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"Gloria" (2013)
In this film from Chilean director/cowriter Sebastian Lelio, Gloria (Paulina Garcia) is a 58 year old divorcee. She has a good job, two adult children who love her and she has a love for romantic songs and dancing. While Gloria seems to be happy, she is still looking for love. She hopes to find it at the dance clubs she frequents. Gloria isn't afraid to go to the clubs alone and approach men to dance, all the while she is hoping that she will meet the one.
When we first meet Gloria, she is at one of her nightclubs, a dance club that seems to cater to the older crowd. We follow her around as she dances both alone and with men, most of which she approaches on her own. Right at the start of the film, we notice that Gloria is fearless in her hunt for love, willing to put herself out there. It seems that when Gloria wants a relationship, whether it's with a man or her own children that she always has to make the first move.
Her life isn't perfect. She lives in a small apartment, where the upstairs neighbor rants and raves to himself through the night. There is a strange hairless cat that Gloria finds revolting, which keeps trying to get into her apartment. Gloria is very alone and seems to be constantly reminded of the fact. When she wants to see her children, she has to invite herself into their lives, such as joining a yoga class that her daughter teaches. While she won't let life get her down, but we can tell, after spending some time with her, that there is something missing in her life.
She then meets Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez), a retired military man at the club. He whisks her off her feet and promptly takes her home to sleep with her. Several days later, Gloria is surprised when she receives a phone call from Rodolfo asking for a date. This starts a budding relationship which Gloria hopes will start to blossom into love and fill the missing pieces in her life. Rodolfo romances Gloria, taking her to dinner and on adventures to play paintball and bungee jump, all of which Gloria enjoys immensely. There is a warning sign though, when Rodolfo starts getting phone calls at odd times from both his ex-wife and his grown children. Gloria accepts the phone calls as a necessary evil at the start of the relationship, but it starts her questioning their relationship. Ultimately, Gloria may have to discover if there be more than meets the eye with Rodolfo.
"Gloria" is a film that treats its characters like they live and love in the real world. These characters look real, with the age lines and added pounds that come from aging. They have real feelings and faults, making the film true to its core. "Gloria" is a film that isn't afraid to depict it's characters as real people, not some Hollywood cutout where it's characters look like "photo-shopped" people from magazine covers.
Paulina Garcia is the center of this film, and you fall in love with her character almost from the start. Garcia is able to convey both assertiveness (like when she is in the clubs trying to find someone to dance with) and a vulnerability with each scene that she is in. It's a masterful job of portraying a very complex and multilayered character. Garcia lets us see beyond the surface of her character. Gloria isn't perfect, but Garcia allows us to root for her character, faults and all.
Director Lelio does give us a few glimpses into everyday life in Chile. At dinner parties, the subject of a failing government and the high cost of medical care are talked and debated about. We also see, in the many TV's throughout the film that there seems to be a constant stream of protest going on in the country.
While set in Chile, the relationships in the movie and the problems that pop because of those relationships, could be set in any modernized country. That is the beauty of Lelio's film. He has created a world that we can all relate to as adults and a character, the spunky, determined Gloria, perfectly played by Garcia, that we can root and cheer for. My Rating: Full Price
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text: Hi i got Guitar hero on Tour game and i lost my Guitar pick stylus someknow know where i can by it? Dont tell me about Ebay cuz postage costs is bigger then pick stylus price. I tryed to found some shop but nothing. (in UK) Its only one chance to get it cuz in my country i will never found it and from ebay to Poland i need pay 50$ for postage costs. Plz help me!


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Discussion in 'Supercard' started by yankees26eac92, Feb 27, 2008.
Is there anyplace I can get a SCDS 1 and a 1gig for less than 40 dollars. Thanks
Unfortunately, the cheapest I can find was $44 dollars. It's in DealExtreme, and both of those items are actually in stock. If you haven't noticed, it has free shipping.
Most of places will sell it around 40 dollars (Including shipping) without the micro sd.
I bought one 8 days ago, and they said it comes with a 3 month warrenty. As long as it arrives within 2 months, I'm satisfied.
Yeah dealextreme are the fast cheap and reliable site to buy a supercard
well, I'm not american so i don't know how much $40.00 is but you can get one for £35.99 from console up
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Listen to Heidecker & Wood's Seventies-ish Soft Rock Single, 'What Else Is New?'
It might be a parody. It might be an homage. It's definitely cheesy.
So you want to talk about the weather? / Oh, no, I didn't think so / So you want to talk about the sports show? / Oh, no, I didn't think so. That's a perfectly mundane lyric from Heidecker & Wood's "What Else Is New?" the first single off the duo's sophomore album, Some Things Never Stay the Same, set for release on November 12. Heidecker, of course, is Tim Heidecker of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! fame, and the song, like the rest of his work with Davin Wood, blurs the line between parodying and paying homage to cheesy seventies soft rock. Either way, the big Paul Simon–by-way-of–Bruce Springsteen ending is pretty glorious.


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Wait Entertainment: No wait, so no real entertainment, except for a bunch of teenage girls running and screaming out of the garage.
Length of Event: The haunt was really small, only the size of a two car garage, but it was really creepy, and I could see someone taking 3 minutes to go through.
Actor Performance: The one actor inside was young, maybe 15, but still was very effective. He knew what he was doing.
Patron Flow Inside Attraction: No one else around.
Appropriate Ages: 8 and up.
Props / Special FX: They had some nice lighting effects with some cool props, including a table covered in gore and blood. The organs looked real.
Costumes / Make-up: This isn't to be expected to be great with small home haunt, but wasn't bad here. It was really just a white shirt covered in blood, with some face paint, but the kid didn't show himself too much, which was pretty effective.
Summary: Apon entering, You could hear a person begging someone to "stop", and screams muffled by the sound of a circular saw. You walk in, and move down a short, dim hallway with "things" hanging down. You turn the corner, see what apears to be a scene of gore and blood, and then move into fog twards the exit, only to be face to face with a goul with a saw in your face. It was pretty cool all in all, and was well done for a home haunt. I hope they do it next year.


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I am alive. My liver is functioning and I now have time to start writing about drinking again. There are quite a few reasons why I've been absent(bought a house, applied for lots of jobs, been poor, got new job, had no time!) because it's been a bit of an odd year. I'm going to try and do at least one pub review a month next year but until then I'll tell you about a really good pub crawl I did a few weeks ago.
In classic drinkingaloud style start in the Paramount –
The Wetherspoons on Oxford road. If you have a smaller party start in the Old Grey Horse or the Circus the two tiny pubs on Portland street (but we had more than two people).
The Paramount was standard Wetherspoons, quite busy but coping. It's gets a bit mad in there and is one of the bigger ones in Manchester. It's good for the train station and bus though. We had a quick pint in there, something pale but my friend couldn't remember what.
We then moved on to The Temple –
I really like the Temple but you have to pick your moments with it. We went slightly later a few weeks after and could barely get in the door. It's an ex – public toilet and has getting close to the worst toilets in Manchester. The bar is so small all the ales are bottled. I had Coniston Bluebird which is a nice Bitter. The glasses are pretty much always warm in there too so once you've cooled the first down with your pint keep hold of it. They do a range of different bottled beers and have Tuborg on tap. We managed to get a table but the place fills up very quickly.
The Temple belongs in the Northern Quarter but is infinitely better because it isn't there. The juke box is excellent and usually playing something I like(this is entirely subjective) and we debated not moving on and staying there until we had to go home. However variety i the spice of life so we moved on down the road.
The Peveril of the Peak –
It's an odd pub to say the least. Green tiled outside and with slightly bizarre opening times it has a weird little garden on the top of it that looks like a Wallace and Gromit model. It's quite expensive but well worth a visit because it's rare for these pubs to still exist.
There are a few rooms and its bigger than it looks inside so even if it seems busy you can usually find a seat. We were in there for one before heading over to
Rain Bar –
Rain Bar used to be an umbrella factory. It's fairly generic inside but the beer is excellent. They have JW Lees MPA which is one of the best pale ales I've had for a long time. I can heartily recommend it. There isn't much else to say apart from there is a good beer garden for the summer and that the food is OK. Just down the road is the
The Briton's Protection –
It's unfortunate that the pub's name will put people off because it immediately puts you in the mind of a Britain First off shoot. It is nothing like that and is a really, really good pub. It's a Robinsons pub so you can get Unicorn amongst many other things. It still has the original decor and loads of seats and rooms. It's standard Manchester prices so don't expect it to be cheap but it's a really cool old boozer and you should go.
Cask –
Eventually we stumbled into Cask it's near MOSI and is a real hidden gem. It's not the best place but it is just off deansgate. Now usually they have a good selection on but tonight they had very little in the form of handpumps. I went for one of the lagers because I didn't fancy the one handpump beer that was left which I think was a stout. I had a high end lager, which was nice and cleared my head a little. Cask is pretty rustic in it's furnishings but that makes it mre about the beer. It's a good simple bar that's always pleasantly buzzing and friendly.
I think someone picked us up after that but to be honest I just don't know.
8 Pints\6 Pubs.


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Sahara Dance has four locations in the DC area, and offers different levels of belly dancing levels so that all dancers can find something that suits them! In total, there are over 75 weekly classes offered, from more than 20 instructors. Get started today by booking a class!
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The DC Dance Collective offers a ton of dance classes, belly dancing being just one of them! Prices are reasonable, but if you can't afford a session, DC Dance Collective offers a work exchange where you can attend classes in exchange for helping out at the front desk. Plus, they have large studios available for rent for hosting your event!
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For those who prefer a more personal instruction style, Marta is the instructor to contact! Marta has a home studio in Columbia Heights, DC where she will conduct private lessons. Alternatively, those interested can visit her website for upcoming "open" classes around the DC area, such as Bloom Bars, the Dance Institute of Washington, Sahara Dance, and more.
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Next Wednesday (March 8th) the Lansing Middle School Auditorium will be transformed to the 1960s when Lansing High School presents its rendition of the musical 'Hairspray'. Director Cindy Howell says over 100 people are involved in making this production happen, including 40 cast members, around 20 musicians, and many parents and students working behind the scenes. Howell says the show is controversial, addressing issues from the '60s that are still problems in the 21st century.
"Lansing prides itself on how we treat people and how we think," she says. "I said to the cast that we need to take a step higher. We need to think about how we treat people within the cast. And we need to be ready because people are going to criticize our show and why we did it."
'Hairspray', with book by Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman and Shaimanis, about a teenager's dream to dance on an 'American Bandstand' style television show in the 1960s. Plump Tracy Turnblad (Julie Bacorn) wins a chance to dance on the 'Buddy Deane Show' and becomes an instant celebrity. Her dream becomes something of a nightmare when she tries to get a black dancer on the show as well, standing up to prejudices of the day. The play was based on John Waters' 1899 film Hairspray, and spawned a new movie based on the musical in 2007 and a live television adaptation last year.
"The way the world is right now, we need to talk about these things," Howell says. "We need to talk about the fact that many years ago there was a man named Marting Luther King, Jr. who started this whole thing about making us think about each other in different ways than we had before. Well, here we are in 2017 and we're still having the same issues."
'Hairspray' is Howell's 56th show at Lansing. Some of the hallmarks of a Howell musical are strong performances, and lots of dancing. This time she has tapped choreographer Sophia Micale, a Lansing high School junior, to create dances for the large cast. Micale has studied and taught at the Armstrong School of Dance, and choreographed the Middle School production of 'The Addams Family' last year.
"At such a young age she is an amazing choreographer, to not only be able to create these dances, but to work with her peers and get them to do it," Howell says. "This is as challenging or more-so than some of the tap shows. Sophia is phenomenal. She doesn't care that they don't know how to dance -- she shows them how. They all learn and they all do it. It's coming along really well. I'm really impressed with what she's done with them."
Dance rehearsals began January 5th, and have continued three times a week since then. Twice a week the cast has worked on the songs, and just over a week ago Howell began blocking the show. Directing inexperienced actors is challenging, but rewarding for Howell.
"This show has been very tricky, because there aren't clear-cut scenes," she explains. "This show has everybody in it all the time. They're constantly turning around. I always work to make sure that everyone in the cast, even if they're in the third row in the back, somewhere within the show they have a shining moment. Every kid gets something special."
A large thrust stage extension has been added for this production to allow room for the cast to dance in front of an enormous set that includes two turntables and a giant can of hairspray that also revolves.
Howell has used the issues raised in the script as a teaching opportunity with her cast, but notes they will be faced with these issues in the greater community. She already has.
"We've already had people say, 'Why in the world would you pick that? There aren't enough black kids in Lansing'," Howell says. "Well, the point of the show isn't about the black kids. The point of the show is treating each other the same no matter who you are or what you are. That's been a big theme. When you sign the contracts with Music Theatre International, you get a letter that says this show is done in China; its done in Japan -- they don't have differences there in terms of black people or white people or whatever. If they can do it, so can we."
Howell attributes the good quality of the high school actors performances to an approach that mirrors that of the athletics department, which starts kids in the Town Recreation Department camps, and guides them through modified, junior varsity and varsity sports using a single playing and team philosophy that is built upon year after year. That makes for very successful varsity teams, and the same approach makes for very engaging musicals.
"You start with Nutcracker when they're in third or fourth grade. With the boys you give them a sword and let them beat each other," Howell says. "When we start dancing in middle school, people say to me, 'You're retired. Why are you doing middle school shows?' The Middle School shows are key to why our high school shows are this good. You say to them, "look up. You have to teach them that. There's one song in this play where all the girls are in jail. it's real tricky, because we only have so much space. You have to make sure your face sticks out so we know who's talking. We just work on it. We just do it. I don't say that it always works, but we try."
It works. You'll get to judge for yourself next week: performances are March 8th and 9th at 6:30 pm and 10th and 11th at 7:30pm.


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Outstanding achievement for pianist Katie Whyte
Congratulations to Patrician Presentation Transition Year Pupil, Katie Whyte on her outstanding achievement in the Leinster School of Music and Drama this year.
Katie, daughter of Tina and Pat Whyte, Coleman, is a pupil of, Mr Stuart Clooney, who nominated Katie for the Excellence Awards National Competition held in July in Griffith College, Dublin.
The competition is held annually since 2004 and includes the top music and drama students in the country. Out of 10,000 students taking exams each year only approximately 100 students are chosen each year. Katie played her chosen piano piece before the examiners at the competition and having progressed to the final stages, she was duly awarded the Excellence Award Certificate. Well done Katie and best of luck in your future music studies.


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RuneScape as you might know is a MMORPG (Massively multiplayer online role-playing game) that is about a medieval fantasy realm where you can work with spells, weapons, resources, quests and fight monsters. The game was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the world's largest MMORPG.
The game naturally has a lot of options as in-game purchases such RuneScape gold which you can use on other characters or against something else that you might fancy in the game. It is the In-game currency which literally works gold for us in real life! You can either farm the gold which usually takes long or you can buy it with real money, which basically is a click away.
There's a lot to do in the game.
You can complete and challenge quests against other players, improve your skills and level up your character. There's also potions, crafts, runestones, weapons which you can obtain throughout the game. Every item in quest can be obtained and traded in Grand Exchange, a central exchange system throughout the game that deals in every item. You can buy RuneScape gold through Grand Exchange and redeem the gold for items such as Party hat, Spectacles, Torture ornament kit, Occult ornament kit etc.
The game is filled with millions of players online and a lot of new adventures that you can enjoy, especially if you have the perfect set of items. Whether they are holiday items, magic items, level up player or upgrade the construction, anything can be instantly achieved using RS gold. It works just like a stock market currency. You can trade this currency among other players, against items in the game or just sell it back to Grand Exchange.
For players who do not like to waste countless hours playing the game and leveling up their character or building a master building that takes long, play and win quests which are not available or possible for new players, those players should invest in RS gold. With this ultimate in-game currency, you could go have unlimited lives for say 10 minutes? No one likes to start over or have limited lives in a game. Buying 1 million RS gold coins cost about $0.19 which is pretty cheap for what you get in return.
Having a stash of RS gold makes your character practically invincible throughout the game. You could do and experience anything and everything which other players may not. Furthermore, if you want to earn some real money on the side, you can redeem your coins for real money through Grand Exchange.
RuneScape is a unique game in this aspect. Generally, MMORPGs or any other games featuring in-game currencies don't usually let players sell theirs. This gives a sense of freedom to the players which is unique to the game. A lot of gamers would suggest to buy RS gold once and experience the unlimited power to the game. In short, unlike other games, RS gold provides freedom to enjoy and experience new adventures, meet new people and have a unique experience that does not cost a lot.


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(Oct. 16, 2012) On October 12, 2012, three U.N.Special Rapporteurs, Ahmed Shaheed, Christof Heyns, and Juan E. Méndez, whose focus is on Iran, extrajudicial executions, and torture, respectively, called on Iran to halt all executions. They particularly condemned the 11 executions scheduled for October 13. (Press Release, U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Iran: UN Special Rapporteurs Call for the Immediate Halt of Executions, Including Eleven Scheduled for Tomorrow (Oct. 13, 2012).) News reports have stated that it is unclear whether or not those executions took place. (Afghan Rights Group Urges Action on Executionsof Refugees in Iran, BBC WORLDWIDE MONITORING (Oct. 13, 2012), LEXIS/NEXIS online subscription database.
The Iranian press reacted to the criticism, calling it unfair. A commentary from Mohammad Hosseyn Jafarian that appeared in the newspaper Javan, under the title Judiciary System Should Not Surrender Against Such Pressures, called the U.N. statement an attack by Western media "on the pretext of World Day Against the Death Penalty," and went on to say that the executions were part of Iran's efforts to fight drug trafficking and should not be condemned. (Quotes from Iranian Press, BBC WORLDWIDE Monitoring (Oct 13, 2012), LEXIS/NEXIS online subscription database.)
One of the prisoners scheduled for execution on October 13 is Saeed Sedeghi, who was in fact sentenced for narcotics offenses. Questions have been raised about whether or not he received a fair trial. The U.N. Rapporteurs stressed that aspect of recent cases and rejected the idea of imposing the death penalty for drug crimes, stating:
Any death sentence must comply with international obligations related to the stringent respect of fair trial and due process guarantees, as stipulated in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which the Islamic Republic of Iran is a State party. … In countries which have not abolished the death penalty, the sentence of death can be imposed only for the most serious crimes, which do not include drug crimes. Cases that do not meet these standards are tantamount to arbitrary executions. (Press Release, supra.)
Iran has been widely criticized before for its use of the death penalty. Amnesty International has frequently issued statements on the subject, including in January 2010, when the organization expressed concern that the execution of two protesters for the crimes of "enmity against God" and for being members of a banned anti-regime group was the start of a new wave of executions. ("Shocking" Execution of Iran Protesters Condemned, Amnesty International website (Jan. 28, 2010).)
The International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran claimed in January 2011 that Iran was on an "execution binge." (Michael Haggerson, UN: Iran Must Halt Capital Punishment, PAPER CHASE NEWSBURST (Oct. 12, 2012).) That organization describes its mission as "to gather support for Iranian human rights activists and defenders who are advocating for their civil, political, social, and economic rights within the framework of international treaties and standards that define Iran's obligations." (About, International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran website (last visited Oct. 15, 2012).)
United Nations workers have previously rebuked Iran for its imposition of the death penalty. In June 2012, U.N. Special Rapporteurs criticized the executions of four members of the Ahwazi Arab minority population, also citing fair trial issues as well as the lack of transparency in the judicial system. (Haggerson, supra.)
The Afghanistan Civil Society for Human Rights has also pressed for an end to the use of capital punishment in Iran, pointing particularly to the executions of Afghan refugees in Iran. The group calls the reported plan by Iran to execute those refugees "a massacre in violation of the international principles." (Afghan Rights Group Urges Action on Executions of Refugees in Iran,supra.)
The Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (IHRDC) claims that the number of executions announced by the Iranian government well understates the actual number and that the real figure is difficult to determine. The Center estimates that in 2011 there were actually 660 executions, while the official figure is only 347. The IHRDC is an independent, non-profit organization, founded by human rights advocates and lawyers in 2004. (IHRDC Chart of Executions by the Islamic Republic of Iran – 2011, IHRDC website (May 7, 2012); Mission, IHRDC website (last visited Oct. 10, 2012).)


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Victoria sponge cake with roast rhubarb (contains Father Brown spoilers)
On February 18, 2014 By ginandcrumpets
Back off. This cake is all mine.
One of the best things I watched this year (and it will remain one of the best things I watch all year) was The Daughters of Jerusalem, one of the Father Brown mysteries brought to life in non-specific period […]Continue Reading →
Rhubarb & cardamom drizzle cake
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Are these brownies or teeny tiny T-bone steaks? It's almost impossible to tell
When my friends have a birthday, two thoughts occur to me. The first is that I absolutely must remember not to drink too much wine at their party (ha!). The second is: what meat-shaped novelty cake shall […]Continue Reading →
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Little lemon, almond and polenta cakes
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Popcorn, pretzel and M&Ms cake
On May 6, 2013 By ginandcrumpets
Popcorn, pretzel and M&Ms cake
Some people can decorate cakes. They swirl buttercream, twirl floral wires and fiddle with sugarpaste until what you have before you is not a jam sponge, but a rose garden, a pirate ship or a dragon.
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The bacon and egg pie is under attack
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The Band of Bakers in delicious. magazine
On November 5, 2012 By ginandcrumpets
This is a great issue of delicious. and you should all buy it
Do you like baking? Do you also like Christmas? How about Christmas-related baking – do you like that? You do? Then this month's issue of delicious. is for you.
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How to become a local councillor
As a councillor you can become a voice for your community and effect real change. Councillors are community leaders and represent the aspirations of the public that they serve. Parish, town, community and neighbourhood Councillors are the most local part of our democratic system and are closest to the public. Why don't you stand for your local council and see what difference you can make to your local neighbourhood?
How much time does it take up?
Quite often councillors say that their duties occupy them for about three hours a week. Obviously there are some councillors who spend more time than this – and some less, but in the main, being a local councillor is an enjoyable way of contributing to your community and helping to make it a better place to live and work
Am I qualified?
Most people are. However there are a few rules. You have to be:
- a British citizen, or a citizen of the Commonwealth or the European Union, and
- 18 years or older on the day you become nominated for election.
You cannot stand for election if you:
- are the subject of a bankruptcy restriction order or interim order
- have, within five years before the day of the election, been convicted in the United Kingdom of any offence and have had a prison sentence (whether suspended or not) for a period of over three months without the option of a fine
- work for the council you want to become a councillor for
There are specific rules around candidacy. The full range of disqualifications for candidates is quite complex and some exceptions may apply. You should refer to the website of the Electoral Commission for full details:
But I'm too young…
Some local councils also run youth councils, which are often made up of young people representing their local schools and colleges. This provides young people with a time and place to meet and discuss matters that affect them. In 2007, the age you can run as a candidate in an election was lowered from 21 to 18. These youth councils are in direct communication with their parish, town, community or neighbourhood council so they can also be involved in decision-making. Contact your local council, or speak to your school or local youth service to find out more. If there isn't a local youth council you could get together with friends and put forward a proposal to set one up.
First steps:
If you are interested in offering your services to your community as a local councillor you can either stand for election (local council elections are held every 4 years) or check with the Clerk to your local council if there are currently any casual vacancies – you may be just what they need!


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In his first televised speech, new leader pledges to cut down government spending and maintain peace with neighbours.Read More
Sunday, 16 July 2017 12:09
State Department issues demand as Tehran court sentences to 10 years in jail a US man, reportedly of Chinese origin.
The United States has called on Iran to immediately release American citizens detained on "fabricated" national security charges, on the same day Tehran sentenced an American man to 10 years in prison.
"We call for the immediate release of all US citizens unjustly detained in Iran so they can return to their families," the State Department said on Sunday.
The statement made no specific reference to any individual, but it came after an Iranian spokesman announced the sentencing of a US citizen for alleged "infiltration" of the country.
Authorities did not identify the American man, but Iran's deputy judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejeie said the man holds a dual nationality of the US and another country.
He also said the American individual has appealed his sentence.
The Center for Human Rights in Iran named the man as Xiyue Wang, a 37-year-old Princeton University researcher of Chinese origin.
The State Department said the detention of US citizens and other foreigners are based on "fabricated national security-related charges".
"The safety and security of US citizens remain a top priority. All US citizens, especially dual nationals considering travel to Iran, should carefully read our latest travel warning."
In January, Tehran's chief prosecutor said as many as 70 "spies" were serving sentences in the city's prisons -- the identities of only a handful of which have been made public.
Most are thought to be Iranians who hold another passport from Europe or the United States.
'Espionage and collaboration'
In October, US-Iranian business consultant Siamak Namazi and his 80-year-old father Baquer, a former UNICEF official, were given 10 years in prison for "espionage and collaboration with the American government".
The US has repeatedly called for their release and also for Tehran's cooperation on the case of Robert Levinson, a former FBI agent who disappeared in Iran in 2007.
An Iranian-American art dealer Karan Vafadari and his wife Afarin Niasari are also under detention.
Washington and Tehran have had no diplomatic relations since April 1980 in the wake of the 1979 Islamic revolution, and tensions have sharpened under US President Donald Trump after a brief warming under his predecessor, Barack Obama.
The two countries along with the other great powers signed an accord July 14, 2015 aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear programme.
Washington has continued to honour the accord despite Trump's threats as a candidate last year to "rip it up."
But in mid-June, the American Senate voted with majority for new sanctions against Iran, denouncing the Islamic republic's "continued support of terrorism". The bill must be passed by the House of Representatives.
The new restrictions impose mandatory sanctions on people involved with Iran's ballistic missile programme and those that transact with them.
Iran has vowed to respond with "reciprocal and adequate measures", while accusing the US of violating the nuclear deal signed between Tehran and world powers in 2015.
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Receiving a cancer diagnosis is devastating on so many levels. Unfortunately, even with the advances in modern medicine, cancer still affects a shocking number of people and claims several hundred thousand lives annually. Treatment options are universally unpleasant (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation), and chances of survival are still basically a roll of the dice. Then there's the emotional impact the news will have on your loved ones, plus the financial strain the disease is likely to put on you/them.
We're all familiar with the old saying, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." I've heard it said countless times over the years, as I'm sure you have too. I can honestly say, though, that in all that time, no one ever made me really stop to think about it quite like a 90-year-old woman named Norma.
Norma was diagnosed with cancer the same week that her beloved husband of 67 years died. The doctors laid out her options for her, which included the standard mix of surgeries, chemo, and radiation. While Norma had this gargantuan truckload of lemons dumped upon her, she made up her mind...and left. This is her story.
This is the adorable, 90-year-old Norma, originally a resident of Michigan. Back in 2015, she had the single worst week ever when her husband of 67 years, Leo, passed away in hospice care just two days after being told that she had a cancerous mass in her uterus.
Doctors discovered the tumor after detecting blood in her urine during a routine checkup.
They immediately started listing the standard treatment options (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) and asked her how she'd like to proceed.
The tiny, 101-pound Norma looked at the doctors with exhaustion and, in her strongest voice, said, "I'm 90-years-old, I'm hitting the road."
She had already told her son and daughter-in-law that she didn't want to bother with treatment, and they were on board with her decision.
Although slightly surprised, her doctor completely agreed with her too, saying that, "As doctors, we see what cancer treatment looks like every day. ICU, nursing homes, awful side effects and honestly, there is no guarantee she will survive the initial surgery to remove the mass. You are doing exactly what I would want to do in this situation. Have a fantastic trip!"
Norma's family weren't sure how they felt about her traveling alone, so they all got into an RV and found themselves on an adventure on the open road.
They've been traveling all around the United States, going just about anywhere and everywhere Norma wants to go. They've even visited a few places outside the U.S., most notably China.
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This creamy pasta is made with orzo so it's light on the stomach but full of flavor!
Seasonal Summer Pasta. Pasta is simple and perfect for the weeknight dinner rush. Sadly it can also be a little heavy in the summer. Don't worry. This creamy pasta is made with orzo so it's light on the stomach but still full of flavor!
You don't have to say goodbye to pasta just because it's summer. This quick and easy pasta dish is light because we opted to use orzo instead of a heavy pasta. The best part about this dish is that it can be made in one pot and customized to include almost any vegetable you have on hand. This dish would be perfect with beans, peas or even spinach.
1. Fill a pot with water and place over high heat. Once boiling, add a heavy pinch of salt to the water and add orzo.
2. Once the orzo has been cooking for 5 minutes, add in asparagus. Cook for another 5 minutes and drain.
3. Add butter to the pot and add back in drained orzo and asparagus. Quickly stir to melt the butter.
4. Add in Parmesan cheese and ham and stir. Slowly pour in cream, while stirring the pasta mixture, until you reach the desired consistency.
5. Add in salt and pepper to taste.
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If you're raring to go, and simply want to jump on a wall and boulder (climb a low wall without ropes), you can come in, without an appointment, pay for a day pass, sign a Waiver, and after a brief orientation – you're good to go!
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The pipe spike is the right size and works with almost all types of glass bowls and tips.
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Davie Town Administrator Irv Rosenbaum says residents, rather than state legislators, should decide whether the 1,250-acre Bonaventure development should be annexed by the town.
So Rosenbaum, who has said many times that he would like to annex Bonaventure, made a sales pitch for annexation to residents last week.
Even though Rosenbaum covets Bonaventure, near State Road 84 and Weston Road, he has asked the Broward County Legislative Delegation to postpone plans to annex the development to Davie by legislative decree.
Rosenbaum said he wants residents to decide whether they want to become a part of Davie.
``We prefer the referendum method,`` he said.
In addition, Rosenbaum said last week that he would be willing to hire Broward sheriff`s deputies who might lose their jobs if Davie annexs Bonaventure.
``I have 18 openings in the police department,`` Rosenbaum said. ``Even if we don`t have an annexation and people in other cities are displaced, we`re willing to take any officer from another department.``
Rosenbaum told the residents that Davie will be able to provide the city services Bonaventure needs.
``He feels that Bonaventure residents should have a choice,`` said Murray Chermack, president of the Bonaventure Homeowners Association. ``That`s exactly what we want to hear.``
Chermack reiterated the position of the homeowners group that, given a choice between being annexed by Davie or Sunrise, residents would prefer Davie.
``The majority of people want to stay unincorporated,`` Chermack said. ``If we had to go into a city, I think it would be Davie.``


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Branding and marketing via social media can clearly be labeled the modern rage among businesses, large and small. However, its effectiveness in bringing in paying customers is still up in the air. Right before Facebook as a company issued its public stock this year, General Motors decided to withdraw its advertising campaign on the website's system, noting it didn't provide the results the company desired.
Facebook made things even more complicated when it forced its new format, the Timeline, across all accounts. In a bid to allow readers and users to see all the flowing content a Facebook user posted, Facebook created a chronological timeline system that can be easily searched by a reader. However, it also changed the dynamic of how content is fed and seen from companies on their pages.
For creative companies, the timeline format can actually work in their favor for brand equity, especially if they have a group-up story to tell. The timeline system can literally create a storybook feel for a company's brand if done right. Additionally, the timeline can be edited, allowing far better control on what a viewer sees and shares with other Facebook members.
Advantages and Disadvantages
Those businesses that have already been working with a Facebook social media account will have far more material to manipulate and tailor into the timeline medium. This makes it easier to craft the storybook presentation for the company's brand.
The problem, however, exists for those who want brand presence as a business objective but don't want or need to subscribe to the timeline approach. The reasons can vary, including not enough material to work with, a brand new presence, a different marketing direction desired and more. Whichever the case, the lack of content creates an obstacle for a company trying to use Facebook as an effective awareness-building tool.
Pushing Behavior is the Key
Where brand awareness in the early days of Facebook use by companies was about presence and traditional goals of name recognition, today it's about convincing people to virally take action and drive more attention to a Facebook post, comment, uploaded file, or interaction. That's a tricky challenge.
People don't automatically agree to cooperate and take action on the part of a business. They need to be motivated to do so. Sometimes this comes in the form of a discount, a freebie, a loyalty program or some other trade for the effort. Whatever the case, some kind of an incentive needs to be used to coax people into action for a brand. Facebook lends itself to this kind of action with "like" buttons and easy linking to items both in the Facebook world and external. The company's brand challenge now is to simply motivate the linking to happen exponentially.
Mastering the Challenge
At the end of the day, the big question is whether all the Facebook effort is worthwhile, i.e. does it produce leads and potentially sales? Even if successful at convincing people to act virtually and begin creating awareness to a brand, if it doesn't translate into revenue at some point then social media tends to be a wasted activity, at least in terms of producing a profit. If a company can afford to entertain information management for the sake of adding to the Internet world, that's fine. However, most companies have bills to pay.
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NEW PROVIDENCE – The final tally is in: a turnout of more than 4,000 participants, including volunteers, children, transplant recipients, donor families, and sponsors, inspired by NJ Sharing Network's mission, helped to raise more than $443,000 for NJ Sharing Network Foundation's inaugural Share NJ 5K Race to Save Lives Through Organ & Tissue Donation.
The unique structure of this race had groups of teams in honor of an individual organ recipient or donor. By personalizing the race into teams, donors and families were able to honor the memory and legacy of their individual loved ones. Participants came from all over the state; many with out of state members, including Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, even Florida.
"It was evident that the donor family and recipient teams brought together not only families and friends, but moreover entire communities," says Joe Roth, President and Chief Executive Officer of NJ Sharing Network and past President of AOPO (Association of Organ Procurement Organizations). "For our inaugural race, we gathered together to advance organ and tissue donation initiatives, and it is my humble opinion that we were incredibly successful in spreading the importance of organ and tissue donation."
Once all of the contributions have been collected, the top fundraisers will be announced and their prizes awarded. Anyone who raised $5K receives an iPad and the top fundraiser will win two airline tickets for US Travel.
NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit, federally designated organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for New Jersey residents in need of life-saving transplants. To securely register as an organ and tissue donor, visit www.sharenj.org or your local motor vehicle agency and say "yes" to donation when you first apply for and each time you renew your driver license or state ID. NJ Sharing Network Foundation supports the life-saving mission of NJ Sharing Network.
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Meet Magical Muchkund !
Pratham Books launches its newest title 'Muchkund and his Sweet Tooth' with a magical storytelling session at Balkumar Sahitya Sammelan, Pune. It is written by eminent scientist Dr Madhav Gadgil and beautifully illustrated by Maya Ramaswamy.
The book is about a fictional bear called Muchkund and his bright gang of ghosts who negotiate with bees and come up with a clever way to live in ecological harmony.
The book will be launched by Mr Anil Awchat, well author who recently received the 'Sahitya Academy Award' for children's literature.
Date - 30th November, 2013
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Brian Sudlow is lecturer in French with translation studies at Aston University in Birmingham, United Kingdom. He is the author of Catholic Literature and Secularisation in France and England 1880–1914 (2011) and the editor of National Identities in France (2011). He has written about a number of European thinkers, including René Girard, Régis Debray, Dietrich von Hildebrand, and Giorgio Agamben. His most recent work concerns the tradition of technopessimism among twentieth-century French intellectuals, of whom Paul Virilio is only the latest in a long and distinguished line.
Brian Sudlow; Inner Screens and Cybernetic Battlefields: Paul Virilio and RoboCop. Cultural Politics 1 July 2015; 11 (2): 234–245. doi: https://doi.org/10.1215/17432197-2895795
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José Padilha's new RoboCop (2014) film can be read in the light of Paul Virilio's theoretical work, notably Desert Screen. RoboCop serves as the city's warrior but also as a munition in the hands of global media forces. Still, even if the film presents the fallibility of robotic technology, its true failure is in sustaining the progressivist myth of technology perfectly under human control.
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Perfectly located in a hillside olive grove, apparently in splendid isolation with breathtaking views of hills, the town of Orte, and the Tiber Valley, Casale alle Morre is in fact attached to a charming and lively little village and is in easy reach of Rome, Florence, Orvieto, the Etruscan cities of Viterbo and Tarquinia, and all the Umbrian hilltowns. A gentle path leads up to the magnificent "lap" pool in natural stone and sand-colored tiles behind the house, protected by a natural forest, dotted with olive trees, with an even greater view of the valley and the tile-roofed back of the house and its lemon-house annex. The villa was constructed completely new in 2006 from the very stones of a ruined farmhouse on the property, so that it is full of light and air and modern space, but looks as though it has always been there. Its magnificent southern-facing portico dominating the valley is protected from the sun all summer and warmed by it in the cooler months.
The village of Penna: 5-10 minutes' walk up a shady lane is the flourishing village of Penna (population 1000), equipped with post office, bank, parish church, pharmacy, and shops in a thriving community of local people of all generations active in the agricultural and civic life of their village. The calendar year is studded with festivals, such as the open air banquet to celebrate the vendemmia (or grape harvest) in mid-October, outdoor music and dancing for the village holiday in early August, streets strewn with flowers for the Corpus Domini in June. Penna's tiny historical center, in the shape of a feather (hence its name) is anchored between the very active parish church and the belvedere (panoramic overlook on the Tiber river valley and Mount Cimino beyond). The town also boasts an impressive mechanical Presepe (Nativity Scene) open to visits all year round.
An Umbrian family story: The villa is on a working farm (olives and grapes), that has been in our family for almost two centuries. The historic family home is close by, in the village.
The adjacent 'limonaia' houses potted lemon trees in the winter, ping-pong in the summer. The apartment above the limonaia is not for rent and is occasionally occupied by the owners.
This is the authentic Italy, far from its mass tourism and yet in easy range of so many of its legendary beauties.
The family has been in the village since at least the 19th century. The old family house is in the town, outside the village walls. The villa was built with the stones of the ruined sharecropper's house in 2006.
Alison Cornish Squatriti purchased this villa in 1860
The villa has made it possible to experience in comfort the perfect beauty and tranquillity of this spot on what was a traditional Umbrian farm.
The vicinity to Rome (45 minutes by train from the station of Orte, 15 minutes away by car; or 1.5 hours by car on the Autostrada) makes this peaceful hideaway remarkably accessible. It is also close to all the famous hilltowns. Penna itself has very few tourists. The beautiful, natural-looking pool means it is never too hot.
We spent 11 days in this villa and had a wonderful time. The villa is exactly as it looks in the photos with comfortable bedrooms and a very good living space. As others have said, there are well stocked supermarkets nearby and in Penna itself, there is a small store and a lovely restaurant within walking distance. Maura, the housekeeper, is a wonderful cook and prepared several delicious 3 course meals which was a fantastic bonus. The villa is an easy drive from Rome, just over an hour, and well placed to visit the many beautiful hilltop towns like Orvieto and Amelia. The pool which is not visible from the house is totally secluded and a good size for swimming lengths or messing around. Our children found the floor of the pool rough on their feet (as they spent hours in the pool!) but otherwise it was always refreshingly cool. Shade is limited as it's only provided by the olive trees around the pool but there was generally a lovely breeze. Beach towels are needed for beside the pool.
I would thoroughly recommend this villa for its secluded position but yet it is within walking distance of a pretty village and easy driving distance of other towns. The views on the patio are quite breathtaking, looking down the valley past the olive, fig and lemons trees, it was spectacular to sit there at any time of the day.
There are not enough good things to say about our stay here. We were a party of five and we all loved it. To say that it exceeded our expectations is an understatement. The villa, seemingly old but actually fairly new, is beautifully designed, laid out and pleasantly comfortable. When we were there, usually in the mornings and from late afternoon on, we lived on the covered terrace which overlooks the truly magnificent view of the Tiber Valley. Breathtaking. We ate our meals there, arranging the five seats at the long table so we all could see the splendid panorama, like a Hollywood film set, before us. We took advantage of the wonderful Maura who prepared excellent four course meals for us. Every night something different. She is terrific. However, if you want to do meals yourself, that is easily accomplished as the kitchen is fully stocked and there is a terrific COOP store in the nearby town of Amelia. But we were thrilled to have Maura bring us her meals every evening. Renting a car, we were able to do day trips to the endless nearby towns every day. Orvieto, Todi, Viterbo, Narni, Amelia, the list goes on. The pool, when we were home, was inviting and cool and the perfect place for relaxing on a hot summer day. Paolo and Alison have done a wonderful job and we hope that we will be able to return again in the future. We miss it already.
We spent a week in this lovely villa together with another family. All up, there were 4 adults and 5 children (ages 5 to 10) and the villa was perfect for this number. The villa is very well designed with enough bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces so that people do not feel on top of each other. It has the 'look' of a traditional villa, but all of the modern comforts and features you need to make life easy. The kitchen is very well equipped and the gardens and grounds are great for kids to explore and roam. The pool is wonderful and hours and hours were spent in it. We also enjoyed spending time in the little town of Penna. We were quite literally the only tourists in town, which is no mean feat for Umbria in the height of the tourist season. We were all genuinely sad when it came time to leave. It will be a week we reminisce about for years to come.
We spent a week in Umbria, and this home was a perfect spot for our family. The house is finished beautifully down to the detailed ironwork and hand crafted wooden doors. The villa was spacious with all the modern amenities and the home was spotless, with everything for our stay waiting. Conveniently located an hour from Rome and close to many hill towns made this ideal for us to do daily road-trips. This was a perfect place to enjoy amazing panoramic views while eating dinner outside on the patio, or swimming in the pool perched upon the hillside surrounded by olive trees. The lovely village of Penne where the villa is located has markets, a bakery, a pub and is walking distance. As a runner I found this a perfect spot to start out from and go exploring the countryside, looping through hills with spectacular views every turn. My family had a wonderful experience and would recommend staying here to anyone interested in the beauty of the Italian countryside.
This house is such a cleverly and lovingly made thing -- the pieces of an old farmhouse resurrected from the land that Paulo and Alison know well, on which olives and lemons and roses grow, and on which guests can now spend beautiful weeks suspended between the water of the hillside pool and the blue sky. An evening on the terrace eating cheese from the buffalo farm next door and drinking wine made from grapes on the property is not to be beaten. And the wider setting, which make Rome close but not overwhelmingly so, and is dotted with ancient sites (we saw Etruscan tombs and Roman cisterns on short day trips) lovely fortified hilltop towns is perfect. We are so grateful to have stayed here!
This was my first time to Umbria after having stayed in Tuscany 3 years ago. This villa provides a spectacular view in a recently built villa with modern amenities such as a washer and dishwasher and screens on the windows which are rare in most Italian villas. We spent time enjoying the pool and the 500 year old olive trees on the grounds of the original farmhouse, as well as venturing into the charming town of Penne.
This villa is comfortable , quiet and picturesque, and is driving distance from Perrugia, Deruta, the Mediterranean, and a train ride to Rome. The kitchen is well stocked, with upscale appliances and the ping pong table provided entertainment for everyone old and young.
I would highly recommend this lovely villa to anyone who will find it far above standard compared to most villas. We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation here and plan to visit again.
On the border with Lazio, the villa stands at the gateway of all the Umbrian hilltowns (Orvieto, Assisi, Perugia, Todi, Spoleto, Narni, Gubbio), but also an easy distance from the volcanic Etruscan towns of Viterbo and Tarquinia and the Tuscan seaside (Capalbio, Ansedonia, the island of Giglio). It is also close to the Appenines and river rafting on the Nera near the waterfalls of Marmore, some of the highest in Europe. Because of the vicinity of the Orte train station (15 minutes' away by car) Rome and Florence are easy daytrips -- without the worry of a car.
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In the last decade, Hawaiian restaurants have become as numerous in the valley as Speedo-clad Japanese tourists at Waikiki Beach. I've been firmly planted on the Hawaiian food beat at BW since day one--I've eaten at and opined about every one of the valley's island-themed restaurants within these pages over the years. And I've come to a final conclusion: They each get the job done about the same, though some scratch the itch of nostalgia better than others.
On the nostalgia front, I've come to know Shaka Shak as the most reliable place in town to get a can of Hawaiian Sun. You'll pay a whopping $2.25, but none of the other joints around town seem to able to keep the stuff in stock consistently. Plus, none of the others are as convenient for a drink drive-by as Shaka Shak, which is literally a shack set up in the Broadway Plaza shopping center lot. Curiously, it's situated almost directly in front of the grand master of Hawaiian food in the valley, Ono Hawaiian Cafe.
On the food front, Shaka Shak's menu is a mix of local favorites--kalua pork, lomi lomi salmon, lau lau, teri beef, saimin--and house specialties like curry, soba and stir fry. Recently, I ordered a mixed plate called the Big Wave Board, a massive two-container meal of mayo-heavy mac salad, two scoops of white rice and a mound of teriyaki beef, kalua pork and grilled chicken. As plate lunches go, the meal was fine. The rice was perfectly sticky, the mac salad appropriately calorie laden and each protein moist and distinctively flavored--the pork was a touch smoky, the beef a touch sweet, and the grill came through just a hint on the chicken under the teri-based sauce.
In the end, however, if plate lunch is what you're after, Shaka Shak does it just like all the others do. Maybe you like L&L Drive In better than Zippy's for some reason, or maybe you like them both the same and just go with whichever is closer. For me, the perfect Idaho Hawaiian meal would be a roundup of specific dishes from each of the valley's island restaurants. But when I'm not shooting for perfect, I hit the drive-thru at Shaka Shak.


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Air Lift manufacturers a wide selection of air bag kits, helper springs, and air compressor kits. Coil kits provide up to 1,000lbs in suspension support, while a LoadLifter kit can push as much 5,000lbs. What's something that weighs 5,000 pounds or less? How about a 2015 Ford F150 - that's how powerful a good air bag kit can make your suspension. Air Lift also carries a massive selection of on-board air compressor solutions. Everything from wired kits that inflate each bag at the same time, to wireless kits that inflate each bag independently. With the right on-board air compressor kit, you'll never have to worry about finding a gas station with a working air. All you'll have to do it press a button, and feel your suspension raise up.
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Faith in the Home
At The River, our desire is to come alongside parents in the discipleship of their children. We don't do Sunday school. We do however, provide opportunities for families to be empowered, equipped and encouraged as they take charge of family faith on Sunday morning and all week long.
Kids in Worship
You'll see kids in worship. You'll hear kids in worship. We are learning together how to embrace God's call to welcome, interact with, learn beside and be inspired by His kids. A bit unorthodox? Maybe. Growing families closer to God and closer to each other? Definitely.
A Place to Belong
With open arms, as Jesus did, we welcome families of every size and dynamic—come discover a place to belong, learn how to believe together and become the faith-driven family God designed you to be!
Spiritual Benchmarks of Family Faith
When it comes to families, we're focused on discipleship through spiritual benchmarking. We call them Growth Rings. Each intentional encounter adds a layer of Godly growth, helping prepare kids for a lifetime of faith.
In a world that pulls families in a million different directions, we seek to provide experiences that equip families to grow closer to God and closer to each other. Relationships are a priority in His Kingdom. Our family ministry priority is to bolster family relationships through authentic Godly community and discipleship. This is a place to belong, to believe and to become.
Growth Rings
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Secure child check-in takes place on both sides of the nursery hallway, just around the corner from our sanctuary. While the wee ones play, our preschool children experience songs, crafts and Bible lessons that feature engaging videos as well as an online app for interaction and learning throughout the week. Around age 5, we begin encouraging and training parents as they transition their children into the family worship setting.
Experience church together on Sunday and explore the mutual conversation & application that ensues. And as for the rest of the week, we encourage parents to "love the Lord & teach His commands diligently" (Deuteronomy 6). We'd love to help your family grow not only closer to God, but closer to each other in the process. In a world that tugs apart your family at every turn, we advocate faith-driven family togetherness.
Take advantage of midweek discipleship for kids; GROWthring family spiritual benchmarking; parent-equipping resources and events; network with a family small group or come get acquainted at the next River Family Event!
Check out the "family nook" just outside the sanctuary, stocked with "tools" that help kids tune in.
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We exist not just for us who call The River our church home, but also for any kid, anywhere. We want to express love to God in creative and compelling ways, while sharing this love with each other.
We are a movement of youth, purposed to invade our families, schools, teams, bands, and friends with the love and hope of Jesus.


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SPORTS COLLECTING WITH JEFF FIGLERMarch 2nd, 2010 by admin
In this initial blog, I will first introduce myself, and then discuss a little about the state of the collectibles industry. In addition, I do encourage anyone to keep in contact with me at: firstname.lastname@example.com.
Whenever I am asked about how and when I got started collecting sports memorabilia, I quickly respond by saying that I have been doing so all my life. True story. The fact is that my Mother never threw away my baseball cards. My Mother, who is ninety years old and still going strong, is quick to say that she knew that they would be valuable one day. I don't mind giving her the credit. Many, many people wish that their mothers had the same "insight". My collection, and subsequently my museum, started with those cards, as well as from two other sets of circumstances.
First, having been born and raised in St. Louis, my Father was friends with Bob Pettit, the St. Louis Hawks basketball player, and one of the all-time NBA greats. Pettit gave me some items which are now part of my collection. Second, my museum, which consists of not only sports memorabilia, but presidential/historical, and pop culture memorabilia, was helped by the fact that my cousin Marshall Leib was a founding member of the music group The Teddy Bears ("To Know Him Is To Love Him"), and I have some items from that group. And oh, by the way, another of the founding members was Phil Spector.
My column on sports collecting is carried by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. In addition, I write for several publications on sports collecting. I am also a syndicated talk host on the Sports Byline Radio Network, and can be heard every weekday on nearly 700 stations worldwide. In addition, I have the pleasure of giving presentations aboard cruise ships and groups on sports collecting.
Whew! So what is the state of the sports collectibles industry? Strong. Just to give one example, the baseball that Yankee Alex Rodriguez hit for his 500th homerun was recently auctioned for $103,000. Sure, Tiger Woods' memorabilia has declined in value, but overall the state of the industry is strong.
I welcome any readers to stay in contact with me. I will also be glad to give you my opinion as to the value of an item you may have.


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Hayden Panettiere & Taylor Swift: AMA Presenters!
- Hayden Panettiere and Taylor Swift will present at the 2013 AMAs – Wetpaint
- Springs Breakers stars submitted for Oscar race – Teen.com
- Did Jennifer Lawrence have a red carpet meltdown? - TooFab
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I recently posted Research & Destroy's Communiqué from an Absent Future on this blog. The manifesto, circulated during the recent University of California walkout, has been generating a lot of online discussion.
I thought it might be useful to try to continue that discussion in a more, uh, "organized" manner…one that would free it from the sort of tit-for-tat exchanges that happen in listserv debates and within the confines of blog/Facebook comment boxes (though, of course, I encourage comments to this post).
I talked to one of the Communiqué's authors, and to Brian Holmes (who wrote, I thought, a very interesting response to the manifesto), and to folks involved with the New School occupation. Together, we came up with three questions, based on reservations about and critiques of the Communiqué we'd seen circulated online.


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Maybe it was the decision to release it on 14th January, a traditionally quiet time for releases, but there was a palpable sense that people were waiting for Everything Everything's second album, Arc. Press coverage was pretty comprehensive, Kemosabe was never off the radio, and given that Man Alive was one of the most exciting and original debut albums in recent memory, expectations were high. And when you preview an album with singles of the quality of Cough Cough and Kemosabe, well, people are going to be waiting to hear what you have to say.
So, then, how has Arc fared? Well by all accounts – it landed in the top five. Torso of the Week is one of their best efforts to date, and the moment in Radiant when Jonathan Higgs' furious shredded howl "it's all I ever had" collapses into a crystalline chiming guitar is absolutely sublime, but there's something wrong, and that can be summed up in one word: Duet. It is, said Higgs in an interview with the BBC, "one of the few proper songs I've written". What it is is a massive string soaked concession of the heartbreaking proportions of Elbow's One Day Like This: Duet was, in the week of release, already soundtracking montages on Match of the Day. It's a pleasant enough song, nicely put together, but it doesn't feel like an Everything Everything song. It feels like someone's idea of what a band is meant to do to sound sincere, to mean anything to anyone, and from a band like this, it stings a little. Like One Day Like This, it feels out of character, and while of a higher quality than the likes of Coldplay's Fix You, there's no doubt it's a stadium filler, the end of the encore, the money song.
In the same interview, Higgs deems Man Alive annoying, and other interviews around Arc's release have seen the band say that they have made a conscious effort to write songs that the audience can sing along to. With this in mind, listen to Arc. The sheer volume of repeated lyrics is striking – not repeated choruses, choruses and verses made up almost entirely of the same line over and over. Ok, maybe it's easier to make out the words on this album, but when you have a range like Higgs, accurate singalongs are still mostly out of the question. And it's not like anyone went to see Jeff Buckley to sing along, is it? It's hard not to sound a bit "oh, I liked their earlier stuff" on the subject, and the frustrating thing is that Arc is perilously close to being brilliant, but when the band have openly said that they've made concessions so that people like them better, it's hard not to object. If they hadn't been so conscious of people being able to sing along, there's no telling what this album could have been.


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Vintage Native American Portraits
The Denver Post recently uncovered a collection of photographs taken by Durango, Colorado photographers William Pennington and Lisle Updike between 1915 and 1920. They were featured in the newspaper in 1974. From that article:
These pictures, bearing the stamp of their studio, were recently discovered in a long forgotten file of the Denver Post library.
The two young photographers supported themselves with their portrait business, but satisfied their artistic urges by traveling around the Four Corners area in a wagon taking pictures such as the ones appearing on this page.
"There was no money in taking pictures of Indians," Updike, 84, said from his winter home in Phoenix, Arizona. His sons and grandsons now operate a chain of Updike studios in Utah and Arizona.
Updike died a couple of years after the original article appeared. The linked post features 16 of those prints. Link -via Cynical-C
(image credit: The Pennington Studio)
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Great pictures of an almost lost culture. Those people are nearly forgotten. :l
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This position is located at the Office of Juvenile Affairs state office in Oklahoma City.
Prefer candidates with the following experience/education: Previous recruiting, public relations experience preferred. Travel will be approximately 60% of job function.
Special requirements: Must be able to pass background check and drug screening. A probation/trial period may be required. Position requires extensive job related travel. Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position.
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