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WA State Law – Deadly Force
We are excited to offer this new class! Know your rights and responsibilities for using concealed carry and the use of force and deadly force! Taught by 25-year veteran police officer Sergeant Tom … Continue Reading…
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Join our Top Shot Club today and be a part of our shooting competitions. You can also check out our previous winners by clicking here … Continue Reading…
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Flowers hold symbolic meaning across many different cultures and countries. From fine art to historical occurrences all across the ages, flowers have always been heavily studied and lovingly recreated for their beauty, scent and charm. If you have considered a bouquet for a particular event, whether you are attending a wedding or a funeral, it helps to know where to start with getting across your intended meaning in a respectful way. Continue reading to learn more about flower symbolism and how you can go about creating the ideal gift for any event.
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|1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The library is offering it's 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program as a way to help parents and caregivers give children a solid learning foundation before they start school. This program encourages both parent and child to have reading and the public library become an integral part of their everyday lives. The Slinger Community Library Program is open to all babies, toddlers and preschoolers who have not yet entered kindgeraton/5k.
1,000 books is one story every night for three years or ten books a week for two years or twenty books a week for one year (that's just three books a day!).
Interested parents should stop in the Library to register your child. Each child will receive a reading log where parents can keep track of the books shared together. After reading and recording 100 books, parents are asked to bring in the reading log and the child will receive a Slinger Community Library Canvas Book Bag. When participants reach 500 books, the child and parent will receive a book of their choice to keep. Upon completion of reading 1,000 books, participants will receive an invitation to a graduation party, a certificate of achievement, a book of their choice and have their picture taken for the Library's 1,000 books wall of fame.
You can record every book you read with your child, even those that you read together over and over and over! This program is about developing early literacy skills and we hope you'll join us!
|Library Club
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. (approximately 45 minutes)
Each week from September through May, children and families participate in stories and do a craft. Themes change from week to week and the Library also brings guest speakers in throughout the year. Library Club will resume on Wednesday, September 5, 2018. Pre-registration and/or sign-up are not required to participate in this free program. Come as often as your schedule allows.
|Teddy Bear Time
|Thursday evenings at 6:30 p.m. (approximately 30 minutes)
This is a smaller version of our Library Club Program. Children should not attend both Library Club and Teddy Bear Time because the weekly themes are the same. Guest speakers are not part of this program. This program is designed for families who want to participate in an activity together. Teddy Bear Time will resume on Thursday, September 6, 2018. Pre-registration and/or sign-up is not required to attend this program. Attend as often as your schedule allows.
|Tips for a successful Library Club and Teddy Bear Time experience
|If the Slinger School District is closed because of weather, Library Club and/or Teddy Bear Time will not be held.


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Good morning and welcome to the Sprout, where your host can't believe it's the end of July and her time out West has come to an end. See you soon Ottawa.
Now, here's today's agriculture news.
The Lead:
Despite Prairie farmers anticipating yet another bumper crop this harvest, the Port of Churchill has laid off dozens workers and says it will not ship grain this season. As Global News reports, at least 40 people in town were given their two weeks' notice, while many other seasonal workers will not be hired. The port is the largest employer in the community and as the mayor told CBC News, the layoffs appear to have come out of nowhere.
The Churchill Port had been owned and operated by OmniTrax Canada – headed by former Conservative MP Merv Tweed. The company had put the port up for sale earlier this year.
In Canada:
The Alberta government says it wants to include a section recognizing 'local benefit' as part of the not-yet-finalized interprovincial deal on internal trade. As CBC News explains, the provision would give an advantage to companies that hire local employees when they bid on lucrative Alberta government infrastructure and service contracts.
Manitoba's agriculture minister says he's optimistic after last week's national meeting in Calgary with his ministerial counterparts, but a little more money for agriculture wouldn't hurt. "We didn't have a commitment on the dollars just yet, but as we go forward in the weeks and months coming, we are hoping the federal minister will be able to share that," Ralph Eichler said. The Winnipeg Free Press has the story.
Farmers and politicians in British Columbia's Okanagan region are preparing themselves for the effects of climate change – expected to bring hotter, drier summers and more pests. The Manitoba Co-operator reports.
Lots of liquor news this morning. The Saskatchewan government has announced another round of private liquor store applications in more than 20 communities across the province. The deadline to apply is September 7. Global News has the details.
The popularity of small-scale breweries in Ontario has jumped by more than 64 per cent, internal LCBO statistics show. The Globe and Mail has the story.
And, just in time for the long weekend: The LCBO has officially launched online sales of beer, wine, cider and spirits in Ontario. CBC News explains.
Australia's cattle market and processors are under pressure because of tight supply numbers and high prices. ABC Rural has the story.
And, The New York Times takes a look at what it would mean if the United States dropped the Trans Pacific Partnership.
- Goat production in Saskatchewan presents opportunities, challenges (Regina Leader-Post)
- Manitoba potato acres take big hit (The Western Producer)
- Fewer U.S. cattle than expected placed in feedlots in June (Reuters)
- Brewer AB InBev hikes offer for rival SABMiller (Reuters)
- When community-supported agriculture doesn't help local farmers (The Seattle Times)
- Raw eggs are safe to go back on the menu for pregnant women, experts conclude (The Telegraph)
The Kicker:
They say in relationships opposites often attract. So, what's it like when a vegetarian marries a cattle rancher? The Atlantic decided to find out.
Until tomorrow.


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Comparable to the subtleties and hilarity you get from watching #CurbYourEnthusiasm. One of the greatest plot lines and cast ensemble for a comedy. A must #BingeWatch.
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My favorite show!!!! The beginning seasons start off directed more towards younger audiences but once season 3 was released the series started dealing with harder topics and became more directed towards ALL ages. The series has amazing themes and storylines and even better charactets that you can relate to and connect with. The (voice) actors are excellent, the writers are super creative and the soundtrack is positively amazing. It's truly and incredible, fun series despite what some people may say or how it appears. It is a Lego cartoon show about ninjas after all. So most people think it is for little kids and mostly little boys. Wow are they WRONG. NINJAGO is for ALL ages and for both boys AND girls! It's a fun show for family as well. Some people might not agree with me and that's okay. But I know several teenagers again, both boys and girls that watch NINJAGO and the fandom is HUGE. ★FUN FACT: NINJAGO season 2 came out and 2012 and was planned to originally end after that. However, due to the intense demand for more NINJAGO and growing fandom, season 3 was released in 2014. So after 2 whole years of waiting, a "fan demanded" was released to everyone's delightment!! This just goes to prove how much the show is loved! Call me childish, but it is 100% my favorite show and will forever remain on top! ALWAYS ★10/10★ !!!
However, I don't agree with the teaching methods of Abby and the all of the mothers (except Holly/Nia's mom) are crazy so there is a LOT of "Momma Drama" on screen. But at the same time, it's reality TV so most of it is fake. Yes the stuff that happens is real but it's made out to be way more than it is and it's edited big time. But amidst the chaotic atmosphere, the girl are wonderful kids and I really love watching them Dance!!
I love the girls so much!! They do a BEAUTIFUL job on stage and put their all into it!!
I love the girls and how hard they work!! They do a BEAUTIFUL job on stage and really put their all into it!! Iove what dances Abby and Gianna put together and their creative ideas.
im not lookin threw all the links to find the right bloody show does anyone have this or will i try one on my other 10 site
all i could think at the beginning of this episode was: "HULK SMASH"
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Watch my links guy, I will try to add only good links and with good quality when is possible. Thank you!
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I agree with you GummyYummyBear and I refuse to use ANY of her links! In fact, her comments have made me to want to use martilinear and hashishei even more. There was no need for her to use profanity like that (I don't think it was on this Lucky Man where she used the F word but on something I watched earlier in the week) ! If she had been a uploader on primewire, she would have been banned for life for using language like that and badmouthing other uploaders!
Deliberately choosing to watch BOTH matrilinear and hashishei links because of Tonia1''s crap. HIint STOP dissing good links and you might get more hits. ie, stop being a childish bitch
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Series has not ended! Get your facts right, admin. Second season is expected to premiere in 2019.
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Episode Runtime: 45
First Aired: May 1, 2013
Status : Continuing
Wentworth Season 2 Episode 10 (s02e10)
Fans of the iconic Prisoner series which pushed boundaries over three decades ago and still today boasts a loyal following worldwide, will remember Bea Smith as gutsy and fearless, ruling Wentworth Correctional Center with an iron fist. But who was Bea Smith before prison? How did a wife and mother from the suburbs become a top dog without rival? Wentworth is a dynamic, often confronting, drama series that begins with Bea's early days in prison. Set in the present day, it is a modern adaptation of Prisoner contemporising legendary characters and their stories for today's audience. This ten-part series takes the viewer inside to an uncompromising environment exploring the politics of women in a world without men, and how such a threatening experience both challenges and often changes those confined and working behind the razor wire.
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Laguna Niguel Real Estate, CA
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Homes For Sale In Laguna Niguel
Promoted by the Laguna Niguel Historical Society as a city that will "Preserve the Past, Enrich the Present and Promote the Future", the highly-desirable Laguna Niguel, CA homes for sale are found in city with close-ties to Mother Nature, with an overabundance of athletic facilities and sports fields for the Laguna Niguel residents to enjoy. With over one-third of the upscale-contemporary Laguna Niguel coastal real estate market being designated as "open green area", Laguna Niguel became the twenty-ninth city of Orange County when it incorporated in 1989. The stately Laguna Niguel properties are situated in city that offers; two county regional parks, a dog park and skate park, and over 20 neighborhood parks. Local Laguna Niguel Realtors say the city boasts over 75 miles of scenic hiking and biking trails.
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Not usually a fashion statement, but a much needed accessory – slippers are a must for winter weather.
Not usually a fashion statement, but a much needed accessory – slippers are a must for winter weather.
This is the more advanced version of Easy Windows Wrap.
The difference is the changing color!
And I have hardly taken mine off since I finished it!
The pattern is available for sale at Ravelry.com
Mee-ow to you all, it is I, Mimi, once again.
Today I'm going to show you another tricky use for slip stitch.
There are several techniques for changing colors mid-row, and this is one of them. The trick is, when you crochet this way, you don't actually change the color mid-row, it only looks that way. What you are really doing is attaching a second row to the first with extra chain and slip stitches.
Here's an example of how it can look when it is finished.
So how do you do it?
You start with a block of rows in the first color like this:
Then you slip stitch into the last chain stitch of the block with the new color and add however many more chain stitches you require, like this:
Next you add a row of stitches (the same size stitches as your original block) working your way back to your original chain in the new color.
The next thing to do is secure the top of that stitch with a slip stitch into the side of the same height stitch in the previous color to combine the 2 colors into one row securely.
You then do your turning chain with one stitch less and replace the top stitch with another slip stitch into the other colored stitch beside it in the new row.
From there you turn and continue the row.
You can repeat this for however many rows you need to create the desired effect of a 2 color row.
Mee-ow, it is I, Mimi.
Today I'm going to teach you a wonderful thing you can do with a tiny little stitch called slip stitch, sl st for short.
Sometimes when we crochet we want to start the next line in a different place to where we finished it.
If we want to make it longer we can simply add more chain at the end of the previous row like this (no slip stitches required)
If you want to finish in a longer place and start again further in you can finish off and start again, but that is too messy when there is a much more suitable solution that looks is easier and looks better like this.
So how do you do it? You start a new row adding a sl st to the top of each stitch you don't want to increase, like this.
I did this example in a separate color so you can see what I'm doing, but usually it would look like this – a seamless edge.
Once you reach the start of the next row you do your turning ch and continue on happily with your project.


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Drilling the entry with bands is helping me a lot. Also, after class was done I stayed on an hour to practice seio-nage, hikkoki-nage and ude-gaeshi. I think my progression with these 3 throws may improve fast because I rank myself as a beginner with them and beginners always improve fast. I am in a slump with ground techniques and passing right now. I can't get any good techniques going as of late. So I am concentrating on stand up to perhaps trigger something in my jiu-jitsu that will bring about an overall improvement.
There were a lot of members today. The mats were warm and I drank a ton of water. Lots of people stayed on at the end. Tsuzuki came to weight train because his ear has flared up. Mine has also. My right ear is swollen a bit which is unusual because until now it has always been the left side since I am left handed and usually lead with that shoulder.
Sparring time: 7 x 6 mins = 42 mins
Notable moments: Getting a nice triangle submission but I still need to take action when being stacked. Drop seio-nage on another blue belt.


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Recipe "Tomatoes stuffed with red rice":
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 tbsp. unpolished rice
- 5 sprigs of cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 spinach beam
- olive oil (extra virgin and unrefined)
- 20 g mozzarella cheese
- any of your favorite dried herbs (I have a mixture of Provencal herbs - thyme, basil, rosemary, marjoram, oregano)
- 1 piece of ginger (2 * 2 cm)
Step by step recipe for cooking
Step 1
Cook rice in a saucepan add the cup of rice,fill it 2.5 Art. water and salt to taste, bring to a boil over high heat, then cover with lid and cook on low heat for 35 minutes (or see. the instructions on the package).
Step 2
While rice is cooked, my tomatoes and greens.
Step 3
Cut the tops from tomatoes (do not throw them) and carefully so as not to pierce, remove the insides of tomatoes (I first put away the upper part of the knife, and the rest a teaspoon).
Step 4
Finely cut spinach, coriander, ginger and mozzarella.
step 5
Turn the oven to 190 ° C.
step 6
When the rice is ready, remove it from the heat, add the olive oil and shift the rice in a separate dish.
step 7
We press the garlic and give it to stand.
Step 8
Add the rice spinach, cilantro, garlic, ginger and dried thoroughly mixed travyi Fig.
Step 9
Take the tomatoes and add them in the first 4 tablespoons of rice, then put the mozzarella, then again and again rice mozzarella.
step 10
Cover with tops of tomatoes, close the top of the foil, and do it in a few small holes.
Step 11
Remove the tomatoes in the oven and cook for 25 minutes.
Step 12
We get tomatoes, spread on a plate and add the rice residues as a side dish.


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Most people are aware that credit scores matter- a "good" score will help you get a better interest rate when buying a house or a car, a "bad" score will result in getting turned down for loan applications- but do you actually know your credit score and where it falls on the scale? This information is important to have, especially when buying a home, so read on to learn how to get your score and what it means.
What is a credit score?
Your FICO credit score is a numerical ranking between 300 and 850 which expresses your creditworthiness (ability to repay a loan) to creditors. The higher your number, the easier it will be for you to get a loan, especially with a low interest rate.
Where can I find my credit score?
While you are entitled to one free credit report from the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) each year, you are not entitled to a free credit score. You can choose to pay for your score after receiving your credit report, or take the free route which involves a little more effort.
To get a free credit score, you will need to sign up for a credit monitoring service like TransUnion or GoFreeCredit.com. After signing up and receiving your score, you will then have to cancel your service or end up paying the monthly fee.
What does my score mean?
Once you have your credit score, you can get a better idea of how how mortgage lenders will view you. So, how does your FICO score rate?
- 300-579: This is the bottom end of the credit spectrum, resulting in higher interest rates- not the place you want to be if you're buying a house. If your score is low, don't panic. You can take steps to improve it, like making timely payments on a credit card and improving your debt/income ratio.
- 580-629: This range is still considered poor credit, so you should work on improving your creditworthiness.
- 630-689: Not great, but not bad either. This credit score range means you should keep working on your finances in order to work your way toward a top notch score.
- 690-749: Congratulations, you've got good credit! This will make it easier for you to get low interest rate loans, especially important when buying a home.
- 750-850: This is the top tier of credit scores, and if you're in this group you'll be reaping the benefits. It should be easy for you to get low interest rates on loans and secure a mortgage lender.
If you are ready to buy a home, knowing your credit score is an important step. To get started with your home buying process, contact The Premier Group! Our Woodstock real estate agents are here to help you navigate the process of buying a house and to find the perfect place to call home in Woodstock, Towne Lake, or Cherokee County.


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Greetings! I'm Molly Robson, a Holistic Nutrition Consultant with a passion for mindful health! I received my certification through Bauman College in Northern California and am a professional member of the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. I started my practice in London, working with clients one-on-one and running group talks and workshops. While in the UK, I did nutritional work for Jamie Oliver, gave cooking demonstrations at the Free From Food Festival, and completed cooking and food writing courses at Leiths School of Food and Wine.
Since moving to the greater Boston area in July 2012, I have eagerly joined in the local wellness community. I became a Mom in July 2013 to a beautiful boy and love working with other families in the area. My consultations take place at Karen Kirchoff Acupuncture in Roslindale Village or in my home office. Home visits are also available with an additional travel charge.
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Viser: Differential Games in Industrial Economics
Differential Games in Industrial Economics
Luca Lambertini
Sprog: Engelsk
Cambridge University Press
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Game theory has revolutionised our understanding of industrial organisation and the traditional theory of the firm. Despite these advances, industrial economists have tended to rely on a restricted set of tools from game theory, focusing on static and repeated games to analyse firm structure and behaviour. Luca Lambertini, a leading expert on the application of differential game theory to economics, argues that many dynamic phenomena in industrial organisation (such as monopoly, oligopoly, advertising, R&D races) can be better understood and analysed through the use of differential games. After illustrating the basic elements of the theory, Lambertini guides the reader through the main models, spanning from optimal control problems describing the behaviour of a monopolist through to oligopoly games in which firms' strategies include prices, quantities and investments. This approach will be of great value to students and researchers in economics and those interested in advanced applications of game theory.
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I love the smell of Cedarwood.
I remember enjoying the woodsy, natural, calming aromas from chests in my house when I was younger. Now that I'm all grown up, I understand that this mighty tree has many more uses and benefits than just keeping insects from gnawing on my clothes and making the room smell lovely.
The first thing I ever used Cedarwood oil for was as a mosquito repellent.
When I go camping in the summer, there are fields of tall weeds, calm, still ponds, and plenty of trees, so I was also concerned about ticks and other biting insects. Not wanting to resort to synthetic products, I made a salve of coconut oil, Cedarwood oil, and clove oil. You'd be surprised at how mild the scent was, and you only need a little on your vulnerable parts, like ankles, legs, and arms. Just please don t use it near your eyes! It can be irritating to sensitive or damaged skin. I usually get eaten alive by bugs over the summer, but I only got 3 bites that year, and it was on the day I didn't use any oil, so I'd call that a win.
Another great use for this oil is to moisturize your scalp by massaging small amount of Cedarwood essential oil combine it with coconut oil you can even add other oils such as Geranium or Frankincense, this should help banish dandruff.
In France, there are documented cases of Cedarwood oil contributing to the relief of chronic bronchitis. It can remove the phlegm and mucous buildup from the lungs, making it helpful in all sorts of respiratory conditions. For this purpose, you would want to add 3-5 drops of the oil to a steaming bowl of water, then inhale the steam as deeply as you re comfortable, for 5-15 minutes. Some people drape a towel over their heads, to enclose the steam better. It looks silly, but it works. You'll probably wind up coughing up a bunch of stuff when you're done, so keep your tissues handy.
One of best ways to enjoy it is to add to your nebulizer diffuser,
combine 10 drops Cedarwood with 10 drops Frankincense and 2 drops Ylang Ylang, this recipe helps not only the respiratory system, it will help reduce tension and promote harmony. Cedarwood is known for being an antiseptic, as well as an aid to remove excess fluid from the body. Acne, eczema, and cellulite are some of the other main conditions Cedarwood oil helps to relieve. Just add a few drops to a carrier oil, such as coconut or sweet almond, and massage on the skin. It's powerful stuff, so be careful not to overdo it.
As an immune system stimulant, Cedarwood oil helps us to fight off infections. In the wild, cedar grows in cold, wet environments that are rich in molds, fungus, and bacteria. The strong oils in the leaves of cedar ward off disease in the tree, and help do the same for you. If you have persistent colds, or fungal infections, Cedarwood oil is an ideal choice to add to your arsenal.
A word of caution.
Since Cedarwood oil is a powerful essential oil, it's great to use on your skin and to inhale the steam. It is not, however, advised for internal use. It is possible to consume a Cedarwood tea or tincture at very low doses, but only under the direct supervision of your trusted healthcare professional.


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This is a unique opportunity for those looking to take a short volunteer trip as well as learn and explore about this beautiful West African country. Volunteers in this program work in the northern region of Tamale wherein they teach in local schools and make a difference in the lives of local community.
Program Schedule
Duration: 2 weeks
Dates: 1st and 3rd Monday of every Month
Arrive at: Kotoka International Airport (Accra).
Working Days: Monday – Friday – 5 days a week, 7-8 hours in a day
Travel and Tourism Tours: Travel/Sightseeing for 3 days included in Cost
Program Location – Tamale , capital of northern region of Ghana. The program is based in the Northern region of Ghana in a city called Tamale. Tamale is the capital of the Northern Region of Ghana, with a population of 3,305,000 (2008). It is mostly populated by Dagomba people who speak Dagbani language. It is located in the northern part of the country, where the land is savanna, consisting of grasslands with drought-resistant trees. The city is like a conglomeration of villages, with many people living in traditional mud brick houses. While the majority of the houses are roofed with corrugated iron sheets, a good number of them are roofed with grass.
Program Details
There are tens of thousands of girls in the city who have dropped out of school and some parents have refused to send their female children to school. Volunteers will be volunteering with a project which is designed to prepare deprived girls, such as those described above, to go to school. The main aim of the project is to provide them with the educational support and vocational training required to help them become ambitious and important members of the Ghanaian workforce.
The learning center has girls in the age group of 7-18 years and around 40-50 younger students are taught basic skills in English, Maths, Social Studies and Religious & Moral Education. There is also a vocational programme for teaching 10 older students basic sewing techniques and preparing them for an apprenticeship in a professional sewing shop in town.
Volunteers on this program will enjoy a rewarding experience by assisting the teachers to deliver lessons. During the mornings you'll be working with smaller groups of students helping them with their reading, writing and numeracy skills. There may be occasions when you'll be asked to teach one of the classes yourself but you'll be fully supported if this happens.
In the afternoons you'll have the opportunity to support the ex-students who are now attending state school, helping them with their homework and reading and writing skills.
This project is popular with volunteers because it allows them to be entirely creative in their teaching style and use of materials, and actively encourages new ideas for improvement and development. If you come on this program you'll undoubtedly fall in love with the students and return to Ghana again.
Tour Programs
Northern Ghana Wildlife Tour: - After breakfast with the host family, volunteers set off towards the villages of Boebeng and Fiema. These two villages help protect the black and white colobus and mona monkeys, which the locals perceive as sacred, that live in the surrounding forests. We tour the village while interacting with the locals and learning about their history and traditions. In the afternoon we visit the majestic Kintampo Waterfalls and spend the night in Kintampo Town.
Wildlife Viewing Tour: - After breakfast we head off from Kintampo to Mole National Park, Ghana's largest and best game viewing park. An afternoon foot safari will provide close-up views of African Elephants, the world's largest land mammal. In the evening, we marvel at the wildlife from the viewing platform which overlooks a busy and exciting waterhole, while relaxing in the hotel.
You will be met by our representative at Kotoka International Airport in Accra from where you are transferred to your project location. Volunteers will stay overnight in Accra at hotel accommodation provided by Volunteering Solutions and travel to Tamale the next day.
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My experience in Tamale, Ghana was extraordinary. I would have never expected such a great time....
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I feel as if I would have been far more helpful if there for a longer time and I wish I had been.
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I researched so many organizations before I chose VS and discovered that this is the most well...
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As we have limited spots available in our programs and we serve on first come first basis, it is recommended that potential volunteers book their programs well in advance to get confirmed placements. You can book your slot by filling the application form online and pay the application fee of $250. You can pay your program fee later and also, in installments, however, the complete payment should be made 45 days prior the start of the program. If you are volunteering in a group, you can also fill a group application form.
After you complete your application, your personalized 'My Account' will be active.You will need to upload your CV/Resume along with your photo in the same. Our backend team and the placement site takes around 10-12 days to review your application. After we review your CV and documents, your booking is confirmed and booking confirmation is updated in your 'My Account'. Some projects need a mandatory criminal background check and the same is mentioned in the project info of your program. Approval of your application depends on your qualification and eligibility criteria for each project.
Below are the necessary requirements to participate in the Ghana volunteer projects:
Volunteers must be 17 years or older at the time of joining the project. The minimum age requirement for Medical Program in Ghana is 18 years. One must be a medical student or have a medical background to take part in the Medical programs. All medical program participants need to provide a copy of their certifications/ credentials.
Need to have an open mind and flexible attitude for working in a new and different environment.
The volunteer should bring energy and enthusiasm to make a difference.
Must be in good health.
We encourage our participants to volunteer in a group. We take special care in providing you a placement and also customize your itinerary to make sure you get exactly what you are looking for. Also, we can design special group programs for groups of 5 or more. Our programs are designed to be safe, affordable and offer a great group volunteering experience to the volunteers.
In our experience of more than 6+ years we have enabled and facilitated volunteer program placements for student groups- college groups, university groups, high school groups, group of families, group of couples as well as groups of colleagues.
Ghana is one of our popular destination among student groups and is highly recommended for family volunteering as well.
All our placements and accommodations are located in Tamale, the capital town of Northern Ghana. Tamale is the fourth largest city in Ghana and the fastest growing city in West Africa.
Yes, we will provide you with the Certificate after successful completion of your program. The certificate is provided on request.
If you are planning to come for multiple programs in your trip, you will have to pay the application fees just once. Your application fee is valid for a year's time (from the date of application). You will not have to pay the application fees again if you come within the mentioned time frame.
For our returning volunteers, $50 discount is provided for the application fee for their next Vol Sol program.
Volunteers usually work for 5 to 6 hours a day for 5 days a week depending on their program needs. You will have the weekend off to explore in and around the city. However, volunteers need to be flexible, open minded and understand that work requirements can change as well on certain occasions.
All participants joining the programs in Ghana need to apply for Visa at the nearest Ghana Embassy. Along with the Visa application, you need to attach the required supporting documents. Volunteers are provided with all the necessary supporting document for their Ghana Visa application. More information shall be provided after you enroll yourself for our programs.
Kotoka International Airport in Accra has direct connections from North America and Europe. Delta Airlines, KLM Dutch Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, British Airways are some of the major airlines that have direct connections to Ghana.
Tamale is well connected to Accra having daily flights between the two cities. You need to book your flight to Accra. The domestic flight from Accra to Tamale will be booked by our in-country program coordinator. The charges for the domestic flight can be paid by you when you are in Ghana.
We recommend you to consult your physician or travel doctor before traveling to Ghana. All travelers are required to carry an International Certificate of Vaccination (Yellow Card) to show proof of yellow fever immunization.
The recommended vaccinations for volunteers traveling to Ghana are as follows:
Yellow Fever
Hepatitis A and B
Ghana is a safe and stable country with relatively low crime levels compared to other West African countries.
Tamalians love visitors and particularly volunteers. You'll meet some of the friendliest people in Ghana and their culture is a fascinating blend of traditional and modern.
However, as in any country around the world, you need to take certain precautions for safety. You will be given safety precautions and instructions by your coordinator during the orientation.
Yes, for all volunteers it is mandatory to have a travel medical insurance. To provide the best option to our participants, we offer comprehensive insurance coverage in collaboration with a leading insurance provider.
All volunteers need to arrive in Ghana on the mentioned start dates. Volunteers are picked up from the Kotoka International Airport in Accra (ACC) by the in-country coordinator or representative.
In Accra, the accommodations are provided in a guesthouse or a hotel for a night and on the next day, volunteers take a flight to Tamale. Those who are arriving overland or are already in Ghana will be picked up at a meeting point decided beforehand.
After taking the short flight from Accra, you will be picked up from Tamale airport and taken to your accommodation by our team. You will be given an orientation about the city, placement, safety guidelines and transportation by the in-country coordinator. Depending on your time of arrival, you will be given a tour of the town and nearby amenities on the same day or the next day when you start your project.
Your country coordinator will take you to your placement and introduce you to everyone after giving you a basic orientation about the program/city/culture etc. You will be given the directions to the project from your accommodation and will also be briefed on the mode of transport.
In Tamale, you are provided accommodation in a Ghanaian host family. Accommodation is either provided in an individual or shared room along with other volunteers. By staying with a host family, you will get a chance to experience the local Ghanaian culture, language, customs, and traditions. All accommodations have water and electricity.
You will be provided breakfast and dinner at the homestay. Breakfast usually comprises of Tea, Coffee, Bread, Jam, Butter, Eggs or Fruit. Dinner usually comprises of Rice, Bean Stew, Fufu (Ghanaian dish made of Cassava and Plantain), chicken, vegetables and yam chips. These can vary on a daily basis.
Yes – please do ensure that you inform the local team about your food preference and they can help ensure you are able to order the best food! Also, please do mention your specific food preference in the application form as well.
Volunteers typically work for 5-6 hours in a day, for 5 days a week. However, depending on the workload every day, working hours can vary. Evenings are free for the volunteers and volunteers usually get together and go out for social gatherings, eat out or watch football games in Tamale stadium.
Weekends are free for the volunteers to explore the city. You can go for short weekend trips to Mole National Park, Monkey Sanctuary or Kintampo Falls.
We encourage our volunteers to travel. We have designed various weekend tours which can be booked under the Add-on Tours section in your 'My Account'. You in-country coordinator will also help you book and organize the tours once you are in the country.
Your program fee covers your accommodation, airport pick-up, orientation, pre-departure booklet and 24x7 in country staff support. You will need to cover your personal expenses, such as traveling, telephone, the internet, shopping, sightseeing, return airport drop, weekend tours etc. You should carry around $50 - $60 per week for your basic personal expenses, such as water, local transport, phone etc.
On arrival in Accra, you can change your currency to Ghanaian Cedis (GHS) at the airport. There are many currency exchange counters at the airport. Also, there are ATMs available throughout the city. Mostly Visa and MasterCard are only accepted in some parts of Ghana.
We encourage volunteers to get in touch with former Volunteering Solutions participants and also other program participants joining our projects. You are recommended to join the Volunteering Solutions Facebook Page or Facebook Group and connect with other participants and our team.
To read alumni interviews from past participants, visit ?the Meet a Volunteer section on our website.


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- applications are also considered from those with appropriate professional qualifications and relevant practical experience
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Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): Researchers at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have revealed that genetic mutations in cell-signalling pathway may boost human lifespan.
The team examined the genes involved in the activity of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-I), a hormone that is regulated by the human growth hormone.
The study conducted using the animal model showed that mutations in genes involved in the pathway restricted growth but also increased life spans.
The researchers believe that by influencing the signalling pathway might also influence human longevity.
To validate the finding, they examined 384 Ashkenazi Jewish centenarians.
Since plasma levels of IGF-I do not reflect their levels at a younger age the researchers investigated their children.
The findings revealed that the female children of the centenarians had IGF-I plasma levels that were 35 percent higher than female controls reflecting that the body was compensating for mutations in IGF-I signalling by secreting increased amounts of the hormone. The daughters of centenarians were 2.5 cm shorter than female controls.
Our findings suggest that, by interfering with IGF-I signalling, these gene mutations somehow play a role in extending the human life span, as they do in many other organisms, said Dr. Nir Barzilai, senior author of the study and director of the Institute for Aging Research at Einstein.
The research appears in March 4 issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (ANI)
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An hour east of Chattanooga, the Cherokee National Forest holds two of the Southeast's coldest whitewater streams: the Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers.
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by Michelle Franzen
NBC News
Gasoline has soared to record prices not normally seen this time of year.
According to the American Automobile Association the national average for a gallon of regular is $3.02.
That is nearly 25 cents higher than two weeks ago.
It is also the earliest time in November Americans have felt this kind of pain at the pump.
With the holiday travel season right around the corner, AAA says you can expect those prices to keep climbing.
"Today's average of three dollars and two cents is a full quarter more than this time last month, and an amazing 82 cents more than this time last year," said AAA's Troy Green.
Traders, speculating and hedging their investment risks, along with Middle East tensions and tightening oil reserves are driving crude prices sky high.
Since august the price of crude increased nearly 40 percent to a record high of $95 per barrel.
The question now is when, not if, barrel prices hit $100.
"There's really so many factors that play a role in the price of a barrel of oil, but right now it's looking very bullish on the oil markets," Green said.
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Former Delirious? member Stu Garrard (Stu G) and his The Beatitudes Project are featured on the cover of the May 15, 2017 edition of CCM Magazine. Garrard recently sat down, at length, with managing editor Kevin Sparkman to discuss details covering entire scope of the project, which includes an album (Beatitudes—buy), a book (Words From The Hill—buy), and a forthcoming film.
"Sometimes we trip over the words of Jesus when He says, 'I am the way.' But I think if we see 'the way' as what He laid out in the Sermon On The Mount, and especially the Beatitudes, I think that gives us a real practical thing of what the Christian life looks like. I was drawn to that kind of thing at a young age, actually. That's always been my favorite portion of scripture," says Garrard in his CCM Magazine cover story interview.
The May 15, 2017 edition also contains features from Matthew West as he recently released his first book through Worthy Publishing, Hello, My Name Is (buy), gospel artist and entrepreneur Kierra Sheard, a focus on new music from Capitol CMG artist and American Idol alum Mandisa and so much more! More new music reviews featuring Iron Bell Music's God That Saves (Essential Wrshp), Bethel Music's Josh Baldwin (The War Is Over—buy) and more! Read the entire issue for FREE by clicking the image below:


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Transverse Temporal Gyrus will take place on March 4
Animal Collective have announced details of a "psychedelic" art show, which will take place at New York's Guggenheim Museum.
Taking place on March 4 to celebrate the museum's 50th anniversary, Transverse Temporal Gyrus is a collaboration between the band and Danny Perez, and will feature music recorded specifically for the show.
"As New Yorkers, we are all familiar with the everyday noise around us," the band said in a statement. "We wanted to create an environment where people could take some time to listen to other kinds of sounds and get away from those familiar sounds of the city."
Inviting people to "take some time out and sit with us", the group explained that they will turn the museum into a "mysterious hideaway" with music, projections, costumes and props.
Tickets for the three-hour performance go on sale for museum members tomorrow (February 18) at 10am (EST) and for non-members on Friday (February 19) at 10am (EST).
For more information, visit Guggenheim.org.


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JOE: "I wonder why turkey is so much cheaper than chicken?
I mean really, people only make turkey once a year, Thanksgiving.
Ok, maybe twice with Christmas.
Oh and Easter.
I mean, people only make turkey maybe three times a year.
You would think they would charge more for turkey because they don't sell it as often.
Don't you agree? I mean, fuck....
Do you ever hear anyone say, come on over for dinner. We're having turkey.
No, no you don't."
And you all wonder why I'm crazy...


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April 16, 2117
Well, we've all seen the broadcast by now. The headline read "Innocent family slain by father recently recruited by the domestic terror group, The Legion". Subsequent headlines suggested, "Legion recruit murders family in what can only be described as, a bloodbath", "Legion orders one of their own to murder innocent family"… the list goes on.
Now, we could go on for days about the injustice of being labeled domestic terrorists, particularly when it is us who is working to re-establish American ideals and regain freedom. But, that is a discussion for another time. Today, we will discuss the true story behind Craig Eielson's death.
Nearly one year ago, a concerned Elite operative began to question some of the coincidences in recent Missions within Muni Six. It seemed that somehow, somebody on the inside was alerting Legion supporters to impending attacks. They couldn't determine any other cause for the unusually low Legion casualties on recent raids. Based upon the pattern of inconsistency, they had narrowed their suspicions down to my Premier Unit, led by Eielson. Each of us had come under scrutiny, and I had been pegged as a likely suspect. Evidently, I need to be more cautious in future alerts, though I assure you, this blog remains secure.
My only saving grace came in the form of my horror on April 5th. You may recall the events of that day,(http://cloveramerica.net/2015/04/23/the-devils-kiss/) wherein I had stood by watching fellow Legion members burn, helpless beyond measure. Well, the EIU (Elite Investigative Unit) also remembered that day. They spoke with those I had stood with on the sidewalk, and they questioned the devil who had greeted me in celebration, extensively. The devil supported my statement as to my involvement in achieving the Elite's Mission that day, and my refusal to render aid to suspected targets. As such, I was cleared. Eielson was to participate in that horrid Mission as well, but a medical emergency experienced by his wife while giving birth to their newborn daughter had captured his attention instead. While the Elites did confirm the birth of his daughter, they found his absence suspicious and so, in the overnight hours this morning, they stole into his house immobilizing him and conducted their interrogation.
The entire event was recorded by both video and in fleeting moments of terror by photograph. Both were provided to us in the briefing. For those of you unaware, all Premiers are to provide the Elites with their home keys and security codes as a safeguard to ensure that should something happen to us, our families or any National documents in our residence can be secured and protected. We watched from the home's security feed, as well as the helmet mounted cameras of the twelve Premiers participating in the Mission as they surrounded his residence, passed silently through the gate and filed through both the front and rear doors. Wearing their helmets with night vision lenses, they stole silently through the rooms, ensuring each area was secure. As the Premiers encountered his two oldest daughters, they dinged their wrist communicator, keeping their weapons trained silently on the girls without waking them. Secured.
More Premiers worked their way further down the hall, silently entering the master bedroom. One moved to either side of the bed when the first man placed his hand over the mouth of Eielson's wife. Her eyes shot open and a river of frantic fear seemed to cascade throughout the home. Her muffled screams couldn't tell the story of the terror that had gripped her. So, her limbs began to flail instead, desperate to convey the horror. Roused by the motion, Eielson attempted to spring into action, but no sooner had his wife's mouth been covered did another Premier stab a needle into the side of his neck. Instantly, his body collapsed forward, nearly folding in half on the bed as his body gave in to the toxin. Eielson watched on as his wife was easily overcome, subdued and gagged as he spewed expletives and threats, conveying his confusion. Unable to move, his words were his only weapons. "I demand you tell me what is going on! Why have I been given a debilitator? Get your hands off her!"
Hearing their father shouting, both girls woke with a jolt, the older, only nine years old began screaming and backing away from the man in her room, taking refuge along her headboard. "Daddy!" She screamed, her voice so shrill it must have carried for miles. "Daddy! Mommy! Daddy! Nooooooo!" Her voice dropped, clogged by fearful sobs as the men bound her hands and feet, carrying her down the hall. As they gagged her, the newborn girl began to wail from her crib in the master bedroom, her voice too encased in fear.
The younger daughter, who was only six years old didn't scream. Instead, she crawled slowly toward the man whose weapon was trained on her, tilting her head slightly as she did so. Watching the footage through his helmet cam was eerie as her large blue eyes searched his face quizzically before we witnessed her entire face light up. "Uncle Peter!" She exclaimed, relieved to know her intruder as a longtime family friend. Her glance shot to the doorway, anxious. "What's going on?" Her voice was sweet, innocent.
Uncle Peter seemed unmoved by her fragility or her familiarity as he moved in, forcefully flopping her over on the bed, binding her hands and feet. She began to pepper him with questions. "What's goin' on? Why? Uncle Peter?" She began to cry. "It's me Uncle -" She didn't get to finish her pleas as he jammed the gag into her mouth and carried her toward the living room.
She was placed on the sofa next to her sister and they both leaned into one another, the river of their tears turning into one as they brought the sides of their faces together, their sobs muffled. Their mother was plopped into an armless sitting chair near them. Their calls to one another were muffled. Though the words could not be discerned, the love, the fear, the concern were spoken universally between the three.
Quite regained control down the hall as a Premier carried the baby, also gagged in his arm, laying her on the low glass table at the middle of the room. Eielson was then plopped unceremoniously into the oversized leather chair facing them all, his body corrected to sit back against the chair as he was unable to fight gravity himself. His nose had been bloodied and he too had been adorned with a gag.
It was then that one of the Premiers removed his helmet, placing it on a side-table, facing the room. I haven't met him personally in the past, but know him as one of our CO's out of Muni One, or what was formally known as New York. As usual, I will not be divulging names here, in an effort to maintain the security of this blog. I share Eielson's only because the media has issued his name. "Evenin'" the man's voice was gruff as the room went silent. "Beautiful family you've got here." Eielson was unbound but unable to move. His response was muffled but the fury was easily deciphered. Undeterred, his voice remained level. "You know who I am?"
Eielson managed an "Hm-hmm." in the affirmative through the gag.
"Good." He lowered to sit on the glass table before Eilson, only a foot from where the baby rested as he pulled a gun from its holster at his waist. "Ground rules. I remove your gag. I ask you questions. You answer. You lie or you say anything that isn't a direct answer to the question, one of them dies. Clear?"
"Very good." The man nodded to another standing behind Eielson who succinctly removed the gag.
No sooner had the gag been removed did Eielson say, "What the hell is going on? What's this about? I -"
He didn't finish his demands as the man before him simply raised his arm and pulled the trigger, firing a bullet directly into the forehead of Eielson's eldest daughter.
"Noo!" Eielson commanded as though he could turn back time even as his wife screamed through her gag. The younger daughter grunted and cried as she scooted away from her sister to the arm of the couch which prevented her retreat. Because the older sister had been angled to comfort her sister, as the younger sister scooted away, the elder's body continued to tip in her direction until her head landed on the sister's knees, covering them in blood as it cascaded down the young sister's legs to pool at her bound feet. The little sister continued to cry in panic, watching her sister's blood cover her. Whether the commotion, the shot of the firearm or the anguish bursting within the walls, the infant stopped crying.
The man returned his attention to Eielson as Eielson readied to speak again. The man simply raised his weapon and uttered, "You speak out of turn, I get another shot. You've only got three more warnings left living."
Fearing for his family, Eielson said nothing.
"Very good." Chirped the man as he holstered his weapon. "Now to the questions. Do you understand?"
"Yes, Sir." Eielson responded, his nostrils flared in hostility, but the debilitator denied him further forms of physical protest.
"How long have you been a member of the Legion?"
Eielson's eyes shot from his daughters to meet the gaze of his interrogator. His mouth opened to speak twice, but his eyes began to search about the room, his wife, his daughters, his own feet, contemplating the best response. Finally settling on an answer he said levelly, "I don't."
With a snap of the interrogator's fingers, Uncle Peter moved to the front of the couch and pulling a blade from his sleeve, slashed the flesh of both the younger daughters legs. More muffled screams burst forth as she shouted "Daddy!" through the gag.
Desperation compelled Eielson to shout, repeating "I DON'T!"
The blade was swiftly planted in the girl's shoulder. She gave way to the pain, slumping to her side, choking on her pain.
"Damn it!" Eielson raged. "I don't belong to the Legion!"
The blade was yanked from the shoulder and instead planted in the young girl's cheek. Her face went pale at the shock of the pain as her eyes searched the man in front of her, betrayal washing over her in a violent wave.
Elites in the briefing room snickered at her reaction as we watched on. I wanted to shout, to scream, to cry… to kill every last one of them. Instead, I relied on the same tactic that got me through my training as an Elite Premier. I swallowed the fury, the putrid disgust and went hard, rigid as stone, bearing witness to it all, just another boulder in the mountain of revenge I will one day unleash in a landside I hope swallows them all.
Shocked to see the blade's handle jutting from the side of his daughter's face, Eielson's demeanor changed. He grew submissive, supple. "Two years." It was a lie. He was never a Legion member, not even an Opposition supporter.
Accepting the admission as truth, the blade remained where it was.
"Where are they located?" The interrogator continued. Receiving no response he persisted. "Where is their Base in Muni Six?"
"I don't know." Tears welled in Eielson's eyes as his fears were confirmed. The blade was removed from the small child's face amid more muffled screams and instead slid along her neck, freeing a torrential rain of blood. Both parents wept freely as the lifeless child's body was pushed to the back of the couch, the blood from the two sisters becoming one shared pool of life robbed on the couch cushions.
Unaffected, Uncle Peter returned to his post behind the couch amid cheers within the briefing room. I was biting the inside of my cheeks so hard, I tasted my own blood as though I were there in the room with them, amid the fear, the stench of murder.
"I'm done playing games!" The interrogator shouted as he scooped the newborn into his arms.
Fear hushed the parents as Eielson eyed his superior suspiciously.
At this point in the video, everybody in the briefing room leaned forward, almost jubilant. It made me sick.
Regaining his composure, the man bounced the newborn in his hand lightly, testing her weight. She reached for him and grabbed his thumb, the expression on her face serene despite the gag. "This is one cute little potato you've got here." he said sweetly.
Knowing the direction this was headed, several within the briefing room laughed heartily and leaned back comfortably in their chair even as my resolve weakened.
"You know my favorite thing to do with potatoes?"
Accepting his omission, the man responded simply with "Peel 'em."
Eielson steeled himself for what was to come, his jaw clenching, his gaze hardening but as the question passed through the man's lips, Eielson was at a loss.
"Where are they?"
No response.
"I don't know!" He shouted as the man dug his knife below the skin on the infant's right foot. He moved the blade, peeling the skin from the body, working up the leg. "Noooo!" Eielson roared, drowning out the wails of the baby and his wife. Though he still couldn't move, the debilitator was wearing off and his fingers gripped the arms of his chair in desperation, his toes curling and uncurling as well.
"Where?" The man demanded.
"I don't know!" The question and answer continued to repeat as the man continued to peel the skin from the helpless child. Subhuman roars and screams sought relief, reaching out from the television in the briefing room, but they couldn't reach me. In a futile attempt to remove myself from the devastation I closed my mind down, hearing none of it, seeing none of it though both the images and sound will always haunt my nightmares. I was aware of cheering, hooting and laughing within the room, but abhorrence cloaked my psyche and even those calls couldn't reach me. Instead, I focused on the eyes.. the little girl's blue eyes who had seen so little but known so much pain. I watched as her body registered shock, fragmenting her experience, shielding her from the torture. I watched as the eyes went still, her life leaving the remnants of her body behind.
Eielson's face was contorted in anguish when I again tuned in to what we were witnessing. His eyes streamed tears though his jaw remained set.
The man carelessly tossed the newborn onto the bodies of her older sisters on the couch. "You've only got one wrong answer left. How can you belong to the Legion and not know where they are?"
Eielson kept his gaze on the murderer of his children. "They come to me."
"I don't know their names."
Without delay, another man moved to Eielson's wife and began strangling her, the view from his helmet-mounted camera highlighting her desperation. Another round of repeated questions and answers replayed until the life had been drained from her blue eyes as well, eyes so similar to the baby's.
"You bastard." Eielson managed before the man's next round found its way through his skull. the blade was placed in his left hand, the pistol, his right.
The video was shut off and our briefing concluded with a reminder which was given to those who had been cheering the demise of Eielson and his family. They were told to remember what they witnessed, that Legion allegiance runs deeper than expected. If not, he would have caved during that interrogation. We were told to acknowledge the strength of supporters' allegiance to the Legion and never underestimate it. Well, at least they got that part right. Our allegiance should never be underestimated.
The death that befell Eielson's family was my fault; I had been sloppy and they had paid the price. However, despite the media's report, that catastrophe was not at our hands. The blame was placed with us to reignite the fire within all Patriots to the Nation and tell them that it is us who are evil. The atrocities they committed were not against our own, but the message they sent with it is clear. They are out for blood. Our blood. They will stop at nothing to end the Legion. But, their acknowledgement of our allegiance is the first signal of fear I have seen in some time. We are turning the tide and it is more important now than ever, that we continue this path. So, until next time…
We are the Legion. The Legion lives on. Harper Eckles, out.