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Protest Rocks Alausa Over Supreme Court Verdict On Agidingbi Community
Scores of community leaders and residents of Agidingbi area of Ikeja on Thursday embarked on peaceful protest against the judgment of Supreme Court which awarded ownership of 398 acres of landed property in the community to a traditional land-owning family, Akinole-Oshiun.
The possession order is said to cover a large section of the Lateef Jakande Road, Acme Road, Fagba Close, and other streets around the area, totaling over 2000 buildings.
The protesters, who marched from Agidingbi to House of Assembly complex in Alausa, said Akinole-Oshiun family, which is the judgment-creditor in the case, had already given them seven days ultimatum to vacate their houses, urging the government to quickly intervene to avert bloodshed.
They displayed placard of various inscriptions such as "There is no ancestral link between Akinole and Agidingbi Land, Land Grabbers are enemies of Lagos State," among others.
Leader of Ojodu Legislative Arm, Hon Wasiu Bolaji-Seidu who is also a community leader in Agidingbi said the news of the possession order came to the community as a big surprise as nobody from the area was served with the court process that led to the judgment.
He said: "On Friday, they (judgment-creditor) brought a judgment and placed it on our houses and said they have taken over the entire Agidingbi land. The issue is Agidingbi was not mentioned in the judgment; nobody from Agidingbi was part of the case and I don't know how you will enforce a judgment against a person that was never part of the case.
"Agidingbi has been in existence for over 200 years ago. I was born and bred in Agidingbi; my forefathers were born and bred in Agidingbi and I don't see any reason why somebody will just wake up and say they are the owner of the community.
"I am over 50 years; my father lived for over 90 years in this community before he died; my great grand-father died at the age of 150 years and I don't know where Akinole is coming from and we have people like Habibatu Mogaji who was the Yeye-Oba of Agidingbi; we have Femi Okunnu who is our father in the community and we don't know where Akin-ole came from."
He particularly urged the State Government to activate the provisions of the Anti-Land Grabbing Law of the State, and prevent the matter from degenerating into a full blown crisis.
"To the best of my knowledge, I know that Lagos State has enacted a law duly signed by the Governor prohibiting land grabbing in the State because this is a clear example of such case. That is why we are here to call on the Lagos State House of Assembly to look into it and find a lasting solution, failure of which there will be bloodshed," Bolaji-Seidu said.
Also speaking, Baale of Agidingbi, Chief Ganiyu Ayinde Haruna, said they were embarking on the peaceful protest to call the attention of government to the silent crisis that is brewing in the community.
Narrating how it all began, Haruna said: "On Friday last week, we woke up to see people posting possession order on our property and we don't know these people. We have been living here for several years and the issue is we don't know this family that is laying claim to ownership of our land.
"We have never heard any relationship with this Akinole family and so it is surprising to us. Nobody knew anything about the court case. I mean how can you enforce court judgment against a party that was never part of the case? We are peaceful people and we are urging the Lagos State Government especially Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and the House of Assembly to intervene urgently in this matter because we don't want bloodshed in our community."
Also speaking, an 83-year old resident and Iyalode of Agidingbi, Evang Dorcas Faworaja said her great grand-parents were born in the area, therefore the claimant cannot just come from anywhere and lay claim to the community.
Receiving the protesters, Deputy Majority Leader of the Assembly, Hon Olumuyiwa Jimoh commended them for conducting themselves peacefully, assuring that the House would look into their case.
"Let me assure you that we are going to look into your petition without any fear or favour and I can assure you also that you will receive judgment at the end of the day," Jimoh said.
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REDTV set to Host the Biggest Party of 2019
REDTV, the fast-paced lifestyle channel that puts Africa on the global stage is about to host the 4th edition of its annual party , 'The Redtv Rave' on November 30, 2019. Powered by the United Bank for Africa (UBA), this year's rave which is themed 'The shutdown', is where everyone wants to be.
From the crème de la crème of entertainment to high profile business moguls, the premium entertainment Brand, REDTV, will host creatives and guests to an unforgettable night on November 30th, 2019, kicking off the 'Dirty December' party season.
The Executive Producer of REDTV, Bola Atta, who spoke excitedly about the rave, stated that a lot has gone into the preparation of this party, where over 5,000 guests are expected. "The REDTV rave is an expression of the fact that REDTV is more than just an entertainment platform, it is a lifestyle and an expression of our language and culture as we constantly connect with members of the creative industry who have been changing the narrative across music, film, fashion and the Arts on the African continent. It is a way to say thank you to all our fans who have followed closely, the successes of some of our shows like The Men's Club, Boutique Hotel, Our Best Friend's Wedding and Inspector K, amongst many others'.
The performing artists at this year's rave include a headline of Burna Boy, Olamide and Jidenna. Also performing are rising star, Fireboy, Tems, Ajebutter22, SDC, BOJ, DRB with Dj Concequence and Dj Sparrow on ground to ensure the music flows. Registration to the rave is free and drinks and food are also complimentary as guests get a chance to mingle with some of their favourite celebrities.
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There will soon be respite for motorists plying Agege-Pen Cinema axis in Lagos, as State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu assures accelerated completion of the abandoned Pen-Cinema Bridge.
The Governor spoke on Sunday while inspecting ongoing rehabilitation work on major roads in Iju area of the state by Lagos State Public Works Corporation.
Sanwo-Olu, in company of his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, said the contractor handling the bridge construction was being prepared for re-mobilisation back on the site.
Expressing concern over the pains residents go through due to regular gridlock on the alternative routes occasioned by abandoned project, Sanwo-Olu said his government would compensate for the discomfort by ensuring timely completion of the bridge.
He said: "I can assure you that we are currently in talks with the contractors handling key road projects in Ikorodu, which are Igbogbo and Ishawo roads, and also a critical project in Agege area, which is the Pen-Cinema Bridge. Our promise is that, if it is not by end of this month; then, by next month, the contractors will be fully mobilised back on sites to complete the work.
"We are particularly concerned about the pain motorists are going through because of the incomplete construction of Pen-Cinema Bridge. We are hoping that the contractor handling the bridge construction, too, will be mobilised back on site. Once we push these three critical infrastructures and get them completed, relief would come to residents in these areas."
The Governor said the ongoing road repair across the state was an outcome of his Executive Order, which declared emergency rehabilitation of critical roads.
Sanwo-Olu said the repair was being carried out in six segments, pointing out that the highways and arterial carriages were captured in the first set of repair across the state.
He said repair work would begin on roads captured in other segments in succession. The Governor urged commuters to be patient while the repair is being carried out.
He expressed satisfaction on the level of work done, while assuring that the road rehabilitation would be ongoing to until 100 major roads marked for repair in all Local Government Areas across the state get done.
Sanwo-Olu said his administration would continue to be responsive to the challenges confronting the people, assuring the actions of his government would focus on bringing relief to taxpayers.
"We have risen up to the expectations of Lagosians and we believe there is still a lot more to do. It is a work in progress. But we can feel the immediate relief that are coming to residents of all the areas where the rehabilitation work is being done currently," the Governor said.
Also joining the Governor during the inspection is the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, and General Manager of Lagos State Public Works Corporation, Engr. Daramola Olufemi.
EDITORIAL: Healthcare Reforms in Nigeria; A Mere Political Statement Lacking Commitment
By Manny Ita
Nigeria has since her independence in 1960 had a very robust verbiage or policies by successive gobernments on health reforms but with very little progress or success recorded in what might well be a lack of political will in reforming the health sector.
Over 90% of the Nigerian population are without health insurance coverage. The inability to effectively address the country's numerous public health challenges has contributed to the persistent and high level of poverty and weakness of the health system.
Political instability, corruption, limited institutional capacity and an unstable economy have also been major factors responsible for the poor development of health services in Nigeria. Households and individuals in Nigeria bear the burden of a dysfunctional and inequitable health system – delaying or not seeking health care and having to pay out of pocket for health care services that are not affordable.
The health challenges of the country include:
National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS),
National Immunisation Coverage Scheme (NICS),
Midwives Service Scheme (MSS)
Nigerian Pay for Performance scheme
After many attempts at implementing legislation on health insurance since 1960, NHIS, although established in 1999, was eventually launched only in 2005 with the goals to ensure access to quality health care services, provide financial risk protection, reduce rising costs of health care services and ensure efficiency in health care through programmes such as the: Formal Sector Social Health Insurance Programme (FSSHIP), Mobile Health, Voluntary Contributors Social Health Insurance Programme (VCSHIP), Tertiary Institution Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP), Community Based Social Health Insurance Programme (CBSHIP), Public Primary Pupils Social Health Insurance Programme (PPPSHIP), and the provision of health care services for children under 5 years, prison inmates, disabled persons, retirees and the elderly.
The NHIS was expected to provide social and financial risk protection by reducing the cost of health care and providing equitable access to basic health services with the most vulnerable populations in Nigeria including children, pregnant women, people living with disabilities, elderly, displaced, unemployed, retirees and the sick.
Free health care services and exemption mechanisms are expected to provide financial risk protection for the most vulnerable populations but evidence suggest that they are ineffective and have failed to achieve this aim.
The maternal mortality ratio for Nigeria remain quite high at 814 per 100000 live births according to 2016 World Health Statistics. Across the country, pregnant women and children under five years are generally charged fees when accessing health care services, despite the federal government's declaration of free health for pregnant women and children under five years in 2005.
The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole in 2016 announced the Federal Government's plan to provide free health services to 100 million Nigerians in the next two years. Under this new health agenda, pregnant women across Nigeria are expected to enjoy free maternal and delivery services at the primary health care (PHC) level.
Unfortunately, Free health care services and exemption mechanisms often arise as campaign promises of political actors to the electorate and fall short in meeting the health needs of the most vulnerable populations. According to Nigeria Demographic Health Survey (NDHS) in 2013, over 60% of pregnant women aged 15-49 deliver their babies at home without any antenatal care visits. In rural areas, this value reaches 76.9%. The situation is critical in North East and North West regions of Nigeria where over 79% of pregnant women age 15-49 deliver their babies at home. Over 60% of pregnant women in Bayelsa, Plateau and Niger deliver at home rather than a health facility.
The cost of health care and the low quality of care by the public have been argued to be the reason for the poor utilisation of maternal and child health services in Nigeria.
In addition, health spending in Nigeria is low and this is responsible for the over-reliance on out of pocket payments for health care services.
Despite its launch in 2005, NHIS covers less than 10% of the Nigerian population leaving the most vulnerable populations at the mercy of health care services that are not affordable. This means the most vulnerable populations in Nigeria are not provided with social and financial risk protection. Poor people constitutes about 70% of the Nigerian population. They lack access to basic health services, which social and financial risk protection should provide, because they cannot afford it.
CBSHIP was expected to meet their health needs as well as provide social and financial risk protection to this group, which mostly reside in rural areas. As evidenced in the high rate of out of pocket payments for health care services , poor people financially contribute more to health care than official care and funds programmes in Nigeria. Out of pocket payments for health care services limit the poor from accessing and utilising basic health care services.
The quality of health care services delivered is poor and remains a huge source of concern. Most of the PHC facilities that are supposed to meet the health needs of the poor and rural dwellers are in a poor state due to poor budgetary allocation.
In trying to solve these issues, healthcare in the country must be tackled headlong in order to stem the detyeriorating development therein, which could portend grave danger for citizens of the country in the no-ditant future.
Policy makers and political actors need to devise health care reforms to address the lack of social and financial protection for the poor and vulnerable populations. Part of this reform is the expansion of the NHIS. States should be mandated to provide health insurance coverage to all residents. Making health insurance optional for states over the years has affected the ability of the NHIS to increase the level of coverage for the people.
While the mandatory CBHI scheme is being scaled-up as a supplementary measure, state governments should enrol poor residents in a private health insurance plan and bear the responsibility of paying the monthly premium per person to Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs). It is not enough to have a national health insurance policy, it is important to ensure that health insurance coverage is provided to the poor and most vulnerable populations as a matter of the human right to health.
Although the NHIS Act made provision for children, who constitute the largest population in Nigeria, many children still have to pay for health care services in spite of being born into poor families that do not have the ability to pay for health care services and suffer financial hardship as a consequence. The free health policies and exemption mechanisms provided by some states, targeted at children, pregnant women and the elderly, are not social and financial risk protection policies, as these groups are largely responsible for the cost of health care with the free health care programme barely covering their basic health care services.
Another way of providing social and financial risk protection for poor and vulnerable populations is by establishing a legislative framework for a UHC scheme and setting aside funds for it. Evidence from Thailand has shown the effect of UHC schemes through PHC on expanding access to health care for the poor and vulnerable populations.
Political actors, policy makers and all stakeholders in the health sector should establish a government funded social and financial risk protection scheme through a general tax financing system for the poor and vulnerable, and invest in basic infrastructure for health care in rural areas for quality health care service delivery. UHC schemes are important in addressing the problem of poor coverage, limited access to health care, and poor quality of health care services.
Nigeria is yet to adopt innovative ways to protect the poor and vulnerable populations against financial risk of ill health. It is important to guarantee by law the right to health care of all citizens in Nigeria. Although the National Health Act (NHA) that was signed into law in 2014 stated that all Nigerians are entitled to basic minimum package of health care services, it is not clear if the provisions made in the NHA are capable of achieving UHC in Nigeria. In addition, the NHA is yet to be implemented over two years after its signage into law.
Some low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) have been able to provide social and financial risk protection schemes for poor and vulnerable populations as a matter of the human right to health. Therefore, there is a need to provide social health protection schemes targeted at these groups in Nigeria. The poor and vulnerable populations should not become impoverished because of failure to obtain much needed health care services. Governments must reduce out of pocket payments for health care services by households through the adoption of a tax financed non-contributory UHC scheme.
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Six things you should know about Power Balance/Pro Balance bracelets
Note this article was written for an online news site in South Africa (hence the South African references).
Many of your favourite sport heroes wear them. Some cost as much as $65/R500. They are sold in sport shops around the country and were found under many-a Christmas tree this December. They are made of quality silicon embedded with a hologram. The promises made by the products include the following:
"...optimizing the body's natural energy flow..."
"...eliminate and nullify the effects of man made (sic) frequencies (60 cps) in the body..."
"...prevent disease..."
"...improve the immune function..."
"...balance out the two hemispheres of the brain, again as measured by EEG tests..."
Some products are claimed to contain negative ions (for the layman, this is simply atoms/molecules with more electrons than protons, that's all) which they claim to miraculously improve the body's health too (giving specifics like the unscientific "boosting the immune system"). This claim is not only misleading, but is a medical claim that in many countries would be illegal. The ASA in South Africa however excludes complementary medicine from their guidelines around the marketing of health products so it's less likely that we're going to see court action against these companies any time soon.
Anyway, here are some points to consider before buying one yourself. If you disagree or you feel that not enough details are given, then feel free to do some of your own research.
1. The balance/strength/flexibility tests are really old mind tricks that have been used to sell all sorts of snake-oil over the years (colour therapy, pyramid power, crystal power to name some). These are old applied kinesiology techniques which can fool both the customer and sometimes the salesperson too. Whereas it appears as though ones flexibility and balance is affected, when the tests are blinded (i.e. neither customer or salesman know whether the customer is holding a holographic bracelet) then the tests are no better than random. The reason for this is due to the ideomotor effect. See the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ynbx5JfEwcA.
2. Bio-energy fields and Qi energy which are frequently referenced by these products have been searched for on multiple occasions and even with today's high sophisticated equipment, such energy has never been detected. Yes, the body radiates energy, but this is over a wide range of frequencies (ever seen a thermal image of yourself?).
3. The "power" of holograms and Mylar technology is implausible scientifically. The "theory" that a resonating (temporal) frequency can be "stored" in a Mylar hologram is unfounded. For those familiar with holograms there are spatial frequency programmed in the hologram which controls the light and dark parts of the hologram and have nothing to with resonant frequencies. All they do is change the amplitude and phase of the wave (not the frequency). The Mylar itself simply strengthens the hologram.
4. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission have forced Power Balance to retract their unsubstantiated medical claims. The Commission found that the claims made by Power Balance did not follow actual scientific evidence. http://www.powerbalance.com/australia/CA?___SID=U .
5. The Power Balance chosen frequency is apparently 7.83Hz. Where did this come from? Apparently it's one of the Schumann resonance frequencies that relates to the frequency of the Earth's magnetic core. Even if humans have an "ideal frequency", there is no extensive evidence to suggest that 7.83Hz is it.
6. Ionization jewellery has been marketed for a while. Scientifically it makes very little sense as the body has ions in solution throughout the body and there is no such thing as ionized solid objects. Not only that, but the Federal Trade Commission in the USA sued Q-Ray, a seller of ionized bracelet for fraudulent advertising and medical claims. Medical claims that are no more audacious than those made by holographic bracelets selling in this country. The FTC won and the judge labelled the claims of Q-Ray as fraudulent. When tested ionized jewellery performs no better than placebo.
Whether you choose to believe all this or not, is not important. What is important is that you are aware that there is significant objection to the efficacy of such accessories amongst the scientific community. Yes, science doesn't have all the answers, but to retort and claim that a couple of slick marketers (who can take $2/R10 bracelets made in China and bump up the price to R500) know better, then shouldn't you look a little more into this?
So if it's a fashion accessory you're looking for or a superstitious quirk you wish to indulge, perhaps these holographic ionized bracelets is for you. But at $65/R500 a pop, I reckon the only balance you'll be adjusting significantly is your bank balance.
Resources (all websites):
Skeptologists Blog
Science Based Medicine
James Randi Educational Foundation
Skeptic's Dictionary
Power Balance website
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Welcome to lovingshepherd.org, the web home of Church of the Loving Shepherd. Like the life of a church family, this site is a work in progress. Our intention in making the site available is to let you know who we are as we see ourselves. We offer it knowing that any such seeing is, by nature, imperfect. We hope that it conveys in a partial way what you might experience in a visit here or in a growing relationship with this congregation.
Church of the Loving Shepherd is a community congregation, its life shaped by our worship, by the diverse experiences of its members, by the broad, historic outlines of the Christian tradition, and by the quiet, vibrant life of God's Spirit in our midst. At its best it challenges members to discover themselves and ways of living that nourish themselves and the larger community. At its most commonplace it offers transforming worship, deeply felt care and opportunities to serve on site and in the larger community. The congregation's home, Bournelyf, provides a special physical environment for its life, described by some as a "thin place."
Bless you, and thank you for stopping by.
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We Are
Church of the Loving Shepherd is a Christian congregation affiliated with the International Council of Community Churches. That affiliation also connects us with The National Council of Churches of Christ, The World Council of Churches, and the participant denominations of Churches Uniting in Christ. We are, however, a self-governing, incorporated non-profit welcoming members from many Christian traditions as well as other backgrounds.
As a Christian congregation, we strive for an ideal expressed by Richard Baxter centuries ago: "In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity." We affirm the central place of worship in our lives and the importance of Christian sacraments, scriptures and traditions. Like many community churches, we choose to remain independent of dogma or creed, and we respect each individual's religious or even non-religious viewpoint. We acknowledge that each of us is in a different place on his or her spiritual journey, and that we are called together to support each other in our respective journeys.
The Loving Shepherd Vision—
"To be a community rooted in spiritual consciousness, guided by Christ's spirit of compassion, called into service, and commited to encourage each member's journey into God and community."
The Loving Shepherd Mission—
"To provide a democratic Christian fellowship of faith and acceptance whereby through worship, education, programmed ministries and welcoming facilities, members and the larger community find nurture and growth."
In the 1950s our founding pastor, the Rev. Elwood J. Bailey and his wife Doris met with a group of friends for Bible study and prayer. Wishing for a church home, the group established Sunday worship and a Sunday school and organized as the Middletown Community Church. The growing congregation incorporated as Church of the Loving Shepherd in 1968, and it purchased part of a Chester County farm in 1971. Renaming the property "Bournelyf" (from middle English words meaning "spring of life"), the congregation began the long process of restoring its buildings and grounds, transforming them into a church home.
Barbara Prugh, Music Coordinator
Barbara Prugh has been a frequent guest musician at Loving Shepherd for many years. A trumpet virtuoso, she has been a featured performer throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond. Her degrees are in music education (University of Delaware) and performance and literature (Eastman School of Music). In addition to performance, she has served as both an educator and a conductor during the course of her career.
Dr. Kathleen Scheide, Organist
Dr. Kathleen Scheide earned degrees in early music and organ performance at New England Conservatory (with honors) and the University of Southern California (organ department prize). She teaches harpsichord at Westminster Choir College and throughout the region. Dr. Scheide regularly performs chamber music as Due Solisti (flute/organ) with Czech flutist Zofie Vokalkova under the management of Phillip Truckenbrod Concert Artists, and with Le Meslange des Plaisirs on historic string keyboard instruments.
D. John Woodcock, Pastor
John Woodcock has served Loving Shepherd for over 45 years and served the community through involvement in The Religious Council of Greater West Chester, on committees such as the Multi-Cultural Task Force of the West Chester Area School District, and most recently on Chester County's Allocations Committee for the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program. He was a co-founder of Bournelyf Special Camp. John holds graduate degrees from the Philadelphia Divinity School of the Protestant Episcopal Church and from Temple University, and was ordained by The Rt. Reverend Herbert Spaugh of the Moravian Church (Unitas Fratrum).
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Loving Shepherd Legacy Society
The Church of the Loving Shepherd is establishing the Loving Shepherd Legacy Society, to recognize members and friends of the Church who have made a bequest or a planned gift commitment to Loving Shepherd. A list of Loving Shepherd Legacy Society members will be published every autumn along with our annual budget and committee reports to the Board of Directors and congregation. We hope that their example will encourage others to join in preserving Loving Shepherd as a place of nurture for both heart and mind. Of course, members of the Legacy Society may choose to make their gifts anonymously.
While we heartily advise that you review your plans with your own counsel, Loving Shepherd has also established contacts with independent professionals who may help you with your legal and financial decision making. If you would like to learn more, please contact Pastor John Woodcock at (610) 692-8280 or through email on the contact page; or call the Chair of the Development Committee, Charles McGee. Your interest in planned gifts to Church of the Loving Shepherd will assure the ongoing vitality of our important mission. We thank you.


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Doohan's last landing party missing in mountains
Probably gone where no one has gone before
The cremated remains of Star Trek actor James Doohan are missing in the New Mexico mountains along with those of another 200 people, including NASA astronaut Gordon Cooper.
They had been sent as part of a memorial package, in which relatives send small samples of their loved ones' ashes into sub-orbital space. The samples are then supposed to be recovered and returned to the families with memorial plaques detailing their final journey.
Things went well to begin with. After a perfect launch, the UP Aerospace SpaceLoft XL rocket that was carrying the ashes kept on a perfect trajectory. their trip into almost orbit was uneventful, and the parachute carrying the capsules deployed perfectly.
But the capsule landed in rocky terrain, and people searching the planned landing zone have come back empty handed.
One wag on Slashdot says: "Is it just me, or does it seem appropriate that they lost the landing party? Here's to a safe recovery!"
Another opine: "I guess the engines really couldn't take it."
According to reports, the payload was equipped with a tracking device, but the mountains are interfering with the signal. They have been able to locate it to within a 400 metre radius, but on rough ground finding it is proving difficult.
A new search is being planned for next week and will be joined by experts from the transmitter's manufacturers. They will bring plenty of mountain search experience, as well as more sensitive tracking equipment. ®


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Sam Rockwell supports the quiet, small-town, everybody-knows-your-business lifestyle depicted in the indie noir "A Single Shot." Sort of.
"I wouldn't last too long because I'd get a little bored," he says, "but there is something quaint about it for a period of time."
Boredom is something that's never generated from a performance by Rockwell ("The Way Way Back," "Seven Psychopaths"), who's typically stellar in "A Single Shot," opening Sept. 20. He plays John Moon, a hunter who accidentally kills a woman in the woods but very purposefully steals the money he finds nearby. As usual in movies like this, the theft doesn't go overlooked by people willing to do violent things to get that cash back.
From New York, the 44-year-old actor talked about big mistakes, the difference between a genre piece and cliché and his feelings on a situation John experiences—walking into a house and discovering a naked babysitter.
A long time ago you assisted a private detective. How did that inform your awareness of how John Moon feels being followed?
Good question. Not very much. I did one surveillance job where we tracked a woman that was having an affair, but it was brief. The rest of it was more research-oriented. So it wasn't very exciting.
Do you think people only get a few big mistakes in life? It seems like John has had some bad things happen to him, some of which weren't his fault and some of which he may have contributed to. Then he gets to that point where it's like, "This is your last big mistake that the world is going to let you have."
Yeah, hopefully most of us go through life not having those big mistakes. But you're right. It's like, what do you do? Look at Lance Armstrong: He was trying to cover it up. It's a natural human instinct I think.
Do you think that's an indication that people wind up eventually getting caught for everything?
I think it is. I think it's like we can't get away with very much in this world. Some people get away with murder, and some people don't. If you have a guilty conscience, I think it's tough. It's going to catch up with you in one way or another.
Is there a mistake that you've made, either professionally or personally, that you can tell me about?
Nothing I can't chalk up to a life lesson. Nothing so severe like this. All the mistakes I've made have been character-building, you know. Nothing so bad that it would be like John Moon's dilemma.
I definitely did not expect you to confess something like that. When you say character-builders, is there anything in particular that comes to mind?
Mistakes with women … I turned down "The Incredibles," that cartoon. Kinda wish I had done that. I turned down a production of "American Buffalo" in Ireland I kinda wanted to do. That's about it. It's not like major things. I was asked to do a role in "Capote" with Phil Hoffman. I'm not sure if I wish I had done it or not, but I hope I get to work with Phil Hoffman at some point. He's a friend of mine. The same thing goes for Billy Crudup. I'd like to work with Billy. We've had a few chances to work together.
I liked "A Single Shot," though I think some people will see it and, as they do with all movies, have memories of other things. "No Country for Old Men," for example. Where do you think the line is between a crisp genre movie and when it starts to become cliché?
Yeah, what do you mean exactly by that? That's an interesting question. Can you rephrase that?
For example, there were a lot of people who loved "The Conjuring" and said it was great genre horror. For me, I saw nothing but the same things we see in every horror movie. A creepy little kid, a creepy doll …
First of all, everything is derivative. Nothing is original. I pretty much think everything is a reinvention of something that's already been done. So I think what "The Conjuring" did well is it paid homage to some of the horror films of the '70s. Like "The Exorcist," "The Omen," "Poltergeist." "The Birds." It was paying homage to the style ... a lot of the scariness in that film is sound, sound effects, the foley, the post-sound effects. ... So it's like old-fashioned, in-camera effects, you know? Not as much CGI. So they relied on filmmaking rather than CGI and stuff like that, and that's what I liked about it. I thought the acting was very good. I know what you mean though. Things can't be repetitive, unless you have a different take on it. We've certainly seen John Moon's dilemma before in a film. "No Country for Old Men" or "A Simple Plan." It's just a different way to tell the story and [be] maybe more gothic. It's more like a "Crime and Punishment" or "Tell-Tale Heart" kind of thing.
John arrives at a house where his kid is being looked after and finds the babysitter naked. Do you have any experience in that situation?
Um, no. It just sounds fun.
You've never gone to a house—
I wish. I wish I'd had that experience. I never have.
If some people walked into a house like that, they'd be happy about it. But I guess not when they're babysitting your kid.
Maybe. If the guy wasn't there and the kid wasn't there, then that might be fun. But because the guy's there with a gun to his head and they've got his baby there, it's different.
That does change things a bit.
Yeah. If she was by herself and there was no kid, maybe, that would be fun. It would turn into a private eye movie.
If it's better to live wrong or die right: "Good question. A little bit of both I think. You gotta take some chances, you know. That's a good question. I don't know. [You can't] play it too safe, but you want to do the right thing."
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Most of us look forward to the new year and see it as an opportunity to make a fresh start. Resolutions are made and some people are lucky enough to actually reach their goal. Based on an article I recently read I decided to try something different this year and choose a word.
The concept of choosing one word to focus on each day of the year is appealing to me. Maybe focusing on just one word, and letting that one word guide me each day, might help me in my approach to all aspects of my life during the new year.
But which word? Words like trust, simplicity, and discipline came to mind, but none of them fully satisfied or expressed what I wanted for this year. They are all great words, but my objective is to sincerely BE as well as DO this word in my daily life, and these particular words were not settling just right. After much thought and prayer, the word I was looking for came to my mind. "Embrace" Yes, that's it!
Mentally, physically, spiritually and emotionally ~ there are endless possibilities to put the word embrace into action each day. My prayer time, my marriage, my children and grandchildren are at the top of the list. I am hopeful this word embrace will help me to slow down and appreciate the glorious sights and sounds of nature, read more books, and really listen to what others have to say. I hope this word embrace will open my eyes to new opportunities and fresh starts.
As odd as this may sound, I understand that struggles will also need to be embraced ~ the trials that can sneak up out of nowhere, the heart-breaks as well as disappointments that can occur. Embracing difficult decisions that need to be made or the many temptations that will be placed in my path will be a challenge. It is my desire to stay faithful to this word embrace.
Taking it one day at a time, I wake up every morning thinking about embrace. Moments that might have gone unnoticed have gradually started to enrich my life. The adorable antics of my dog, the clever ways my students challenge me daily, and the empty, hollow feeling I felt inside after attending a recent gathering are all current moments I have embraced. It was hard to make myself embrace the empty, hollow feeling and quite honestly I didn't at first. It was miserable, but it caused me to reflect. I now embrace those unhappy feelings, because they brought an affirmation in regards to a decision I have been struggling to make for a while.
We usually see what we look for and I am choosing to "embrace." What word would you chose?


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Christopher Schwarzenegger, the 13-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver, is recovering well after a boogie boarding accident hospitalized him with a collapsed lung, broken bones and broken ribs, according to a tweet by his brother, Patrick.
"My brother is doing a lot better," Patrick wrote Sunday, attaching a photo of him donning a t-shirt with his brother's likeness.
Patrick Shriver, 17, and his sister, Katherine, 20, have been using the social media platform to keep the public updated on the condition of their brother since the accident occurred over the July 16 weekend at Escondido Beach in Malibu.
"Thank you guys for ur concern and prayers for my baby brother! He's a tough little guy and getting better! Please keep praying for him! Xo," Katherine wrote on July 22.
The same day Patrick reiterated the sentiment.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Brandeis senior Derek Retos (No. Attleboro, Mass./Brimmer and May School) hit four more 3-pointers tonight, but host Rochester closed the game on a 10-2 run over the final 3:20 to give the Yellowjackets a 77-73 University Athletic Association (UAA) victory in the Palestra. The loss drops the Judges to 12-11, 4-8 in the UAA, while the win moves UR to 9-14, 3-9 UAA.
Brandeis owned a 43-40 lead at halftime, but Rochester scored the first five points of the second half, going ahead on a Jared Seltzer 3-pointer. The Yellowjackets maintained that lead until just over five minutes remained in regulation, when Brandeis senior Ben Bartoldus (Hillsborough, N.H./Proctor Acad.) hit a pair of free throws. The teams traded the lead at the foul line on their next two possessions before Retos connected on his fourth trifecta of the game and the 217th of his career to give Brandeis a 71-67 lead with 3:58 left.
Rochester's Nate Vernon came up huge for the home team after that. On UR's next possession, he grabbed two offensive rebounds before hitting a 3-pointer from the right corner at the 3:20 mark that got the 'Jackets back within one. Brandeis senior Alex Stoyle (Goffstown, N.H./Tilton Acad.) answered with a jumper just 16 seconds later, but that would be the Judges' final bucket, putting them up, 73-70, with 3:04 to go. On Rochester's next chance, they once again pulled down two offensive boards, and again Vernon made the Judges pay from the right corner, tying the game at 73-73 with 2:24 to go.
The teams traded misses on their next trips. Brandeis got a key turnover on a steal by Stoyle, but they were unable to convert. Rochester did not let their opportunity get away, as Kevin Sheehy scored what proved to be the game-winning layup with 1:34 on the clock. Brandeis called timeout to set up a play, but UR forced the Judges into a bad shot, and Sheehy got the rebound. Brandeis was able to answer with a defensive stand of their own, and after a timeout, the Judges' offense ran to perfection, but senior Gabriel Moton's (St. Petersburg, Fla./St. Petersburg) lay-up was off the mark. Vernon collected another rebound and hit two free throws to ice the final margin of victory.
Brandeis had three players score in double figures, led by Retos's 16 points in 29 minutes off the bench. He hit 6-of-10 overall, 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Stoyle finished with 12 points and team-highs seven rebounds and four assists.Moton added 11 points and five boards.
Vernon led all players with 20 points, eight coming in the final decisive stretch. He also had seven rebounds. Tyler Sankes came off the bench for the home team to record a double-double of 15 points and 11 rebounds. Also reaching double figures for UR was Mack Montague, who scored all of his 12 points in the first half, and Selter, who had 10. Rochester owned a 40-30 edge in rebounding, including 14-6 on the offensive glass. That led to a 14-3 edge in second-chance points, culminated with the two big 3-pointers by Vernon off offensive rebounds.
Brandeis is back in action on Sunday afternoon at 12 noon at Emory University. Rochester hosts NYU at the same time. Both are UAA games.


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Earring display tree with 2 staggered bars for long and short wire earrings that are anchored by a center pole shown here in "gray stain" and available in 16 colors. This earrings stand can also be used for a bracelet display and is perfect for both retail and personal use. Jewelry not included.
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"Alejandro combines so many precious qualities so beloved by artists and producers and yet so rarely found all together: phenomenal gifts on his instrument, dazzling creativity and the ability to write without effort in many different musical genres." Jorge Luis Piloto.
New York based composer, pianist, producer and singer Alejandro Zuleta; was born in Bogotá, Colombia. Carrying the Zuleta's family legacy a long line of celebrated Colombian Vallenato musicians and son of Emiro Zuleta one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation. Alejandro grew up surrounded by this wonderful musical environment and soon acquired a versatile and distinctive voice.
His music has been broadcasted and commissioned by channels such as CBS, History Channel, Caracol TV, Señal Colombia and brands like Gatorade, McDonals, BAT, Punto Blanco and Unicentro among others. His songs have been on top of the charts in Colombian radio stations such as: La FM, La X and Amor Stereo. Alejandro has released two albums as solo artist: Déjame Ser (2006) and Superheroes (2009). In 2006, he was nominated as best new artist in the Shock music awards. He is currently Associate Music Director at Teatro SEA in NYC. Under his musical direction the 2013 production of "Rafael Hernandez Romance" won best musical theater production at the ACE awards.
In 2013, His music for the film "Las Mañanitas" won an award for original score at the First Run Film Festival in New York City. In 2011, Dan Armas' short film "Gone" was on the official selection of NYC Latino Film Festival with a score by Mr. Zuleta. His talent as a producer, composer, performer and mix engineer has been used by artists such as Charles King, Moris y los del Sitio, Alfonso Esrpiella, Mar Salá, Diego Obregón and producers such as Eduardo de Narvaez, Keith Morrison and Fredy Camelo among others for their own projects and recordings.
During the last couple of years Alejandro has explored ways of translating the Vallenato accordion repertoire to the piano. The result of this exploration is the unique sound of the Alejandro Zuleta Vallenato Collective that has been described as "The best new Vallenato from Colombia" by HJCK´s journalist Andrea Baquero. The band has become one of the most relevant Colombian music projects in NYC. Playing regularly at Barbes, Terraza7, LPR and participating in the most important Colombian music events such as: El Encuentro and Independence day celebration at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.
Mr. Zuleta has an M.M from NYU where he studied Jazz with Ralph Alessi, composition with Gil Goldstein and Film Scoring with Mark Suozzo and a B.A in music composition from Universidad Javeriana. He has also studied and performed with world-class musicians such as: Andy Milne, Jean Michel Pilc, John Benitez, Peter Bernstein, Brad Shepik, Billy Drews and Ron Sadoff.
Alejandro's other main interest is the idiom of improvised music. Often joined by very talented musicians from the NYC scene, he explores this language drawing inspiration from diverse sources. His own compositions, Afro-Colombian rhythms, avant-garde Jazz, free improvisation and live electronic music serve as starting points for his explorations. He has been developing an electronic interface to process the piano by the hand of Dafna Naphtali one of New York's most relevant voices on the electronic music scene.
His credits for artist, brands, films and TV include among others: CBS, History Channel, McDonalds, Gatorade, Charles King El Palenquero Fino (Producer & Record Engineer), La Elastica Asi Me Quedo (Co-Producer, Record Engineer, Keyboards & Acc Guitars), Moris Y Los del Sitio Corazón Sitiado (Co-Composer and Fender Rhodes), Alfonso Espriella Trazos de Ser (Co-Producer), USAID project El Encanto De La Ley 70 (Producer & Record Engineer), Kurt & Norman feat. Daniel Coronel Corazón Latino (Composer), McDonalds (Composer/Producer), Gatorade (Composer/Producer), BAT (Composer/Producer), Punto Blanco (Composer/Producer), Unicentro Bogotá (Composer/Producer), Panamericana (Composer/Producer), Redds (Composer/Producer), El show de Perico (Composer/Producer), Mente Nueva (Composer/Producer), Estaciones del drama (Composer/Producer).


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Staggering Across the Finish Line.
|LP performing at the Griffith Park Observatory in last year's MTV VMAs
The performance at the Griffith Park Observatory seems like forever ago. The show, and performance of The Catalyst for the MTV VMAs was the kickoff of our tour for A THOUSAND SUNS. Now, at the end of the tour and cycle, a moment of reflection is in order.
To be honest, we were really hurting at the end of it all. Earlier this week, I stumbled into the venue in Bangkok with my band mates, dumbfounded at our state: one man down from food poisoning, two arms in slings, a bruised hand, cuts all over, sleep deprivation, and motion sickness, on top of what would be another 7+ hour travel day.
A year before, at Griffith Park, this tour started with the release of an album that was challenging to make, and a challenge for fans to understand. We knew the road ahead was going to be difficult. There were exhausting tours, confused and angry fans, and bloodthirsty critics on the horizon. But that night in Thailand, before the show, those obstacles were in front of me in the realest way.
A year before, we knew what we were getting into. And we believed in our album, we were encouraged by the fans. As time went on, as some fans went away and others came along for the ride, I'm proud of the thing we all built together. The tour took us to amazing new places. The performances at Puerta De Alcala, Griffith Park, Red Square, Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi, and Singapore (among others) were landmarks for the band.
And the fans in Bangkok helped us power through one of our most difficult shows, showing the love that Linkin Park fans all over the world are known for.
So at the end of it all, I just wanted to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank-you to my bandmates, our staff, road crew, and fans for making this tour and album cycle amazing. Thank you.
Now, time to go home and get back to work…
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Preservation Advisory Group (PAG)
The University of California Preservation Advisory Group (PAG) is a common interest group:
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SAN DIEGO -- A naturalization ceremony during which 41 servicemembers from 19 countries became citizens was held at the USS Midway Museum in San Diego, Nov. 6.
"Today was an all-military ceremony aboard USS Midway," said Marie Sebrechts, a spokesperson for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. "It is in anticipation and commemoration of Veteran's Day, which is coming up. It also is election-day today, so these are the last new U.S. citizens in San Diego that will be able to register and vote today."
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Gray Gray, originally from Liberia, put the ceremony into perspective for many participants.
"Today was probably one of the most important days of my life, at least since I've been here," Gray said after taking part in the ceremony. "It's something I've dreamed about since I was a kid."
The ceremony was administered by the Honorable William V. Gallo, a U.S. Magistrate Judge, who also addressed the new citizens.
"Today, it isn't easy to be patriotic and fight for your country," said Gallo. "You did it for a country that wasn't yours until today and that, my fellow Americans, deserves recognition."
The ceremony also featured a performance by the Navy Band Southwest Brass Quintet and a color guard from Naval Base Coronado.
"Growing up with my friends, it was something we talked about (immigrating to America). It was almost like a fantasy," said Gray. "'One day we'll grow up and go to America,' cause everybody wants to come here for the opportunity and everything else."
Gray has been enlisted in the United States Navy for almost four years.
"I've felt like a citizen since I joined the Navy, I haven't felt any different," said Gray. "I haven't been treated any differently, or anything like that. I felt like a citizen already and now I have the paper to prove it."
All servicemembers who apply for citizenship are required to complete at least one year of service, speak English, have no criminal record, demonstrate knowledge of U.S. history and government, demonstrate good moral character and take the oath of allegiance to the U.S. Constitution in order to become eligible for citizenship.


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Lamar University began the final round of the Southland Conference Tournament four strokes behind leader Central Arkansas, but the Lady Cardinals roared back April 17 in blustery conditions to earn their first league title in women's golf since 2006 at Frisco Lakes Golf Club with a 54-hole score of 27-over 891, which was seven strokes better than Oral Roberts and Sam Houston State, who both tied for second.
"Our mindset was that we had to go out and win it because this golf course was playing easier than we're used to," said LU head coach Brian White. "We had to go out and shoot a good score. We played great yesterday (round 2), and today I said we're going to do the same thing. We're attacking, we're chasing, we're only four strokes back and we're the best team. If you do what you're supposed to do, we should be fine."
Lamar, which won Southland titles in 2003, 2005 and 2006, picked up its fourth conference crown to lead all league schools. Not only did Lamar win its fourth tournament title this year, but the Lady Cardinals also picked up the Southland Conference's automatic berth into the 2013 NCAA Golf Championship. It will be Lamar's third trip to NCAA Regionals as a team and first since 1995.
"I can't be more excited about going to the NCAA Tournament," said White. "Having won three other conference tournaments and the team not getting to move on was just such a shame. It's really exciting that they get to move on and have another chance to play."
Junior Katelyn McDougal led LU with a fourth-place finish in the field of 35 with a 5-over 221. Sophomore Nghi Ngo tied for fifth with a 6-over 222, and Julie Aimie tied for eighth with a 7-over 223.
Other LU players include freshman Taylor Stockton (11th, 225) and redshirt junior Lauren Van Gerven (T31, 239).
Aime and Ngo were then named to the SLC first team, and White was named the league's Coach of the Year.
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A new medical-marijuana dispenser plans to open in Aspen, with two more dispensers awaiting approval.
Chad Harbin has received approval from the city to open Advanced Growing Technologies on Spring Street. He plans to submit his medical-marijuana retail application to the state on Tuesday, eight days before the Oct. 1 deadline to be considered for recreational-marijuana retail conversion.
Ron Radtke, owner of Green Essentials dispensary in Glenwood Springs, has submitted his medical application to the state. He is awaiting business approval from Aspen for a space at Hyman Avenue and Mill Street.
A third group, from Durango — also awaiting Aspen's approval — plans to operate in the Bidwell Building, located on the Cooper Avenue pedestrian mall.
City staff recommended that for the first year or two, the number of recreational marijuana retailers in Aspen be no greater than the number of established medical dispensaries by Oct. 1. There are now four medical operators in Aspen — Alternative Medical Solutions, Leaf Aspen, Silverpeak Apothecary and Harbin's business Advanced Growing Technologies.
The proposed pot-shop limit drew some discussion at the Aspen City Council's Sept. 16 meeting.
Jeff Wertz — who serves on the Liquor License Authority, the entity that will distribute recreational-marijuana-retail licenses — pointed out that Aspen has never capped liquor licenses, so it shouldn't do it with retail marijuana, either.
"If someone has a clean background, they get the (liquor) license," Wertz said.
Jordan Lewis, owner of Silverpeak Apothecary, and Damien Horgan, owner of Aspen's Alternative Medical Solutions, both spoke out against allowing more retailers into the market. Radtke said that from a competitive standpoint, he understands where they're coming from.
"If I were in their position, I would do the same thing," he said.
The City Council will discuss the pot-shop limit at Monday's regular meeting. The council also will review land-use amendments, which will define zoning and operating procedures for recreational marijuana.
Medical dispensaries can begin selling recreational marijuana on Jan. 1, nine months before non-medical applicants. Similar to liquor retailers, recreational-marijuana retailers will be charged a $2,000 operating fee by the city. That's in addition to the $500 state application fee, half of which the city will collect.
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Six years after a public battle with an NFL franchise over the use of one of its most recognizable phrases, it appears Texas A&M University is ready to talk to another pro team about it.
A&M Vice President for Marketing and Communications Jason Cook took to Twitter Sunday night following the Denver Broncos' playoff victory and noted what many had seen before the game: a man parachuting into the Broncos' stadium with a "12th Man" flag.
"FYI #Broncos, the 12th Man belongs to Texas A&M. We saw the flag today and will defend our trademark. #TAMU #gigem," tweeted Cook.
A&M holds the trademark for "12th Man," a term which dates back to 1922 when Aggie student E. King Gill came out of the stands ready to take the field for a short-handed A&M football squad.
Cook says A&M's legal counsel will examine what steps the university should take going forward with Denver, which could include a cease and desist order going to the Broncos.
In 2006 during a playoff run of their own, the Seattle Seahawks were seen on national television prominently displaying "12th Man" at their stadium. A&M launched legal action against the Seahawks, eventually settling out of court and allowing Seattle to use the phrase, but for a fee and with credit to A&M.
According to the Seahawks' website, their "12th Man" tradition dates back to the early days of the franchise, which came into existence in 1976. In 1984, the team retired the jersey number 12 for its fans, and in 2003, a "12th Man" flag was raised at the stadium. The website also displays a tiny reminder at the bottom of its "12th Man" page: "® The term 12th MAN is a trademark of Texas A & M University and its use is pursuant to a license agreement with the university."
A search of the Broncos' website for the term "12th Man" turns up 24 pages with the reference, including a 2003 game that the team declared "12th Man Sunday" featuring "12th Man" t-shirts through a local radio station.
Sunday's Pittsburgh Steelers-Denver Broncos game, which was seen on KBTX and CBS affiliates across the country, was the most watched Wildcard round game in 24 years, according to the network.
The Broncos have generated a lot of local interest with Aggie Von Miller playing his rookie season with Denver and earning a Pro Bowl invite. Former A&M standout Ty Warren was also signed by the team in the off-season, but did not play a down this season due to injury.
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PHOENIX (AP) — A Guatemalan man who led a Little Rock, Arkansas-based ring that smuggled hundreds of immigrants into the United States from Mexico in 2012 and 2013 has been sentenced to prison.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for Arizona says 37-year-old Rony Abimael Gonzales-Herrera was sentenced Wednesday by a federal judge in Phoenix to 57 months of incarceration.
Gonzales was arrested in May 2013 in Little Rock. He pleaded guilty in January to conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens.
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