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President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has been elected as chairman of ECOWAS to take over from Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe
Buhari was elected as chairman at the 53rd session of the ECOWAS Summit of Heads of states in Lome on Tuesday.
Preceding the Heads of State summit was a joint summit between ECOWAS and the Central African bloc, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
A communique issued at the close of the summit said its aim "was to create conditions for sustainable peace and a secured environment in the common area of the two regions."
At the heart of deliberations were: security, peace and stability and the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. The African Union chief, Moussa Faki Mahamat was also in attendance.
Heads of Stae or representative from the ECOWAS were Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.
Also, a Ghanaian High Court Judge was Tuesday, July 31, 2018, sworn in together with three others to man the ECOWAS Court of Justice as part of the opening ceremony of the 53rd Ordinary Session of the Authority of heads of states and governments of the sub-regional body.
Justice Edward Amoako Asante, who commenced his work as a circuit court judge and rose to the high court in Ghana would now sit with six other colleagues on the seven-member panel to adjudicate issues.
Justice Asante who has been at the bench and bar for 23years swore the oath before the 15 member ECOWAS heads of states.
Ghana's delegation to the summit was led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.


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I'm on the Amtrak Northeast Regional, headed for Scotch Plains, NJ where I will preach at Willow Grove Presbyterian tomorrow morning and lead a workshop for the community in the afternoon. (Many thanks to my friend Denise Anderson for preaching for the good folks of Tiny Church tomorrow morning!)
It was a stressful day getting to this point---I'll spare you the boring details---but there's nothing like a train ride to calm the mind and lull a person into a lovely Sabbathy space. I can see why Amtrak's writing residencies are so popular. Some day...
I write and talk in workshops about creating margins in our lives. I get a bit frantic without a buffer between this thing and that thing. Unfortunately, I have not done well at margins lately. But as grace would have it, my host in NJ suggested the train, even though I could easily drive. And I'm glad she did. Train travel is a buffer experience. (Oh look, there goes Wilmington!)
October is a big month for our household. Robert has some travel, I have a couple of speaking events I'm really looking forward to in Alexandria, VA and Austin, TX, and our church's 100th anniversary is happily upon us. Oh, and did I mention our 20th wedding anniversary? It will all zip by if we are not intentional about creating some breathing space in between those good but immovable objects. Wish us luck... and I wish you luck & grace too, for the living of your days.
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Morning all, hope you're well, here's today's quandary. Feel free to continue with the older threads at the same time
Morning all, hope you're well, here's today's quandary. Feel free to continue with the older threads at the same time
While I do believe that historical accuracy is important. I believe it's only important in regards to units themselves. For instance a Battle Ship should have the correct name, weapons, size, look, speed etc
As far multi-player I do not think it is as important to have historic battles emulated exactly as history recorded. To me I felt the developers put to much emphasis on historical accuracy and it limited aspects of the game. For instance it's probably why maps were locked down with certain units, starting locations etc.
They wanted to capture the historical value from famous battles, but in doing so they limited the game. You have to remember the audience your dealing with. While you do have some historical buffs playing the game, no one playing this game was probably alive during WWII. I'm willing to wager outside of a few hundred fans (probably less) no one really knows the exact details of every battle, every ship that was a part of the battle, or how the island/area actually looked.
I think the dev's have the opportunity to cater to both audiences. You can give historical Buffs what they like and at the same time improve re-playability.
I go back to what I stated earlier. Maybe having 3-5 different scenarios for each Map.
Coral Sea
Scenario 1 (Historically correct battle)
Scenario 2 (Different units/Objectives)
Scenario 3 (Different units/Objectives)
etc, etc...
Then have the host choose which scenario to play from the Lobby. Example would be Coral Sea Map, Scenario 3.
There are some maps that are just huge and beautiful looking, but I didn't even play them because I hated the units/objectives. Should a entire map be ruined because the units/objectives are not liked by someone?
I agree with Shamrock. "The Best Of Both Worlds" can be achieved here by unlocking game content to be global across SP and MP. By this I mean, All single player physical maps should be available to skirmish and multiplayer games: Shamrock's scenario system is ideal. I would like to see this implemented as a "Load/Save" function, with the game always allowing customization of those scenarios in terms of units, positions - and maybe scaled health values, scaled damage values - stuff which can really make a novelty game too. Obviously vanilla scenarios should be flagged so they can't be overwritten.
Also, as a very important point, this is a good idea, but it must be correctly done over multiplayer - the server list should show server name, map and maybe an icon representation of the customized configuration. An especially easy way to distinguish vanilla from customized server would also be a good thing.
Well, like shamrock said, there are history buffs out there who would have liked to see more historical acrruacy, and I'm one of them. Like for instance, I would have liked Samar to have six CE, four DD, including the Johnston, and a few DE, against the Japanese Centre force.
However, I do realize that not everybody would like this. I think that Shamrock hit the nail on the head with the different scenarios. I think that most people would agree with him.
But in terms of the next game, if it takes place in the Atlantic, I think it would be extremely one-sided if say, the Prince of Whales and the other ship (Forget the name) pounded on a crippled Bismark controlled by only one player. You guys did a good job with the last game in terms of keeping it fair, yet somewhat true to history, so I'm sure you could get around this. Maybe make a two on two room that has the Hood and Prince of Whales against the Bismark and her Heavy Cruiser escort?
As in terms of ships, weapons, ect., I am almost certain that KG5s like the Prince of Whales, the Warspite, all KG5s, had torpedeos. Also, I think that a fight against the Yamato and the Iowa should be in the US favor because of the fact that the US had armor piercing rounds, and better accuracy. But enough of me rambling on!
Hope you find that helpful.
I think BSM is close to realistic enough for me in gameplay.
Maybe a bit less powerful damage control in game would be my preference, maybe slow down repairs and plugging leaks by 25-33%. Definately if your magazine goes up it should be one huge explosion an no mre ship imho, like in veteran mode singleplayer.
Perhaps Realistic Damage could be a toggle option the host can select a bit like the Realistic or Veteran level of single player. This option could also be used to toggle On/OFF other option like realistic sonar and torpedoe duds etc
Ai fire could also be a bit more accurate as well, so the emphasis isnt just on player controlled ships being so much more effective than ai controlled ships. (in multiplayer im thinkin here)
A Historical campaign could also be a bit longer an non linear, perhaps players build up there ships, fleet and crew over the missions. So replaying would alow you to choose different force options.
Longer Guns ranges and larger maps would also add to the feeling of the expanse of the pacific.
Like most il think of more and try an add em ....
I have two thoughts here, the first relates to playability and Dogmeatz idea of making damage control a bit less powerful. I agree wholeheartedly that the damage control abilities of these units is very arcade-ish and unrealistic. But so is the ability to deliver damage. It's also very unrealistically easy to do damage to enemy ships with just about every weapon system. So I would prefer that we either...
1) keep things the same because there is some balance currently between the two (damage control and damage deliverability); or
2) tweak both the damage control and damage delivery capabilities to be more realistic, to keep things in balance. However, I think this second option would make things less fun for a majority of players.
My second thought here relates to Dremora's discussion of more realistic Samar. I could see including these types of very historical scenarios for the more hardcore history wargamers, but I don't think in the long run that these would be very much fun for the majority of the players. With the current ease of sinking a DD with a BB or CA, Samar would be way too easy for the IJN.
Same could be said if you made Surigao more historical. Give the US six old BBs instead of 2, and a whole lot more CLs and CAs, and you would make that map a landslide for the US, and a lot more boring for the IJN players.
The fact is that the fleet admirals weren't seeking balanced encounters. They wanted the most lopsided conditions they could get, and they often got it. Makes for great history, but can make for some lousy wargaming.
Solution here is just to make scenario editors that allow us to create our own versions of history, whether we want more accurate or more balanced.
Regarding Historical Accuracy..
I have a very different opinion for this issue in regards to Single and Multi Player.
Question to Kier...Was the IJN campain not developed due to the fact that if it was completed successfully then that would not have been the outcome of the war?
I think Historical Accuracy is a must for Ship/Plane/Base models, coloring, weapons, sounds ect.
Reproducing famous battles in game form has been going on for years. The question is what is best for gameplay and the purchaser. BS:M has established itself with the first incarnation as being grounded in History with it's campaign and I don't see a problem continuing with that precident. History lessons combined with a fun game equals win win.
However with Multi-Player I think all bets are off. Other games based on history add both realistic and "fantasy" scenarios to multi-player settings. Example being capture the flag in any FPS WWII game. For Battlestations I would wholeheartily endorse battles that DID NOT take place using the same weapons/ships/planes from the WWII era.
For instance, how about a battle between German and US Forces in New York Harbor?
Bottom line:
Single Player = Grounded in History
Multi Player = Have both historical settings and get a bit crazy as well.
i think the scenario PACIFIC war is ok, dont mix it whit ATLANTIC war. the pacific war is much more even than the atlantic war.
in carriers,bb´s and all other ships.
in an atlantic scenario you can add only land installations and airfields for the german side, that sucks!!
also there are no really big battles in this war, the most important part of the atlantic war is....
german subs vs. convois
my grandpa dies on an german sub so i know a bit about this
exapt the battle of bismark vs. hood & maybe destroy the scharnhorst this scenario sucks!!
tirpitz destroyed in an norge fyord
gneisenau destroyed by own crew
prinz eugen destroyed by Abomb bikini atoll
better eidos makes the pacific war more realistic and add new locations like...
raid of truk as MPbut involve the correct ships this time^^
raid of wake island
japanese inland sea
battle of kure
funny in last game was the zuiho in midway and the akagi in samar haha
pls think about 1 important part of this war in late time!! add the KAMIKAZE attacks!!
pls to all trust me the atlantic war is boring and after 3-4 maps (battles) we run out of realistic maps!!
I think the ships and planes themselfs should be accurate and historical. We have to remember that people lived and died on these great ships and planes. So as a respect to them i stronly feel that at least should be represented.
Single player i agree should follow history. Have a allied route and an Axis route. They dont have to be the same story.
so lets say its the Alantic and Med theaters.
Aliies would be to start hunting u boats and the graff spree, moving on with sink the Bismarck and the attacks on Toronto. Ending with sinking the sharnhourst.
The Axis missions could be to sink convoys, brake out into the alantic with the bismarck (battle of denmark strait) and sharnhourst and gneisenau constent convoy attacks and the channel dash.
This way both sides have a goal that they must reach at the end of the campain, Allies want to sink the German and italian capital ships and the Germans and italians want to sink convoys.
Muti player should be historic but leave it open. Like Bismarck and Prinze eugen Vs Hood and Prince of wales. It is open and either side can win.
As long as the game is balanced!
On that note. I dont think the game should be more history acc then balanced. some sacrifices have to be made to make an enjoyable game. A well balanced game is an enjoyable game.
As for gameplay
i think there could be 4 settings to a game.
Easy Med Vet and Historic.
Historic your damage control is limited. If your guns get destoryed then hard luck thats it. Same goes for flooding if you are hit by torps and taking on water you will have to slow down for a certain amount of time.
pls to all trust me the atlantic war is boring and after 3-4 maps (battles) we run out of realistic maps!!
i disagree. It leasted from 1939 to 1945 and has alot of actions in it.
but as i have always said, if the atlantic is to be made i think the Mediterranean theater should be joined in aswell.
This is a huge subject to discuss but on a high level I tend to agree with the idea that in games such as BS:M the overriding design objective should be to find the correct balance between being faithful for history/fact vs. playable and enjoyable for MOST of the people. We should not forget that ultimately the developer's and producer's objective is to sell as many copies as possible so it is key to please the "crowd" versus a few individuals.
Not knowing the upcoming questions I make an assumption that "historical setting / accuracy" is not to be mixed up with "realism", so the physics of the game will be discussed later.
I have 3 major components
1. Accuracy / faithful to history in terms of units appearing in the game
A) My say is that being accurate just helps making the game more playable. Taking the unit's parameters from the "real life" is going to create the advantages/disadvantages that was present in the war and this will result in diversifying the units in a good way. Historical accuracy on this is going to cause get closer to the different war doctrines Japan and the US was representing so the opportunity is going to be there to rely on the different strengths / weaknesses in the game.
B) I always feel bad and dislike it when a game tries to mix real life unit elements with fictional ones. Either the developer builds a fictional "universe" and unit system or just take the real one.
C) Once we have historical units modeled in the game it is the best to take names, parameters (e.g. weapons), etc. as accurate as possible. The great example of not doing it right in the game is the Nachi. In game it has 4 front turrets and for weeks I was puzzled how come the Japanese designers were so "stupid" to leave the back of the ship undefended. Going after the facts made me realize that in real life DESPITE the fact that the ship was really built for frontal assault type duties it HAD rear turrets.
D) Last but not least if the in-game unit HAS to be different from reality it would be good to create a different name for it – just to illustrate that it is NOT exactly that.
2. Battles and scenarios / maps (missions?)
A) For me it is key to be able to re-play the scenarios as they happened back then – as accurately as possible. However. This does not mean we should stick to this. At this component it really "haunts back" badly that the game is so inflexible in terms of freedom to create scenarios and pick & choose units for the battles. Just by creating this flexibility would resolve this "problem" 90% and after that it won't matter which side individual players would take – everybody can be pleased.
B) Sorry to say this but my reference to BS:M on this matter is still Company of Heroes. Obviously BS:M puts much more emphasis on the "first person action experience" but in terms of scenarios, missions, maps the two games are clearly in the same league. The only difference is HOW the player accomplishes the mission – CoH requires much more strategy and unit development, whereas BS:M needs more decisions as when and where the player would need to take the action in it's own hands to maximize victory chances.
3. Weapons
A) It is borderline as it is going to belong to here or a future "realism" topic, however the way weapons act and behave (damage capabilities, possible configurations, reload times, etc) should follow suit with point 1 (unit realism). The biggest inaccuracy for me in this game is bomb types and shell types for ships (armor piercing or other variations).
If there won't be a specific "realism" topic later I'll add more to this…
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that means BB&CA vs. BB&BBLike Bismarck and Prinze eugen Vs Hood and Prince of wales
thats not even!
the prinz eugen is an cruiser not an BB
i wasnt saying it is balanced i was stating that in single player the game should be historical accuracy, so that battle would be won by the Germans in the German campain.
In Mutli player you can choose your side. Ok it might be a bit off balance but because either side has a chance to win. (The game will not end if the Bismarck is sunk) then its not historical accuracy but open. Of course there would need to be some artistic design like the Germans had subs in the area or air bases but the point i was trying to get across is that in Mutli player the maps can be the same, the units can be the same but the end game wont be.
Of course i still agree that in MP the gamer should be able to pick his or her own units.
My take on these threads and questions that the objective is to provide a good flavor of opinions and viewpoints on the subjects.
Cardinal rules to these kind of brainstorming is that "every idea is a good idea" and even if an idea LOOKs bad at the first time nobody KNOCKS it off.
After all I prefer that if we need to correct and disagree with each other we do it behind the scenes quietly not "flooding" the thread with arguments that does not enrich the topic itself and makes harvesting the ideas more difficult.
Emphasis huh? Well for me its split down the middle,
As far as accuracy concerning individual ships I think thats what were really looking for, Iowa goin 33 knots, carriers having their deck guns, that I think we'd appreciate.
However, as far as missions and campaigns go? No no no! Honestly, I've read them in history books, seen 'em on discovery channel and played 'em on SSI's Great Naval Battles. For gameplay content it seems very SILLY to me to LIMIT your gameplay based on historical settings when they're are so many "what if's" fans are clamoring for.
Try and keep the Ships/Planes (units) accurate to within Gameplay balances. Even though the Iowa could go 33knots in real life I'm happy with the 25knots in game cause it still makes it a "Fast BB" if on the Sibuyan Sea map it was given the extra knots over the Yammie's you could execute the "fall away" shot all day. The Yammie's would be at a distinct disadvantage. We've run this map at least 80+ times and have never lost as the USN and only twice from the IJN. The US doesn't need any more advantages on that one.
BUT don't dumb down a unit too much, just try and set scenerios where the ship selections/numbers and positions convey strategic advantages. Also I should note that even though I'm all for Balanced Maps playing the unbalanced ones is fun as well. I do enjoy the IJN side on Vella Gulf and it's very satisfying winning vs Good players on it. Again I like Shamrocks Secenerio ideas for individual maps where you can have the historical setup, the balanced setup and the unbalanced setup (opposite of the historical setup).
Make the Single Player part of the Campaign the More Historically Accurate one. Leave the Mutliplayer WIDE open, I love Sblendo's take on it.
I STILL play my Great Naval Battles (I-IV) on the PC (using DosBox). Being a Sim I can play a single convoy attack for over 6 hours! However much I love that game I don't want to see that sort of Sim detail given to BSM. I think Eidos really hit on something here with the Action RTS type of game, it appeals to Simers, RTSers and the more patient FPSers. Thank God it weeds out the ADD FPSers and the online community is the most mature compared to my experiences with GOW, GRAW and Madden.
Also continuing with GNBNA when I got the German Plan Z disk expansion it made the game SO much more fun, I was finally able to take the British Navy head on. Plus did I mention Sea Stukas!
There's a lot of battles that could be made from the Atlantic/Med campaign. The Bismark, River Plate, Commerce Raiders, Convoy Escort, Convoy Wolfpack attack, Invasion of Norway, Sub attack at Scapa Flow, British Mini Sub attack vs Tirpitz(and air), Raid on Taranto, Channel Dash, Area around Malta, Deny Resupply at Torbruk. Add in What ifs and the scenerios are endless.
For the single player you should try and keep it fairly historically accurate at least for the major campaigns. You could always have side missions that cover a what if scenario. Maybe have 7 - 10 historical battles and side missions of 7 - 10 what if missions. While the historical missions help ground the story in reality the what if missions will keep the player interested. As a beta tester for Pacific Storm and Pacific Storm: Allies I always found the what if missions to be allot of fun.
I agree with many posts in this thread, gaming needs to be enjoyable, naval simulations at the War College or at the Admiralty were and are totally detailed and take days and weeks sometimes, and this is not what this game is about. BUT i do agree that historic accuracty is a MUST repeat MUST for the units and their capacities.
The entire reality of naval war is what your ship can do and what your opponent be it weather, reefs, running out of chow or fuel, or what your enemy fleet, squadron, unit or distant admiral will do and can do to you......
so that should be solidly be based on what was actually possible at the time, or this game becomes science ficiton.
BUT I also agree that single player, where the realm of chance and possiblity AND multi player can have great possiblities with a wide open field of new potential. Give the player or players the units, and the resources and the info on the map, or the charts, the realities of the situation, i.e. convoy, landing, fleet action for local or regional dominance, raid, whatever.....and let the opponents, multi player, AI vs player, go at it.
The greatest interest I have always felt about naval war is how much things can depend on not just the reality but the PERCIEVED reality for the opposing local commanders who have to give the orders, be they the squadron commander, the fleet admiral on his flag bridge, the captain of an individual ship or the swabbie about the push the igniter on a depth charge or pull the switch for Tube # 1. So Im saying let the experinece have both the potential and the full range of possiblities for each commander, let them sink or swim with their decisions. True, in some ways this can be complex, and may require a player to retart in an ongoing campaign, by "transfering" their flag to another ship or another avator in game, if thiey go down with their ship as so many great skippers and commanders did in WWII (Bismark, Yamamoto, Hood, Sharnhorst, Glorious, Courageous, Barham, Arizona, Gloworm, The Lancastria at Dunkirk, Graf Spee,(after the battle), Wahoo, and countless more.....they can 'live' on in the game with a transfer to another unit or base.
I would also like to see units and fleets depart and return to bases, in a realitic way, and be provisioned at sea or NOT as the case may be, that was an essential part of operational doctrine and reality at the time and stil is today. Fuel limitations affected every action I can think of, and caused some of the greatest defeats and victories or affected them greatly.
So Logistics would be very cool to see added in, both in terms of fuel and operations but ammunition as well. Large ships could not fire indefinitley the big guns had to be replaced after a suprisingly small number of rounds fired, ditto smaller guns as well and they just could not pour out shells wiithout thorght for wear and tear,....and often mechanical or other difficulties interupted fire and operations in other ways.
Damage hit and impact is another very large area for accuracy and one that might be enhanced as could be damage control and doctrine.
So to sum up, i think historical accuracy can bring a lot to the game and any naval gaming, and I think that it is important to not forget the sacrifices and real huge commitment made by the officers and seamen of all fleets in WWII who served under incredibly harsh and tough conditions, gave their lives countlessly, and heroically with with such devlotion to duty, words and thoughts cannot express it fully...i feel to honor them we need to honor the reality of that time in the accuracy of the units and their capacities and also the realities of the maps and campaigns, but allow as much openness and creativity in the outcome of the battles as possible. It will take some sophisticated coding and game design but if anyone can do it, Edios can.


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In a recent document, The Pastoral Challenges of the Family in the Context of Evangelization, the Vatican re-affirmed the Catholic Church's ancient teachings on marriage while addressed many modern challenges to the institution. The Instrumentum Laboris, or "working document," is a preparatory guide for an upcoming Extraordinary Synod of Bishops - a gathering of the Church's leaders worldwide - which will focus on problems facing the family in the modern age.
Last year, the Pope asked for input from around the world, from Bishops, theological experts, and the laity, and the document frames most of its observations in terms of these "responses."
Referencing the differences between true marriage and same-sex unions, the document explains:
On unions of persons of the same sex, the responses of the bishops' conferences refer to Church teaching. There are absolutely no grounds for considering homosexual unions to be in any way similar or even remotely analogous to God's plan for marriage and family.
The responses describe... where States have introduced legislation recognizing civil unions or so-called "marriages" between homosexual persons. In some countries, the situation reflects a real redefining of marriage, where the couple is viewed only in legal terms, with such references as "equal rights" and "non-discrimination" without any thought to a constructive dialogue in the matter based on the deeper anthropological issues involved and the centrality of the integral well-being of the human person, especially the integral well-being of the children in these unions.
Every bishops' conference voiced opposition to "redefining" marriage between a man and a woman through the introduction of legislation permitting a union between two people of the same sex.
Describing how "the legal systems in many countries are having to make laws on situations which are contrary to the traditional dictates of the natural law," the document cites both "homosexual unions" and also "gender ideology":
Very few responses and observations demonstrated an adequate, popular understanding of the natural law.
The responses and observations also show that the adjective "natural" often is understood by people as meaning "spontaneous" or "what comes naturally." Today, people tend to place a high value on personal feelings and emotions, aspects which appear "genuine" and "fundamental" and, therefore, to be followed "simply according to one's nature."
Situated in this context is the increased diffusion of the ideology called gender theory, according to which the gender of each individual turns out to be simply the product of social conditioning and needs and, thereby, ceasing, in this way, to have any correspondence to a person's biological sexuality.
The need to find an effective, positive, and winsome way of teaching the faith, however, is a central concern for the Vatican, and and so the document takes pains re-affirmed the Church's teaching on the importance of family
Many responses see a need to go beyond simply condemning this ever-pervasive [gender] ideology and to respond with persuasive argumentation against this position, now widely spreading in many western societies. In this way, the Church's position on the subject of fatherhood and motherhood will be a strong voice in the anthropological change which some very influential persons are promoting.
The family is acknowledged in the People of God to be an invaluable asset, the natural setting in which life grows and develops and a school of humanity, love and hope for society.
One of the great challenges of the family today consists in attempts at its privatization, running the risk of forgetting that the family is "the fundamental cell of society, where we learn to live with others despite our differences and to belong to one another" (EG, 66). What needs to be clearly delineated is the idea of the family as a resource in society, that is to say, a source of the essential virtues for a life in community. In a family, a person learns a sense of the common good and experiences the goodness of living together. Without the family, a person is unable to emerge from his individualism, since it is the only place to learn the power of love to sustain life, and "without a love which is trustworthy, nothing could truly keep men and women united. Human unity would be conceivable only on the basis of utility, on a calculus of conflicting interests or on fear, but not on the goodness of living together, not on the joy which the mere presence of others can give" (LF, 51).
The entire document is available here. It is a very interesting read that should put to rest the claims in many quarters that the Catholic Church under Pope Francis is anywhere near changing its teaching on the nature of marriage. But it also should encourage marriage defenders, and not only Catholic ones, with its affirmative and clear analysis of the challenges facing the family today, and its positive restatement of ancient truths in answer to modern questions.


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DIY Advice – Varnishing Wood
1.Choose a well-lit, well-ventilated area.
2.Choose an area that is free of dust and dirt.
3.Pay attention to the temperature and humidity. The temperature in the area you will be varnishing should be between about 21°C to 26°C. If it is too hot, the varnish will dry too quickly, resulting in tiny air bubbles forming.
4.Wear proper protection.
Varnishing the wood
- Prepare the varnish for the initial coat, if necessary.Some varnishes, such as those that come in a spray can, do not need any preparation; other types of varnishes should be thinned for the first coat. This helps seal the wood and prepare it for the proceeding coats. The rest of the coats do not need to be thinned.
- If you are using an oil-based varnish, thin it with a paint thinner, such as turpentine. Use one part varnish to one part thinner.
- If you are using a water-based or acrylic-based varnish, thin it with water instead. Use one part varnish to one part water.
2 Apply the first coat of thinned varnish and let it dry. Use a flat paintbrush or foam applicator to apply the varnish to the wood. Use long, even strokes, and work along the wood grain. Let this first coat dry for 24 hours.
3 Sand the first coat and wipe it with a damp cloth. After you have applied the initial coat of thinned varnish, you will need to smooth it out. You can do this by buffing the surface of the varnished wood with 280-grit sandpaper, and then using a dry cloth to wipe away any dust or debris.
- Make sure that you wipe down your work space with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust caused by the sanding.
- Make sure that you clean your brush with paint thinner (if you are using an oil-based varnish) or water (if you are using a water-based varnish).
4 Apply the next coat of varnish and allow it to dry. Using a clean brush or a new foam applicator, apply the varnish to the wooden piece. Once again, make sure that you are brushing along the wood grain. You do not have to thin this layer. Wait 24 hours for this layer to dry.
- If you are using a spray on varnish, you can spray on another coat. Make sure to keep the can 6 to 8 inches away from the surface, and spray on a single, light coat. If you spray the varnish on too thickly, you may end up with puddles, drips, and runs.
5 Sand the second coat and wipe it clean with damp cloth. Once the second coat of varnish has dried, sand it gently with a fine-grit sandpaper, such as 320-grit. Let the varnish dry 24 hours before applying the next coat, and remember to clean your work space of any dust or dirt caused by the sanding.
6 Continue applying more varnish and sanding between coats. Apply 2 to 3 more coats of varnish. Remember to let the varnish dry between coats, and to sand and wipe the varnish clean before applying more varnish. Always work along the grain when applying and sanding the varnish. When you get to the last coat, do not sand it. You can continue working with 320-grit sandpaper, or move up to 400-grit.
- For optimal results, consider waiting 48 hours before applying the final coat.
7 Wait for the varnish to finish curing. Varnish will typically need some time to finish curing. To prevent ruining the varnish, leave your wooden piece some place where it will not be disturbed.


text: Home » Entertainment » Why Kemi Olunloyo is still in prison – EiE Entertainment Why Kemi Olunloyo is still in prison – EiE Published on March 23, 2017 By Danielle Ogbeche A civil society group, Enough is Enough, EiE, has revealed popular US trained journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, is still being held in prison because she is unable to meet her bail conditions. Recall that Kemi had announced that she had been locked up in the Port Harcourt prison for allegedly defaming Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministries. However, days after she was arrested and charged with cyber crime for her post about the Pastor, the group has tweeted that they confirmed why the 'Snitch Lady' was still being held in detention. In a series of tweets, EIE said, "KemiOlunloyo: We've confirmed that she was arrested in Ibadan & brought to PH. She's unable to meet bail conditions & is in prison. "She's not with @PoliceNG but the Prison Service. "Unable to confirm the nature of the charges or her court date. "We continue to explore all leads for more information." Meanwhile, Ms. Olunloyo, says her fans need not meet her at the airport on her release on bail. She said her arrest was not unconnected with a post she published alleging the pastor was having an affair with actress Iyabo Ojo and gave her the Range Rover she is driving. Download Daily Post App. Subscribe to Daily Post Newsletter. Advertise with us. Send us enquiries, press releases. Related Topics:EiEKemi Olunloyo You may like You were never one of our staff – CNN Supervisor tells Kemi Olunloyo 'Fake pregnancy': Tonto Dike reacts to Linda Ikeji, Kemi Olunloyo's clash Linda Ikeji, Kemi Olunloyo clash over blogger's pregnancy How my cousin, Akinkunle lost N40million loan to friends – Kemi Olunloyo My father was a ritualist; Bishop Adeboye, Oyedepo were drug dealers – Kemi Olunloyo claims [VIDEO] Kemi Olunloyo gives reasons IPOB is more dangerous than Fulani Herdsmen


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About the Summerland Cottage (2)
The first person I knew personally who lived in this house was M. She often walked with her little dog down the hill to get to the beach. She was a spiritual teacher for many people. At one point there were about 50 people crowded in the living room and kitchen seeking something more meaningful in their lives. But eventually, there were about 20 people who worked consistently on finding Self and sitting in silence. I was one of them, so this house was like our home. The whole group people were bound to it. What I learned most from M was unconditional love, and how to make choices to lead a happier life. Later on, M moved to a bigger house by the beach as a divine payoff for her kindness as I can think of. I believe when a person gives to the universe and universe gives back, just like air flows freely in and out of a house. The group started to meet at M's new home. That was our spiritual family in Santa Barbara. But now and then, new comers would still meet at the Summerland cottage.
After M moved out, B moved into the Summerland cottage as M's guest. Then people in Summerland started to see B walking her dog on the hill. B was a nun since the age of eighteen. She painted the house with her favorite color and bought a turquoise-colored car. Little did she know, her life as a nun which she had pursued most of her life was about to change. In her 70's, she had made a shocking shift in her life, that was to leave the nunnery. A long process was required by the church and then a priest had come to see her and eventually released her from her vows. B started to have an ordinary life like other people living in Summerland, such as going to see movies, and walking dog on the beach, as well as tasting the delicious apple pie in a small restaurant down the hill. One day, she told me she had met an older gentleman when she picked me up from airport. She turned on the radio in her car and there was his voice explaining classic music. He worked for a local radio station in Santa Barbara. With rosy cheeks, she said: "I did not know he is so famous!" The gentleman and B shared their life values.They had tea together at the Summerland cottage and walked together on the hill. B eventually took her last breath not long after the gentleman passed away. She had enjoyed Summerland cottage and the Summerland cottage had given her nurturing from the Divine heart and the human heart.
E moved into the Summerland cottage after B, then people in Summerland started to see her walking on the hill with her little dog. In her 70's, she had dyed her hair in red. She also became a spiritual guide for beginners. People started to gather regularly at the Summerland cottage again for spiritual teachings. She had a wonderful mothering and nurturing energy, and she had a talent for gardening. She created a vegetable garden beside the house and spent many hours there. One day, I came to visit her. She shared with me that her health was not good due to a defective medical device that the doctor had put in her body many years ago. In her voice, I could not hear the slightest complaint or resentment. She finally decided to move to where she was closer to her children. On the day when she moved away, I saw her off outside the Summerland cottage. She loaded all her belongings in her little blue truck including her little dog, and waved good-bye to me.
After E moved away, that was when M called me. I was very excited to be the new owner of the Summerland cottage. After I moved in, I set up new fence panels to define the boundaries of the property, and planted bamboos to give the backyard more privacy. I put in a spa where I could watch the starry sky when I immersed myself in the warm bubbling water and felt the cool air on my face.
Soon, people in Summerland started to see me pushing a twin stroller up the hill-- I had given birth to twin boys; and years passed by, we were walking up the hill together. The children scamper and play about the whole backyard in daytime, and make wishes to the stars at night. I often tell them to be careful about what they wish for, because the place we live in is magical. Whatever we wish for can be manifested very soon. My proof is moving into the Summerland cottage, I wished very hard to have one child, and I was blessed with two of them.
No doubt about it, the Summerland cottage is a special house; it always helps people to find their truth and create changes in their lives. In the Summerland cottage, M started to follow her calling to teach the teachers of spirituality, she shared her teachings to benefit many and created a spiritual family; In the Summerland cottage, B found her deepest love not only for God but also for another human being. In the Summerland cottage, E discovered the truth of who she was, and lived as a example of a diving being as well as an earthy gardener. In the Summerland cottage, I find the new part of myself, with growing wings of motherhood as I raise my two boys. I enjoy singing and dancing with them at home. I thank the three incredible women who had previously lived in the same house, for they had manifested the loving energy that pervades the Summerland cottage, the miraculous place and our loving home.
Now we have groups here all the time, and many thanks to this nurturing healing place.


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So I am nearly finished with the complete revisions of the first two chapters of Vessel of Dreams, as well as the cosmetic surgery of chapter three. I have promised both and myself that I will have this proposal out to Luna by the time of my birthday, which is on October 22nd. This is both exhilarating and downright scary. It will be my first professional submission and I have butterflies in my stomach already. I entered the Writers of the Future contest 2 or 3 times, but that wasn't quite professional and I am (fortunately) _much_ better at writing novels than I am shorts. One would think I would be _less_ nervous submitting something that I am better at writing. No such luck–I have much higher expectations this time. And yet, having a firm basis in reality, I also fear the worst.
Don't worry, I'm just talking myself through all this. I have every expectation of submitting the proposal by my birthday, and I _will_ do so. Come hell or high water. With that in mind, since it's been really slow at work today I have been researching the oh-so-fun (tongue-in-cheek again) art of the synopsis. I have even jotted down several pages of notes regarding my book and started the first couple of paragraphs of the synopsis. It's crap, I tell you! Pure, unadulterated crap! The websites I am referring to make it look so much easier than it actually _is_!
Okay, enough ranting. I have given myself permission to suck bat guano this first run through. The important thing is to get it _down_, let it sit, and then go over it with a clothespin and fine-tooth comb. Er, perhaps that should be big red pen instead of fine-tooth comb, but whatever. The point is that I am going to revise the synopsis until it is the best that I can achieve. I will then go over the first three chapters once more, polish them brightly, and send both along with a cover letter off to Luna. Then the _real_ fun begins–I get to finish revising the rest of VoD.
Oddly enough, I think having gone through this entire process of writing a synopsis will make those revisions easier. I have already seen several places in which I can improve the story. So–that's a bonus!


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There was no question about bringing Jon* along on our family cruise.
*In case you are new here, read this for reference.
However, we began to learn only two days into our trip this choice, which had been natural for us, was one others have debated for years.
As soon as the first hint of warmth touched our ship, we hightailed it for the pool. I was focused, scanning for enough open chairs together, when a man and a woman stopped me. I'd just claimed four chairs* and was ready to fight these people for them when I realized they were stopping me not because of chairs, but because of Jonathan.
*Only five short for our entire group, but beggars can't be choosers.
There are times I'm strongly aware of people's recognition of Jon's presence. This, however, was not one of them. The man asked if I was his family, which, in my beach chair focus totally confused me.
"Yeah…" I said, giving off a strong side eye of scrutiny.*
*In that moment, I realized (via the award around his neck) he'd just won the Mr. Sexy Legs competition and had to break the tension by commenting on it.
He began telling me about how his family was on the cruise together and how he and his wife wanted them to bring a family member who has Down syndrome, but the mother was too worried about how he would do on a cruise. Originally, he thought I was Jon's aide hired to go on the trip with him.
"How's he liking it?" he asked, nodding towards Jon.
We all perked up to this question and immediately began telling him of our first night.
As we toured the ship during our first hours aboard, we discovered the game room where Jon and Joel immediately took over.
After dinner, Joel took Jon to a dance party and then we tried to watch Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 in the Atrium where it was playing on a gigantic wall screen, but Jon kept pestering Joel to go back to the dance party.
Jon danced without stopping, abandoning his dolls only ten minutes in for a group of people who danced the rest of the night with him and yelled at me for taking him away somewhere around 1 am.
I expected this to be a singular interaction, yet had no idea Jonathan's impact on others on this trip was only beginning.
Striking a pose in Antigua
After a day at the beach in Martinique
Jonathan became a favorite among the ship staff, who tenderly called him, "Mr. Jonathan" and received all his love and hugs effortlessly, many with heartfelt return. One staff member in particular sought him out whenever we arrived at a port. She would eagerly say hello to him and give him a hug.
Back to the game room
Date night with the ladies
Our first night of karaoke
Halfway into the trip, we discovered karaoke. Though the trip had already been wonderful, karaoke made all the difference in Jon's positive influence on others on board.
Jon's manager discussing tunes with him
Not only did Jon receive numerous standing ovations to his performances*, but after our first night at karaoke, his popularity on the ship grew even more.
*With tunes including Santa Baby, All the Small Things, Roxanne, I Love Rock and Roll, and more!
It was clear there were several 'regulars' to karaoke, those who had probably been going every single night since the ship set sail from New York. They welcomed Jon into their group of performers and whenever we passed a fellow karaoke star during the day, they'd approach him with eagerness and tell him they couldn't wait to see him at karaoke that night.
Posing in Saint Lucia
Waiting for karaoke to begin
By the third night of Jonathan participating in karaoke, he now had a fan club. A women none of us knew came up to him one night and said, "Jon, I'm here to see you!"
Another man had approached our group in the same way Mr. Sexy Legs had and when he learned about Jon's new favorite evening activity, he brought his wife to watch.
Another woman stopped us, after having danced with Jon, to show a tattoo on her leg of her daughter who had Down syndrome who had died at only two-years-old.
But my two favorite stories are Rick and Roger's wife.
Rick was quite possibly the best karaoke performer. On the second to last night, he asked Jon to come up and sing "Don't Worry, Be Happy" with him, a performance which brought the house down.
The last karaoke night was "Karaoke Idol" where a karaoke champion would be chosen. Roger, who had also been known as "Frank" for his spot on Sinatra impression, was a karaoke regular who we would shoot the breeze with at the end of each night. His wife approached us several times the day before and night of Karaoke Idol to tell us she was rigging the competition, and that it would be over her dead body that Jonathan wouldn't win.
Rick left the room when the Karaoke Idol champ was announced for fear he wouldn't have been able to control his anger if it hadn't been Jonathan.
And he was pleased to be able to give his congratulations as we headed back to our cabins that night, surrounding the Karaoke King, as he is now known.
Who knows the countless untold stories of the effect Jonathan made on others aboard the Norwegian Gem this December?
For myself, it increased within me the drive to continue to tell the world of the richness Jonathan brings to the lives of all who meet him.


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Local Food? Let's Get Real.
Strong demand for local — from food to finance — presents game-changing business and community development opportunity. But how do we move from general interest to specific action? What steps will make the most difference? And who will take them?
Explore these questions with a "value chain" approach.
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Patty Cantrell, Regional Food Solutions LLC, offers value chain workshops and coaching for groups of entrepreneurs, organizations, and innovators ready to seize local potential and strengthen their region.
Applying the WealthWorks framework, Cantrell helps groups:
- Identify and select specific, significant, scalable market opportunities that suit and support the region.
- Map existing and potential players across all the value chain functions needed to seize the opportunity — from production inputs to seller inventory and all the processing, aggregation, distribution, and other support in-between.
- Zero in on gaps, bottlenecks, and under-utilized resources that keep needed market linkages from functioning well or occurring at all.
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- Chart a course to market that is based on leverage points the process identifies, the business relationships this approach builds, and the investment it attracts.
Patty Cantrell, Regional Food Solutions LLC, brings a career in regional food system development to this work. She is trained in the WealthWorks value chain approach (more at WealthWorks.org] and a co-author of the seminal USDA publication Food Value Chains: Creating Shared Value to Enhance Marketing Success.


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Underbelly has been on the top of my to do list, but somehow it's taken this long to visit. I really got a mixed set of reviews, but I have to say, I'm a definite thumbs up for Underbelly. As a matter of fact, I thought they would have more exotic meats, which actually makes me a little apprehensive. I think it's neighbor, Hay Merchant, has chicken feet and fried pig ears, that actually look like pig ears. I was scared. But, I am happy to report, the most exotic thing they had on their menu was maybe, pork belly? Man, I really loved it! Actually, I probably only liked two out of the four main dishes we got, but those two were so so good. My favorites were the Korean rice cake dumplings with braised goat...a definite must try. I also loved the seared Wagyu beef dish...made me have a moment. Anytime a restaurant has Wagyu, it's what I am getting! My party of 4 agreed. We also got the swordfish and butternut squash dish, which were good, but not as fabulous as the two I previously mentioned. For dessert we got the vinegar pie and doughnut dessert. I gave our server permission to surprise us on desserts. The vinegar pie almost tasted like lemon pie...and you know...I love me some lemon pie!
I love a restaurant that has a beautiful interior and Underbelly has it. It's one of those places that you just want to visit often and stay awhile. I like most and don't say it often, but I love loved this restaurant. This is definitely one of my favorite spots!


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All across Central Europe, especially in Southern Germany, Austria and parts of the Czech Republic, about 1300 mysterious underground tunnels have been found underneath houses, churches, cemeteries and streets.
There are some more sporadic such tunnels found in France, Great Britain, Spain and Slovakia, raising the number to about 2000 found so far. These underground passageways are quite small, measuring about 3 or 4 feet high and 24 inches wide, with some places being even smaller.
Their origins remain a mystery for archaeologists as well does their purpose. Some say that these tunnels were made for religious purposes, as graves for the souls of the dead, as ritual spaces or as hideaways from marauding bandits. Others, more romantic in nature, say that these passageways were built by the mythic gnomes from the Germanic folklore.
What most agree on however is their age. They say that these tunnels were built during the Middle Ages, around 1000 AD. But historian Heinrich Kusch, of Graz, Austria, argues that some or all erdstall tunnels date back to the Neolithic period some 5,000 years ago.
The lack of an unanimous agreement is due to the fact that very few artifacts or organic materials have been found inside these narrow shafts. But the ones that have been found, like a piece of wood here and another there, date to that period. These are not solid pieces of evidence, but are the only thing archaeologists have to work with.
Many of these Erdstall are a network burrows that sometimes start from a person's kitchen and go towards the church, the cemetery or even the forest. Some believe that they were used as storage space or for housing animals. The lack of any organic materials like feces or food residue seem to suggest that this wasn't their purpose and have never been used as such.
The best answer so far is that these tunnels were used as escape shafts in case of surprise attacks Europe was encountering during that period, but by the number of pieces of evidence gathered so far and the fact that they aren't mentioned anywhere in written record, this theory is just a bit more likely than the one about gnomes.


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photo album from Willow Creek Arts 2007
I've posted a collection of shots from the conference (including the few I've already posted). Clicking this pic on the right will take you there.
It's hard to give a final assessment of my time at the Willow Creek Arts conference because I'd have choose between goals for attending. Three days in a row I was dazzled by primary colors, jumbotron screens and professional crowd management (never once felt stuck or lost!). Both hospitality and production were professional in the "wow" sense of the word. We even had nifty Asian Chicken Salad box lunches packed by the Willow Creek in-house catering service.
But walking the campus (15 minutes to the other side) of Professional Church starts to feel like an eerie trip through Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom, complete with smiling hosts and talking plasma screens. A thoroughly comfortable place to visit, but enough removed from the real world that the 4-day pass is about all you can take.
It's not like I wouldn't want stay around. It's entertaining and inspiring. There's much free coffee, and I can daydream of working as a producer with a budget in the millions.
But for all the good intentions, and for all the rhetoric encouraging leaders not to copy Willow, but be inspired to do their own thing in their own context... the conference seems to teach something different than it says. It's hard to stare into the moving light cannon Intellibeams on stage ($10,000 each, ballpark), and find much that deciphers the puzzles of a struggling campus community. A motley group spending most of its time exhausting all its energy into living a rudimentary definition of church.
So if my goal was to absorb and enjoy, I met it handily. But if somewhere buried between sessions God had wisdom and beauty to reveal about his Church in an imperfect world... I wasn't able to find it.


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Interviewed by John Pototschnik →
Late last November, the Artist John Pototschnik and I had a two-person show at the Roux & Cyr International Fine Art Gallery. My impression of John was an overwhelming sense of a peace and tenderness. Both he and his wife Marcia were a pleasure to visit with. I can see how John has made a difference in people's lives and warmed their hearts through his beautiful artwork and his dedicated sharing through his blog.
John's Blog is educational, informative and inspirational for his readers. I remember reading his artist interviews, over the years. Naturally, you can imagine how honored I was, when John asked to interview me!
I'm not sure what I expected, but the moment I received his instructions I knew this wasn't going to be a simple interview. His attention to detail was impeccable. I felt his composition of questions was so well designed to draw out the artist. Afterward, he told me, "I consider the reader when I do an interview and try to ask questions of depth, that require thoughtful answers."
Here is the interview that followed...
Leah Lopez interview
Thank you, John, for the honor of asking, listening and accepting. Three simple words to live by. I've learned so much from you.


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"I've always wanted to write a memoir."
That's what friends told me when they found out I was writing a memoir. Then after my memoir was published and I started speaking in public and teaching memoir writing classes, strangers confessed their desire to write a memoir as if they were revealing a long held secret.
Everyone says they want to write a memoir, and why not? Writing about your life is the best opportunity you will ever have to stand up and say this is who I am and why. It's a brave and noble act. It's liberating, cathartic, and for me, one of the most wonderful and rewarding adventures of my life.
There are three important things I learned during the process of writing a memoir that I believe all would-be memoirists need to know:
#1 - Somebody you know and/or love will dispute your story
Memoir writing is a lesson in vulnerability. When you write about your life experiences, you reveal deep truths about who you are, and how you perceive the world. You open your thoughts and feelings to criticism and it's inevitable that somebody who knows you will claim that your story is wrong because they remember things differently.
My sister disputed the date of one of my stories. My mother claimed to have no memory of an event that I know happened. My aunt revealed that she was the one who sewed the hideous orange polyester T-shirts that I was certain my mother made. (What?!)
At first, I found it unnerving to be told I was wrong, but I learned that disagreement was okay. It's completely normal for people to remember, forget and have different impressions of things that occurred in the past. A memoir writer's responsibility is not to please everyone, but to write their story 100% to the best of their integrity and memory.
#2 - Nobody has an ordinary life
While I was writing my memoir, I worried that my life was too "ordinary" to interest anyone other than my husband, mother, and maybe my kids (if I bribed them). I fought a sinking fear that nobody was going to want to read my funny, touching, heartwarming story. The more I wrote, though, the more convinced I became that the lives of the rich, famous, and notorious were no more meaningful than my own.
I genuinely believe that there is no such thing as an "ordinary" life. You could be a teacher, CEO, nurse, waitress, or mother and your life could be filled with mystery, intrigue, drama, romance, tragedy, surprise or hilarity. Sharing your story is a powerful witness to the important lessons you have learned in your life.
#3 - Truth matters
Truth is having the courage to leave an abusive relationship. Truth is traveling somewhere you never expected to be. Truth is changing your mind about something important. Truth is taking care of someone sick. Truth is acknowledging and learning from failure. Truth is embracing the silly, embarrassing things that happen in life and letting others laugh with you. Truth is expressing what makes you feel happy, sad, hopeful, angry, blessed or empowered.
Truth is what people crave and what readers respect.
Most people will never write a memoir. But those that do understand that every person has a story worth telling and every story has the potential to make somebody think, laugh, cry, learn, and change their life for the better.
Ann K. Howley is the author of the award-winning memoir, Confessions of a Do-Gooder Gone Bad. She writes a monthly feature for Pittsburgh Parent Magazine and her essays have also appeared in publications nationwide, including skirt! Magazine, Bicycle Times Magazine, and Pittsburgh Post Gazette. She teaches writing-related classes for CCAC's community education program and is helping to organize The Authors' Zone (TAZ) Writers' Conference at CCAC in September 2018. An entertaining and thought-provoking speaker, Ann loves to convince people that their lives are worth writing about.
Confessions of A Do-Gooder Gone Bad is a humorous coming of age memoir about a well-intentioned "problem child" raised by conservative, evangelical Christian parents in Southern California during the Sixties and Seventies. As she naively stumbles through her youth and young adulthood, one misadventure after another, she also struggles to reconcile her ultra-Christian upbringing with women's liberation, prejudice, protest and poverty during this turbulent era, eventually gaining a different perspective of faith in a world more complicated, funny, terrifying and wonderful than she expected.


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Rains on BT's parade, actually curtails its previous lofty plans.
Virgin Media has its critics – many of them fully justified – but one area it can't be faulted is "raw speed"…
Following the unveiling of BT's first 40Mbit exchanges yesterday, the lightening quick cable broadband provider has taken great pleasure in reaffirming its own ballistic roadmap.
Having already had a 50Mbit package since December, Virgin CEO Neil Berkett explained: "As we work with application providers, and content providers… there will be a natural point where we upgrade from 10, 20 and 50Mbit to something more. If BT were to meet the time frame they have suggested – of finishing by 2012 – I would see us as having much, much faster upstream speed, running at a minimum of 100Mbps downstream and possibly more. You can see a real opportunity there."
Irony is, this chest puffing is actually "below" the 200Mbit 2012 target Virgin CTO Howard Watson promoted midway through last year. That said, Berkett confirmed its network could run at up to 150Mbit now (the theoretical maximum of the infrastructure is 200Mbit) but that Virgin doesn't yet see significant returns for such products. He did admit however that he expects a product faster than its 50Mbit offering to appear in 2010.
DSL, Cable, LTE – who will win? I suspect LTE eventually, but either way it'll be fun finding out…
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Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera was born on 30th
November 1950 in Colombo. Air Chief Marshal Perera had his primary and
secondary education at St.Thomas' College Mt.Lavinia where he excelled
both in studies and sports.
Air Chief Marshal G D Perera joined the Sri Lanka Air
Force as an Officer Cadet in the General Duties Pilot Branch on 12th
January 1972 along with the First Intake of Cadets. On successful
completion of Flying Training he was commissioned as a Pilot Officer on
19th October 1973. During his decorated and illustrious career he held
the appointments of Commandant Flying Training Wing Air Force Academy
China Bay, Commanding Officer No.2 Transport Wing Ratmalana, Base
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appointed as the Chief of Defence Staff on 12th June 2006, he held the
office of the Commander of the Air Force from July 2002.
Air Chief Marshal Perera graduated from the Air
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Alabama, USA in 1990 and had also attended the prestigious National
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Having in possession over 7500 flying hours to his
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Legendary Primer - Y is for Yeti
Brian Ness
The Yeti, or abominable snowman, is thought to live within the Himilayan Mountains. Early inhabitants of this region worshipped the "Glacier Being" and thought he was the God of the Hunt. 19th Century explorers took note of large footprints, while 20th Century Westerners began to claim sightings of a hairy ape-like beast. Searching for the Yeti became quite a trend in the 1950s, with many news articles, books, tests and evaluations occurring to try to bring proof of its existence. Some still search for the Yeti today, but belief in his existence has waned significantly over the past 40 years.
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Moving can be very stressful, but when you attempt to move without the help of a mover, it can be an extremely daunting task. Many people choose to move on their own, but needless to say, if they enlist the services of a moving company, the process can be much simpler for them. There are many reasons to choose a moving company, but the top four are ease, no stress, no hidden costs, and accountability.
1. Ease
When it is time to move, you will probably have antiques and other valuables that will be moving to the new destination with you. By using the services of a moving company, you can save yourself lots of time and effort in ensuring that these items make it safely. You will not have to do any heavy lifting because the movers will do it all for you. Also, many moving companies provide carpenters and other handymen to help with setup at the new location.
2. Reduce the stress
Packing may seem like an easy job, but if you do not have much packing experience, it will be difficult. When you hire moving companies, you will know that they will provide the correct packing supplies for your items. Not only will they provide the packing supplies for you, but they will also provide the packing services.
3. No Hidden Costs
When you hire a moving company, you will know the cost up front. Therefore, you will not have to worry about any hidden fees. Most moving companies will come to your home to see how many items have to be moved. Once this is determined, they will factor in the new location and give you the total cost of the services. By using a moving company, you will know exactly how much money will be needed to get your items from one location to the next.
4. Accountability
Finally, a moving company will be accountable for all of your items during the move. Because they know that their reputation rests on getting your materials to the new destination safely, they will take extra care to ensure that all goes well. This also will add a layer of comfort for you. By knowing that your items will be taken care of, you will feel much better about leaving them in the care of strangers.
There is usually nothing fun about moving. However, if you choose to allow a Toronto mover to help you, it will save you much needed time. This time can be used to take care of other items of importance during the move.


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It's been a long time coming... I've re-launched a style blog that is more me! Join me over at palmandpineblog.com and follow along via the new Instagram and Twitter accounts to keep all my budget-friendly finds on your feed! Cant wait to connect with you all again! xo, Tasha
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Monday, November 28, 2016
The 40 BEST Cyber Monday Sales
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These posts are always my favorite, because I know they are the most helpful to me during the holiday season. I've included many of the usual suspects, but also those retailers that I shop from time to time. Just when you thought the BIG discounted shopping weekend is over... it's been extended for yet another day ;)
Anthropologie - 30% OFF the entire store with code LETSGO
Ann Taylor - 50% OFF everything + free shipping w/code: CYBER50
Asos - 20% OFF storewide with code GOGOGO
Banana Republic - 50% OFF everything (no exclusions and no code needed)
Barney's New York - 40% OFF select styles + FREE shipping
BaubleBar - 30% OFF literally everything with code THANKS30
Bloomingdale's - 15% off $100-%199.99, 20% off $200+ and save 50% off select items
ChicWish - Extra 25% OFF w/code: BLK20
Coach - 30% OFF everything with code THANKS2016
Club Monaco - 25% OFF $150+, 30% off $250+, 35% off $400+ with code THANKS
French Connection - 40% off everything with code F40BLF
Forever 21 - Take an extra 30% OFF everything with code EXTRA30
Gap - 50% OFF everything with code TGIF50
Gigi New York - Spend at least $100 and receive a FREE leather gift
Goodnight Macaroon - 40% OFF everything w/code CYBER40
H&M - Up to 30% off + free shipping
IKEA - 15% OFF select items + $25 OFF $150+ purchases (U.S. only)
ILY Couture - 25% OFF all purchased with code GIFT25
J.Crew - 40% OFF everything with code HOLIDAY
J.Crew Factory - Up to 60% OFF everything + Extra 40% OFF clearance + FREE ship: HAPPYSALE
Kate Spade - 30% OFF entire order w/code:WIRED
LOFT - 50% OFF everything + free shipping w/code: CYBERMONDAY
Macy's - Extra 20% + free shipping at $50+ off w/code: THANKS
Madewell - 25% OFF your entire purchase with code THATSALE
Modcloth - 20% OFF everything with code FRIDAY20, 30% OFF $100+ with code FRIDAY30,
40% OFF $200+ with code FRIDAY40
40% OFF $200+ with code FRIDAY40
Morning Lavender - Over hundreds of items for only $10, $20 and $30
Nordstrom Rack -Up to 75% OFF clearance
Old Navy - 40% OFF everything
Pottery Barn - Up to 50% OFF + FREE shipping with code JINGLE
Revolve - Up to 65% OFF with new markdowns
Saks Fifth Avenue - Up to 40% OFF select styles
SHOPBOP - 15% OFF $200+, 20% OFF $500+, 25% OFF $800+ with code GOBIG16
Steve Madden - 30% OFF plus FREE shipping with code LEFTOVERS
Talbots - 50% OFF one item until noon, then 40% OFF everything
Tory Burch - 30% off $250 and free shipping with code THANKS
t+j Designs - 50% OFF 100 styles with code BLACKFRIDAY50
Urban Outfitters - 30% OFF all sale items
West Elm - 30% OFF + FREE shipping w/code: SAVENOW
Zazzle - Up to 65% OFF + 20% OFF sitewide with code BLACKFRISAVE
I hope you enjoyed the Holiday weekend. Here's to a productive work week ahead! ;)
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Thursday, November 24, 2016
Let's Shop Small on Saturday!
Hey Ladies! I hope ya'll are enjoying a long Thanksgiving weekend! I'm back to share one of the most important days of the year. On Saturday, don't forget to splurge and support your local juice bars, bakeries, or even clothing boutiques that make your neighborhood that community you love. In 2015, I blogged about my favorite online small businesses. I've got a few more to share, plus my wishlist picks that may just help cross off some names on your holiday gift list.
Goodnight Macaroon
This treasure was started by a girl boss who has a deep passion for fashion. She turned down corporate job offers after graduating from college, to live out her dream. Shop on-trend, classic, chic & feminine new arrivals daily, plus enjoy 10% OFF coupon when you sign up for the newsletter!
T+J Designs
I've followed Tiffany's blog for years now, so when she started her own 'lil fashion empire with her sister, Jen, I was excited to be one of the first to place an order and support her. T+J Designs offers one-of-a-kind, girly and blingy pieces you can't find anywhere else! Everything is 20% OFF for Black Friday with code: THANKFUL20.
Goodnight Macaroon
This treasure was started by a girl boss who has a deep passion for fashion. She turned down corporate job offers after graduating from college, to live out her dream. Shop on-trend, classic, chic & feminine new arrivals daily, plus enjoy 10% OFF coupon when you sign up for the newsletter!
T+J Designs
I've followed Tiffany's blog for years now, so when she started her own 'lil fashion empire with her sister, Jen, I was excited to be one of the first to place an order and support her. T+J Designs offers one-of-a-kind, girly and blingy pieces you can't find anywhere else! Everything is 20% OFF for Black Friday with code: THANKFUL20.
This is my go-to boutique anytime I'm on the search for a comfy graphic top! I can't tell you how many sweatshirts I own from ILY (pssst... the Pajamas All Day was my latest purchase). There's even something for the hubs, kiddos and home. Save 25% OFF this holiday weekend with code: GIFT25.
Tania Yan started Olive + Piper based in Vancouver, Canada, as a hobby, saving up a little from her day job and invested it toward what she called her "online project." $2,000 was all it took and Oliver + Piper was born. I first learned about Tania after reading her spread on Every Girl. This boutique was made for the stylish, playful 'n ambitious girl who likes sparkly things. FREE shipping on orders over $49, plus subscribe to the newsletter for 15% OFF.
Will you be shopping small this weekend?
Please share your favorite online #SmallBiz boutiques below the bump!
Please share your favorite online #SmallBiz boutiques below the bump!
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Sunday, September 18, 2016
Groupon Goods: How to Shop + Save Money at the Same Time
This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.
When I was asked to partner on this post, I may have done a 'lil happy dance! So many of my friends typically use Groupon to find deals on local events or to brainstorm fun ideas for a night out. I've used Groupon for years, but over the last few months, I've saved quite a penny by first visiting Groupon Goods before purchasing anything online. In fact, last month I found my mother's birthday present in less than twenty minutes and tonight, I purchased these Zazzle custom prints and personalized self-inking stamps that will be used for my wedding invitations! I saved myself over $150... love these little wins!
TIP: Before hitting the "buy" button, be sure to read the fine print located on the right hand side of each Groupon Goods page. I always make sure I review customer ratings and have a clear understanding of all expiration dates, promotional values, limitations on order quantities, transfer options (i.e. gifts), and items included in the offer (select items may only apply).
Oh! If you're a new customer, you'll also receive 25% OFF your first Groupon Goods purchase (use code: FIRST) + FREE Shipping with $34.99 Purchase + FREE returns. Here are some of the best deals I've seen recently:
Have you shopped Groupon Goods?
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Music News & Reviews
Ranadive's pop-singer daughter releases new music video
Aspiring pop singer Anjali Ranadive, daughter of Kings principal owner Vivek Ranadive, has released a new music video for "We Turn Up," a single she performed in April when the Kings played the Los Angeles Lakers.
At that halftime performance, the Indian-American singer danced with Kings cheerleaders and even brought her famous father out on the floor for a spin. In the video, she shares the spotlight with rapper French Montana (as well as a monkey and an elephant).
Shot in a desert, this paean to up-all-night dancing displays its South-Asian influences proudly, both visually and sonically. In it, a baseball-hat-and-bindi sporting Ranadive gets the party started by throwing a handful of colored powder on her off-road-driving friends.
The video has already received endorsements from rappers from both Southern and Northern California:
Hey check out my good friends @anjaliworld & @frenchmontana new music video "We Turn Up" on YouTube now !!! A banger— SHAQ (@SHAQ) September 15, 2014
Happy Birthday Anjali !!!! New video featuring French Montana is Nice !!!https://t.co/pp6Zv23Cj4 @anjaliworld @FrencHMonTanA— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) September 15, 2014
Her father also offered a tweet of approval:
Check out my baby girl's first music video. @anjaliworld https://t.co/RqnzOBpsob— Vivek Ranadivé (@Vivek) September 13, 2014


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Garbage Disposal Repair & Installation Chandler
Although a garbage disposal typically goes undetected in the kitchen area it can truly trigger problems when it stops functioning or gets obstructed, as would any other home appliance. There are numerous reasons that a garbage disposal might not be working and in many cases it will need to be replaced.
At Garbage Disposal Repair Chandler we always send out an experienced plumbing technician to assist with getting ones current garbage disposal working once more.
Garbage Disposal Maintenance Tips
To make sure one treats ones garbage disposal ideally so it will continue to work without problems, use a lot of water to flush it so that it will appropriately get rid of all the garbage put in it.
Never put metal, plastic, or glass down the disposal. In many cases we find silverware lodged in the disposal and it can be harming to ones plumbing. Keep in mind, the garbage disposal is a convenient method to obtain rid of plate scrapings and various soft foods.
On the occasion that something does accidentally get stuck in the disposal, pliers work occasionally to pull the jammed item out. Never put fingers inside the disposal because they might get captured in the disposal and trigger significant injury.
Ensure the power is shut off prior to attempting any repair services oneself.
When is it time to call a licensed Chandler plumbing technician?
If you have actually unsuccessfully attempted to repair the garbage disposal, have attempted the reset switch without any luck it is time to call us for assistance.
Our professional plumbing specialists are highly trained and educated when it pertains to the installation of waste disposal unit, no matter what brand it could be. We are specialists at troubleshooting any garbage disposal installation issues that may arise and will certainly install a quality disposal that will last for years.
Garbage Disposal Replacement Chandler
An excellent method to lower the quantity of food waste in ones cooking area is to install a garbage disposal. Quickly and effectively eliminating remaining potato peels, fruit rinds and numerous other kinds of food waste, the disposal grinds all of it into fine fragments that are eliminated of the chamber and into our home drainage, waste and vent system or what you probably call your sewage system.
Chandler Garbage Disposal Services We Provide:
In Sink Erator
Repair Garbage Disposals
Garbage Disposal Cleaning
Install Garbage Disposal
Replace Garbage Disposal
Remove Garbage Disposal
Clogged Disposal
New Garbage Disposal Selection Tips
When shopping for a garbage disposal, speak with a professional plumber who can offer details on the various kinds of disposals readily available on the marketplace.
Or, give us a call before purchasing and let us answer any questions you may have to ensure you buy the right one for your sink. As soon as you discover the right one we will offer you a great price for setup.
Which type of garbage disposal would work best in your home?
Are you purchasing the ideal size for your needs?
What unique features do you want?
Did you know that Septic tanks need a special type of disposal.
Our skilled plumbing technicians constantly provide expert service offering Chandler homeowners with 100% client fulfillment. We specialize in garbage disposal installation and repair, in addition to kitchen plumbing, bathroom plumbing, leak repair services, drain cleaning, and water leak detection.
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Judy Garland wore four pairs of the iconic, twinkling ruby slippers in the course of shooting "The Wizard of Oz" -- and now one of them, currently held by a private owner, is going on the auction block.
Profiles in History isn't revealing the name of the owner who's willing to part with their pair -- we suspect it's the memorabilia-collecting millionaire's version of selling off gold jewelry in the recession.
The shoes are expected to fetch $3 million to $4 million when they go up for auction on Dec. 16 (just in time for the holidays).
And we're guessing they'll have no problem meeting or exceeding that estimate.
The slippers are the ultimate movie-buff/fashion-buff/history-buff get -- well, except for, perhaps Audrey Hepburn's "Breakfast at Tiffany's" black Givenchy sheath.


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Flight tickets to Nanaimo from Buffalo
When it comes to flight tickets to Nanaimo from Buffalo, you can count on WestJet. We operate flights to more than 150 exciting destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe — which includes flights into Nanaimo Airport — so you can rest assured that we're the airline that gets you where you want to be. But our great routes aren't the only thing we offer; we also provide an exceptional guest experience that includes safe, comfortable and sensibly-priced travel each and every time. So make your next trip one to remember and book with WestJet.
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Nanaimo doesn't just share its name with a decadent dessert bar; it's also a vibrant city with plenty of local flavour on offer. The city's mountainous backdrop and sprawling waterfront make it a fantastic destination for hiking, mountain biking, boating — even snorkelling and scuba diving. For a more leisurely activity, visitors can stroll through the Old City Quarter neighbourhood, home to heritage buildings and independent shops and galleries.
Ready to make your move? Book flight tickets now through WestJet and you'll be jetting off to amiable, liveable Nanaimo in no time. Whether your itinerary is all business or all fun — including the likes of The Port Theatre, Casino Nanaimo or Yellow Point Stained & Art Glass Studio — we make it easy to get there swiftly, safely, comfortably and affordably. Fly to Nanaimo from Buffalo with WestJet, the airline that gives you more for less.


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Book long term capital gains from equities: As LTCG tax implications on equity investments on gains on over Rs. 1 lakh will be charged @ 10% with effect from April 1, 2018 investors can avoid such tax by booking profits by March 31 in case the gains are over Rs. 1 lakh. Experts advice not to sell stocks which are trading at a price below their price on January 31.
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Branding Questionnaire
Business Name
What are your reasons for wanting a branding shoot at this time?
What are your main goals you hope to achieve with this photo shoot?
What excites you right now about your business and branding?
How and where do you plan to use the images we create together?
Tell me about your ideal client.
at is your Heart Story? Your why? Or the most foundational source of inspiration you draw from for your business and work?
What kind of purpose do you have behind your business (besides making money)? What kind of impact do you hope to have on people and the world?
What kinds of "big questions" (i.e. what is the meaning of life? etc) feel important to you?
How does your environment (or another environment/setting) inspire you?
What kind of art inspires you? Which artists? (Fine art businesses like fine art calligraphers or photographers don't count for this question :). Think about artists whose work you'll see at a gallery or museum.)
What kind of music/film inspires you?
What writing or literature has had an impact on your world view?
What stories from your childhood/adolescence/adulthood inspire you?
What kind of travel inspires you?
What relationships have really influenced your outlook on life?
What brands do you love?
What kinds of collaborations do you hope to be part of? With whom would you love to work?
What do you hope having an amazing brand will do for your business?
What do you want, specifically, from Sara as you work together?
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Emotional Technology
Philips's Blushing dress (a not-for-market prototype) communicates your moods, and Sensoree's Mood Sweater interprets the wearer's emotions and communicates them back to the world. The MOOD SWEATER displays excitement levels instantly with an illuminated collar. It is a whimsical approach to new forms of communication inspired by the body. The sensors are located on the hands and reads excitement levels then translates the data into a palette of affective colors. The design of the high collar is positioned with LED lights that reflects onto the self for instant biofeedback as well as act as a tele-display or external blush for the other. Located around the larynx, the visual interface offers new forms of speaking.
The PHILIPS BLUSHING DRESS shows emotive technology and how the body and the near environment can use pattern and color change to interact and predict the emotional state.


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its very low means today collection will be around 6 cr, & tommorw in 5 cr region if it has to sustain well then it should do above 8 cr on sat and 10 cr on sunday else i guess trending is getting worse and worse . to be honest this is not a good figure , After Ra one its another disappointment for me, it will be superhit or hit but it was meant to be a blockbuster. SRK must stop having extra promotions of his movies because extra promotion either kills expectations or create buzz, the same way ra one failed because of the promotion and expectations were very high for Raone same were with HNY, he will come back strong with Fan & Raees though


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Every now and then, ever since Shopee set up shop in the Philippines (no pun intended), I always try to make sure that I check the tech section and look for stuff that might help me level up my blogging ante. This has become my second nature, and being a frugal person – yes, I frugal – I find myself looking for the best deals the best way I can.
As my go-to eCommerce shop, I already bought several items from Shopee and I never actually had any problems. Here are just some of the products I bought from Shopee!
Trust me – I believe the only time I cancelled an order from Shopee was when I inadvertently ordered a Red Power Ranger mask for my kid when I was supposed to order a Spider-Man mask for myself. Please don't judge me. It's for work purposes!
Anyway, if you're reading this, and you're one of the few ones who are writing for passion or for a living, you might want to considering checking these out as well from Shopee!


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Many of you may have received information from the Department of Sport & Rec regarding the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP).
Following the North and Far North Queensland Monsoon Trough, 25 January – 6 February the Sport and Recreation Disaster Recovery Program (SRDRP) Level 1 has been opened.
Level 1 funding provides up to $5000 to assist in immediate clean-up efforts. This may include:
- replacement of damaged equipment that directly relates to the re-establishment of activities (including office and canteen equipment)
- payment of services and hire costs, and purchase of equipment and tools that assist in short term clean-up of facilities
- reimbursement for the purchase of the above made from the date of the relevant disaster
- funds to repair or replace when this is lower than the premium excess set by the insurance provider may be eligible
- excess coverage for insurance claims.
Clubs in the following areas may apply;
Burdekin Shire Council
Cairns Regional council
Carpentaria Shire Council
Charters Towers Regional Council
Cloncurry Shire Council
Cook Shire Council
Croydon Shire Council
Douglas Shire Council
Ehteridge Shire Council
Flinders Shire Council
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
Hope Vale Aboriginal Shire Council
McKinlay Shire Council
Mornington Shire Council
Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council
Richmond Shire Council
Townsville City Council
Winton Shire Council
Whitsunday Regional Council
Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council
Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
If any Club would like more information or support in completing the application, Golf Australia- QLD, Clubs and Facilities Support has assigned the following person to help you secure the funding.
Rob Lillystone- 0422 368 161 email@example.com