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Uganda Bans Female Mutilation
December 12, 2009
The Uganda parliament has unanimously passed a bill banning female genital mutilation, a practice mostly used in the northeastern region of the country.
Female mutilation, or female circumcision, involves the removal of a female's clitoris or other genital parts at a very young age in hopes of ensuring virginity and in preparation for marriage. Critics say it prevents pleasure for women during sexual intercourse, leads to complications during childbirth and increases other health risks such as infection and bleeding.
Anyone convicted of female circumcision may face up to10 years in jail, or a life sentence if a victim dies as a result of the surgery.
MP Alice Alaso told the BBC's Focus on Africa program that, "It's a very bad practice. It's cruel, it traumatizes people, it's led children to drop out of school, it's a health hazard. This is a warning signal – whoever dares practice female genital mutilation will be subject to the law."
And another MP, Lulume Bayiga, said the 'law would liberate both men and women – who often face being ostracised for shunning the custom.'
Uganda's shadow health minister, Francis Epetait, told AFP, "This operation is so painful, so cruel, and these so-called surgeons are paid to do it. I supported the bill with all my strength and heart."
In 2007, the United Nations passed a resolution which labeled female genital mutilation "irreparable, irreversible abuse" and deemed it a violation of the rights of women. The United Nations estimates that 100 to 140 million women worldwide are victims of female mutilation.
Zimbabwe HIV/AIDS Rate Drops
December 12, 2009
Zimbabwe's HIV/AIDS infection rate has dropped to below 14 percent.
According to Voice of American, Zimbabwe's HIV/AIDS epidemic, which started at least 23 years ago, used to record infection rates of more than 25 percent of the population,but a demographic survey conducted in 2006 found the infection rate had dropped to 18 percent.
Now, health care authorities, say it is at 13.75 percent.
Rwanda Weeds Out Government Corruption
December 8, 2009
Rwanda has declared a war on government corruption and has fined and jailed more than four of the country's top leaders to prove they mean business.
The UK's Telegraph writes, "Most African governments like talking about their fight against corruption, seen as one of the biggest barriers to development on the continent, but Rwanda, most notably for the past two years, has been putting its money where its mouth is."
According to AFP, close to 1,000 people have been investigated for corruption in this small central African nation.
Rwanda ranked top amongst central and eastern African countries and 89th worldwide in the 2009 report of Transparency International, which compares the anti-corruption efforts of 180 countries.
The chief prosecutor for Rwanda, Martin Ngoga, is leading the crusade against economic and financial crimes in politics.
Ngoga, despite the high praise from world organizations, states, "I am keen not to be complacent about our very modest achievements. Even if Transparency International says that Rwanda is less corrupt, it is not a very good position. It is still a comparison among the corrupt."
Rwanda Declared Landmine Free
December 6, 2009
Rwanda has earned the unique distinction of being the first country in the world to be declared free of landmines through the Ottawa Treaty recognition process.
Ben Remfrey of the Mines Awareness Trust, which supervised the clearance, told the BBC World Service, "Rwanda has made history by becoming the first country in the world to be officially declared free from landmines. Rwanda had a problem, it wasn't huge but it was still significant… and had a big social and economic impact."
Landmines were laid in the years leading up to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, killing or severely injuring hundreds of people. But, over the past three years more than over 9,000 have been destroyed by Rwandan soldiers.
In a UNICEF press release, representative, Joseph Foumbi congratulated Rwanda, stating, "This declaration is extremely significant as it shows to the world that a poor country, which has been devastated by war, can still take strong action to ensure the rights, lives and well-being of its children."
The Mirror focused on another benefit of being declared 'landmine free'. Gareth Thomas, Africa Minister at the Department for International Development, wrote the newspaper, said, " Removing landmines means will a massive boost to the farming industry, and this will mean a brighter future for people of Rwanda."
About 70 countries remain affected by landmines, which claimed nearly 5,200 casualties around the world last year, according to Relief Web.


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Man accused of killing Pottawattamie Co. Deputy transferred to Woodbury County
Court documents say Wesley Correa-Carmenaty "defeated" his cuffs and shackles while being transported to jail after being sentenced for manslaughter. They're not specific about how he did it.
When he got back to that jail, he grabbed a deputy's gun and killed deputy Mark Burbridge. As a result, Today, the 24-year old was transferred here to the Woodbury County Jail.
Wesley Correa-Carmenaty, the man accused of killing a Sheriff's Deputy in Pottawattamie County back at the beginning of May, is now here in Woodbury County after Pottawattamie's Sheriff's office asked to house him here.
"They asked us, we're very glad they asked us," said Tony Wingert, major of the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office, "that they think we can handle it, we have a very close relationship with them and we'll gladly do that."
Back on May 1st, Correa-Carmenaty allegedly tried to escape jail after being senteced to nearly 50 years in prison that day.
The 24 year old is accused of killing Deputy Mark Burbridge in that escape attempt.
Along with this, Correa-Carmenaty allegedly shot a second deputy, only injuring him.
A few days later, it was decided Correa-Carmenaty would be housed here in Woodbury County.
"They've had a terrible week and they do a great job down there but they shouldn't be tasked with that job of housing the inmate," Wingert said.
Correa-Carmenaty was wearing a bullet proof vest for protection as he made his way inside the jail, while members of the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office surrounded the perimeter.
"Our number one concern is the safety and security of everybody," Wingert said. "I mean, from the inmate, to the officers, to the public, so we want to make sure that we're handling every aspect that we can possibly think of. We're very honored to be asked to do this."
Correa-Carmenaty was captured on May first after stealing a prison van... using the van to break through the jail's garage door... then carjacking a woman at gunpoint before being arrested in Omaha.
During a 10-minute initial hearing this morning, Pottawattamie County Attorney, Matt Wilber, requested Carmenaty be held without bond in the Woodbury County Jail.
Formal charges are expected to be read on May 19th.
The man charged with killing a Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Deputy is now back in Iowa, and being housed in Woodbury County Jail.
Wesley Correa-Carmenaty, 24, was transferred to Woodbury County this morning.
That's because of concern for Carmenaty's safety, since housing him in the same jail where he shot two deputies would put him at risk of reprisal.
On May 1st, Carmenaty shot two Pottawattamie County Deputies at the Pottawattamie County Jail while escaping custody.
Deputy Mark Burbridge, 43, a 12 year veteran of the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office was killed.
Deputy Pat Moran, a 10 year veteran was injured.


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Recent years have seen MMA grow in popularity. The buy rates keep on improving as more fans turn their attention to what's happening in the Octagon. Those who decide to enter the sport have a wide range of talents: some come from an amateur wrestling background, others have boxing skills and some have acquired skills in Jiu-Jitsu, judo, Muay Thai, Taekwondo, Sanshou or karate. It all helps MMA be one of the most popular sports in the world.
From Wrestling to MMA
Brock Lesnar may have been a former WWE Champion before entering UFC and winning their Heavyweight title, but his early days had been spent in amateur wrestling. Lesnar was a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division One Champion and while at college lost just five of 111 bouts. He considers his NCAA title win the toughest of his career. It was the skills he learnt there that helped him conquer the UFC rather than an F5 in WWE.
Multi-UFC Champion Randy Couture nearly made it to the Olympics and won several NCAA titles before becoming a wrestling coach. Then he had a stellar career in UFC and it's the mat skills he learnt in amateur wrestling that gave him the chance to become successful in UFC.
A look at the current list of UFC Champions shows the huge amount of skills fighters have gained in other sports. Current UFC Champion Stipe Miocic didn't just ply his trade in amateur wrestling but boxing too. Ability on the mat and a great punch are fantastic assets for any MMA competitor to possess. Light Heavyweight top dog Daniel Cormer wrestled at the Olympics and Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley also has an amateur wrestling background. Submission skills of course are a valuable asset for any MMA competitor. Brazilian Jose Aldo, the Featherweight number one, took a different route learning Capoeira before switching to Jiu-Jitsu.
When it comes to current Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping, he was just eight years old when he started being trained in Jiu-Jitsu. Later on he tried plenty more martial arts including boxing, karate and kickboxing. It was in the latter of those sports that he was to win titles before turning his attention to MMA and having a highly successful career. The same applies to interim Featherweight champion Max Holloway and World Women's Strawweight Champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk, who also indulged in a spot of Muay Thai.
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A big punch has served double UFC Champion Conor McGregor well in his record-breaking career. Not surprising considering his background in boxing in which he won titles in Ireland while a youngster. A similar route was taken by UFC Women's Bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes, who learnt boxing as well as being a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and a brown belt in Judo helping to make her an all-round talent. Ronda Rousey did a little bit better than a brown belt in judo. She followed in her mother's footsteps and became a judo champion, winning a gold medal at the 2007 Pan American games and then taking the bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. Recently she's been sparring with Olympic boxer Mikaela Mayer and of course she's heavily tipped to one day become a WWE wrestler. Before that though, she tries to regain her UFC Bantamweight title. She's currently 8/11 in betting for her title match against Nunes.
So you can see that when it comes to life before MMA, the top UFC competitors have been busy getting a wide range of skills before heading into the Octagon. All help them in some way, whether it's wrestling on the mat, putting their opponents in submission holds or knocking them out.


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|The Apple Patch has hosted several tours a year for local Girl Scout and Boy Scout troups and local school groups. We have shown them through the orchard explaining how it's operated while sampling of all of the apples that are ready at the time. We demonstrate the equipment that is used to maintain the orchard and let them make some apple cider in our press if decent apples are available. Late September is usually the best time to do this in our area. If you are a leader of a group and you would like more information about these activities you can call 440-946-1908 or email Mike Kurchak.
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text: Anti-Bullying Resources What is Bullying? Bullying is a prevalent and growing problem in American schools, impacting students of various ages and backgrounds. Muslim students have long been objects of harassment and bullying, but since 9/11 this trend has increased significantly. This guide was designed to help young people and parents as well as others prevent and stop bullying. The material provided in this section is intended for informational use to better understand the problems of bullying that many youth face. If you or someone you know is experiencing any kind of bullying, please contact your teacher, principal, or parents. Bullying Prevention Guide As Muslim parents and social activists working to create a better society and world for our children, we created this Bullying Prevention Guide as a tool for parents, teachers, school administrators, and community members in the hope that it will help prevent the bullying of students in public and private schools, including fulltime and weekend Islamic schools. Student and Parent Rights This presentation introduces readers to the legal rights of students and parents in public schools, including First Amendment rights of speech and religion. Such rights may vary from state to state, but we hope that this overview is helpful for you. Student Resources Cheat Sheet We've made this download about student resources and rights available for printing and quick reference. Parental Resources Cheat Sheet We've made this download about parental resources and rights available for printing and quick reference. Webinars for Muslim Parents These webinars are meant for Muslim parents to help their children in school environments. Support and Resources This section contains a list of organizations that provide further information and resources about youth bullying, as well as examples of student-led anti-bullying programs.


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The watch im wearing is from Daniel Wellington! The style of this watch is called Classic sheffield Lady. With leather darker than the deepest parts of the ocean, the Classic Sheffield was carefully designed to stand the test of time while maintaining its effortless beauty. I love the thin strap with the large clock face. Such a lovely design! Check out their online store HERE and use my discount code "stardustbohemian" to get 15% off of all products at danielwellington.com until the end of September.
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Hugs and Love from me to you! Valarie
A rose between friends
"Why do you like Samantha, Nicholas?"
He shrugs his shoulders, fidgets a little and says, "I just do!"
"Samantha, why do you like Nicholas?"
She giggles, "I don't know…because, because," playing with her fingers, " I just do!"
Is there a reason why they like each other? Or, maybe it's as simple as they just do. No reason necessary.
Hugs and Love from me to you! Valarie
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Black women regardless of skin color desire to be accepted for who we are inside and out. Unfortunately, in our desire to been seen, we have gone too far to fit in with others that we have lost ourselves within all the changes we've assimilated through the passages of time. From our hair, appearance, body type, dress, looks etc. we are constantly adapting to someone else's perception of what's acceptable and trying to live up to those standards and ideals of who we are and what's best for us .
The reality is this, until we know who we are and how valuable, precious and beautiful we are, we will always feel the need to define ourselves in someone else's eyes and live up to their perception of us. In the end we will continue to gravitate to cultural trends and video ideology, rap music and Hollywood for our identity.
We must learn to celebrate the uniqueness of our hair, skin color, and body type, etc. and not allow the pressure of negative stereotypes or type casting to dictate our actions and self-worth. Understand that our desire for attention plays out in our provocative dress as a means for getting it. However, there are far less self-devaluing and self-destructive ways to be seen and heard. Instead using our body, we have to learn to use our mind. We must find another way.
We are not 'baby mamas, ho's, hood rats, project chicks, BITCH's, someone's jump off, or something to do! We're more than welfare recipient, lazy and trifling. Our darker pigmentation doesn't make us ugly or undesirable. We don't have to settle for being a chick on the side or one among many and…ALL BLACK MEN DON'T HATE US!!!
We're strong, nurturing, inventive, openly accepting and creative. We rise to any occasion and do what needs to be done for your family and those we care about. We love deeply and wound easily. When recognized, we have natural grace and appeal. We must learn to walk with our heads held high with regal and queenly ease.
We must take the time to find ourselves again although for some it will be for the first time, but it is a journey worth taking. Remember, others will never see the true beauty in us until we do!
*Although I'm addressing Black Women, this can apply to all women!
Love in action – Loving yourself will make it easier for others to love you as well.
This was inspired by some young ladies who desire to see themselves in a positive light in a world full of negatives.
Infinite Love
Infinite love, takes you into the realm of the unlimited, unhindered, unaltered and unconditional.
Remember, love has no boundaries except for the ones we give it. Love never changes people do! Love has no conditions, we do!
Dare to love others infinitely, unashamed and unafraid from the heart, giving of yourself and seeking nothing in return!
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Don't Be Afraid To Be You!
You are special the way you are. Just like the word because is misspelled people may think you are not right or incorrect because you're different. The difference is what makes you special and unique. I know I'm different and I stand out. My thoughts of love and forgiveness catches people off guard. I'm not to good to be true. I my not be in the majority but I'm not alone. Don't treat me like everyone else, if you do, you'll never learn about me and you'll cheat yourself of the experience and pleasure of doing so. I was afraid to be myself and what others would think. I tried to fit into a mold and it work but I wasn't happy. Then I met myself and the fear left. Don't be afraid to be you, be afraid if you never do!


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We have a huge retro game collection with games spanning several decades. We have everything from Atari 2600 – to Xbox One games and everything in between. Up until recently, our PlayStation 2 collection was the largest we had, but we've whittled it down and now our NES collection is back on top as the largest we have, followed by Atari 2600 next. We are also the curators of VideoGamePriceGuides.com and
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As settlers moved beyond the eastern seaboard during the early nineteenth century, the government forced thousands of American Indians from their ancestral lands. The Cherokees, the largest and most important tribe in the Southeast, fought exile with a combination of passive resistance and national publicity for their plight. Because they had successfully resisted the government's efforts to move them from their homeland, their removal was particularly brutal when it finally came. "The Trail of Tears across Missouri" is a moving account of the 1837-1838 removal of the Cherokees from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (now Oklahoma).
After providing an overview of the Cherokees' life in the Southeast and of the events leading up to their exile, Joan Gilbert traces the mass exodus state by state from Tennessee to Arkansas. Successive chapters highlight the experiences and the hardships endured by those forced to travel with inadequate supplies of food, clothing, and transportation. It is estimated that four thousand Cherokees, nearly a quarter of the tribe, died.
In bringing the grim realities of the forced march to life, Gilbert draws from such primary sources as letters, newspaper stories, and the writings of missionaries, guides, and doctors who accompanied them. She focuses on the Cherokees' experiences as they passed through Missouri, using the journals of Dr. W. I. I. Morrow and guide B. B. Cannon.
In addition to chronicling the removal of the Cherokees, Gilbert also brings the story up to date by describing how the nation lives today and how the Trail of Tears has been commemorated.
Title: The Trail of Tears across Missouri (Missouri Heritage Readers)
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Watchmen director's cut in theaters this July [Updated]
A rep for Warner Bros. dropped us some information on the Watchmen film, which will return to theaters in July — only this time, it will be the director's cut — "Zack Snyder's full interpretation," which will include deleted scenes. It is about 24 minutes longer, clocking in at a little more than three hours.
It'll only be showing in four different cities July 17-23: AMC Empire 25, 234 W. 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 AMC Media Plaza 6 (AKA Town Center 6), 770 N. 1st Street, Burbank, CA 91501 AMC Mesquite 30, 19919 IH 635, Mesquite, TX 75149 Kerasotes Block E 15 Theaters, 600 Hennepin Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55403
Update, July 2: Due to scheduling difficulties, Warner Bros. sent over a new list of theaters that will be showing Watchmen in the four cities. Also note the date change for Texas:
Mann's Chinese 6 Theater July 17th – 23rd
6801 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA. 90028
Bypass # 323-461-9624
Landmark's Sunshine Cinema July 17th – 23rd
143 East Houston St.
New York, NY. 10002
Bypass # 212-358-0573
Carmike Cinema 15 – July 17th – 23rd
15630 Cedar Ave.
Apple Valley, MN. 55124
Bypass # 952-431-4859
Rave Motion Pictures Hickory Creek 16 – July 17th – 20th
8380 S. Stemmons
Hickory Creek, TX. 76205
Bypass # 940-321-2836
Note that the film's release will coincide with the San Diego Comic-Con (July 22-26). If you're getting to San Diego early and really want to see the extended film, the drive to Burbank may be worth it. (Although driving through L.A. really sucks, so be prepared).
Also, Watchmen is set to come out on DVD and Blu-Ray July 21. The Hollywood Reporter has more information on a screening at the San Diego Comic-Con and how they're using Blu-Ray voodoo to allow you to participate in the screening and panel from your living room.
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Located in the beautiful Sequoia National Monument nestled among the Redwoods, Pyles Boys Camp offers everything a young man could want and more! Great activities– horseback riding, ROPES Course, archery, athletics, arts and crafts, a full nature and stargazing program and a fabulous 5 day wilderness trip to our own Lion Meadow in the Golden Trout Wilderness area…hiking, campfires and great fun with campers and staff alike.
If you are selected to be among the fortunate ones who come to camp, you are in for a real treat. You will build your self confidence and leadership skills and strive to reach your potential through a great summer experience and winter follow up program.
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All reviews are from people who have redeemed deals with this merchant.
November 10, 2011
What You'll Get
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With today's side deal, $10 gets you $25 worth of food and drinks at Stir on the Upper East Side. Stir's menu promotes a social atmosphere, featuring selections that are prepared to be shared in a lounge setting that's relaxing without being stuffy, active without being loud, and dim without being dark.
Social plates, or Stir's take on tapas, are small-portion selections meant to be tackled by a team of friends, hockey players, or coal miners; you'll want to order a few of these to pass around. Selections range from the adventurous sirloin tartar (served with quail egg, crostini points, capers, and cornichons, $13) to the traditional mac 'n' cheese ($8). The tapas dining format is a utopian table philosophy, allowing you to generously share and nibble from your neighbor, cementing bonds with new friends, and providing ample fodder for dish-comparison conversation.
The restaurant is also well known for its tasty sliders. The sirloin, buffalo chicken, and veggie sliders are $10, while the Philly steak and crab cake run a few more bucks. If it's date night, there are also various platters for two that are perfect for snacking on while you chat. Choose from the Tuscan Platter (meats, cheeses, olives and more, $24), the Ocean Platter (shrimp, scallops, crab cakes and ahi tuna sashimi, $44), or the Artisanal Fruit & Cheese Platter (cheeses, fruits, Barolo compote and toast points, $19). These and most other menu items are the handiwork of master chef Rene Gonzales, a 15-year veteran who comes from a diverse culinary background, helping to shape Stir's eclectically delicious offerings.
Lubricate the conversation with a variety of specialty martinis, wines, and champagnes.
Citysearchers and Insider Pagers give Stir's warm dishes and atmosphere four stars, and Yelpers give it three:
- What a hidden gem on the Upper Eastside. Great selection of Martinis and tapas as well as a very friendly staff. – munroteri, Citysearch
- Stir is a great place for an after dinner drink, a place to take a date, or a night out with your friends. Great drink specials, fabulous music, and a hip Upper East Side atmosphere. – Kaitlin R., Insider Pages
The Fine Print
Promotional value expires May 15, 2010. Amount paid never expires. Limit 1 per person. Reservation required. Must be 21 or older. Valid from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. only. Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services.


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Can you believe it's February already? I haven't even gotten over my break-up with Christmas, and now I have to start thinking about Valentine's day…
Nonetheless, Valentine's day is the perfect reason for a super special date-night! Not that you ever need a reason to spend some quality time with your loved ones..but with Valentine's day there is just something in the air. So why not make it extra special this year and line up a few things to make your loved one feel the love, like wake them up with this Very Berry Smoothie with some added mint for freshness.
I used my Nutri bullet to blend it, but feel free to use any blender.
I have been using mine non-stop since getting it and cannot believe how I struggled in the past with other crappy blenders. If you are looking to invest in a smoothie maker, this one you really get what you pay for. You get these awesome, travel-friendly mugs which make it easy to take to work. It is super easy to clean, and it has a real powerful motor which makes blending easy and fast.
Check out this super cool DIY video I made for you guys to make it even easier to make the Very Berry Smoothie!
This post is not sponsored by Nutri bullet, I really just love using it!
|Prep Time
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- 1 cup raspberries + blueberries
- 1 big banana cut in slices
- 1/2 cup double cream plain yogurt
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 tbs chia seeds
- 5 Fresh mint leaves
- Add all the ingredients to your blender, and let it whip!


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Dark Horse Presents #25 (Preview)
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- Story by
- Andrew Vachss, Dan Jolley, Emma T. Capps, Frank J. Barbiere, Fred Van Lente, Jane Espenson, Matt Fraction, Mike Barron, Mike Richardson, Peter Hogan, Phil Stanford, and Ron Randall
- Art by
- Christian Ward, Dominic Reardon, Emma T. Capps, Freddie Williams II, Karl Moline, Leonard Kirk, Micah Kaneshiro, Patric Reynolds, Phil Winslade, Ron Randall, and Steve Rude
- Cover by
- Steve Morris
- Publisher
- Dark Horse Comics
After training with Buffy, Billy the vampire slayer heads back to his hometown to deal with the zompire epidemic! Delve into a time-travel story from Eisner Award-winning writer Matt Fraction! Mike Richardson adapts Andrew Vachss' vision of violence in the big city in Undergound! Read an installment of The Chapel Chronicles by fifteen-year-old Emma T Capps!
Plus, new installments of Trekker, Blackout, Nexus, Crime Does Not Pay, Brain Boy, King's Road, and Bloodhound!


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When I do not feel well
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- January
- 2015
Health Coaches have days when they do not feel good as well as everyone else. My kids were sick past week and today I caught up by having similar symptoms of runny nose and sore throat… What do I do on the days like that?
- I make lots of herbal tea (camomile, sage, thyme, and mint mix). I have a nice thermos I use to keep my tea warm and drink it throughout the day in big quantities. If I were to go somewhere, that thermos would go with me!
- I make sure to give my digestive system a break so that my body does not have to process to much of heavy foods (anything fried for example) and will have more energy to recuperate. Today I had a number of fruits (pomegranate, pear, and tangerines) I also had some boiled potatoes with avocados for lunch.
- I do a very gentle yoga / stretch routine to stimulate lymphatic system. It is very important part of our immune defense. Exerciser can increase lymph flow from 4 oz to 60 oz an hour – a change of 1500%! (according to Dr. Eric Mein, M.D.) The more flow the better! But you have to take it slow depending on how you feel.
- I open all windows in my house and ventilate rooms for about 10-20 minutes depending on the weather. This is what my mom always did and I do it now to bring fresh air in the house.
- I juice if I have a chance. Any greens, apples, carrots… anything I can find in a fringe. Today I had carrots and spinach. The goal is to give your body as many vitamins and minerals as possible in an easy to assimilate form. Juice if perfect for that!
I did not feel like cooking a lot today, so my kids had to have a very humble meal of steamed cauliflower with peas and seaweed for dinner. I soaked dulse for 3 minutes before chopping it. I also used just a little bit of soy sauce to make it more attractive for children. They ate mostly peas of course, but some seaweed and cauliflower made it to their stomachs as well! They also had bunch of fruits, smoothie, juice, oats, nuts, and rice with veggies today.


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Scots DJ Heather Suttie leads anti
WHEN XFM DJ Heather Suttie first noticed the number of discarded carrier bags scattered around her neighbourhood, she decided to do something about it.
The 34 year old from Glasgow has always been keen on looking after the environment, but felt the need to do more to stop the streets becoming cluttered with plastic.
"Slowly but surely people started getting into it. Around 1600 people have signed the petition nike air and I have got a group on Facebook where I post photos and updates.
"I've also produced a range of alternative bags using jute, which is entirely biodegradable and 100 per cent natural.
"I got quite a lot of press nike air through it and people started getting in touch to ask me what they could do about it in their local area, which was very encouraging."
Heather's efforts led to her appearing on the Today Programme debating the topic with Marks and Spencer chief executive Sir Stuart Rose.
And as well as highlighting the issue in the media, she's also been working hard to persuade companies to adopt more eco friendly alternatives to disposable bags. She said: "I go to companies and suggest things, and I often get nike air told that carrier bags are everywhere because they are cheap.
"They can be reluctant to spend the extra cash, but you can already see it's changing, and I can imagine a time when retailers will all be using biodegradable bags.
"For example Tesco have just produced a range of limited edition bags with the designer Cath Kidston, which are as much of a fashion accessory as anything else.
"I've also had a lot of interesting comments from people saying the campaign has changed their approach to shopping or their kids have asked them why they are using plastic bags.
"And what I've tried to do is to suggest to people that there are alternatives. If you're spending your money, spend it wisely and use a jute bag or a cotton bag rather than having to pay for a disposable carrier bag.
"Once you get into the swing of it, it's a really easy thing to do, and I think in a few years' time, people won't want to be seen with a plastic carrier bag."
Re using carrier bags is only one of the ways in which you can reduce the amount of household waste you produce.
From recycling furniture to cutting down on food waste, there are a lot of other steps which individuals can take, and there are organisations across Scotland able to offer help and advice.
The Community Recycling Network for Scotland is a membership body for local recycling organisations.
James Dunbar, of recycling organisation New Start Highland, is a director of the network, and believes all of us have a role to play in reducing waste.
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He said: "One of the reasons why such community recycling organisations are so effective is because they see things not as waste, but as a valuable resource which can be used to benefit the community. For example at New Start Highland we re use furniture, and this year we will recycle around 750 tons of household items.
"That furniture goes to people on low incomes or who have been homeless but have moved into a new tenancy.
"People see that and, instead of their items being wasted, it can be used for the greater good of the community.
"That means when they dispose of it by giving it to us, they take much greater care of it than they might do otherwise.


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Epic French folk metallers Nightcreepers released their 3rd album, Hreidd this month. Formed in 2006 and having had numerous line up changes over the years, the band are currently made up of Haarath (guitar, vocals) Hindrik (guitar, choirs) Elrohir (bass) Vicken (drums) Evoken (keyboards, choirs) and Chiron (live orchestra).
Hreidd comes 2 years after their previous album Alpha and features a massive 14 tracks:
- Guildsmark
- Death to the Hypocrite
- One Path Masquerade
- Falsehood Veil
- Aeon's Race
- Back to the Laid
- True Lads Have Fallen (ft. Rachel Aspe)
- Oath of the Wild
- Volcae
- Seeds of Truth
- The Hreidd's Path
- Trails of our Fate
- Vanghor the Bastard (bonus track)
- Alpha: Reloaded (bonus track)
Check out the lyric video for The Hreidd's Path:
The album is available to purchase from the bands website.
Follow the band on:
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Lady Anne Clifford
Yorkshire Dales
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Activity types:
Free WiFi
Hills & moorland
Rural peace
Holiday overview
The life of Lady Anne Clifford (1590-1676) spanned the reigns of Elizabeth I to Charles II. She spent time in the courts of Elizabeth I and James I as a child and married first Richard Sackville, 3rd Earl of Dorset and then Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery. She successfully fought for her right to the Clifford Estates, from Yorkshire through to Westmorland, then embarked on huge restoration projects. In this holiday we visit key sites connected with her life.
Holiday highlights
- Skipton Castle – birthplace of Lady Anne Clifford and one of the most complete and best preserved castles in England
- Bolton Abbey – dating from the 12th century and location of a former Clifford hunting lodge
- Lady Anne Clifford almshouses and memorial in Appleby-in-Westmorland
Price includes
- High quality Full Board en-suite accommodation and excellent food in our Country House
- The guidance and services of our knowledgeable HF Holidays' leader, ensuring you get the most from your holiday
- All transport on touring days on a comfortable, good-quality mini-coach with PA system, as well as all other transport required as part of your holiday itinerary
- All admissions to places of interest that form part of your holiday itinerary
In pictures...
Thorns Hall established a foundation in Sedbergh in 1535 and it still retains its historic charm with wood-panelled rooms, fireplaces and a cobbled courtyard outside. It's an amazing house to visit all year round with a lush garden and magnificent hills nearby.
'Good' Rooms
These rooms are all ensuite and furnished to a good standard. They include:
'Better' Rooms
These rooms are slightly larger and/or have a better view. They include:
Only an extra £15 per person per night
'Best' Rooms
These rooms truly are the best in the house for extra luxury during your stay. They include:
Only an extra £20 per person per night
Choose Your Room: Our new "Choose Your Room" service is available at our UK country houses, providing the option to choose and confirm a specific room for an extra £30 per room. Supplements to upgrade to 'Better' or 'Best' rooms still apply. The choice of room number must be of the same room type as originally booked and is subject to availability.
At the house
|All holidays at our Country Houses are full board accommodation including evening meal on arrival to breakfast on the day of your departure. All of our Country Houses have a well-stocked bar serving local beers, wine and spirits.
√ Start your day with our extensive breakfast.
Your evenings
Just relax and take it easy, or if you'd like to continue to chat with our guides and fellow guests then why not grab a drink or take part in one of our optional evening activities.
All of our bars are stocked with locally sourced drinks so you can really soak up your surroundings.
Due to the layout and the age of Thorns Hall, it is not recommended for wheelchair users and guests with restricted mobility.
More details on Sedbergh accessibility
Additional information
- Fire procedure is displayed in each room and explained to guests on arrival. Guests requiring assistance at an evacuation are identified at this time and door hanger cards are issued
- Mobile phone reception is generally good from the main building
- Assistance dogs accompanying visually or hearing impaired guests are welcome; dogs must be kept on a lead or harness at all times
- Information can be provided in large print
- Staff have received disability awareness training
- Special diets can be catered for. Specialist food can be obtained with prior notice
- Fridge for medication can be supplied
Arrival day
You can check in to your room from 2.30pm onwards (premium rooms from 1pm). Please join us for afternoon tea. All guests are invited – we'll introduce your leader and welcome you to your holiday.
Skipton Castle
The holiday begins with a visit to the birthplace of Lady Anne at Skipton Castle, one of the best preserved in England. Next we take a short walk to Bolton Priory before viewing the ruins of Barden Tower, a former Clifford hunting lodge. In the afternoon we drive along Wharfedale following in Lady Anne's footsteps through spectacular scenery.
Dalemain and Brougham Castle
We start with visits to the church at Dacre, restored by Lady Anne, and to the beautiful house and garden at Dalemain, which was purchased by Sir Edward Hassell, Lady Anne's steward. The day concludes with a short walk to the significant Countess's Pillar before exploring Brougham Castle where she died.
Pendragon and Brough Castle Ruins
We drive through the scenic Upper Eden valley to view the magnificent ruins of Pendragon and Brough Castles. At Appleby a guided tour takes in visits to the tombs of Lady Anne and her mother, and the Lady Anne Clifford Almshouses. There will then be an opportunity to explore the delightful town of Appleby.
Depart after a leisurely breakfast
Sometimes things happen beyond our control – the weather, traffic jams or changes at the places we visit. If we need to adjust your holiday programme, for whatever reason, your leader will help smooth the way.
Local area
Discover the Lakes and Dales
Sedbergh sits at the foot of the Howgill Fells, a peaceful corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The centre of Sedbergh is just a few minutes walk from Thorns Hall. The town has a range of facilities including a small supermarket, post office, newsagent, pubs and a bank. Now famed as England's 'book town', Sedbergh has many second-hand book shops and a good range of pubs and cafés. A wider range of facilities are available in the larger town of Kendal, about 10 miles away.
During your visit to Thorns Hall you may enjoy visiting the following places of interest:
Sizergh Castle
Situated near Kendal, about 25 minutes' drive from Sedbergh. Sizergh Castle is a fine medieval house, surrounded by beautiful gardens. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sizergh
Levens Hall
Visit this stately home, famous for its magnificent formal garden and its topiary displays. Levens Hall is south of Kendal, about 30 minutes' drive from Sedbergh. www.levenshall.co.uk
Settle to Carlisle Railway
Ride England's most scenic railway through the Yorkshire Dales from Garsdale station, about 10 miles from Sedbergh. Heading south you could cross the famous Ribblehead viaduct and visit Settle, Skipton and Saltaire. Heading north you could head to the small market town of Appleby, or the border city of Carlisle. www.settle-carlisle.co.uk
Hawes & Wensleydale
A 30 minute drive through the Yorkshire Dales will take you to the small town of Hawes. Visit the famous creamery that produces Wensleydale Cheese. You may want to continue through the valley of Wensleydale, well known as the setting for All Creatures Great & Small. www.wensleydale.co.uk
The market town of Kendal, about 20 minutes' drive from Thorns Hall has a good range of specialist shops.The excellent Museum of Lakeland Life and Industry is also worth a visit. www.lakelandmuseum.org.uk
Lake District
A 40 minute drive will take you to Lake Windermere, gateway to exploring the beautiful scenery of the Lake District National Park. Here you could take a steamer trip on the lake, or visit the visitors centre at Brockhole. www.windermere-lakecruises.co.uk or www.brockhole.co.uk
Travel to Sedbergh
Our address is: Thorns Hall, Cautley Road, Sedbergh, Cumbria, LA10 5LE
By train:
The nearest train station is Oxenholme, the Lake District, on the main line between London and Glasgow. For train times and general rail enquiries visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call 03457 484950 (from outside the UK call +44 20 7278 5240).
HF station transfer - great value!
Our station transfer operates between Oxenholme railway station and Thorns Hall every Saturday and Tuesday (Friday and Monday in the low season). The pickup is at 4.30pm from Oxenholme station. On departure day the transfer will get you back to Oxenholme station by 10.00am. The transfer is £15 return, but a place must be reserved at least 7 days in advance by calling our Reservations team on 0345 470 7558.
By taxi:
If you can't meet our station transfer, the 10 mile journey from Oxenholme station to Thorns Hall can be made by taxi. Pre-booked taxis cost approx £23 per journey. Details of our current recommended taxi company and rates will be sent to you with your booking. The taxi company will arrange shared taxis wherever possible. The return taxi journey can be arranged on your behalf by the Thorns Hall Manager.
By car:
Leave the M6 at junction 37 and follow the A684 for 5 miles to Sedbergh. On reaching Sedbergh follow the road to the right into Finkle Street (avoiding the main street), then almost immediately turn left at a small roundabout into Back Lane. At the next mini-roundabout bear left onto the A683 following signs to Kirkby Stephen. Thorns Hall is a further 100 yards along the road on the left. Look out for our sign. A large car park is available in the grounds with free parking.
Travelling from overseas
For most guests the most convenient option is to book a flight to Manchester Airport. There are direct trains every hour from Manchester Airport to Oxenholme - this is straightforward journey - allow 1½ hours to Oxenholme. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
From Oxenholme station you can complete the journey to Sedbergh using our transfer or by taxi (see above).
Flying to London Heathrow airport is another option, but has a longer onward train journey - allow at least 4 hours to reach Oxenholme. From Heathrow first take the train to London Paddington station. Next take the Underground train to London Euston. Finally the main line train from London Euston to Oxenholme takes 2½ hours. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for train times.
Walter Willcox
Walter Willcox is a Blue Badge Guide, based in the North of England. He qualified after retiring as a university lecturer in history. He also taught general arts courses with the Open University, from its beginnings in 1971 until 2010. He has a tremendous enthusiasm for the rich cultural heritage in the North of England, and a great love of the beautiful remote countryside of the region. Over the past forty years he has lived in several parts of Northumberland and Cumbria, including the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and the North Pennines. Walter takes great pleasure in sharing his knowledge of the area with visitors.
He did everything well. Very knowledgeable, very pleasant and incredibly interesting. He brought every place we visited alive.
Dates & Prices
We're sorry, there are no dates available for this holiday at the moment. Please check out our other tours and breaks or call our team on 0345 470 8558 to be notified of new dates as soon as they become available.
Prices are per person
- Premium single room: £15 per night
- Premium twin/double room: £15 per person per night
- Non-member associate fee: £10 per person
We like to reward early bookers with our best rooms so book early to avoid disappointment.
Please note that we aren't able to take room number requests as we are unable to guarantee them.


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Marriage records would be one of the oldest documents on file in any state although they might have been done only at county level in the old days. Today, every state has a central repository for their archives. The Virginia Office of Vital Records which reports into the State Department of Health maintains more than 7 million vital record files to cater to public requests. They comprise 4 main record categories: Marriage, Divorce, Birth and Death.
Virginia Marriage Records from 1853 to the present are available for public retrieval at this office. However, only the subjects of the files and their immediate family members are eligible to requests them - parent, grandparent, spouse, child and sibling. Valid photo-identification such as driver's license, passport and Military ID is required. Information cannot be released to aunts, uncles or other relatives and so forth unless they have become public information by law 50 years subsequent to the date of marriage.
Although the public can obtain free public marriages records from government agencies in Virginia, there is an admin fee of $12.00 per certificate/search which is not refundable or transferable in the event that no information is found. If there's information located, a report will be prepared for collection in 1 to 2 week's time. If it's known, the records can also be extracted directly form the Circuit Court where the marriage occurred. Full name of groom, full maiden name of bride and the time and location of the marriage must be provided to activate the request.
Virginia Marriage records can be requested in 3 standard ways at the Virginia Record Office: walk-in, mail and express delivery. Walk-in has the fastest turn-around. Same-day is often possible. The waiting time for mail requests is 5 to 10 business day and that is the quoted processing time. An expedited option is the express service via the VitaChek Network but it comes with a price-tag of $49.25 plus additional fees where applicable.
At a basic level, free public marriages records derived from government departments contains the personal particulars in varying degree of the people involved namely the couple, their parents, witnesses and the conducting official of the ceremony. Other information surrounding the event such as the time and place and documents like marriage license and certificate are also included. Multiple marriages, as long as they took place in Virginia will all show up.
If you are having problems hunting for marriage records in Virginia or just find it too troublesome, there's always the commercial record providers to resort to. They can save you heaps on time and efforts but you must engage the right one. A neat way of doing that is to start with the recommendations of specialist or review sites on the net and go on from there. It should be safe as most of the highly rated providers are retailed through secure agencies like Clickbank and they always come with money-back guarantee.


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ORÍ Afro Caribbean Jazz Ensemble
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Come experience the rebirth of ORÍ featuring Mark De Oca, piano, Raul Padro, drums and Tony Artis, bass
"Pressure Makes Diamonds" is our motto. We strive to perfect our art and provide the best in performing and recording arts with an emphasis on African and African diasporic history and culture. Sancocho Music and Dance Collage specializes in traditional music and dance from the Spanish-speaking countries of the Caribbean Islands that have strong African cultural retentions. Amoah's African Drum Works provides fine quality custom-made African and Afro Caribbean percussion instruments as well as restoration and repair services. The Call of the Ancestors provides resources and guidance on one of the most challenging journeys in life, self-discovery. Coal Bin Production's digital and analog recording facilities provides demo production for composers, poets, singers, rappers, actors, aspiring recording artists and others. Come on in and check us out. Our Upcoming Events calendar will keep you informed of current performances and community events. May the peace and prosperity you seek be found.
ORÍ Afro Caribbean Jazz Ensemble
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Come experience the rebirth of ORÍ featuring Mark De Oca, piano, Raul Padro, drums and Tony Artis, bass
SANCOCHO MUSIC AND DANCE COLLAGE @ Meet The Artists Grand Opening
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Indianapolis Public Library, One Library Square/ 40 E. St. Clair St., Indianapolis IN 46204
SANCOCHO kicks off the evening's festivities with music and dance from the Afro Caribbean.
Dr. Joy DeGruy
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Solarium Rm. @ Indiana University Memorial Union, 900 E. 7th St., Bloomington IN. 47405
Dr. Joy DeGruy, renowned presenter, educator and author of "Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America's Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing", expands on her theory.
Sancocho Music and Dance Collage
Sancocho Music & Dance Collage
Lecture by Baba Kwesi Ashra
Frangipani Rm. @ Indiana Univ. Memorial Union, 900 E. 7th St., Bloomington IN
Baba Kwesi Ashra lectures on the ancient Egyptian Nile Valley civilization. Free to the public.
Lecture by Baba Kwesi Ashra
Martin Luther King Community Center, 40 W. 40th St., Indianapolis IN
Baba Kwesi Ashra lectures on the African origins of Christianity. Luncheon @ 11 am, lecture: Noon - 2:30 pm. $20 (in advance@ Eventbrite.com) includes lunch and lecture. ($25 day of event).
Sancocho Rumba Workshop
Afro Cuban Rumba workshop for Butler Univ. Dance Dept. students
Sancocho Drummers
Purdue University Memorial Union, Lafayette IN
African American Student Graduation Celebration
IU African American Dance Company Spring Concert
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington IN
Sancocho Drummers accompany the AADC, directed by Iris Rosa
African American Dance Company's 17th Annual Dance Workshop
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Neal-Marshall Black Culture Center, 7th & Jordan Sts./IU Campus, Bloomington, IN
IU African American Dance Company provides dance classes in various African Diasporic genres; taught by national and international teachers flown-in for the occasion; live percussion accompaniment for classes provided by Sancocho's drummers.
Sancocho Music and Dance Collage
The Black Panthers: The Myths ..The Legends..The Truth
Birch Bayh Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Courtroom 202, Indianapolis, IN
Dr. Jakobi Williams, assistant professor of history at Indiana Univ./Bloomington, lectures as part of Black History Month.
Sancocho Music & Dance collage
African American Dance Company Studio Concert
Wilkie Auditorium, Indiana University, Bloomington IN
The Drummers of Sancocho Music and Dance Collage perform at the annual AADC Studio Concert
No Charge Age limit: All ages
St. Louis Elementary School, 17 E. St. Louis St., Batesville IN
AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE COMPANY directed by Iris Rosa
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington IN
The African American Arts Institute of Indiana University presents their three ensembles in the annual event, POTPOURRI OF THE ARTS.


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Pantheon Build
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Well this is my first build so where to begin....If your familiar with Pantheon he can have a strong early game but mid to late-game he's generally VERY squishy and has a tendancy to become pretty ineffective late game. I've tried on seperate occasions to main him and was always inconsistent, you could play bad kids...feed...have a ball =D or (the more common) not getting fed 5 kills and you have to work for your money and you just cant keep up because your so prone to ganks. But these times are over, thanks to Riot's new addition to the shop I believe Pantheon will make a comeback!
So lets review...
Strong early game
Ranged Stun
Good at getting killing blows
Ranged Harasser
Can Obliterate teams with good positioning
Passive will block damage from a QUICK tower dive
Strong Burst DPS
Ult is great for backdooring/ganking/farming
Great 1-2-3 combo
No built in escape mechanism
The 6 foot shield is misleading because he's not (naturally) much tougher than a mage
His moves require fairly heavy amounts of mana
After your burst you wont be very effective for another 5-10 seconds in a team fight
Ult is a long channel so you need some strategy and luck for it to be effective
Your Abilities:
Passive:Aegis Protection - After attacking or casting spells 4 times, Pantheon will block the next normal attack that deals more than 40 damage to him.
Pretty simple and incredibly nifty, it speaks for itself, it'll block ALL the damage from any regular attack rather it be a shot from a tower or auto-attack from ryze, I tend to take advantage of it to cheat while harassing and you can throw a quick spear at someone hugging a tower know your not going to take the damage.
Q:Pantheon hurls his spear at an opponent dealing 30/40/50/60/70 + 100/110/120/130/140 percent of his attack in physical damage.
Cooldown - 4/4/4/4/4 seconds
Cost - 45/45/45/45/45 Mana
Range - 600
This is your bread and butter. The damage scales EXTREMELY well with your attack damage so it'll leave a considerable dent in any champ. Harass with this all the time, this is the reason I stress Manamune and meki pendant so you can always be using this skill and keep your opponents honest. Contrary to other builds I max it before my Heartseeker Strike (E) because it's CD is 4 times shorter which makes it reusable in team fights, ranged and cant be avoided nearly as easily.
W:Aegis of Zeonia - Pantheon leaps at an enemy and bashes the enemy with his shield, stunning them. After finishing the attack, Pantheon readies himself to block the next attack.
Pantheon leaps at the target enemy champion and deals 50/75/100/125/150 (+1) magic damage and stuns them for 1/1.25/1.5/1.75/2 second(s). Pantheon also instantly refreshes his Aegis Protection.
Cooldown - 20/17.5/15/12.5/10 seconds
Cost - 70/70/70/70/70 Mana
Range - 600
Pretty easy to use and effective stun, its ranged, it'll get you on top of your target (which isn't always a good thing if your not being smart about it), but ya use this to initiate (more so in a 1vs1 - NOT AS A TANK), save a teammate, catch a runner, trap someone under a tower, etc. I only keep a couple of points in this tho because as it ranks it marginally reduces the cd and increases the stun duration a tad bit, so rank 1-3 is enough to satisfy.
E:Heartseeker Strike - Pantheon focuses and unleashes 5 swift strikes to the area in front of him, dealing double damage to champions. Pantheon also becomes more aware of his enemy's vital spots, allowing him to always crit enemies below 15% health.
Passive: Pantheon gains 100% critical strike chance against targets below 15/15/15/15/15% of their max health.
Active: Pantheon focuses and deals 5 swift strikes in front of him for 4/6/8/10/12 + 18/22/26/30/34% of his total attack damage as physical damage per strike. Deals double damage to champions.
Cooldown - 20/19/18/17/16
Cost - 70/80/90/100/110 Mana
Range - 400
Oh boy haha...this ability will absolutely DEVASTATE with proper positioning (which can often be difficult to establish with a slow squishy hero like Pan)and a lot of AD, in fact its so widely recognized by experienced players they know how easy it is to interrupt =(. If you are stunned/silenced/knockedback/blinded anything besides snared, any further damage from this attack is completely CANCELED, and the cooldown is too long to be used again in most team battles. So I've found myself more successful when I train it along side with my Spear Shot (Q), it'll still pack a punch even though you haven't maxed it out by level 9 and now your not dependent on one skill!
R:Grand Skyfall - Pantheon composes himself then leaps into the air to a target, striking all enemy units in an area. Enemies closer to the impact point take more damage.
Pantheon gathers his strength and then leaps high into the air, crashing down at the target area a few seconds later. Deals up to 400/700/1000 (+1) magic damage to units at the center (down to 33% at the edge) and slows them by 35% for 1 second.
Cooldown - 150/135/120 seconds
Cost - 150/250/350 Mana
Range - Global
This ult can be a lot of fun, but it is imperative that you are smart with it. First of all it takes aprox. 5 seconds from the time you start casting it til the time you land on the spot you picked, so you have to think ahead.
Ganking - you honestly have to guess where they're going to be AND be sure that if your going in solo that you know where their teammates are because chances are you won't be able to handle a 2vs1 or worse and along with losing your ult and feeding you'll probly start lagging in levels and farming, so make sure its a safe bet you can make it there and win before you commit to it.
If your saving a tower - from creeps is simple, blow em up and enjoy your gold, if its your opponent i like to aim a little bit in front of the tower and behind them. They will always see this big red ring your ult creates to give them the heads up, their first reaction is to run straight backwards, so if you aimed behind them you'll land dead on top of them! give em your 1-2-3 punch and in most cases it'll be a clean kill.
Some cases you'll play really conservative teams that'll travel in packs and ganking won't be favoritable, your ult can always be used for a free teleport to return to your lane which is fine.
What I also wouldn't recommend is saving your ults and hanging back waiting for the team fight to initiate and THEN come in and save the day. Its way too risky because over the course of your charge theres a good chance your team wasn't winning since they were man down and started to retreat and you'll land in the middle of a team ready to blow you apart. Or your team did fine without you and you'll look stupid landing on an empty battlefield.
Summoner Spells:
My favorite is flash/ghost because they're great for escaping or positioning yourself for an attack, which are the abilities Pantheon naturally lacks.
Ignite - not completely terrible, but Pan does plenty of damage and finishing people off isn't too much of an issue when you always crit anything that falls below 15% hp.
Exhaust - again not terrible, but its so short and will rarely save you.
Cleanse - If your good with cleanse, completely acceptable, I'm just more comfortable with being able to jump walls AND being virtually too fast to catch or escape from.
Clarity - thanks to Manamune you wont need it =)
Revive - if you went revive please don't use it because your bad and bound to go feed the minute your alive again
Things to go for: 1. Attack Damage 2. Survival (hp/armor/magic resist) 3. speed (movement)
Things you don't really need:
1: Attack Speed - None of Pan's skills support auto-attack on anything with more than 15% hp
2: Life Steal - It doesn't work for any of Pan's abilities and you already don't need to be stacking attack speed, and they don't work without one another.
3: Crit - Again another stat that primarily buffs auto-attack which isn't what we're looking for
Starting Items:
Doran's Sheild - Generally a good choice because it'll keep any hero alive early game, but you'll be mana starved and probly won't be killing a lot
Doran's Blade - Not bad because you'll get some hps and a small ad boost, but the reason I'd steer you away from this is because it doesn't build into anything and the lifesteal is essentially worthless
Long Sword - If you've gotten comfortable with Pan to the point you can survive early with just one hp or mana pot, maybe if you got a friend you can count on and can nearly garuntee first blood you could use the ad boost because it will build into your manamune
Meki Pendant - The item I would hands down recommend because it'll keep your mana up so you can harass with your Spear Shot consistently or if need be get creep kills, plus it'll keep your mana fueled to stun and use heartseeker if your going in for a kill. And you can stick around in the lane because it's cheap enough to get 2 pots of your choice.
Item Building/Gameplay:
Early Game - Pan is an effective harasser but you can't take away from the fact he's still slow and squishy, your probly going to be more beneficial to the team by allowing someone else to have mid or the solo lane. So what you want to do is pair up with a champ you think is going to be able to help you get some early kills. This is a wide variety of heroes because Pan can do a lot of the work, lower them by harassing with spear shot, and he can stun them and any champ can't handle being beaten on while stunned early in the game. So hopefully you'll have a kill/assist or two by level 6. I'd run back to the shop whenever you reach about ~760g so you'll be able to get your basic boots and your long sword to go towards your manamune. If you have to go back earlier than that no worry go ahead and grab one or the other and a couple pots, and i'd keep buying pots til about level 10 because they simply allow you to be more aggressive and stay out in the lane longer.
Mid Game - You should be finishing up your Mercury Treads by now if you've been doing a good job of creep farming or getting a some kills. And honestly get your boots according to what your opponents are. Heavy physical team go Ninja Tabi, if its magic damage and cc's take the MTs, or if they're just bad and have no hope of killing you just get Boots of Swiftness/Mobility, I'd advise against Berserker greaves because auto attack speed is not where your damage comes from. And pretty soon you should be gettin that good ole' Manamune! =D, I hate to obsess over an item this much but it's so good because you don't worry about mana too much for the rest of the game and you'll be pushing about 115 ad by the time its finished. And after that grab a phage for survivability, and a Brutalizer to really give your dps a kick. And mid-game items are fairly expensive don't be afraid if you need to buy an Elixir of Fortitude to kickstart yourself the extra hp and ad is great for pan even tho it wears off, I often find it is a worthy investment.
Late Game - Once you have your core of boots, Manamune, Phage, and a Brutalizer, you should know what you'll need to build against. If you think your not getting hammered but your not comfortable with your hp go ahead and make frozen mallet. If your getting pounded by magic I'd say go Banshee's Veil (thanks to manamune it'll even give you a small ad boost from the extra mana you get from it), and if physical champs are ruining your day a Sunfire Cape wouldn't hurt. If your not having survival issues your in the clear! Farm up some BF swords turn em into Bloodthirsters if the game even goes on that long and you'll be one tough s.o.b.
Last But not Least Quick Tips:
1. The #1 rule to playing Pantheon is...PLAY SMART.
2. Your not a tank, don't ever go in first.
3. If your going off on your own to gank or farm have some awareness and really think about where the other team must be if you cannot see them.
4. You are incredibly prone to being ganked it'll probly happen once if not twice every game but if you want to avoid it stick around a teammate or make sure your summoner spells are up so you can get out if you have to.
5. If your good with your ult you'll always get a few easy kills, do not initiate with it or try to hop in a team fight with it if you dont have to, it's much more effective to engage with the rest of your team if you can (teleport with caution to the fight if you have to or cut off people running away or even use it to cut someone off chasing your teammate).
6. In fights try to get around the tanks and take out any glass cannons (your stun *w* will help you reach them quicker and easier) get the most that you can out of your Heartseeker (E), and then use your Q and auto attack to pick off any weaker targets you can find, clean-up or escaping your stun will have cd'd and that'll help you out.
7. Make sure your always farming and making money somehow, don't roam for ganks, even hit the jungle a little bit when you come across creeps you know you can kill quickly and easily, lizard (red) or golem (blue) buffs are both pretty useful on Pan.
This is the end of my guide to Pantheon, I put a good amount of time into making it because he's a fun champ and probly my favorite to play as of right now. Good Luck and Enjoy. =)


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Here are some the girls and boys who are living at Good Hope December, 2009
Musa Abdul was one of the very first Good Hope kids. He was about 8 when he came in March 2003 - his exact birth date is unknown, as is his father. When his mother died family members took in his five sisters but no one could take Musa, the youngest. When Josephine found him he was surviving by begging for food from house to house and had never been to school. Although he was school age the local school would not accept him so he was enrolled in a local nursery school and began class 1 in 2005. He has just successfully completed Class 5, enjoys school and is looking forward to going to secondary school. He has learned quite a lot of English thanks to lessons provided by a Peace Corps volunteer working at a nearby school and is overcoming his reluctance to chat with English speakers he knows. He has a real talent for things technical and spends hours making or fixing things. He is a strong leader, especially when it comes to the music making which is a part of every Good Hope day.
Whitney Mukure was also one of the first Good Hope kids. She came when she was about 8 and like Musa, her birth date is unknown. When Josephine found her she was severely malnourished and looked more like an emaciated 3-year-old. Her very young mother had herself been abandoned when her parents died and little is known of her other than that she left the baby with her grandmother to go to a distant town to find work and has not been seen since. Whitney and her great-grandmother subsisted on food begged from neighbours. She also had never been to school and joined Musa at the local nursery school. The following year she was still so tiny that when Good Hope opened its own chekachea (nursery school) she was one of the first students. Bright and creative, she loves to sing and dance and has flourished academically in primary school. She is extremely loving and responsible and provides lots of caring for the younger children. She is still very small for her age and continues to be susceptible to respiratory infections.
When Jacklina Bilini's father her died her very young mother disappeared, leaving Jacklina with a grandmother who was unable to care for her. She was passed from house to house until 2003, when she was about 8. A GH neighbour became aware of the situation and asked Josephine to take her in. She was extremely malnourished, very nervous and distractable. Like the others she had not been to school and would have been unlikely to ever go if she had not come to GH. Once she gained strength she spent a year in the GH nursery school before heading to Class 1. She manages by working very hard and is very proud that she has just completed Class 4. Her real strengths lie in all things related to home making. She takes pride and joy in helping with the younger children, in the kitchen and cleaning up - a task shared by all.
Bahati Santonini is also one of the original kids. When he was born his very young, orphaned, intellectually challenged mother was unable to cope alone. They were taken in by a very poor Good Samaritan but he was unable to care for them and gave up. When Josephine found Bahati in 2004 he was living with his grandfather who very ill and both were straving. He started at the chekechea and then joined Class 1. He is extremely bright, shows great artisitic talent and has excelled in school, where he has just completed Class 4. He takes pride in his sucess and loves to demonstrate how well he can write both English and Swahili. He is very sociable and his sense of humour and winning smile make him a real favourite with all.
Jacklin Aklei came to live at Good Hope in 2007 when she was 14. Abandoned at 6 months, she lived with her grandmother until she died, then was taken in by an aunt. Initially GH helped with her school expenses but later was asked to take her in. She completed Class 7 in 2008 but did not do well enough in her exams to be accepted for secondary school. Thanks to a generous GH supporter from Norway she was able to enroll in a 2-year tailoring course where she as been very successful and has discovered that she loves to sew. Once she finishes and has a sewing machine she will be able to set up shop at GH and produce school uniforms and other garments for GH and for sale as well as look after the mending that a household of kids creates. Jacklin is hard-working, quiet and shy but makes a lovely calm contribution the the GH family.
The Jerome family, Joseph 16. Pius 14, Riziki 12 and Dorcas, 3, joined GH in 2008. Their mother died shortly after the baby was born. Their father is seriously ill and cannot provide care of any kind. He lives nearby with his bed-ridden mother and visits when he is able.
Joseph had completed Class 7 and was living with a widowed man who was forcing him to work long hard hours for meagre pay without any hope of going to secondary school. He provides a lot of help with the GH farming and is in Form II at the local secondary school thanks to a caring Egyptian sponsor. He is soft spoken and quiet and a very hard worker. He likes school and is determined to succeed as he realizes that he must be responsible for his siblings. When he gets a chance he loves to kick a football around. He is a great role model for the younger boys who really look up to him.
Pius is 14 and in Class 3. He came to the chekechea in 2005 but disappeared when his baby sister was born. He ended up doing odd jobs, including hauling rocks and sand for builders to contribute to the household while his mother was so sick. After she died he wandered around the area carrying the baby on his back as he begged for food. When he was able to get a job he left the baby with an old woman and brought back what little money he has able to earn for food. Now he is back in school in class 3 and has struggled to catch up. However he is smart and determined!
Riziki is about 12. He stayed with his helpless father and bed-ridden grandmother, begging food for them all. When he came to GH he was very malnourished, had jiggers, a seriously distended belly and other problems associated with extreme deprivation. He had never been to school and has flourished since starting in Class 1, quickly moving up a class as he forged ahead. He is very bright, has a delicious sense of humour and a great appreciation for the turn his life has taken. He told Josephine, "Before I had nothing but now I am a shining man!"
Dorcas came to Good Hope with Pius. She was sick, weak, seriously malnourished and extremely wary of strangers. For a time we wondered if she would live but she has made amazing gains and has developed into a smart, happy, loving, curious toddler who is every one's pet. She loves to spend time in the chekechea where she seems to absorb all that is going on. She will have a wonderful head start when she is old enough to go to school
Grace Solomon is about 14. She was a student in the first chekechea class but left when both her parents died. She was passed from household to household working as an unpaid, ill treated house girl until a neighbour called Josephine in the summer of 2008 asking for " ...support for a suffering orphan" he had rescued but didn't know how to help. Grace had never been to school but was eager to learn. Since coming to Good Hope she has enrolled in MEMKWA- a Ministry of Education alternative primary education program for out-of-school youth. She reached Class 4 level in less than 2 years, is delighted with her new-found ability to read and write and is is anxious to join the others in Class 5 at the local primary school. When she arrived she was terribly thin, weak and stooped but now is a strong, healthy young lady. She is quiet and shy, a very hard worker with great initiative and really enjoys helping with the cooking.
Delphina Mushi is about 5. In April 2009 a young woman came to visit Good Hope and then vanished, leaving Delphina behind. Several months later she reappeared to explain the painful circumstances which had led her to abandon her niece. Soon after Delphina's father died accidentally their house burned down leaving her mother and two sisters homeless. Her mother went away, leaving the sisters with different neighbours and Delphina with her grandmother and the widowed aunt who has five children of her own. When their house also burned, killing the grandmother, the aunt was desperate. That is when she came to 'visit' Good Hope. She soon after became seriously ill and had only just begun to recover when she returned to tell her story. She said that she was unable to care for any extra children and had heard that Good Hope looked after kids who had no one to care for them. She could tell that Delphina was a smart little girl and wanted her to have a chance for a future that schooling would give. Delphina is indeed bright and is very happy at GH. She loves nursery school and has blossomed. She makes it very clear that she wants to stay and she and Dorcas have become the much loved little sisters in the Good Hope famil
Dotto and Kulwa Minishi, twins who are about 9, were left at GH in the fall of 2008. Little is known about their parents although they do have a distant auntie in Dar es Salaam. When they first came thay had no language other than garbled sounds and signs which they seemed to use to communicate with each other. They are extremely active, highly distractible and impulsive and at first seemed oblivious to their surroundings. The other Good Hope kids have taken them under their collective wing and slowly the boys are learning to speak and beginning to be able to control their their compulsive and sometimes dangerous behavior. The local primary school is unable to accommodate their special needs so they spend some time each day with the younger children in the chekechea where they seem to manage for short periods of time. The future for these boys is a big question but it is clear that right now the best place for them is with the adopted brothers and sisters who have become their family.
John Joseph, 15, never knew his parents who died when he was very young. He lived with his kind but destitute uncle and aunt and their several children in a very small, crowded house. When he was younger Josephine spotted him hauling sand and rocks to buy shoes, uniform and school supplies so he could stay in primary school and began to help with school fees and supplies. In 2008 he came to Josephine to ask if he could please come to live at Good Hope in return for work around the place because he "... needed a place where he could learn."Like Joseph he has just completed hit Form II final exams and is confident that he did well. He is able to continue next year thanks to the same generous sponsor who is helping Joseph. In addition to studying hard he and Joseph do a lot of the chores required to keep the fields of maize planted and weeded. The large vegetable garden is their special responsibility and they organize everyone to do their share. He also provides a wonderful role model. He aspires to nbe a doctor and with enough support should certainly be able to realize his dream.
Mama Josephine Machuwa is the heart and soul of Good Hope. She grew up in a small house where Good Hope now stands and built the original GH building as a home for her late parents. She left Moshi as a young woman and went to Nairobi where she brought up her two sons. She became a successful business woman and retired from a senior level position with a multi-national corporation to return home when her widowed mother was very old and needed care. At that time she started looking around for a way she could make a difference in her home community which, she discovered, included abject poverty hidden very close by, was very hard hit by the HIV and AIDS pandemic and was seriously lacking in hope. So Good Hope Trust was born. After surveying the needs on foot she discovered many children who had been orphaned, often after caring for their dying parents, left to fend for themselves or to live with destitute grandmothers and sometimes great grandmothers. These, she decided, where the people who needed her most. What started out as a home for a few abandonned kids soon evolved into a more comprehensive support program: in addition to the 'family' there is also a nursery school that provides a nourishing meal half-way through the morning, follow-up support as tboth resident and nursery school girls and boys move on through primary school and now secondary school, provison of school suppplies and uniforms for a large number of kids who have no other way to stay in school, and income generation projects with local women to help them support themselves and the many children who need them.
While the community was initially quite suspicious they slowly began to understand what Josephine was ready to do for her community. This is evident in just some of the roles she has been asked to assume: treasurer of the committee responsible for building a new primary school close by, member of the boards of directors of two local secondary schools, representative on the district HIV and AIDS committee and friend and counsellor to the countless people who come to the door. One result of her outreach has been the formation of WAVUMBE, a dynamic, multi-age group of about 50 people living with HIV who actively advocate for greater openness and understanding about HIV and AIDS and the pain and fear caused by stigma and discrimination. The group also provides encouragement and support to each other as they struggle to stay healthy. They also help other community members deal with the challenges of going through the process of testing and follow-up. Together with Good Hope they are currently trying to build a community medical clinic close to home which the district has promised to equip and staff.
The miracle of all this is that it has, so far, mostly been accomplished without any official donor support. Rather funds have come from Josephine's own pocket as well as contributions from individuals and their families and friends in Canada, the USA, Norway and Egypt who have in one way or another learned about Mama Josephine and Good Hope. She has absolute faith that God will provide and so far she has not been disappointed! As the needs grow so does that circle of Good Hope friends.
If you would like to be part of that important circle contact
Josephine Macuwa at firstname.lastname@example.com
Rosemary O'Shaughnessy, firstname.lastname@example.com
Donations can also be make on line through KESHO Trust: www.thekeshotrust.org . Just follow the Good Hope link.