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- Original Title : If I Stay
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- Year of movie : 2014
- Genres of movie : Drama,
- Status of movie : Released
- Release date of movie : 2014-08-22
- Companies of movie : New Line Cinema, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM),
- Countries of movie : United States of America,
- Language of movie : English,
- Durationof movie : 106 Min
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- Actors of movie :Donnie MacNeil (Cool Rocker Guy), Brett Wise (Bartender), Aliyah O'Brien (Female EMT), Joshua Leonard (Denny), Toby Hargrave (Mosh Pit Oaf), Steven Jeays (High Five Guy), Annabel Kershaw (Wife of Driver), Arielle Tuliao (Astrid), Ali Milner (Liz), Boyd Ferguson (Orderly #2), John Shaw (Music Aficionado), Elisa King (Autograph Girl), Liana Liberato (Kim Schein), Adam Solomonian (Henry), Gabrielle Cerys Haslett (Young Mia), Chelah Horsdal (Liddy), Tom Vanderkam (Willamette Stone Band), Stacy Keach (Gramps), Christine Willes (Nurse Davis), William C. Vaughan (Male EMT), Jameson Trenholm (Skeleton), John Emmett Tracy (Surgeon), Mireille Enos (Kat Hall), Alisa Weilerstein (Herself), Chloë Grace Moretz (Mia Hall), David Orth (Surgeon for Driver), Lauren Lee Smith (Willow), Sarah Grey (Cute Groupie), Tony Dubroy (Bassist for Nasty Bruises), Jakob Davies (Teddy), Aisha Hinds (Nurse Ramirez), Ben Klassen (Willamette Stone Band), Michael Adamthwaite (Security Guard), Paul Jarrett (Surgeon), Giles Panton (Teddy's Surgeon), Gabrielle Rose (Gran), Genevieve Buechner (Cute Groupie #2), Jamie Blackley (Adam), Ryan Stephenson (Willamette Stone Band), Primo Allon (Punker), Sylvesta Stuart (Security Guard #2), Camille Atebe (Nurse), Dave Collette (Orderly)
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God has this way of giving me illustrations in many different places. One such illustration is one that I get the opportunity to think on several times a week, as I clean our church. This particular illustration involves the women's restroom in our church.
By now you are probably wondering where I am going with this. Well in this restroom there is an ongoing problem with a leak somewhere in our roof.
This is what the ceiling and walls have looked like all winter. Its a source of stress for our property guys who are trying very hard to find the leak. Each summer there is work done on the roof and we think, yeah its fixed. So the walls are fixed with new drywall and are prepped for new paint. By then it is winter again and the snow begins to fly. It is then that the leak shows up again and makes us want to pull out our hair!
No matter how good we try to make that wall look, it will always return to this state. That is until we find and fix the source of the problem.
So application time. I've begun to see this wall as a view into my spiritual life. What am I trying to cover up with drywall and paint? What is lurking underneath? Do I put on my mask on Sunday and allow people to think that all is well underneath? Do I even fool myself that all is ok? Am I willing to dig deeper into my life and see what needs to be done to fix my leaks? As Patsy Clairmont says, we are all cracked pots! God is the ultimate sculptor. If I allow him access to my leaky, cracked life He can create something beautiful; a person who is fully submitted to Him!!!

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|The Pope with a Muslim Scholar during Vatican sponsored "Inter-Faith Dialogue" in 2008
As I have posted yesterday about the Vatican Aid Sought for Iranian woman who was sentenced to death by stoning, it is not surprising that Ahmadinejad, who supports terrorism, Hamas in Palestine and Hizbollah in Lebanon would turn down the request of the Pope to forgive the woman alledgely accused of killing her husband and adultery.
Resurrecting the dead (the Regensburg Lecture controversy) would spark another anti-Catholic sentiments among Iranians who were poisoned by Ahmadinejad's anti-Western culture including Christianity and Catholicism in particular. This is the kind of argument Ahmadinejad is using to deny the request of the Pope to grant clemency (mercy) to Ms. Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, now sentenced with 99 lashes for another accusations only the oppresive Iranian justice system knows.
Here's a development news from AsiaNews:
Ahmadinejad proclaims respect for pope but Iran has strange anti-Catholic coalitionby Dariush Mirzai
Foreigners, Armenians and minorities have taken to the streets, but the "students" have not. Tomorrow, however, the Islamic Propagation Office has called a rally in Teheran to "show anger and hatred".
Teheran (AsiaNews) – Despite Ahmadinejad's proclamations of "respect" for Benedict XVI, the anti-pope controversy is not yet over in the Islamic republic of Iran. However, there is no popular uprising and the regime so far has not used the fervent ranks of "bassij", the "students", as it did in the controversy about the Muhammad cartoons in February. But tomorrow, Friday, a day of prayer, the
The tenors of the regime, the Supreme Guide Khamenei and the powerful and very rich Hashemi Rafsanjani, stoked controversy against the pope, accusing him of collusion with Zionist and US circles (Khamenei) or of "irrationality" (Rafsanjani).
Yesterday's demonstrations were quite strange: authorised if not organised by the authorities, they gathered "strangers" and "minorities". A group of Armenians and other demonstrators gathered outside Hosseinieh Ershad mosque to protest against the pope's "anti-Islamic" attitude. In Iran, the Armenians constitute quite an important minority that enjoys historic status of "privileged" inferiority. What's more, they are Orthodox, but there is also an Armenian Catholic community – a Salesian priest of Armenian rite was recently ordained in Teheran. This demonstration is one of those typical signs of "peace" and obedience that allow Iranian minorities to survive.
Another particular demonstration was that held by foreign Islamic "seminarians" of Qom, including a group of Americans who shouted, apart from the classic "Down with America" and "Down with Israel", a bizarre "Down with the pope". Gathered outside Qom's World Center for Islamic Sciences, they approved a manifesto addressed to "Mr Pope" and accused Christianity of having caused the last two world wars and thus of being without reason and without any right to criticize the use of violence in the name of religion.
Photos of the leader of the Lebanese Hezbollah, Nasrallah, have been taken down from the streets of Teheran and right now, the faces of "martyrs" (shahid) from the Iraq war are exposed.
On Friday at 7am, a traditional military parade will take place near the Mausoleum of Khomeini. In this atmosphere, the next attack of propaganda should not target religious minorities but rather "arrogant" states opposed to Iran's nuclear policy. This was announced by Ahmadinejad's address in New York yesterday.


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Golden sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees, Portuguese inspired architecture and turquoise blue seas. One name that pops right up on hearing these words is most definitely Goa, the land of freedom and glee.
Set in the western coast of India, this small stretch of land has so much of diversity to offer, in terms of food, religions, cultural nuances and inspiration, that you could simply deem it as a mini version of India. Let's take a sneak peak at Goa's heritage, its rich culture, some of the best places to visit and the rise of Goa's tourism. It is more like a one stop destination for all things 'Fun'. There have been so many changes in Goa, from the small homely shacks to the top-end multinational chains of hotels that spell perfection, but one thing remains the same no matter what, and that is the fact that Goa is your perfect weekend getaway.
Goa has a vibrant and very exciting history, from the Mauryan Dynasty to the Portuguese invasion; they have all had a considerable amount of affect on Goa. Their subtle influences are visible at every nook and corner; in fact it's easier to say that they are all over town. You will find a number of impeccable hideaways; spectacular churches and picturesque beaches, making it seem inviting almost instantly. If you intend to visit Goa soon, make sure you plan your trip well in advance.
Understand that Goa is divided into two parts, North and South Goa. So pre-decide whether you want to get a glimpse of both the parts or explore one in its entire totality. I would suggest visiting both. When it comes to beaches, Goa is the best place to be in. You would have already heard of the famous Baga and Anjuna beaches, so try planning a lovely sunset with your family or enjoy a nice bonfire with your friends. If you're a party fanatic, then you're definitely at the right place and I don't really need to expand on the endless possibilities, because I am sure you already know them all. Something that I absolutely love about Goa is the honesty of the people, many years earlier my entire family had gone for a short vacation to Goa. Whilst having some refreshing coconut water, my mother happened to realize that she had left her purse at a shop. We rushed back to find that it was in the exact same place, untouched, now isn't that refreshing. Hiring bikes and venturing into unknown territories is another one of my favorite things to do. I would also suggest the Sightseeing tour of Margao city in South Goa, it's a fun filled adventure packed up in a single day.
Try visiting at least some of the well known historical sites like the Aguada Fort or Lamgau Caves, their charm is sure to win you over. There are many famous temples in Goa worth visiting as well. At least one of the pristine churches must definitely top your list; I would personally suggest the Basilica of Bom Jésus, which is world renowned for its calming ambience and the uncorrupted body of Saint Francis. As a child I was always fascinated by the Saint, entombed in the glass enclosure, his body still not decomposed even after so many years. For those who aren't already aware Saint Francis Xavier died on the 3rd of December in 1552. Yes that's right, even after so many years, his body is pretty much intact. If this story has already given you Goosebumps, you can't even begin to imagine the number of interesting legends and places that Goa has to offer.
Goa is well-known for its tradition of being warm and welcoming from time immemorial. From the small hotels and motels in the olden days with traditional Goan sea food, cashew fenny and hammocks to relax in, it seemed like the perfect go-to place. Much has changed in terms of its approach, with big chains of hotels and holiday packages, but its spirit is still the same. In fact those who prefer being pampered should definitely get themselves booked in one of the best hotel's in Goa, which aren't necessarily expensive. There are many accommodation options available, starting from as low as INR 500 onwards which most definitely fit the buck.
If you happen to visit Goa during the Carnival festival, know that you're in for the time of your life. Goa is also famous for its fun filled weekends, after a hard day's work you truly deserve it. But let's accept it; you don't need a specific occasion, because it's always a good time to visit Goa. For those who will be visiting Goa for the first time try getting in touch with professional tour operators and guides, they could help you make the most of your holiday. From an amazing and memorable evening on a royal boat cruise to hotel accommodations that fit your budget, the possibilities are endless. Giving them a chance to plan your holiday will give you a chance to truly relax, rejuvenate and enjoy your holiday.
The unique amalgamation of people, who believe in enjoying life; especially their afternoon siesta is definitely something worth experiencing. So this was just a glimpse of Goa through my eyes, want to experience it yourself? Then simply pack your bags and off you go!
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Ritika Malhotra, is an enthusiastic writer who loves to travel and explore the world. She loves to read, sing and catch up on the latest sitcoms in her free time.


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During these dark and blustery times I do my best to be gentle with myself, by finding creative compromises that fulfill what I want as well as what I need.
Below is a recipe I concocted yesterday in my laboratory aka 'kitchen.' It was inspired by the rich and spicy flavors of Cajun cuisine. Then, I incorporated one of my staple health foods...lentils.
This recipe need not be followed EXACTLY as it is written. I used green lentils but any lentil could work. Also, you may want to add diced tomatoes, more celery and less green pepper. You may even want to add some type of seafood. Make it as it is written or get creative with it. Either way, I want to know how you like it! Bon appetit!
Awesome Cajun Lentil Soup
Spice Mix
Equal parts
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- Cayenne
- Oregano
- Paprika
The Soup
- about 1 lb andouille sausage
- 2 green bell peppers
- 2 small onions or 1 large onion
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- Better Than Bouillon (vegetable or chicken)
- Small can tomato paste (about 6 oz)
- 1 lb green lentils
- 8-10 cups of water (depending on how much broth you like)
First, slice sausage, cook thoroughly, drain grease, and transfer sausage to the soup pot. Then, dice peppers, onions, celery, and garlic and add to the pot. Add water, rinsed lentils, tomato paste, and 1 TBSP of the prepared Spice Mix…more spice can be added later if you want it hotter. Bring pot to a boil, add a heaping TBSP of bouillon, stir, and turn down to simmer. After it starts to simmer, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
This recipe makes a lot of soup but it tastes great and freezes well.


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I was going to mention this last week, but I forgot ... I blogged about something else instead, I bet it was important, let's see. Ah, yes, Failbook! Very important, certainly. :-D But what I've been thinking I ought to mention is that the new season of Uppdrag granskning has started. In fact it started last week. I hope all my Scandinavian readers will watch this fantastic documentary series. It's on SVT1 on Wednesdays at 8pm, with usually three reruns over the following days. It's also broadcast online simultaneously and can be watched online later as well, just go here. There will be 21 more episodes this season, excluding tonight's.
I always try to catch this if I'm able ... they do such fantastic research and reporting, and deal with so many interesting issues. I wish we had a program of this quality in Norway. Last week's episode was about a man convicted of child molestation who was in prison, but who was 'trusted' to the extent that he was let out daily - of course he abused this trust by renting an apartment in a quiet neighborhood, pretending to live there and work nights (he had to be back in jail by 9pm) ... he insinuated himself into the life of this little community and of course ended up molesting another little girl. But whose trust did he abuse? The prison authorities were fully aware of his having the apartment - they even helped him move. This despite the fact that he had been diagnosed as a pedophile and experts considered him highly likely to reoffend, AND that he had downloaded I don't know how many child abuse pictures from various places online, using the prison computer. Seriously, WTF is that about. Who's not doing their jobs in that place? That was a very interesting episode and I think it's great that UG dug around in this story.
Tonight's episode - I'm watching as I write this - is about IKEA and its founder, Ingvar Kamprad, and how he has not at all released ownership of the company as he claims, but has set up an incredibly complicated network of companies to hide away crazy amounts of money in Liechtenstein and avoid paying taxes wherever possible. Nothing illegal, but at least IMO rather immoral. They have a Twitter feed on their homepage and I see that a lot of viewers are disappointed ... at least most of those who are tweeting. ;-) Supposedly this is a non-issue, in their view. Not sure that I agree. It's not the end of the world, definitely not. But IMO it is interesting, because when someone, a company or a person or whatever, portray themselves in a certain way ... in order to sell more stuff, get sympathy, etc, and in reality they are very different from the image they construct, perhaps even the polar opposite, that is worth knowing. (Sylvia Browne comes to mind here, for some reason. >:-) For instance, this completely mistaken view that IKEA is Swedish. The company as a whole benefits hugely from that, I'm sure it's very significant in the way it's perceived all over the world. But it's not Swedish, it's Dutch. It hasn't been Swedish for I don't know how many years. But wait, is it Dutch? Or was it Belgian? No, the head office is in ... Luxembourg? No, that was before, now it's in Liechtenstein ... isn't it? Where the hell is it?
No, tax planning isn't illegal. But when a company like IKEA does it, goes to extreme lengths to hide it, and conceals it even from its own employees, that's something I for one think is good to bring to the public's attention.
Watch Uppdrag granskning, people ... you'll learn something.
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Kassam Missile Hits Israeli Army Base; 25-30 Wounded
Ynet reports that a Kassam missile launched from Gaza hit the Zikkim army base in the Western Negev, a mile north of Gaza, early Tuesday morning Israel time. Reports indicate that some 25 Israeli soldiers were wounded. This is the largest number of casualties in a Kassam rocket attack to date.
With Kassam missiles launched at Sderot, Ashkelon and the Negeve area daily, it was only a matter of time before the terrorists got lucky. While the Olmert government has succeeded until now in ignoring the plight of the relatively poor and politically powerless community of Sderot, this last incidient may compel Israel to take strong military action against northern Gaza.
9/11/2007 Update: Regrettably, the toll of the Kassam hit was higher than we reported yesterday. The Jerusalem Post today states that 69 Israeli soliders were wounded, included 1 critically and three seriously. This shows the potential danger of the crude home-made rockets, thousands of which have fallen on the Israeli town of Sderot.
A Hamas spokesman called the attack "a victory from God." For that blasphemy alone, Israel should retaliate.


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Turkey season opened in South Carolina this week, and like years past James Earl Kennamer, bagged a bird the first day. "Hunting is part of my life," he said, as he waited for a flock early Monday in Estill. "It's my touch to nature." But these days when Kennamer straps on his cammo pants and loads his double-barreled Zoli 12 gauge, he can't help but think of all of hunting's regulations and limits, and he fears for the future.
"I'm worried about having legislation passed by different entities that want to stop hunting," Kennamer said as he walked through the swampy woods of the 950 acre Woodstock Plantation, about 40 miles north of Savannah Georgia. "I'm worried they will one day get rid of hunting altogether."
The lifelong hunter now supports a ballot initiative in South Carolina to change the state constitution and give hunters a permanent "right to hunt." Kennamer says "It will keep local entities from passing legislation that would stop us from having a place to go hunt."
That's exactly what animal rights groups say is the problem with the initiative. "We think there are so many better ways to enjoy nature than killing a piece of it, " said Ryan Huling a spokesperson for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the main opposition to the initiative in South Carolina. "PETA as an organization exists to remind people that there's really no difference in abusing cats and dogs to abusing deer and fish. These animals all feel pain in exactly the same way."
It's that kind of sentiment from PETA and other similar groups that have recently sent hunters to collect signatures all across the country.
In the last 15 years, "right to hunt" measures have passed in 9 states including Alabama, Minnesota, North Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Louisiana, Montana, Georgia, and Oklahoma (Vermont declared hunting a right in 1777).
PETA has opposed every single one. "If we're going to have the right to hunt and fish," said Huling. "why not have the right to shop and golf? We're talking about making things that are legal, extra legal for no apparent reason."
Huling predicts these initiatives will only lead to frivolous lawsuits in the future. "If hunters are going to open the flood gates like this, you're going to see them demanding longer hunting seasons, larger bag counts, lower age limits. There's really no end to this."
Kennamer calls that "ridiculous," stating hunters have a vested in interest in small bag counts and age limits. "We want hunting to be around forever, that's all."
19 March 2010
The Right to Hunt
Fox News
Labels: Gun Rights, Hunters Rights, PETA Douche Bags, Right To Hunting
1 comment:
- Debs said...
PETA People Eating Tasty Animals. If these retards would eat a smoke turkey, they would enjoy it and go hunting.
I am not sorry for offending your "liberal" friends.
- 21 March, 2010 18:52
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Manta Survey at Komodo National Park
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Depth: 25 m
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- Divers:
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- Boats:
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- No current - able to hold position without finning
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Tri Nur Sujatmiko conducted a manta survey at Komodo National Park, Indonesia on 27 Sep, 2016
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. E. i. imbricata is the Atlantic subspecies, while E. i. bissa is found in the Indo-Pacific region. The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. It has a generally flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins. Hawksbill shells slightly change colors, depending on water temperature. While this turtle lives part of its life in the open ocean, it spends more time in shallow lagoons and coral reefs. Human fishing practices threaten E. imbricata populations with extinction. The World Conservation Union classifies the hawksbill as critically endangered. Hawksbill shells were the primary source of tortoiseshell material used for decorative purposes. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species outlaws the capture and trade of hawksbill sea turtles and products derived from them.
The green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle, or Pacific green turtle, is a large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia. Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The common name comes from the usually green fat found beneath its carapace. This sea turtle's dorsoventrally flattened body is covered by a large, teardrop-shaped carapace; it has a pair of large, paddle-like flippers. It is usually lightly colored, although in the eastern Pacific populations parts of the carapace can be almost black. Unlike other members of its family, such as the hawksbill sea turtle, C. mydas is mostly herbivorous. The adults usually inhabit shallow lagoons, feeding mostly on various species of seagrasses. Like other sea turtles, green sea turtles migrate long distances between feeding grounds and hatching beaches. Many islands worldwide are known as Turtle Island due to green sea turtles nesting on their beaches. Females crawl out on beaches, dig nests and lay eggs during the night. Later, hatchlings emerge and scramble into the water. Those that reach maturity may live to eighty years in the wild. C. mydas is listed as endangered by the IUCN and CITES and is protected from exploitation in most countries. It is illegal to collect, harm or kill them. In addition, many countries have laws and ordinances to protect nesting areas. However, turtles are still in danger because of several human practices. In some countries, turtles and their eggs are hunted for food. Pollution indirectly harms turtles at both population and individual scales. Many turtles die caught in fishing nets. Also, real estate development often causes habitat loss by eliminating nesting beaches.
Bleaching occurs when corals expel their symbiotic zooxanthellae - pigmented, algae-like protozoa that live within the coral's cells. High temperature, pollution or other stresses can cause the coral to expel its zooxanthellae, leading to a lighter or complete loss of color.


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Crappy Network News: CNN
Long ago I realized that CNN was a crappy outlet for objective reports. I remember how they reported on incidents in Africa, which I knew quite a bit about, and they skewed the reporting quite openly. The reporter in question gave an interview in which she said she intentionally doesn't like to give reports that made the government look bad and that she instead, prefers the "new news" which was reports that made the government in question look good.
I've been in a hotel on trip for a couple of days and turn on the news to get some vague idea of what is going on, details I find elsewhere, but at least the main reports I can get. And since the time of day when I watch varies I turn on CNN, realizing I will get pathetic reporting from their news anchors.
Yesterday they had a report on the budget crisis in Wisconsin and showed the state workers on the floor of the state legislature disrupting and screaming. They then had a reporter lying through her eye-teeth by claiming that higher wages for bureaucrats means higher wages for all Americans. She also invented a claim that the average salary of Americans has declined as the percentage of union members in the workforce has declined. She actually said that wages are down in absolute terms without taking inflation into account. She claimed the average salary is now just $34,000 per year gross, down 10% from a decade ago. The last figure I saw was for 2005 and it said the average was $42,028. Remember this is average.
Then today they had a Lisa Desjardins on who was reporting on the federal budget and negotiations in DC to trim tiny, tiny amounts from the budget—about 1% in total—which the media calls "massive" cuts. Desjardins was saying that without the budget passing the government closes down. Well, that is never quite true, unfortunately. But we know what she means. Then she said something astounding in reference to government workers having an unpaid vacation. "All my friends and neighbors ask me, 'Am I going to have a job?'" I was rather astounded.
I know hundreds of people and I don't know anyone who works for the federal government and know one person who works for a state agency. I would never say that "all" my friends and neighbors are government employees. What kind of universe does she live in when everyone, or even most people, that she knows are government employees?
That report was then followed by a report, again, on the Wisconsin budget issues. This was a series of talking heads, about half a dozen of them. Every single one was a trade unionist predicting the end of the world, except for two minor Hollywood actors who predicted apocalypse if government employees are not allowed to hold taxpayers hostage. So, in two days they had two reports on the same issue. Both reports presented only one side of the debate. Yesterday they did it using bogus statistics and today it was by only have representatives of the trade unions on the screen.
This is what CNN calls objective reporting.
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HARPERS FERRY, W. Va. (April 13, 2018) – Come celebrate the Appalachian Trail (A.T.), the great outdoors and small-town charm at the fourth annual Flip Flop Festival on April 28-29. Co-hosted by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Trail and Town Alliance of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar and REI Co-op, the festival will feature a variety of activities, vendors, live music, workshops and games for visitors of all ages to enjoy. Admission to the festival is free and everyone is invited to join the fun.
"The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is thrilled to partner with local community groups, the towns of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, and REI to bring awareness of all the outdoor recreation and history that Harpers Ferry has to offer," said Suzanne Dixon, president and CEO of the ATC.
The Flip Flop Festival will provide visitors with a variety of outdoor recreation workshops and activities, live music, local vendors and much more!
The festival was created to promote and support "flip flop" thru-hikes, where A.T. hikers begin their 2,190-mile treks of the entire Trail at its ceremonial midpoint of ATC headquarters in Harpers Ferry. A variety of workshops will be offered to help 2018 flip floppers and other hikers prepare for and enjoy sustainable A.T. hiking adventures. Additional workshops are offered for those interested in other recreational opportunities and the rich history in and around Harpers Ferry National Historical Park.
Flip Flop Festival weekend overview:
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For additional information about the festival, visit www.flipflopfestival.org.
About the Trail and Town Alliance of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar
The Trail and Town Alliance of Harpers Ferry and Bolivar serves the two towns as their steering committee for the Appalachian Trail Community program and the Canal Town Partnership, a coalition of towns along the C&O Canal Towpath. As a standing committee of the Harpers Ferry-Bolivar Historic Town Foundation, the Alliance's goals are to promote outdoor tourism and sustainable economic development in the two towns, to promote outdoor experiences and use of trails among area residents, and to increase services for hikers, bicyclists, and other visitors to the towns.
About the Appalachian Trail Conservancy
The ATC was founded in 1925 by volunteers and federal officials working to build a continuous footpath along the Appalachian Mountains. A unit of the National Park System, the A.T. ranges from Maine to Georgia and is approximately 2,190 miles in length. It is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. The mission of the ATC is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. For more information, visit www.appalachiantrail.org.
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I'm back from the lunar New Year break! I didn't have my Macbook with me. It was a busy and hectic trip and having the Macbook means I won't be spending quality time with my family and friends.
It was good to be in Singapore again. Though Lunar New Year has always been a busy one yearly, I love the festive mood in Singapore than in KL. Besides catching up with my loved ones, I got around to see some close friends and did my shopping.
Clayton was such a wonderful traveler again. He ate with us, napped in his stroller, played his picture cards in the car seat and enjoyed our travelling schedule. We rewarded him by bringing him to the waterpark at Singapore's latest mall, Vivo city.
I haven't got round to download my pictures so more reports on the trip in the following posts.
It's good to be blogging again!
24 February, 2007
Back from Lunar New Year break
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The fighting ability of the US-armed Israeli soldiers can be judged by this small news item which was not reported by any of Zionist-controlled mass media. UPI reported on July 15, 2010 that nine Israeli soldiers accompanied by three tanks failed in their attempt to kidnap a 37-year-old Lebanese shepard from an area inside the so-called 'Blue Line'. The shepard made escape to a joint checkpoint secured by UN peacekeepers (UNIFIL) and Lebanese army. A joint team of UNIFIL and Lebanese army has been set-up to investigate the incident.
After being humiliated twice by Hizbullah freedom-fighters (2000 and 2006) – Israel is getting prepared to combat with a new Lebanese adversary. Two commercial ships, Mariam and Julia, sailing from Lebanese port. Mariam will carry a large contingent of women from different lands including Nuns and medical supplies. Julia is to carry construction materials. The Israeli government's knee-jerk reaction was reported by the Jerusalem Post: "The government of Israel has "linked the boat to Hizbullah," that Yasser Kashlak, Director of the Free Palestine Movement, is "a fervent Hizbullah supporter," that the true intentions of the organizers "remain dubious," that the possibility exists that "terrorists or arms will be smuggled on board," that Lebanon is an enemy country and must be treated "as if they were hostile," that these boats "which are carrying representatives of Hizbullah and Iran" mean that Israel "reserves its rights under international law to use all necessary means to prevent these ships from violating the existing naval blockade" and that the presence of Samar Haji, the wife of a former Lebanese General "jailed for his part in the assassination of PM Rafiq Harari, "means a real connection with Hizbullah. None of the above is substantiated, none of it belies the true intention of the people who left their homes to participate in a direct act of civil disobedience against the state of Israel which is supported by their representatives in the Congress, and none of it provides either the U.S. or Israel with legal justification for preemptive strikes against a flotilla in international waters.
Israeli government has threaten to stop all ships carrying humanitarian aid for 1.5 million Gaza residents.


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Urban Harvest
As October comes to a close, so does the last of Kelowna's fruit and vegetable markets. I'll likely make a last trip to Don-O-Ray next week to stock up on potatoes and peppers and to pick a pumpkin to carve for halloween.
As for the winter months it's back to Urban Harvest for their outstanding organic fruit and veggies. Yesterday I received my first bin of the season, delivered right to my front door. If you've been following along you'll know how much I dislike shopping, and the fact that this cuts down on the time spent wandering the aisles of the Stupor Store is one of the many reasons I love Urban Harvest.
Each week they send me a list of their recommended fruits and veggies and I can go with their selection, or make some adjustments to suit my own needs. The produce is organic and on the rare occasion they have something to offer that's not, they make it very clear on the order form. During the summer and fall most of their foods are locally sourced, which also makes me happy.
I remember when organic produce was first introduced to grocery stores and many people suggested that the fruits and veggies would be blemished and misshapen and the average consumer wouldn't purchase them. Firstly, that insults the intelligence of the average consumer and secondly, it turned out to be untrue. The produce I received yesterday looked so nice I wanted to serve all of it for dinner that night. Luckily that's not necessary as it's so fresh it lasts easily through the week.
As for the cost, yes it is more expensive that non-organic food, but I really believe it's worth it. And at $4.00 a dozen, the free range eggs are cheaper than any market I've visited. If you want to save a little money prices are reduced at Urban Harvest's warehouse sale at 806 Crowley Avenue, Saturdays from 9-1. I recommend you get there early, and bring cash or a cheque.
When I opened my bin yesterday I was dazzled by the colours and mouth watering quality of the contents. I knew I had to take some photos and share it with as many people as I could.
Such pretty colours! The greens are a bag of arugula and some cilantro.
Can't beat these beets!
Some of the romas - perfection!
The bin arrived while I was preparing soup, so I made immediate use of onions and carrots.
Apples and oranges and pears, oh my!
There were also a couple of asian pears that didn't make it into the bowl for the photo.
Wouldn't turnip my nose at this!
Beautiful broccoli!


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The commission involved extensive community consultation, analysis of data and the formulation of a comprehensive design brief, as well as the streetscape design for Hastings Street.
The design emphasises:
- A more pedestrian focused environment through improved traffic management and an increase in pedestrian priority areas.
- Reinforced links and public access to the beach.
- Retaining existing trees to maintain the shade canopy on the street and creating more shade where there are gaps in the existing canopy.
- Creating nodes of artwork/seating/gathering areas to accentuate beach links.
- Reflecting the Noosa 'sense of place' in the design - casual, beachy, subtropical, relating to natural elements in the landscape.
- Creating a series of differentiated, intimate and informal spaces.
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Visit » 2017 Events » Learning from Our Past: Chinese Exclusion Act, 135 Years of History and its Impact on Immigration
Learning from Our Past: Chinese Exclusion Act, 135 Years of History and its Impact on Immigration
Rick Eng is an officer of the national board of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.), the nation's oldest, continuous Asian American civil rights and advocacy organization established in 1895. Headquartered in San Francisco, there are 19 chapters (lodges) nationwide. Rick also is on the boards of the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California (CHSSC) and OCA-greater Los Angeles plus he previously served on the board of the El Pueblo Park Association for the El Pueblo de Los Angeles historical monument. A native of Los Angeles, he is an editor, writer and communications specialist who has worked in the high tech and entertainment industries and in the education and nonprofit sector.
Mr. Eng will also be accompanied by Mr. Wayne Ng, an immigration attorney and CACA board member. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Donations are accepted. Suggested donation: $5. For more information, please contact UNA-Pasadena President Dr. Wenli Jen at [email protected]
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Happy Diva Tuesday! Our challenge this week over at Die Cuttin' Divas is for all the Male's in your life and those cards we always find hard to make!
Our theme this week is.....
"For The Boys"
For my card, I used an SVG file from SVGCuts.com called Cliff's Clubhouse Cards SVG Kit and my Cardz TV Stamp called Father's Day.
My Cards...
Materials Used:
*Cliff's Clubhouse SVG Kit "Golfer"
*Cardz TV Father's Day
*Bo Bunny Patterned Papers (various)
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Usually when we see "free" we wonder what's the catch? For a mouse, what seems like free cheese turns out to be a free trip to mouse heaven. So, is there such a thing as free, and if so, why would any company just give their stuff away? Speaking only for Calumet Park Cemetery, we do have free stuff: for veterans, a free grave whether at-need or preneed, free installation of their government marker (which is not really free since a civilian dedicated a part of their life to all of our freedoms when they put on the uniform of the United States Armed Forces) and on a preneed basis for anyone that does not own cemetery property, a free grave (one to a family) or a credit of $950 toward a grave space of greater value.
So, what is the catch in Calumet Park giving away graves? Advertising is expensive and with so many types of media hitting all of us every day, advertising is not always effective. So, instead of spending thousands of dollars on ads that nobody answers, we decided to take the money that would have been spent on newspaper ads or billboards and give the money to families, one family at a time. Consider this: if you had a grave space in Calumet Park Cemetery, you would at least consider using us when the need arises. This usually means that your family will follow suite when they have a need for cemetery property or funeral services. Yes, we own a funeral home…the old Stalinovich and Wiatrolik funeral home on Taft in Merrillville.
In actuality, Calumet Park owns enough land that is dedicated to cemetery use to last approximately 600 years. So, you might say we are land rich which means it costs us almost nothing to have a program that truly gives back to the community. Some may wonder why we would even charge for any graves if we have so much space available and the answer is quite simple. It takes money to run a cemetery, to handle all the legalities of getting a person to their final resting place. It takes money to maintain 5 miles of paved road, from keeping the surface in good shape to removing snow from that same surface to allow families to find their way through the cemetery in winter. It takes money to cut 160 acres of grass, to trim the almost mile of hedges around the cemetery, to constantly clean up after heavy winds cause trees to lose branches or even topple trees. It costs money to prepare a grave, to dig and refill, to set up and remove tents and to have qualified people to do all of these things. It takes money to keep an office staffed to help families during their time of need and to handle all the paperwork involved to satisfy the laws of the state and federal regulations. And never forget, Uncle Sam always gets his piece, as do the state coffers take their cut on any non-service transaction.
I could go on and on, but let's just say that it costs a lot to run a cemetery, and a little more to run one as expertly as Calumet Park has done for 85 years and counting. So, there are charges to families. In fact, the average price for a traditional funeral in 2012 was $12,000 to $15,000 for a complete funeral service including casket, vault, and grave. So, we felt it would be a help to give away $950 (price of our least expensive grave) to at least get a family started on a path of planning for the future. We can help prearrange all of one's needs or build a package that starts with the grave and a chance to add a little at a time until, by making payments on a monthly basis with no interest and no credit checks or credit turn-downs, a person can have everything pre-planned and paid for before their time of need.
So, yes, there is such a thing as free but even getting a free grave does mean you must make the effort to come to the cemetery to pick out the grave and, if inclined, to get information that will certainly benefit you as you learn all that is involved in making cemetery and funeral arrangements. So, your cost is a little time and an inquiring mind. If you feel you would like to have more information, call 219-769-8803 or go to calumetparkcemetery.com and learn about Calumet Park Cemetery and Funeral Chapel. Also, take the time to scroll through the over 160 articles in this blog that may offer you insight to this difficult subject.
So, we do have something free for you so don't get trapped by false promises. You do not have to buy anything to get your free grave! By the way, Calumet Park's complete veterans program is worth a look-see as it can save as much as $5000 on complete arrangements for veterans. This program is not subsidized in any way from any outside entity nor have prices been raised on non-vets to make it possible to give vets discounts.
Calumet Park truly does wish to celebrate our 85 years of being privately owned and our promise for personal, caring service by giving back to the community that has honored us with a chance to help. And to all men and women currently in uniform, thank you for your courage and sacrifice.


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Harris nears end of Stanford career
Stanford is a long shot to win the Pac-12 tournament in Las Vegas. That's not impossible, as guard Gabriel Harris can attest. He knows all about long shots.
Early last season, he nailed a 70-footer at halftime of a game against Colorado State that Stanford would win 64-52.
It's one of the highlights of his career, said Harris, who will play his final home games this week. The Cardinal (16-12, 7-8) play Colorado (18-8, 8-6) at 8 p.m. Wednesday. The Buffaloes waxed Stanford 75-54 in Boulder on Jan. 24.
Stanford closes the Maples Pavilion schedule against Utah on Sunday afternoon before finishing the regular season next Wednesday at Cal.
The Cardinal are tied with Washington for eighth place - the Huskies hold the tiebreaker - and realistically can't hope for one of four first-round byes in the conference tournament, March 13-16 in Las Vegas.
"We're shooting for a good position in the Pac-12," Harris said, "and hoping we have a good series to get into the NCAA Tournament."
Harris, a 6-foot-2 reserve known for his strong defense, is the only player on the team who won't be back next season. Andy Brown, though listed as a senior, has at least one more year of eligibility because of all the time he missed recovering from three knee surgeries.
"It hasn't really hit me yet," Harris said, "but I've started thinking about it. It feels a little weird, a little empty."
Last season, he missed the conference season after undergoing microfracture surgery on his right knee Dec. 27. He was hurt before the team's September trip to Spain and tried to play on it after arthroscopic surgery. Finally, he had to shut it down.
The time off the court "definitely helped me," he said. "It forced me to study the game. I really learned how to watch film and pick up people's tendencies."
His epic shot against Colorado State is just one of many memories he'll savor from his Stanford experience, he said. They include upsetting Washington two years ago and pounding then-No. 10 Oregon this year, playing at Madison Square Garden in the NIT and "the camaraderie with my teammates."
A psychology major, he's considering law school after possibly exploring pro ball overseas.
Colorado is expected to be a tough test. The Buffaloes have won seven of their past nine after a 1-4 Pac-12 start.
"We have to play better defensively in transition," Stanford head coach Johnny Dawkins said in reference to his team's loss in Boulder. "They got off to a good start. They were able to run and get some easy baskets. We have to make them a half-court team.
"They penetrate to the basket well. We have to do a better job of rotating."
Utah (11-15, 3-11), on the other hand, has lost four of its past five and has a 2-8 road record.
Tom FitzGerald is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. E-mail: email@example.com


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Sunday Funday!! Hope you all had a great weekend so far and are looking forward to smooth upcoming week.
So, I'm sure everyone has been drooling over all the sponged gradient mani's lately...or at least I know I have been. Here is another take on it that I did last weekend.
This is China Glaze Fuchsia Fanatic and Finger Paints Black Expressionism (one of the best, cheaper black cremes in my opinion). I also added a touch of Hits Speciallita No Olimpo: Zeus on the tips.
I really liked this but I think it would have been better if I added a third color between the pink and black to make the transition smoother. Trial and error...that's the fun part of nail art and polishing!
P.S. I've updated the blog sale again. Nothing major, just added a few new items and lowered a few prices.
Thanks for looking!


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So...I knew this new recipe would be right up his alley with the cream cheese and all. I saw it on Tracey's Culinary Adventures and knew I had to make it...Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars!! Caramel apples and cheesecake...two of Mike's favorite things all in one item! I couldn't go wrong!!
I made everything according to the recipe and did not substitute a thing. I love how Tracey explains how the textures of the batters, crust, etc. should look once you're done mixing in everything.
I think some bloggers tend to leave out the details for the beginners (like me)...and although pictures help, if the pictures aren't there I need added description. Tracey does a nice job at this!
Despite the fact that his recipe has several layers you make separately, it was very simple and easy to follow.
Tracey has a caramel recipe on her blog, but I decided to use a caramel sauce that we had bought from High Hill Ranch at Apple Hill (my favorite of all the farms up there).
Baking the crust
Adding the Cheesecake and Apple Layers
Ta-Dah! Now we wait...


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Sunday, 26 October 2008
After my recent visit to Naples, I wrote the following poem. I was fascinated in the plaster cast figures of the victims, created by Giuseppe Fiorelli and his team who mastered the technique of pouring wet plaster in to the cavities left behind in the compacted ash.
The Plaster Cast Figures of Pompeii
The method of taking plaster casts…was introduced at Pompeii by Giuseppe Fiorelli, director of excavations between 1860 and 1875. It involves pouring liquid plaster into the cavity left in the compacted ash by the body of the victim.
Pompeii, Pier Giovanni Guzzo & Antonio d'Ambrosio
A glut of hydrocal pipelined to the heart
of an air gap – a body of air,
confined for two thousand years,
or perhaps not air at all
but what remains when cell matter
is sealed, locked into the strata.
From a hairline crack
drawn across a bed of ash,
to a chiselled hollow, to this,
this moulded form, this human fossil,
remade, remodelled, real as flesh.
A cart driver, parodied by the absence
of a mule, is cast in his final act,
and might be praying in that fragmentary pose,
having let go of the trace, his hands
bound palm to palm and lifted up to his head,
his head bowed down to his hands.
Further along, a dog flips back
on itself as if upended or leaping
to catch a ball - hind legs playfully foetal,
open mouthed to the possibility
of a last bark. A second human figure lies out
on a slab, appears to smile like a groom
in the milliseconds before a post nuptial headshot.
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Hawthorne: Brueggemann loaded for Illinois-bred stakes day
STICKNEY, Ill. – One wouldn't take the trainer Roger Brueggemann for a kingpin. An old injury causes him to drag a leg, and when Brueggemann is walking, it's usually away from the spotlight. He keeps his sentences short and his profile low, watching his sets of horses train from an SUV positioned at about the eighth pole in the Hawthorne grandstand parking lot. But for the fourth straight Hawthorne meet, Brueggemann absolutely is killing them, and he looks poised for a powerhouse showing here Saturday, when Hawthorne hosts six $100,000 stakes for Illinois-breds.
Brueggemann has seven horses entered in three of those stakes, and where a Brueggemann horse shows up, a Brueggemann horse is likely to be legitimately favored. Signsealndeliver heads his trio of runners in the Robert Molaro for older sprinters, while Missjeanlouise should be the chalk in the Third Chance for older female sprinters. And finally, P D Q Kiddo stands a decent chance of winning the Milwaukee Avenue for the second year in a row.
Since Brueggemann began training for Midwest Thoroughbreds, the perennial leading owner in the country by wins, he has regularly amassed gaudy win totals at Hawthorne, but his efficiency this year has been remarkable. It has taken Brueggemann just 93 runners to get to 37 wins, and Brueggemann is the only trainer in North America's top 20 by 2013 wins with a strike rate over 30 percent: His is 37 percent.
P D Q Kiddo shows up in the Milwaukee Avenue, a 1 1/16-mile dirt race, making his first start since Nov. 23 and second since June 19, but layoffs do not derail the Brueggemann train: P D Q Kiddo has won his last three races coming back from a layoff, including his decisive score in this race one year ago. An 8-year-old owned by Midwest, P D Q Kiddo, his races loosely spaced, has developed into the leading Illinois-bred dirt-route horse of the last two years, and two sharp recent workouts should have him ready for a representative performance.
The main danger to P D Q Kiddo appears to be Dad Are We Here. A 5-year-old trained by Doug Matthews, Dad Are We Here has improved steadily over the last year, and a repeat of his April 3 open allowance-race win at Hawthorne could produce another victory.
Missjeanlouise hasn't started since Oct. 20 but appears to be among the day's strongest favorites as one of 10 entrants in the Third Chance. Midwest claimed Missjeanlouise last June for $40,000, but didn't race her until Brueggemann sent her out to a convincing score in the Powerless Stakes last fall at Hawthorne. Missjeanlouise shows encouraging works for her first start since and faces no rival she need fear on her best.
Brueggeman's trio of runners in the Molaro – Signsealndeliver, B Two Special, and Sacred Gift – might all be capable, but Signsealndeliver looks superior. Making his first start in five months, Signsealndeliver won the Lightning Jet Stakes last fall at Hawthorne by almost two lengths, and this time around, Brueggemann was able to get a prep race into the gelding. He finished fifth April 6 in an open allowance and should improve sufficiently to beat Nagys Piggy Bank, his primary foe not housed under the same roof.
◗ With no Brueggemann-trained runners as a beacon, the Land of Lincoln for 3-year-olds and the Pretty Jenny for 3-year-old fillies are trickier races to figure.
My Option probably is the best horse in the Pretty Jenny, the question being whether she can rally in time to win a six-furlong race. My Option's two good wins last fall at Hawthorne came in routes, but she was beaten just a neck in a short sprint at Arlington in her career debut, and trainer Chris Block put a sizzling half-mile drill into My Option on April 21. Indygo Kiss, Bold Kitten, Girls Rock N Rule, Scarlet Power, and Beeway all appear to be plausible winners.
The Land of Lincoln, another six-furlong dash, is equally tricky. The Carlos Silva-trained pair of Lassell and Smokin Glock was narrowly better than most of their counterparts last year, but the slight edge at 2 could be gone at 3. A better plan Saturday might be to focus on Chatfield Road, who must break alertly from the rail, and potential upsetter Flathead River.
◗ The horse to watch in the Peach of It, for older female dirt-route horses, is Summer Again, a three-time started 4-year-old filly with a chance to be a cut above the standard-issue Illinois-bred stakes horse.
The Richard Otto homebred is by Empire Maker and out of the talented mare Summer Mis, and after a belated start to her career, Summer Again has won two of three races this meet. The performance of note was her Illinois-bred allowance win April 6, when Summer Again scored by 14 lengths while appearing to cross the wire with something left.
If Summer Again can't handle the class rise, either Seans Silverdance or Diva's Diamond should find the winner's circle.


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The Duval, K.D. mss., 1973-1976, consist chiefly of the correspondence between Kulgin Dalby Duval, bookseller, and 23 British bookbinders commissioned by him to produce original bindings for a catalogue and exhibition: British Bookbinding Today. The project was completed in December, 1975; the exhibition held by Francis Edwards from December 10-19th, 1975; and the entire collection then offered for sale as a lot. Lilly Library purchased the collection in early January 1976.
The correspondence details the formulation of the collection beginning with the initial contacts with the various binders, through the selection of the books to be bound, discussions of design and binding materials, biographical data on the binders for inclusion in the projected catalogue, and the printing of the catalogue itself. The final folder of correspondence contains individual letters to and from people other than the binders and deals primarily with the catalogue, the exhibit, and the successful sale of the collection.
Correspondents in the collection include: James R. Brackman, Anthony G. Cains, Jeff Clements, Sydney Morris Cockerell, Arthur W. Currie, Edward Gray, Elizabeth Greenhill, Dorothy A. Harrop, Angela P. James, Arthur Johnson, Trevor Jones, Denise Lubett, Edgar Mansfield, Martino Mardersteig, William Matthews, Bernard C. Middleton, Howard Millar Nixon, Gemma O'Connor, John Plummer, Roger Powell, Ivor Robinson, Ian A. Ross, Faith Shannon, C. Philip Smith, Sally Lou Smith, Frederick Louis Wood, and E.P. Womersley.
The correspondence with Edgar Mansfield relates to the introduction written by him for the catalogue, and that of Martino Mardersteig concerns the printing of the catalogue at the Stamperia Valdonega in Verona. A few of the letters are addressed to Duval's partner, Colin H. Hamilton. The files are arranged alphabetically in two boxes, with the exception of the last folder of general correspondence which is chronological.
Negatives and color separations for the catalogue illustrations, catalogue proof pages, and a folio of book design material for catalogue item numbers 1, 2, 5, 6, 10-12, 15-17, 27-29, 32, and 39 complete the collection.
The collection of bindings, as well as the Duval catalogue, have been cataloged for the Lilly Library book collections (Lilly Z274 .A1).
Collection size: 630 items


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Paul Green, Director of the Institute for Politics and Arthur Rubloff Professor of Policy Studies at Roosevelt University, joined WUIS' Sean Crawford to talk about the potential for political musical chairs in Illinois.
Green says William Daley might change his mind on running for governor if Attorney General Lisa Madigan joins the race. He also says, don't count out Governor Pat Quinn, who plans to seek re-election. And as for Republicans, he tells us how he sees that race shaking out:


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So, the Easter Holiday is over. It was wonderful Church was awesome and I have to tell you how good God is!! This may not seem like much to some but I think it is for me. There is a new song out by Casting Crowns and I wasn't sure of the name but I have been hearing once or twice on the radio and I loved it, just loved it and had just told my husband Saturday night that I wanted to know the name and get that song. Well Sunday morning at the beginning of church our pastor said he had a video for us all to watch…it was that song!!!! Oh how I cried and cried and worshipped the Father. It is a wonderful song called O Glorious Day. If you get a chance check it out!!
We had a nice dinner with my parents and a small egg hunt with our kideos. Here are some pictures
The first picture is my 12 yr old Daughter Malia and then my 7 yr old Son Matthew!! They have so much of my heart, but the rest of it belongs to the man in the next picture. Here is my beloved husband Kevin!! He is trying to keep the sun out of his eyes here! lol!! Anyway we have been married for almost 14 yrs. It has not always been easy but in my eyes it has been the most incredible ride of our lives and I wouldn't trade it for anything!!
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Lite/Dark is a small cafe that serves healthy drinks, protein and sugar free energy balls, salads, quesadilla, wraps... Their concept is based on fresh fruit and dark chocolate in any form and combination. We were there on a Saturday and below you will see what we tried.
This Lite/Dark is on Utrechtsestraat 22
Yogurt with raspberries and blueberries
Protein Ball; quinoa, oats, chia, hemp, almonds, coconut and chocolate
Chocolate Energy Shake with raw chocolate, apple, banana, and mint
Veggie shake with beet, carrot, lemon and ginger
Veggie shake with spinach, pear, lemon and ginger
Wheatgrass and oranges


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Deputy Director Jeannine Sanford sent an email this morning. I thought it'd be nice to share the story:
A very sweet, very striking woman just came in and told Bernice it was her 50th birthday and she was out giving gifts to a few of her favorite organizations. Bernice called me out to meet her. We shook hands, chatted briefly. She said that she was in the military and recently returned from Iraq and was headed pretty soon to Afghanistan. She would love to volunteer but life is a little to transient now. She asked if we had any other needs and I recommend our website and got her a newsletter pointing out the address and Wish List.
I told her that we would send her a thank you letter as receipt for her check – was her address correct on her check? She said no, don't worry about it, her address isn't on her check and she didn't need a receipt. She handed me the folded check and I wished her a Happy Birthday. I went back to my desk, thinking the check would be for $50, right? Unfolded it and it was for $500. And no name or address on the check.
So angel is my best theory. : )
March 9, 2009
I think an angel just stopped by
Deputy Director Jeannine Sanford sent an email this morning. I thought it'd be nice to share the story:


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ERICA BAEZ COLON – the stylist
Thursday, April 14, 2011
ACCESSORIES!!!! They can make or break you!!! Literally!!! Okay I just wanted to share with you all some different ways and things you can do with a wonderful accessory (SCARFS). Check them out and let me know what you think. Post some of the ways that you wear your scarfs. These are a great accessory piece for this SPRING.
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Sunday, April 10, 2011
RUFFLES, RUFFLES, RUFFLES!!! If you have been out shopping then I know that you have seen all of the RUFFLES everywhere. I think they are so classy/edgy and you can wear them DAY or NIGHT and still look good. Tell me what you think about these that I have found.
ERICA BAEZ COLON – the stylist
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
If you know me then you know that I love me some JUMPSUITS!!! I wish my mother would have saved her clothes from the 60's and 70's because I would so ROCK them all of the time!!!! But, the designers that are coming out with the new SPRING 2011 jumpsuits are really HOT!!! Let me know what you think about these!!!!
ERICA BAEZ COLON – the stylist
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Friday, April 1, 2011
I found some amazing things while I was out shopping you all are going to be running to the store to get some of these HOT styles. I just couldn't help myself they were all so HOT!!!! Let me know what you think about the different styles and please give me feed back so that I can continue to help you with your style.
ERICA BAEZ COLON – the stylist
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A lot of us have a problem of trying to transition between business and after hours. So, I have some great examples to show you all on how to be able to go from the office to a date, cocktail hour, girls night out, etc. Check out these Day to Night transitions and let me know what you think. Being in the office doesn't mean you can't have style or show your fashion sense. As long as you keep it classy then you are fine.
ERICA BAEZ COLON – the stylist
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This was the weather when we left that Thursday morning...
Spent some quality time with dad at the VFW…on St. Patty's Day (duh)
… some time on the beach...
…and took pictures of pictures that dad had out...
Dad's Navy photo
Grandma & Grandpa Rotert
Mom's mom - Grandma Faunce
Mom's first visit to Dayton…she was getting dressed in Grandpa's room, fainted and fell against the cedar chest at the foot of Grandpa's bed (note the butterfly above her eye). So guess who inherited the cedar chest? ME!
Dad and Mom…obviously in someone's wedding.
One of the few … all four siblings. Donna, Sue, Pam, Steve
Mom. Not sure how old she is here…I'm guessing early 20s. Beautiful!
Our camping family. We grew up camping with friends of Dad's and their families.
LOTS of kids. Not a great picture - but I think I can name everyone…
front row - Bobby Walters, Steve (my brother), Dirk Nowling, Sue (my sister),
John Sorrell. Back Row: Donna (my sister), Sandy (friend of Bobby's), Janet Walters,
Got home in time for my Monday with Andrew and Max…
Max really looks up to his big brother Andrew!
their dog, Abner, is in charge of the remote when mom and dad aren't home!
Andrew on Career Day. (Mad) Scientist. He WILL be a scientist or engineer someday. He is very analytical. Check out this site…www.setgame.com. Andrew can do this on his own. Pretty impressive…at least his Pamma thinks so!
FINALLY get a beautiful day in the 70's…just in time to put the new swing set together in their backyard!
The swing set building crew…Nathan (friend of Nick and Mere's), Nick & Donny.
and the kids.
patiently waiting…
So we think SPRING is HERE.
Fooled again.
April 15, 2014. First time since the 1880's that April 15 didn't reach 40 degrees.
We just cut the grass for the first time two days ago.
put our patio furniture out...
grill is ready to go...
swing is out...
had to SCRAPE the windows on the van.
Forsithia bush…first time the blooms have seen snow!
and my first blooming tulip in snow!
Missing Melissa more every day. Missing HER posts. Her phone calls. Her stories. She made me laugh every day, even on her worst day.
and wishing I had one of these in my backyard….
Ok…I was sitting here trying to think of something witty…something that might remind you of Melissa and HER posts…and I couldn't think of anything. My brain has been pretty stagnant for the last few months. So I saved this post, clicked on publish, and five minutes later, Donny walks in and gave me something to write. He walks up to me and says "How much will you give me for your glasses?"
And that's where this story not only BEGINS, but ends.
The last few months I have done some things that are a little concerning to me. In March, Nick and Mere asked if I would take Max to his Kindergarten screening at Incarnation. I LOVE to see their schools, and it just happened to be on a Monday when I had the kids anyway. His appointment wasn't until 10, so we got Andrew to the bus stop at 8:30 and headed to Bob Evans (which is almost next door to Incarnation) for breakfast. 9:00 on a Monday morning and it was packed. A 20 minute wait. We didn't have time for that, so we drove down the road to Tim Horton's. Not as good, but no wait. Max's booster seat is right behind the driver seat, so I got out, got Max out, went in and ordered breakfast. We sat down and started eating. My back was to the window, and Max very casually says "Hey Pamma. Your car door is open". I looked around, and sure enough, the drive side door is standing WIDE open.
OMG. WTH???? How in the world can you walk away from your car and leave the door standing open? That was the first incident.
The kids came over Sunday afternoon. They were out in the backyard playing with the bat and ball, digging in the garden, generally taking out every toy in the shed. We had dinner and were getting ready to walk to Ritters for ice cream. I told them they had to pick up their toys, then we would go. Andrew came in and said everything was picked up, so I went out to check . The bat and ball were still in the grass, so I asked Max to put them away. Of course a little boy can't pick up a bat and ball and not swing at the ball, which he did…He threw the ball up, swung, hit the ball RIGHT IN HIS OWN FACE. He said "Pamma, I hit my nose". I looked over and he looked fine, but he had a strange look on his face. I looked again and blood was pouring out of his nose! I ran over, called for Donny to get a kleenex or SOMETHING…while Max is leaning over letting the blood pour out…finally got him to pinch his nose, got the blood cleaned up and promised him some ice cream. Walked to Ritter's, came home, got them ready for bed and got them situated with Donny and a movie. Then I had a few minutes. Sat down, got the newspaper, reached for my glasses…..and they weren't there. I put my glasses in one of three places-the glass case in my purse, on the table by my chair, or on the landing. Not in any of those places. Looked under the couch, under the bed, in the refrigerator (yes, I've put things in the refrigerator that don't belong in there…) in Donny's car. I even called Kroger thinking I took them off in the store (I remember reading the labels on something) I told the kids I'd give anyone who found my glasses $5. (My mom used to tell us she'd give us a penny for every bobby pin we could find for her. I remember thinking how rich I would be…Andrew just said "buy another pair Pamma"-boy how times have changed!) I did all the backtracking and they were no where. They just disappeared. That was the second incident.
So, am I going crazy? I think so.
The third incident happened yesterday. The kids spent the night Sunday, we got up Monday morning, painted, played some games and got ready to go to the library, then to a movie. Made the stop at the library first. It was pouring down rain when we got there - so I told the kids to get out on Andrew's side (opposite me) - his door was closer to the entrance. I ran around, got the kids out and ran to the door. We returned our books, found a couple more to check out - took about ten minutes. Had to get to the movies! Back out to the car…and you guessed it. I left the door open. AGAIN. Only this time, it was raining AND I left my purse in the car. Fortunately, nothing was missing (it was pretty early, not many people at the library on a Monday morning in the pouring rain)…just a wet seat for Andrew.
So I AM crazy. Maybe I'm getting dementia…or early onset alzheimers? I'm really getting worried about this.
Then Donny comes in tonight with my glasses. And they were cold (no they weren't in the refrigerator!) They were out in the back yard…right next to the bat that Max dropped when he hit himself in the nose…I ran to him, bent over, and the glasses fell off the top of my head.
Maybe I'm not crazy. Maybe I'm just being a good grandma. Because each incident was when I was with the kids. I am focusing so much on THEM and not focusing on other things. Like closing doors. And glasses falling off my head.
Makes me feel a little better. And makes me smile that Melissa would laugh out loud. Anything to make her laugh. Even if it makes me look silly (or stupid).
Closing with some good news…the 2014 recipient of the
Melissa Fortener McLaughlin B Positive Award
for the Fairmont Girls Basketball Team
Shea Morgan!
By the end of the week, we'll have the applications for Melissa's scholarship. The recipient will be announced May 7 at the Academic Awards Ceremony at Fairmont.
Don't forget to register for the FORT 5K…$25 if you register by May 25.
See you there!


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Lists. All of us are surrounded by lists. Or is it me? Public lists. Lists in our mind. List of dreams. List of fears. List of items that are important today. Other peoples lists. Lists of lists. A list where I wrote down "check out the name of the science that has 'lists' a it's subject".
The sweet in life is never a constraint. Or is it? Ever read Goldratt's 'Theory of constraints'? This morning I was thinking about the 'ways' (remember it's an image) we can treat the sour parts in our life. My list - first draft:
- Deny it
- Grow up! Treat it like stuff of kids
- Change point of view. It's not sour, it's sweet too
- Pick another image. It's not a constraint, it's a gift/ love/ challenge/ transition
- Face it
- After rain there will be sunshine. After sunshine rain
- Everything passes
- Ignore it
- Don't talk about it
- Get distracted when it pops up
- Share it. Communicate about it with others
- Online in a public blog
- Face-to-face with other(s)
- Talk about it with yourselves in a private diary
- Chew and ruminate/ puzzle on it
- ... - to be continued


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We wish to thank everybody who so freely gave to assist the care needs of the 7 sisters in Uganda yesterday. Because of you, we met our goal! In fact, the goal was SURPASSED!!! [Donors will be contacted about the overage.]
To date we have not had anybody sign up to be an ongoing sponsor for the 7 girls. Please, if you can give in an ongoing way towards the girls' care, consider doing so. $65 a month would cover one girl each month, but if you can sign up to give a recurring donation of another amount, that still helps. These fees ($1200) recur ever 3 months and it would be ideal to have a recurring donation base for the care and protection of these girls until a permanent family can be found for them in Uganda.
Thank you again!


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Your first thoughts I assume are..man, tell us what cards he texted about? Were they huge pulls? An auto?
My response to you would be, nah. Not even close to being a big hit. To us however, it was. What was it? A simple 2015 Panini Prestige Jameis Winston base rookie card.
Go ahead, you can start laughing.
The hobby has definitely shifted in the last ten years with everything being hit based but to hear my father's joyful noise about a simple base card rookie with a book value of $6 was music to my ears. I love hearing that despite the 10 year hiatus and the ever changing hobby that he still stuck with his roots. One that I am still grounded in myself.
The way we evaluate value of something is much different than how others might.
- Rookie cards to us, are the top dog. Doesn't matter if it's autographed, jersey, or just a plain base card. It ranks high in our collection.
- Secondly, inserts still matter. Especially if they are numbered or if they contain a top player or rookie
- Sets still hold a place. Both of us still collect, buy and trade for sets we like.
- Key players for our PC's matter and that includes base cards.
- We get excited over a $5 card. Yes, we don't need to land that $600 autograph. If you pay $2.50 for a pack and pull a $5 card it's a huge win to us.
This is just the way it has always been and probably will always be.
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From April 11-17 this past spring, I was given a beautiful gift from the Lord, an especially joyful short stay in Netherlands. The volunteer leaders of the Beje (The Hiding Place) in Haarlem, the Netherlands, invited me to attend celebrations planned around the date of the 25th anniversary of the death of Corrie ten Boom – April 15, 2008.
These included special events on April 15 which started with a prayer meeting in the very old house at Barteljorisstraat 19 (known as the Beje for short) at 10:30 AM. This was attended by the volunteers, mainly ladies, some of whom have worked there for twenty years, acting as guides to people who visit The Hiding Place, that secret room ready for service in June 1943 which did not betray its 6 inhabitants in the Nazi raid of February 1944. This year's special prayer meeting was held to praise God for the way he has used the house for so many years. Thousands of people still visit it from many countries annually.
At 2:00 PM on the same afternoon at Haarlem's Town Hall (built in 1630) not far from the Beje, an unusual meeting was held at the invitation of the Israeli Ambassador to the Netherlands. Casper ten Boom (Corrie's father) and Betsie ten Boom (her sister) were to receive, posthumously, from the Israeli government and Yad Vashem in Jerusalem, the title of Righteous Among the Nations as two of "the few who helped Jews in the darkest time in their history." Corrie herself had received this distinction in the nineteen sixties, and while she, I am sure, gave the honour back to the Lord and asked him to use it for his glory, I could not help but be glad that this special day had come. For instance, the room was full of people, most of whom I had not yet met… people like two of the three surviving children of Nollie van Woerden, Corrie's sister. Many nieces, nephews and cousins were present too, some of whom I did know. Chamber music was part of the program and children from the Dreefschool which Father ten Boom had helped found, read poetry they had composed especially for the occasion. A Dutch man, elderly now, who had been in The Hiding Place on the night of the Nazi raid in 1944, was in attendance too and so were many other interesting individuals. How Corrie ten Boom would have enjoyed it all!
There was much more to this visit. The sun shone each day in often-rainy Holland, and masses of tulips, daffodils and flowering trees and shrubs heralded spring. I lived in the Netherlands for seven years and love the people and culture. I savored the fresh bread, cheese and yoghurt, saw good friends I have known for forty years, and made new ones. On a visit to the North Sea I filled my lungs deeply with the salty air and remembered a similar expanse of shining water not too far away – the English Channel which I had seen every day as a child growing up in Hastings, Sussex, England.
On the last evening of my short stay in the Netherlands, a dinner was held for the volunteers and I was invited too and given the opportunity and privilege of addressing the group.
This led to the best memory of all -- that of talking to a young woman, a server at the dinner, whom I will call Johanna. She told me she was not a believer but had listened to my talk and wanted to know more about the life of Corrie ten Boom and about mine. So I told her about forgiveness and how the Lord Jesus is a living person who will receive all who come to him. She said she envied me what I had found, but she did not have it…him. She also said she could never forgive because of many difficulties and cruel treatment earlier in her life. So I said that she could still find the Lord Jesus… all she had to do was to ask him to show himself to her…I told Johanna to ask him to do that -- sincerely, or insincerely… but to do it. Would you pray for her?


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High Performance Grant – Ashleigh Lyons' Experience at WAG Team Future
On May 29th- 2nd June I attended the
WAG Team Future Camp at the AIS in Canberra.
This was my first time attending a camp, and what a great
experience I had.
Master coaches present at the camp included Mihai Brestyan-
new WAG National Coach, Peggy Liddick, Joshua Fabian and Dhana Antulov. I learnt a lot from these coaches, and certainly asked a lot of questions!
Each day varied, with their being either 1 or 2 training
sessions each day. On the shorter training days we had other activities such as
recovery, lectures for the gymnasts, and psychology lectures for the coaches. Most
days started with a 7:00am breakfast, which included a very cold (-5
degrees) walk from the accommodation to the dining hall. Each training session
comprised of dance, trampoline, vault, tumbling, beam and bars. Our gymnasts
worked hard on developing their beam series and dismounts, as well as their
tumbling skills. We managed to get an opportunity to play in the bungee, which
was exciting as we do not have one at Northern Districts Gymnastic Club.
I was incredibly lucky to be able to have a Q & A
session with new national coach, Mihai, to find out about the plans he has for
Australian Gymnastics in the future. All I can say is wow! There are going to
be some tough expectations, and the gymnastics community need to work together
to achieve his (and our) goals. Mihai was very passionate talking about this,
and I am excited to see what he has in store.
I have been so inspired by this opportunity to attend the
Team Future Camp, and cannot thank Gymnastics Western Australia enough for the
High-Performance Grant, enabling me to attend this event. I am looking forward
to developing the skills of our International Levels gymnasts to come back
bigger and better in 2018!


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Monday, 30 March 2015
Skills Competition at St. Clair College
This Saturday was the Skills Competition at St. Clair College. Two of our students, Logan Barr-Mulligan and Jessica Parent represented our school on the Culinary team. They both did an excellent job, with Logan placing silver and Jessica with bronze. Congratulations goes out to both of them on their outstanding performance! One of these well deserving students will represent our school at the Qualifying round in London on April 18th.
Friday, 27 March 2015
Monday, 23 March 2015
Boys Baseball Tryouts will be held in the gym on Tuesday March 24th at 2:30pm.
Be sure to bring all of your equipment.
Model UN Trip
The ACS Model United Nations team returned from Kalamazoo, Michigan as March Break began and brought back valuable knowledge and a genuine pride and appreciation of belonging to a global organization dedicated to peace and cooperation. Each delegate put forth a noteworthy effort and engaged in the debates as a true ambassador of democracy. A special congratulations goes out to Mitchell Hebert for receiving second honours for his contributions during the crisis committees which took place for 2 of the 4 conference days.
The ACS and Catholic Central teams representing Canada among over 500 American delegates.
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
Entrepreneurship - PLEASE VOTE!!
Three groups of ACS students who are currently running their own side businesses have entered the province wide Make Your Pitch video competition
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE vote for them, and vote often. Each person can vote once per day - so tell everyone you know to go on facebook and help these Raiders get some province-wide recognition.
Zaheem Riberdy and Damon Chor are currently the MOST VIEWED video in the London Region (Windsor to Kitchener). His custom designs are great!!
Christian D'Agnillo, Jacob Schwab and Jakov Novak have huge upside with their drone photography business
Enzo Campa, Dan Burns and Jacob Schwab are continuing to build their 3D printing business
Samples of Zaheem's Work:
Monday, 9 March 2015
ACS Model United Nations team
The ACS Model United Nations team is heading to Kalamazoo Michigan for the Mid American Model United Nations conference from March 10-14. They will compete against hundreds of American delegates while discussing current world events. Good luck at the conference!
Friday, 6 March 2015
O.F.S.S.A Wrestling & Swimming Results
Earlier this week two Raider swimmers travelled to Toronto to compete at the OFSAA Championships.
Both girls made The "A" finals!
Junior Denise Bueno finished 7th in the Breaststroke and Mackenzie Noble finished 8th in the Sr Girls' Breaststroke.
Congratulations to both Denise and MacKenzie on outstanding performances
Earlier this week three Raider wrestlers were at the WFCU in Windsor to compete at the OFSAA Championships.
Sadie Chantler finished in the TOP 12.
Denroi Clemente and Anastaysia Pharr both finished in the TOP 8.
Congratulations on outstanding performances.
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
Fwd: Swing into Spring!
Mark your calendars!
The ACS Music program will be hosting our annual Swing into Spring Dinner Dance on Friday March 27 at the Fogolar.
The evening will feature live music provided by our many talented ACS musicians as well as Big Louie and the Band following dinner.
Hope you can join us!
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Christian Vegh in BOOM! Magazine
Great feature in BOOM! magazine about Assumption student Christian Vegh:
Public Speaking Contest Winners!
On Sunday, 16 students from around Windsor and Essex County competed in the Essex Youth Center Optimist Club public speaking contest. From the competitors, the top 3 were selected to represent the region in the district level competition. Of those who advanced, two were from Assumption! Tejas Pandya's speech scored first overall while Allison Nguyen was tied for second place. They will be representing Windsor/Essex at the next level of competition in a couple week.
Congratulations to you both!
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