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'I'm back in Afghanistan, I wonder what lies before me': The tragic last tweet of British woman killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul
- Jeni Ayris, from Edinburgh, died alongside 11 fellow aviation workers when a female insurgent rammed a car laden with explosives into their minibus
- Born in South Africa, she lived in Edinburgh for 20 years and had British nationality
- Friends described her as a 'great cook who loved entertaining' and keen sailor who loved sailing on the Firth of Forth and the West Coast of Scotland
- She died with eight South Africans in blast which claimed 12 lives on Tuesday
A British woman killed by a suicide bomber in Kabul wrote a tragic last message on Twitter just weeks before she died, asking: 'I am back in Afghanistan and wonder what lies before me this time.'
Jeni Ayris, from Edinburgh, died alongside 11 fellow aviation workers when a female insurgent rammed a car laden with explosives into their minibus as they drove to the airport on Tuesday.
Islamist group Hezb-e-Islami claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming it was in retaliation for the controversial American film allegedly lampooning the Prophet Mohammad which has sparked turmoil across the Muslim world.
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Bubbly: Jeni Ayris, who had been in Afghanistan for more than a month, was due to return home to see family and friends in Edinburgh only this weekend
Shocking attack: Ms Ayris, 47, died alongside 11 of her fellow aviation workers when a female suicide bomber rammed into their minibus
Ms Ayris, 47, who had been in Afghanistan for little more than a month, was due to return home to see her sister Patricia and friends in Scotland only this weekend.
Heartbroken friends described her today as a 'great cook who loved entertaining' and a passionate sailor who enjoyed boating on the Firth of Forth and along the West Coast of Scotland.
She had been working in the country for just over a year as a customer relations manager for aviation firm Air Charter Solutions/BalmOral, organising private flights for charities and NGOs into and out of the country.
'She loved her job,' said friend Richard Kellett, a restaurant manager and former Army captain in the Scots Guards.
Grief: Ms Ayris was described as 'warm' and 'wonderful' by her distraught friends and family
'She would go out there for three months at a time and come home for one. She was due to come home this weekend.
'She loved it out there and always looked forward to going back when she came home on leave.'
He said Ms Ayris, who was born in South Africa but had lived in Scotland for 20 years and gained British nationality, had no immediate family apart from sister Patricia, who he said was 'distraught' over her death.
Ms Ayris and a partner opened a cafe called Ndebele in Edinburgh several years ago, serving South African food.
Tragic: The final tweet posted by Ms Ayris weeks before she died
Devastating: Ms Ayris had been working in the country for just over a year as a customer relations manager for aviation firm Air Charter Solutions, organising private flights for charities and NGOs into and out of the country
'Patricia got a call from the company only this morning telling her her sister had been killed in a roadside bomb. It wasn't until later that she found out it was a suicide blast.
'Patricia is distraught. Jeni was her only family and she cannot come to terms with the violent manner in which her sister was killed.
'She was a wonderful woman and a wonderful friend.
'She loved sailing and spent time sailing in the Firth of Forth and on the West Coast of Scotland.
'She was a great cook and loved entertaining, dinners and parties at her house were always great fun.
No chance: Afghan security personel scour the mangled remains of the minibus in which Ms Ayris died for clues
Abandoned possessions: Afghan security personnel carry bags belonging to foreign contractors
'She was an amazing friend who could always be relied upon to help you out of any situation no matter how difficult it might be. She always had a great positive energy and a buzz about her.'
Michael Hodgson, 39, who is from the Netherlands and is a close friend of Ms Ayris, set up a Facebook page in tribute to her.
'Jeni Ayris was a warm, kind and generous person with an everyday objective of helping everyone she met,' he said.
'She had a positive boundless energy which rubbed off on everyone, making her loss all the more hurtful.
'Jeni leaves behind a sister who is her only family as well as a huge number of friends across Scotland and the world who are all absolutely devastated by her tragic death.
'Although born in South Africa, Jeni was a British citizen and her home was firmly rooted in Edinburgh where she had lived for the last 17 years.
Carnage: Security staff inspect the scene. Islamist group Hezb-e-Islami has claimed responsibility for the blast
'She loved living in the UK and was very passionate about her life in Scotland.
'For 10 years she was a popular figure in Tollcross where she ran the Ndebele South African Cafe and Delicatessen.
'Jeni was highly respected and valued in her job as a manager in the aviation sector where she was responsible for the safe air travel of NGOs (non-governmental organisations) throughout Afghanistan, and her contribution was her practical way of helping Afghanistan move forward.
'At this moment her sister and close friends ask everyone to respect the privacy of the family and their loss.'
Mr Hodgson met Ms Ayris when she first moved to Edinburgh, where they both worked as silver service waiters.
Horrific sight: Bodies were seen lying by the mangled mini-van, which was thrown at least 50 metres
He said they 'just clicked' as friends and described her as his 'night and day' and 'like a sister'.
A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: 'We can confirm that one of those killed in the attack was a dual South African and British national.
'Our deepest sympathies are with the families of all those involved.'
He said the office was liaising with the Afghan government and providing consular assistance.
The firm Ms Ayris worked for, ACS/BalmOral, said today: BalmOral Central Contracts can now confirm that all the people that were killed in the Afghanistan suicide bomb blast on Tuesday the 18th September 2012 have been identified.
Putting out the flames: Afghanistan firefighters pour water on the remains of the Sedan that carried the bomber along a major highway leading to the airport
'We have been in contact with each of the families and relatives and will be keeping them all up to date with the necessary arrangements to bring their remains back to South Africa.
'BalmOral Central Contracts wish to convey our sincere condolences to all involved and affected by this random tragic event. We thank the South African aviation community for their concern and assistance during these very difficult times.'
The bomber was named by Afghan insurgents as Fatima, 22, who was reportedly wearing a suicide vest and blew herself up on a large avenue northwest of the city centre near the airport.
Wreckage: An Afghan security officer investigates at the site of the attack, which is thought to have been carried out by a 22-year-old woman wearing a suicide vest
The criminal director for the Kabul police department, Mohammad Zahir, said eight South Africans believed to be foreign aviation company workers died in the blast and ten Afghan bystanders were wounded.
The other person killed was believed to be Afghan - possibly a driver or translator for the group.
The explosion, which went off in front of a petrol station, was so powerful it hurled the minibus about 50 metres (46 yards).
Reports from the scene said at least six bodies lay next to the destroyed mini-van.
Eight Afghan workers were also said to have been injured in the blast.
Investigation: Nato's soldiers and Afghan forces inspect the scene after the latest outbreak of violence
An eyewitness at the scene said he was waiting for a bus to go to work at 6.45am when he saw a small white sedan ram into the mini-bus.
'The explosion was so powerful and loud that I could not hear anything for ten minutes,' said Abdullah Shah, a teacher waiting at a bus stop. 'It was early and there wasn't much traffic.'
The bombing came a day after hundreds of Afghans burned cars and threw rocks at a U.S. military base in the capital in a demonstration against the anti-Islam film.
One police vehicle was burned by the mob before they finally dispersed around midday yesterday.
Proximity: The bomb blast happened near Kabul airport, killing nine and injuring eight others (file picture)
Hizb-i-Islami is led by former warlord Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. The group has recently sought to participate in a so-far fruitless peace and reconciliation effort led by President Hamid Karzai.
As part of the group's effort, it offered a peace plan that called for a broad-based government. Hizb-i-Islami is a radical Islamist militia that has thousands of fighters and followers across the north and east of Afghanistan.
Its 65-year-old leader is a former Afghan prime minister and one-time U.S. ally who is now listed as a terrorist by Washington.
Devastating: The incident was the first reported suicide car bombing ever to be carried out by a woman in Afghanistan
The Taliban have also threatened to increase their attacks against foreign targets to avenge the controversial film.
Taliban fighters last week attacked a large British base in southern Afghanistan, killed two U.S. Marines and destroyed six fighter jets. Nato forces killed 14 insurgents and captured another who participated in the attack.
In a torrent of violence blamed on the film last week, the U.S. ambassador to Libya and three other Americans were killed in an attack in Benghazi.
U.S. and other foreign embassies were stormed in cities in Asia, Africa and the Middle East by furious Muslims. At least nine other people were killed.
Shocking violence: The bomber was driving a Sedan and blew it up beside a minivan carrying foreigners on a major highway leading to Kabul's international airport
Widespread anger: Afghan police arrive at the scene of the attack, which was apparently launched in retaliation for a film mocking the Prophet Mohammad
The news will raise fears that anger over the film will feed into deteriorating security as the U.S. and other Western countries try to protect their forces from a rash of so-called insider attacks by Afghan colleagues.
The U.S. has sent ships, extra troops and special forces to protect U.S. interests and citizens in the Middle East, while a number of its embassies have evacuated staff and are on high alert for trouble.
Despite Obama's efforts early in his tenure to improve relations with the Arab and Muslim world, the violence adds to a host of problems including the continued US military involvement in Afghanistan, Iran's nuclear programme, the Syrian civil war and the fall-out from the Arab Spring revolts.
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The oldest art museum in Mississippi, Laurel's Lauren Rogers Museum of Art (LRMA) was founded in 1923 as a memorial to Lauren Eastman Rogers, who had died suddenly two years earlier. Rogers was the only heir of his parents and his maternal grandparents, who had a substantial timber fortune. In the wake of Rogers's death, the family created the Eastman Memorial Foundation "to promote the public welfare by founding, endowing and having maintained a public library, museum, art gallery and educational institution, within the state of Mississippi." The LRMA's Georgian Revival building was designed by Rathbone DeBuys of New Orleans and completed in 1923, with major additions in 1924 and 1983. Ironwork inside was created by noted craftsman Samuel Yellin. The LRMA was originally both a museum and a public library, but most library holdings not related to art were transferred to the Jones County Library in 1978–79, leaving the museum to focus solely on promoting, teaching about, and exhibiting the fine arts.
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10 Traveller reviews from Holiday Watchdog
Waste of money
"We took this place based on a recommendation of their website the Week of August 26- September 2, I took my family of 5, and 3 friends. We stayed in Unit # 19 garden, we requested a ocean front and were told we could just request a ocean front when we arrived. We did and that's were the fun stopped! They told us to upgrade they needed an additional $ 300.00. Ice and Bottle water were extra, maid service was an additional $ 82.50 per DAY! The unit was WORN, the carepting was old and ripped, the stove back left burner shorted out and shot a fireball across the kitchen, the sink leaked water all over the floor, the air-conditioning didn't work. They finally figued that out and removed the most disgusting air filter clogged with approximately 1/4 of dirt. Thier Swimming pool was missing pieces of concrete and the had paint missing. The water quality was GREEN, and not the clear sea kind, you couldn't see the bottom of the pool. It remained this way the entire week. Do yourself a favor and look around and ask lots of questions before you settle for a poorly run and worn time share like this."
Holiday details
- Travel date: 8th September 2006
"We just got back from our first time in the Bahamas and stayed at Guanahani Village.We had an OceanView Villa that faced the pool and ocean.It was just beautiful!! The villa was so spacious.There was a living room and kitchen on the first floor and a patio that looks out to the ocean.Then with the master bedroom & second bedroom on the second floor and a third bedroom w/twin beds and a sundeck on the third floor.Each bedroom has its own bathroom too!Just right for our family.With enough beds and space for everyone. You can take the #10 bus right out front of Guanahani Village and it will take you downtown to the Straw Maket or anywhere in between for $1 pp.It will also take you to the CityMarket for grocies or SuperValue grocery store(better store).Food is very expensive on the island so we packed a suitcase full from Walmart and brought it w/us and bought our refrigerator things there.They do have a patio w/a BBQ and the washer & dryer came in handy. The beach is small, but ,nice!,If your looking for excitment go somewhere else.If you want to go to the Bahamas and relax by the pool and enjoy the beach this it the place for you!! Bring you own snorkle gear you can snorkle right off the beach....also we HIGHLY recommend the "Sea Island Adventures" tour!!Its a 3 for 1 price.Snorkle trip on a pirvate island(ROSE ISLAND) Beach escape-lay out or use they're kayak,paddle boats,tubes.Picnic BBQ all included in the price!There is an advertisement in the Bahamas hard cover book on the coffe table in the villas and mention the 10% discount off the price.It was absolutely beautiful!!!!"
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- Travel date: 7th July 2006
Great for families
"Went to Guanahani with my husband and kids and we had a really great time. The townhouse was a little time worn, but very spacious and really well set up. The grounds were really pretty. We stayed in Unit 33 and if I could make a recommendation, try to avoid units 29 and up if possible. They back on to West Bay street and it is very noisy at night. It had a fully equipped kitchen and the dishwasher and washer/dryer were very handy. My kids range in age from 3 up to 16 and all of them were really happy with our holiday. It was really quiet and relaxing. The grocery store was a short walk and that was very convenient. The pool area was quite nice although the beach (or lack therof) was a touch disappointing. What little beach that was there was overcome by a giant mountain of seaweed! We were pleasantly surprised to have housekeeping every day. There were tons of towels and linens. The ladies at the front desk were extremely helpful. They booked our excursions and were very willing to assist us. I took the other traveller's advice in the other reviews and went to the Thursday night dinner at the pool bar but was a little disappointed. It was expensive for what we were served. The timeshare owners were wonderful and very friendly. We would absolutely go back. It was perfect for a family set up. Christine"
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- Travel date: 22nd February 2006
Great Guanahani
"This resort is off the beaten track, but very convenient to the buses. The bus drivers will stop almost anywhere on their route to pick you up when you are not in the city. There, they only stop at the bus stops because it's so crowded. We were glad to be away from the center of town. A supermarket is within walking distance that has great prices. Do not spend the time and extra fare to go to the market further away. They have comparable prices, although it is quite expensive, but better than eating out every night. Our 3 bedroom townhouse was very comfortable with a great patio and the pool right outside the door. The "beach" opens in the morning and disappears overnight. At midday, you can walk the beach up to the bigger hotel and layout on a real beach, but this one fun on itsâ own. Guanahani is not a party hotel, but it's close to good restaurants such as Johnny Canoe (excellent food). Johnny's is great for seafood and happy hour drinks. As everything in the Bahamas, it can get pricey. Be sure to take the bus to "Twin Brothers" restaurant in the fishing district (halfway between the city and Guanahani)-GREAT fish. The staff is great and a hospitality suite is available for use when leaving. The staff will watch the luggage in the office area. They sell 5 gallon bottles of water (very convenient instead of lugging it from the supermarket) and the price is the same. If we ever go back, weâd stay here again. Across the street from Guanahani is great Pastry shop-WONDERFUL sweets an bread and a liquor store with great rum prices. Donât bother going to a bigger store since the prices are the same and youâll have to carry it further. They have a great deal-purchase 5 bottles and get 20% off-exceptional deal!!!!"
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- Travel date: 9th June 2005
Guanahani Village- Pros and Cons
"We stayed here in May 2005. The Guanahani Village is a timeshare and has its pros and cons. Pros â The place is very large. We had a garden view which has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths spread across 3 floors. It has a full size kitchen with everything you need, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, and even a washer and dryer. The time share comes with 2 TVâs. There is a privet patio where you can sit out and bar-b-que. Cons â It is a little far off the beaten path. We went with a young child and did not rent a car. If you want to walk to the market or the casino, itâs about a 10 min walk or you can take the bus for 1 dollar and they run often. The beach is very small and could use a little cleaning. The pool was a little chilly, but very nice, Maybe because we went in May and the water did not have a chance to warm up yet. The timeshare itself could use some fixing up. Some new paint and carpets would help. Overall the Guanahani Village was a good place to stay. Even though it could use some updating, the place is clean and large with a kitchen and that was the reason we stayed here. They have a nice tennis court and the pool area is also adequate. They offer a 5 gallon bottle of water for 5 dollars and a bag of ice for 4 dollars, take them up on it. The staff was very friendly and helpful, they get an A++."
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- Travel date: 23rd May 2005
Practically grew up here.
"I love this place. It's true that it's age is starting to show, but I still love it. I have been here about ten times and have some hints to a better vacation. 1) Upgrade to an oceanfront condo. It's worth it. The units are much bigger and the two HUGE terraces overlook the ocean. There isn't even a comparison in my book. (I've stayed in both). I would pay double just to upgrade. The units on the ends are the best not only for the view but they have a little extra outdoor space. 2) If you like tennis, bring your own rackets and balls. There is a tennis court, but a lot of times there aren't any rackets and/or balls in the office. 3) RENT A CAR. The kitchens are great. But the grocery store is about 1/4 -1/2 mile or more down the road. Not fun schlepping groceries down the street in the heat, when you could be relaxing. Also, you will want the car to go to Altantis because the casino on cable beach is boring and nearly empty. (Although you can walk to the casino on cable beach via the road/sidewalk, it's not entirely safe late at night for females.) Also, the taxi cost to/from the airport is expensive ($27 for atlantis for one person, but slightly less to cable beach, but add surcharges for additional people.) And you can usually get a better rate by booking while still in the states. Go for the stick shift, it's a lot cheaper. The economy cars are much smaller than the economy class in the states. The cars are usually in less than perfect shape, a door handle or window control may be broken so don't expect an '05 altima or anything. But still VERY worth it from a practical point of view. 4) If you have room in your suitcase, bring some food. The prices in the grocery store (and everywhere on the island) are very expensive. 5) Bring patience. Bahamians are notorious for poor service and bad attitudes. It's amazing how anything gets done here. If you need the locals to be super friendly go to BVI. 6) Bring a snorkel and mask. There is a small man-made reef right off the beach. 7) Expect a small beach. The beach is TINY. Difficult, if not impossible to lay out on the beach. But the pool area is nice and right next to the beach. I'm a beach person, and I don't mind it. 8) Rooms: The bedroom upstairs on the third floor (oceanfront) is open to the stairway. It's on it's own floor, but there is no door. Not a big deal. The big, private terrace for that bedroom make that room my favorite. It has two twin beds. The master bedroom on the 2nd floor with a king size bed is large with lots of closet space and a huge window with a view of the ocean. The third bedroom is the runt of the litter. Whoever gets that one should pay less as it is not nearly as nice as the others. 9) Bring hangers. Sometimes there is enough, sometimes there isn't. 10) Make use of the grill. It's great. 11) Bring beach towels, your favorite soap and shampoo. I bring my own pillowcase too. 12) There is a washer and dryer in each unit."
Holiday details
- Travel date: 25th February 2005
Great place to stay in Cable Beach
"My family (me, my husband and two teenagers) just returned home after spending a week at Guanahani Village. We were very happy with our decision to stay there. Rates were probably the most affordable on Cable Beach. REALLY affordable for us -- as a military family, we are fortunate to have the "Armed Forces Vacation Club" (which is administered by RCI), so we booked through them. I think the most important decision you have to make before staying here is 1.) Do you want to stay in a resort with lots of activity or 2.) Do you want to stay in a place with lots of space, where you can cook your own meals? Guanahani is the latter. Guanahani Village is relaxing and quiet. The condos are three stories high and have three bedrooms, with two additional roll-away beds. We stayed in a "garden unit", so we had 2 1/2 bathrooms. (Great water pressure!) The kitchen has full-sized appliances and they were all new and in perfect working order. They provided plenty of pots, pans, plates, glasses and utensils. There's a microwave and a blender, which we used to mix those wonderful tropical drinks. Oh, almost forgot -- there's an apartment sized washer and dryer, which came in handy. (They provide dishwasher detergent, but you'll need to bring your own clothing detergent. Woolite works very well.) The village office can schedule tours, if you so desire. There is a snackbar by the pool, run by Henry, who is a fantastic guy. He and my husband really hit if off. Make sure to sign up for his Thursday night dinner...it is delicious and cheap by Nassau standards. Buses pass by the front of the village frequently and only cost $1. We never had to wait more than a few minutes until one came along. Some are air conditioned, some not, but ALL play wonderful music. Pay the driver when you get off the bus. Either tell him where you want to stop when you get on or just yell out "bus stop, please". The "end of the line" for bus routes 10 and 10A is right by the straw market in Nassau, in the thick of the shopping district. There are two grocery stores nearby - CityMarket (small and expensive) and SuperValue (bigger and less expensive). You can walk to CityMarket, but will have to take the bus going west to SuperValue. We had no problems carrying all our groceries on the bus. The Crystal Palace Casino, Radisson, and Nassau Beach Hotel are within walking distance, along the main road. (Cross to the right side -- it has a sidewalk the whole way down.) Nassau Beach Hotel hosts the "hopping" restaurant "Cafe Johnny Canoe". Make sure you try the "Guava Duff". There are two small "straw markets" across the road from the resort hotels. (Hint: Use the casino ATM -- they distribute American bills and don't surcharge!) The pool is a decent size and the beach is a little small, but it is clean and has nice sand. There are two little patch reefs right off the shore and we enjoyed snorkeling and watching the colorful fish. There are two outside showers between the beach and the pool. The units have a great selection of cable TV channels (2 TVs in the unit -- each pretty new) and my teenagers watched all of their favorite shows. Furniture is overstuffed wicker and very comfortable. Floors are white ceramic tile. Decor is very Caribbean! We had a nice private patio area with a table and lounge chairs in our "backyard", as well. I can't complain one bit! The staff was friendly and efficient. They'll even deliver bottled water and ice to your unit. (You'll need it!) We will certainly return to visit again. We told Henry we'd be back!"
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- Travel date: 29th June 2004
Worn, but still lovely
"We own a timeshare at Harbourside ( Atlantis's over-the-top luxury condos) and Guanahani is VERY different, but it really is a great place to stay and enjoy...the pros: large roomy LR and small but adequate full kitchen and dining room for 6, 2 balconies and a fenced in courtyard w/bar-b-q grill, washer and dryer (a MUST for families like mine ), a king bed and 4 more twin beds in 3 total BRs, 3 1/2 baths, quiet, right there on the nice clean beach with INCREDIBLY beautiful water and soft white sand ( always my favorite part of the trip ), snorkeling is right there, a good sized pool heated to 80 degrees the day we were there...you can catch the #10 bus downtown for a buck each and catch other buses to all over the island for another $1 each...quiet, friendly, pleasant people there, convenient to every other activity you want to check out, the other owners present were nice and friendly, a good relaxed place in a clean well lit and nicely landscaped community...the cons:worn a bit...the closets and cabinets are a little squeaky and creaky...a drapery was torn...and it is quiet there..if you want action, go somewhere way more expensive and get all the action you want, like at Harbourside/Atlantis, where a good sized 2 bedroom ( but still smaller unit than Guanahani) cost double or triple (depending on the time of year you buy)...This is just a really super nice place to stay with a large family or bunch of friends where everybody can spread out and relax, even though it is worn...hey, I'm not living there forever, just a week each visit, and it is close to everything, clean, relaxing, and has a fabulous beach and nice pool...go with a relaxed demeanor, 'cause nobody is fast in the Bahamas, but most are A WHOLE LOT NICER than in the USA..relax and enjoy the people, smile and talk to everybody, and if you are high maintenance, do not go to this property...you won't be happy here and we owners don't want to hear you complaining !!! lol ALL IN ALL, A LITTLE WORN, BUT AN EXCELLENT VALUE FOR SPACIOUSNESS AND NICE ATMOSPHERE AND FANTASTIC WATER !!!"
Holiday details
- Travel date: 28th January 2004
A 'Must See' Visit
"My friends and I went there and found the people very helpful and friendly. The Village was so nice and clean and comfortable that I decided to buy a time-share there. The rates were more than compatible to other places around and accommodations were far more than we have ever had with any other time-share. My friends that joined me on this vacation were equally impressed and will consider a time-share in the near future when it is more convenient for them to do so. I highly recommend this Village if you want a wonderful place to stay and be centrally located to all things. You even have the Mayor of the Island living just down the block, so it can't be "ALL" bad, RIght??!!!!!!"
Holiday details
- Travel date: 11th October 2003
Guanahani Village
"If you stay here, reconfirm your reservations. We made reservations in April for a unit in Aug. When we called to confirm,they had no record of us even though we had sent a deposit. When my daughter arrived late,(we had left her key at the gatehouse) there was no one to be found. After wandering around in the pouring rain for 30 minutes she finally found the gauard who let them into their unit. Then the crowning blow! The air conditioning was broken and the upstairs was at least 100 degrees. They finally moved them to another unit, fixed the airconditioning the next day and moved them back. The top floor rooms are not adaquately air conditioned and are stifling hot! The pool is nice and the beach is clean, but small. Another aside, if you plan to use an electric razor, hair dryer or other appliance, there are no plugs in the bathrooms!"
Holiday details
- Travel date: 27th September 2003
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The internal political landscape of 1950's Soviet Russia takes on darkly comic form in a new film by Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated writer/director Armando Iannucci. In the days following Stalin's collapse, his core team of ministers tussle for control; some want positive change in the Soviet Union, others have more sinister motives. Their one common trait? They're all just desperately trying to remain alive. A film that combines comedy, drama, pathos and political manoeuvring, The Death of Stalin is a Quad and Main Journey production, directed by Armando Iannucci, and produced by Yann Zenou, Kevin Loader, Nicolas Duval Assakovsky, and Laurent Zeitoun. The script is written by Iannucci, David Schneider and Ian Martin, with additional material by Peter Fellows.
"A simply brilliant comedy, the writing is sharp, knowing and supremely funny. The darkness that underpins the humour is a thoughtful, necessary addition to an otherwise laugh out loud riot. Loved it."
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|Silva Rhetoricae; Ad Herennium 300-304; Ad Herennium 4.21-22.29-31 ("adnominatio"); Rutil. 1.3; Isidore 1.36.12; Fraunce (1588) 1.24 ("paronomasia," "agnominatio," "allusion"); Putt. (1589) 212 ("prosonomasia," "the nicknamer"); Day 1599 86 ("prosonomasia"); Hoskins (1599)15; JG Smith (1665) ("paronomasia"); Holmes (1806) ("paronomasia"); De Mille (1882); Waddy (1889)("pun"); Bullinger (1898) ("paronomasia; or rhyming-words")' Vickers (1989) ("paronomasia")
|Earliest Source
|punning, prosonomasia, pun, rhyming-words
|Gk. para, "alongside" and onomos, "name" ("to alter slightly in naming")
|Linguistic Domain
1. Using words that sound alike but that differ in meaning (punning). (Silva Rhetoricae)
2. The figure in which, by means of a modification of sound, or change of letters, a close resemblance to a given verb or noun is produced, so that similar words express dissimilar things. (Ad Herennium)
3. likenesse of words: a figure when by the change of one letter or syllable in a word, the signification also is much altered, &c. (JG Smith)
4. Paronomasia to the sense alludes, When words but little vary'd it includes. (Holmes)
6. A Pun is an unexpected relation between words, or a play on words. It is an inferior species of wit, and one which is often carried to a tiresome excess; yet it can not be denied that puns are sometimes very effective.(Waddy)
7. The Repetition of Words similar in Sound, but not necessarily in Sense... [see Etymology] The figure is so-called because one word is places alongside of another, which sounds and seems like a repetition of it. But it is not the same ; it is only similar. The meaning may be similar or not, the point is that two (or more) words are different in origin and meaning, but are similar in sound or appearance. (Bullinger, 325)
8. PARONOMASIA. Paronomasia, a likeness of words; derived from the Greek (para,) which in composition, signifies with alteration, and (onoma, ) a name, from, (paranomazo,) to change or allude to a name. This Figure employs the same word to a very different purpose, and sometimes it changes one letter or syllable of a word to another sense and signification. (Norwood, 72)
9. Paronomasia (agnominatio or allusio), where, two or more words are used in proximity which are similar in sound but different in sense. (Vickers 497)
1. A jesting friar punned upon the name of the famous humanist Erasmus, "Errans mus" [erring mouse]. —Puttenham (Silva Rhetoricae)
2. (1) "Hie qui se magnifice iactat atque ostentat, venit antequam Romam venit" (Ad Herennium)
2. (2) "Hie quos homines alea vincit, eos ferro
2. (3) "Hinc avium dulcedo ducit ad avium" (Ad Herennium)
2. (4) "Hie, tametsi videtur esse honoris cupidus, tantum tamen curiam diligit quantum Ciiriam?" (Ad Herennium)
2. (5) "Hie sibi posset temperare, nisi amori
2. (6) "Si lenones vitasset tamquam leones, vitae tradidisset se" (Ad Herennium)
2. (7) "Videte, iudices, utrum homini navo an vano credere malitis" (Ad Herennium)
2. (8) "Deligere oportet quern velis
4. Friends are turned Friends. (Holmes)
6. The following are examples:
6. Observing on a board the warning, "Beware the dog," Hood wrote underneath, "Ware by the dog?" (Waddy)
6. Dean Ramsay tells of a soaked Scotch minister who was rubbed down at the kirk, and told he need not fear; he would be dry enough when he got into the pulpit. (Waddy)
6. The Romans were said to urn their dead, but we earn our living. (Waddy)
7. Gen. 4:25. -"She called his name Seth (in Hebrew, Sheth). For God, said she, hath appointed (in Hebrew sheth, "set") me a seed instead of Abel, whom Cain slew." (Bullinger, 326)
8. Matt. 8. 22. Let the dead bury their dead: the first words signify a moral death, those that are dead, in trespasses and sins; but, the last imply a natural death, such as are dead and departed this life. (Norwood, 73)
8. 2 Cor. 10. 3. Though we walk in the flesh, yet we do not war after the flesh: though we are men, and made in the same fashion like other men; yet in this respect we differ from them, for we place no confidence in the arm of flesh, no assistance from the world, but all our sufficiency is from God. (Norwood, 73)
9. Mad in pursuit and in possession so.
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|adnominatio, polyptoton, antanaclasis
|"Paronomasia is accomplished by many different methods: (1) by thinning or contracting the same letters, (2) by extending the same letters, (3) by lengthening the same letter, (4)by shortening the same letter, (5) by adding letters, (6) by omitting letters, (7) by transposing letters, (8) by changing letters." (Ad Herennium)
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The Senate unanimously passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package late Wednesday that aims to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The measure expands unemployment benefits, gives $100 billion to hospitals dealing with coronavirus, provides $350 billion in federally guaranteed loans to small businesses, and sends direct payments of $1,200 to Americans earning up to $75,000. The House is expected to vote on the legislation — the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history — on Friday.
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Consolidation Debts: loans and mortgage, how to apply
The debt consolidation loan is one of the financing options that Astrofinance reserves to its customers. This is certainly an excellent opportunity, for this reason in this article we will analyze the characteristics of this product, to see to whom it is addressed and why it may be useful to choose it. Finally, how …. Continue Reading


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2006 Lincoln Mark LT 4×4 with 166K miles. it has about 100 mi on a brand new remanufactured transmission. Every option works including the DVD player and heated leather seats! Also, both exhaust manifolds have been replaced with new, with the passenger side being done probably 70 miles ago. Hard Shell painted to match tonneau cover with new lift cylinders replaced last year. This truck has been really well taken care of.
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Price Alert
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ATX Mid Tower
Black / Green
Power Supply
Side Panel Window
Power Supply Shroud
Front Panel USB
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- USB 2.0 Type-A
Motherboard Form Factor
- Mini ITX
- Micro ATX
Full-Height Expansion Slots
Half-Height Expansion Slots
Maximum Video Card Length
- 294 mm / 11.575" With Drive Cages
- 406 mm / 15.984" Without Drive Cages
- 560 mm x 284 mm x 556 mm
- 22.047" x 11.181" x 21.89"
Internal 2.5" Bays
Internal 3.5" Bays
- 3.123 ft³
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- 52 months ago
from completed build First Build (FanBoy)
BEAUTIFUL CASE! only issue i have is LEDs don't work. After built i had some power issues so possible its not the cases fault but i do not know
- 21 points
- 30 months ago
from completed build Novice Build: A First Timer's Tale
Don't judge. I love it, but don't judge. I found that harddrive collumn a little tedious, for if you dont have or plan on having 9 harddrives... yeah. I would've prefered for it to be just not there, and have a larger window. But nothing really more I have to say about that. <3
- 20 points
- 53 months ago
from completed build Razer Skylake build
Great case, well built from steel as such it's very sturdy and heavy. I like the exclusion of the bay drives as I don't use optical disks. This case does allocate a lot of space for hdd drives, so I had to mod the case to remove that panel. It comes with a fan hub on the back but it's not PWM so will be replacing it. A lot of great accent lights with this case and illuminated razer logos.
- 16 points
- 56 months ago
from completed build The end of Haswell, a value build
Awesome case. I have heard that people had issues with LEDs on it, but mine work perfectly. the side panel is a little dark, but an $8 LED strip off of Newegg mounted in the top fixes that. There is plenty of room for cable management. I really like the PSU cover (even if it makes it hard to plug in cables) and the SSD mounts on top of it. My biggest issue isn't necessarily with the case, but my motherboard has 2 USB 3.0 headers, neither of which works well with this case. This case has plenty of room for radiators for when I build a custom loop in the future. the drive cage area is also very open when you remove the drive sleds since there are no rails for the sleds, so that should have room for a radiator and pump.
Another slight issue is that it is impossible (AFAIK) to get positive air pressure while filling all of the fan slots.
Docked a star for having a fan hub instead of a fan controller, I will either get a fan controller, or add a potentiometer to the fan hub.
EDIT: I recently got 2 1 TB hardrives and discovered that a radiator mounted in the front can potentially interfere with the mounting of the hard disks and that a lot of the cable management room is taken up when the hard drives are in place.
- 14 points
- 49 months ago
from completed build My first PC build skylake 6700k
Great look, great functionality. Matte finish still shows finger prints as to be expected. LEDs can be confusing for beginners
- 14 points
- 38 months ago
from completed build Life Is Just A Game - Just A Razer Build
Solid case .Razer marks on it.
- 14 points
- 2 months ago
from completed build #dadlife PC Gaming
My old case I bought and used when the hand-me-down parts came from my bro a few years back. Was heavily into Razer, this is not Chroma so the LEDs are stuck on static Razer Green. Will be replacing this one, but unsure of what to replace it with.
Why 2 stars: If you like Razer, great! If you like static green LEDs great! If you don't like RGB's at all also great! 2 because of HORRIBLE air flow, for not being chroma, and being on the expensive end as well (at time of purchase). Good build quality though, except the screws and screw holes. Acrylic window also scratches easy.
- 11 points
- 34 months ago
from completed build The RΛZΞR Yuxa
I could not be more satisfied with this case. The black finish looks amazing with the green LEDs and the cable management worked out pretty well. This case has just about everything you will need and some you didn't know you need from cable cut outs to fan hub/controller. The dark inside when looking through the window looks awesome with just a tiny bit of LED so you can see the outlines of the parts but I highly prefer the look of the case when paired with green RGB ram and green HUE+ controlled lights. (That's what I did) I'm a first time builder so take this for what you will but I was able to build my first PC easily because of this case.
- 7 points
- 5 months ago
from completed build My First Gaming PC Build (All AMD)
I really love this case and I definitely recommend getting if you can get your hands on one because it looks great with the under glow and green Razer logos on it and it has loads of hard drive bays and room for two 360mm radiators!
- 6 points
- 59 months ago
from completed build My awesome razer build
very stylish but terrible airflow and there is a recall on the leds and it has been over 2 months since i ordered my case and i still havnt gotten the replacement leds
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The Police in Benue, Wednesday, said they have arrested eight herdsmen over the death of 10 persons and seven livestock guards in Guma and Logo Local Governments of the state on Monday.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Moses Yamu, announced this in a statement.
No fewer than 20 people were killed and 30 others, including children, injured, by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Monday and Tuesday.
"Eight herdsmen, six in Guma and two in Logo, had been arrested in connection with the attacks," the police spokesman said.
He added that the command had made additional deployments to the troubled area to forestall further occurrence and restore confidence of the people.
Yamu stressed the situation in the two local government areas had been brought under control while investigation was ongoing.
He said:"They attacked Tomater village in Sengev Council ward, Akor village in Nzorov council ward and Bakin Kwata village in Umanger council ward of Guma LGA.
"Among those killed were seven (7) members of Benue State Livestock Guards, their vehicle burnt and an uncertain number of persons injured in separate attacks between 31/12/2017 and 02/01/2018.
"Again, Agba-Uko near Azege village and Tse-Aga village of Logo LGA experienced the same fate, where one person was killed, one motorcycle burnt and four persons injured.
"All the injured from both LGAs are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals in the State."
According to him, five combined teams of mobile and conventional policemen led by Assistant Commissioner of Police, Operations, ACP Emmanuel Adesina have engaged the armed herdsmen in a gun duel in Guma.
The Benue Anti-Open Grazing Law came into effect on November 1, 2017 to forestall attacks on Benue communities by suspected herders.
The law stipulates five year jail term or an option of N1m fine for violators.
The attack is the first by suspected herdsmen since the law came into effect.
No fewer than 20 people were killed and 30 others, including children, injured, by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. They attacked villagers killing and maiming as many who came their way.
Governor Samuel Ortom wept openly when he saw the magnitude of the attack during his visit Tuesday to the Benue State University, Makurdi where the bodies were kept in a morgue.
According to him, nine of the dead were livestock guards – the enforcers of the anti-open grazing law.
The law is to check the herdsmen, who have been killing people. Its implementation has started despite protests by Miyetti Allah, an organisation of Fulani herdsmen.
Ortom said the law was not targetted at any ethnic group and wondered why the herdsmen had taken it so personal to the point of unleashing terror on the people.
It was also learnt that more people were killed in Tomatar, Saghev districts in Guma Local Government Area. But the number could not be ascertained.
A tearful 30-year old woman Miss Dooshima Anande, said her brother who had just completed his National Youth Service was killed.
Villagers were leaving in droves with their property.
Meanwhile, residents of Makurdi on Wednesday trooped out on the streets to protest against Tuesday's attack on some farmers, calling on the presidency to bring the culprits to book.
The residents were seen with placards bearing inscriptions such as "presidential intervention needed" and "stop this incessant blood bath".
Some of the protesters, who shouted on top of their voices, said the Federal Government should intervene and stop the madness.
The protesters, mostly youth, barricaded most routes leading in and out of the state.
The youth have vowed not to leave the streets until the presidency speaks on the killings.
One of the protesters, Terhemen Anum said that some residents in Guma and Logo local government areas and yet to be determined number of peasant farmers, women, children and the aged were attacked while "no one has spoken from the high places".
Another resident, Ruth Agba, said there was evidence that the gunmen killed some farmers, burnt down their homes and destroyed their farms, crops.
Ms. Agba said the attackers' mode of operation did not differ from Boko Haram terrorists. She said the extent of impact and devastation on victims means the attackers should declared as terrorists.


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CounterPath Announces Release of Messaging Convergence Gateway to Enable SMS Between VoIP and Mobile Subscribers
CounterPath Corporation (TSX-V: CCV; OTCBB: CPAH), a leading provider of desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions, today announced the general availability of its Messaging Convergence Gateway (MCG). The MCG is a carrier-based, core-network messaging server that bridges VoIP and mobile networks' Short Messaging Service (SMS) infrastructure. With the MCG, service providers can enable their VoIP softphone subscribers to send and receive SMS text messages to and from mobile phone numbers by adding a non-intrusive gateway component to their existing infrastructure.
"SMS has surpassed telephone calls to become today's most widely used means of device-driven communication," said Donovan Jones, CEO of CounterPath. "Until now, consumers were unable to seamlessly send SMS text messages from their mobile phones to VoIP numbers. CounterPath's MCG technology changes that by freeing SMS from mobile devices and extending it to consumers using our Bria softphone on their PC. This groundbreaking technology changes the landscape of mobile communications and provides numerous benefits to VoIP service providers and consumers alike, most notably taking consumers one step closer to single-number identity, a key aspect of Unified Communications."
The MCG is designed for fixed VoIP systems with assigned telephone numbers. Once deployed in the VoIP operator network, the MCG allows two-way text communication between CounterPath's Bria softphone and mobile devices. Deployed in this manner, there is no need to replicate the mobile operator's SMS infrastructure, as neither a Messaging Service Centre (SMSC), or Home Location Register (HLR), is required. This greatly reduces capital expenditure and complexity for rolling out SMS services to VoIP users and provides an additional revenue opportunity for service providers.
Additional benefits to service providers include greater adoption and stickiness of their softphone services and ease of implementation. Consumers benefit from significantly more streamlined communications: they no longer have to leave their PCs to send and receive text messages with their mobile contacts and the texting experience is enhanced based on intuitive integration with the CounterPath softphone.
The MCG is built on the same platform as CounterPath's Network Convergence Gateway (NCG) offering. Service providers who want to maximize the value of a fully deployed Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solution can implement the NCG to extend single-number mobile voice, text, multimedia messaging and video services to residential, corporate and hotspot locations with broadband access.
For more information on the CounterPath MCG, visit mrkt-stg.counterpath.com/messaging-convergence-gateway-mcg.html.
About CounterPath
CounterPath Corporation is a leading provider of innovative desktop and mobile VoIP software products and solutions. The company's product suite includes SIP-based softphones, server applications and Fixed Mobile Convergence (FMC) solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) to cost-effectively integrate voice, video, presence and Instant Messaging (IM) applications into their VoIP offerings and extend functionality across both fixed and mobile networks.
CounterPath's customers include some of the world's largest telecommunications service providers and network equipment providers including AT&T, Verizon, BT (British Telecommunications PLC), Deutsche Telekom, Cisco Systems, Mitel and Nortel.
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text: Approval to visit People wishing to visit residents of the Great Falls Prerelease Center must complete and return a Visitor Application and Background Authorization Form.The form is available for download by clicking the link above, can be obtained at the center, or a resident may mail one to you. A criminal history check must be completed on all visitors prior to approval and admission to the center. The completed questionnaire can be dropped off at the center or mailed to: Great Falls Prerelease Center ATTN: Alan Scanlon 1019 15th Street N Great Falls, MT 59401 If you have questions about visiting, you may call the center at (406) 727-0944. Visiting conditions No more than four people, including children, may visit a resident at one time. Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol are prohibited. In addition, visitors: must bring a state or federal picture ID must not wear revealing clothing; undergarments are required. are prohibited from bringing drugs, drug paraphernalia, alcohol, weapons, purses, diaper bags and packages into the pre-release center. Review the center's complete visitation rules on their website.


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Dogs go Dutch is run by Claudy Vredenburg. She migrated from Holland to Australia in 2013. She changed careers from optician to dog groomer, to work in an industry closer to her heart. She's an outdoor, creative, woman with a bubbly character who loves to take everything to the fullest. Like probably most dog groomers, Claudy just loves to be around our furry four legged friends and grooming gave her a new look into the dog world.
To become a professional dog groomer she needed a professional grooming school and The Grooming School based in Cooranbong, NSW, Australia came out the best, so Claudy decided to go there to follow a five week grooming course that mainly handled the practical side of the job but also included theory/self-study. A practical and written test needed to be completed at the end of the course to become an IPG Salon details certified dog groomer and therefore ready to successfully start Dogs go Dutch.


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The Al Casale is at your disposal to discover the traditional dishes with typical local cuisine rich in memory and the taste of its territory, prepared using organic products. Among the specialties of the local gastronomic tradition, we'll make our guests enjoy the fresh home-made pasta, such as: Cavatieddi, ricotta ravioli served with pork stew, vegetable soups to be served with croutons, scacce Ragusane baked in a stone oven, arancini.
We produce cheeses and jam all made with our first fruits, and the main meat dishes come from our farms. The family management ensures a warm and welcoming service, quality and on time.


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38 Bells avenue, Kalkallo VIC 3064
3 Bed • 2 Bath • 2 Car
Property type: House
Status: Leased on Tue 10 Mar, 2020
House description
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We are in high gear planning for our Oktoberfest fundraiser...won't you join us? Sign up today! We also have pie & fruit sales and a Coat Drive coming up plus don't forget about our Box Tops contest this month. See below for all of the details -- and thank you!
- Oktoberfest Auction: Saturday, 10/21, 5:30+ pm, at Oaks Park. Buy your tickets today to ensure your spot! You can also reserve a table for $100 (10 people) to ensure you sit with your friends. We are currently searching for donations to fill out our auction items -- check out our WISH LIST or even donate money. And click HERE if you'd like to get involved in helping us with this fun and important event.
- Coat Drive: Starting NEXT MONDAY October 16 through October 27 -- drop off new or gently used warm winter coats, gloves, and scarves in all sizes, infant to adult. Bins by grade are located outside the main office. The grade with the most donations wins a prize!
- On Sale Now: Willamette Valley Pies, Cobblers, & Fruit for sale ... just in time for Thanksgiving. Click here to buy or learn more.
- Box Tops Contest: Oct 2-20: The winning advisory class gets a party! See below for details.
- See details below... and the full calendar here
Our primary fundraiser and community builder (adults only) is only 20 days away (Saturday, October 21st). Here's what you need to know and how you can participate:
1) BUY your Oktoberfest tickets now!
Saturday, 10/21, 5:30+ pm, at Oaks Park. Tickets are $75 each.
- Gather your friends and reserve a table (all other seating is on a first-come basis). There are still a few left... $100/table for 10 people. Click here, select BUY TICKETS and then add the reserved table to your order (or use your personal link if you've already bought your tickets. This was sent via email).
- What's up for auction this year? Get in a "Portland State of Mind" with Billy Joel, dinner at Ox, transportation and a night at the Nines! Scoop up a luxurious vacation package in Cabo, California, Oregon, Idaho, and more! Disney tickets anyone? Go behind the scenes and enjoy VIP treatment with a Portland Trailblazer game package. Win a gorgeous sparkling diamond heart necklace! Stay tuned for more...!
Thank you to everyone who has donated items already -- we couldn't do this without you!
Please consider making a $50 donation HERE (then scroll down to donate button)
We need help rounding out some of our fabulous LIVE AUCTION packages. Please contact Janell Herman if you can donate/sponsor any of the following items:
- Lunch for Six in Oregon Wine Country
- Downtown PDX Distillery Tour Transportation gift card
- Transportation and/or Dinner for Sonoma/Napa Wine Country
- Desserts for dessert dash
- Central Oregon vacation home
Remember, all proceeds go to LJHS students and teachers. Thank you for your support and generosity!
October 16-27
It's that time of year when you get out your winter coats and realize some don't fit. We have an easy solution that not only helps you but helps our community! Lakeridge Junior High will be collecting new and gently used warm winter coats, gloves, and scarves in all sizes, infant to adult. Especially needed are women and men sizes xs-xxl. These donations will be distributed to families in our community and will also help the Lake Oswego Community Transition Program serving homeless youth and special needs students through age 21.
- Drop off will be located outside the LJHS office starting Monday, October 16th. Tubs will be labeled by grade with the goal of 150 coats per grade. A prize will be given to the grade with the largest number of donations! Students will be able to track donations on the chart outside the office. Thank you in advance for your generosity!!
October 24 is ordering deadline
It's time to order your delicious Willamette Valley Pies for Thanksgiving -- plus delicious cobblers and frozen fruit. Order forms will be handed out in advisory classes this week or click HERE to order online. Be sure to ask your family, friends and neighbors if they need pies, cobblers or fruit!
- Forms will be due October 24 at the end of the school day and delivery will be November 7. More information to come about delivery day.
- For any questions please contact Brooke Moffenbeier or Cindy Stelk
October 2-20 Contest
The Box Top contest has started! The top-collecting Advisory classrooms in 6th, 7th and 8th grades win a special party! To participate, drop your Box Tops in the 6th, 7th or 8th grade collection bucket outside the front office. Make sure your Box Tops haven't expired, are in SEALED BAGGIES LABELED WITH YOUR CHILD'S ADVISORY TEACHER'S NAME so we know which classrooms get a party!
- STUDENT STORE: Did you know that the store can't be open unless we have parent volunteers there? So we need some more help. You'll assist students with learning how to run a store. No experience necessary and training is provided. Only requires 20 minute shifts during each lunch period. Click HERE to sign up or email the Store Managers. Also, please donate your used printer cartridges to the Student Store to help benefit our Staples Rewards Program.
- LUNCH MONITORS: Be a part of your child's day by spending half an hour at school for lunchtime activity and outside supervision -- without enough lunch monitors, the kids don't get outside play time. It is super easy and doesn't take much time. Three people needed during each lunch period (3), every full school day. FEEL FREE TO SIGN UP OR JUST DROP IN! Click HERE for the daily schedule. "A" lunch is for 6th graders only and "B" and "C" lunches are for 7th/8th graders. Come for one shift or all 3!
- QUESTIONS? Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kari Curry
Get tickets to select Ducks football games for only $39, with $5 of every ticket coming back to LJHS!
- Click HERE to buy tickets and enter this code: 2017LAKERIDGE.
- LAST applicable game: Nov 18 vs. Arizona
If you have any grade-specific questions or are new to the community, we're here to help! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions of any kind: 6th grade: Janell Herman, 7th grade: Heather Hart, 8th grade: Kari Curry.
The Parent Club is Lakeridge Junior High's version of a PTO (Parent Teacher Organization). We are community builders and fundraisers. Please join, come to meetings, and help us make a difference for the school and our kids!
- Parent Club Meetings Schedule: Open to all! Check out the full Parent Club calendar here.
- 11/1/17 @ 9:00 am
- 11/2917 @ 7:00 pm
- 1/24/18 @ 9:00 am
- 2/28/18 @ 9:00 am
- 4/23/18 @ 7:00 pm
- 5/23/17 @ 9:00 am
- How to Get Involved & Support the School
- Join the Parent Club: ($35/family): get access to the online directory & voting privileges -- plus your dues will support students & staff!
- Volunteer: options include Oktoberfest, student store, art literacy, lunch monitor, hospitality, library, chaperones, etc.
- Support our fundraisers, starting with Oktoberfest
- Make a direct donation: All funds support the students, staff, and related events.
- Sign up for eScrip - Enroll your grocery loyalty, debit and credit cards with eScrip and the Parent Club receives a percentage of your purchase from participating merchants and local restaurants. Specify Lakeridge Junior High School Parent Club (Group ID 8567690) as the group you will support.
- Sign up for AmazonSmile: When you sign up for AmazonSmile, make "Lakeridge Junior High Parent Club" your charity of choice ... when you shop via smile.amazon.com, the Parent Club gets a donation!
- Donate your BoxTops: More details to come about a fun competition between Advisory classes, so starting collecting your BoxTops today!
- Your 2017-2018 Parent Club Board Members:
- President: Janell Herman and Robin Walsh; Vice President: Karie Jett, Treasurer: Heather Dudley, Secretary: Heather Hart, Volunteer Coordinator: Kari Curry, Fundraising: Julie Davidson
- Check out our website for more information.


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So its been 8 months since I said goodbye for now to the PND world, I spoke about how raising awareness of PND in men had become an obsession when I started writing nearly 2 years ago I was one of only a few dads talking about our struggles and telling men we needed to talk, this was and is an important message and being one of the only people spouting this message was a big responsibility to have. And it took its toll I spent months talking about the past and my road to recovery reliving all the feelings every time I told the story. I needed to get away and focus on being me and not just The PND Daddy. Well now I am back and I'm ready to blog again, this time its going to be different though. Yes I am going to talk about PND and yes I will keep telling men the importance of seeking help when it comes to improving Mental Health. But this time I am not putting pressure on myself to write. I will write when the mood takes me and about things that matter to me. This week its Kangaroo Care otherwise known as skin to skin. This is something more and more NHS Trusts are promoting. When a mother has a baby it is encouraged that as soon as the baby is born they are put skin to skin this helps to build a bond between mother and Baby. I am not in a position to talk about all the medical benefits of having skin to skin time with your baby but Tommy's Midwifes have a good article about how kangaroo care can help you and your baby. I can however tell you how kangaroo care helped me with my mental health.
I have to admit the first time I had skin to skin it felt very strange, Elizabeth was a few hours old, I was sitting on an chair at the hospital with my top off and a baby asleep on me. It was the most natural thing in the world but it felt just strange. I never really gave it a chance, I wrote it off very quickly as not for me. For the next few months my top stayed on and it wasn't coming off when it came to spending time with Elizabeth. It wasn't until after my break down I began to explore skin to skin again. I thought I might have been too late and maybe she would not take to it but I thought I would give it a go. The next time she was crying and we were struggling to settle her I took my top off and laid her on my chest, she snuggled in and fell asleep listening to my heart beat. It was the closest I felt to Elizabeth ever, I instantly had a connection and a bond. From then on we had skin to skin when ever we could. Elizabeth was more settled for it and my mood improved when ever we did it. It even worked in other ways. All 3 of my kids hated water when they were young, now only one hates water, I strongly believe skin to skin had something to do with this. When Elizabeth and Andrew were young I used to get in the bath and put them on my chest bathing them whilst they were relaxed on me. Interestingly Michael is scared of water and he is the only child I haven't had as much skin to skin with. Maybe I need to take a leaf out of my own book and give Michael a bath with me.
I would highly recommend skin to skin to both mum and dad it is an amazing way of bonding with your Baby, it helps settle your baby quicker and your mental health will see the benefits of it. I know at times it feels unnatural but its how we cared for our kids for thousands of years and is the most natural thing ever. Give it a real chance to work past the awkward feeling an you will see the benefits.


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There are times when storms throw us off course.
I joined the gang of fallen hikers.
Not in the woods, or on the backroads. It happened 1/3 mile from home. The paved road portion. Where the black ice hides. Black ice forms when snow mostly melts followed by a freeze. Often snow will fall after the freeze, hiding the thin layer of very slippery ice.
Naturally, I did the wrong thing by bracing for impact with my arm. My hands stretched out and took the force, breaking the distal radial bone. Smashed would be a better word. The surgeon was impressed. He put in plates and screws forming the letter "T" on the Xray.
Look for a character in a future story of mine with a broken arm. I know now how to paint it realistically. :)
When these storms come, though, I have found it very helpful to think of what is true, what is honest, what is just, what is pure, what is lovely, what is of good report, those things that have virtue and praise.
Then I remember those who also have needs and pray for them.
With all of this, my mind no longer dwells on me and my issues.
The pain is tolerable.
And the sun comes up in the morning.
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I'm wrapping up another trip home to Israel. I have spent the past two weeks in Tel-Aviv, Jerusalem and now up in the Galilee at Vered HaGalil – a wonderful slice of heaven that can be considered a "guest ranch" – not from from Tiberias and Rosh Pina.
I was born in Israel and have come home to the this wonderful place many times – and I look forward to the day that I come home on a more permanent basis in the near future. I was amazed as Tel-Aviv is such a vegan-friendly city (which is good for me since I am vegan myself) and even Jerusalem seems a little more vegan friendly then it was three years ago. Israel has made a lot of progress – yes, I am well aware that it has its warts but no society is perfect. As much as the BDS crowd and the Palestinians wish to portray Israel as the worst possible country in the world it is most certainly nowhere near that. All countries have their problems – Israel is not immune to that for sure but Israel has people who are working to improve their society and their country. And like all other countries Israelis are people who yearn for peace with their neighbors – be they Lebanese, Egyptian, Jordanian, Syrian and Palestinian.
As I sit here on the day before I leave back to the United States (where we also have our fair share of problems which I will not detail here) I marvel at what a jewel Israel has become over the past 71 years. There is still much work to be done but, as always, I am optimistic about Israel and her future.
I am reminded of the joke about the guy who dies and goes to be judged. It is determined that he go to Hell but he's given options by an angel – he can go to Soviet Hell, Nazi Hell or Israeli Hell. He thinks for a moment and considers: "Hmmm…Soviet Hell – no way that is too oppressive; Nazi Hell? No…that would be like Auschwitz forever." So he tells the angel "I'll go to Israel Hell". Immediately he's transported to Israeli Hell. He opens his eyes and he's standing on the side of the road on top of a hill and everywhere he looks there are orchards and fields of crops and beauty all around and thinks "Huh? Is this right?" A few seconds later an IDF Jeep drives up and the driver asks the man if he needs a ride to which he enthusiastically replies, "Yes". He gets in and he says to the driver "I thought this is Israeli Hell – but it's so beautiful." The driver replies "You should have seen what a hellhole this place was 71 years ago!"


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In the last days of 2017, enjoy the 4th MD issue for 2017. You will find curious details about the design lab in Eindhoven – Duch Design Week. You will be touched by Keiji Ashizawa's innovative ideas and the creativity of some of the most dynamic and world-renowned Dutch designers from Sholten & Beijings' team. We invite you to take a look at "the most comfortable chair in the world," that made by Yrjo Kukkapuro comfort youselfe with the eternal product classic by Charles & Ray Eames. For this issue we drink coffee in the modern Bulgarian interior of Drekka while we talk about national architectural modernism. And more…
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Can't Wait Wednesday: 2 August, 2017
Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings and spotlights upcoming releases.
Wonder Woman: Warbringer – Leigh Bardugo
She will become one of the world's greatest heroes: WONDER WOMAN. But first she is Diana, Princess of the Amazons. And her fight is just beginning. . . .
Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mere mortal. Even worse, Alia Keralis is no ordinary girl and with this single brave act, Diana may have doomed the world.
Alia just wanted to escape her overprotective brother with a semester at sea. She doesn't know she is being hunted. When a bomb detonates aboard her ship, Alia is rescued by a mysterious girl of extraordinary strength and forced to confront a horrible truth: Alia is a Warbringer—a direct descendant of the infamous Helen of Troy, fated to bring about an age of bloodshed and misery.
Together, Diana and Alia will face an army of enemies—mortal and divine—determined to either destroy or possess the Warbringer. If they have any hope of saving both their worlds, they will have to stand side by side against the tide of war.
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I think this is obvious – a book about Wonder Woman by Leigh Bardugo?! Everything about this sounds amazing and I'm lucky enough to have received a review copy that I've just finished reading. I can't wait for my Waterstones special edition and a friend is also sending me a signed US edition so I'll be hosting a giveaway for the review copy this week.
Release Date: 31 August 2017
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Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the Six of Crows Duology and the Grisha Trilogy (Shadow and Bone, Siege and Storm, and Ruin and Rising), as well as the upcoming Wonder Woman: Warbringer (Aug 2017) and The Language of Thorns (Sept 2017).
She was born in Jerusalem, grew up in Los Angeles, and graduated from Yale University. These days, she lives and writes in Hollywood where she can occasionally be heard singing with her band.
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Amber @ The Literary Phoenix2 August 2017 at 2:29 PM
I've seen a couple reviews of this ARC… PEOPLE ARE LOVING IT. … No surprise, given the reasons you list above!
Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!3 August 2017 at 2:50 AM
That's awesome that you got an ARC of it! I hope you love it!! I was never really into Wonder Woman, but I really liked this recent movie and also loves everything it stands for. I also haven't read anything by Leigh Bardugo, but this seems like a good one to start with. Great pick this week! 😀
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Normal (More like Freak, Am I Right?) Type
A Rocket scientist barges into the office that never receives such interruptions. Giovanni looks up at the intruder, ready to have his Persian strike when the words hit him.
"Sir, there has been an unexpected turn of events in the cloning project!"
Giovanni understands the need for his employee to come into his sacred space with urgency, but is still greatly annoyed at the lack of respect. On any other occasion, his Persian might have already mauled the uninvited guest.
"Get to the point," says Giovanni in monotone, hiding the mix of emotions between intrigue and anger.
"A batch of imperfect clones...have gained sentience,"
Giovanni's eyes widen and stare into the eyes of the grunt at his door, causing the hesitant researcher to flinch and look away. A guttural "WHAT!?!" escapes the Rocket boss's mouth.
Down at the lab,Giovanni stands in front of one of many glass cases that houses a strange gelatinous being. The Rocket boss puts his hand on the barrier, when immediately he sees himself from within the cage now looking back at him. The mirroring Giovanni places his hand against the divider.
That as a whole tells of the concept I had in mind for Ditto. The style I was going for was "comic book page". I had it planned for a long time but finally decided against it as the actual size limitation of my frame would pose a problem in allowing me to really expand the idea when it deserves so much more.
The concept that Ditto are failed clones of Mew seem to have some ground but more importantly for me, makes for a great chance to tell a story for a possible unique interpretation for the illustration of the day. The final work you see before you has nothing to do with that, and is the culmination of the second idea I had following the plan for a comic page.
Ditto is a being that has limitless potential. This translates into the sense of expectation being higher than ever by you guys, my audience, for an illustration. What could I do that could tell viewers his unique powers and how do I do it in a fun and unique way? The answer would be to get "meta".
Interestingly enough, Ditto's Japanese name is "Metamon (metamorph+monster) but the chance to get a living Pokemon to represent another aspect of Pokemon in another reality was a fun little twist to explore. As a kid, I believed that Ditto had to be the best Pokemon card. Not knowing the rules of the game (who did? I thought we all collected them for the pretty pictures) I figured I could just have a team of Dittos and copy the opponents and beat them with their own team.
How I handled Ditto was not to present a picture of him within the traditional frame of the card, but to simply have himself look like he was fitting into the card, when all the while he was the card. Still with me? It's more of an idea to have fun with on the aesthetic sense rather than to really think about it. I had been thinking about ways about incorporating Pokemon into or with Pokemon cards, since they were such an instrumental part about expanding the hype and phenonomenon that was Pokemania in its prime, and Ditto seemed to be the best choice to incorporate.
I felt a lot of pressure because as I said, Ditto is limitless in a few ways so I felt that had to translate into the illustration for the day. I thought of ways about featuring him transforming into Pokemon...but who would it be? I thought about him transforming with multiple features from Pokemon, but again, who would he take features from? And if I did feature the others, would the spotlight not really be on Ditto? There were so many questions and nothing felt right other than expanding what I had here.
So all that said, I really hope you enjoyed this Dittoception! The card that's seen here is the first Ditto card to be found in the TCG. The card was painted over and manipulated as needed to get this result. Thanks for reading this longer than normal write up and I hope you enjoyed today's work! See you tomorrow!
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