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Yesterday was a big mail day. Probably the biggest mail moment in my writing life, because I got my editorial letter and my marked-up manuscript. I knew already that the revisions would entail a lot of work, but that didn't matter. I love working on my book. I love making it better. And, I can finally say, I really do love this story. (But you might want to ask me about it in three months!)
Anyway, I'm sure that those of you who are working toward this moment or who have gone through it will understand how excited I was. (Even if I don't look it.)
Me, on a tiny bench, with my package:
Pulling it out of the envelope:
I had another picture of me holding it up, but it has lots of addresses on it, so I'm not posting that. I am, however, going to show you what happened next. For the past year, I've been saying that I wanted to buy a certain bottle of whiskey whenever I sold my book. Yesterday, I finally did it! My critique partner (Emma Kress) and I celebrated in style while we read over the comments my editor made. And I must add, this is fine whiskey. Just don't drink it all at once. ;-)
Me, with a bottle of Redbreast Irish Whiskey:
And our toast:
Aren't those the cutest little cups?
And now? I must get to work. I've got until December to add a bunch of scenes (I underwrite, as I've said before). Oh, and I have to get that sequel going, too!

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The following article by Nicole Norfleet was published in the March 14, 2012 issue of the Star Tribune:
Imagine being able to explore the tunnels of mills long buried along the Minneapolis riverfront, enjoy live entertainment and grab a bite to eat while overlooking St. Anthony Falls all on the same afternoon. Welcome to the future Water Works Park: http://mplsparksfoundation.org/projects/water-works/
The Minneapolis Parks Foundation and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board presented conceptual designs last week for a park on the city's central riverfront where the original Minneapolis municipal Water Works, several mills and the former Fuji-Ya restaurant all once operated along the Mississippi River. The public has through the end of the month to comment on the design: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/waterworks2012
"The Water Works study area is only three blocks long and one block wide, but its concentration of exciting features make it ideal for a four-season destination park," said Mary deLaittre, president of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, in a press release.
The area being studied for a potential new park is between Portland Avenue S. and the 3rd Avenue Bridge, and between 1st Street S. and the Mississippi. The area already is a convergence of several riverfront destinations such as the Mill City Museum, the Stone Arch Bridge and the lock and dam.
The conceptual plans show that the park would be comprised of three experimental zones. The south zone, where some ruins are currently exposed, would feature the further excavation of mill ruins so that the public can explore the channels and tunnels that still exist on the riverfront. There's also an idea to create rooms with the exposed walls and incorporate native gardens, children's play areas or other experiential spaces. The center zone could be used for programming opportunities such as water-based activities, an entertainment venue and a plaza street. The north section of the park would possibly feature a interpretive or cultural center and a year-round restaurant at the location of the former Fuji-Ya restaurant.
The site's three-month design process began in December, more than 20 years since the park board purchased the property where the Fuji-Ya sits boarded up. Plans for the tract of land have come and gone: http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/135630488.html The last developer to try its hand at the site wanted to build a luxury condo tower there, but it didn't get the required permits so the park board terminated the deal. In 2009, the developer sued the park board for breach of contract, but last year litigation finally ended when the Supreme Court declined to hear the developer's appeal.
In terms of feasibility, it's not known yet if the potential park would be built in its entirety or phased by zone. Funding has also not been ironed out, but public-private partnerships are considered possibilities. A food venue is looked at as a way of bringing in a significant amount of revenue to the site similar to how the Sea Salt restaurant operates at Minnehaha Falls. The eatery brought in $2 million in revenues last year; 12 percent of that went to the parks.


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Destiny 2 news: Iron Banner update, Prestige Raid reveal and PC release date
DESTINY 2 NEWS this week includes an Iron Banner update, Prestige Raid reveal and more on the PC release date.
Destiny 2 Iron Banner and Prestige Raid news
The Destiny 2 Iron Banner launched this week and also provided a few new updates along the way.
An additional map was launched as part of the new Iron Banner to give you more zones to control.
Distant Shore is a Crucible map set on Nessus, and is a Destiny 1 remake many returning Guardians will recognise.
And Bungie have confirmed that after the weekly reset, Saladin will leave the Tower, signaling the end of this Iron Banner.
This will also mean that Distant Shore will then go into the rotation for all playlists on PS4 and Xbox One.
The Destiny 2 Weekly Reset will be at the usual time next week, with Tuesday also seeing an update in what Challenges and Nightfall Strikes are available.
Destiny 2 players have also uncovered an Overwatch secret hidden within the Iron Banner event.
Accessible only by the best players, Lord Saladin references Overwatch character Reaper when players manage a 20-person kill streak.
"Die! Die! Di-*cough* Sorry I've been watching too many Iron Banner matches," Lord Saladin exclaims (via Polygon). "What time is it? Shaxx? Shaxx, are you there? Can you get me a water? Stop yelling, it's just a question. I'm not old!"
Overwatch character Reaper says "Die! Die! Die!" when players activate his Ultimate ability.
The reason for its inclusion is Destiny 2 is that Lord Saladin and Reaper are both voiced by Keith Ferguson.
The Destiny 2 Prestige Raid is still on course to be released next week, even if Bungie have yet to solve the recent exploit that caused its original delay.
Earlier this week, Bungie postponed the launch of the Prestige Raid because of an exploit that was discovered that could cast doubt on the legitimacy of the fireteam who captures the title of World First.
"We have been working on a fix, but the short-term solution contains too much risk," a message from Bungie explains.
"The last thing we want to do is fix an exploit some players are using, only to break other parts of the game for everyone. Because of this, we are pushing the fix off to a later date.
"Does that mean you are delaying Prestige Raid again?"
"No, the Prestige Raid will still begin on October 18 at 10AM Pacific. We don't want to make you wait any longer to experience what the raid team has cooked up for those of you who enjoy a challenge worthy of your talents.
"One thing we did accomplish as part of our investigation was the creation of a way to verify a clean finish. We can now detect if any teams use this exploit to gain an advantage. This will take some extra time to verify, but we will be able to crown the winners with the confidence they deserve.
"A safe fix is still being investigated for this issue. Our current plan is to deploy it as part of a future update. We'll give you more details before it's ready to go.
Bungie also confirmed that more Destiny 2 Raid changes are being worked on, with more news being planned for next week.
This will focus on news Raid Challenges that have been designed to make you rethink familiar encounters.
Bungie have confirmed new details on the upcoming Destiny 2 PC release date.
In 12 days, Destiny 2 will go live on its last planned platform, with every player on the PC able to start their adventure at the same time.
On October 24, Destiny 2 will go live on PC at around 6pm, BST - That will be 10am PST and 13:00 EST in New York.
For those interested, Destiny 2 will be available on Battle.net and will include these spec requirements, which have been updated since the PC beta.
- CPU: Intel Intel Core i3-3250 3.5 GHz or
- Intel Pentium G4560 3.5 GHz Intel Core i5-2400 3.4 GHz or
- i5 7400 3.5 GHz
- CPU: AMD AMD FX-4350 4.2 GHz AMD Ryzen R5 1600X 3.6 GHz
- GPU: NVidia Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 2GB or
- GTX 1050 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB or
- GPU: AMD AMD Radeon HD 7850 2GB AMD R9 390 8GB
- Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit or Windows 8.1 64-bit or Windows 10 64-bit (Recommended)
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Saudi Arabia's Minister of Economy and Planning Muhammad Al-Tuwaijri has affirmed that Saudization is a goal and that there can be no dispute about it. However, total Saudization of the labor market can only be achieved in a phased manner with an evaluation after each phase. He also highlighted the importance of addressing the tasattur (cover up) issue in a strategic way because of its economic, social and security impact on the nation.
Minister Al-Tuwaijri made the remarks during a recent meeting with the chairman and members of the board of directors of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the presence of a number of local businessmen at the chamber's headquarters. According to a report published in Okaz newspaper, the minister stated that the private sector has prominence in all deliberations pertaining to implementation of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. He said that the Vision's plans are proceeding in accordance with specific yardsticks. The minister pointed out that some of the challenges facing the Vision are summarized in three pivotal points: communications; mega projects and the capability to implement them; and the cost of these major projects and their funding channels.
He said that a new law would be adopted soon to ensure participation of both the public and private sectors so as to improve the value of the economy. According to the minister, privatization will be open to both domestic and foreign private investors. He also unveiled plans to privatize some key sectors in the near future, including desalination plants, mills, airports and transport, in addition to the health sector, which would be partial in the beginning. Al-Tuwaijri emphasized that the state is keen not simply on the growth of the economy but also on the quality of its growth. He added that work is underway to upgrade policies by carrying out studies on all aspects, including their positive and negative effects.
I would like to draw attention to a previous statement of Al-Tuwaijri with regard to Saudization. He said: "Dispensing with expatriate workers is a priority of his ministry and that the projects will be implemented by taking advantage of local capabilities." This is undoubtedly a bold step to be reckoned with, and I thank him for that. However, we have to recognize the fact that the distance between our plan of dispensing with expatriates and its implementation is not a short one. As for expatriate workers, they have contributed immensely in implementing the development programs that enabled our country to scale the ladders of progress and development.
Therefore, we must thank them and stop the accusations that they are taking the job opportunities that otherwise would go to Saudi citizens. We also have to stop blaming them for transferring money to their countries. Some of these accusations are irrational and unreasonable. Expatriates came to this country in a legal way with valid visas and on labor contracts. They have proved their commitment in serving the country while staying in the Kingdom up to the moment when we no longer need them. Hence, those whom we are sending back to their countries must be given all their rights and they should be treated in a dignified way during their stay in the country.
In this way, they will be able to go back to their country satisfactorily and grateful to the host country, with sweet memories about this nation. This is what must be done. As far as saying that they are transferring huge sums of money to their countries, we can say that this is their right as a result of their sweat and toil. They are entitled to transfer the portion of money that they have earned after meeting their local expenses. They are living away from their country, suffering the pains of alienation and facing difficulties at their places of work. They have suffered to earn money in order to support their family and relatives back home and save some money to spend in their old age.
Okaz also published another report saying that as many as 466,000 expatriate workers left the Saudi labor market during the last quarter of 2017. Citing figures released by the General Authority for Statistics, the report showed that 100,000 Saudis entered the local market during the same period but it did not mention the number of Saudis who replaced the expatriate workers who left the Kingdom. It is expected that the percentage of Saudis who replaced expatriate workers is very small. Most of these expatriates left the Kingdom on final exit following the imposition of a fee on them by the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs. Moreover, the fees imposed on their dependents also forced them to leave the Kingdom. This is clearly the case for those expatriates who have several children but only a limited income and as such can no longer afford to keep their family in the Kingdom. Some of them have sent their wives and children home and have remained in the Kingdom alone.
Those who could not live alone after sending their family home opted to accompany them on final exit. This has resulted in a large number of residential apartments remaining vacant with a drop in rates of house rent.
Dr. Ali Al-Ghamdi is a former Saudi diplomat who specializes in Southeast Asian affairs. He can be reached at email@example.com


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Well after many years of ignoring the idea my wife finally convinced me to try running a garage sale. Normally I've won this argument over the years with the simple statement of: we don't have enough stuff to sell. Yet because of my recent purging activities I dug my own hole on this one and finally agreed to put on a garage sale. I really just wanted to sell a handful of things and toss the rest but my wife have having issues with tossing that much stuff so I gave in only after extracting the promise we would donate as much as possible for the leftovers but after that any left would be tossed.
Overall it was equal to a three solid days work of preparation the week before for the sale that ran over Friday evening and Saturday during the day. It took that long just to set up the garage space, sort and price everything and put it all out on display. We kept our pricing generally low in order to encourage sales (we were doing this more to get rid of things than make money) and we kept everything at easy to calculate amounts like $0.25, $0.50 and $1. That also included time to put together an ad and post it several different websites (for free of course). Then I picked up some change from the bank for $220 in fives and change (which by the way was a bit too much, but you do use a lot more change than you would guess).
Our hours for the sale were Friday 3 to 7pm and were supposed to be 10 am to 6pm on Saturday. Yet in reality we never made it that long. We started to realize that the customer traffic on Saturday was so low that it won't be worth keeping the sale open the full hours. So about 2:30pm after less than 10 customers we started to clean up the garage and toss a few items in the trash and then put together a pile of stuff that we would try to donate. Only three higher priced items were left that we will give a try to selling online.
In terms of sales honestly it wasn't a good use of time. We sold $253.50 in the first day and just $25.25 in the second for a total of $278.75. A good lot of the sales came from a handful of items the two biggest ones went for $40 each and included an outdoor play structure and a crib. Those two items sold in the first 30 minutes of the sale and I wasn't even remotely surprised since I was answering email questions about those via our ads prior to the sale even starting. So I learned that apparently having a few higher demand items is really helpful to drive some traffic into your sale.
Yet in terms of stuff, I have to admit that for getting rid of things it is a fairly effective way to do it especially if you want to see the get reused rather than just tossed into the trash. I would estimate at least 2/3 of our stuff sold and lots of the big things. I understand my wife's point of view on this one as the boys did a major purge on their toys so we have over half the items in the sale were just toys. Those did very well for sales, one boy's mom bought a huge amount of our old Thomas trains. I was also amazed about some of the things that sold. I put out two old garage cans that I had from our previous house that I don't use and both sold even when every person in this city has access to a large bid for their trash provided by the city.
To provide motivation for all this work we decide in advance that all the cash from the sale was going to be spending cash for our vacation and because the boys were helping haul stuff up from the basement for the sale and sort all their toys we promised them some of that money to spend during our vacation.
In the end, I'm glad it is over and I personally never want to do it again, yet my wife pointed out that will be at least one more sale…when she closes down her daycare for good when she retires we will have a huge sale prior to downsizing the house. I suppose I could put up with that if it means she joins me in early retirement.
So do you ever put on a garage sale? Are they worth the effort? Or do you just shop at them?


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July 30, 2006
Sorry for the Janney Family neglect, but the family was on vacation in Wyoming this past week soaking up the sun, literally, and enjoying the CFD festivities that take place in July.
This is a far cry from the official vacation rant that Sam will hopefully post tomorrow, but I will tell you it includes the following: Daisy's Baptism and first plane ride, Cheyenne Frontier Days, Wyoming heat vs. California Heat, our Powerball winnings, family, family and more family, Jennifer's allergies, the Thunderbirds practice, Rockies' baseball, our Red Lobster tradition and of course - photos.
Stay tuned. :)
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Mary A Moore Feb 1 2012
The principle known as 'Network Neutrality' or 'Internet Neutrality' allows Internet users to access any web content or applications they choose, without restriction or limitation. In 1990, John Perry Barlow, along with Mitchell Kapor, wrote a beautiful piece about the Internet in "Across the Electronic Frontier"…
'Over the last fifty years, the people of the developed world have begun to cross into a landscape unlike any which humanity has experienced before. It is a region without physical shape or form…what it is eventually called, it is the homeland of the Information Age, the place where the future is destined to dwell…'
This is the internet's age of a loss of innocence. Long gone are the words of John Perry Barlow, as he wrote in 1996 in his treatise "A Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace"...I declare the global space we are building to be naturally independent of the tyrannies you seek to impose on us. You have no moral right to rule us nor do you possess any method of enforcement we have true reason to fear…'
There are many conceptualizations of the internet from 'Ecommerce', to 'information highway', to 'social network', to 'cultural sound bite', to 'political governance and control', to a massive collective – "the Borg", if you will. The internet has become the transformational driver it was destined to become. It has and will further enhance all aspects of our lives, and as its importance continues to grow, so too will the war over control escalate into a fundamental battle of who and what values will dominate, in what region. The nationalization / regionalization of the internet has already begun, as has a drift effect. Much like a slow moving creek that has been enlarged into a fast flowing river, the local growth and values have been watered down and washed away; and to continue the analogy, much of what we do now is a matter of going along with the flow. The question is who is trying to control the flow.
In the video below, John Barlow gives an overview of the evolution of the internet and the struggles it has had, to remain in the domain of the average citizen.
John Barlow on the Internet and the Right to Knowledge
Recently we have heard about SOPA with the Google and Wiki campaigns trying to raise awareness. Rupert Murdoch went on a rant on Twitter to attack Google and others who supported a review of SOPA legislation.
…"Don't care about people not buying movies, programs or newspapers, just stealing them."…
Mr Murdoch, who joined Twitter at the start of this year, blocked Google from featuring content from News International newspapers when they went behind paywalls, and has previously called Google a "parasite". An interesting comment from a man who media empire has been in the news for illegally hacking phones for story material.
First it was Twitter, then Google, then Blogger, then… how many others already had censorship, but it was not common knowledge. Where does censorship start and stop. When Facebook kept facial recognition data did that fact deter participants in countries that do not allow free speech from expressing themselves freely on Facebook. What if a foreign government was able to hack into this data? There are mountains of data being kept on social media sites. Some are turned into trends, and others pick out obscure words, so when some tourists are banned from visiting a country because of what they said on a social media site, we should all start to wonder has Big Brother finally arrived in our lives as a faceless watcher over the internet, monitoring our every move.
Global companies on the other hand have to deal with the regulatory environment in various countries, with vastly different sets of values and customs. If one would review a list of countries that frequently block access to social media sites, one may see a pattern of rigid, controlling societies, some of which social media has been used in to upset the status quo, and resulted in revolutionary fervor in regions such as the Middle East. India is currently engaged in a major effort to try and control what is shown in social media. The authorities claim some material is inciting civil strife, and others are offending religious sensibilities. Where does free speech leave off, and inciting hatred begin. How free is the person who is abused in a photo or video, that is being freely posted on the internet? When cyber bullies and hackers hurt businesses they have moral issues with, is this internet freedom or criminal behaviour? The rules that regulate our behaviour in the real world have come to the virtual world of the internet, irregardless of John Barlow's wishes . The internet however, has a global connection and impacts are felt globally. What values will dominate, and where. Perhaps the next stage of internet evolution will be the development of a global set of values
Even in what one would consider a source of information – the local public library, internet filtering software that work here have been found to censor. Peacefire.org discovered that political websites had been blocked by some filtering software used in public institutions http://www.peacefire.org/blind-ballots/ along with some Amnesty International sites http://www.peacefire.org/amnesty-intercepted/
In a year that will see several major elections, along with the second spring of the revolutionary movements in the middle east and elsewhere, we can expect tremendous pressure on social media, as efforts are made to influence and control our collective thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. The traditional media has always played a role in the shaping of our culture. Now social media with its global nature, and multiplier effects is taking a major role in shaping our world. It is re-shifting the balance of power, and changing the dynamics of the world as we know it.
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- Thailand Couldn't Be Happier About Twitter's Censorship (forbes.com)
- Twitter CEO: We're Not Censoring the Internet (mashable.com)
- Twitter Blackout: Censorship Protest Urges Users to 'Go Dark' Saturday for #TwitterBlackout (ibtimes.com)
- Something Extra: Twitter Censorship Revolution (miami.cbslocal.com)
- India Moves To Censor Social Media (yro.slashdot.org)
- #Cyber-Civics (avaya.com)
- John Perry Barlow: I don't regard my expression as a form of property. (sharingisliberty.wordpress.com)
- Defining the 'We' in the Declaration of Internet Freedom (theatlantic.com)
- Censoring social media fans flames of social unrest (esciencenews.com)
- censorship and repressing social movements (orgtheory.wordpress.com)
- China's Sina Weibo Unveils New Censorship System (voanews.com)
- Internet Censorship: Is a Declaration of Internet Freedom What the Internet Needs? (censorshipinamerica.com)
- This brilliant TED video explains China's Internet censorship regime (thenextweb.com)
- No, we're not trying to censor the Internet: Sibal #Joke (kractivist.wordpress.com)
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One night only!---Saturday, March 13 from 7-9:30pm.
The Kenmore's location:
Box 13 ArtSpace
6700 Harrisburg (at Cesar Chavez)
Houston, Texas 77001
Ink consists of a video of a partial portrait. However, the piece seems more like a still image. Nothing changes, except for the occasional movement of the eye. The amount of detail conveyed through the use of High Definition stands in stark contrast to the ambiguity of the piece. Ink is The Kenmore's first FotoFest exhibit.
Michael grew up where The Sound of Music was filmed. He came to America on Thanksgiving Day 1999, wondering why all the Americans on the plane were eating Turkey. He then settled in Houston for the warm weather and the friendly people. In 2008 he graduated with an MFA from the City's prestigious TIER One pursuing University. (This is where we met!) He spent one semester teaching Design, Photography, Digital Imaging and Video Art at Lamar University in Beaumont and now runs his own video production company.
For more information on Michael's life or work go to www.michaelbrims.info.
For more information on The Kenmore, please call or write:
For more information about Fotofest visit: www.fotofest.org
Not just another white cube, The Kenmore is a small, cold, mobile exhibition object measuring approximately 36"x24"x24". The Kenmore's mission is to keep ideas fresh through the opportunity of a unique exhibition context and the experience of collaboration.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Michael Brims: Ink
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Sunday, February 7, 2010
Cody Ledvina: A tiny war between racists about the origin of Adam
...all that conflict in one box!!!
One night only, and that night is Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 7-9:30pm. Please join us on the first floor of Box 13 ArtSpace, 6700 Harrisburg, Houston, TX 77011.
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This operator is our most Revisited / Re-booked in the Bahamas. They have 6 Skiffs on trailers that allow them to move around the island and get access to the best fishing … at the right time. Wind and Tides are critical conditions to get right, and eliminating long boat rides finding the best fishing conditions is a great strategy and customers love it.
The H2O Bonefishing experience combines top-notch fly fishing with luxury accommodations and many leisure activities to make your trip unforgettable. Part of the 2500-square mile Little Bahama Bank fishery, this destination offers miles of flats and voracious bonefish. Looking to combine your fishing with family vacationing at a luxury resort? Do that and more here at Pelican Bay.
The Fishing
Grand Bahama Island boasts some of the most expansive flats in the Northern Bahamas with shallow flats extending 25 miles to the west and more than sixty miles to the east of the island. Not only does the island offer a large area for backcountry fishing but anglers can enjoy Grand Bahamas' ocean side flats which are well protected and offer miles of white sand, marl and turtle grass flats.
The vast northern shore of Grand Bahama is completely encompassed with mangrove shoreline. Over 100 miles east to west as the crow flies. With the countless twists and turns on the mainland itself, and including the many small keys, it creates literally hundreds of miles of fishable shoreline and flats.
On the edge of the mangrove shoreline lie the inner flats. Always covered in water from a few inches to 3 feet, these inner flats can make for spectacular fishing. The bottom structure varies from soft sand and grass flats to harder sand and marl flats which are ideal for those anglers wanting to wade.
The bonefishing is exceptional with opportunities to cast at larger schools of bones with an average size of 4 to 6 pounds. Smaller groups of cruising bonefish can give an angler shots at trophy-sized bones. The club record bonefish on a fly tipped the scales at 14-1/2 pounds.
The island flats also hold a seasonal population of Permit and Tarpon. These fish arrive in the spring and stay on the flats until Fall. The club record for permit on the fly is 38 lbs and the largest tarpon to date was estimated at 130 lbs.
A short ride to the many outer keys provides access to a different fishing environment. Bonefish are found in good numbers, but due to their location adjacent to deeper water, anglers may find not only Permit and seasonal Tarpon, but also large Barracuda and packs of marauding Horse Eye Jacks that average 10 – 15 pounds.
H2O's team of professional fly fishing guides have a combined experience of over 50 years on the flats of Grand Bahama. They are year-round true professionals who are on the water every month of the year. Instruction on the water during a days' guiding as well as organized pre-trip evening fly fishing instruction is made available to any angler wanting to get the most from their time spent here at Pelican Bay.
Also available for groups is a professionally organized and executed "Saltwater Fly Fishing School" for beginners or those anglers looking for a more advanced level of instruction. Each guide fishes from our well maintained fleet of 17-foot maverick flats skiffs which are outfitted with 85 hp Yamaha outboards, VHF radios, cell phone, trim tabs, poling platforms and lean posts.
Offshore Fishing
A unique new program at Pelican Bay provides deep sea fly fishing excursions for Yellowfin tuna, Skip Jack Tuna and Dorado (Mahi-Mahi).
Schools of Yellowfin tuna move into the local waters in April and can be found offshore of Grand Bahama until September. Yellowfin tuna average 15 to 25 pounds and have been landed to 60 pounds. Most of the offshore fishing is done with floating fly lines. An appealing part of fishing offshore is that the bite turns on in the early morning, late afternoon and early evening. This allows anglers to fish a full day on the flats and also have the option to experience the action offshore. Alternatively, this type of trip is a great option for arrival and departure days.
Boats used by the offshore program include a 33-foot Grady White and a 26-foot Pursuit. All fly fishing equipment is included in the offshore program.
One of the Grand Bahama Island's newest facilities, The Pelican Bay at Lucaya is where anglers find the finest combination of Caribbean and European architecture and service. Awarded the prestigious "Small Treasures of the Bahamas" designation by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Pelican Bay and suites are both charming and intimate.
The spacious accomodations include your choice of King-size bed or twin queen beds, and boasts satellite TV, direct dial phone, refrigerator and in-room coffee maker. Also available is a business center and wireless internet access.
The new one-bedroom suites offer unsurpassed luxury, lush tropical gardens and varying color schemes. Mahogany wood and beautifully appointed custom decor highlight each of the spacious, 750 square foot suites. Freshly baked croissants, breads, and newspapers are available at the suites every morning.
While all visiting anglers will experience the fishery as a remote and undisturbed one, this cannot be said of their lodging. Pelican Bay is perfectly located and allows anglers and non-angling companions immediate access to the myriad activities and amenities found withing a short walk.
H2O Bonefishing is proud to introduce to you, our valued travel partner to the latest addition of our fly fishing program here on Grand Bahama.
Welcome to our clubhouse and bar ' Bones '. Images attached. This is located on the property within a few yards of all our customers rooms and is open daily as it would at any fishing lodge worldwide.
Bones will be our meeting place for all our guests for orientation on arrival with all H2O Bonefishing clients receiving reserved seating. It will serve daily as an ' Apres Fish ' clubhouse for all our anglers to relax, swap stories and the usual shenanigans. Please note that Bones provides all our anglers bringing their no angling wives a quality place to enjoy a few sundowner cocktails overlooking the bay. Also for Kids to enjoy the pool while parents can ' supervise ' from the bar. A swim up bar is also part of the clubhouse.
Also available is an already expanding retail area selling a selection of fly rods, reels, fly lines, flies, leader, tippet, sun protection items ie Buffs, lip balm and sunscreen and of course clothing, mostly Shirts and hats.
Other Activities
Access to so many non-angling activities without compromising the excellent fishing experience is what makes Pelican Bay so unique. For those off days or for the non-anglers in the group, Grand Bahama offers these great opportunities for fun and relaxation: Golf (five courses including two USGA certified), diving, snorkeling, Eco-Tours, boat tours, picnic cruises, sea kayaking, para-sailing, and more.
Trip Rates
Example Rates – subject to change by operator – Standard Package
Standard Room w/King or Two Double Beds
|Lodging/Days Fishing (rates are per person)
|Double Occ. Room & Boat
|Single Occ.
|3 Nights, 2 Days
|4 Nights, 3 Days
|5 Nights, 4 Days
|6 Nights, 5 Days
|7 Nights, 6 Days
Room charge for non-anglers (12 and older) is $14.00 per night. Accompanying person on boat (not fishing) is $50.00 per day.
Included: roundtrip transfers between airport and lodge, breakfast, bag lunch (for anglers), taxes.
Not included: international flights, evening meals, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, or equipment rentals.


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|iran, qateef, Religious extremism & fundamentalism & radicalism, Saudi Arabia KSA, Sectarianism, Sheikh Nimr, Takfiri Deobandis & Wahhabi Salafis & Khawarij, Terrorism
Saudi Arabia, recently appointed Chair of the UN Human Rights Council, ushered in the New Year with mass executions. Among the assortment of alleged Al-Qaeda operatives (including the man held responsible for the 2003 murder of BBC cameraman Simon Cumber in 2004) and dissidents swept up by the regime's notorious anti-expression laws, was a man who stood out from the rest: 56 year old Shi'ite cleric Nimr Al-Nimr, a native Saudi who rose to prominence during the Arab Spring with his calls for civil rights and democracy in the Kingdom, particularly for it's marginalised Shi'ite minority which makes up 15 per cent of the country and is concentrated in the oil-rich east. That he was killed along with criminals and terrorists is a ploy that will be familiar to those that have read the New Testament.
Amongst heightened sectarian tension in the wake of the Arab Spring, Nimr was an unusual figure. He resolutely avoided both partiality and violence,instead supporting those resisting oppression wherever they might be and whatever source their oppression may come from. Like Martin Luther King, Nimr (whose name means tiger in Arabic) believed that the "roar of the word" was the most potent tool for the oppressed.
Here is the man in his own words:
"The oppressed should unite together against the oppressors, instead of becoming tools in the hands of the oppressors. The Khalifa family [in Bahrain] are oppressors, and Sunnis are not responsible for their actions. These are not Sunnis, they are tyrants. The Assad family in Syria are oppressors, and Shiism is not responsible for their actions. Never defend an oppressor. It is never justified for someone who is oppressed to defend [another's] oppressor."
And again in response to post-Arab spring crackdowns by the Saudi regime:
"Not by violence, but by our determination, by our belief, and by our steadfastness shall your power be defeated."
And once more, in case the point hasn't come across:
"The weapon of the word is stronger than bullets, because authorities will profit from a battle of weapons."
The charges against Nimr, in Saudi Arabia's notoriously unaccountable and draconian justice system included "disobeying the ruler" and "encouraging, leading and participating in demonstrations." Among those calling for his release in the months leading up to his election were Ban Ki Moon, Reprieve, Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International whose regional director stated: "The death sentence against Sheikh Nimr Baqir al-Nimr is part of a campaign by the authorities in Saudi Arabia to crush all dissent, including those defending the rights of the Kingdom's Shi'a Muslim community,"
In the wake of his death, Nimr's family called for his followers to "respect the methodology of our martyr" by "continuing to demand their rights peacefully." This despite Nimr's nephew 17 at the time of his arrest, sitting in a condemned cell awaiting the executioner's sword. That is a measure not just of Nimr but of the liberation movement he represented.
A land without spring
Saudi Arabia and Gulf Monarchies avoided the convulsions of the Arab Spring with a combination of token reforms and increased oil-funded subsidies to their populations. In Bahrain, a Shia majority country with a Sunni ruling family, they crushed dissent with the aid of Pakistani mercenaries while the world looked the other way.
To the Gulf Kingdoms, the Syrian civil war was a Godsend. It allowed them to reclaim legitimacy in the Sunni world and distract from their own failings by supporting the freedom of the Syrian people against the tyrant Assad while (entirely coincidentally) rolling back some of the strategic losses they suffered during the Arab Spring. Since then, two things have become clear, the first is that Assad is not going anywhere; the other is that even the "moderate" forces ranged against him are violently sectarian, fundamentalist and – in the case of ISIS – less interested in claiming the nation of Syria than creating their own. In that war, nobody looks good.
Both sides have supported and created monsters, meaning that flag-waving for the Syrian rebels no longer attracts the kudos it once did and so the Saudis and the other GCC nations have struggled to find new causes to deflect attention away from the conspicuous lack of accountability or democracy in their countries. Evoking the "Safavid threat" of Iran is, of course, the simplest, but there is also intervention in the Yemeni civil war in which long marginalised Houthi tribesmen belonging to the Zaydi sect of Shi'ism have swept out of the mountainous north to lay claim to large portions of the country.
Rolling back the Houthis was supposed to be a swift and painless victory, but despite more than 150,000 air strikes, all the intervention there has generated are horrific daily images of mass casualties from the deliberate bombing of civilians, documented in (grisly and deeply upsetting) detail and collated by Jamila Hanan.
The Yemen conflict is, if not turning turning public opinion in the Arab and Muslim world, certainly complicating the picture. And even aside from the horrifying pictures making their way out of Yemen, the fact that a bunch of ill-equipped tribesmen have fought to a standstill the world's third largest military spender is not good for either Saudi prestige or the blood pressure of its rulers.
You had one job!
The House of Saud has never been popular in the Muslim world. Yes, it has enjoyed esteem as a result of its significant wealth; yes, the Wahabi strain of Islam has grown significantly across the planet as a result of its patronage, but the notorious excesses of the Sheikhs have passed into myth and folklore. Amongst mainstream Sunnis, the hardline ideology it promotes and the debauchery its members indulge in were overlooked because it deployed so much of its oil wealth in supporting Muslim communities and restoring a sense of prestige lost in the process of colonisation.
As far as the wider Muslim world is concerned, the Saudis derive their legitimacy from their role as "Guardians of the Shrines," maintaining the most sacred sites of Islam in Medina and Mecca and enabling the two million people who go on Hajj each year to complete the journey safely.
This year many of them were not able to do so. Instead they died in a crush apparently caused after crowds were diverted to enable a Saudi royal to complete the ritual of "stoning the devil" from the back of his limousine. Not only that, but the Saudis initially blamed the crowds themselves, saying that they had not followed instructions and have been very disingenuous about the number killed, with some reports suggesting that it reaches well into the thousands. Right down to the fact that the dead were buried in mass graves, the whole Hajj incident was proof, if any were needed, that the House of Saud are failing in their custodianship of the Shrines.
The only things they have left to secure their continued control over those sacred sites, and the legitimacy they bestow upon their rule and the ultra austere, anachronistic and ideologically genocidal creed of Wahabism their ability to protect the "purity of the faith" and of course, those famous bottomless coffers.
The Well Runs Dry, The Blood Runs Thin
Without wishing to get bogged down in economic detail this, this, this, this and this demonstrate that the Saudi economy has resolutely failed to diversify out of oil and that their various foreign adventures are badly sapping their cash reserves.
With the price of crude low and dropping, the Kingdom has already been forced to begin cutting subsidies to its population. There have been some token reforms to sweeten this, the news was full recently of a very carefully placed series of stories about women finally getting the vote in Saudi Arabia (though they still can't drive themselves to the polls), but overall, the country is not a bastion of freedom.
If you take away the magic black stuff, Saudia Arabia really is like something out of the Arabian Knights – ISIS with a Platinum Card and an account at Harrods. It may be that a larger portion of the population do well out of the Kingdom than the aspirant Caliphate, but those who are not protected by its royal largesse, like Nimr Al-Nimr, can die just as easily as some truth-telling Vizier from a fairytale.
The country's cash woes are exacerbated by dynastic squabbling. King Fahad, who was de facto ruler from 1975 and King from 1982-2005 was hated by many but was nonetheless a consummate geopolitician who increased Saudi Arabia's influence immeasurably, making it a world, not just a regional, power. After a stroke in 1995, Fahd's brother Abdullah continued many of his policies, though to less effect in a changing world. Abdullah himself became King on Fahd's death in 2005 and ruled until his own passing last year at the age of 90.
The ascension of King Salman and the influence of his hawkish and sectarian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Naif have led to a significant shift in Saudi foreign and domestic policy, described in a German intelligence memo as "a new impulsive policy of intervention" not just by Naif but also by the Deputy Crown Prince and defence minister, 30 year old Muhammed Bin Salman who is accused of destabilising the Middle East and, even in the "Game of Thrones" world of the house of Saud, has a reputation for volatility, arrogance and ruthlessness.
Where Fahd and Abdullah were careful, calculating men, the new generation seem to combine the hubris of those born to power with the insecurity of autocrats that sense they are out of touch with the times. It is a dangerous combination, one that ensures that the Kingdom can add internal strife in the House of Saud to its mounting list of worries.
Sect Appeal
To see Nimr Al-Nimr's death as a sincere blow in an actual sectarian war is to mistake it. He was not killed just because he was a Shia, precisely. His crime was speaking truth to a brutally repressive regime on the part of its most marginalised members and organising demonstrations against it. The fact those people happen to be Shia is the product of a combination of 1400 year old repressions and the fact that the sect attracts those who are downtrodden and dispossessed because it is fundamentally a liberation theology.
But the fact of Nimr's Shi'ism will undoubtedly have sweetened the deed for Al Saud, because with cash rapidly vanishing; wasteful military entanglements on all her borders; and opinion across the world beginning to turn against its preferred brand of ultra-literalist, anti-historic fundamentalism –the sectarian card is the only one the Saudis have left. The tendency has been to paint the current round of sectarianism as just another iteration in an ancient struggle. This is bunk. As the Sunni scholar in this Sky News video remarks. The divide is not Shia/Sunni, it is Shia/Wahabi.
Shi'sm is an obvious target for several reasons. The link with Iran is one, it is easy to paint Shia communities as a fifth column, the tip of an Iranian spear. Further, suspicion of Iran is so ingrained in many western journalists and analysts that they will happily look the other way, letting their own political partialities obscure their commitment so supposedly universal values.
By executing Nimr alongside Al-Qaeda prisoners, Saudi Arabia is attempting to legitimise the crushing of internal dissent as part of the same war that is being waged against Al-Qaeda and ISIS . In fact, as the statements of other Gulf Monarchies show, the execution has nothing to do with ISIS or terrorism and everything to do with mediaeval dynasties struggling to justify their existence in the modern world. The response of the UAE to Nimr's execution is perhaps the most illuminating, eliding terrorism (which one might in this context associate with Al-Qaeda or ISIS) and "sedition" which is coded language for demanding democracy and civil rights.
The Gulf States are gearing up for a war with their own people, a second Arab Spring. Saudi, the UAE Bahrain and Qatar are putting in place all the instruments needed for sustained repression of the majority by a small ruling class. They are doing so because the low oil price is making it very clear what a Gulf future without the exceptionalising power of oil would look like.
Alongside Nimr were 46 others. Some are accused of horrible crimes, but all their convictions are unsafe because the country that chairs the UN Human Right Council has the least accountable justice system of any recognised state in the world. However, they have come for the Shias simply for being Shias. This is not because of any threat Shias pose; it is because it helps Al-Saud keep the Wahabi base onside. Any blowback from Iran, they see as worth the price of keeping their internal populations from rising against them.
So far so geopolitical. But there is another dimension. The one that brought down the twin towers, that has made Bataclan and San Bernadino household names.
The Post-Modern Kharijites and the roots of "Militant Islam"
The rise of Daesh and attacks on Western soil facilitated or inspired by its ideology have further damaged the Kingdom's status. Saudi Arabia came into being through an 18th Century alliance between the tribal chiefs of Al-Saud and the desert-riding Ikhwan of Ibn Al-Wahab. The partnership has always been a tricky one, with the worldly Saudis struggling to control the fanaticism of their militant wing.
For years, the Saudis balanced this by exporting Wahhabism and the violent fanatics it generates. Wahhabism has grown across the Muslim world because of Saudi cash but also because it claims to return to the fundamentals of the faith- an appealing prospect to Muslims who feel that the onslaught of colonialism and modernity has robbed them of true Islam. But if Wahhabism does have any roots in early Islamic History, it is not with the Companions of the Prophet, but rather the Kharijites, the first group who split from the entire Muslim community during the wars of succession that followed the death of the Prophet.
The Kharijites (literally "those who went out") rejected what they saw as dynastic squabbling in favour of a "pure" form of Islam; rigid in its application, austere in its aesthetic and utterly devoid of the "rahma" or "mercy" which Muslims invoke every time they pray, engage in a new task or read the Quran. They also violently excommunicated all those who disagreed with them ("takfir") and saw women, children and non-combatants as fair game for slaughter.
The parallels with Wahbism are clear. Additionally the status given to its sponsors as the Guardians of the Shrines and the fact that Wahhabism appropriates so many of the symbols of Sunni Islam has made it tricky for mainstream Sunnism to repudiate, particularly in an age when so many have access to online propaganda shorn of the centuries of nuanced debate amongst scholars who have dedicated their whole lives to the task. A Hadith (traditional narration) of the Prophet appears to forewarn of this threat:
"They will recite the Quran but it will not go beyond their throats. They will pass through the religion as an arrow passes through a game animal. One could then look at the arrowhead and not see a thing remaining on it."
This is the religion of our allies in the war on terror. It is the very terror they claim to fight.
The Shia Genocide
It is often said that "most of those killed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda are Muslims" what is not said is that wherever the ideology of takfir finds safe haven Shias are more at risk than other Muslims. In Pakistan, militants funded by Saudi Arabia and supported by elements within the government have killed at least 10,000, splitting their efforts between targeted killings of prominent Shias, and mass attacks. In Afghanistan, the Hazara have faced a campaign of extermination. In Iraq, much has been made of Shi'ite sectarian militias who are guilty of some horrible crimes. Less is made of the fact that before the formation of these militias, the then AQ in Iraq Leader Abu Musab Zarqawi was so extreme in his attacks on Shias that even Osama Bin Laden asked him to show restraint. In Nigeria, just a few weeks ago, the country's small community of Shias, led by Sheikh Zakzaky was attacked by the military, leaving hundreds dead.
And the battle is not purely one of blood and bullets. Al-Azhar, the most respected university in the Muslim world recently set up an essay prize for students calling for ideas papers on "the spread of Shia Islam in Sunni society, its causes, dangers and how to combat it". There are estimated to be between 800,000 and 2 million Shias in Egypt, despite the grand Imam of Al-Azhar stating that calls for a Shia seat in the parliament (which has a quota system) were absurd because "there were no Shia in Egypt except for a couple of peddlers of religion and sectarian strife."
In many ways, Iranian influence has not helped the cause of the Shias. Hostility to Iran, ingrained since the Islamic Revolution, is one of the main tactics used by Al-Saud to deflect attention away from their own, much more potent support for terrorism and extremism. Iran has often been criticised for painting itself as the protector of the world's Shias, to further an expansionist agenda. This may well be the case, but to condemn Iran for taking the role of protector ignores what it is that Shias need protecting from. Because these attacks take place sporadically and all over the world, it is possible to paint each as an isolated incident. However, there is a common denominator: the creed that demands the deaths of Shias is the institutional religion of the House of Saud and it has been spread across the Muslim world using their petrodollars. It is also the same creed and the same cash that enables ISIS in its attacks on Shias, Sunnis, Yazdis, Kurds and the victims of 9/11, 7/7, Paris, and San Bernadino.
The deliberate targeting of the world's Shia is one of the great unremarked upon crimes of our time. It is a genocide, plain and simple and the fact that the world looks the other way, refusing to make the connection between the deaths of Shias all over the world and the ideology of ISIS and the House of Saud shames the international community. While it goes on continued arms sales to Saudi, continued diplomatic and political normalization of their ways is a blight on the record of many nations, including America and the UK.
The Roar of the Word
While this article was being written, Saudi Arabia has responded to the torching of its embassy in Tehran by cutting diplomatic ties with Iran. Other nations including Sudan and Bahrain have followed suit and the UAE has downgraded ties. The embassy burning was almost certainly enabled by hardliners in Iran's state apparatus and is a clear miscalculation, but calling for its condemnation without reference to the execution that catalysed is like condemning the black lives matter riots without reference to police killings, just as saying that Nimr was not killed because he was Shia is like saying that Tamir Rice was killed for being tall and carrying a BB gun.
The Iranians are guilty of many things, but there is only one genocidal ideology in the Middle East today. It is not Shi'ism, it is not mainstream Sunnism; it is the vile perversion that keeps the House of Saud in power and that drives the murderers of Da'esh.
It has been killing people with impunity for the last 40 years and where it cannot murder, depriving them of free worship and basic political participation. It has inspired Jihadi Johns and the sick parading of a 4 year old boy dubbed "Jihadi Junior." If the West is to tackle homegrown militancy and the Muslim world is to overcome sectarian divisions, we must all unite against it. If we fail to, it will not just be Shias that suffer, but everyone who refuses to fall in line under the black flag of the post-modern Kharijites.
The tide of opinion is beginning to turn against the Saudi regime but its formidable PR and lobbying machine is doing its best to blame the West's old enemy of Iran. Nimr Al-Nimr has been smeared as a terrorist, which he was not and an Iranian, which he was not. Instead he was a representative of the peaceful, pro-democracy Arab Spring. The hopes of Tahirir square may have bled out bled out in the sectarian killing grounds of Syria and the counter-revolution in Egypt but it was the House of Saud that extinguished one of its final sparks. To allow his death to become just another blow in the tit for tat between Saudi and Iran would be a travesty.
The best way to keep his memory alive, and the memory of all the others who have suffered for freedom in the Arab and Muslim worlds is to uphold his example; the example of civil rights activists that went before him like Martin Luther King, Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. It is to use the "Roar of the Word" against tyrants and oppressors, wherever they may be. We can start with a very specific case. Ali Al-Nimr, the executed Sheikh's nephew currently sits awaiting beheading for attending a demonstration when he was just 17. It is too late for Nimr Al-Nimr, but the fight to free his nephew must be the first step in holding the House of Al-Saud to the basic values of humanity.
If you have read to the end of this article, I hope you have gained from it. Please share so that the legacy of Nimr Al-Nimr and the many others who have given their lives for democracy and equality in the Muslim world lives on.
Very interesting article. Check what Allama Talib Johri said about it http://yaaliyahussain.com/1481/Allama-Talib-Johri-Majalis-2016/Allama-Talib-Johri


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After rolling the pastry into a circle, it's a simple matter of folding the outer edge of the dough about two inches into the centre over your filling.
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My featured galette also includes sliced strawberries, a bit of orange zest and some ground cardamom.
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Rhubarb Strawberry Galette
(Serves 6-8)
1¼ cup (300 ml) all purpose flour
6 Tbsp. (75 ml) butter cut into cubes
3 Tbsp. (45 ml) ice water
Milk for brushing
Coarse sugar for dusting
2 cups (500 ml) diced rhubarb
½ cups (125 ml) brown sugar
2 tsp. (10 ml) flour
1 tsp. (5 ml) orange zest
½ tsp. (2 ml) ground cardamom
1½ cups (375 ml) sliced strawberries
2 Tbsp. (25 ml) white sugar
2 tsp. (10 ml) butter, cut into small pieces
1. Place flour and butter in bowl and work with fingertips until crumbly. Or alternately, pulse in food processor.
2. Drizzle water over and stir until moistened. Gather dough into ball and knead on clean surface several times. Flatten dough to disk. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate 20 minutes.
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5. Combine rhubarb, brown sugar, flour, orange zest and cardamom in bowl.
6. Place rhubarb mixture on pastry, leaving 2-inch ( 5-cm) border.
7. In another bowl, combine strawberries and white sugar. Toss well.
8. Place strawberry mixture over rhubarb mixture.
9. Fold 2 inches of outer pastry over filling.
10. Dot fruit with butter
11. Brush edge of dough with milk. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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I've recently had the cover for my first book, The Revelation Room, professionally designed in preparation for its publication on 6th May 2015. I thought I might share with you the process I went through to reach the final product.
What the book is about:
The Revelation Room is the first in a series of psychological mystery thriller books. The main character, Ben Whittle, works in the office of his father's private investigation business. After Ben's father goes missing whilst trying to locate a girl who has joined a religious cult, it soon becomes apparent to Ben that he will have to try and infiltrate the cult in order to rescue his father. Ben is an extremely reluctant hero, and it is with great reticence that he sets off on his rescue mission. The first thing I wanted the cover to encapsulate was a sense of stepping into the unknown, into something far greater than Ben could ever imagine. This cult isn't a band of harmless hippies, it is a highly dangerous group of brainwashed people who will do anything to further their cause, and it is run by an egocentric psychopath who has no regard whatsoever for the sanctity of human life. Continue reading


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IMDB rating: 8.7/10
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Size: 400 MB
Language: HINDI
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Directed by: James Wan
Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson
Story…….Dominic Torretto and his crew thought they left the criminal mercenary life behind. They defeated an international terrorist named Owen Shaw and went their seperate ways. But now, Shaw's brother, Deckard Shaw is out killing the crew one by one for revenge. Worse, a Somalian terrorist called Jakarde, and a shady government official called "Mr. Nobody" are both competing to steal a computer terrorism program called God's Eye, that can turn any technological device into a weapon. Torretto must reconvene with his team to stop Shaw and retrieve the God's Eye program while caught in a power struggle between terrorist and the United States government.
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Have you had a bill for water usage and thought it seemed expensive?
This is a common problem we come across every day, and in most cases it is because a pipe has ruptured and burst causing excessive water to be lost in any event. We all know how precious our water is and at Vivian Plumbing we take this very seriously.
Our team of professional plumbers can attend site to determine the location of the leak and fix it straight away to prevent any further water loss. Once the repair is fixed we can take photos of the damage and complete a, "Leak Allowance Form"
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This will enable you, our client to apply for a rebate on the excessive water loss that has occurred. This is just another way the team at Vivian Plumbing help our clients to achieve value for money every time.
Burst pipes are most common on copper water lines where the reaction from acidic or clay charged grounds cause corrosion on the copper water pipes. Over time the copper water pipes become paper thin and eventually burst. Some things we at Vivian Plumbing tell our Clients to look out for are:
- Wet or damp walls that don't ever seem to dry out
- A damp, musty smell that never goes away in a particular room
- Excessive water bills more than previous accounts
- Mould and bubbling like effects on a wall
- Muddy and soggy ground outside that doesn't seem to dry up
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Our lead detection specialists use detective microphones to listen to where the leak may be, this will pick up any drips, leaks, or flooding that may be causing the leak. Vivian Plumbers will find the problem and solve the leak once and for all.


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The systems of coinage used in the middle ages were more complex and more interesting than what's presented in most fantasy role-playing systems: if gold, silver and copper "pieces" with nice metric conversions seemed too neat to you, you were right; read on.
So you've laced your boots, strapped on your scabbard, and set your jaw. You're ready for some adventure. Where though will you go to find it? Where are the lonely places, where monsters, treasure and glory can be claimed? In this quest, you face some problems.
What business do a man, an elf, and a dwarf have traipsing the countryside looking for quests? Where do they come from, and how do they fit into their society? Can they exist at all? I'll give a few answers to these questions below.
The stock fantasy world of role-playing is, we usually think, basically like medieval Europe. There are castles, swords, peasants; various set pieces. But what do these worlds of abundant cash, swords for hire, open-minded villagers, and "mage guilds" really have to do with the middle ages?


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The solution for money, Patagonia as primarily an environmental company, and the Clean Water Act — three topics we're so thankful to share with everyone this week.
|ODE Magazine
|Good news! There are alternatives to relying on money to solve all your problems. Several countries are already taking a huge step back to the days of trading and bartering, eliminating money as the middle-man. Jurriaan Kamp, Editor-in-Chief of ODE Magazine, spreads the news on Radio Green Talk this week on how this is a great way to get everyone participating and exchanging their goods or services for the things they need.
|Also putting sustainable causes before economical is apparel company, Patagonia. Casey Sheahan, CEO of Patagonia, explains how they are an environmental company first, and an apparel company second. Patagonia is working its way to reaching the zero toxic emissions mark by 2015. Not only that, but Patagonia is actually asking their customers to only purchase what they need. Perhaps that's not necessarily a great business model, but it is an outstanding dedication they're serving to the planet. Patagonia is such a great example for companies to look up to, and we're so excited to see the impact they'll make.
Passion for the planet runs in the family. Tara Sheahan, Founder of the Conscious Global Leadership, teaches us that there is no difference between caring for the planet and caring for ourselves. Neurologist, Caelin Sheahan, helps us realize how sheer curiosity and personal interest is all we need to create something larger than ourselves.
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|Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act is having it's 40th anniversary this year. This act creates more fishable, swimmable, and drinkable water in the United States. Bill Cooper, Director of Urban Water Institute at the University of California Irvine, and students, Josh Gisi and Kevin Schlunegger, are looking to literally drive the importance of water across the nation. These students discuss great points about how the older and younger generations can work together in creating a better tomorrow.
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We're so thankful for being able to cram everyone on the show this week! This just shows how many people are out there making a difference every day. Thank you all for helping spread the word and giving back to the planet we're all a part of.


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Music Censorship
Kris Kristofferson often speaks out against the establishment. His views have often brought him into conflict with decision makers u0026amp; other important people – to the detriment of his own career.
Freemuse have kindly allowed me to share this content. After listening to Kris talk about his own experiences of censorship in music, follow the link to the full article which includes citations for the material.
Read the full article to find out more about the concert, Chiwoniso u0026amp; Freemuse. This is under another heading but I wanted to add this work here too. It is important, u0026amp; so it seemed more respectful to re-embed the video here rather than just add a link which might be missed.
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The median household income in Corona, California is $77,021. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,592 compared to the national median of $53,482. The median age of people living in Corona is 33.4 years.
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We touched on Charity in chapter 7, Forgiveness, but this chapter goes deeper.
The modern meaning of 'Charity' is given to the poor, or 'alms.' The original meaning was much wider, and giving to the poor was a part of Charity. Charity is a 'state of the will.'
Charity means 'Love, in the Christian sense'. But love, in the Christian sense, does not mean an emotion. It is a state not of the feelings but of the will; that state of the will which we have naturally about ourselves, and must learn to have about other people.
- As we discussed in Forgiveness, loving ourselves does not mean we like ourselves, but that we wish out own good.
- In the same way, Christian Love/Charity for our neighbors does not mean we'll automatically have affection for our neighbors.
- Natural liking/affection for some people makes it easier to be charitable toward them. For this reason, we should encourage affection for the reason that it will make us more Charitable. (The affection, however, is not the virtue.)
- We need to be aware that our affection for some will make us less charitable to others, as well as be on guard that our affections for some people will cause us to be unwise for some people.
- Affection cannot be 'manufactured' by setting and 'thinking it up.'
The rule for all of us is perfectly simple. Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him.
- In the same way, action on negative impulses will make it easier to dislike someone more –> making treating them badly easier –> making disliking the more easier –> ….
Consequently, though Christian charity sounds a very cold thing to people whose heads are full of sentimentality, and though it is quite distinct from affection, yet it leads to affection. The difference between a Christian and a worldly man is not that the worldly man has only affections or 'likings' and the Christian has only `charity'. The worldly man treats certain people kindly because he 'likes' them: the Christian, trying to treat every one kindly, finds himself liking more and more people as he goes on — including people he could not even have imagined himself liking at the beginning.
- "Good and evil both increase at compound interest." Every good/Godly action makes more goodness possible. Every trivial indulgence is ground lost to the enemy. Some of these losses will lead to enemy strongholds in our lives. Every battle is important to a victorious life.
- Charity not only describes our relationships with people, but also with God… but we often don't feel emotional towards God. The thing is to act as though you do, and the feelings will grow in that obedience.
- God's love toward us is easier to think about…
Nobody can always have devout feelings: and even if we could, feelings are not what God principally cares about. Christian Love, either towards God or towards man, is an affair of the will. If we are trying to do His will we are obeying the commandment, 'Thou shalt love the Lord thy God.' He will give us feelings of love if He pleases. We cannot create them for ourselves, and we must not demand them as a right. But the great thing to remember is that, though our feelings come and go, His love for us does not. It is not wearied by our sins, or our indifference; and, therefore, it is quite relentless in its determination that we shall be cured of those sins, at whatever cost to us, at whatever cost to Him.
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Two days ago, the Dairy Work Group, a subcommittee of the Food Safety Advisory Committee, a group that reports to the head of The Illinois Department of Public Health, met again.
Got that?
Layers of confusion is what government does best. Transparency of those layers is where government fails.
In a shocking confession, (not very) IDPH Food Drugs and Dairies Director Steve Divicenzo announced in our meeting Nov. 4, that "We already control all the food in Illinois" when one of our group members stated that the last thing this state needed was more government oversight of food produced on small farms.
What Mr. Divincenzo did not hear, because he so often chooses not to listen to us, was the muttering of several farmers at the table to the tune of "Oh no you don't" Granted, the meeting started out mired in great frustration on both parties parts. Every time we think we are making progress IDPH slams us with incorrect interpretation of what was said at the last meeting. For example, the minutes we received just ONE business day before this last meeting, reported that we were all in agreement with a two tier system that under Tier 1 would require inspections and a mandatory permit for those farmers who wish only to sell to those customers who come to the farm.
That is NOT what we said. We were very clear, or so we thought until we saw the minutes, that we were opposed to any inspections under the proposed Tier 1.
Tired of this trend, several of us created and signed the following letter which I read at this meeting and then handed to Molly Lamb. Perhaps THIS time what we say and what is recorded in the minutes will actually match up. But I guess we won't know until the next meeting which has not yet been scheduled.
The rest of the meeting was fairly tense as we once again asked why there needed to be any rules at all, and why these meetings could not be more better structured as they might be if we utilized Roberts Rules or some other civilized manor of actually voting on ideas presented.
Cue Molly and her repeat speech about how our group has not real power (we know already) and how basically we are so dang lucky to have IDPH even including us in the process. But, they made the mistake of asking us for our opinions and we, rebel farmers that we are, keep doing just that.
Fortunately, Jim Fraley a representative of the Illinois Farm Bureau, showed great initiative by going to the board and bravely waving a dry erase marker, he created two columns. One for "Agree" and one for "Disagree" Finally, some structure.! Fairly soon it became obvious that indeed we were making progress and yes, we did agree on several points...but having Tier 1 farms inspected...still not one of them.
Our task this week, is to go through the two full pages of "proposed rules" given to us, not written by us, because in case you haven't heard, we are against any inspections for Tier 1 farms, and tell Molly and Steve our opposition to them.
I guess she thinks if she puts this broken record on the turn table enough times we'll actually play it.
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PPP to insure Kenya's small farmers and herders
Farmers are usually optimistic, which is a key quality when a change in weather can wipe out a year's work. Public-private partnership (PPP) can be a key ingredient in supporting them through weather shocks, and nurturing their optimism.
Most Africans still depend on farming for their livelihoods. In many countries at least 60% of these are smallholders growing crops or pastoralist herders roaming dry lands.
Drought or floods occur regularly and cause farmers to lose their productive assets. Some take years to recover, others become destitute. For example, Kenya's 2008-2011 drought is estimated to have killed 9% of all Kenyan livestock (losses of KES699bn/$6.9bn) and crop losses were 23% (KES121bn/ $1.2bn). Food aid and disaster relief costs KSh12.3bn ($21m) a year on average.
Private-public partnership (PPP) in crop and livestock insurance for smallholder farmers has been an ongoing project since 2009. In March 2016 Kenya's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, the World Bank and other partners launched a National Agricultural Insurance Programme for both crops and livestock insurance. It is estimated to cost up to KSh619m ($6.1m) over the first five years and to have potential to offer affordable cover for 160,000 farmers by 2019. Technical support is from the World Bank's Disaster Risk Financing and Insurance Program (DRFIP).
According to World Bank Country Director for Kenya Diarietou Gaye: « The large majority of the poor in Kenya are farmers, so this programme has the potential to have a significant impact on Kenya's economic development. This programme aims at improving farmers' financial resilience to these shocks and will enable them to adopt improved production processes to help break the poverty cycle of low investment and low returns. »
Crop farmers growing maize and wheat initially can insure themselves with Area Yield Index insurance. Small farmers insure themselves against extreme weather, using mobile phones. The programme also uses crop-yield data, statistical sampling and GPSD tracking. Farming areas are divided into insurance units and when average production in one unit is too little, all insured farmers in that unit get a payout. It was piloted in 3 of Kenya's 47 counties and aims to extend to 33 counties by 2020.
The Kenya Livestock Insurance Program (KLIP) started with 5,000 pastoralists in two counties in October 2015 and is to be extended. Satellite imagery is used to determine whether there is enough forage for grazing. Government purchases drought insurance from private insurance companies on behalf of pastoralist herders, with funding from donors to help poor households. Payouts are triggered when too little rain means grazing is less than a agreed threshold. It could protect livelihoods for 420,000.
The Kenyan Government's role includes data-collection, quality and availability. There is a recommendation that Government and donors should subsidize 50% of the cost of crop insurance for wheat and maize farmers and 100% of livestock premiums for pastoralist herders, depending on beneficiaries' income
Research and development for the African PPP project has been done by different agencies, including the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), which is based in Kenya. Andrew Mude, principal economist at ILRI, says: "We are now providing asset protection. The idea is to intervene before loss". Previous disaster relief often arrived too late to save livestock. There is also backing from the Global Index Insurance Facility (GIIF) fund.
According to the World Bank's Olivier Mahul: "This partnership between Government and the private sector for the benefit of vulnerable farmers builds on international good practice and is innovative… This programme could pave the way for other large-scale agricultural insurance programmes in Africa."


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Desperate Somalis Turn to Prostitution in Yemen
Many Somali refugees have fled clan warfare and famine back home and are struggling to survive in Yemen, according to the UN. There are 171,000 registered refugees in the country, mostly Somalis, an increase from 140,300 the previous year, according to the UN's refugee agency. Many more Somali refugees are unregistered, including sex workers.
Compared with the rest of Yemen, the southern city of Aden is more freewheeling. Alcohol is served at a few restaurants and beach clubs, and prostitutes work in cheap hotels and clubs in Aden's seaside Tawahi district.
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) helps Somalis who have made it to Yemen, but many interviewed in Aden's Basateen slum district said they struggle financially.
"My life is rubbish, but what can I do?" said a mid-30s refugee and mother of six. She lives on UN donations and recently began sex work so she can send money to the relatives taking care of her children. "I have to work and make some money."
Another woman forced to turn to sex work paid smugglers to take her across the Gulf of Aden to Yemen. "I have to take care of my son," she said. "I have to buy him milk."
"The main reason for prostitution is poverty, the unemployment of refugees," said Alawiya Omar, who works in Basateen for the Italian aid organization Intersource. With UNHCR, Intersource assists women survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault and provides education about STDs and HIV.
"Awareness of the dangers of getting infections is not high," said Halima, a Somali health care provider who teaches sex workers how to avoid infections. "There are courses for the women, but many don't bother to show up even if they get some money or free food on that day."


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Sympatex contributes significantly to the reduction of greenhouse gases that are harmful to the environment. The material basis of the highly functional membrane is the Sympatex copolymer, a component of polyester and polyether molecules. During the production, which follows specific Sympatex formulations, the company and its partner DSM have managed to considerably reduce the carbon footprint of the product. Specifically, this means that the production of a Sympatex copolymer creates 50 times less CO2* in comparison with a PTFE polymer.
In order to eliminate all contributions to global warming, Sympatex will additionally compensate the CO2 amount of its entire yearly membrane production starting from 2017 through respective certified CO2 projects in cooperation with ClimatePartner. More about it in the following press release.* Calculation based on SAC data per kg
The highest priority for Sympatex is to avoid CO2 emissions as much as possible. Therefore, Sympatex helps its customers to reduce their effects on the environment to an unavoidable minimum.
With the help of the Eco-Calculator, the ecological footprint of each covered metre can be measured. Sympatex customers can now compensate the unavoidable CO2 emissions by supporting climate protection projects, and they will receive a certificate that can be attached to the label of the finished product with a QR code.
Sympatex checks the complete process chain from the raw materials production to the delivery to our customers ("cradle to customer gate").
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State Income Tax California imposes a graduated income tax similar to the Federal Income Tax in structure. Returns are to be filed each year by April 15th.
Retail Sales Tax8.25% of tangible personal property. Retail sales tax varies by county. It is dependent upon voter-approved taxes for special funding projects. Check with your city or county offices for you city's rate.
Groceries, prescribed medications, newspaper, periodicals and public utilities are not subject to sales tax.
Property Tax California property taxes for the first year – approximately 1.25% of the value (purchase price) of the property, plus any voter-approved bonded indebtedness of the community.
Thereafter, 1% of the combined value (purchase price) of the property, plus 2% appreciation per year, plus any voter-approved bonded indebtedness of the community.
Exceptions The Homeowner's Exemption will be a deduction of $7,000 from the sum of the original purchase price and any accrued appreciation. This net figure will be multiplied by 1%. This exemption applies only to owner-occupied property. Any improvements to the property are taken into account to increase the taxable value of the property.
To qualify for the Homeowner's Exemption, the property must be owner occupied on March 1st. Once you have purchased a home, you are automatically sent a card for application. The card must completed and returned between March 1st and April 15th. Applications submitted after April 15th but before the end of the year will quality for only 80% of the exemption. If you have not received your Homeowner's Exemption card by the 1st week in March, you should contact your local County Tax Assessor. The only time you should have to re-file is if there is some change in title. Again, a card should be sent to you automatically, but if you do not receive it, you should call the County Tax Assessor.
The above state tax rate does not include local city taxes, special assessments, etc.
Tax Year is July 1 through June 30 Taxes are paid in two equal installments. On November 1st, the first installment is due and becomes delinquent if not paid by December 10th, at which time a penalty of 10% is added to the bill. The second installment is due on February 1st and becomes delinquent if not paid by April 10th. If the second installment becomes delinquent, a 10% penalty is added to it as well as a $10.00 handling cost.
Mello-Roos Tax In some cities, a special tax is assessed to fund parks, street lights and other amenities.


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Who knew screen printing could be so easy? Follow our collaboration video with Amy Poehler's Smart Girls to see how to easy it really can be. This is one of five fun videos we got to make with their great team!
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Hey guys I thought you might find this interesting! Bubblegarm gave me the idea :)
Shampoo: Aussie Aussome Volume Shampoo (does make hair voluminous but not that glossy)
Conditioner: Aussie Aussome Volume Conditioner. For a deep treat, I use L'oreal Elvive Full Restore 5 masque
Shower gel: Nivea Creme Soft shower cream
Shower scrub: Soap & Glory Flake Away Body Scrub (lovely)
Styling products: The Body Shop Bilberry Colour Protect detangler (couldn't live without it) and Charles Worthington Results Heat Defense Spray (odd shaped bottle)
Body moisturiser: Soap & Glory Girligo Body Moisturising Mist (addicted to Soap & Glory at the mo!)
Deodorant: Dove Go Fresh cucumber and green tea (smells delicious)
Foundation: No7 Stay Perfect Liquid Foundation in New Ivory
Concealer: Rimmel Hide The Blemish Concealer in Sand
Blush: Benefit Coralista (a sweep across the forehead, cheeks and chin makes you look wide awake when you've had 0 hours sleep! part of the Benefit Powderazzi set)
Highlighter: Clinique Up-Lighting Liquid Illuminator in Peach
Mascara: L'Oréal Paris Double Extension Renewal Serum Mascara (the mascara end makes lashes long but don't know if the serum is actually making them longer yet)
Eye liner: Rimmel Exaggerate Eye Liner in brown
Lips: Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips
Nail colour: Barry M nail paint in Grey
Do you use any of these products? What products can't you live without?
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Sunday, 17 January 2010
Products I'm using at the moment :)
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