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Five Rebels MC members arrested after 10-month investigation
Police arrested five members of the Rebels Motorcycle Club in Auckland and Christchurch today on drug, firearms, and organised crime charges.
The arrests come after a 10 month investigation.
The five men were charged with more than 25 charges between them, including possession and supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
Police say the investigation forced the bikies out of a "gang pad" located near a local school.
Multiple firearms and quantities of cannabis and methamphetamine were recovered during the investigation.
Police say the investigation forced the bikies out of a "gang pad" located near a local school.
"The arrests today send a clear message to the Rebels from Police that we will not tolerate their criminal behaviour in Canterbury," said Detective Senior Sergeant Jason Stewart in a release.
"The type of social harm caused by these organisations cannot be underestimated and police will continue work to disrupt and dismantle their criminal activities."
"The supply of drugs is a major driver of other crimes such as burglary, assault and theft by people who are trying to finance their drug use."
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Edwin Encarnacion is not slowing down and the Toronto Blue Jays hope his MVP season at the plate continues. He is one of the reasons why Toronto has a golden opportunity to take control down the stretch in a tight division battle for first in the Al East with Baltimore and Boston.
Then there is the Mexican born Marco Estrada. He is a part of a Blue Jays pitching rotation that can be another component of making this a special year up in Toronto. The nucleus of course, outstanding pitching and good hitting and the Blue Jays have what it takes to play baseball deep into October.
Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, Estrada did not have that MVP type of night. The young and renewed Yankees lineup go to the righthander early in the first four innings on five runs and four hits. The rains came, the Yankees pitching crumbled and Estrada did not fair in the decision as Toronto got the comeback win.
Encarnacion, the 33-year old veteran from La Romana Dominican Republic, with 10-years of service that also included five years in Cincinnati, became the first player to reach 100 RBI this season and tied for first in home runs with 34.
He said, "That's the goal of every ballplayer to get there." He is the only MLB player with 30 home runs and 100 RBI in four of the last five seasons and no player has hit more home runs since 2012.
"Thirty homers and 100 RBIs," said Encarnacion. "Thank God for helping me to get to those numbers and we still have one month and two weeks left, So, I'm happy. His two-run homer in the eighth inning tied the game at 6, which led to an eight-run inning and eventual 12-6 win.
And it is not an easy out when it comes to approaching Encarnacion at the plate. He knows when to spot a pitch as the Yankees Adam Warren learned. The situation before the home run was looking for a breaking ball or fastball.
"They've been throwing me a lot of breaking pitches, so in that situation I know they weren't going to throw a fastball," he said.
Toronto, as a team leads all Major League teams in home runs, and with Jose Bautista on the disabled list they still manage to give opposing AL managers a headache. Troy Tulowitzki has 21 home runs, Josh Donaldson with 28 and Michael Saunders with 27 lead the brigade.
So, Encarnacion can have a bad day or night at the plate. However, with the Blue Jays coming up short in the postseason last year, he intends to continue causing havoc to American league pitching.
As for Estrada, the 32-year old righthander from Sonora Mexico and residing in Peoria, Arizona, consistent pitching in the Blue Jays rotation is a key to a possible weak link of the team. He was 7-5 with a 2.95 ERA before the start against New York, but limited opposing teams to three earned runs or fewer in 13 outings.
"I give up five and get a no decision," he said about the short outing that was caused by a 42-minute rain delay. "Most of my losses have been three runs or less. Just the way baseball works sometimes."
Estrada is also the veteran who makes adjustments. He works in between starts on his pitches, including the changeup that got him into trouble as the new Yankees phenom from the Dominican Republic, catcher Gary Sanchez had his first career multi-home run game off the changeup.
"Can't be doing stuff like that," he said. "Like I said, the way baseball works at times. I did a few things different and some things happen in between and I wasn't able to follow through. I have to stick to my routine, that's all."
And with the Blue Jays a strong hitting team, Estrada was grateful that his teammates was able to get him off the hook. Perhaps the rain delay helped their cause, but Estrada knows he has a teammate in Encarnacion that can change the complexion of a game and it can happen fast.
"Sometimes you get a bad outing and your teammates bail you out," he said. "It's a lot easier to forget when you are not making your pitches and I will go right back and adjust."
Not a bad combination for a night. And the Blue Jays know that Estrada works on those adjustments. More so, if Encarnacion keeps up this pace along with the rest of the Blue Jays lineup, Estrada and three runs allowed will be more than sufficient.
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It's been a pretty warm summer so far around here. Atlanta heat in July and August can be pretty extreme. And when the temperatures start to rise, all I want to make for lunch or dinner is something easy and light(ish).
Naturally salads get to the top of my summer must-haves list pretty quickly, with those two requirements. But not just ANY salad will do. I'm picky. So, it needs to be a really, really good tasting salad. As in it doesn't exactly have to be healthy, it just has to taste good!
I partnered with ALDI to put together three seriously delicious summer salad recipes, to promote their newly expanded product selection that now includes more fresh food, healthy dips, specialty baked goods, zucchini noodles, and more. So, whether you're with friends or just hanging out on the porch by yourself, these summer salads will get you through the hottest months of the year without breaking a sweat in the kitchen. Pinkie promise.
Summer Salad Recipe #1: First up is a really quick and easy hummus board that is almost too pretty to eat, but only takes a few minutes to throw together!
Okay, okay this one isn't exactly a salad in the traditional sense, but I love it anyway. This greek hummus board is the perfect go-to for when you want to serve something really pretty for guests, but don't want to spend more than a few minutes making it. Bonus… Depending on how many guests you have, you can make as much or as little as you want.
Greek Hummus Board Recipe
Prep time: 5 Minutes // Cook Time: 8 minutes // Servings: 6 servings
- 1 package L'oven Whole Wheat Pita Bread
- 2 containers of SimplyNature Organic Hummus Classic
- 4 mini cucumbers
- 1/4 cup of Happy Farms Preferred Feta/Reduced Fat Feta Cheese Crumbles
- 1/4 cup of Tuscan Garden Pepperoncini Peppers
- 1/4 cup of Tuscan Garden Large Pitted Olives
- 1/2 red pepper
- 1/2 cup of grape tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon of greek seasoning
- drizzle of Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- small handful of toasted Dakota's Pride Canned Garbanzo Beans
- parsley to garnish
Start by cutting pita bread into triangles (6-8 pieces per full pita) and drizzle with olive oil and a pinch of greek seasoning. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown. When you remove the pita from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and let cool.
While waiting for the pita to toast in the oven, chop mini cucumbers, pepperoncini, black olives and red pepper. Then cut grape tomatoes in half. Set aside. Next, scoop hummus onto a large tray and use a spoon to create a divot through the middle, similar to the photo. Sprinkle with the chopped and halved veggies.
Add crumbled feta, drizzle with olive oil and more greek seasoning, and garnish with a handful of toasted garbanzo beans. Then, add toasted pita points to the hummus board and it's ready to serve.
Summer Salad Recipe #2: Next up, is a salad for fellow bread lovers. Yes…a BREAD LOVERS salad. This panzanella salad is just for you!
It's really easy to make and so pretty to serve up for guests, with all of the colors. Plus, you can switch out the watermelon for any other in-season fruits if you like. Though, I do really love the way it tastes with watermelon (cantaloupe is great too btw).
Panzanella Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 Minutes // Cook Time: 8 minutes // Servings: 6 servings
- 1 whole Specially Selected Artisan French Baguette
- 5 slices of Appleton Farms Prosciutto
- 3 mini cucumbers
- 1/4 cup of shaved Priano Parmesan Cheese Wedge
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 2 sprigs of mint
- 1 handful of SimplyNature Organic Baby Spinach and Arugula
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound of watermelon spears
- 1 tablespoon of Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder
- 1/2 tablespoon of Stonemill Black Peppercorn Grinder
Dijon Vinaigrette Dressing for Panzanella Salad
- 1/2 cup of Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon of Burman's Dijon Mustard
- 1 teaspoon of Specially Selected Raw Honey
- pinch of Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder and Ground Black Pepper
- 1 small garlic clove (minced)
Cube one loaf of french bread into 1 inch pieces. Then, toss in olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake on 400 degrees for 8 minutes or until golden brown.
While waiting for bread to toast up, you can chop the salad ingredients and make the dressing. Slice or chop mini cucumbers, red onion, mint, arugula, tomatoes, and watermelon spears. You want all the pieces to be roughly the same size, if possible, including the toasted, cubed bread. Set aside. Then, to make the dressing, whisk all the dijon vinaigrette dressing ingredients together and store in the fridge until it's ready to use.
Once the bread has toasted up in the oven, toss all of the salad ingredients together in a large bowl or dish. Add dressing and toss again.
Then, let everything sit for 30-60 minutes in the fridge before serving. This will help the bread to soak up some of dressing and the rest of the juices.
Summer Salad Recipe #3: And last but not least, is a spinach pesto zucchini noodle salad, that I think you're really going to love. Two words: ricotta cheese!
Let me start by saying, I like zucchini but I don't LOVE zucchini…typically. However, this spinach pesto zucchini noodle salad is now one of my absolute favorite salads for the summer. So even if you're not the world's biggest zucchini fan, I highly recommend giving this salad a try. It also has maple bacon if you still need a little swaying.
Spinach Pesto Zucchini Noodle Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 Minutes // Cook Time: 10 minutes // Servings: 4 servings
- 16 ounces Zucchini Noodles
- 4 slices of Appleton Farms Thick Sliced Maple Bacon
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup of shaved Priano Parmesan Cheese Wedge
- 2 heaping tablespoons of Happy Farms Preferred Ricotta Cheese
Spinach Pesto for Zucchini Noodle Salad
- 1/2 cup of frozen SimplyNature Organic Chopped Spinach
- 1 sprig of parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
- cup of Carlini Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 2 teaspoon of Stonemill Sea Salt Grinder
- 2 teaspoon of Stonemill Black Peppercorn Grinder
- 2 large handfuls of fresh basil
Cook 4 slices of bacon according to the instructions on the packaging. Set aside and let cool, before chopping into small, bite-size pieces.
While waiting for the bacon to finish cooking, make the spinach pesto. To do that, combine all the spinach pesto ingredients listed in the food processor, until smooth. Add more olive oil if desired for thinner consistency. Next, cut cherry tomatoes in half.
Combine zucchini noodles, cherry tomatoes, and bacon into a large bowl. Toss in the pesto, and add parmesan and ricotta cheese. Garnish with more basil, if desired.
And those are my summer salad recipes perfect for entertaining. I'm not sure if I could pick a favorite amongst the three because I honestly love them all. I made the panzanella one again the other day with cantaloupe instead of watermelon and I absolutely loved it. So, maybe that one is my fave right now, especially since you can vary the ingredients so easily.
But enough about me… I'm so curious to know which one of these three is your favorite or if you have any go-to salad recipes for entertaining.
Photography Amelia Lawrence
Which of these three summer recipes is your fave? What one do you think you'd be most likely to eat at home?
For more summertime recipes (and beyond), be sure to visit the ALDI blog, as well as these social channels: ALDI on Facebook, ALDI on Pinterest, ALDI on Twitter, and ALDI on Instagram.


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NEW DELHI: Five days after a teenager was raped by three youths in a park at Shalimar Bagh in northwest Delhi, a 20-year-old woman was gang-raped by five youths suspected to be juveniles near a municipal garbage dump (dhalao) in Jahangirpuri on Wednesday night.
The survivor lodged a complaint at Jahangirpuri police station on Thursday afternoon.
In her statement, the survivor told police that she bumped into the youths near the garbage dump around 10pm. The youths took her to a desolate spot behind the MCD apartments nearby and raped her in turns. They threatened to kill her if she shouted for help or mentioned the incident to anyone.
On Thursday afternoon, the survivor narrated her ordeal to a relative following which police were informed. She was taken for medical examination after which a case of gang rape was registered. Her statement under Section 164 CrPC will be recorded before a magistrate on Friday. An NGO is counselling her. "The suspects have been detained and we are verifying their antecedents," said DCP (northwest) Aslam Khan.
The accused reside in the same colony as the survivor and are known to her family. Cops said the youths are school dropouts and worked part time at the garbage dump. They will be produced before a magistrate if they are found to be adults.
Meanwhile, police have questioned more than 450 people in the Shalimar Bagh teen's gang rape case. Sources said that the girl's male friend is also being grilled to establish his role. On Wednesday, the girl's cousin who had brought her to the police station was also questioned. So far, criminals part of a gang are the prime suspects.
The crime branch has been asked to probe the incident. Cops are looking for a black motorbike on which three youths were seen fleeing the park. More than 50 bikes have been checked till now.
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Sitting at 31-22 and in dire need of a change, the Cleveland Cavaliers shook their team up in a major way yesterday.
The Cavaliers traded Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Iman Shumpert, Derrick Rose, Channing Frye, Dwyane Wade and two draft picks all within the span of a couple hours.
First there was the trade that kicked off this entire frenzy. A little after noon eastern, news broke of the Cavaliers discussing a trade with the L.A. Lakers, minutes later the deal was in place. Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. to Cleveland for Thomas, Frye and the Cavaliers 2018 first-round pick.
Lakers sending Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance to the Cavaliers, league source tells ESPN.
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Cleveland is sending Isaiah Thomas and Channing Frye to the Lakers for Clarkson and Nance, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
What Clarkson brings to this team is a scoring guard that can lead the second unit. The fourth-year guard is averaging 14.5 points and 3.3 assists while shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and just 32.4 percent from three-point range. Clarkson is just 25 and will help make Cleveland more youthful and athletic.
Clarkson will not rack up the assists, but is an underrated passer and will make the right pass when there. Clarkson is a slashing guard who is a dynamic finisher around the rim and over defenders. The 6'5″ combo guard can also pull up and sink the mid-range shot.
While he not a great defender, Clarkson is an upgrade over Isaiah Thomas (which doesn't say much) on the defensive end. As long as Clarkson can so consistency on the defensive end of the floor, he will rightfully see meaningful minutes with the Cavaliers.
The other piece coming from the Lakers is Larry Nance Jr. The Akron, Ohio native returns to area where he grew up and to the team that retired his dad's jersey number, no pressure right?
Nance, who is just in his third year, will provide the Cavaliers with high energy and athleticism. The third-year forward is averaging a career high 8.6 points and 6.8 rebounds. But what Nance is known for is his ability to finish around the rim. Whether it is off of a lob pass or a pocket pass off a pick and roll, Nance is going to finish when around the rim.
After watching Tristan Thompson struggle often this year to get back to his old self, Nance is an upgrade for Cleveland and the power forward position. The perfect role for Nance is coming off the bench with Clarkson and re-lighting the chemistry the two have from playing alongside one another in LA.
One of the few downsides to this trade is that neither Nance or Clarkson are good outside shooters. What the Cavaliers may try to do is go back to the style of play that found them success back in LeBron's first season back. That is to focus less on the outside shot (still take three's when they are there) but work the ball inside more and look to move the ball around the court.
Without Thomas on the team to bog down the offense while he struggles to find his rhythm, the ball should flow more freely for Cleveland. Both young Lakers do not have any postseason experience, but their youthful exuberance is just what the Cavaliers need to get them going.
As for the Cavaliers other major trade, this is one many did not see coming.
Utah has traded Rodney Hood to Cleveland, league source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
Utah will also send Joe Johnson to Sacramento, and Cleveland will send Jae Crowder and Derek Rose to Utah, league sources tell ESPN. Sacramento sends George Hill to the Cavs.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 8, 2018
Just over 30 minutes after the Cavaliers-Lakers deal, Woj dropped another bomb. Cleveland acquired Hill and Hood from the Kings and Jazz respectively.
What Hill brings to the Cavaliers is a veteran mindset and a no-nonsense kind of attitude. Hill, a former member of the San Antonio Spurs, will have his focus on one thing, helping Cleveland win a title. It is likely Hill will take over as the starter in the near future. The 6'3″ guard is more capable of fighting through screens and giving more of an effort on defense.
Hill also is more willing to pass the ball and go with the flow of the offense. While he only averages 3.3 assists for his career Hill is going to make the right pass. When he shoots the ball he can either take into the paint and score or hit a three-point shot. This year Hill is shooting a career-high 45.3 percent from beyond the arc.
With Hill dominating the ball less, this will not bog down the rest of the offense and should not hinder other players from getting their own looks at the basket. This move rids Cleveland of their worst locker room personality and upgrades the point guard position at the same time. Good move by general manager Koby Altman.
Now to the last element of what the Cavaliers received yesterday, 6'8″ guard Rodney Hood. It is shocking Hood was available , and even more surprising that Cleveland gave up so little for Hood. The fourth-year small forward is averaging a career-best 16.8 points and shooting a career-high 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Hood has been known to get hurt and that is definitely worrisome for Cleveland, but it is better to focus on what Hood can bring to the Cavaliers. He can be what many hoped Crowder would be when they acquired him from Boston last summer. An athletic wing who can guard multiple positions and hit the outside shot.
If it comes down to the Cavaliers and Warriors in the NBA Finals, Hood can be that versatile defender who guards a number of Golden State's best players.
Admittedly Hood has looked always looked up to LeBron, and lets face it Rodney is glad to be on LeBron's team now after having to deal with guarding him in the past.
In a minor third move, the Cavaliers traded Wade back to Miami to seemingly finish out his illustrious career where it all began. With Cleveland adding younger players at Wade's position he was in for a diminished role and so the two sides agreed on a deal to send Wade to the Heat.
While these trades help Cleveland now, these moves also set the Cavaliers up to be younger and could entice LeBron to stay past this season. But for the time being it is best to enjoy this new-look Cavaliers team.
Cleveland was able to overhaul their roster and in the process, get younger and get more talented while parting with some lesser, underperforming talent. Time will tell how well the newest Cavaliers adjust to their new team, but at least for now it looks as if Cleveland is in a better position to compete for a title.


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Join International Arts & Artists (IA&A) for Art in Context: Italy, a discussion on how contemporary artists in Italy are changing perceptions of Italian art and culture, and the broader socio-economic conditions impacting creative work and partnerships.
Panelists include:
- Renato Miracco, Cultural Attaché, Embassy of Italy in Washington, DC.
- Cianne Fragione, Artist, Educator, and second-generation Italian American.
- Manuela Dimuccio Gonzalez, Youth-to-Youth (Y2Y) Steering Committee co-Chair at the World Bank Group and former Event Coordinator at the Italian Cultural Society of Washington, DC.
On view this month at IA&A's Hillyer Art Space, MARCO BAGNOLI, DOMENICO BIANCHI, REMO SALVADOR: From the Olnick Spanu Collection features work by three artists from the Olnick Spanu Collection who will also be part of the inaugural exhibition at Magazzino Italian Art, a new warehouse art space located in the Hudson Valley, NY. Dedicated to post-war and contemporary Italian art, Magazzino will open to the public by appointment on June 28, 2017. For the exhibition at Hillyer Art Space, Nancy Olnick and Giorgio Spanu have selected Bagnoli, Bianchi, and Salvadori, whose work is imbued with the illustrious history of Italian art as well as a profound understanding of today's world and man's search for meaning. These artists represent the next generation, following the Arte Poveramovement, who continue to explore the human condition and the greater cosmos, and are an example of the artistic talent flourishing in Italy today.
The Art in Context series is part of IA&A's International Partnership Initiative, developed in 2013 to prioritize international work between U.S. arts institutions and their counterparts abroad by creating a forum for discussion and discovery among leaders in the arts, academic, diplomatic, and policy communities. Art in Context showcases artists and cultural organizations in the broader social, economic, and political context in which they exist.
Image: Continuo Infinito Presente by Remo Salvadori, from the Olnick Spanu Collection.


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On Wednesday, February 13, join the Do Good Accelerator and the Center for Global Sustainability for this month's Lunch With Leaders featuring Green America.
Hear from Todd Larsen, Executive Co-Director for Consumer and Corporate Engagement, speak about how Green America works with consumers and investors to encourage and support large corporations to act on the climate crisis. Green America, a national nonprofit and membership organization, works to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. The organization works to put pressure on large corporations to act on climate change and helps companies make changes to their supply chains to reduce their impact and help the United States meet the goals of the Paris Climate Accords without help from Washington. Todd's presentation will provide an overview of ethical consumerism and how corporations can work to address climate change.
By sitting down and speaking with leaders from local nonprofits, who arealready tackling today's biggest challenges, students can deepen their understanding about social issues, why these issues exist, what current solutions are being implemented, how current gaps can be filled and ask questions that will enable Terps to think of new and innovative approaches to solve these issues.


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There is no doubt that our country is in a fair bit of turmoil right now. The economy, healthcare, terrorism–all of these things weigh heavily on people's minds. It's not the first time that we have faced adversity as a nation, and it sure won't be the last.
The Sunday after the events of September 11, 2001, I preached a message entitled "What Next?" I'm sure that many who saw the title before the service thought that I would be preaching on the End Times, or perhaps that I thought Osama Bin Laden was the Anti-Christ (I didn't). Instead, I asked the question of those in near-record attendance: where will you be next Sunday? You're praying a lot now, perhaps, but how will your prayer life be a month from now? A year? We have a tendency to rally around the throne of God when times are tough, but when things are going well we neglect our relationship with Him.
In Deuteronomy, we see Moses warning the Israelites not to take God for granted. He cautions them to "beware that you do not forget the Lord your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am commanding you today; otherwise, when you have eaten and are satisfied, and have built good houses and lived in them, and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and gold multiply, and all that you have multiplies, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God who brought you out from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery" (Deut. 8:11-14). It was very easy to forget the need to depend on God during times of prosperity and peace. This parallels our own modern behavior.
I was in college during the time of Desert Storm. It was amazing to me how many people suddenly began praying—even on a college campus which, in the case of my alma mater, was not the pinnacle of Christian faith and practice. What was equally amazing was how quickly people stopped praying. Where only days or weeks before groups were getting together in dorm rooms, frat houses, even the IHOP down the street to pray for our nation, there swiftly returned a spiritual lethargy and complacency that returned everyone to the spiritual status quo—a dangerous place to be.
Why is the spiritual status quo dangerous? Because it is a place of comfort. When we become comfortable, we let things slide. I haven't done research on this so it's just a theory, but I believe the reason why most accidents occur with a couple of miles of a person's home is because they become to relaxed: they're almost home, and they're thinking about dinner, or playing with the kids. Possibly, they're on their way out, and are thinking about their destination or the people they'll see. They let their guard down because they are in the most familiar location of their lives, and then tragedy strikes. When we set the spiritual cruise control, we get comfortable and forget just how desperately we need God.
Moses continued with a dire warning: "It shall come about if you ever forget the Lord your God and go after other Gods and serve them and worship them, I testify against you today that you will surely perish. Like the nations that the Lord makes to perish before you, so you shall perish; because you would not listen to the voice of the Lord your God" (Deut. 8:19-20).
The price for spiritual complacency is high: judgment, just as God judges all those who rebel against Him. One of the greatest tragedies in this life is that we cut ourselves off from the power that sustains us. The abundant life promised by Christ (John 10:10b) is only available by remembering the Source of our strength.


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TruTV, 2000
TruTV, 2000
This is the pilot episode of a long-running series of in-depth profiles of some of the world's most infamous criminals. From Jimmy Hoffa to Andrea Yates, crime meets biography as 'Mugshots' explores the characters and lifestyles of the people behind the headlines in some of the most complex and intriguing mysteries of our times.
Returning to Waco, Texas to examine the aftermath of David Koresh's disturbing reign over the Branch Davidians and the role of the FBI in the cult's demise, this film reveals the madness and treachery that made this story an obsession among conspiracy theorists and others seeking to understand the methods of this charismatic megalomaniac.
The New York Times
By Seth Margolis
Published on May 7, 2000
Exploring why seemingly ordinary people commit extraordinary crimes is the mission of ''MugShots,'' a spinoff from another TruTv documentary series, ''Crime Stories.'' ''Viewers of 'Crime Stories' came away with the same types of questions,'' said Art Bell, TruTv's executive vice president for programming and marketing. ''What makes someone who seems so normal become a killer? What makes a killer tick? On 'MugShots' we try to show that these people had family and friends; they had biographies.''
''MugShots'' went on the air in January with a segment on the Boston Strangler. Other one-hour episodes have profiled people like the Branch Davidian leader David Koresh and the Teamster president Jimmy Hoffa. This week a new segment has its premiere. Its subject is Angel Maturino Resendi, known as the Railway Killer, who stalked and murdered at least nine people beginning in 1998. The only thing his victims have in common was that their homes were accessible by train. During a pretrial court appearance shown on ''MugShots,'' Mr. Resendiz was unfailingly polite, answering the judge's questions with demure yes sir's and no sir's. No fangs here either.
''We're after the why,'' said Jonathan Greene, who wrote, directed, and produced the Resendiz episode. ''It's investigation versus just storytelling.''
Above all, the producers are always on the lookout for what Mr. Bell called ''the Hannibal Lecter moment,'' when the camera peers directly into the eyes of a killer. Those eyes inevitably look rather ordinary; sometimes they even seem familiar.


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Conservation and Recreation Access
This is the page for information about conservation and recreation access issues relevant to the VOC and its members. Most recent issues are at the top of the list, older issues at the bottom.
Issues directly involving the VOC
- Winter Recreation Zoning near VOC Huts
- Sea to Sky Backcountry Forum
- An old letter regarding Snowmobiling near Brian Waddington Hut
- Climate change and BC's new Energy Plan
Issues facing the self propelled outdoor recreation community at large
- Juliet Creek a proposed ski resort development near Coquihalla Pass
- Alaska National Wildlife Refuge
- Whistler Nordic Centre (Callaghan Valley)
- Endangered Species
- Jumbo Glacier Resort
- Melvin Creek Ski Resort Development
- South Chilcotin Mountains Park
- Heli-skiing in the Waddington Range
- Brohm Ridge Ski Development aka Garibaldi at Squamish. This development is presently undergoing a joint Environmental Assessment and Master Plan review.
Local Areas Where Recreation Access Needs To Be Addressed
- Lizzie Lake Road to Stein Park
- Mt. Cheam access road (Mt. Cheam needs more supervision)
- Mamquam road access to Mamquam Mountain
- Meager Hotsprings road (access to Pemberton Icecap)
Access to Garibaldi Park:
- Microwave road access to Garibaldi Park (washout fixed)
- Diamond Head road (needs grading)
- Bramwell Trail to Heather Meadows (closed by blow-downs)
Garibaldi-Diamond Head
- Singing Pass road to parking lot (washout)
- Wedge Mountain access
- Brohm Ridge access roads
Who to write to A list of important MPs, MLAs and other civil servants with clout
- MPs for the BC provincial government
- BC Government Directory lists phone numbers and addresses for all provincial government employees
Meeting Minutes
- FMCBC Note: The FMCBC is the Federation of Mountain Clubs of BC
- BC's environmental Assessment Office This is an excellent source for any large proposed development
- West Coast Environmental Law Well written articles dealing with BC's legislation and policies
- Forest Canopy Explorers A regional facebook group on the subject of wilderness tree climbing


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40 years of books without bosses, 1977-2017
Fever, the Panama Canal, poetry and Roman emperors … All are linked by the mosquito, the pesky night-time bomber that buzzes its way into everyone's life. For some its bite brings deadly disease, for others it is a work of art. Certainly it is the ultimate survivor; all attempts to wipe it out have failed. But are scientists finally on the verge of a breakthrough in the fight against malaria? Trigger IssuesMosquito explores how its 2,500 species have invaded not only bodies but culture too: every language acknowledges its fearsome reputation and pays a grudging respect to the tiny terror. In the words of the Dalai Lama, "If you think you are too small to make a difference try sleeping with a mosquito."
|Chapter 1
|The Life and Times of the Mosquito
|Chapter 2
|Mosquitoes in History
|Chapter 3
|Mosquitoes in Uniform
|Chapter 4
|Globalized Mosquitoes
|Chapter 5
|Politics of Prevention
|Chapter 6
|Mosquito Culture
|Chapter 7
|The Future
|Contacts & Resources


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The Inca Trail
Our main catalyst in planning our recent South American trip was a four-day hike of the Inca Trail. I've never been especially interested in Peru or the Incas and I only ever had a vague knowledge of Machu Picchu, but it seemed like almost everyone David and I know had made the trip fairly recently. Most people travel to Machu Picchu just for the day—there's a bus that drops you right at the entrance—but we decided to basically copy the itinerary of a friend of mine who had done the proper hike.
Inca Trail permits are very limited and sell out quickly, so we signed up with Peru Treks back in December for our June hike. Our four-day, 26-mile hike began 51 miles from Cusco on the Urubamba River, routed us through the Andes and ended at the Sun Gate entrance to Machu Picchu. Only 500 people are allowed on the trail per day—hikers and porters combined. You have to go with an official guide, and there are several checkpoints where your passport and ticket will be checked. I highly recommend Peru Treks—our two guides were kind and informative and the porters were complete champs. They carry tents and all of the camping supplies for the group—food, chairs, dinnerware, etc. You also have the option to hire an extra half porter to carry 6kg (approx 13lbs) of stuff that you don't need during the day such as sleeping bags, ground pads and extra clothes (do this!).
DAY ONE: Easy Day
The first day was labeled the "easy" day, and for the most part that was true. The trek company picked us up from our Cusco hotel, we stopped for breakfast and last-minute supplies and then headed to the checkpoint at the entrance. Peru Treks groups number 16 at the most and ours included people from all over the world—England, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Norway, Sweden, Seattle and San Francisco. We stopped many times during the 7.5 miles—to introduce ourselves, learn about the local plants, check out some ruins—and the terrain wasn't too challenging (however, I quickly came to distrust the term "Inca Flat").
My initial impression of the Inca Trail was that it was much more populated that I expected. I knew we'd be hiking in a group, but I didn't expect so much activity on the trail itself. There are approximately 400 people (and dogs!) living in small villages along the beginning of the trail. Horses, donkeys, llamas and mules are allowed, however pack animals are no longer allowed on the latter portion of the trail because their hooves do damage. If you're using a hiking pole it must have a rubber cap to cover the metal tip.
Dodging piles of llama droppings every few feet wasn't exactly picturesque, but I perked up when we passed a small cemetery. I had recently been lamenting my failure to research Cusco cemeteries before we left, so seeing one on the start of the trail was a treat. I have no idea why they're not promoting it as a trail feature—I'll happily go almost anywhere if I know there's a cemetery involved.
I definitely took the most photos on the first day, a result of excitement and the relative ease of the hike. The views were incredible, and although I've included loads of photos, they just can't do the scenery justice. The one thing photos do terribly is capture scale—I've lived most of my life solidly at sea-level, and the Andes are just so massive.
DAY TWO: Challenge Day
I hardly took any photos on day two, because the word "challenge" doesn't even begin to describe this incredibly difficult portion of the hike. Basically, day two is another 7.5 miles but almost entirely uphill. Or rather, upmountain. We climbed (and climbed, and climbed) approximately one billion stone steps to an elevation of 13,776 feet. If that seems high to you, it's because it is. I think I'm in pretty good physical condition—I run frequently, I walk constantly—but I still get grumpy climbing the four flights of stairs to my apartment every night.
It was hard, and horrible, but we made it to the top without incident and weren't even the last of our group to finish. Like most terrible things in life, as soon as it was over it didn't seem nearly as bad and we recovered quickly. David didn't even need to dangle a Pringles can in front of me like we joked, but they were waiting for me as a reward when we eventually got to camp. Like cemeteries, there is almost nothing I won't do for a snack.
DAY THREE: Unforgettable
"Unforgettable" is the word chosen by our trek company to describe day three, but it has an entirely different meaning to me now since I spent all night of day two violently ill, making frequent trips to the (very primitive) bathrooms. I'm still not sure what I had/have and I'll spare you the gory details, but I woke up on day three feeling sicker than I ever have in my life. I had a raging fever, aches and chills on top of the ongoing intestinal disturbances.
After consulting with our wonderfully kind guide, Naomi—as I took loads of pills washed down with magic Inca tea—I tried to pull myself together for the hike (the longest day, nearly ten miles). I found out later that I had one other option—to be carried by a porter. I was feeling like garbage, but being carried by another human being would have made me feel even worse, so I just kept walking. I didn't eat all day, I kept taking pills (and frequent off-trail bathroom stops) and I've never been so grateful to crawl into a sleeping bag and fall asleep before dinner (which I didn't eat).
Despite the fact that I basically had no other choice, I'm glad that I rallied because the third day was my favorite of the four. It was scenic in so many different ways—cloud forests and jungle-like climates, sweeping views, ruins and one particularly cute baby llama. Unfortunately I wasn't super happy with any of my photos from our trek, and despite hiking nearly the entire trail with my "real" camera jangling around my neck, I actually think most of my iPhone photos turned out better.
I was still sick into day four, but we only had a few miles to go (after waking at 3:45 am) before we ended our hike at Machu Picchu. I'm not terribly happy with the feverish photos I took there either, but it's deserving of its own post, nonetheless.
I worried about so many things in the lead up to this trip—losing my passport, not packing the right clothes, being able to hear someone snoring in a neighboring tent—but it never crossed my mind that I would get sick during the actual hike. I'm not sure if it was the flu or a parasite or some other sinister combination—and I'm still dealing with its lingering effects—but I don't regret taking the leap outside of my comfort zone. I survived without Internet or cell service for four days, I pushed my body and it didn't give up and I now appreciate toilet seats and toilet paper more than I ever thought I would.
Our Trek Company: Peru Treks (now booking for 2018)


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Cascade Pacific is a worsted weight, affordable, completely machine washable yarn in a huge range of colors. Pacific is an unbelievably soft acrylic and wool blend, and has a lustrous sheen which gives depth to the many hues that are available in this yarn. There's really nothing that Pacific isn't great for: sweaters, blankets, baby projects, or anything that's worn next to the skin. Made in China
- Fiber Content: 60% Acrylic/ 40% Superwash Merino Wool
- Weight: 100 grams
- Yardage: 213 yds
- Knitting Weight: light worsted
- Needle Size: US 7-8
- Gauge: 18 – 20 sts = 4″ (10 cm)
- Care: Machine Wash Warm, Tumble Dry Low
Please note: Colors may not be exactly as shown, we do our best to maintain consistency but dye lots may vary. Also, please be aware colors may look different depending on the type of computer screen you are using.


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Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Best Friends. Over the past couple years, Taylor Swift has surrounded herself with plenty of awesome, famous female friends, but there's something extraspecial about her relationship with Selena Gomez, who joined her on stage for an epic performance this week. They have been close since their early days in the spotlight, regularly showing their love for each other during interviews and on social media. Back in 2009, Selena told Seventeen how much their friendship means to her, saying, "Every single problem I ever have is healable by Taylor Swift! If I ever I have an issue, Taylor has gone through it, because she's older than me, and she gives the most thought-out answers . . . We literally talk every day."
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Best Friends. Taylor had been there for Selena especially after her breakup with her boyfriend of two years, Justin Bieber. The two even recently talked via FaceTime with their friend, Demi Lovato. Despite rumors, Selena and Justin Bieber have not gotten back together. There are reports, however, that Taylor's friendship with New Zealand singer Lorde, who has been very critical of Selena in various interviews, may have strained their friendship. This was later proven not to be true when the two were later seen at the Met Gala in New York. Taylor even attended the American Music Awards in 2014 with Lorde to support Selena when she performed her single "The Heart Wants What It Wants".
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Best Friends. Years later, Selena gave an example of that Taylor wisdom when she appeared on The Talk in 2014, saying that Taylor once told her this gem: "'Selena, if you're the smartest person in the room, I think you're going to be in the wrong room.'" Meanwhile, Taylor once called Selena "the closest thing" she's ever had to a sister, and their Instagram feeds are full of sweet snaps. Check out some of Taylor and Selena's best BFF moments through the years, including Selena's fierce cameo in the "Bad Blood" music video!


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A recent article in Harvard Business Review claimed that in the age of artificial intelligence, "being smart" will mean something completely different. I totally agree.
This reminded me of our Tabulit comic Now Recharging by Maiji/Mary Huang, which is sci-fi tale set in a time where robots have achieved self-awareness and are integrating into society. Take a look:
AI is not going away and will impact us all
The reality is, robots and artificial intelligence are already automating a lot of human-based jobs, especially in the labour-intensive sectors. This means, where before we competed against other people for gainful employment, we are now, sci-fi as it may sound, compete against machines that can learn.
However, the Harvard Business Review article states, we will need people to perform the "higher-order critical, creative, and innovative thinking and the jobs that require high emotional engagement to meet the needs of other human beings."
in other words, "smart" will no longer mean we know more about something than another person. Machines can and will always know more than us. Machine are far smarter than us in this context. "Smart" for humans will mean the capacity for critical thinking, creativity, innovation and emotional engagement.
Artificial Intelligence Cannot Recreate Emotional Intelligence (Not In The Near Future Anyway)
Humans have one thing over machines and that is the capacity for emotions. There is a lot of sci-fi theory around whether machines can experience emotions. Being "self-aware" as a machine means it can only know it is a machine. And where the main robot character in Now Recharging may be emotional, currently, a state of emotional awareness is impossible for a machine no matter how artificially intelligent it is.
This is where, if we are to compete for jobs in the future, emotional intelligence (EQ) will become a critical and competitive advantage.
Where EQ Starts
As an executive coach that specializes in the neuroscience of high performance, I have ranted about EQ a lot already. But the reality of artificial intelligence makes my arguments that much more relevant.
So, where do you start learning to build EQ? There are three components:
- Self-Awareness (Starts with Being Open for Reflection)
- Developing an Emotional Vocabulary (Ex: "I feel shame right now.")
- Empathy (Learning to Feel What Others Feel)
The information online around EQ is bountiful. But here is my most important advice: EQ cannot be learned by reading books, going online or even an app (although may of these sources they can teach you EQ). You can only learn about EQ from these channels. The only way to truly learn EQ is by interacting with real people, and not by video chat either. EQ requires a relational experience.
My advice is to get out there and start interacting with people. While you do, try to be aware of what you are feeling. Learn emotional vocabulary so you can share what you are feeling. Being vulnerable accelerates EQ development. Finally, take the time to actually feel what others feel. This requires heavy doses of listening. And if you have done the work in self-awareness and emotional vocabulary, empathy begins to develop quite naturally.
Ego and Fear
As the Harvard Business Review article states, "The new smart will be about trying to overcome the two big inhibitors of critical thinking and team collaboration: our ego and our fears."
This statement hits home for me. It makes me ask, how much does my own ego and fear prevent me from growing in emotional intelligence?
Hmmm... to be transparent, I really don't like my answer. It makes me feel vulnerable to embrace this truth about myself. But that's OK because I know I am taking another step to being truly "smart" in new ways.
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The Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair arrives on our shores on 22 Oct til 25 Oct! 4 days of sparkle at Marina Bay Sands.
It'll be a great opportunity to meet and catch up with some of my gem dealing friends from around the region. Hopefully, I'll be able to make a few good deals with them.
On my trips to gem-selling countries, I've met other gem buyers who drive prices down to ridiculously low points, refusing to budge even on a five-dollar difference. Personally, I feel this to be very unnecessary. The seller is trying to earn a living, and five dollars isn't going to make or break the bank for the buyer, so why not let the seller have it?
A number of these buyers are re-sellers, who, after paying rock-bottom prices, jack the prices up tremendously before selling them in their home markets. Of course, it is perfectly normal business practice to increase prices when you re-sell, but it needs to be a reasonable margin.
I have found that gem-buying requires patience and tact. Once you build a good rapport with the seller, the prices automatically come down. I rarely try to drive prices too much lower than the asking price. Of course, I need to know the rough value of the gem I'm looking at, and that takes experience.
True, I may end up paying slightly higher prices than the hard-bargaining buyer at the next stall, but I believe that we live in a world of abundance, and not one of lack. I believe that both buyer and seller can mutually benefit, and one cannot succeed without the other.


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Welcome Back! I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! Now let's get back to our heroes! Well looks like Hayden has finally met up with Favian with Teesha informing security of their arrival. Let's hope all goes well with Teesha's Contact...
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On With The Show This better be good. I hope it does go well. Teesha better MAKE this WORK.
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Happy New Year! Great to see the gang back in action again. Can't wait to see where this lead goes!
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Two videos for National Citizens Service/
We've just completed two videos for the internal use of National Citizens Service.
We've just completed two videos for the internal use of National Citizens Service.
On Friday 6th October, Chat Noir attended the Part of the MOVEment Conference at Cranage, Hall, where our latest film for Active Cheshire received its premiere.
A busy schedule of filming over the last week come to a close!
Working with Active Cheshire, we have completed their Pass on your passion campaign film
Filming last week with Active Cheshire for their "Pass on your Passion" campaign.
A great shoot today with local talent in Burton.
Early morning shoot in Chester getting a few shots for our new DVD.
Today Chat Noir were filming at Ellesmere Port Methodist Church with Active Cheshire, recording some of the projects the charity is working on with local people.
After several months working with Tranmere Rovers in the community, Caldy Grange Grammar School and the family the final edit of our new road safety film is now completed. The film will be premiering in Wirral high schools next year.
Chat Noir are delighted to hear the following announcement in the Queen's Birthday Honours List:
MBE - Graham Peter Wilmer. Founder, the Lantern Project. For services to the Survivors and Victims of Abuse. (Wirral, Merseyside)
Chat Noir Productions have been awarded Best Social Awareness film at the Wirral International Film Festival for their work on U.T.D. (Unstructured Therapeutic Disclosure). This film was made for the Lantern Project, a Wirral-based charity that helps people who have suffered abuse to become survivors instead of victims.
Special thanks to the great actors involved in this project: Richard Dodd, Harry Carmichael, Steve Lofthouse, Mike Lockley. Bravery award to Gary and Alan, who shared their harrowing stories for this film.
Chat Noir are proud to premiered this short film about Holyoke Lifeboat museum and the history of Hoylake Lifeboats.
We are very proud to have worked recently with The Lantern Project charity, producing a video to reach out to deaf survivors of childhood sexual abuse.


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Hi Randy....I am the talkative retired teacher that you met at Wright Woods a few weeks ago. The Pileated stalker....or "lurker"...Your pictures are wonderful. You've taken some amazing shots.Thanks for sharing and thanks for your assistance in my lifers....Barred Owl and Pileated. Happy Trails! Karen


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|Leland Dickerson posed in 1938 in front of his home at 818 North Arlington Avenue. Note the beautiful rounded door behind him.
|Robert Dickerson, a bookish young boy, posed for this photo in 1938. He is standing near the rear of his home at 818 North Arlington Avenue. Sadly, he would be killed at the Battle of the Bulge in 1944.
|Calvin Blue Coates (6045 East St. Joseph Street) and Curly Morris (831 N. Campbell Avenue) posed for this photo at 818 N. Arlington in 1938. Both young men would serve in the US Navy during WWII. Sadly, Calvin Coates was killed in action.
|Snowy Day: The Dickersons at 818 North Arlington Avenue used this photo for their Christmas card in 1948.
|Halloween in 1964 at 818 North Arlington Avenue. Mr. Dickerson planted many native species along the hillside.


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Let's get dressed up, wear a mask, or just come as you are. It's a dance-party benefiting the American Cancer Society hosted by the Blue Dolphins Relay for Life Team & Enchanted Lotus Belly Dance.
Bring your favorite Halloween Goodies to share...Best Halloween themed dish will win a prize.
Hula Hooping performance by Morgan Leigh of Spin Happy Hoop Dance!
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Start your Monday off right:
- Did you know a prized camel can sell for more than 1 million dollars? Neither did I but Vice sent a reporter to the famous camel races in Saudi Arabia. There is even a camel beauty pageant.
- On the opposite spectrum of racing, the DIY Hack Derby invites bike frame builders to build a bike for under $400 by hand and race each over a couple of days. I love the idea and seems like a ton of fun.
- I was not familiar with the work of the Dutch street photographer, Ed van der Elsken, but his work is top notch. He started on the streets of Amsterdam right after World War 2 and helped define how the Dutch saw themselves post war.
- Rachelle Mendez finds colorful minimal scenes in the cross sections of buildings. A few in this set almost appear like paintings rather than photographs.
- Kevin Faingnaert spent 3 months traveling through Bolivia, Argentina, and Peru and created this love letter to this part of the world. This part of the world is gorgeously different and diverse.
"Being poor is not having too little, it is wanting more." Seneca
I am fascinated how people can create stop motion movies of the scale of "Isle of Dogs". They have to create each expression for each character. I would love to watch a documentary on the entire process.
PDN released this year's 30 Emerging Photographers list and its filled with awesome work. A great place to find inspiration and something different.
Masha Ivashintsova's daughter found 30K negatives in her attic after her passing. The images reveal what life was like during the USSR.
In the area of time management and productivity hacking, we are terrified about doing nothing. Jenny Odell argues that doing nothing is precisely the place to figure out what is next. You need to create space for new ideas to form.


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Bike Parade – Web Edition!
Today, Bike Parade! The Coloring book is available to purchase as a digital download for $8. You can download the PDF and print any of the pages as many times as you like as long as it is for your personal use.
With every purchase of the book, a snail gets its wings!
It's a little bit cheaper than the print version right now, but after the New Year, it will be going up to $10.
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Gambling is known to be addictive especially when one goes on a winning streak. Surely, who doesn't want to keep on raking up those wins? The answer is simply no one but whether we like it or not, sometimes it's good to take a break regardless of whether we are enjoying a winning streak or not.
If you want to keep your brain glued to gambling though actually not spinning the reels or outsmarting your opponents on the poker table, there are a number of ways that you can achieve this including grabbing a gambling inspired movie. Not only will you refresh your mind away from the casino floor but you also stand to learn a tip or two that you can use on your next visit to a UK casino that accepts PayPal deposits.
High Roller: The Stu Ungar Story
This movie finds itself first on this list owing to one thing i.e. the majority of the action in this game takes place on the poker table meaning you get to learn a lot of poker tips and tricks from watching it.
Not only this but you also get to learn a thing or two about etiquette to observe on the casino floor and poker table. This movie was released all the way back in 2003 and it's still regarded as one of the best gambling themed movie.
The story centres on the life of one man, Stu Ungar, a man who is committed (some would say addicted) to the game of poker.
Besides sleeping, Stu spends most of his time on the poker table. He is not the greatest player in the world but due to sheer determination, Stu manages to rise to the top echelons of success in the poker industry.
Casino is revered worldwide. This movie tries to portray in the best possible way life in Las Vegas.
In order to do this, the movie comes with two main characters. Both of these characters have a shady past as they were a part of a ruthless mob when they first started gambling in Las Vegas. However, after some time they find themselves on different wavelengths.
One character is on a path of reformation. He still views gambling as his favourite hobby and preferred form of earning money but he wants to adopt a new way of doing business.
Instead of cheating his way to winning, this character wants to engage in gambling in an ethical and morally good way. On the other hand, the second character is still very much involved in the dark side and his ambition is to continue as a mobster.
These two characters clash and only one emerges victorious.
Ocean's Eleven
Ocean's Eleven is a gambling themed movie that was released in 2001.
This movie differs from other movies on this list in that it doesn't focus on a few individuals deeply embroiled in casino dealings, rather, it's all about a group that plans to execute casino heists.
The aim at the start is that the group executes three heists at different casinos all at the same time. With a perfectly laid out plan, the group successfully executes all three heists.
Greedy however soon consumes some of the group members and they force the group to plan another heist. However, this time, things go horribly wrong.


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Hi everyone! Happy Thursday! I recently went to the first ever Shopology Project Conference on Saturday, September 16, 2017. I was invited by none other than Cindy Cannon who is the founder, organizer and creator behind it! She wanted to bring Fashion to Winnipeg, MB. And knowing what I knew I had no idea how amazing the fashion industry in Winnipeg is and I couldn't be more proud to be from Winnipeg and hear everyones story of how they got started, from the high and lows from starting your own business and creating a clothing line for anyone and everyone to wear. It was truly inspiring and amazing to see how far they've come including giving us some tips and tricks on how to make your brand better. There was so many speakers, I'm really sad I couldn't stay for the whole thing, I had a friends child's birthday party I couldn't miss.
Here I'm with the amazing Cindy Cannon from Shopology Project!
Also who better to take than this girl right here who's got lots of fashion sense on her own. My Awesome friend Amanda! @mandijean86
I also got to meet some incredible bloggers from Winnipeg, including Rheanna @neverseecomesea Such a sweet sweet girl and is a mama as well! So you know we shared a few laughs about our kids! www.neverseecomesea.com
And of course the most awesome lady who helped out with so much! She greeted us at the door with such a warm hello its Vanessa @thetrendyfiles who is seriously the most kind hearted people I know! www.thetrendyfiles.com
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I also took the time to VLOG this whole experience its on my youtube channel. Link is in the homepage or here http://www.youtube.com/c/leslielifestyle or check the link here as well https://youtu.be/khZt6N23mHg.
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Caminar is thrilled to partner with NAMI-San Mateo and Edgewood to bring our Quarterly Community Advocacy Forum to our San Mateo County neighbors. We are specifically focused on active advocacy for improved supports and services for the young people. Here's an update from the team on current happenings:
Hello, Advocators!!
The June 7 Advocacy Forum has been canceled and we are planning to reschedule in the fall (October/November).
The main reason for the delay is that the planning committee is still working on making more progress in connecting with the next level of influencers so that we can bring concrete "action steps" and useful panel members to the next Forum.
Here's what's been happening since our last Forum:
In late April, members of the Planning Committee (folks who signed up at the Feb. Advocacy Forum including Linder Alden, Helene Zimmerman, Carolyn Shepard, Leanna Harper, and Cindy Robbins-Roth) met with Bill Lowell (San Mateo County "Home for All") to start identifying "action steps" to investigate and present at the next Forum.
There was general agreement that the focus remains on identifying and building collaborations with existing groups that can support creation - especially in the near-term - of significantly more affordable supported housing.
A big thank you to Bill Lowell for volunteering his time to meet with us – his experience with the county's Housing Authority is very helpful.
Here are the initial action steps that we propose – this group may not be able to pursue them all before the next Forum, but we certainly can bring them all to the Forum to recruit more folks for on-going follow-up.
1. CSH: Formerly the Corporation for Supportive Housing, this nationwide organization is a leading nationwide group. Bill and Linder report the CSH website http://www.csh.org/ is full of interesting housing projects, and they provide technical support and funding ideas. Let's reach out to CSH and see if they will come collaborate in our county.
2. Track down more info on what's happening with the apartment building at 531 Woodside Road that was gutted by fire in 2013 - so far, still no movement seen to rebuild. Helene and Carolyn are going to try to track down the building owner/landlord. Can we find a county partner to rebuild and reopen these 72 units?
UPDATE: 531 Woodside Road 72- unit apartment building: Helene was able to obtain the name of the management company: VPM Management, 408 251-7540 (Dawn Pisciotta) and the building owner appears to be KDF Communities. Latest info is that the owner put this building on the market earlier this year because of the lack of a successful rehabilitation plan.
http://www.kdfcommunities.com/ reports that KDF Communities LLC, a California limited liability company, is an affordable housing development company based in Newport Beach, CA that was founded in 1996. Since that time, KDF has emerged as one of the largest developers and owners of affordable family and senior housing developments in California.
KDF has been involved in the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of more than 5,300 affordable rental units in 44 properties throughout California. KDF's success is evident through its long-term city and financial relationships that support the team's commitment to quality and integrity. KDF's ground-up new construction expertise and renovation turnaround stories that comprise the company's portfolio exemplify a true focus on quality and building community.
For an update on the status of rebuilding this apartment complex: https://medium.com/redwood-city-voice/woodside-road-hallmark-house-apartments-status-update-4544c5a5e20f
3. Ask Dan Peck (Third Sector Capital) to introduce us to the groups collaborating in Santa Clara County (including Telecare, Abode Services, and the county) to kickstart a large-scale affordable supported housing push in that county.
UPDATE: Dan made the introduction to Ky Le, the Director of Supportive Housing for Santa Clara County and Vivian Wan, the COO of Abode Services. Both of these folks collaborated closely with Dan's company to develop Project Welcome Home in Santa Clara County. Vivian shared that Abode is already working in San Mateo County, mostly with Rapid Rehousing and landlord engagement. They have an office in Redwood City.
Helene is organizing a conference call with Vivian to start the conversation about how Abode could be part of a plan to support affordable supported housing in our county.
4. Bring together Ken Cole and his team (County Housing Authority), Melissa Platte from MHA-San Mateo, and Chip Higgins of Caminar to talk about potential ways to use county funds NOT linked to federal grants to create more supported housing using innovative models including the multi-family housing co-op.
Bring into the discussion partnering with support service agencies like Edgewood and Caminar to provide the mental health support expertise for the properties.
UPDATE: Cindy sent out an email to the relevant folks to schedule an initial conversation. So far, this meeting has not been scheduled. Cindy will reach out again to the group.
5. A long-term plan: Bill noted that the county has around $22 million in local funds each year, some of those funds are for "preservation" - acquiring and refurbishing old buildings. Part of the challenge is that the cost of buying buildings to refurbish in our county has skyrocketed - it would take $10 million or so to buy a 20-unit building.
There are no state or federal funds available for refurbishing - instead, they support building new structures, but then you run into the HUD long-term homeless requirement, which is a real hardship for folks already struggling with big challenges.
Bill talked about putting together a plan that would get triggered when the next serious recession hits and drives down the cost to acquire properties. He noted that MHA's new Waverley Apartments (just opened!) were built on the site of an old warehouse.
UPDATE: No update at this time
Other points discussed:
- The state's "No Place Like Home" program is supposed to be funded with $2 billion. Keep an eye out for "Request for Proposals" to participate. Maybe ask State Senator Jerry Hill and State Assemblyman Kevin Mullin to come talk with the Forum about how we can access those funds.
- The Regional Centers (tasked with providing support and services for folks who meet specific criteria for developmental disabilities) have the ability to access a wider range of housing options for their clients than the mental health system has. Is there a way to level the playing field? To collaborate with Golden Gate Regional Center?
The plan is to have folks from the planning committee follow up on as many of these key ideas as possible before the autumn Forum, and to present what we learned and get community input for further follow up at the forum.
Please contact any of us with your questions and ideas.
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Sun of a Beach begins!/
It's that time of year again for Brandon's Sun of a Beach festivities!
The weekend begins early with a kickoff social at Houston's Country Roadhouse on Thursday, March 7th. Forget all about the mountains of snow outside and don your summer clothes and beach wear! Everyone who goes before 11:00 pm will receive free cover for a future trip to Houston's.
The two-day co-ed beach volleyball tournament begins on Friday, March 8th at 2:00 pm at the Keystone Centre, which will be flooded with sand to form Brandon's largest indoor beach volleyball court. Cash prizes available to be won this year total over $1,500.
96 teams of more than 600 volleyball players participated in the competition last year, which will again be hosted by Assiniboine Community College Students' Association.
Following the end of the tournament on Saturday, March 9th, the 2013 Sun of a Beach Social will begin, featuring Rockbox from Morris Entertainment. Tickets for the social can be obtained by calling the Keystone Box Office at (204) 726-3500 or visiting the Keystone Centre's website.
So shake off your winter blues and enjoy some "sand, sun, and fun" in March!