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Project leader. Responsible for the technical implementation and monitoring of the new management system and replication strategy.
Coordinator of: demonstration, replication, monitoring and management actions.microgaia.eu
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"It's not rational!" is how I have explained our decision to have a third child to everyone from my obstetrician, my boss, my friends and my family over the past nine months. To anyone who has looked slightly aghast at the news, knowing, as they generally do, the chaos that an average week in our family entails.
Most have been kind enough not to say 'You barely manage with two children and you're having a THIRD??' but it's impossible not to wander down that line of thinking.
There is no black and white 'logical' explanation for wanting to expand our family. It's purely emotional. It's not even really a choice we sat down and made; since embarking on life together my husband and I have always hoped and envisioned that three children might be possible.
We are lucky – on so many levels, in so many ways – that it is.
But on the precipice of this expansion, I'm not completely in denial. The decision to have a third wasn't driven by rational thinking, but the reality of living with three kids under five is going to necessitate it. Quite a lot.
From daily logistics to the family budget, 'winging it' with three little people probably isn't going to cut it.
At this point before I delivered my first baby I was terrified of the birth. Third time around I've barely given the birth a second thought. My greatest fear is about bringing this little bundle home.
As deliciously demanding as newborns are – and they are regardless of whether they arrive first or fifth in a family – alone that is manageable.
But the demands of a newborn coupled with an older child needing to get to school, a three year old who is a three year old, mouths to feed, lunchboxes to pack, books to be read, clothes to be washed? That is when I believe things are going to get pretty real, pretty fast.
I have spent the past few weeks trying to get organised so when the chaos arrives, we are prepared. But I know it is – mostly –futile.
As organised as my pantry and cutlery drawers might be (and trust me they ARE), that probably isn't going to help get shoes on a toddler, a baby fed and a school bag packed in the necessary time frame of a morning.
Similarly, come 'witching hour' an ordered wardrobe and laundry isn't going to help calm a baby, cook dinner and bath children.
For the most part that will fall to me.
And if I told you I'm not daunted by that prospect I would be lying.
I AM DAUNTED. I AM VERY DAUNTED. (Note to self: Look for any 'learning to be zen' courses. Stat.)
It's not about the labour. But that's daunting too. Post continues after video.
I am also slightly daunted by the fact I am remembering just how expensive little babies are. Made even more expensive by the fact that going on maternity leave means a decent drop in income.
It will be temporary and we have planned for it but there's no way around the fact that rational thinking and rational spending will be mandatory from here on in. A family of five living in a capital city like Sydney on a single income, means there is no other choice. It's going to cost a bomb.
A budget and a keen eye for bargains and good value are crucial.
Our household has been free from nappies for six months now and skipping that particular aisle has been a welcome reprieve for the wallet. I had forgotten how much they cost. But I haven't forgotten how quickly a packet of newborn nappies is used.
And I will never forget the fact that cost alone can't dictate what nappies you buy. Quality counts. It counts a lot when the right nappy means the difference between a quick nappy change after a feed in the middle of the night and a full change of bedding, clothes and some serious soaking before you can even start a feed.
Let it be known that if there is one thing not worth skimping on it's nappy quality.
One 'rational' benefit of having a third baby is that we already have the big ticket baby items. A cot, a change table, a pram, a car seat, bedding, books, toys, muslin wraps, onesies…we haven't needed to outlay a cent on those items.
But between nappies, wipes, dummies, bottles, nappy cream, washers, the list of baby needs has still added up. A major Aldi buy-up of Mamia products means we are ready, I have peace of mind and my budget hasn't blown.
It won't help with getting three little people out the door in the morning, but if it saves me even an extra 20 minutes of sleep in the night, I will be a very grateful mum.
What are your top parenting tips for 3 children under five? HELP!

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Learning about a dramatic raid by U.S. commandoes in Somalia. The troops swept in and rescued two people - 1 American and 1 Dane - in a daring operation. Apparently you could see President Obama congratulating Leon Panetta before the SOTU address last night.
The President laid out his vision of America and the way forward last night. Among the biggest themes "fairness." He's calling for attracting manufacturing, improving education and providing energy security. Critics say it was nothing but a giant stump speech. In fact, he kicks off a three-day trip to several swing states today.
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels gave the GOP response.. slamming the President for trying to divide the nation, and saying he heard "pro-poverty" extremism in the speech. Some republicans have called for Daniels to jump into the race for the White House.
Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum all campaigning in Florida today. (Ron Paul is skipping FL by the way for now). All three will be speaking in a forum at Univision. Gingrich is speaking at 11:45 in Coral Springs, FL. We may dip in to that rally.
Couple of things on Capitol Hill to keep an eye on. Rep Gabby Giffords will be on the House floor at 9am to discuss her border security bill. Her vote will be her last official act as a member of Congress.
The First Lady and Agriculture Secretary expected to announce today that most school lunches will soon have less sodium, more whole grains and more fruits and veggies.
Clint Henderson is the Executive Producer for "Happening Now" and an avid traveler. Follow his adventures on Twitter, ClintPHenderson, and Instagram, clintpage1.


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Author has written 6 stories for Naruto, Bleach, Suikoden, Smallville, Harry Potter, and Stargate: SG-1.
Hello Everybody. Below you will find my profile. I'm going to do my best to keep this updated with information on my various stories along with a progress meter to show you all where things stand right now. So check back often and if you have any questions, by all means message me and I'll get back to you as soon as i can.
NAME: Christopher
GENDER: Male
HOBBIES: Computers, RPG's, videogames, Anime, Writing
Ah! My Goddess: By far this Anime is my absolute favorite. I am a huge fan and i am certainly hoping that the producers get off their butts and write us another season.
Naruto: This is up their with AMG. i am a huge fan although i wish they would stop putting in so much filler. It seems like we had only just gotten finished with it in the original when they brought it back in the new show.
Bleach: Another all time favorite. This show rocks. Again the filler sucks but I'm still impressed with the show.
Blood: This show is a little darker, took about 5 - 10 episodes to get into it but i was very satisfied with it once it got going and oh so sad to see it end.
Eureka 7: Just finished watching this and was amazed. great show although they really could have kept it going in my opinion.
Full Metal Alchemist: What can i say about the greatest Anime Series EVER. my only and i mean only complaint about this series was that it ENDED. i would have loved to have seen it go as long as Naruto if not Longer. that would have kicked Ass. but that was not meant to be apparently. even the movie disappointed me by ultimately forcing the end to the whole saga.
other Anime that i have found interesting and worthy of mention are: The Tweleve Kingdoms, Stay Fate Night, One Piece
Update - Tuesday Feb. 21 2012
So it's been quite some time since i last updated this profile. A couple years i think actually. And it's been nearly as long since i updated any of my stories. But that's changing now.
I've chosen to re-write my HP/Stargate Crossover "Harry Potter and the Veil of Time" as i didn't like how it was turning out the first time around. I've left the only version up for now just so that those reading it will know that i've posted a new version, but i intend to delete it in a few months. As for my Naruto and Smallville Stories, i will be updating those in the coming months as well after doing a quick re-write of each.
Well that's all for now. Until next time.
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Violence Erupts in Brazil Streets after General Strike
April 28 , 2017
As per reports, violence erupted in streets of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo at the end of the first general strike in the country in more than 20 years.
Buses and cars were set on fire at city centre in Rio de Janeiro and shops were vandalized.
During the strike hours, shops, schools and banks remained closed. However, after the strike ended, multiple clashes in central Rio between protesters and riot police took place.
As said by President Michel Temer, he regretted the incidents in Rio but he will continue putting his efforts to modernize the country.


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The Commercial Unit (CU) (right photo) and Module II Farm (left photo) show the commercial type of production. It uses the more advanced type of housing and equipment which is capital-intensive.
From these units, you can choose the type of production that would suit your needs and capital.
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NEW YORK — The pitch: Eight weeks in Antarctica. Groundbreaking research into the climate before the Ice Age. Glaciers. Volcanoes. Adorable penguins.
The details: Camping on the sea ice in unheated tents, in 20-below-zero temperatures. Blinding whiteouts. The bathroom? A toilet seat over a hole in the ice.
Stephen Pekar, a geology professor from Queens College, was selling Shakira Brown, a 29-year-old Harlem middle school science teacher, on his expedition.
Her response: I'm in.
Pekar had found just the person for his Antarctica team: a talented, intrepid African-American teacher to be a role model for minority science students.
"I'm tired of having a bunch of white people running around doing science," said Pekar, who is white. "When it comes to Antarctica, it isn't just the landscape that's white."
Pekar and other scientists want to get more urban minority students excited about science, pointing to studies that show teenagers across the United States lagging in math and science scores behind their peers in other industrialized countries.
"These kids don't have the role models, or the environment, that shows them what the possibilities are," he said. "I want Shakira Brown's students to be able to live this experience through her. I want them to be thinking like scientists - like lovers of life."
The trip is sponsored by the National Science Foundation, which sends about 300 scientists to Antarctica each year. Tom Wagner, director of earth sciences for the program, estimates that perhaps three or four African-Americans have joined that research effort.


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Three is a number that provides balance to symmetry. Symmetry is usually thought of as pairings, Good/Bad, Dark/Light, Conservative/Liberal, et al. In reality, there are very few sharp divisions. Each forced choice between one or another doesn't yield what is best for the greater good.
One powerful technique is to offer a third alternative, the path between so to speak. One application of this is to ask/answer these three questions three times.
What do I need to start doing? = Opportunity
What do I need to stop doing? = Weakness
What do I need to continue doing? = Strength
One answer that I will share is this; I need to study for my annual physical exam daily. By stopping certain activities, and starting other activities, a strength can replace former poor choices by taking affirmative actions on good intentions. Cramming for an exam is a poor path.
So, grab a pen & paper, step away from Facebook/Twitter/Instagram {note the three}, and spend some time reflecting.
We are what we repeatedly do.


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"Eleven people jumped out of a second-floor window Saturday after apparently thinking they had seen the devil, French authorities said.
`Thirteen people were in an apartment on the second floor when, at around 3 a.m., one of the occupants heard his child crying,` Odile Faivre, deputy prosecutor in Versailles, told Sky News.
The man in question, of African origin, who was completely naked, got up to feed his child, at which point the other occupants took him for the devil.
`He was seriously wounded in the hand after being stabbed with a knife before he was thrown out of the apartment, via the door.`"
Oxygen thieves must have been having a convention at this hotel, too bad they jumped out of the second-floor window and not out of a window on the top floor.
I know it`s close to Halloween, but it`s ridiculous that adults believed that the devil was staying at their hotel.
The man who was mistaken for the devil was a naked African, I don`t know if this is an indictment of French racism or superstition.
The "devil" was stabbed by one of the panicked guests, it serves the idiot right for frolicking in the nude in a hotel.
I do not wish a speedy recovery from their injuries for any of these oxygen thieves.
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Hard-copy documents may be easy to access but over time they pile up, which can create problems for businesses. Before you know it, one of your offices is dedicated to store files.
To make the jump, Mesa businesses hire a professional document scanning service to convert all their paper records into digital copies. These documents are easier to access and control, and help to improve productivity and document management processes.
Did you know that 95% of businesses in Arizona still use paper filing systems, or store company information on desks or in filing cabinets?
That's where the a paperless office can really benefit your company. Wouldn't it be nice to free up that expensive office space for a more useful purpose?
Is Your Office in Mesa Going Paperless? Answer these Questions FirstUnfortunately, converting to a paperless office might have some issues- but this checklist will help you avoid some of the pitfalls associated with the migration.
Let Mesa Scanning & Imaging help you make well-informed decisions- the transition to a paperless office will be easier with some research and an understanding of how you should tackle the conversion process.
Is hiring a document scanning service in Mesa an effective solution for you?
This usually depends the amount of documents you need converted. Consider all the variables, including document storage costs, ongoing costs, and required upgrades to make the system functional.
Do your employees spend a lot of time shuffling through stacks of paper?
Electronic documents eliminate this wasted time and help optimize your document management program.
Do you spend money on paper, postage, ink and other supplies each month?
Every time you send an email, you'll eliminate the cost and time it takes to mail or distribute a hard-copy document.
How secure are your confidential files and documents that contain personal or critical business information?
Be more secure through document scanning and electronic storage. Low tech hacks where corporate spies copy or steal paper documents is a lot more common than you might think.
Will your new system be easy to use, and will your employees find it easier to use digitized documents?
Eliminate the need to figure out which document is most current- implement version control and indexing to make documents easier to find and eliminate the chance of an older version of your million dollar contract getting to your client.
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In a blog post over at Google Mobile Ads, Clay Bavor, Product Management Director, Mobile Ads just announced that AdMob mobile web publishers to should now make a move to AdSense, a specialized service for mobile web site publishers. As the AdMob support for older WAP mobile web sites will be ending on September 30.
Bavor said "For sites and ads made to be viewed on high-end devices (like iPhones and Android phones), the AdMob product will be around for a little longer, but we wanted to give mobile web publishers plenty of time to start the transition."
In simple words, the net result of all this is that "if you're an app developer, AdMob is your solution for monetizing, measuring, and promoting your mobile apps." And, "if you're a mobile web publisher, AdSense can help you monetize your mobile web content," and you can get started here.
"(If you're an AdMob advertiser who wants to reach users on WAP mobile devices, AdWords can help you reach hundreds of millions of users across the Google Display Network."
"We know that these sorts of transitions can cause our customers some extra work, but we are absolutely confident that by having products to suit the specific needs of app developers and web publishers we'll be able to offer the best technology and reporting, the easiest to use tools, the highest quality ads, and the most revenue possible," added Bavor.


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Tuesday, news broke that the Islamic State had released a "Second Message to America" in the form of an Internet video in which it claimed it had brutally murdered another American journalist, Steven Sotloff.
It's almost impossible to put into words the horror of it. One can only hope that the people who sympathize with the Islamic State aren't the only ones now motivated to do something. But recent events don't offer much encouragement.
Most tellingly, Fox News' James Rosen asked State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki the question Tuesday that many of us have had on our minds:
"A lot of Americans are sitting at home and they see Americans who are not even combatants, but who are journalists, being beheaded by this group overseas. From a common sense point of view, the average American will say to himself, 'This group is at war with us. Why does our president or our secretary of state not recognize that and say, 'Indeed, we are at war with this group and we will destroy them?'"
Psaki dismissed the question and said the U.S. has"done more than any other country in the world... to take on the threat in Iraq."If only the goal was an A, and we were being graded on a curve.
But while our government may not recognize ISIS is at war with us, others see it all too well and approve.
Last week news outlets were buzzing about the letter the Fort Hood terrorist, Nidal Hasan,wrote to the head of ISIS, asking to become a citizen of the Islamic State. Hasan has been forthright about his religious and political beliefs. But this doesn't mean the most senior administration officials ever believed him.
In a May 2010 Judiciary Committee hearing, Congressman Lamar Smith asked Attorney General Eric Holder if Hasan's religion motivated his attack.
Remarkably, with a facial expression that seemed as if he was actually pained by the question, Mr. Holder refused to admit that Hasan was motivated by his religion. It can be seen here.
He still may not fully understand what motivates ISIS, but he's at least demonstrating he understands just how dangerous they are, including to Americans.
This is one of the fundamental reasons the president doesn't have a strategy for dealing with ISIS, as he publicly confessed in his now infamous tan suit, no strategy press conference.
He has yet to come to terms with the reality that some ideologies, including religious ones, are evil.
In the president's words, "So ISIL speaks for no religion. Their victims are overwhelmingly Muslim, and no faith teaches people to massacre innocents."
Meanwhile, ISIS goes about implementing its strategy to, in the words of former acting CIA director Mike Morell, "set up that caliphate and, it's not just in Iraq and in Syria," and then "…to use that as a safe haven to attack the United States."
Some commentators have been gracious towards the president, choosing to criticize his admission that he has no strategy rather than criticizing that he has none. But given how high the stakes are, he deserves harsh criticism for both.
Of course developing a strategy is hard. But it is only made impossible when one simply refuses to grasp what motivates the enemy. Not everyone believes like President Obama does, values what he values, and not everyone is shocked by the same things he's shocked by.
But the president said, for example, that "the entire world is appalled by the brutal murder of James Foley" and that his brutal death "shocks the conscience of the entire world."
That's not true. Nadal Hasan certainly wasn't appalled, and there are more out there just like him. Reports show that more than 7,000 foreign fighters have joined ISIS, including dozens of Americans.
Some of us believe it is morally reprehensible to take a man's life because of his inherent God-given worth regardless of his political or religious beliefs, ethnicity, or citizenship. Our consciences are shocked by James Foley's—and now Steven Sotloff's-- horrendous deaths.We are outraged. We are grieving for their families. And we want justice for Foley and Sotloff and to be protected from the Islamic State and those who share its agenda.
But the president seems all too aware of America's "war-weariness" and rather than explaining what he intends to do, he emphasizes the limited nature of the current U.S. military campaign in Iraq. His foreign policy is driven by the maxim, in his words "don't do stupid sh*t."
The American people are better than this. They know there are countless courses, involving activity and inactivity, that the U.S. could choose to do -- choose being the operative word, as opposed to being paralyzed by indecision. Americans know there are more choices than feckless crusades and open-ended nation-building on one hand, and waffling and hand-wringing on the other.
The president said the Islamic State will "ultimately fail because the future is won by those who build and not destroy, and the world is shaped by people like James Foley."
No. The future is won by those whose wills are matched by their capacities to realize them.
The president better dig down and find the will to respond, get a sound strategy, and spell out those decisions with the courage of his convictions to the American people-- who stand ready to listen.
Rebeccah Heinrichs is a fellow at the Hudson Institute where she provides research and commentary on a range of security issues and specializes in missile defense and nuclear deterrence. She is also contributing editor at Providence Magazine. Follow her on Twitter, @RLHeinrichs.


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I grew up in a magical world of music called Charlotte's Web. Troubadours from across the country and around the world came to Rockford, Illinois to play for us at Charlotte's Web. I was three when the Web opened.
One of my earliest memories of the power of music was in 1977 when Jim Post, Dick Pinney and Ron & Ann Holm played a benefit concert for a local woman who was in the hospital. The concert was "wired" to her hospital room. I was eight. I do not know what effect this concert, playing live in this woman's hospital room, had on her but I clearly remember the effect it had on me. I felt the power of music. This is one of my earliest memories of being a part of something larger than myself.
The years went by and the Web continued. In 1982, my family went to the Vancouver Folk Festival and with a crowd of about 2500 people danced to Silly Wizard. Later when these "lads from Scotland" came to play on the Web stage, like all the touring musicians, Silly Wizard stayed at our home. We all became close. At our snack bar, Silly Wizard would sing with our neighbor, George and swap hilarious stories and then sing some more. When George died, a memorial was held in our back yard. Silly Wizard paid tribute in song. I heard George singing with them on the breeze through the trees.
When I met my husband, we were living in different states. We sent cassettes back and forth. He introduced me to Buffalo Springfield, Bob Dylan and Eric Clapton while I introduced him to Jim Post, James Lee Stanley, Bonnie Koloc, Murray McLaughlin, Robin & Linda Williams and Tom Dundee. Music still communicates our love, sixteen years later.
Today I know that music is as essential to my life as the air I breathe.
I went to an Arlo Guthrie concert last weekend with my husband and parents. I smiled as the crowd cheered when Arlo told the story of the "little guy" who'd asked him to listen to his new song, "City Of New Orleans" because I'd first heard Steve Goodman sing this song backed by Jethro Burns on mandolin at the Web in the early 70's. At the end of the fabulous night, Arlo introduced a song by inviting us all to sing. He described the scared boy crouched behind a rock in a desert who would hear our song floating on the wind and feel some small comfort in knowing that we were with him, supporting him. My eyes swelled and my heart soared while we all sang for that boy.
I don't know the outcome of our songs but I do believe that when I am singing with a room full of people, be it 30 or 3000, I am a part of something larger than me.
I believe in the power of music.
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Mobility, BYOD top spending priorities for datacentre operators
September 1, 2014 Written by Business Cloud News
The next two years will see a rise in datacentre projects designed to support bring-your-own-device (BYOD) and mobility initiatives, according to recently published research from Telindus and VCE. The research is yet another sign maturing enterprise mobility strategies are likely to start translating in new spending on datacentres technologies.
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Inaugural Ball
by Thomas Piekarski
My blood bloomed in one aborted afternoon's wide clearing.
I beheld apostles rising from a mushroom cloud, and angels
drinking liquefied bowels of goats. Those supernatural images
left me half paralyzed. It's been written that no harm can befall
the truly ubiquitous spirit, but from such notions I was excised,
anacondas slithering across the fallow field. I stood in awe while
my words convened in stellar catacombs. Rich temples had been
blown to bits, and their pieces orbited with dizzying speed. Love
would offer some solace, but not enough to dampen distress my
openly adulterous empress dealt. The cards had been right, I was
walking the plank, would plunge headlong into a gaseous ocean.
Bountiful visions and mountains of knowledge exploded upward
through my soul filled with holes. A dead sun slumped overhead.
Then from lava flow the gunslinger emerged, electrified seraph
meant to shoot a crystal bullet through my heart. Those marshes
on which herons traditionally rested dried up now. Furious winds
in overdrive. I was emasculated, unable to think out of the box,
and yet I could have crushed eternity in my hand like soup can.
Beautiful bridges from Verona to Toronto had been demolished,
the exit routes all boarded off. No trees anywhere, whole nations
lost in the labyrinth of history. Poets loitered and groused, having
wasted their shots at immortality. Priests prayed but to no avail.
Entire populations had dared challenge Medusa's countenance
and become stone elements, their lives having ground to a halt.
A ghost train rambled along foggy tracks, running perpendicular
to the tactile world, carrying cargo undetectable by human senses.
Prescience, most laudable, had been abandoned. Bees retracted,
tubular bells caroled, and saltwater urchins seethed to locate rare
polyps of oxygen. Prophets who blathered esoteric parables were
unconvincing. Cyber spies motes that zinged like black positrons.
Feathered pentagrams floated inside my eyes, stars materializing,
my past illusions ingested in the guts of atomized dreams. Streams
of light jetted every direction, perhaps regrettable although sorrow
was incapable of being felt because it was substituted for disgrace,
nobody believing anything of importance weighed in the balance.
Thomas Piekarski is a former editor of the California State Poetry Quarterly. His poetry and interviews have appeared widely in literary journals internationally, including Nimrod, Portland Review, Mandala Journal, Cream City Review, Poetry Salzburg, Pennsylvania Literary Journal, Boston Poetry Magazine, and Poetry Quarterly. He has published a travel book, Best Choices In Northern California, and Time Lines, a book of poems.


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Special announcement: If you see Monkey Kingdom on its opening week, April 17 to 23, 2105, Conservation International will receive a donation to protect monkeys and other endangered species in the wild!
I can't help but love Disneynature. I've always been a supporter of protecting wild animals in their habitats. None of us wants to see amazing species living in the wild go extinct, but these animals face many threats. Disneynature is doing something about it by shining a spotlight on the animals in their wild habitats, encouraging kids to learn about an array of magnificent creatures through the films they release yearly just in time for Earth Day.
The movies are family friendly and G-rated, never showing the brutality of the real circle of life. Instead the animals become "characters," and we journey along with the protagonists in their struggle to survive and moments of triumph. Kids will feel as if they have befriended these animals, which are not only cute (in their own way) but fascinating.
In Monkey Kingdom, we fall in love with Maya, a toque macaque monkey living in Sri Lanka among some ancient jungle ruins.
She is one of the lowest monkeys in this monkey kingdom's strict hierarchy, and the challenges she faces in finding nourishment for herself, and later her baby Kip, is riveting, at times suspenseful, at other times joyful or sad. The nature photography is absolutely incredible, and how these shots were achieved in capturing Maya's story — the countless hours of patiently waiting to grab the key moments in the monkeys' journey — is mind boggling.
I've heard criticism that Tina Fey's voice over in the film undermines the magnificence of the photography. It is true that the photography is among the best nature photography recently recorded, but to make the images captured accessible to kids, Fey's humorous and often silly comments could be considered necessary.
Yes, it is problematic to label certain "characters" as "bad guys" in an environment where such labels don't exist. However, Fey helps to humanize these monkeys so that the youngest can understand and relate to them and laugh with them.
In terms of a family-friendly movie to see with the kids this weekend. My top pick is Monkey Kingdom!
Reel Mama recommendation: Age 6 and up (select moments that include a threat from a predator might be too scary for younger viewers).


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Cocktail Hour: Mango, Black Pepper & Gin Spritz
What to do when your favourite gin brand invite you to enjoy Friday night after work drinks and oysters on a rooftop overlooking the Thames, and ask you to take a bottle away with you to come up with a cocktail recipe for everyone to enjoy as we get into the swing of the final month of summer? Gin Mare have been hosting their Med Rooftops series around Europe this summer, so today I thought I'd share a few photos by way of inspiration for your own summer soirée along with my recipe for a Mango, Black Pepper & Gin Spritz today.
My spritz is inspired by Gin Mare's signature gin and tonic serve: a double G&T made with 1724 tonic, garnished with a slice of ripe mango and a few fresh grinds of black pepper. It really is the perfect G&T to sip looking out over London while the office is just a tiny speck in the distance. I think I enjoyed it just as much as I do my all time favourite G&T, the Gin Mare and 1724 serve with grapefruit, basil and thyme at The Wife of Bath.
After going ages without trying frosé at all, a whole load seems to have come along at once. While I did enjoy the shocking pink, edible flower garnished grenadine number Sainsbury's first made me, this number taught me that fresh strawberry puree is the answer instead (as demonstrated by the totally delicious one I had from Aviator at Hush at Cocktails in the City the other weekend), and that sloshing some gin in is a fantastic idea!
There are lots of delicious, al fresco summer snack foods that can be greatly improved by the addition of gin, too. I First encountered the idea of chasing an oyster with spirits at The Finnieston in Glasgow where oysters were served with a little spray bottle of whiskey, along with all of the usual condiments. Gin Mare's oysters were much more my style; freshly shucked to order, topped with my usual trio of lemon juice, shallot vinegar and tabasco, but then given a kick with a good slosh of gin. My kind of oysters.
North London ice cream stalwarts Ruby Violet were also on hand dishing up mixed scoops of rosemary, basil, thyme and juniper ice creams, topped with Gin Mare and Tonic sorbet, and savoury toppings of thyme, candied peel and black olives, and rosemary brittle. The La Gelateria pop up at Mercato this summer has taught me that ice cream has so many delicious savoury uses, and this scoop was the perfect example of such.
You want to buy a small mango and let it go ripe for these spritz – frozen won't do here. If you're feeling impatient for your drink, buy ready cut slices, they're just a little pricy! I know you're pouring over ice, but as the mango is at room temperature when you make the puree make sure your soda water is ice cold too for a really refreshing drink. You can use tonic water too, but you'll lose the clean, sweet, nectar-like taste of the perfectly ripe mango which simply sings of summer – and with only a few weeks until September, that is something we want to hold on to! The measurements below make two drinks in tall/ wine glasses.
- 1 Small, Ripe Mango
- 10 Ice Cubes
- 2 Double Shots Gin Mare (you're at home – eyeball it!)
- Soda Water
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Peel and de-pit the mango, and chop it into rough chunks. You can set aside a couple of thin slices to garnish your glasses if you like (I did this in the pictures, but actually they look perfectly swish with just these lime green chevron paper straws in each glass!), before dumping it all in a blender (I have a basic Nutri Ninja, fyi). Divide the ice cubes between the glasses, and add the gin. Pour a good measure of soda water into the mango puree and stir until it is loose enough to drink and pour. Divide between each glass, top up with more soda water and stir each glass with a long spoon so that everything is cold and combined. Garnish with some freshly ground black pepper on top (optional, because some people won't like spice in their drinks!)
For a few more seasonal gin cocktails, why not try my Grapefruit, Basil & Peppercorn Gin & Tonics, a Classic French 75, a Short Southside Fizz or some Gin & Watermelon Juice with Fresh Basil? For nibbles I'd recommend some Easy Asian Devilled Eggs, some Fried Green Tomatoes served with lashings of sriracha, or my Classic & Easy Summer Mini Crayfish Rolls. Or, just make these Boozy Gin & Tonic Jellies with Fresh Blueberries!


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What Happens in Vegas Gets Posted on the Inter-Webz for All to Read
Until I took another road trip for a big chunk of last week, I was unaware that there was such a thing as Hookers for Jesus.
The events leading up to this discovery are a bit hazy and have likely been reconstructed out of necessity, the necessity being that my main purpose in going to Sin City with two guy friends was to spend an entire four days drunk and stoned, and by the time this incident took place, I had succeeded admirably. Suffice to say there was karaoke involved, and getting up the nerve to sing karaoke in an outdoor bar overlooking the Strip takes a certain kind of courage that is best acquired in liquid form.
After the karaoke DJ had shut down for the night, one of my friends was chatting up an attractive blonde with obvious motives, whom I shall hereafter refer to as Mary Magdalene to protect the guilty, and the other was heavily invested in a discussion about a sports team I don't follow with the boyfriend/one-night-stand/flavor of the week of another young woman whom I shall call Judgy Judy. The friend with Mary Magdalene wanted to smoke a blunt and proposed we all go to a sketchy parking lot to do so, but the friend arguing sports stayed behind.
So Mary Magdalene, Judgy Judy, my friend, and I passed a blunt around, seemingly basking in the communal awesomeness of being one with the cosmos or some such nonsense, when Judgy Judy all of sudden pursed her lips and said to Mary Magdalene, "Honey, you need to quit this lifestyle. Why don't you just go back to Florida, turn your life around?"
"Oh, no, no, it's all right," Mary Magdalene said. "See, I'm a Christian!" And she pulled out a fistful of cards that had John 3:16 written in Papyrus font on them. She offered one to me. I held up my hand and said, "You should save those for people who really need them."
She frowned quizzically. "Are you already saved, then?"
There were only bad answers to this question, and I picked the worst. "I don't need salvation. I'm an atheist."
At least I gave Judgy Judy and my friend enough space to finish the blunt in peace. Quickly realizing my mistake, I hastily beat a retreat to my other friend so I could attempt to dodge the conversion attempt, knowing my answer to "questions" like, "I used to be an atheist or an agnostic or whatever, too," and, "So, how long have you lived in this darkness?" would only be, "Lady, I'm too intoxicated to debate theology with anyone, much less a chick trying to violate my friend's mind and wallet!"
When I got back to the bar, my other friend was still arguing sports. In desperation, I began talking about life above the 45th parallel with the only dude who was currently unengaged in conversation. Mary Magdalene poked her head in, trying to find a place to convince me of the wonders of Jesus, but I babbled on excitedly about how the dude's accent was a dead giveaway for either western Canada or very far northern Minnesota, and he was drunk enough to be absolutely captivated by my breakdown of regional dialects.
The man bore a resemblance to Kevin Bacon, as my sports-obsessed friend wandered over just long enough to point out before going back to discussing college football. Meanwhile, Mary Magdalene hovered on the edge of everyone's conversations, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. I eventually accepted an offer to smoke yet another blunt with Canadian Bacon (as he shall henceforth be known) for an excuse to get off her radar.
Yes, I had a perfectly good idea what I might be getting myself into. But while I had indulged in more drinks and dope than I would ever have in normal life, Canadian Bacon couldn't even walk in a straight line. I knew I could take him in a fight, if it came down to that.
It didn't come down to that. It did, however, come down to him interrupting himself several times to tell me how I was "so sexy" and "didn't need to be so macho" and was "really turning [him] on." So once the blunt was nothing but ashes in the wind, I told him I should really get back and rejoin my friends.
My friends were no longer at the bar, although they'd at least had the decency to take Mary Magdalene with them wherever they were. So I explained to Canadian Bacon that I was going back to my hotel to get some much-needed shuteye.
"Have a beer with me," he pleaded, as he started following me back to the hotel.
"What the hell, why not," I sighed. "But I am going to bed eventually. By myself," I warned him.
He nodded happily and stumbled along after me, although even in his advanced state, he insisted on getting the doors for me.
The two beers were watered down with suggestions of, "Why don't you sleep in my room? I promise I'll let you sleep. I'm not going to hump your leg or anything."
"I don't sleep with strange men," I sighed, not really feeling like explaining my possible asexuality to a sloshed Canadian. "Besides, I'll need to take a shower. My clean clothes are in my room, where you wouldn't be invited even if I weren't sharing it with two dudes."
"You don't need clothes," he slurred. "You can take a shower in my room. It'll be really sexy. The two of us, all that hot water…I'll soap you up."
I winced at the taste of bile that had appeared out of nowhere. I tossed the bottle back to make sure the contents were gone, then put it down and said, "No, thanks. Look, it's been fun, but I'm going to bed."
It took another five minutes for him to be convinced that I had not silently added, "with you," to the end of that statement. Finally, however, I returned to my room and fell asleep blissfully alone, though still determined to soap off the sick-making thought of being soaped up as soon as I got out of bed.
So why, one may ask rhetorically, did I do it? If I were to write up a checklist of everything that pushes my buttons, CB managed to hit most of them:
-He didn't grasp the concept of, "I am not sleeping with you,"
–He tried to go the chivalrous route,
–He spent an excessive amount of time complimenting my beauty,
-And, of course, he made it quite clear how badly he wanted to touch me.
So why did I not step up my pace and power-walk fast enough to leave rum-soaked Canadian Bacon in the dust as soon as I went back to my hotel? Sure, the beers and blunt were free, although I want it on record that my attempts to pay for my own beers ended with the check being snatched out of my hands.
The truth is that I was curious. When I first broke up with my ex, I wasn't particularly interested in dating, but I thought, "Maybe something casual someday." As the months went on, however, my interest level dwindled down to zero. I wasn't sure if it was residual trauma from the relationship or if I had somehow turned myself asexual.
Canadian Bacon was far better-looking than the vast majority of the drunk guys who hit on me in bars, and I do have an interest in accents that goes beyond the academic. Besides, while I was nowhere near his level, weed and alcohol had loosened me up enough that my inhibitions were as low as they were likely to get. If there ever were circumstances in which I could take advantage of the wink and smile that accompany the line, "What happens in Vegas…" those were them.
But I couldn't do it. Even with the pot, even with the rum and vodka and beer and whatever else goes into a Long Island Iced Tea, even with the knowledge that Canadian Bacon was so drunk that I could easily sneak out after a thirty-second fuck without him ever knowing or remembering, I couldn't stomach the thought of being that close to another human being. Clearly my open-minded and open-legged (but always safe and responsible!) college self had been swallowed by a 27-year-old prude, and that person is too much of a tongue-clucker to ingest the amount of mind-altering substances it would take to make me mentally lose eight or nine years.
But I'm perfectly fine with this new version of me. I'll at least have a legit reason to out-Holier-Than-Thou the next Hooker for Jesus I encounter.
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Happy to hear you weren't impregnated in Vegas. Although… think of what an interesting blog that would make! Anything for great literature!


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thank you so much for your kindness in my time of need. i nowhave some HOPE.
Thank you for a wonderful life. Keep up the fantastic work on behalf of those of us who cannot fight for ourselves.
Thank you again for all your help. It is a comfort to know that there are caring people like you in this world.
My thank you seems so small compared to all you've done, but it comes from my heart.
We Make a Difference
A New Pathway to Protection: The Sexual Assault Survivors Protection Act
"For the judge to look in my eyes and say 'I believe you' was a moment I have no words to describe. I cry as I write this email because it was an impacting moment for me... I will forever be grateful."
These are the words of our client after a judge issued a protective order agaisnt a person in a position of authority over her who had repeatedly sexually assaulted her for years. Staff attorney Lisa Nichole Roskos represented the client and tried the case under a new law in New Jersey - the Sexual Assault Survivors Protection Act (SASPA). New Jersey is one of the few states in the country to have such a law, which gives survivors of sexual assault the opportunity to obtain a protective order against their perpetrators.
From left to right: The SASPA legal education panel included Jessica Miles, Esq., Lisa Nichole Roskos, Esq., Patricia Teffenhart, MPA, Michele C. Lefkowtiz, Esq. and Emily J. Bordens, Esq.
Partners' Director of Legal Programs, Michele Lefkowitz, organized a continuing legal education panel on SASPA for the New Jersey State Bar Association Annual Meeting and Convention on May 16th. Lisa joined Michele and others on the program, "What Every Lawyer Should Know about SASPA". Though SASPA has been in effect for two years, it remains an underutilized tool. Approximately 30 lawyers attended the program, which raised awareness of SASPA and provided training on how to secure safety for sexual violence victims across the State.
New Jersey Must Do More!
In the wake of two stories, published on consecutive days (May 23, 2018 and May 24, 2018), of two women who were shot to death by their husbands, Partners' Jane M. Hanson, Executive Director, and Patricia Perlmutter, Policy Counsel, argue that New Jersey must do more to assess the risk of serious bodily harm in cases of intimate partner violence. Please click the link below to take a look at their Letter to the Editor published in The Star Ledger on Saturday, June 2, 2018.
Partners' Path to the Future
Partners for Women and Justice is wrapping up its 15th year of helping victims and survivors of domestic violence escape abuse. Many of you have been with us since the beginning and have seen us grow and expand the number of clients we serve and the geographical area in which we work. In 2017, the board of trustees decided it was important to reflect on our current work while looking to the future. And so the board and staff spent six months working on a strategic plan, and I am excited to share with you the priorities adopted by the board to guide the organization going forward and to position it for long-term sustainability.
Read our latest publication, "Partners' Path To The Future" here
Pretrial Safety Project
We are beginning to see postitive results from our Pretrial Safety Project through which we have been advocating - in the hope of preventing homicides - for a more robust assessment of risk to victims of domestic violence when their abusers are released while awaiting criminal trial.
We are pleased to report that known risk factors in domestic violence situtations will now be incorporated into a report prepared by police and made available to prosecutors and judges for use at pretrial detention/release hearings in New Jersey. We are hopeful that the availabitly of such information, including information about risk factors that are predictive of serious bodily harm and murder, will help the court to craft detention/release decisions that protect the lives and well-being of victims.
One known risk factor is strangulation which is highly predictive of lethality in domestic violence situtations. Last year, Partners and other advocates in the State were instrumental in changing NJ law to elevate strangulation in a domestic violence case to a higher-degree crime. Read this recent op-ed piece that explains in detail the danger of strangulation.
Click here to read the op-ed piece
Thank you for supporting our efforts to effect systemic change, such as we are doing with our Pretrial Safety Project.
2018 Spring Benefit
May 2, 2018
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Mayfair Farms
481 Eagle Rock Road
West Orange, NJ
What a night! On behalf of the clients, trustees and staff of Partners for Women and Justice, we thank all of you who supported our 2018 Celebrate Hope Spring Benefit last night at Mayfair Farms. We want to acknowledge in particular the following sponsors:
Karen and Kenneth Rosen
in memory of Eileen Rosen
Catherine Tuzzolino
White House "Designs for Life"
The Gloria Foundation
Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lauren Handler, Esq. and David Kott, Esq.
Tina A. Jordan and Kevin M. Rendino
Logan & Company, Inc.
McCarter & English, LLP
Lisa and Joseph Amato
Catherine J. Douglass and Bruce Dohrenwend
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Laborers' International Untion of North America
Christine and Michael Turgeon
It was a fabulous evening that allowed us to rasie both awareness and funding for our cause. With your help we raised nearly $335,000 for the evening! You have our warmest thanks.
Our client spoke movingly about her personal journey. She is an inspiration to us all.
Our programs of legal support continue, and the number of vicitms and children we help increases, only due to yoru generous and heartfelt support. If you did not get a chance to make a donation, you can still donate now to help provde free legal services to victims of domestic violence.
Click the link below to make a donation.
Our Mission
Partners for Women and Justice empowers low-income victims and survivors of domestic violence to build safe and secure futures for themselves and their children by providing equal access to justice. We offer quality legal assistance in domestic violence and family law matters.
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There are few things we love more than a celebration, and the relaunch of our blog was cause for a biggie. To help us get down to the serious business of having a blast, we invited bloggers Amy Beth of ABCD Design, Lynn of Décor Arts Now, Liz of Shorely Chic, and Tamara of Nest by Tamara to our home base in the Berkshires.
On Thursday evening, the writers got an up-close look at Annie's current home and a peek at her in-progress new house renovation, and chatted about all things design over dinner at Wheatleigh, a restored Italianate villa with unbelievably stunning views (and even more incredible food) in Lenox. On Friday morning, the bloggers took a tour of the Red Lion Inn, the eclectic-cool Stockbridge landmark that's been on our list of favorites for eons.
Annie and the bloggers then made their way to the Fresh American office in Pittsfield, where they got a peek behind the curtain at everything from the creative and product-design departments to the photo studio and the warehouse. They sat down for lunch with the staff and shopped the crazy-amazing deals at The Outlet at Pine Cone Hill. Here are some more highlights of their visit.


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Louie II, 17-091Gender: Male
Age: 3 months
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Breed: Terrier Mix
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Thanks to Sandra Houston For Giving Me a Second Chance!
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I haven't done a food or recipe post in a while. it's. time. friends.
I'm always looking for ways to eat the same yummy foods I love but make them healthier. My all time favorite food is spaghetti. So when I found out about spaghetti squash and the fact that it is SO low in calories... I was PUMPED. Last night subway did not happen so I decided to try this recipe and I'm SO glad I did.
Spaghetti Squash Spaghetti:
You will need:
1 Spaghetti Squash
2 Cans stewed sliced tomatoes
1/2 an onion
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Zucchini
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Salt
How to Cook:
1 Spaghetti Squash (if you buy at Kroger) has a sticker on it on how to cook it. Go by those directions
2 While that is cooking, saute onion & Garlic (5 minutes)
3 Add tomatoes & seasonings. Bring to a boil then turn down heat. Let simmer for 5 mins or longer. (I usually do about 10 mins)
4 Scrape out the Spaghetti Squash (that's also on the directions)
5 Fix your plate! Spaghetti Squash with sauce on top!
88 Calories per Serving!!!!!! INSANE:) Serves 4!
The next recipe is totally random and is nothing like the first:
I love oatmeal. I never get to eat it because I'm in such a rush in the mornings. Tonight was a "free for all" night so I went for it.
You will need Fresh Blueberries
& this PB:
Add cinnamon & regular oatmeal....
Do the Happy Tummy Belly Dance!
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"Most people hope or assume that after they die, they'll go to heaven. It's a beautiful, happy place where there is no sorrow or sadness. God will wipe all the tears from our eyes, and peace and comfort will be with us forever.
It was the very thought of going to heaven, however, that showed me the lack of a relationship with God. Whilst I was in my church one Sunday, my pastor said, "The purpose of being heaven is to praise God and thank God. What will you thank Him for?". What he said stuck in my heart. I tried to forget about what had been said by busying myself with other things like studying or listening to music. But the words kept on in my mind, and I just couldn't get rid of them. What would I thank God for? I'd been taught He had created the world, and that He provided food and family and friends; I could thank Him for those things, but what would I thank Christ for? He was the person of God who died on the cross. His dying on the cross had nothing to do with the beautiful world; He'd died for sin. I looked back on all the wrong actions and words and thoughts I'd done and had. The more I thought the more I saw of how absolutely unworthy I was of ever even entering heaven, as I truly could say that I was the blackest sinner.
What could I do? My only hope was to try and ask this almighty God in this perfect heaven to forgive me, and wash all that wrong away. It took me a good while to summon up the courage to speak to Him, as I felt so black, and He is so perfect. However, eventually I did pray, and as I did so, the peace of God filled my heart, and it was like I saw the cross of Calvary with Christ hanging on it, saying I have loved you with an everlasting love! Tears were streaming down my face, as I realised that was what heaven is for; praising God forever for the hope and love He gives all people who ask Him for forgiveness of their sins, however bad they feel to be."
- Anonymous


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Every Wednesday I share what I'm knitting (Yarn) and reading (Paper) this week.
Now that I've finished the Fair Isle hat, I'm back to knitting on my trusty pair of vanilla socks. I'm getting close to the toe of the first sock, but I'm never sure exactly when to start the decreases. At first I was trying the sock on periodically to see if the foot is long enough, but that is a bit tricky while it is still on the needles. This morning I had the brilliant thought to just keep one sock of my latest finished pair in the bag with the socks-in-progress, so I can match the foot length to the finished sock. This should lead to fewer moments where I pull off my shoes in public to try on the sock-in-progress. This can only be a good thing.
I'm still making slow progress through The Shakespeare Encyclopedia by A.D. Cousins, reading a few pages at a time over breakfast. The first part of the book was background on Shakespeare and the time period he lived in, and the rest is an encyclopedia of his plays and poems. I'm most of the way through the Histories section, which has been fun since I didn't know any of the history plays in detail before now. I went to see one of them, I think it was one of the Henry plays, at the Globe Theatre in London several years ago and absolutely loved it. Reading about them is making me want to plan another trip to London ASAP. Being a groundling at the Globe Theatre is an experience like nothing else.


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Harry & Snowman is a feature length documentary about international show jumping rider Harry deLeyer and his famous horse Snowman. Harry & Snowman were the Cinderella story of late 1950s and 1960s. Snowman was an old Amish plow horse that Harry rescued off a truck that was bound for the meat and glue factory for $80. In less than two years after his rescue, they were the national show jumping champions and had become national celebrities.
Very few horse stories have been able to truly touch the hearts of a nation. Seabiscuit did it in the 1930s, Harry & Snowman did it again in the 1950s and then not again until Secretariat in the 1970s. This documentary will be the first time that Harry & Snowman's remarkable and heartfelt story will be told by 85-year-old Harry himself.
Director/Producer Ron Davis
Editor Nancy Kennedy
Composers Joel Goodman & Elik Álvarez
Director of Photography/Producer Clay Westervelt
Executive Producer Karin Reid Offield
Executive Producer Paul Winston Blavin
Documentary Features
I am We
Life In The Doghouse
Harry and Snowman
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29 Apr 16
Young people from across the credit union movement have gathered for the launch of CU Futures.
CU Futures is an innovative programme to support and develop young people across the credit union sector, which is run by The Credit Union Foundation alongside ABCUL, with sponsorship from Citi Foundation.
The two day launch in Manchester this week was attended by 21 successful candidates from 20 credit unions across Britain, ranging from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to the south coast of England. Each candidate has a sponsor from their own credit union, and 10 sponsors also travelled for the launch.
A bespoke development plan has been designed to incorporate education and training, engagement with the sector and external stakeholders, specialist credit union financial knowledge, and personal development. Candidates will also have the opportunity to attend events at Westminster and in Scotland, as well as the World Credit Union Conference in Belfast, and they will graduate from the 12 month programme at the 2017 ABCUL Annual Conference next March.
Credit Union Foundation Director Annette Warne-Thomas said: "We are really excited to be running CU Futures, and there was so much energy from the brilliant young people who gathered in Manchester for the launch.
"Over the year, these young people – who are the future of the British credit union movement – will not only experience some unique opportunities for personal learning and development, but will in turn be equipped to develop and educate their peers and colleagues and the next generation of credit union leaders.
"We are privileged to have such bright and enthusiastic young people in our sector willing to step up to this challenge. We are committed to seeing all of them graduate in March 2017 and we will encourage, support and work together as a strong team throughout the Programme."
One of the candidates is Debbie Smith-Hands from Pennine Community Credit Union (PCCU). Her sponsor, PCCU Chief Executive Kathryn Fogg, said: "Myself and the Board of Directors are very excited and feel very privileged to have Debbie taking part in the CU Futures program. The course is exactly what we needed for our succession planning."
CU Futures is sponsored by Citi Foundation, who provided each participant with a Kindle Fire to support them in completing the programme's course work. Candidates are also engaging in fundraising activity to help ensure the CU Futures programme becomes a sustainable annual opportunity for the credit union movement's most talented future leaders.
Further updates will be provided as the programme progresses throughout the year.


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BoardRoom Magazine Recognizes RSM for Excellence
Monday, December 11, 2017
RSM US LLP ("RSM") — the nation's leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market — is honored to be named an "Excellence in Achievement" award winner by BoardRoom magazine, the official publication for the Association of Private Club Directors (APCD) and the Distinguished Clubs.
"The BoardRoom awards are the only awards in the private club industry that recognize private clubs' business partners, and every year we see increasing innovation, achievement, a vision and dedication from the BoardRoom Award recipients," said John Fornaro, publisher of BoardRoom magazine. "And of course, private clubs are the beneficiary of outstanding work of the industry's vendors. Clearly, each and every one of them is the leader in their respective field, and we're absolutely delighted to recognize their contributions.
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"Among the Top 10 Most Innovative States"
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"#3 in Overall Healthcare"
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As weeks go, this one was okay…my last week of work before VACATION (ahhh…and the angels sang from on high)…and missed two days due to kidney stone stuff…dog-sitting my landlord's dogs while they're in Portugal…and having evening outings with my girlfriend who's staying with me while she looks for an apartment on Long Island.
I went to my niece's (really my ex's *other* daughter, but niece is easier) 16th Birthday/Cousins Party…and got to see my baby for a bit. Isn't she a pretty baby?? I saw a lot of my ex's family that I haven't seen in over 20 years. Wow.
We went out for $2 Taco Night (but no tacos for me, just a sad pile of soggy steamed vegetables….excuse me I mean a GRILLED VEGETABLE TOWER – which is what they were calling it on the menu. Uhm…no). ANYWAY, we did a little photo-shoot beforehand along the dock…and there were DEER. I really shouldn't be so excited, there are deer everywhere in Suffolk county (eastern half of Long Island). People refer to them as rats there are so many. But I still think they're pretty and I still get excited to see them.
On Tuesday I took Caleb to work with me for a little rest. He thought the deflated bounce house made a good dog bed.
I went on a little road trip to pick up some invitations from the printer for our upcoming Wine Tasting…and saw this front yard. I'm practicing being less judgmental so I'll just leave this here and not say a word.
I am truly a horrible person.
Then our way to Beach Hut for $12 drinks, we stopped at my friend Jen's house to check in on her cats Bowie and Jameson while they're in Thailand (is everyone away but me??). Jameson made himself scarce but Bowie is my new best friend. He greeted us at the door and performed tricks for us on command.
Yes, I wear that dress A Lot.
After two days of pain and pain-killer withdrawal, I finally felt up to a little art lesson with my friend Debbie. She's an amazing artist. She can draw and paint ANYTHING. I can sketch a pretty decent cube. And therein ends my artistic talents. But we practiced some basic concepts like shadow and…other things. Mostly I just dipped my paint in stuff and made blobs on the paper. My favorite thing is the little blob of wavy sea grass at the bottom of the page. I might become a wavy sea grass artist. But I won't quit my day job just yet.
Made it back to work for The Last Day Before Vacation (cue angels), wrapped up some things I'd been working on…then to celebrate we headed down to Northport for some music in the park with snacks and wine. And iced tea. That I spilled as soon as we got there.
And now it's Saturday and The First Actual Day of Vacation. But I'll save that for y'all for next week.
What are *you* doing for vacation?


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New playgrounds in mine-affected areas of Croatia provide a safe gathering place for children, families and the community. This local project of the Croatian Red Cross helps 45 communities enjoy the simple pleasures of life again.
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Roseg, Vijorka
"Playgrounds Without Mines,"
Journal of Mine Action
: Vol. 9
, Article 35.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol9/iss2/35
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SAN FRANCISCO — The stellar career of world-renowned conductor Charles Dutoit has come crashing down in the wake of sexual assault accusations by three singers and a musician. Symphonies from Boston to Sydney have severed ties with the maestro, and he has cancelled guest appearances with other major orchestras.
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London, where the 81-year-old Dutoit is artistic director and principal conductor, issued a statement early Friday saying the symphony and Dutoit "have jointly agreed to release him from his forthcoming concert obligations with the orchestra for the immediate future."
The Royal Philharmonic statement says the facts should be determined by a legal process and that Dutoit "needs to be given a fair opportunity to seek legal advice and contest these allegations."
Meanwhile, orchestras in New York, Chicago and Cleveland announced that Dutoit has withdrawn his services for upcoming concerts. In addition to Sydney and Boston, the San Francisco Symphony cut ties with Dutoit, citing the "serious nature of the allegations" detailed by The Associated Press. He had been set to appear at the New York Philharmonic next month; the other performances were scattered through 2018.
Aside from the orchestra statements attributed to Dutoit about his voluntary withdrawals, the famous conductor has remained silent.
Prior to release of the AP story, Dutoit did not respond to multiple attempts for comment through the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and his office in Montreal. The Royal Philharmonic said Dutoit was on vacation, but that it had forwarded the AP's emailed requests for comment directly to him. The AP also reached out to Dutoit's office with several phone calls and emails.
The reaction to the graphic sexual assault accusations made by the four women has been swift in the classical music world, accompanied by assertions about Dutoit's decades-long reputation for inappropriate behavior. The developments also have left the orchestras scrambling to find substitute conductors.
Joe Kluger, former president of The Philadelphia Orchestra from 1989 to 2005, told The AP that Dutoit's reputation as "extremely flirtatious" was one factor that caused the organization to pass him over twice for the job of music director during those years.
He said rumors of Dutoit's "inappropriate behavior with women were common knowledge in the classical music business." He added: "I do recall telling our staff to be wary around him and encouraged them to report any inappropriate behavior immediately."
Kluger said he was unaware of any formal complaints filed about Dutoit by musicians or staff members. He said he had never heard that Dutoit had assaulted women.
The AP story published Thursday included detailed accounts by the four women, who said Dutoit attacked them on the sidelines of rehearsals and performances with orchestras in five cities — Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and Saratoga Springs, New York. All four told the AP they never filed formal complaints because they were young and Dutoit was the maestro; they figured they would lose their jobs, not him.
They said the incidents occurred between 1985 and 2010 in a variety of places, including a moving car, Dutoit's dressing room, a hotel elevator and his suite at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago.
The women, two who were named, said the Swiss-born conductor physically restrained them, forced his body against theirs, sometimes put his tongue in their mouths and, in one case, stuck her hand down his pants.
One of the women who spoke to the AP said Dutoit attacked her on four occasions during performances with The Philadelphia Orchestra in 2006 and 2010.


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- Homa Bay Mp Peter Kaluma has handed over his draft bill to IEBC seeking the secession of 40 out of 47 Counties.
- The fate of the bill, which has already been passed by IEBC now lies in the manner in which Kaluma will get support.
- He may chose to have it debated in Parliament or garner one million signatures.
A draft bill prepared by Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma for scrutiny by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) seeks the secession of 40 out of 47 Counties.
The bill states that all other counties should separate from Nyeri, Murang'a, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Embu, and Tharaka-Nithi. This 7 Counties make up the Mt. Kenya region.
He wants Turkana, West Pokot, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo-Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Nakuru, Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, and Bomet to join Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Lamu, and Taita Taveta from the Coast, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera from north eastern, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Kitui, Machakos, and Makueni from eastern, and Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, and Busia from western.
Nyanza bastion of Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira are not left behind while Nairobi County remains to be Kenya's 'perfect battleground'.
Mr. Kaluma says that the government has "rigged elections, emasculated Parliament, commissions and independent offices, and had run a systemic and systematic suppression of the other groups and communities".
He therefore feels that the 40 Counties have been left out over and over by successive governments and that funds have not been distributed equally among the Counties.
"The objective of the Bill is to amend the Constitution to split to allow for the creation of a new state to give effect to the aspirations of the people of Kenya," said Kaluma.
IEBC has given Mr Kaluma the green light to present the Bill either through Parliament or by collecting one million signatures in support of the initiative.
If he garners support from two-thirds of the members in the National Assembly (233 of the 349) and the Senate (45 of the 67), the speakers will then present it to the President.
National Super Alliance (NASA) leader Raila Odinga in New Jersey said that the calls for secession is not from just rigging of elections but from Kenyans growing tired of the current state of the country.
Session talks were first heard when Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho and his Kilifi counterpart Amason Kingi called for secession of the Coast.
Mr. Kaluma's bill has raised talks on social media with Kenyans giving their views about it.
Most think it is a fair move while others think that the Opposition is being selfish.
Raila odinga has tried soo much to put an end to electral fraud but they opposed all his efforts. -2007 they killed democracy
-2013 democracy was stripped naked
-2017(Aug) we caught them pants down.
-2017(oct) The truth came out
Now we want out New Nation.
SECESSION BILL— Hon.Tom Akwiri (@Tom_Akwiri) November 13, 2017
You can't understand the Secession Bill unless you acknowledge the anger and alienation of a huge chunk of the population @okothkenneth @WanjikuRevolt @JFJustice @AfUncensored @salimlone— Gabriel Dolan (@GabrielDolan1) November 13, 2017
To all UTHAMAKISTANIS:
Since we, the poor militias don't contribute 2 ur economy, perennially lose elections, demo for no reason & shoot our babies dead just 2 blame u, isn't supporting SECESSION BILL good for u?
Let us be ruled by our "Lord of poverty" as u enjoy "peace"#Resist— Feisal Awale (@Feiawale) November 14, 2017
I will support the "SECESSION BILL" bill ones it is forwarded to senate. Kaluma tuko pamoja. I also want to state categorically that i support @DavidNdii @HassanAliJoho @governorkingi secession ideas "SECESSION BILL"— ledama ole kina (@ledamalekina) November 13, 2017
Secession bill is just one of the numerous means we'll use to bring desired freedom to our people #Resist— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdingaFact) November 13, 2017
Thank you peter Kaluma for presenting the SECESSION BILL to IEBC! We don't need gullible people like Ekuru Aukot and DP Ruto in people's republic of Kenya! #Resist— Amakanji Thomas (@AmakanjiThomas) November 13, 2017
Peter Kaluma says ALL counties will secede EXCEPT; Nyeri, Murang'a, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Embu & Tharaka Nithi. This secession bill should be included in the list of JOKES of the year 2017. It will fall flat like the Okoa Kenya, that these guys collected fake Signatures.— Atanas (@Atanasi_) November 14, 2017
I support the SECESSION Bill. This marriage is not working. It would be best perhaps to divorce. It won't be easy obviously. When is life ever easy.— Resist (@Mzalendogirl) November 14, 2017
Kenya has so much debt, if the "Secession Bill" goes through, who will pay those debts? Second, will there be new currencies for the two new nations? Third, will the two new nations come up with their own constitutions? Just a few things to think about— Kennedy Gitahi (@kennedy_gitahi) November 14, 2017
"Secession Bill" is godsent. Divorce after decades of election rigging and blatant declaration that only two communities can rule Kenya.— Francis Ndirangu (@zumuni) November 14, 2017
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The long-awaited trial of Saddam Hussein has begun. Over the coming months, the world will see all the cruelty, bluster and hypocrisy of the former Iraqi president on full display. But what will Iraqis see?
As Wednesday's first day of the trial made clear, it depends on their own experiences with the maniacal former dictator. Most Shiites and Kurds will be glued to the trial, hoping and praying for conviction and execution.
Most Sunnis, on the other hand, will react much the way Sahab Awad Maaruf, an engineer from Baghdad, did on Wednesday. "He's the only legitimate leader for Iraqis," Maaruf told the Associated Press, referring to Hussein.
As for Hussein himself, he has apparently chosen to maintain a defiant posture. On Wednesday, he disputed the legitimacy of the court, insisted he was still president and fought with guards. His defiance is a tactic that may not sit well with the presiding judge, a Kurd who no doubt remembers well the brutal treatment his people received at the hands of the dictator.
After the opening session, the trial was adjourned until Nov. 28. That's probably good, because the trial, while crucial to Iraq's future, also has the potential to further divide the Iraqi people and slow momentum toward a functioning, stable government.
The United States, for its part, must resist the temptation to get directly involved, even though an acquittal would be untenable from an American point of view. But this is an early test of Iraq's fledgling democracy, and it must play out according to Iraqi law. It's important that the Arab world and Iraqis in particular believe justice has been served.
That will be another step in the long, hard transition to a stable and democratic Iraq.
BOTTOM LINE: The trial must be a strictly Iraqi procedure, and officials must be careful not to let it further divide the country.


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