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When this blog started in 2006, I was feeling the sting of my last single friend getting engaged, my most recently married friend becoming a mother and my very, very best friend coming out of the closet.
I felt shitty - confusion, anger, self-loathing and had just learned about blogging. I thought at the very least, I can channel some of that into a blog.
I was on the right train, but got off at the wrong stop. Just after all that happened, I bought my first e-book called "Blogging to the Bank" by Rob Benwell and I thought, oh-ho-ho-ho, make some money channeling onto a blog, talk about win-win-win.
I read the e-book and in theory it all sounded just peachy keen and doable.
In practice, well the archives tell that story very well.
So what happened?
Why couldn't I get a simple blog going? Simple, yeah and simple ain't easy.
Fear happened. Confrontation happened. For the love of all that is logical, analytical and common sensical in the world, emotions came up instead.
Delusions of grandeur showed up - What if this product doesn't help everyone?
Shame stood up beside ridicule and asked - What if we get laughed at? What if friends and family find this and see our deepest darkest secrets?
Fear of success AND failure pipped in - What if it doesn't work, what if it does (see shame and ridicule)?
Finally esteem and worthiness questioned - What if were just too stoopid to do this?
Wait, that last one cut deep, what if I am just to stoopid and not good enough and will always be single and will die an old dried up bitter black woman with 10 cats and 20 dogs who are emaciated and ill-cared for and, and....and...
That's when I realized, writing, in and of itself would make me face all that stuff, plus the other stuff hiding under the first stuff.
I didn't think I could face any of it and I definitely couldn't share it.
So I didn't share it.
I did start writing though, in journals. Next, I wrote morning pages, which became late night, after work, man that pisses me off pages.
I scribbled on scrap paper while I was driving.
I composed in my head and then immediately forgot what I composed when I went to write it down. So I found an old mini-cassette recorder (hey don't laugh.)
I realized I was running from something, no someone, from myself or at least half of myself, possibly my best half.
I was running from 'emotion' like it was "The Creature from the Black Lagoon".
I wasn't really running, suppressing, yes, avoiding, yes, ignoring and pretending, yes and yes.
All that came up when I decided to write a niche blog on finding a soulmate. Go figure.
No way I'm sharing, no freakin way. It was too new, too raw, too real and to use that to make money - ick, yuck, tft, tft, tft.
That was then.
Now, my present reality tells me it's time to find some strength in sharing and to acknowledge publicly that I have real, complex, confusing emotions. That I don't even know what some of them are called yet. And it doesn't matter.
Balance, that's where I'm aiming.
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Lexington Mayoral Candidates- Ronnie Bastin and Linda Gorton
LEXINGTON, KY – The Rotary Club of Lexington held its weekly meeting Thursday, Nov. 1 , at the Red Mile, 1200 Red Mile Road. The program's guest speakers were Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Mayoral candidates Ronnie Bastin and Linda Gorton.
Ronnie Bastin has spent nearly 40-years in Public Service. He's a graduate of the University of Kentucky, where he earned his bachelor's in agricultural economics, and Eastern Kentucky University, where he earned his master's in criminal justice. He is married to Dr. Sandra Bastin. They have two children, James and Victoria.
Ronnie Bastin is a former Lexington Police Chief and Public Safety Commissioner. In his last role he oversaw all of the agencies that impact safety and quality of life in Lexington including: Lexington Police, Fire & Emergency Services, Community Corrections, Emergency Management and Enhanced 911. Bastin managed more than 50 percent of Lexington's overall budget and led more than half of its employees. He's ready to take that proven leadership experience to city hall to move Lexington forward. He has a plan for a safe, inclusive and forward-moving Lexington.
Linda Gorton served as Vice Mayor of Lexington, Kentucky, from 2011 to 2015, and served a total of 16 years as an elected member of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council. She holds a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Kentucky and her career as a registered nurse spanned 43 years. She worked in hospital, public health, private practice and mental health settings. She was part of a volunteer team of physicians and nurses who gave physical exams to babies airlifted out of Vietnam in 1974 ("Operation Baby Lift").
Her current civic work includes the following board service: America in Bloom Lexington; Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning (Vice Chair); The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden (Co-Chair); University of Kentucky College of Nursing Dean's Advisory Board; UK Martin School of Public Policy & Administration; Lexington Philharmonic; UK BREATHE (Bridging Research Efforts & Advocacy Toward Healthy Environments) (Chair); UK Women & Philanthropy; Friends of the Dog Park (Co-Founder).
Gorton's recent recognitions include the UK – Algernon Sidney Sullivan Award for community service, 2015; LexArts – Community Partner Award, 2014; Fayette County Neighborhood Council – Neighborhood Hero Award, 2014; Fayette Alliance – Community Advocacy Award, 2014; UK College of Nursing – One of Fifty Outstanding Alumni Award, 2010; and Baptist Health – Women's Community Leadership Award, 2010.
For additional information, or to attend this meeting, please contact Peggy Trafton at email@example.com.
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Some people feel depressed after retirement or when they are out of a job for whatever reasons. This is quite a normal phenomena especially when we were at the top of things. This is actually the time you will know who are your true friends. The true friends would stick with you hot or cold.. I have some experience of these.,,the people who would be with you...night and day.., come rain or shine. Those who were close to you due to your status or position, no matter how nice or committed they seem will quickly or slowly keep their distance or just disappear.
Some would go like the speed of thunder....you need to adjust before they overwhelm you with melancholy, disillusionment or frustration. A lot of people will blame it to human nature. Your true comfort is Allah and your family ,especially your life long partner i.e your wife. I have gone through this cycle many times so I can become an authority on the subject. The first time was, when I was suddenly dropped at the final hour from contesting a seat in the Parliamentary Constituency of Sg. Benut. I was at a complete lost as I had resigned from my comfortable job in Bank Bumiputra...(now only as a memory). My late mother said never mind Allah knows best and my wife was someone who I could rest my head on her shoulder. I had many financial obligations. I remember having to liquidate my ASN to pay off the Bank. It was hard but I managed. Fortunately I finally recovered when I joined my brother's legal firm.
The second time was, when I challenged Anwar Ibrahim for the UMNO Youth Head post. At that time in the early eighties Anwar was the darling of the government, party and media. Even the major segment of UMNO Johor made me feel like a refugee from outer space. I could not go to campaign to the divisions through out the country. No one dared to go against the most popular and charismatic leader who was supported by the top leaderships.I was almost like a pariah amongst the UMNO youth. I had to circulate my personal letter and my voice tape to call for support from the delegates of the divisions. Those who supported me also suffered as they were targeted and alienated. I salute them for their support and courage. Alhamdulillah I got 30% of the total votes. Those who supported me remained true friends until now. At that time only Tun Musa the Deputy President of UMNO then, Tan Sri Shahril and Dato Khalid Nordin at the national level supported me and many others at the Divisions level such as Hj. Jalaludin Kassim, S.Rahman, Datuk Roslan, Dato Abdullah Hasnan, Dato Zaini Japar to name but a few and many others. I straightaway became unacceptable and not invited by the Divisions. Many would deny this. It was only when Dr. Mahathir asked me to contest again in the 1990 and made me a Minister that I became popular and could win the UMNO Supreme Council seat...but because I have never been part of a camp particularly Anwar's and without money I could never win the VP position.
I was a Minister for almost 20 years under Tun Mahathir and Tun Abdullah Badawi. When Najib becomes PM he dropped me from his list of Cabinet Ministers without explaining why. That's of course the prerogative of the PM to do. From then I became unacceptable person within the government and the party. For one year I was not given to hold any position in any agency or related agency of the goverment or glc. It was a blessing in disguise as I had more time with my family and started to write again. As I could not submit my writing to any newspaper I created my own blog. This kept me sane and going. As I was considered unacceptable person even by my former colleagues and party stalwarts avoided or just excluded me from any of their functions or activities. I felt lost for a while. I was then given a letter to be the Chairman of the Pilgrimage Board for a period of two years and reported for duty to the Minister in charge of TH. Immediately after that I went for umrah as the new Chairman of TH at my cost. It was during the pilgrimage that the Minister called me that he had to cancel the appointment. He just said the PM would explain to me. The strange part was there was no letter to cancel or terminate the appointment. When I came back from umrah I was called to see the PM and it was him who told me that he wanted me to head a new organisation call SPAD. I asked him I have already got the TH letter. He just said he had no one to head this new body. He asked me to accept it. To cut the story short I thanked him. Now I have been renewed twice.
I was just an ordinary Chairman as provided by the Act. I was not like my other colleagues who were given Ministerial rank status. I did not make any noise and accepted what was given. I thanked the PM. But this did not change the fact that a lot of people still avoided me or did not include me in any of their invited lists. I think in Malaysia people quickly forget once you are out. Former Ministers are not even in the protocol list in official functions if you are invited. It can be a lonely life if you don't have true friends. After all I had been in Ministries like a professional and I did not have any company or business. Now I keep myself at peace with people who are in the transport industry. Politicians generally when out of office are considered to have nothing further to contribute. I am of course still lucky to have a position in SPAD which kept me busy. This is of course different from former PM's and DPMs . My true friends are still with me. From time to time we go for a chat or drinks. For those who are ardent golfers their retirements are filled up with golf and friends in the same circle. This is just a reminiscent for politicians to remember nothing is certain or permanent in life, status or power no matter how powerful we are.
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Recently I've had facebook debates with friends regarding 'Conspiracy Theories' after they posted articles or pictures that I then commented on.
For instance, there is this graph:
and this recent article published on the BBC's website that asks;
Are conspiracy theories destroying democracy?
Firstly the graph:
It covers many topics such as 9/11, JFK's Assassination, Secret Organisations, Hollow Earth, Alien Visitations etc. and lumps them together as if all of these subjects deserve to be squeezed into a box labelled ; Conspiracy Theories.
My problem with this 'humorous' graph is that it appears to be designed as a general dismissive smear on anyone who questions what I call; Accepted Truths.
Many authors of these articles, and indeed some who have responded to my comments on them, claim to be scientifically minded, and judging by their comments, hold what could be described as a fundamentalist materialist science worldview.
They will dismiss any account of a paranormal or spiritual experience and will only allow their view of what is deemed possible within our 'reality' (let alone what is 'reality'!) to be dictated to them by science.
(In fact I've noticed they will also like the same specific entertainers and authors Eg; Derren Brown, Tim Minchin, Richard Dawkins, Robin Ince, to name but four. I guess it's because the aforementioned are all Atheists? It's not exclusive obviously, i'm a fan of Derren myself)
People who hold such a view of the world and the 'Human Experience' tend to believe there is no substance to what have been labelled 'conspiracy theories' because they are used to being told by the 'science community' what 'reality' is and, by authority figures such as government officials, what 'accepted truths' are without having to look into the facts and evidence themselves
(which is surely in itself unscientific?)
They will claim in their articles and comments that it's more comforting for 'Conspiracy Theorists' to believe in a conspiracy rather than to believe that random things happen in this world.
It's hardly more comforting to face evidence that elements within our governments could have been involved in the events of something as horrific as 9/11.
Where's the comfort there?!
I would turn that comment around and apply it to them:
It is more comforting for them to believe that there is no weight to any of these topics, that the U.S government has told them the truth about 9/11, that science can explain 'paranormal' experiences, that governments and big corporations have their best interests at heart, never lie to them, always protect them and that in turn, anyone who does question these 'Accepted Truths' spread by officials via the mainstream media are just 'conspiracy theorists' or in the case of experiencing paranormal events; deluded.
It is the comfort of authority saying;
"Nothing to see here. It's just conspiracy theorists spreading their theories. Nothing for you to worry about. There's no truth to be found. Move along. We're keeping you safe from the bad things out there."
It is the comfort to be found in the safe thought process of; I don't believe it's possible, so it can't be.
Yet many with that view would disagree with my last statement, claiming that they know politicians lie and big corporations are only concerned with profits etc.
But even with that being the case, they are still unwilling to even look at the evidence presented of a specific government cover-up or a specific corporate corruption and will not want to face the possibility that something like 9/11 may have evidence of government lies and cover-up involved in its detail.
With paranormal experiences, 'debunkers' who were not present at the event or have not even spoken to those involved are given air-time on TV and Radio/Internet to dismiss the accounts of people who have experienced such things as NDE's (Near Death Expereinces) UFO's, Ghosts etc. because they have a view that is seen as being scientific just because it is in opposition to the possibility of the reality of these paranormal experiences.
However, this explanation or dismissal of a paranormal event as hallucination or mind playing tricks or even blatant lie on behalf of the experiencer, is in fact just an opinion based on what the 'debunker' may or may not believe to be possible in this 'reality' of ours.
Unfortunately many of those who have these fundamentalist materialist science views expect to have their view taken seriously because they bandy about the term 'science' and cite principles such as 'Occam's Razor',
yet are unwilling to use the scientific method to look at and analyse the actual evidence or even do any research into these topics.
Applying Occam's Razor to an event is an exercise in laziness because it stops you having to look at the evidence or do any research and lets you accept what you believe as being most likely as the explanation based on that opinion.
Again; I don't believe it's possible, so it can't be.
Hardly scientific.
Science has done and continues to do amazing things, yet those who hold a Fundamentalist Materialistic Science world view will of course not accept that there are experiences we can have that can't be explained scientifically. Will science one day be able to explain everything?
Fundamentalist materialistic science believers would say; yes. Such is the power of their belief.
The BBC article mentions what it calls; 'a major new Cambridge University project to investigate the impact of conspiracy theories on democracy.'
It cites as its two main examples; The Assassination of JFK and the events of 9/11.
Both these cases have clear evidence of cover-up, whitewash and blatant lies in their official accounts and in both cases the term 'Conspiracy Theory' has been used as a control mechanism to dismiss those who point out the lies, whitewash and cover up.
You only have to watch the Zapruder film of the JFK assassination to see the official story doesn't have credibility and you only have to watch the multiple films of the three towers 'collapsing' on 9/11 to call into question the official account of that day.
In fact the 9/11 Commission itself claimed obstruction, falsehoods and cover-up from the government in their attempts at investigation.
So with 9/11 we have basically the myth of an official investigative consensus of the events of that day held up by the mainstream as the true final word on 9/11, not to be questioned and to be accepted as Gospel and used to dismiss anyone who questions this myth as a 'Conspiracy Theorist'.
An illusion of fact constructed of myth used as a weapon of Truth.
It's a shame that there are so many journalists writing articles published in mainstream media outlets speaking about the possible 'harm' of conspiracy theories or attempting to examine 'the psychology of conspiracy theorists' rather than using their investigative and journalistic talents to look into the evidence of events such as 9/11 or even ask questions about the mythical official story.
Instead these 'Accepted Truths' and myths of truth go unquestioned and continue to be used as a foundation for articles to ridicule those who do research into the detailed evidence and dare to question the official accounts of these events.
When you have the 9/11 Commission members themselves speaking out against their own 'investigation' and over 2,000 Architects & Engineers questioning the official account of the three towers 'collapse', on the basis of those two instances alone, the events of 9/11 should be elevated from the offensive box of 'Conspiracy Theory' and investigated properly.
Otherwise supporters of this mythical official account of 9/11 and those who dismiss evidence that contradicts official views on any of these subjects are behaving like Cesare Cremonini & Giulio Libri, refusing to look through Galileo's telescope, refusing to look at the evidence.
Or as Galileo himself put it:
"I wish that we might laugh at the remarkable stupidity of the common herd.
What do you have to say about the principal philosophers of this academy who are filled with the stubbornness of an asp and do not want to look at either the planets, the moon or the telescope, even though I have freely and deliberately offered them the opportunity a thousand times?
Truly, just as the asp stops its ears, so do these philosophers shut their eyes to the light of truth."


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In yoga, we often talk about this idea of "kula" ~ or our community ~ often in light of its playfulness. Functioning like a circle of friends or even family, silliness and humor frequently permeates the group with great joy. It is certainly a wonderful byproduct. But the kula also serves another vital role in our lives ~ one of support, encouragement and strength.
As a vital link in a community ~ whether it's yogic or familiar or neighborhood in nature ~ each one of us has an important role in tending to the needs of one another. When we "go it alone" it is easy to get lost in the abyss of the mind, the critic that pecks away at our truth, questioning the very nature of what we're doing and why. Most of us are plagued by self-doubts from time to time, and we need to be bolstered up.
"Friends are angels who lift our feet when our own wings have trouble remembering how to fly."
And yet, as we look at others, we often fail to realize that very same need exists ~ the deep need that we all share to be accepted, acknowledged and loved. Facades deceive us. We look at someone with a beautiful practice and think, "Of course she knows how inspiring she is!" We look at someone who is smiling despite great personal trials and think, "Of course he can handle this, he's so strong!" We look at a great teacher and think, "Of course she knows how much we appreciate and learn from her!" We assume they know this too. Of course they do.
But sometimes they don't.
Sometimes they are struggling, and they don't know the truth. And sadly, we don't take the time to tell them because, well, it just seems so very obvious to us. But we need to stop assuming. We need to look them in the eye and say, "I know the truth of who you are. I know the truth even if you don't, and I will hold the space for you until you know it too. I will be your witness."
This is our higher purpose.
Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter Marc Cohn (married to ABC news correspondent Elizabeth Vargas) released an album last year, Join the Parade. It was his first in almost a decade, a time marked by great personal challenges. (Cohn was shot in the head in an attempted carjacking following a Colorado performance in 2005.) One of the songs Let Me Be your Witness is a beautiful gospel ballad that Cohn describes as "the centerpiece of the record." It is one that reminds us of this higher purpose:
When no one sees and no one hears
Your secret heart
Your bitter tears
When it feels like you're just sinking in the sand
When you can't remember who you are
When you wonder how you came this far
Call my name and put me on the stand
Let me be your witness…
To your mystery
To your ecstasy
To the tears you cry
I will testify
To your longest night
To how hard you fight
To your inner light
A higher place
Your grace
To where you are
And to who you've been—
To your heaven
To your hell
Let me be your witness.
The kula: a community, an awesome fun-loving, beautiful circle of beings; providing energy and laughter to one another, along with the call to a higher purpose of support and encouragement …
If you can't remember who you are, let ME be your witness.


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Students Danced while able to catch Pokemon Go
A flood of handheld game followers met to dance and catch 'em all
October 7, 2016
Since it's release in July, 2016, Pokemon Go has invaded all aspects of our culture. Reports show that the game has had 500 million downloads as of late September, and has peaked at over 25 million active users. The game has become a social phenomenon, bringing people together to be active in public while playing a video game.
Morgue Anne Morrighan, Seattle's only Burlesque Super Villainess, has taken this to the next level by combining Pokemon Go with dancing with Pokemon Party at the Mercury. While she spins the tunes from the DJ booth, dancers are throwing Pokeballs on their mobile devices.
When asked how she came up with the idea, Morgue Anne replied, "Well I had the preexisting Tabletop Gaming Night and have been slowly building it up as more of an all-over 'Nerd Night.' That is to say, I tried to push away from the traditional goth music that is played every other night (including my other nights) and explore the music I really enjoyed in my own time and know there is a market for however small - the Chiptunes and other video game music. Short answer is: I'm a nerd myself, and I was just as excited about Pokemon Go as anyone could be. The first time I went to the Mercury after the game was released, I discovered that there were 3 Pokestops that you could reach from just standing in the DJ booth. It was admittedly hard to focus on my work that night. So combining the idea of Pokemon into my preexisting night was a no brainer. I did a ton of research on the music of Pokemon (a lot of which I already had), invested some money in buying in-game currency to make sure the lures stayed up all night, and bought a set of Badge replicas. Some nights I even bring Pokemon coloring pages and crayons." At midnight, the attendees who catch the highest Combat Power Pokemon at the event win a Pokemon Gym Badge or other prizes.
Morgue Anne is a local native, and has been performing professionally for six years in Seattle. "Becoming a DJ became a great way to build up a whole world just by playing with the atmosphere of a space."
Pokemon Party is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month in combination with Ghoul's Night Out tabletop game night. Sometimes it is also on the second Wednesday with As You Like It all request night. For details, follow www.Facebook.com/MorgueAnnePresents.
The Mercury @ machineworks, located at 1009 E Union Street in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, is a 21+ private dance club. Though most nights require a membership, Morgue Anne sponsors in visitors for Pokemon Go nights. The dress code does not allow for jeans.
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This is an easy way to prepare a wonderfully delicious tomato soup at home by using
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 23 minutes
Servings: 4
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 ½ pound fresh tomatoes chopped
- 1 tbsp homemade tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried parsley crushed
- 1 tsp dried basil crushed
- to taste Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Erythritol
- 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- Pour the oil in the Instant Pot and select "Sauté". Then add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes.
- Select "Cancel" and stir in the tomatoes, homemade tomato sauce, herbs, black pepper and broth. Next, secure the lid and select "Soup" and just use the default time of 10 minutes. Select "Cancel" and carefully do a quick release.
- Remove the lid and stir in the sugar and vinegar and with an immerse blender, puree the soup.
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A man was mauled to death by tigers in front of his wife and kids at a zoo in Ningbo on Sunday after allegedly climbing into their enclosure by mistake while trying to avoid paying for an entrance ticket.
The man surnamed Zhang was visiting the zoo with his wife, kids, his coworker surnamed Li and Li's wife. Li told CCTV News yesterday that while the women and children bought tickets and entered the zoo normally, both the men decided to try their luck scaling the zoo's 3-meter-tall outer wall, despite warnings and wire netting.
Once over, Zhang continued on, scaling the next 3-meter wall in their path, unassumingly hopping down inside the tiger enclosure. Li did not follow his friend.
What happened next was horrifyingly caught on video. Footage circulating online show a pack of tigers surrounding Zhang before staff used fireworks and water guns to scare them away. However, one tiger remained unperturbed and continued to drag Zhang away. Eventually, workers shot and killed the tiger and carried Zhang out of the enclosure. In total, the rescue took over an hour.
Zhang was rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment where he succumbed to his injuries and died.
Adult tickets to the zoo cost 130 yuan.
Since then, mourners have flooded onto Chinese social media. Not for Zhang, but for the tiger that was killed.
"A fucking idiot climbs over two walls into a tiger's home and the tiger gets shot and killed for doing what is natural. How is that fair? They should have just let him die," argued one among many netizens who have criticized the zoo's response.
This isn't the first time that zoo visitors in China have paid the ultimate price for stepping foot inside a tiger enclosure. In July last year, one woman stepped out of her car during a safari-style trip through Beijing's Badaling Wildlife Park only to be promptly snatched away by one of the zoo's tigers. While she survived the incident, her mother who had rushed out to try and save her did not.
At the same park in 2009, three man unwittingly climbed over multiple 3-meter-tall fences into the tiger enclosure ignoring warning signs, thinking that they had found a shortcut down from the Great Wall. One met with a horrifying end.
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There's a group of young rippers coming out of Laguna Beach lately who have been taking their game to Lowers and turning heads. One such grom is Trey Lockhart, son of seasoned OC competitor, Bobby Lockhart. Along with his brother, the Rodgers brothers and Boothy's kid, Travis, there's a whole new generation of LB rippers ready to put Laguna Beach back on the map! We recently caught up with Trey to see what's going on and here's what he had to say….
Name Trey Lockhart
Age 13
Years surfing 6
Hometown Laguna Beach, CA
Sponsors Vissla, Stamps Surfboards, DVS, Laguna Surf and Sport
Ghetto Juice: How did you get into surfing?
Trey Lockhart: I caught my first wave in Seal Beach at the river/crabs. Same spot my dad started. Then started surfing a lot more at Blackies, Doheny and San O.
GJ: Your dad was a seasoned competitor. What advice has he given you about surfing?
TL: Mainly to relax have fun and try and put yourself in the right area but mainly to have fun surfing. The traveling and the competition part is an added bonus.
GJ: What's it like growing up in Laguna Beach?
TL: It's pretty sick. It's a super small town so we know everyone who surfs. It get's really crowded in the summer but I love the winter time because it's fun and uncrowded.
GJ: Favorite spot?
TL: Lowers in the summer and Thalia Street in the winter.
GJ: Got any surf trips coming up?
TL: We'll be heading down to Gaviotas in Baja a few times this winter and then possibly Mainland Mex next spring.
GJ: Tell us something about yourself a lot of people might not know….
TL: (Laughs) Well, I played a young Tom Sims in the Mazda commercial that has aired over the last year. Sims was a legend!
GJ: What's one of your favorite places to eat?
TL: Heidelberg in Laguna—- the best breakfast ever!
GJ: You went off this past summer! Surf us through one of your summer days….
TL: Wake up early, surf Lowers with all my friends, hit up Pedros Tacos and then wrap it up in Laguna with a sunset surf.
GJ: What pro surfer provides the most inspiration for you?
TL: I really like the way Jordy Smith surfs because he does huge turns and sick carves and I always seem him out at Lowers.
GJ: Any parting words?
TL: Chicken Joe, YAW, R.T.D.A …. Follow me @_TreyLockhart_.
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This is the story of how a King claimed his Queen…
When I was a recent college grad, I had a dying hotel dropped in my lap.
Between rolling up my sleeves and saving the family business, falling in love was the last thing on my mind.
Until she walked in.
Fiona Garland, Nevada's girl next door. The daughter of Senator Richard Garland, my father's life-long enemy.
To say she was untouchable would be an understatement.
Fiona, apparently, didn't get that memo.
Their feud is their feud, she said. I don't see why we can't be friends…
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The construction of a brand new SG Petch Car Showroom in Belmont, County Durham is progressing well and is set to complete at the end of August this year.
The new showroom has been built as part of an expansion within SG Petch and will house the firms Nissan franchise.
Works began in November 2013 and involved a vast amount of ground works due to the poor condition of the site. SG Petch already owned the land and so decided to build a Nissan showroom as part of the Nissan rebranding project. Nissan have extensively rejuvenated their corporate image over the past year and this new showroom showcases the brands impressive revamping.
The showroom lies on one floor and contains four car workshops; the L shaped venue has been designed in line with Nissan specifications. The first floor of the building contains an array of offices for SG Petch and Nissan personnel.
Premier Construction caught up with Warren Smith, Director of Atlas Cladding and Roofing Services Ltd, who acted as the project managers as well as the roofing and cladding contractors on the project. Warren said:
"We have worked with SG Petch before and for this project they were looking for a company under the CDM regulations to manage the site. SG Petch carried out most of the construction works in house and so asked us to assist with the project management of the site. We were also involved in the roofing and the cladding of the new showroom which we have undertaken for the client on a previous project.
"We have worked alongside project architects Plan Ark Design throughout."
Warren said that the on site team still need to carry out superficial finishing touches such as minor decoration and fitting the carpets. Another major aspect of the project that is still awaiting completion is a building that has been added onto the showroom specifically for the maintenance and repair of the electric vehicles. Nissan were keen to create a designated area for the electric vehicles and so works began on this area in July 2014 and will be completed by the end of August. Works include a basic fit out of the space.
With regards to being involved in the project Warren added:
"It is important for us to be involved in this project as my business partner and I have 30 years experience in the cladding industry. This has been a benchmark project for us as we have done the roofing and cladding but have also project managed the scheme from start to finish. It has been a great showcase for us to be able to illustrate our wide ranging skills and add to our extensive portfolio."
SG Petch are a family run multi-franchise car and van dealership with branches in Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough, Richmond and York. The firm is very proud of the relationships they hold with some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers. These long standing associations enable SG Petch to continuously bring customers fantastic products and services.
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Labor Day in the United States of America is a public holiday celebrated on the
first Monday in September. It honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the development, growth, endurance, strength, security, prosperity, productivity, laws, sustainability, persistence, structure, and well-being of
the country. It is the Monday of the long weekend known as Labor Day Weekend.
It is recognized as a federal holiday.
Beginning in the late 19th century, as the trade union and labor movements grew, trade unionists proposed that a day be set aside to celebrate labor. "Labor Day" was promoted
by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, which organized the first parade in New York City. In 1887, Oregon was the first state of the United States to make it an official public holiday. By the time it became an official federal holiday in 1894, thirty states in
the United States officially celebrated Labor Day.
Labor Day is called the "unofficial end of summer" because it marks the end
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Many fall activities, such as school and sports begin about this time.
In the United States, many school districts resume classes around the Labor Day holiday weekend (see First day of school). Some begin the week before,
making Labor Day weekend the first three-day weekend of the school calendar,
while others return the Tuesday following Labor Day, allowing families
one final vacation before the school year begins.
Many districts across the Midwest are opting to begin school after Labor Day.
In the U.S. state of Virginia, the amusement park industry has successfully lobbied
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school after Labor Day, in order to give families another weekend to visit
amusement parks in the state. The relevant statute has been nicknamed the
"Kings Dominion law" after one such park. In Minnesota the State Fair ends on Labor Day.
Under state law public schools normally do not begin until after the holiday.
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In U.S. sports, Labor Day weekend marks the beginning of many fall sports.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) teams usually play their first
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play their kickoff game the Thursday following Labor Day.
The Southern 500 NASCAR auto race has been held on Labor Day weekend at
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At Indianapolis Raceway Park, the National Hot Rod Association hold their
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middle point between weeks one and two of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships
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In big cities, people try to go outside and enjoy beaches and barbecues over the Labor Day Weekend. There are also numerous events and activities organized in the cities.
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We will look at affect theory (Tomkins 1962, 1964, Nathanson 1992, 1994), script protocol (Cornell1994) and "the mother's idiom of care" (Bollas 1985) and we will discuss how these ideas relate to addictions in later life. Core to our discussion will be the idea that "shame is relational" DeYoung (2015).
We will explore ways of using these ideas in our work with our clients. "The gradual internalization of the therapeutic relationship is the heart of the resolution of shame." (Cornell 1994)
To offer students and practitioners a context for understanding shame and working with clients whose early relational experience(s) have damaged their capacity to form healthy relationships in the present, both with others and with themselves, sometimes resulting in their attachment to alcohol or other addictive substances.
This workshop will have a broad application to working with clients who struggle with feelings of shame, difficulties in sustaining relationships and/or alcohol or other addictions.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the day participants will have a range of ways to think about and work with clients who experience shame, addiction and/or difficulties in relationships.
Course Structure:
Didactic, experiential, discussion and small group work.
Facilitator's Biography:
Alison is an experienced TA therapist, supervisor and trainer. While she no longer works with clients or as a trainer, she maintains her supervision practice and continues to offer occasional training and seminars. She has been exploring issues of shame, pride and resilience for many years.
Published papers include:
"The Only Way Out: a consideration of suicide." (Transactions: Spring 2006)
"Shame and Resilience" (Strokes: 2014)
"The Triple Helix: a model for training TA Trainers." (ITA News: 2014)


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Helen A. (Souza) Judd, 90, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018, at Kent Hospital. She was wife of the late Walter F. Judd.
She was a daughter of the late Manuel and Evangeline (Souza) Souza. She was the beloved mother of David Judd (Elona), Patricia Leavitt (James Heffron), Sandra Rosenberger (Gary), and the late Dennis and Ronald Judd; grandmother of Amy Petrillo, Michael Judd, Michelle Ritter Amanda Algren, Megan Rosenberger; step-grandmother of Jessica and John Gohsler, Rebecca Turley and the late Jacob Gohsler; great-grandmother of Emily, Sophia and Jake Petrillo, Caroline and Jonathon Ritter, Jack and Grace Gohsler, and Madison and Jacob Turley; sister of the late Florence DeGeorge, Mary Schofield, Shirley McMullen, Betty Cunha, William and Manuel Souza.
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Arrow has finally found its footing again. After two weeks of a snoozefest storyline about Slade Wilson, the team is finally back together in Star City as all hell breaks loose on Thanksgiving of all days.
Remember Special Agent Watson, the FBI lady who has been hell bent on outing Oliver as the Green Arrow? It looks like she has finally found enough evidence to convict him, because she shows up at a food drive where Oliver is unveiling a new SCPD precinct, with William and Felicity by his side, and promptly arrests him in front of his son, a whole lot of people and reporters.
Meanwhile, Dig tests Curtis' prototype to try and get the tremors in his hand under control, but things go horribly wrong while he is out on the field, and his nerve damage gets even worse.
So with that not so favorable scenario in mind, let's talk about the highlights of Arrow Season 6, Episode 7 "Thanksgiving".
5. Felicity and Curtis fighting. You know, as much as it pains me to say this, I am actually glad this happened. Things were going way too smoothly and there was bound to be a a few bumps along the way. I was surprised when we never touched back on the fact that Felicity had named her company Helix Dynamics, and I am so glad they talked about this.
While I like the name and it does sound good, it is also a permanent reminder of her not so distant brush with darkness. That and the fact that she is starting the company with Curtis, so he should have had some say in its name.
That said, Curtis wasn't exactly innocent here. He decided to inject their friend with a completely untested prototype that they have been working on — something that could help them mass produce the spinal implant that helps Felicity walk — without even talking to her about it. She is completely justified in her anger and it was actually really great to see them airing out their dirty laundry and eventually working things out. Because these two things actually unearthed a whole lot of other issues, so it's a good thing that everything is out in the open now and they've hashed it out and got past it.
That's what friendship and partnership is all about. Now they can move on and make an even better team together.
4. Cayden James is a sassy villain. You guys all know about my undying love for Michael Emerson's performance and he does not disappoint in "Thanksgiving". He and Black Siren make a formidable duo and their back and forth is just an absolute joy to watch. Sure, they're evil and planning awful things for Star City, but their banter is just downright hilarious sometimes.
Michael Emerson delivering his lines in such a deadpan tone is absolutely fantastic and it always gets to me.
3. Oliver and Diggle fighting. This one actually hurt to watch. Of course it wasn't the first time they got into a fight, and it most definitely won't be the last, but things seemed to run a little bit deeper this time around, especially because both of them have so much more at stake now.
Dig was definitely wrong in keeping his injury from Oliver — especially when it put the rest of the team in danger — but Oliver kind of just didn't think how much being the Green Arrow would affect John. He stepped down from Vigilante duty to keep his son safe, but Dig has a wife and kid as well, and just as much to lose. So they were both wrong, but just like with Curtis and Felicity, it was a good thing that shit hit the fan and now everything is out in the open.
The whole John-is-keeping-his-injury-a-secret thing was already getting a little ridiculous and it was only a matter of time before that particular secret came out. I'm glad it wasn't because someone else on the team got hurt because of him, but it sucks that he had to go and make his injury even worse by not coming clean about it to Oliver and Felicity.
My only beef with this particular subplot was that Diggle said that what he wanted most in life was to be the Green Arrow. I mean, where the hell did that come from?
2. Oliver Queen going out on the field again. I have to say, I missed seeing him with the suit on and kicking ass out on the field. It sucks that he is now lying to William about it, but it is for the greater good, so here's hoping that Will can understand when he eventually finds out.
1. Family. That's what this entire episode was all about, and it was only fitting, given the Thanksgiving theme. Team Arrow has become a family and this week's episode made that very clear. Whether it was Felicity and Curtis working things out, or Oliver and Dig, or how Dinah is now basically everyone's favorite person to talk to, or how Felicity didn't even blink before offering the startup money to bail Oliver out — it all came down to family and how they always have each other's backs.
Thea waking up at the end of the episode was only the icing on the cake. We started "Thanksgiving" with a glimpse of the beautiful family Oliver, Felicity and William have become, and we ended it with that core family celebrating Thanksgiving with the people they love the most. It was beautiful and it was a testament to how much these characters have grown and evolved over the years, but especially since last season.
This is the show I signed up for. These are the characters I know and love. Also, special shout out to the fact that William is calling Oliver "Dad". I just about became a puddle of feels when it happened.
Arrow airs every Thursday at 9pm on The CW. However, the show will exceptionally air tomorrow at 9pm as part of the "Crisis on Earth X" crossover event.


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Bollywood rumours come and go but their nature of intensity remains for long in the minds of Bollywood fans. While Bollywood celebs are often trolled for posting images with their co-stars, over the decades, they have given some of the most strangest and scandalous stories of all time. Some trollers have only so much time in hand, that they wait for a minute opportunity to ridicule these Bollywood stars and watch them bear the brunt of it.
Right from rumored affairs to even fake identities, here are 8 some of the strangest and ridiculous rumours which came from the Bollywood film fraternity:
1. Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra married 'secretly'
The spicy Bollywood rumour that came with a great shock factor was that of SRK and Priyanka Chopra's affair. Gossip aunties' even suggested that PeeCee aka Priyanka, got settled in Hollywood thanks to SRK's popularity! Their alleged affair even caused Gauri Khan to walk out on SRK once!
A strange conspiracy suggests that Shah Rukh Khan and Piggy Chops did get married in a 'secret arrangement' in Toronto, Canada!
2. Katrina Kaif has a 'fake' identity!
The gossip mills think that Katrina Kaif's identity isn't what it is believed to be. Bollywood rumours about her fabricated personality seem to be annoying, although her over-popularity and success can't be denied.
To make matters worse, she was said to be dating Salman Khan and at one point, they were going to walk down the aisle!
3. Priyanka Chopra had plastic surgeries
Obviously, Bollywood rumours sometimes seem to be true when you look at 'before' and 'after' images of famous celebs like Priyanka Chopra. The former Miss World Pee Cee went under the knife, as celebs usually do!
Considering her parents are cosmetic doctors, Priyanka is said to have had nose jobs and shoulder surgeries!
4. Sonakshi Sinha's 'real' mother isn't Poonam!
This is one of those shocking Bollywood rumours which has no proof, but people can't help gossiping! There have been speculations that Sonakshi Sinha is the love child of former actress Reena Roy, who had an affair with her father Shatrughan Sinha!
Even popular site Quora asked about their real truth! Reena Roy has an uncanny resemblance with Sonakshi – because of their exact smile and big pearly eyes.
5. Karan Johar and Sidharth Malhotra were in a relationship!
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This is so out of the blue, but it's equally absurd! The Bollywood rumours about this 'Student of the Year' in a relationship with openly gay director Karan Johar, seem to be totally uncool!
Because Sidharth Malhotra was struggling in his early years of his career, it was Karan Johar who launched him in 2012. Since then they formed a great bond and remain friends.
6. Kajol and Ajay Devgan live separate lives!
This Bollywood couple is the perfect. Many Bollywood rumours about celebs living separately can be true, but we can't believe this gorgeous couple could be one of them! Ajay Devgn and Kangana Ranaut had an affair 'apparently' which led to Kajol and him living separate lives!
Although it's common to find celebs living separately after years of marriage like Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia, but Kajol and Ajay have put up a united front even if these rumours were 'true'.
7. In school, Kareena Kapoor was 'knocked up'
Bollywood rumours of famous celebs like Kareena Kapoor Khan keep popping up, from their failed affair to supporting their infamous co-stars. Its's apparently true that Bollywood celebs like Kareena Kapoor have an interesting history with trollers, right? The 'Veere Di Wedding' star had a rather interesting childhood episode.
This Welham student was once said to have got 'knocked up' in the ninth grade, but thankfully, this episode was only a rumour due to her popularity!
8. Kangana Ranaut did black magic on ex-boyfriend!
Bollywood rumours consisting Kangana's ex-boyfriend, Adhyayan Suman, were too much to handle for its reason. According to gossip columns, it's rumoured that Kangana practised black magic to make her ex-boyfriend remain loyal to her!
As part of her creepy practises, Suman alleged that 'The Queen' used her menstrual blood in his food. Ouch! That must be some taste, Adhyayan.
These Bollywood rumours are not only ridiculous but some are very laughable as well!


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Are there brands that you used to buy that are no longer in your local supermarket? What do you think of all these 'home brands'? Are they just as good as the named brands, are they cheaper, or are you still hankering after something in particular that just seems to have disappeared from the shelves? Give us your opinion.Last reply: 21st May 2020 / 672 replies / Post by looklively
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Posted on: 23rd Mar 2017
Virginia30241277 says: I've got to the stage where I avoid the "big three" - Woolworths/Safeway, Coles and Aldi and I'm sick of the lack of choice with brand names and them trying to get you to purchase their store brands. I go to places like IGA and Foodworks that still have a wide range of choice in the brand names.


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FAW Trophy Final Preview
Cefn Albion and Pontardawe Town head to Park Avenue, Aberystwyth on Saturday 13 April as the two teams compete in the final of the FAW Trophy (1.30pm).
Pontardawe Town v Cefn Albion
- Saturday, 13 April 2019
- Park Avenue, Aberystwyth
- Kick Off - 13:30
- Download: Match Programme
Neither side has reached the final of the competition before and as a result there will be a new name on the trophy this weekend.
Cefn Albion of the Welsh National League Premier Division caused an upset in the semi-final as they came from behind to beat Welsh League Division Two outfit STM Sports 3-1 after extra-time at Latham Park, Newtown.
"It's always good to have a cup run," explained manager Steve Davies. "We're midway in the table so to reach both the final of the FAW Trophy and the final of the League Cup has been great for us this season. It's brilliant for the club and the community as a whole."
Victories over Johnstown Youth, Saltney Town, FC Nomads, Bow Street, Corwen and STM Sports have propelled Cefn Albion to national attention in the FAW Trophy this season, and they were well-supported at Latham Park for the semi-final.
Another big crowd is expected to follow the team from Cefn Mawr to the final on Saturday, and their support will add to what is already expected to be a great occasion for the two teams.
Welsh League side Pontardawe Town made light work of Bodedern Athletic in the semi-final, with striker Tom Blizzard scoring twice in the 4-0 victory.
Disposing of Morriston Town, Aberbargoed Buds, Abertillery Bluebirds, Swansea University and Plas Madoc on their way to reaching the last four meant that manager Andrew Stokes' side have had to do things the hard way, and he was keen to emphasise the benefits of entering the competition for the very first time this season.
"We've had a tough run of games to get here with a few difficult away ties," he explained. "My background as a coach is in developing youngsters and we've introduced a few 16-year players into the senior squad this season, which is great for us. It might sound a bit cliché, but there's a great togetherness in the squad, and we've got goals in our team as well."
The FAW Trophy has been competed for since 1890/91 when Wrexham Victoria first claimed success in the competition with a 4-1 victory over Flint Town at the Racecourse. Originally known as the Welsh Junior Cup until 1902, the title was changed to the Welsh Amateur Cup until 1974, and subsequently the FA Intermediate Cup. Since 1993 the competition has been known as the FAW Trophy. Conwy Borough are the current holders, beating Rhos Aelwyd 4-1 in the final last season.


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05 Mar COMPARISON REVIEW: FUJIFILM X-T30 a MINI X-T3 !
Source: Bjorn Moerman
On February 14, pretty much exactly 2 year after the release of the X-T20, its successor, the FUJIFILM X-T30 was released by Fujifilm Japan.
When the X-T3 (review here) was released 5 months ago, it didn't go unnoticed in the photography community! Personally I believe the X-T3 is probably the best featured camera in the X-series line, as of today.
Immediately after the announcement of the X-T3, some people started speculating whether a scaled down version like we had after the X-T2, would come out. Since the X-T1, Fujifilm has followed the tradition to bring out the small brother of the X-Tx line about 6 months after initial launch.
Early February and courtesy of the great guys of Fujifilm Middle East, I was given a black box with a brand new X-T30. Yes, given is a big word. Unfortunately I need to return the camera!
It obviously comes with the usual disclaimer that the image quality and camera firmware might not be final; the hardware did however look pretty close to the final product as did the packaging. I'm an X-Photographer (brand ambassador), but what is below is my own opinion and not that of Fujifilm. I'm not paid by Fujifilm to write what is below.
While the X-T20 is available in two colors (black and silver) the X-T30 will also be selling in a new "Charcoal Silver"; the one I tested and probably the colour I would get myself!
While some changes are clearly visible from the outside, the most noteworthy are not. The "old" X-Trans III sensor has been replaced with the new 26.1Mpx BSI…
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Gizmodo recently posted this interesting post about atmospheric diving suits.
Atmospheric diving suits allow divers to work at great depths without the complications of dealing with compression and all that that entails. Caisson disease or the bends becomes real problem when working at depths below 100 ft for very long.
One rather obvious solution is to enclose the diver in a shell that can handle the increasing pressures of the depths. That would eliminate the diver suffering the consequences of the pressure and allow them to
The downside is that they require very complicated engineering to function. Especially the arm and leg joints. The problem of sealing a rotating joint of some sort under pressure and still have the joint move is not a small one. Over the last century or so, there have been many attempts at this problem, most of them not very successful.
The first attempt at an atmospheric was this one from 1878.
Here's a link with some pic of the various suits over the years.
Atmospheric dive suits didn't become practical unit the introduction of Oceaneering's JIM suit in the mid 1970's.
The latest suit seems to be the Exosuit which appears to be amazingly flexible for an atmospheric dive suit. I wouldn't want to be suing for a long time as it's probably pretty fatiguing to move all that metal and those joints under pressure.
The need to put people into hostile work situations will require innovative and highly technical solutions for some time. It's unlikely that any machine will be flexible enough to handle the truly hostile and complex environments that exist. So when the time comes you need to put "Ivan in the suit" and go to work.


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- EFF leader Julius Malema has broken the party's silence on the VBS looting scandal
- Malema said he and the EFF had full confidence in deputy leader Floyd Shivambu and believed that he was not involved in the looting of the Limpopo-based bank
- The EFF leader instead blamed Pravin Gordhan and the National Treasury for launching a witch-hunt against the EFF
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Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has broken his party's silence on its alleged role and the role its deputy leader Floyd Shivambu played in the VBS looting scandal. Malema said he and the EFF had full confidence in Shivambu and his innocence.
Malema said the EFF's leadership were satisfied with the explanation provided by Shivambu and did not believe the deputy leader was complicit in the looting which took place at VBS. Malema said Shivambu has surrendered his bank statements to the party and the EFF could not find a single cent which Shivambu had received from VBS.
READ ALSO: Cyril denies having any prior knowledge of looting at VBS Mutual Bank
Malema and the EFF leadership held a media briefing at the party's Braamfontein headquarters earlier on Tuesday afternoon. The briefing came nearly a week after the release of Advocate Terry Motau's explosive forensic report into the VBS banking scandal.
Briefly.co.za gathered that Malema reiterated an earlier statement released by the EFF which called for those who had illegally benefitted from the looting of VBS to face the full might of the law.
Citizen.co.za reported that Malema turned his attention to the allegations levelled at his party, the report claimed the EFF had received R1.3 million from VBS. Malema said these malicious reports were as a result of a witch-hunt launched by Minister Pravin Gordhan and the National Treasury.
Malema said the witch-hunt against the EFF was as retribution for the party having exposed corruption and malpractice at the National Treasury.
Malema said the EFF rejected the notion that people were being found guilty of committing crimes in the court of public opinion. Malema called on all those implicated in the scandal to avail themselves and provide full cooperation with law enforcement officials.
EWN.co.za reported that Shivambu denies having received R10 million from his brother Brian Shivambu. Brian Shivambu is alleged to have received around R16 million from VBS and gave R10 million of that money to his brother.
Malema claims Pravin Gordhan was angry that the EFF had managed to get the former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene to resign because of his links to the Gupta family. Malema said Gordhan and Nene were allies and Gordhan was seeking retribution for Nene's departure.
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Malema said the EFF was proud of exposing Nene as a crook and forcing him to resign from office.
On Monday, the former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela urged the EFF to conduct a full-scale internal forensic investigation into the role which Shivambu had played in the VBS scandal.
Madonsela said the manner in which the EFF responded to the allegations against itself and Shivambu would be a test on whether the party was truly committed to ethical and clean governance.
READ ALSO: ANC says heads must roll over VBS Mutual Bank looting scandal
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On February 26th, 2014, Governor Inslee signed the Dream Act, known in Washington State as the Real Hope Act into law. This law allows undocumented non-citizens, who are unable to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) due to his/her immigration status, to apply for State Financial Aid through the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA) application.
Financial Aid Deadlines:
Desired Start Quarter: Winter 2020 (2019-20 WASFA)
Apply to PC Before: October 2019
Complete Financial Aid File No Later Than: December 2, 2019
Desired Start Quarter: Spring 2020 (2019-20 WASFA)
Apply to PC Before: January 2020
Complete Financial Aid File No Later Than: March 2, 2020
Desired Start Quarter: Summer 2020 (2020-21 WASFA)
Apply to PC Before: April 2020
Complete Financial Aid File No Later Than: TBD, 2020
Desired Start Quarter: Fall 2020 (2020-21 WASFA)
Apply to PC Before: April 2020
Complete Financial Aid File No Later Than: TBD, 2020
Non-U.S. citizen students should apply online for State Aid at: www.readysetgrad.org/WASFA.
The 2019-20 WASFA is now available as of October 1, 2018, and is for the 2019-20 academic year which starts Summer 2019 and extends through Spring 2020.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Must have graduated from a Washington high school or obtained a GED® (or will do so before beginning college)
- Must have lived in Washington for three years prior to, and continuously since, earning a high school diploma or equivalent
- Sign an affidavit (written promise) to file an application to become a permanent resident of the United States when eligible to apply*
- Must meet Washington College Grant Program requirements
*Students granted deferred action for childhood arrival (DACA) must also complete and sign the affidavit. To ensure you are applying on time, and you are meeting all eligibility requirements, please visit the ReadySetGrad website regularly.
Once you have completed your WASFA application for State Financial Aid, DREAMer students will also need to submit a Peninsula Financial Aid Data Sheet. Please contact the Financial Aid Office for a copy of the Data Sheet. You may email firstname.lastname@example.com or call (360) 417-6390. Data Sheets can be turned in to the Financial Aid Office by mail, by hand, or faxed to (360) 417-6395.
Once you have completed your WASFA application and submitted your Financial Aid Data Sheet to the Financial Aid Office, log into our Financial Aid Portal to check your file status and, once awarded, view your awards.
Once we have received your WASFA, we will contact you via email if we require further documentation. This could include, but is not limited to, proof of high school/GED completion, affidavit form, etc. Any additional information will be listed on your Financial Aid Portal. Please be sure to check your Portal regularly for ALL updates (you will not have access to the Portal until we have received your WASFA). A welcome email with instructions on how to access your Portal will be emailed to you upon submission of your WASFA.
- Student Financial Aid Portal - To login, you will use your Student Identification Number (assigned by the WASFA) as your username and your six-digit date of birth (MMDDYY) as your password.
The Financial Aid staff is dedicated to processing files timely. If you complete your financial aid file by the deadline, you will be notified before the quarter starts. Files are processed in date order by your file completion date, which can be viewed in the Portal.
If you have any questions about your WASFA application, please contact Financial Aid at (360) 417-6390 or the Washington Student Achievement Council at (360) 753-7800.


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How to build successful Facebook advertising campaigns
Steve Weiss was a struggling stand-up comedian in New York when he first started using advertising on Facebook in 2006. Now he is the director of MuteSix, a Facebook advertising agency managing over $100m in billings. Mumbrella's Paul Wallbank shares what Weiss has learnt along the way.
"I wanted to figure out how get people to come along to my stand up comedy shows," says Weiss of why he first spent money with the social media giant.
At Mumbrella360 earlier this month, Weiss shared what he's learned about building successful Facebook and Instagram campaigns. His main tips are strategic targeting, varied creative content and staying on top of the platforms' rapidly changing systems.
Weiss believes Facebook's targeting options levels the playing field between large and small brands and his advice is to be strategic in placing advertising.
"Segment your campaigns. Facebook is less a marketing platform and more a life-cycle marketing tool. Facebook shows your ads to the people most likely to take a specific action. So if you're not segmenting you ads, the same people will keep seeing your ads."
Developing a steady stream of new material is critical for advertising on the social media platform, Weiss believes. He recommends having three to five different creative units for each campaign.
"It's always important to do creative testing on Facebook. If you don't do creative testing then Facebook is going to drive all the traffic to one creative and what's going happen is all your audience will be overwhelmed by one crazy creative."
Testing that content on fresh audiences is also important, Weiss says. "Always test out new creatives in an ad targeting at new audiences. You always want to test new creatives on new audience," he says.
Instagram presents a different set of opportunities for marketers, observes Weiss. "People on Instagram are younger and they really don't like ads." He believes engaging influencers is critical to be successful on the platform.
"Find the best influencer, they are always better at creating content than the brand," he says. "The reality is you can never create as good content as the influencers because it's pure and it's real. They create the best ad content out there.
"Create video specifically for Instagram. The IG user is very different to the Facebook user, the FB user is a lot older, the IG user is quick to get the video and you need to make it more about the experience than the selling."
"Short-form, simple calls to action and don't overcomplicate it. Video should describe the product, should be disruptive then – boom – action!"
Despite the differences, bringing together both platforms delivers results for marketers, he observes. "Optimise placement between Facebook and Instagram, it works really well."
The new range of Facebook advertising units presents a world of opportunities for marketers, Weiss believes, citing collection adverts, dynamic advertising and direct message communications as being marketing tools worth exploring.
"Stay on top by staying current, Facebook is continuously iterating their platform whether it's collection ads or dynamic product ads for prospecting."
Weiss advises: "Every single day they are iterating so I highly recommend everyone stays active, when they announce a new feature launch something immediately.
"Facebook ad buying can be one of the most fun activities of the day or the worst."


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I help people buy and sell real estate. This is my passion and fervor. Realizing that I am assisting people make one of the biggest investment in their lives is truly humbling and it is something that I do not take lightly because I have been in your shoes.
Growing up in a military family, and selling real estate in four different states, I understand what is involved in a move. Whether it is across town, or across the country, there are many questions going through your mind. I have the understanding, compassion, and knowledge to assist you in your move.
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Transparent baggage—everything from smart suitcases to branded belt bags—is having a moment, and not just because of the brownie points you'll get with TSA. These clear carryalls let you put your good taste and Marie Kondo–honed folding skills on display. (Really want to make a splash? Try sorting your clothing by color.) And in the likely event that you're packing a few things that you don't want out in the open, stash them inside an opaque zipper pouch or packing cube. Beyond the novelty, going clear might encourage you to be especially organized the next time you travel.
The Millennial Special Edition Carry-On Luggage
Not only does this new hard-shell roll-aboard look sleek, but it also has a built-in power bank so you can charge up while you're on the go. $400; travelerchoice.com
Small Crystalline Half-Moon Pouch
Beyond the fact that having a clear cosmetic bag helps speed you through security, Madewell's vinyl version is super-easy to clean. And for once you'll actually know what's hiding at the bottom of your makeup bag. $20; madewell.com
Clear Crossbody Bag
Available with either tan or black trim, a cross-body that's just the right size to store your essentials (keys, phone, wallet, lipstick) and keep them close. Bonus: It comes with free monogramming. $175; markandgraham.com
Adidas Originals Clear Belt Bag
Need to be hands-free? This belt bag is available in either white or black trim and has two compartments to keep you organized. $35; urbanoutfitters.com
Transparent Tote Bag
The built-in opaque pocket lets you keep a few things to yourself—and you still have plenty of space to show off what you want to. $42; na-kd.com
Eastpak Orbit Backpack
A backpack that's as light as it looks—before you add your goods, it weighs in at just a little more than one pound. $70; shopbop.com
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The US Department of Energy has issued two final authorisations for Freeport LNG Expansion and FLNG Liquefaction (Freeport) to export LNG to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the US.
The Freeport LNG Terminal, located in Quintana Island, Texas is authorised to export LNG up to the equivalent of 1.4 billion ft3/d of natural gas and 0.4 billion ft3/d, for a total volume of 1.8 billion ft3/d, for a period of 20 years.
Following the recent announcement of procedural changes, the DOE evaluated the two Freeport applications after they completed the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
The Department conducted an extensive, careful review of the Freeport LNG applications. Among other factors, the DOE considered the economic, energy security, and environmental impacts and determined that exports at a rate of up to 1.4 billion ft3/d and 0.4 billion ft3/d for a period of 20 years was not inconsistent with the public interest.
Adapted from press release by Katie Woodward
Read the article online at: https://www.lngindustry.com/liquid-natural-gas/17112014/freeport-lng-granted-doe-final-approval-1796/


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[06/05/2013] Lisbon - Weeks 35 & 36: As usual stuff are getting warmer, lately. Both the weather as well as the Erasmus Life. Project deadlines reaching. May is a special month. In Sri Lanka, May comes with heavy showers. But it brings the spring flowers here, in Lisbon. Weather is changing.
[01/05/2013] Amidst the busy schedule, I was still able to have a day off, on the May day! We took a boat from Cais do Sodre to Cacilhas. From Cacilhas, we took a bus to Costa da Caparica, a magnificent beach town of Setubal district from the Almada neighbourhood, at the other end of the river. Finally, we took a bus to Lisbon - Arreiro, after enjoying(?!) the still-not-warm water of the beach. It is pretty interesting to see how the two sides of the river differ from each other, by the roads, architecture, and transportation. This was the first time I travelled across the 25th April bridge. Last time, it was over the Vasco da Gama bridge for Freeport.
Project deadlines are reaching. Hope we will get some time for a short break after the 10th of May, to enjoy the spring!


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Aspyr Media has released a demo version of its recently released shoot-em-up adventure, American McGee's Alice.
Built on the Quake III engine, the action is set in Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. All the events take place in the mind of Alice, who is suffering psychological terror.
The full working version costs £34 and is compatible with Mac OS 8.6 or later. It's also Carbonized for Mac OS X. It requires CarbonLib 1.0.x or later.
The demo is a whopping 81MB download, and is available from Aspyr. The title requires a 400MHz or better PowerPC Macintosh equipped with 148MB RAM and hardware-based 3D acceleration.


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Cheers to Dos Rios for hosting The Broome County Arts Council's Celebrity Bartending Night A 2019 UCF Campaign fundraiser!
The celebrity bartenders were Jeff Lake Regional President of NBT Bank, Emily Jablon, local artist at Jablon Studios, Michael Fosbury, President & CEO, Columbian Financial Group, and Debra Colon Columbian Financial Group 2nd VP Compliance and Asst Secretary.
These bartenders did a great job serving and entertaining the never-ending flow of people who came through the doors. For those of you who do not know, BCAC has been promoting and advancing the arts in our community since 1986. Last year, they awarded 5 General Operating Support Grants. Grantees included The Goodwill Theatre, EPAC, Roberson, Tri-Cities Opera, and the Philharmonic. In addition to these, the Broome County Arts Council awarded 14 Project grants to individual artists and small arts organizations. 100% of the money raised goes directly to arts organizations, including BCAC (it is how they keep the lights on!).


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Vietnam Classic Holiday 14 Days
Tour is started from : Hanoi
Tour is finished from : Ho Chi Minh City
Tour duration : 14 Days/ 13 Nights
Prices will depend on travel date, hotel choice, room category and number of people travelling.
Please note that all our itineraries are flexible and can be altered to suit your requirements.
- Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Danang - Hoi An - Nha Trang - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho
Day 1/ in Hanoi: Arrival – Ha Noi – Welcome dinner (D)
Day 2/ in Hanoi: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Day 3/ in Hanoi: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B, L)
Day 4/ in Halong: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cruise & Overnight on Oriental Sails Cruise (B, L, D)
Day 5/ in Hanoi: Halong – Hanoi (B, L)
Day 6/ in Hue: Hanoi – Fly to Hue – Hue Tour (B)
Day 7/ in Hue: Hue City Tour & Boat Trip (B, L)
Day 8/ in Hoi An: Hue – Danang Tour – Hoi An Walking Tour (B)
Day 9/ in Nha Trang: Hoi An – Fly to Nha Trang Beach City – Relaxing (B)
Day 10/ in Nha Trang: Nhatrang Island & Snorkeling Tour (B, L)
Day 11/ in Ho Chi Minh City/ Saigon: Nhatrang – Fly to Saigon – Tour (B, L)
Day 12/ in Homestay: Saigon – My Tho – Mekong Delta Boat Trip – Can Tho – Homestay (B, L)
Day 13/ in Saigon: Can Tho – Cai Rang & Phong Dien Floating Market – Saigon (B, L)
Day 14/ in Saigon: Saigon – Departure (B)
Summary highlights:
Hanoi: Hanoi is the convergence of thousand years of history through many dynasties till French colonized stage then American's until now. Hanoi has many famous lakes, temples, pagodas, special foods and other places for sight-seeing such as schools of different architecture like classic French style to typical Chinese and Vietnamese architecture that have been built throughout the years.
Ninh Binh/ Hoa Lu – Tam Coc: Photos, photos, photos. If your a keen photographer, use the vivid colours and scenery as the focal point of your pictures. The lakes, rivers, caves, plant life, quiet roads, and rice fields all provide a much quieter backdrop than nearby Hanoi. Come to Ninh Binh if you like to enjoy the natural world at it's best.
Ha Long Bay: Gives tourists a view of what grandeur that Nature can do. Explore the famous Thien Cung, Dau Go cave, a ride of kayak around the Bay, or with beach lover simply enjoy on the two biggest islands in Halong Bay is Cat Ba and Tuan Chau.
Hue:This city was well known to be the ancient imperial capital of Nguyen Dynasty, where it was modeled after Beijing's very own Forbidden City. Hue is the one of the places that bears many cultural heritages such as temples, moats, walls, gates, galleries, museums, palaces and royal tombs.
Danang: People who enjoy the outdoors and beaches will adore Da Nang. It's beaches stretch for miles, and during the day, totally deserted.
Hoi An: Quite simply, because it's beautiful. Touristy – most definitely, but Hoi An is one of those rare places that excessive tourism hasn't so far managed to spoil. An attractive, well-preserved old town with a great beach just down the road is always going to be a winning combination, and the tailors and silk merchants are also a big draw.
Nha Trang: A beautiful bay, distant islands dotting the horizon, miles of white sand beaches and a ring of mountains protecting it's city has made Nha Trang a tourist magnet, and rightfully so
Ho Chi Minh City: also known as Saigon, is Vietnam in high gear. To travel to Ho Chi Minh City is to be introduced to a dramatic meeting of old and new culture, a dynamic metropolis of skyscrapers and traffic juxtaposed with a wealth of ancient temples and traditional markets.
Mekong Delta/ My Tho & Can Tho: Touring the orchards, paddy fields and rowing on a small wooden boat in swamplands of the Mekong Delta, you could be forgiven for thinking you've stepped into the pages of a geography textbook.