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VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - August 29, 2016) - Mission Ready Services Inc. ("Mission Ready" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: MRS) is pleased to announce the launch of its new, state-of-the-art e-Commerce website offering online product sales of PTF Manufacturing Inc.'s ("PTF Manufacturing" or "PTFM") extensive catalogue of protective tactical equipment including the Flex9Armor Tactical Police Shirt.
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PTF Manufacturing Inc. ("PTFM") -- a division of Mission Ready Services Inc. -- is a manufacturer of high quality tactical equipment. Located in the beautiful mountains of Jacksboro, Tennessee, PTFM develops and distributes innovative tactical solutions and soft armor ballistics for the protection of those who serve the people including law enforcement, military, fire, emergency, corrections, among others. PTFM's goal is to provide superior quality products and unparalleled support to its clients and dealers.
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US summons Turkey envoy for embassy brawl
The US has summoned the Turkish ambassador after violence erupted between protesters and Turkish security personnel in Washington on Tuesday.
Ambassador Serdar Kılıç met Under Secretary of State Tom Shannon on Wednesday, officials tell the BBC.
Eleven people were injured outside the Turkish ambassador's residence during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit.
Video footage of the clash on Tuesday showed men in suits charging past police to kick and punch protesters.
Washington police called the violence a "brutal attack on peaceful protesters".
But the Turkish embassy said the demonstrators had aggressively provoked Turkish-Americans gathering to greet the president, and they in turn had responded in self-defence.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused senior US diplomat Brett McGurk of backing Kurdish militants and said he should be sent home.
He said on Thursday that Mr McGurk, the US envoy to the coalition against so-called Islamic State (IS), was "definitely" supporting a Kurdish militant group, the Popular Protection Units (YPG), in Syria, as well as a Kurdish separatist group in Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK).
Turkey sees the YPG as a terrorist group linked to the PKK, which has been fighting inside Turkey since the 1980s. Last week Mr Trump said he would arm the Syrian Kurds in the fight against IS.
Tensions have been high since the violent scuffle outside the Turkish ambassador's residence.
The incident drew an outcry among US lawmakers.
Senator John McCain on Thursday called for the envoy to be expelled.
"We should throw their ambassador the hell out of the United States of America..." he told MSNBC's Morning Joe programme on Thursday.
"This kind of thing cannot go un-responded to diplomatically."
Democratic senator Claire McCaskill said she agreed with her Republican colleague, tweeting: "Unacceptable. They were assaulting these people on US soil. Turkish Ambassador should be kicked out of country."
Earlier this week the State Department released a statement saying it was "concerned by the violent incidents" and confirmed Turkish security guards were involved.
Mr Erdogan, who met President Donald Trump earlier in the day, was visiting the Turkish ambassador's residence when the scuffle broke out.
Washington's Metropolitan Police Department said it had arrested two US residents, Ayten Necmi, 49, and Jalal Kheirabadi, 42, over the incident.
It was unclear if they were members of Mr Erdogan's security or protesters.
Police Chief Peter Newsham said on Wednesday the violence was "not something we tolerate in our city".
Several of Mr Erdogan's security personnel, he added, were armed with guns, which made the incident especially "dicey" for local police officers trying to keep protests peaceful.
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce also sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urging them to take action over the clashes.
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said it was "an affront to DC values and our rights as Americans".


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If you are a company or an individual looking to send a gift, GiftRocket is the best option for you. You no longer have to worry about gifts getting lost in the mail or stolen, and the receiver can choose how they would like to get the gift. There is a small service fee for the transaction, but it's not very high at $2 per gift plus 5% of the amount. If you're a big company, you can send in bulk amounts. GiftRocket does not currently send outside the United States.
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Pukehina's once flourishing school is making a last throw of the dice to try and stave off closure.
With the roll sitting at 11 pupils and the prospect of only a couple of extra children next year if nothing was done, principal Roger Reid had begun seeking sponsorship to buy a minibus.
"If we had a minibus we could double our roll in a week," he said.
The plight of the three-classroom school was highlighted by the latest Ministry of Education figures showing schools where classrooms were at less than 51 per cent of capacity.
Pukehina School was operating at just 15 per cent capacity - second only in the Bay to Kaingaroa Forest School which was at 10 per cent.
Based on school rolls at March this year, only two other schools in the Western Bay were operating at below 51 per cent capacity - Rangiuru at 47 per cent and Maketu at 41 per cent.
When the Bay of Plenty Times spoke to Reid yesterday, he was in the throes of writing letters to potential community funders.
Dedicated school buses played an important part in sustaining the rolls of other rural schools in the Western Bay who went out of their area to pick up kids. "We will have to do that to survive."
Reid said Pukehina's problem was that it was too small to afford a van. "We are stuck between a rock and a hard place."
But with pressure continuing to mount to get the roll up to a sustainable level, he said they needed an influx of other families to build the roll to about 20 children.
Pukehina School's difficulties were compounded by the distance from Pukehina Beach and, unlike its nearest neighbours of Otamarakau and Pongakawa schools, it did not have the same close-knit supporting community living around the school.
Reid said the school suffered when its decile rating was dropped to the lowest possible rating of 1. Despite its teaching and learning culture, he said there was an unfair stigma attached to decile 1 schools.
Rangiuru School principal Tom Paekau said the 47 per cent classroom utilisation had been a blip caused by the larger than usual departure of Year 8 pupils to Te Puke High School.
The school roll had increased by 15 since March to reach 52 pupils, raising the classroom usage to up around 75 per cent. ''We had a big influx of new entrants in the last two terms.''
Maketu School principal Sonia Mau was not available for comment when contacted.
Under-utilised classrooms was an unusual problem for the buoyant Western Bay where overcapacity was much more of an issue - led by Tauranga's Te Kura o Matapihi that was 141 per cent over capacity.
The good news announced by Matapihi school principal Tui Yeager this week was that the Ministry of Education was shifting two temporary classrooms onto the site in time for the first term next year.
She said the Portacom classrooms would relieve pressure on the school until a new three-classroom block was finished by the end of 2018. The over-capacity was currently being met by larger junior class sizes and putting an extra class into the library.
The improvements would lift the cap on the school roll to 170 pupils.
Western Bay's top 10 over-capacity schools
- Te Kura o Matapihi 141 per cent
- Te Wharekura o Mauao 131 per cent
- TKKM o Te Kura Kokiri 130 per cent
- Oropi School 127 per cent
- Te Ranga School 120 per cent
- Bellevue School 117 per cent
- Te Puke Primary School 113 per cent
- St Mary's Catholic School 109 per cent
- Greerton Village School 109 per cent
- Otumoetai College 107 per cent


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General Theophilus Danjuma (rtd) yesterday [May 23] called on the incoming government of Muhammadu Buhari to probe the outgoing administration of President Goodluck Jonathan to ascertain the exact state of the economy and those behind the country's economic woes.
Danjuma made the call in Takum, Taraba state while commissioning and handing over the N500 million bridges he constructed along Takum -Katsina-Ala federal high way to the Taraba State Government for onward handover to the Federal Government.
The retired general, who expressed worry that the incoming government of Buhari will have to contend with a huge debt of over $60 billion without anything on ground to show for, called on Buhari to in the interest of the nation investigate the outgoing administration so that Nigerians would know what exactly happened.
He explained that he chose to steer clear of partisan politics because, all the political parties in the country are the same, but that he support anyone who comes to him with money based on what he makes of the person irrespective of political affiliations, adding that the gross mismanagement of the economy by the outgoing administration call for concern by all well-meaning Nigerians.
On what inspired him to undertake the project, Danjuma said, the plight of his people and the number of deaths and permanent disabilities caused by the poor state of the bridges constructed by the colonial masters made him to embark on the project and called on the federal government to award contract for the construction of the road.
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Marci McDonald writing about Canada's "Christian right" is about as convincing as Ted Byfield would be if he ever wrote a book about the nuances of the Quebec sovereignty movement. It's just not within their field of expertise -- or even the language they speak. That's a gentle way of saying McDonald doesn't know what the hell she's talking about.
Here are some excerpts form the Toronto Star Article:
Amid the stormy U.S. health-care debate of 2009, most Canadians were stunned to discover that one of their own was the star of a $2 million television campaign warning Americans about the perils of this country's publicly funded medical system. Shona Holmes, the poster girl for that attack, turned out to be fronting a lawsuit against Ontario's health ministry spearheaded by a Calgary-based Christian advocacy group named the Canadian Constitution Foundation.
Of course neither the commercial nor Ms Holmes had anything to do with Christianity. Nor, as Ezra points out on his blog, does the Canadian Constitutional Foundation.
Regarding the seeming reversal in public opinion on abortion she whines;
That blatant attempt to raise the emotional temperature in an already volatile debate comes as two U.S. polls show that, for the first time since 1995, opposition to abortion is on the rise while support for it is slipping even more sharply.
Of course, here is the typically liberal attitude that counts majority public opinion only when it agrees with them. If it goes against their own holy grail of thought, it is deluded, discounted and in need of correction.
At a New Brunswick press conference in the midst of the 2008 election campaign, Stephen Harper staked out his political legacy, arguing that under his government, the Canadian public had already become more conservative. Although he seemed to be referring to fiscal attitudes, social conservatives like Joseph Ben-Ami did not disagree. "In the real world, you measure success not so much on whether you won or lost but where the centre of gravity is," Ben-Ami says. "And I think in this country, it has shifted somewhat to the right." (emphasis mine, JK)
Here we see an ad hominem on Stephen Harper turned into an underhanded insinuation against the "religious right;" a totally manipulative amd disingenuous licence.
Writing of the expectations of said religious right upon his election, and their supposed disappointment at the lack of results, she says.
...those measures he did proffer seemed born of calculation, not conviction, many came across as awkward and opportunistic, executed under a veil of secrecy and withdrawn at the first sign they might exact too high a price at the voting booth.
It would be nice for her to present some examples of these withdrawn measures.
...the Prime Minister now sends his public blessings to prayer rallies where Christian nationalists brandishing Canadian flags are calling for a Bible-based theocracy.
Not disputing this, but just who is realistically calling for a "Bible-based theocracy?" Who are these people the Prime Minister is blessing? I'd like to hear.
In their idealized Christian nation, non-believers — atheists, non-Christians and even Christian secularists — have no place, and those in violation of biblical law, notably homosexuals and adulterers, would merit severe punishment and the sort of shunning that once characterized a society where suspected witches were burned. (????!!!!) Theirs is a dark and dangerous vision, one that brooks no dissent and requires the dismantling of key democratic institutions. A preview is on display south of the border, where decades of religious-right triumphs have left a nation bitterly splintered along lines of faith and ideology, trapped in the hysteria of overcharged rhetoric and resentment. (incredulous punctuation mine, JK)
Reading the above paragraph, one wonders just who is guilty of the "hysteria of overcharged rhetoric."
The whole article reveals a liberal in fear of her sacred agenda and past victories being threatened. One can imagine the exact opposite scenario; that of a social conservative rueing the creeping influence of liberalism and sexual immorality. In which case Ms McDonald wou be quite pleased with the direction things were going.
Read the whole article here.
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PS: Oddly enough, I think I may have gone to High School with Ms McDonald, if she is the same Marci McDonald who attend Saltfleet District High School in Stoney Creek Ontario in the late '50's and early '60's. I recall her being a top student, always at the top of the class, while I was somewhere in the middle. I sent her an e-mail once, asking her that very thing, but I post a link to my blog on my e-mail, so if it was her, that may be why she didn't reply.


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Even areas of the U.S. accustomed to gloating about their comparatively mild winters are shivering in temperatures that would make seasoned northerners don an extra layer of clothing. Temperatures in the single digits and teens were seen in Atlanta, Nashville and Panama City Beach, Fla. as well as Detroit, New York City and Pittsburgh.
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Navigating barbecues and other summertime events can be frustrating as food-sensitive eaters negotiate which spreads, sauces and dips are safe to eat. Fortunately, there�s no reason to settle for another naked burger or bare tortilla chip. Crafting your own allergy-friendly condiments is an easy, surefire way to enliven any menu.


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The word "gnosis" comes from the Greek "γνῶσις," which means "knowledge." Gnosis is a very natural function of the Conscious
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The Gnostic teachings are based on the communion between science, art, philosophy and mysticism; they seek to rescue the highest values of the human being in order to be able to comprehend that life is empty without the pursuit of transcendence and the self-realization of the Being.
The method of Gnostic science is experimentation or the objective knowledge of things. Its object of study is the universe and all that exists. It utilizes scientific meditation and other vehicles for the experimentation and direct observation of the object of study.
Gnosis is the eternal cosmic principle, clothed in the religious forms of each race, people or culture and according to the idiosyncrasy of each age. It is a doctrine of synthesis with values that are completely its own and which allow the sincere seeker to discover the essence of the universal knowledge.
"All religions are precious jewels in the golden thread of divinity." Samael Aun Weor
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"Speaking very frankly and in plain language we will say, "Gnosis is a very natural functionalism of the consciousness; a Philosophy Perennis et Universalis." Samael Aun Weor
Glancing through history, we can contemplate in an astonishing manner the continuous effort carried out by the divinity through the White Lodge and its Masters of Wisdom, to grant real opportunities to all the Beings that impel their sparks through the path of regeneration. We can affirm, without fear of being mistaken, that always, in every moment, in a more or less public or secret way, and throughout time, in all places, humanity has had the gnostic opportunity at its reach. That is to say, the opportunity to enter into the mysteries of the science of the Being's Self-realization.
If we look back in a reflective manner, we verify that these mysteries of universal gnosticism were known in different times in all the preamerican cultures which vibrated intensely with the Mayan and Toltec rays. Olmecs, Zapotecs, Quechuas, Incas, Koguis, Lakotas, and even the Mayan and Toltec descendants held in their time the keys of the Great Arcanum which will be unveiled in this book through the writings of primitive gnosticism. At the same time, and also in different epochs, initiatic schools existed in Egypt, Tibet, China, India, and even in the Europe of the Druids (children of the serpent) and of the Nordic Mysteries. The serpentine wisdom of the Chaldean people (magicians of the fire), of the Assyrians (heirs of Osiris-Sirius), of Mesopotamia, Etruria, is proven and let us not forget the Greek mysteries. Later on, as we will verify throughout this work, those keys of the ancestral wisdom were revitalized by the Hebrew initiates, the primitive Gnostic Christians and, following their example, by all the schools of regeneration that came later: Islamic Sufism, Bogomils, Cathars, Templars, Builder Lodges, Medieval Alchemists, Freemasons and Rosicrucians. And through them—although not exclusively—and through the incarnation of the Avatar of the Era of Aquarius, the V. M. Samael Aun Weor, by means of the Contemporary Gnostic Movement, the keys arrived once again to the five continents, as the grand finale and the call to order to the reluctant essences that still, in spite of being impelled by their Monads, have not carried out the gnostic opportunity within.
"Today we have a Gnostic movement in the anonymous masses which is the exact psychological counterpart of the Gnostic movement nineteen hundred years ago. Then, as today, solitary wanderers like Apollonius of Tyana, spun the spiritual threads from Europe to Asia, perhaps to remotest India." Carl Gustav Jung
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text: You are here: Home > Support us > Make a donation > Face-to-face fundraising > Door-to-door fundraising Door-to-door fundraising Like many other charities, we use a professional fundraising agency to help us raise the most funds we can. For over 20 years, we have been fundraising door-to-door with Wesser Ltd, a well-established family-run business that have raised over £62 million from our loyal door-to-door supporters across the country. Wesser Ltd are subject to regular audits to ensure the highest level of service is provided All door-to-door fundraisers wear a St John Ambulance branded t-shirt, body warmer or coat, accompanied by a professional ID badge with all legally required details. They go from door-to-door, talking to people about our work and asking them to consider supporting us by giving a regular donation by direct debit. In England alone, we have over 350,000 supporters who began supporting our vital first aid work after speaking to one of our door-to-door fundraisers. What if I've changed my mind or my bank details change? If you registered to give through a door-to-door fundraiser, please contact email@example.com or call 0800 500 3093. Please provide us with your name, address and reference number if available. If I want to make a complaint what do I do? If you're unhappy about something, please call our team 0207 324 4156 or email email@example.com. Please provide as much information as you can. For example, the location and description of the fundraiser. We investigate all complaints thoroughly and as quickly as possible. FAQs Why do you pay a company to conduct your door-to-door fundraising? We aren't unusual. Many charities use a professional fundraising agency to do door-to-door fundraising for them to raise the most funds they can. Ours is called Wesser and they employ specially trained fundraising professionals for this work. All fundraisers are required to read a solicitation statement to all new supporters on the door, explaining the arrangement that we have with Wesser. Supporters are also given a document entitled 'Your Direct Debit', which gives more information as to how donating helps us over the long term. Costs How much of my donation goes to Wesser? The fundraising cost for this activity is 45% of the donation in year one and 45% in year two, and 10% of the donation in year three. After the third year, there is no fundraising fee. Most of our supporters continue to give for five years or more and we have an excellent track record of fundraising in this way. How much of the money raised goes to St John Ambulance? Most types of fundraising require investment from the charity upfront, but St John Ambulance does not pay Wesser any fees before supporters are recruited, or recruited but then immediately cancel their donation. Wesser is paid only when they successfully recruit supporters so there is no financial risk for us. This means we don't have to divert much needed funds from our charitable services. Do your fundraisers get commission? Yes. Fundraisers are paid an hourly rate for their work in line with the national minimum wage. They also receive a small commission based on how long the donor chooses to donate for. What to expect if you meet a St John Ambulance fundraiser What approach do your fundraisers use? Our fundraisers encourage people to donate because they want to save lives and help us build a nation of life savers. We want people to be left with a positive image of us and a desire to support our work over a long period of time. We don't condone high-pressure sales tactics. We train Wesser staff in the values and ethics of St John Ambulance and they are expected to live up to them when fundraising for us. Wesser staff are provided with a Fundraising Code of Conduct which clearly states that they should not present to anyone who is vulnerable. We act in accordance with the Institute of Fundraising's Code of Fundraising Practice. Why don't your volunteers do door-to-door fundraising? Our volunteers focus on providing first aid. They make an incredible impact caring for people in need at public events and out in their community. Door-to-door fundraising is actually a very difficult skill and requires lots of training and support. So by paying Wesser to employ professionals to fundraise for us, we can raise more money and focus on training our volunteers to learn life saving first aid skills instead. However, if you would like to volunteer as a fundraiser for us, please visit sja.org.uk/volunteer as we are always looking for help! What will the fundraisers ask for? The fundraisers go door-to-door, asking members of the public to pledge regular donations to St John Ambulance by Direct Debit. They will ask you to sign up on small tablet, which ensures your details are kept safe and encrypted from the moment you sign up. A small, regular gift given in this way is very valuable to St John Ambulance, as Direct Debits are cost effective to administer and the regularity of the gift helps us plan ahead effectively. They'll never ask for cash or cheques at the door. If you would prefer to make a one-off donation, you can request a freepost envelope from the fundraiser to send in a cheque/postal order. We advise that cash is not sent through the post. Alternatively, you can donate via our website. Will the local authority know that St John Ambulance is fundraising in the area? Yes, we attempt to contact the police and licensing department of the local council before the fundraisers start working in any area. We also make every effort to contact local Neighbourhood Watch groups. Do your fundraisers visit houses in No Cold Calling areas? We do not enter any No Cold Calling Zones that are legally set up in collaboration with the Trading Standards Board, as outlined in the Institute of Fundraising's Code of Best Practice. We also will not call on houses with 'no cold calling' or 'no charity callers' clearly signed in the door or window. Security How do I know that the person calling at the door is legitimate? All of our fundraisers wear jackets, sweatshirts and T-shirts branded with the St John Ambulance logo so that they are easy to recognise. They carry a letter of authority from our Company Secretary, stating that they are collecting under our Exemption Order as under the Home Office regulations. They also carry official identification cards, which are required by law. If you would like to check a fundraiser's details, please call the Supporter Hotline on 0207 324 4156. 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British flags wave proudly above Dixie Highway in the Oakland Park neighborhood marking the home of Fox and Hounds British American Pub. Beyond the Old English font and heavy wooden door is a low lit pub adorned with stuffed foxes, sports memorabilia, and a bit of British charm. In one room is a pool table, numerous dart boards, and a jukebox, all the necessary tools for a friendly night out. Rugby fans and (British) football enthusiasts will be delighted to find multiple big-screen TVs hanging in various corners of the pub showing weekly matches. Fox and Hounds British American Pub provides visitors with a smashing good time, plenty of beer and liquor options, as well as a welcoming smile behind the bar. But a little word of advice: think twice before belting out a Chelsea FC chant during an Arsenal match.
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Kirschner Medical Corp. plans to sell its Chick Medical Products Division for approximately $9 million to Ohio-based MIDMARK Corp.
Kirschner yesterday announced that it has a definitive agreement to sell Chick, which has a line of surgical tables and lights for operating rooms. MIDMARK is to lease Kirschner's 80,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greenwood, S.C., and has an option to purchase the land and building in one year for $2.2 million.
Bruce J. Hegstad, president and chief executive officer of Kirschner, said the sale of Chick is part of the company's efforts to concentrate on its core orthopedic business.
Timonium-based Kirschner develops, manufactures and markets orthopedic instruments and implants.
MIDMARK is a closely held manufacturer of medical products, including medical-examination furniture, sterilizers, cribs and lighting and procedure carts found in physicians' offices.


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Pixar's Up Earns PG Rating
There's only one possible reason why this film didn't earn a G rating.
In their infinite wisdom, the MPAA has deemed that "Some material [in Up] may not be suitable for children," making it Pixar's only release besides The Incredibles not to earn a G rating. And although we have yet to see a cut of this film, we're guessing this news means that Pixar remained steadfast in their refusal to trim any scenes that feature Ed Asner's digitally animated wang. [Pixar Blog via /Film]


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Where to stay in SecastillaWhether you're planning to stay for a night or for the week, the area around Secastilla has accommodations to fit every need. Search for hotels in Secastilla with Hotels.com by checking our online map. Our maps display the areas and neighborhoods around all Secastilla hotels so you can see how close you are from landmarks and attractions, and then refine your search within the larger area. The best Secastilla hotel deals are here with our lowest price guarantee.
How to get to SecastillaFly in to Huesca (HSK-Pirineos), 30.9 mi (49.7 km) from downtown Secastilla. Zaragoza (ZAZ) is the next closest major airport, 74.7 mi (120.2 km) away.
What to see around SecastillaThe area's local highlights include its local culture and places like:
- • Santuario De Torreciudad
- • Torre Museo de Las Creencias
- • Casa Fabián
- • Barbastro Monzon Diocesan Museum
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- • Budist Monastery Dag Shang Kagyu
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VA chief pledges end to whistleblower retaliation
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs is vowing to crack down on whistleblower retaliation after a private government watchdog released a critical report on the agency's treatment of employees who brought internal problems to light.
Sloan Gibson spoke Tuesday in St. Louis during the national convention of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The former bank executive took over the VA in late May following the resignation of Eric Shinseki amid an uproar over treatment delays and falsified records at VA hospitals and clinics nationwide.
Gibson said the agency is "not going to tolerate" an environment in which workers are afraid to speak out about problems.
The Project for Government Oversight says it received complaints from nearly 800 current and former VA workers and veterans about possible wrongdoing.
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Joburg, we're coming your way. Join us at our upcoming ring making workshop which offers an ideal opportunity to indulge your creativity and create your dream ring in recycled sterling silver.
The design and style of your ring is entirely up to you and I'll help you, step by step, to carve it in jewelers wax. After the event your wax creation will be professionally cast in reclaimed sterling silver and posted back to you within three weeks.
Enjoy a moment of peaceful creativity, delicious high tea treats and some quality time with friends and strangers alike.
Date: 1 July 2017
Time: 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Dolci Cafe, Craighall Park, Johannesburg
Ticket price: R1250 per person which includes delicious snacks, tea/coffee, and all materials. If you would like to make a second ring the additional cost is only R690.
Feeling a little overwhelmed by all the options? Have a look at our inspiration board here for some ideas.
* Should you wish to make and additional ring this can be paid for on the day
** When purchasing your ticket(s) please select the "self collection" shipping option.


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I like to give my family a set of cards for Christmas. This year they are wrapped in a 6″ x 8″ Cellophane Bag with a Top Note topper and Washi Tape closure.
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1. Cut a Top Note for each cello bag from Whisper White card stock. Stamp "Thinking of you" in Garden Green and a flower in Raspberry Ripple on the long side of your Top Note.
2. Adhere the Decorated Top Note to your Bag using SNAIL Adhesive.
3. Choose 6-8 cards to give away. Add the envelopes. (More cards and envelopes may fit in the bag.) Put in the cello bag.
4. Fold Top Note and cello bag over cards. Hold the bag closed with Washi Tape. This way they can open and close the bag over and over.
5. Wrap with wrapping paper if desired. Brighten someone's days with the gift of Handmade cards they can share with their family and friends!
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. - February 27, 2013 --Police in State College are investigating the death of a Penn State student found unresponsive in an off-campus apartment last month.
The Centre Daily Times reports 19-year-old Stephen Lyne was discovered by his roommates Jan. 19. Officials say he was taken to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
University spokeswoman Lisa Powers says State College police are investigating. She says university police are not involved at this time. The cause of death was not immediately known.
Powers says university staff have reached out to the teen's family. She called the death "devastating" and says the university's hearts go out to Lyne's family and friends.v ___
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For over a century, the Casinos de Monte-Carlo have been a global reference. Combining luxury and creativity, tradition and a bold modern approach, they offer players an ever-evolving choice of games which underpins the eternal fascination for the "Monte-Carlo" experience.
Internationally renowned as a benchmark for prestige and high-end tourism, the Monte-Carlo SBM Resort has 4 luxury hotels in the Principality of Monaco.
Discover the signature dishes of the greatest French chefs in Monte-Carlo SBM restaurants. Top class cuisine to delight your eyes and palate.
Nightlife is part and parcel of the legend of Monaco. Exciting or glamorous, a nightclub or gala event, evenings in Monaco are always exceptional!
Enjoy all the pleasures of this Mediterranean coast in a modern and serene destination.
All year there are events you simply cannot miss out on, contributing to the Principality's international reputation. To enjoy the Monte-Carlo experience, take advantage of Monte-Carlo SBM's exclusive offers.
This exceptional show, a première for an international tour, will be taking place on 5 May 2013 at the Grimaldi Forum. Famous violinists Shlomo Mintz and Cihat Askin will perform for the first time ever in Monaco with the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, playing on violins that belonged to Shoah victims.
These often severely damaged instruments were found after the Second World War in liberated camps and empty ghettos. Each violin represents a human life that was lost, but also a life that it helped to save. Over the past few decades, the master violin-maker Amnon Weinstein has been restoring these violins. Now, almost 70 years later, some of these violins will come back to life in the hands of renowned musicians.
The Orchestra, conducted by Master Gianluigi GELMETTI, who has composed a special dedication piece for this concert, will perform the works of Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Bloch and Ashkin.
The Association of Friends (Association des Amis) of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra is organising this exceptional event entitled "Violins of Hope" under the High Patronage of HSH Prince Albert II, the association's Honorary President who will attend the event.
The concert will be followed by a Gala Dinner at the Salle Empire of the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, with many celebrities in attendance.
The evening's profits will be entirely donated to the University of Jerusalem's Centre for Brain Sciences, one of the best in the world.
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Gianluigi GELMETTI – Conductor
Production: "Musical Chairs"
With the one-and-only violins from the collection of Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, master violin-makers
"Ke'ev" Special dedication piece created for the event - Gianluigi GELMETTI
"Baal Schem" for violin and orchestra – Ernest BLOCH / Shlomo MINTZ- violin
"Avinu Malkeynu" arrangement for violin, cello and orchestra – Cihat ASKIN- violin
Concerto for Violin – Piotr Ilytch TCHAÏKOVSKY/ Shlomo MINTZ-violin
Symphony No. 5, The Symphony of Destiny, 4th movement- Ludwig van BEETHOVEN
Concert and Gala Dinner at the Salle Empire: 700 Euros
Concert only:
Category 1 – 150 Euros; Category 2 – 75 Euros; Category 3 – 35 Euros
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Association of Friends of the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra
Prolong the Monte-Carlo experience by taking advantage of our special deals and offers in one of our Monte-Carlo SBM hotels and benefit from many exclusive advantages!
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This legendary casino and Belle Epoque jewel is the absolute reference for all players. Its wide range of table games is the most prestigious and the most complete in Europe.
A stone's throw from the Sporting Monte-Carlo is the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, complete with its own ultra-modern designed casino combining pleasure and comfort.
A legendary luxury hotel ideally located on Monaco's glamorous Place du Casino: 182 rooms including 74 suites and junior suites, 3 restaurants including Le Louis XV-Alain Ducasse, and direct access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo.
A Belle Epoque jewel with discreet charm: 280 rooms including 15 junior suites, 20 suites and 8 Diamond suites, unimpeded views of Monaco's harbour and direct access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo.
The new resort: 334 rooms including 22 suites, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sandy-bottomed lagoon, the Spa Cinq Mondes, state-of-the-art facilities and walking distance to the famous Sporting Monte-Carlo.
Welcome to a legendary hotel that has been redesigned by India Mahdavi: 40 rooms, including 14 suites and junior suites, the gourmet Elsa restaurant, a sweeping view of the Mediterranean, a water sports club and Olympic-size swimming pool.
Discover the innovative cuisine inspired by Chef Marcel Ravin on his travels, in a casual trendy ambiance with superb views of the sea and gardens.
Amber lighting, a Zen attitude, music featuring world-renowned compilations, the "made in Monaco" Buddha Bar is the perfect place to unwind, just around the corner from the busy Place du Casino.
The legendary terrace of the Café de Paris epitomises the very special ambiance of this venue on Place du Casino. Open all year round from breakfast until late at night, it offers a wide range of drinks and exotic cocktails for those who enjoy watching the glamorous world of Monte-Carlo go by.
A restaurant offering Latin American cuisine and Monaco's festive spirit.
This new restaurant offers top quality contemporary cuisine which draws on Riviera culinary traditions.
The products of the Mediterranean Sea greatly inspire our chef who offers healthy cuisine that deftly combines wellness and delicious gourmet flavours
L'Orange Verte offers a simple and delicious cuisine at any time of day.
Welcome to La Pizzeria, Monte-Carlo Beach's new restaurant that will take you on a culinary journey to Italy. Enjoy a superb view of the Mediterranean, an idyllic setting, 100% organic food, and much more!
This is a magnificent venue for hosting your prestigious receptions all year round and for dining out in summer on its terrace with a view of Place du Casino.
Basking in the sunshine, surrounded by lush greenery as you listen to the sound of the waves, this is an ideal spot to tuck into grilled fish or a buffet at lunchtime, or yield to the temptations of a well-orchestrated menu in the evening.
A summer restaurant with south-facing terrace located between the sea and the lagoon.
The Chef prepares an inventive and contemporary cuisine in a casual club-like ambiance.
From its lofty position on the eighth floor, this restaurant offers a new interpretation of Mediterranean gourmet cuisine. In summer the roof slides back to reveal one of the most beautiful views on the Côte d'Azur.
Experience a philosophy which reinterprets a cuisine based on the essentials and simplicity, with a subtle, harmonious balance between tradition, evolution and modernity.
Amidst a decor designed by Pierre Yves Rochon, Le Vistamar plays host to an original concept orchestrated by Chef Benoit Witz.
Amidst the lively atmosphere of the American gaming rooms, this restaurant offers daily specials and a wide choice of salads and pasta dishes you can mix and match as you wish.
Traditional Italian cuisine. Located at the entrance of the gaming halls, overlooking the Place du Casino, décor recreates in minute detail a dining room sleeper in the time of the Belle Epoque.
In the heart of the Hôtel Hermitage enjoy tasty appetizers and exellent champagnes by the glass.
With its unusual design, terrace by the sea, billiards room and DJ, the Blue Gin is a venue you have to visit at least once when in Monaco. The spacious lounge is the perfect place to relax and peruse a highly original drinks menu.
Amber lighting, a Zen attitude, music featuring world-renowned compilations, the "made in Monaco" Buddha Bar is the perfect place to unwind, just around the corner from the busy Place du Casino.
The legendary terrace of the Café de Paris epitomises the very special ambiance of this venue on Place du Casino. Open all year round from breakfast until late at night, it offers a wide range of drinks and exotic cocktails for those who enjoy watching the glamorous world of Monte-Carlo go by.
A restaurant offering Latin American cuisine and Monaco's festive spirit.
A chic venue with a beautiful terrace and magnificent view of the Principality, this is the ideal spot to enjoy fine wines by the glass and a cigar.
Come discover the magnificent panoramic view of the Mediterranean Sea, Port Hercule and the Rock of Monaco from the Crystal Terrace, in a cosy lounge atmosphere.
One of the world's legendary night clubs that has been lighting up Riviera nights for over 30 years.
An elegant ambiance of shiny leather, soft lighting and windows onto the sea awaits you in this mythical bar, which collects vintage wines and spirits.
The Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort has assembled all the expertise of the Cinq Mondes SPAS to offer a unique voyage for the senses.
This SPA draws inspiration from the inherent harmony in the architecture and ambiance of the Monte-Carlo Beach itself: 80m² dedicated to well-being with three massage rooms, a hammam, and treatment products and programmes by La Prairie.
Discover the wide range of wellness experiences offered by the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo and enjoy moments of total relaxation, genuinely individual programmes and personalised treatments.
The Children's Club at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort welcomes children aged 3 to 12, seven days a week from 10am to 6pm.
Experience magical moments as a family at the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. Children are offered a choice of multiple activities: indoors or out, playful or delicious, alone or accompanied, to reconcile fun for children and peace of mind for parents!
There is everything here to keep your kids busy in Monaco during your stay at the 5 star luxury hotel: cookery workshops, music, swimming, etc.
Take advantage of this 25-by-13-metre pool heated at 29°C and filled with seawater taken from a depth of 37 metres and 400 metres out.
The beautiful landscaped gardens feature a magnificent lagoon with cascades, jacuzzis and vast sun terraces.
Come discover Cabanas and its refined cuisine, customised tent service and idyllic beach setting.


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That's hilarious, no one reads the terms and conditions
Haha, I still own my soul! But does that mean its illegal for gingers to buy from there?
That's a great April Fools joke.
I find this hard to believe. But that news DOES come from a reliable source...
I'm souled.
I guess the number of the beast...
Is £6.66.
I lol'd hard.
I love thou Gamestation.
But, who reads the terms of service!? Like no One. Because normally there just soo long and boring to read.
They did it for the lulz.
You guys forgot something
InstantCSI was way better, and louder :/
shame its gone forever


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Our Penthouse Suite – The Finest in Worcester Accommodation
If you're looking for luxury hotels in Worcestershire, our Penthouse Suite is the ultimate setting for a very special experience. Used frequently by wedding parties who will be getting married here or locally, the suite is available also for family holidays, special events, VIP corporate guests and couples getaways. When you're looking for that unique, luxurious touch, this is the room that delivers in spades.
The entire suite is situated on the top floor of our luxury Worcestershire hotel, offering unrivalled views across the golf course and to the Malvern Hills beyond. Boasting more than 2,500 square feet of accommodation, the penthouse can comfortably accommodate up to four adults, with a double bedroom and an expansive master bedroom. In addition to the bedrooms, there is a private kitchenette, lounge area and a separate dining area for six, for which we can arrange a private dining experience for your party if you wish.
The real jewel in the crown of the Penthouse Suite is the master bedroom. This generously proportioned room features its own sitting room, perfect for relaxing in, as well as a bath in the bedroom itself.
Packages available from £450.00. Call us on 01886 833 551 to book.
Penthouse Packages
Bed & Breakfast
Book two nights in our fabulous Penthouse Suite and get the second night half price with this package only.
£450 per night
Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
Indulge in a delicious evening meal for two before relaxing in the comfort of our luxurious Penthouse Suite.
£505.00 per night
Penthouse luxury break
To start your stay the way you mean to carry on. You'll be welcomed to the hotel with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a chilled bottle of champagne in your room on arrival. After spending the day exploring the local area, playing a round of golf or simply relaxing around the hotel, indulge in an exquisite 5-course tasting menu served in our candle-lit restaurant.
You'll also be treated to an exclusive Temple Spa 'Do Not Disturb' ultimate relaxation collection, including 7 travel-sized products in a luxury keepsake gift box, to ensure you truly embrace the luxury and relaxation of the Penthouse Suite.
Finish your stay with a decedent breakfast served in the Penthouse Suite the following morning.
£598.00 per night
Penthouse Romance Package
Dinner bed & breakfast but not as you know it.
You'll be welcomed to the hotel with a bouquet of flowers to take away with you, luxury chocolates and a chilled bottle of Rose Champagne.
Relax with an indulgent 30 minute treatment per person in the Malvern View Spa. Then retire to the Penthouse Suite to enjoy the high life with dinner served by a waiter/waitress in the Penthouse Suite dining room.
Fill up with a indulgent breakfast the following morning before heading home.
£750.00 per night
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At Roti Roppongi from September through November 2015
Organic, biodynamic and made without any additives whatsoever, including sulfites, these wines might just change your world! The artisans who make these wines are seeking to make the most natural and frank expression of their vineyards as possible. While a wave or fashion of Natural Wines is currently sweeping the world from France to Australia, the Catalans are making some of the most brilliant of the genre. Quite unlike anything you've tasted before from Spain, they are both deliciously refreshing and digestible, and still embody the qualities of great wine by showing complexity and finesse.
Jordi Llorens Vi de Taula Natural Blan 5.7 2014……………………1/2 bottle 3900 Bottle 7800
Parellada 40%, Macabeu 60% – Jordi Llorens is part of the same group of raucous and exuberant Spanish Catalan Natural Wine producers as Escoda and Mendall and he's equally aggressive in his farming biodynamically and his non-use of sulfites. He's based close to Escoda in the Conca de Barbera. Jordi's relatively quiet and reserved, as are his wines, at least to start…! This wine is a blend of Macabeu and Parellada and is always a trip; it's likely to change in colour, sometimes turning orange, yet always retains a fantastic freshness, fruit, finesse and complexity.
Mendall Vi de Taula Abeurador 01 2014 ……………………………………1/2 bottle 4100 Bottle 8400
Macabeu -A white wine to make you weep with pleasure! If only all Natural Wine could be this clear and satisfying, if only all Wine could be this Natural! Abeurador is the name of the west-facing vineyard, on limestone soils at 450 metres which gives great mineral lemon freshness to the rich fruit. It's of course made and bottled without sulfites and offers extraordinary complexity as well as persistence
Escoda Conca de Barbera Nas del Gegant 2013 ……………………..1/2 Bottle 3600 Bottle 7200
Cab Franc, Merlot, Garnacha -A fabulous Vin Nature, made without sulfites from Biodynamic vines. Escoda's first red, a Loire Cab Franc-style with black fruit and Escoda energy! Made in concrete, aged in steel.
Escoda Conca de Barbera La Llopetera 2013 ………………………….1/2 Bottle 4500 Bottle 9000
Pinot Noir 100% – It's Pinot Noir but not as you know it! A nearby Monastery in the Conca de Barbera with links to Bourgogne (of course) is probably the reason for the grape's existence here. The soils here are very limestone and the air fresh but the Mediterranean climate causes a very different expression from Bourgogne and yet there's still the freshness and finesse inherent in Bourgogne. Dense and complex, too, it's a fabulous example of Natural Wine, and an essential Pinot Noir to discover.
Jordi Llorens Vi de Taula Atikete 2013 …………………………………….1/2 Bottle 4500 Bottle 9000
Cabernet 45%, Garnacha 45%, Macabeu10% -A brilliant new red, naturally made, without any sulfites added, by Jordi Llorens. It has wonderfully rich fruit aromas with that typical sense of innocence and purity found in all of Jordi's wines and a reflection of Jordi himself! Atikete means dressed up for a special occasion; this wine spent not only spent a year in old French oak barriques but also comprises 10% white following an old tradition here, and which his grandparents practised. This lends both complexity and freshness.
Mendall Vi de Taula Espartal Grenache-le 2014……………………..1/2 Bottle 4500 Bottle 9000
Garnacha 100% -Mendall is probably the leader of the pack of Natural Wine producers in Spain, all of them distinguished, and aggressive in their non-use of sulfites! Made by Laureano Serres, Espartal is the most pure red, juicy, rich yet refined, and cool. It comes from relatively warm soils, a south east facing Finca, Espartal, in Pinell de Brai, Laureano's village, on limestone clay at 120m altitude. It's another astonishing production by Laureano.


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I intend for this post to be an in-depth account of my visit to the Casey Anthony murder trial in Orlando, FL on Wednesday, June, 8, 2011. I don't plan on giving an "entire account" of the testimony given today because there has already been so much reported (by people more qualified than I ); however, if you have any questions just ask, I took copious notes. The entire day was also streamed online, by various outlets as well as televised by HLN and TruTv's " InSession" and at least one local station, all live. I'll be sure to include links to the coverage at the end of the post. What I really want to share with you is my personal experience...so here we go......
My husband and I are staying at The DoubleTree Hotel (very nice) on Ivanhoe and Orange Avenue, approximately a mile north of the Orange County Courthouse....My Mr. has little interest in trials so he plans on doing some "sightseeing" around downtown Orlando and hanging out at the hotel while I attend court. I hope to be able to get into the trial on Wednesday for the whole day and Thursday for a half day so our reservations are for Tuesday and Wednesday nights. We decided to stay over in Orlando because the court is allowing people to start lining up at 5:30 am to get the coveted 50 seats available to the public. Tickets are handed out between 8 and 8:30. I'm not even going to drive 1.5 hours to get in line at 5 am. LOL
Our plan is for Mr. Katfish to drop me off in front of the courthouse a little after 5, maybe come back and meet me for lunch, and then come and pick me up when court was over for the day. We planned it this way so that he would have a vehicle if he decided to get out in Orlando. After seeing there was plenty to do right at the hotel and realizing that DoubleTree by Hilton has some of the most comfortable beds we've ever encountered at a hotel, at about 4 am on Wed, Mr. Katfish decided he really didn't need the truck (LOL), so I drove myself that .8 mile South on Orange Avenue to the Orange County Courthouse ;)
|Casey Town
|L-R parking garage, administrative building, 23 floor Orange County Courthouse, and another administrative building with a courtyard in front of the OCC and in between the 2 administrative buildings .
|Orange Ave sidewalk where the early birds gather
I pulled right behind the car entering the garage and notice out of the corner of my eye some more people are being dropped off to join the line. I'm regretting not having Mr. Katfish drop me off and the car ahead of me isn't moving....WTH? I honk my horn and immediately I regret my impatience...not my normal MO....so I get out and approach the car. I smiled at the man in the car to soften the sting of my horn and ask if he plans on parking. I notice the man has on a uniform and realize he is some type of courthouse employee, thankfully, he smiles back at me before pointing out the cone blocking his entry....he tells me the garage opens at 5:30 (it's about 5:15 now) and then asks if I'm here to get a ticket for the trial. When I tell him yes, he suggests I go ahead and park on the street behind the courthouse so I can get in line, adding the meter maids don't start patrolling until 9am. I thank him for his kindness and get back in my truck and back out to go around the block. I find a parking spot with no problem, feed the meter for the maximum allowed, 2 hours (I don't want to chance our only transportation being towed off. LOL) and cut through the back of the courthouse entry/courtyard.
~Time to get in line ~
When I get to the front of the courthouse there is a OCSO deputy/bailiff standing in the courtyard near the corner of the administration building, I smile and tell him I'm here to get a ticket for a seat, the officer points to a roped off area under the awning on the administrative building and I see the people from the line are being allowed to come on the courthouse property now (Basically just turning the corner of the building and the line begins at the opposite end up near where the bailif was standing.). To my relief there is no running or inappropriate behavior that I can see so I take my place in line. It looks like 30-40 people in front of me...drats...I hope I get a seat!
One thing I notice right off is the number of young people around me in line. Directly behind me is a group of 3 girls who appear to be early to mid twenties. In line in front of me are 2 guys in their early twenties, and in front of them are 3 more girls in their very early twenties. The first 30 or so people in line ahead of us look to be in their 40's and 50's for the most part, and there he is....right at the front of the line, neck brace guy. LOL! Most of the people who show up in the next 15 minutes or so are older women, hopefully they will get in. By about 6 am it's obvious there are way more people here than will be able to get in, regardless, everyone stays in line and remains pretty civil, some young adults at the end are getting a little loud but really they are just acting goofy, not belligerent.
The guys in front of me (since we end up sitting with each other all day, at the risk of sounding like Casey Anthony, I'll call them "my boys" from here on out.) have attended the trial another day so they are "sharing their knowledge" about the workings of this ticket system with the pretty young girls ahead of us and behind me. Of course, I'm all ears and learn after a while, that when everyone is pretty well established in line, people can step out and use the restroom (located in the building we are lined in front of) or move their cars. I'm relieved to hear this...I was just thinking about calling Mr Katfish and ask him to either ride his electric wheelchair here or get a ride from the hotel shuttle to pick up the truck. I wait until some around me have ran their "errands" and then go move my truck into the parking garage at about 7 am. Good! Now I don't have to worry about that.
All morning there have been camera crews taking still shots and video up and down the line. A few of them are taking head counts too, after several tell me I'm number 40-42 I feel comfortable I'll get a seat. My boys tell me the first 20 are seated on the main floor in the courtroom and the rest are seated in the balcony with the media.
Jim Lichtenstein, a producer for the Today show is trying to find who in line has traveled the farthest to be here. Everyone near me was from FL. I'm not sure who Lichtenstein came up with...perhaps he should have checked among his colleagues....there was a reporter from Japan trying to interview people in line. A reporter I spoke with from the Miami Herald told me the Japanese reporter doesn't speak English but his camera girl does, so she is pulling double duty. Can you believe with everything going on in Japan, they would send someone here to report this case? I suppose it's a diversion.
I found the reporter from the Miami Herald, Audra D.S.Burch, to be a very interesting person. After I told her I have a true crime blog and have occasionally written about this case she asked me to leave the line for a few minutes and sit down on a nearby bench to talk. (A welcome break after standing for hours, many have sat on the sidewalk but I was afraid if I got down there I would have trouble getting up with these knees ~ o ~ mine. LOL) Here is a link to the story Audra wrote about the trial and those attending for the Miami Herald. It's very interesting, she was here all week and interviewed a lot of people...I also did a search on Ms. Burch and linked (with her name above) the results, she has written some very interesting pieces and won some prestigious rewards. I'm glad I had the chance to meet her.
At about 8 am , staff from the court comes and hands out laminated sheets with rules of conduct for the courtroom. The energy is increasing in the line now, those who didn't receive a sheet will not get in this morning, but most stay anyway. My boys tell me there are usually a few people who get kicked out for sleeping or some other infraction and some people don't come back for the afternoon session so it's possible these people could get those seats. At 8:15 the court personnel take back the laminated rules sheets and at 8:30 return to hand out the actual seat tickets. Here is my ticket:
Once the tickets are handed out people disperse from the line. I head straight over to the main entrance of the courthouse and get in line again. This line is for everyone coming to the courthouse (for whatever reason) to go through a security checkpoint.Surprisingly, this only takes a few minutes so I make a "pit stop" up on 23 before I go into the courtroom. In the ladies room I speak with a woman who also has her husband stashed at their hotel....they are from Tennessee and came specifically for her to attend the trial. She said her husband had retired recently and hadn't been able to pry her from the TV watching the trial so he finally told her, "Let's just go to Orlando!" I thought that was a hoot!
~ Let's head into the courtroom ~
I make my way into Judge Perry's courtroom on 23 and a bailiff checks my ticket and directs me to a stair well on my left to go into the balcony. When I get up to the balcony another bailiff tells me which row to go to....I'm kind of bummed when I realize my seat is smack dab in the middle of the row. Once everyone is seated I look around and realize my whole row is made up of the same people I was right in line with. The 3 girls behind me and another woman have the 4 seats behind me and my boys are right next to me with the 3 girls ahead of them seated before them at the beginning of the row. There are 5 rows of seats, the first 2.5 rows are media seats. There are monitors across the front row that are showing split shots from various cameras throughout the courtroom being manned by people who aren't familiar.
The first person I recognize in the media section is Dave Knechel aka Marinade Dave. Dave is a blogger from Orlando that has been closely following this case and was hired by the Orlando Magazine to cover the trial for them. He is seated in the row in front of me at the far end. I'm happy for Dave to have received the media credentials so he can attend daily. Once Dave sees me he smiles and indicates we will meet in the hall at the morning break. I have followed Dave's blog for a long time but had the opportunity to meet him in person last December when I attended a hearing in this case.....it's funny how you can meet someone on the internet and become friends but not even know what each other looks like and then when you do meet feel like you have known them forever. It's like that with Dave and me but I have also had the same experience with others. I met another "trial buddy", Karental, for lunch in Tampa and it felt the same...like I had known her forever. Life is good :) I look forward to meeting up with many more of my online friends in the years to come!
~ A Little "Starstruck" ~
Back to the trial....court will start in a few minutes so I look around to see if I see any "big names". Throughout the day I saw, Jean Casarez InSession Correspondent / Attorney sits in the front row keeping an eye on one of the monitors and a producer from InSession named Mike who does some on air reports sits right behind her. Ashleigh Banfield is here, now a reporter for ABC, formerly of CTV / In session. Judge Jeanine Pirro, former District Attorney and County Court Judge who now hosts a tv "court show" with her name, is here and seated with a couple people. Aphrodite Jones, Author and TV host of "True Crime with Aphrodite Jones" on Investigation Discovery, came in and takes a seat that in a few minutes turns out is Natisha Lance's seat, Nancy Grace Producer. The first witness was on the stand when Natisha entered the balcony so she tells Aphrodite to stay in her seat and takes an empty seat next to Dave; however, Natisha immediately reclaims her seat when Aphrodite leaves later in the day. I thought Aphrodite looked a little tired when she came in this morning but much more so now as she leaves, hope she's not sick that's all everyone squished in this balcony needs◔_◔ . Another woman takes the seat that Natisha just left next to Dave and stays there for the remainder of the day. (I assumed she was a reporter, but later learn her name is Susan Constantine, after seeing her make a couple appearances on HLN to speak as a body language specialist.) I should note that the bailiff is very strict about people remaining in their seats assigned by the court seat ticket for media and public....I'll talk about this more in a bit. I didn't note when Beth came in; however, Beth Karas, InSession Correspondent / Attorney comes in later in the afternoon and replaces Jean Casarez in the front row.
Here are a few pictures I grabbed off the internet of Baez and the Anthonys. I can't really say I'm starstruck by any of the Anthony family but without a doubt they are the "stars" of this case. I barely caught a glimpse of George and Cindy when coming into the entry of the courtroom to reach the balcony. The lower gallery is dismissed before the balcony is allowed to disperse when court breaks so the Anthonys and other people in the gallery are gone before I reach the hallway or the elevator. Casey and her defense team are in full view from the balcony
and her "mug" is plastered all over the media's monitors in front of us.
~ Order is the rule of the day ~
The bailiff get's everyone's attention in the balcony and reminds everyone of court decorum. He says anyone caught sleeping or being disruptive (chewing gum, talking, etc) will be asked to leave and not allowed back in the courtroom for the day. He reminds everyone to silence their cellphones and says that nobody can have out their cellphone, IPad, etc unless they are wearing media credentials. I already turned my phone off before I came up the elevator....I do not want to risk the ire of Judge Perry. The bailiff also reminds the accredited media they are restricted to texting on their devices. This is definitely Judge Parry's court nothing is left to chance.
All day the bailiff on the balcony kept a very close eye on everyone in the balcony and the gallery downstairs. I noticed that a bailiff downstairs also monitored the balcony and the gallery, it seemed like a very structured procedure. I'll talk about this more in a bit, but the Honorable Judge Belvin Perry has entered the courtroom and things get underway for day 13 of the trial.
After the court officially recognizes both parties. (I count 3 attorneys at the state table adjacent to the jury box and facing the court and 6 attorneys at the defense table directly across and facing the jury box, there is someone sitting at the table the defense would have normally been seated at that I think might be an investigator for the state or possibly another attorney.) Jose Baez is on his feet. The defense wants to renew their previous objections on the record about evidence coming in pertaining to the cadaver dogs. Judge Perry says," As for the video training, the trier of fact can determine the credibility but they must know the training.Objections denied." The videos weren't shown today, maybe yesterday(?), at any rate, the videos are part of the evidence so the jury will have access to them. Being on vacation I've missed a lot of the trial so far....I try and hit some blogs and news outlets to keep up as much as I can but I'm sure I've missed some things.
~ The State's Case in Chief continues Day 13 ~
First Witness - Sargent Kristin Brewer
|Sgt Brewer's mark
Assistant State's Attorney Linda Drane Burdick (LDB) calls the state's first witness for the day, Kristen Brewer of the Osceola County Sheriff Department. Sgt. Brewer reported her own work history and background with search dogs before she testified to the training and history of her cadaver dog, Bones, as well as the logistics and results of Bone's search of the backyard at George and Cindy Anthony's home ,on Hopespring Dr., on July 17, 2008. LDB showed Brewer a photo of Caylee Anthony's playhouse in her grandparents' backyard, Brewer circles the area indicating where her dog was in the yard when he alerted.
|Deputy Forgey's mark
Brewer's testimony follows up yesterday's testimony of Deputy Jason Forgey of the Orange County Sheriff's Office about his dog, Gerus, who searched and alerted on both the Anthony's backyard and Casey's Pontiac Sunfire. Brewer told LDB that after Bone's first search and alert, Deputy Forgey told her "Gerus" had alerted "within" 6 - 8 feet of "Bone's" alert in the back yard. Here is the picture Forgey circled of the same area of the backyard in previous testimony....looks pretty close to me. Hopefully the jury will have access to both pictures.
|Jose Baez arrows on Brewer's mark
I finally found a picture of the Anthony's yard.....check out the distance from the playhouse to the pool....wayyy more than 6-8' for sure,
they are on total opposite ends of the house! The arrow in this particular
picture is pointing at the shed but you can see the roof of the playhouse
at the corner of the house.
I've noticed the prosecution team has worked their way through the specific timeline of this case when presenting their case in chief, down to presenting this testimony in the same order as their dog's searched the Anthony home. Hopefully the state presenting their case in this manner will make it easier for the jury to focus on the timeline when they deliberate as well as go through the evidence.
I'm going to break right here because this is the point in the testimony that I had to leave my seat and go to the ladies room and take a pain pill. I have bad knees and while the seats themselves are padded and comfortable I have long legs and there is NO room to move my legs....to even attempt to cross them creates a hazard of kicking someone in the head. I'll be back with part 2.
Links to YouTube Video of day 13 of the testimony.
Thanks to Sierra for posting these!
June 8, Day 13 - Part1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 10
Part 11 Sphere: Related Content


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What is DIR and Why is it Important?
The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-Based Model of Intervention (DIR) provides a developmental framework for interdisciplinary assessment and intervention for autism spectrum and related disorders. It is a comprehensive foundation model that utilizes affect-based interactions and experiences tailored to individual needs to promote development.
The Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationship Model (also known as the DIR Model), developed by Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder, revolutionized the concept of development. It was the first model to identify the functional emotional developmental capacities that provide the foundation for lifelong learning and relating. The DIR Floortime model training was the first to relate these developmental capacities to the biological/neurological individual differences in sensory processing each person brings to the world. It identified relationships as the pivotal force that nurture and optimize development. Further, it was the first to propose a relationship based model of comprehensive intervention for autism spectrum and sensory processing disorders focusing on the core deficits of relating and communicating.
Overview of the DIR Floortime Model Training
Frequently children with special needs are challenged by neurobiological factors, which make it difficult to participate and enjoy early emotional interactions with their parents. These shared interactions between parent and child that are meaningful, positive and pleasurable create the foundation necessary for all development. The DIR Floortime model training supports parents in their natural and pivotal partnership with their child – promoting their development across a wide range, including regulation, joint attention, communication and language, motor skills, cognition, ideation and execution, and social problem-solving. The "Floortime Model" essentially means joining the child where they are, revisiting previously missed growth opportunities and moving forward.
The DIR Floortime Model Training has been created and informed by experts in the fields of pediatric medicine, developmental psychology, education, speech and language, occupational and physical therapies – making it the first truly integrated multi-disciplinary approach to children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or other special need.
Breaking down the DIR Floortime model training:
D (Developmental) defines the fundamental capacities for joint attention and regulation, engagement across a wide range of emotions, two-way communication, and complex social problem solving. These in turn govern the development of symbol formation, language and intelligence.
I (Individual Differences) refers to individual differences related to sensory reactivity and regulation, visual-spatial and auditory/language processing, and purposeful movement.
R (Relationship) refers to relationships with caregivers that are the vehicle for affect-based developmentally appropriate interactions. Parents and families are central to this model because of their ongoing opportunities to support their child's everyday functioning to carry out emotionally meaningful goals based on developmental levels. Cultural and environmental influences are also considered.
Intervention begins with a therapist supporting both parent and child engaging in pleasurable, developmentally appropriate, and interactions building, as well as strengthening the core relationship between caregiver and child to support developmental progress. The treating therapist typically has advanced (preferably certified) training in the DIR Floortime model training and may come from the fields of medicine, mental health, speech and language therapies, occupational and physical therapies, special educators and early intervention providers. Parents are typically encouraged to engage in multiple DIR Floortime model training sessions daily with their child, both formally and informally.
Progress is measured in the beginning by establishing a baseline FEAS ("Functional Social-Emotional Assessment Scale"), with quarterly updates.
Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDL)
Level 1: Shared Attention/Regulation and Interest in the World
Level 2: Engagement/Forming Relationships
Level 3: Two-Way, Purposeful Interactions with Gestures/Intentional Two-Way Communication
Level 4: Two-Way, Purposeful Problem-Solving Interactions/Development of Complex Sense of Self
Level 5: Elaborating Ideas/Representational Capacity and Elaboration of Symbolic Thinking
Level 6: Building Bridges Between Ideas/Emotional Thinking
Level 7: Multi-Cause, Comparative, and Triangular Thinking (Grade School Children)
Level 8: Emotionally Differentiated Gray-Area Thinking (Grade School Children)
Level 9: Intermittent Reflective Thinking, a Stable Sense of Self, and an Internal Standard (Grade School Children)
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Highlights Through the Years
The DIR Floortime model training started with the Clinical Infant Development Program, an NIMH clinical research study initiated by Stanley Greenspan in the 1970's. This program was based at the Mental Health Study Center in Prince George's County, where Serena Wieder joined in 1978 as the Clinical and Research Director.
Greenspan and Wieder's work discovered the need for a humanistic model based on typical development in the context of the family and relationships. This was around the same time Lovaas started ABA. Autism was still rare with an incidence of 1/10,000 and certainly a mystery in 1979 when it became recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM).
Through the 80's and 90's Greenspan and Wieder developed the DIR Floortime model training that offered children with autism, PDD, and other emotional and developmental disorders, and their families, an emotional and relationship based intervention to establish the foundations for a meaningful future. They worked with many other professionals concerned with early development and psychopathology in theory and in practice. They presented and published extensively both individually and together.
Some of their joint publications include The Child with Special Needs, Engaging Autism, Infant and Child Mental Health, and Diagnostic Manual for Infants & Children.
For More Information
- Watch Stanley Greenspan and Serena Wieder (co-developers of the DIR model) discuss the model
- Autism Speaks
- Profectum Foundation
- Functional Emotional Developmental Levels (FEDLs)