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Semester in English
For students who are not familiar with the Italian language, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment together with the Department of Veterinary Sciences, offer a few courses in English to promote international exchanges and cultural enrichment of Italian and foreign students. These courses give students specific knowledge on basic and applied sciences with emphasis on crops and food products of the Mediterranean region. Students are also given the possibility to spend a 1-week apprenticeship period at the InterDepartmental Center for Research in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Centro Avanzi) of the University of Pisa, where they can learn crop management, cultivation, animal husbandry and farm organization.
The following courses are offered during the autumn semester (September – December):
Basic Science education:
- Molecular Virology (4 credits), Dept. of Veterinary Sciences.
Applied Science education:
- Advanced Food Policy (6 credits), Prof. Brunori
Agricultural ecotoxicology and environmental protection (6 credits), Prof.ssa Ranieri
- Biopesticides (6 credits), Prof. Lorenzini
- Food Biosafety (6 credits), Dept. of Veterinary Sciences
The following courses are offered during the spring semester (February – May)
Applied Science education:
Animal food quality * (6 credits), Prof. Serra
- Artificial Cultivation of Food and Medicinal Plants (6 credits), Prof. Pardossi
Food composition and analysis * (6 credits), Prof.ssa Zinnai
Microbial food biotechnology * (6 credits), Prof.ssa Agnolucci
- Olive Growing and Viticulture, (6 credits), Prof. Gucci
* The final exam can be taken only by the students enrolled in the Double degree course "BFQ-SAFS"
Training – Scientific Practice:
Internship at the Centre "Enrico Avanzi" for Interdisciplinary Research on Agro-Environment (2 Credits) CIRAA is available throughout the year depending on tutors' availability.
We look forward to seeing you in Pisa!
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About The Book
Book: Dead Silence
Author: Robin Caroll
Genre: Christian Suspense
Release Date: June 2020
Political games can be deadly…
Elise Carmichael is a court sign language interpreter who reads lips all the time. As a widow with a young son who is deaf, lip reading is simply second nature, until the day she reads the lips of someone on the phone discussing an attempt to be made on a senator's life — a senator who just happens to be her mother-in-law. Before she can decide what she needs to do, she receives the information that her son is rushed to the ER and she must leave. Then she later sees the news report that her mother-in-law has been shot and killed. But when she comes forward, her life, as well as her son's life, may now be in the crosshairs of the assassin.
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My Impressions:
I always love a suspense witten by Robin Caroll. She consistently produces unique page turning plots with twists and turns that keep a reader up way past their bedtime. 😉 Dead Silence is no exception. The fast-paced action starts right at the beginning and never lets off the gas. I liked main character Elise Carmichael, a single mom with a special needs child who is a mama bear when it comes to the safety of her son. Elise is involved in solving the case early on, even though she has constant run-ins with the FBI. She and her family and new-found friend follow the leads wherever they go. This kept the main character in the thick of things even when there is a lapse in cooperation between her and the authorities. Elise's role probably does not meet standard operating procedures. Elise is tough, but her heart has become hard towards God as well. I liked her struggle — it felt very realistic. As the book goes on she learns a lot about herself and the nature of God. I thought the spiritual thread was handled very well. Dead Silence is pure suspense, no romantic threads at all. So if you want all suspense, all the time, this book is for you. Dead Silence is definitely a recommended read!
Audience: adults.
(Thanks to Celebrate Lit and Shiloh Run Press for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
About The Author
"I love boxing. I love Hallmark movies. I love fishing. I love scrapbooking. Nope, I've never fit into the boxes people have wanted to put me in." Robin Caroll is definitely a contradiction, but one that beckons you to get to know her better. Robin's passion has always been to tell stories to entertain others and come alongside them on their faith journey — aspects Robin weaves into each of her twenty-five-plus published novels. When she isn't writing, Robin spends quality time with her husband of nearly three decades, her three beautiful daughters and two handsome grandsons, and their character-filled pets at home. Robin gives back to the writing community by serving as executive director/conference director for ACFW. Her books have been recognized in such contests as the Carol Award, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, RT Reviewer's Choice Award, Bookseller's Best, and Book of the Year. You can find out more about Robin by visiting http://www.robincaroll.com.
More from Robin
Hi, there . . . Robin here. I'm getting so excited for the release of my thirty-fourth novel, DEAD SILENCE. I have to say, I love this book. The heroine is strong, yet flawed. Her love for her son — willing to do anything to protect him is a mother's instinct I relate to so well, having three daughters and two grandsons. The love of a mother for her child is so ingrained in me that I wanted to share that in a story.
I've been asked why I opted for a heroine who is an ASL translator and who has a deaf son. Many years ago, I became friends with someone who is deaf. She shared with me some of her frustrations, but also how her way of life is in comparison to mine. It got me to thinking that being deaf could be thought of as a disability but could also be used as an advantage…it was all in how you looked at it. My friend shared many stories of how she "eavesdropped" by reading lips and learned much about people and how they reacted to issues, enough that it led her into her career field today—a counselor, specializing in providing therapy for the hearing impaired as they live in a hearing world. I hope that I portrayed my characters in this positive light.
While I'm a Louisiana girl at heart, I reside in Little Rock, the capitol city for Arkansas. Since Bill and Hilary Clinton lived here and claimed it home before Bill was President, we have many political plans and posturing here. I saw it as a perfect backdrop for this particular story with the political undercurrents running rampant throughout the story.
I hope that you enjoy reading DEAD SILENCE as much as I enjoyed writing it.
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Gunvor Group Ltd ("Gunvor"), one of the world's leading independent commodities trading companies, today released results for the year ended 31 December 2020:
Gunvor recorded its highest-ever trading profit during 2020, with strong performances across all desks, including crude oil, oil products, LNG and natural gas. Thanks to robust earnings, the company continued to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance its liquidity position.
The company's gross profit margin increased as Gunvor responded effectively to an extraordinary and unprecedented set of circumstances in the second quarter 2020, whereby the combination of sharp Covid-related demand destruction and an increase in supply by oil producers resulted in a massive contango structure. This situation created profitable trading opportunities. Gunvor continued to generate healthy trading margins in the second half in the context of oil producer cutbacks of almost 10 million b/d, along with demand recovery led by China. The company's core profit drivers, such as natural gas and LNG, also continued to generate sustainable earnings throughout the year independent of market structure. Refining margins overall remained negative.
Gunvor's net result of $320 million includes impairments of $340 million in relation to refining assets, whereby the company mothballed the Antwerp refinery and shutdown the two crude distillation units at the Rotterdam refinery, reducing the company's total installed crude oil refining capacity from 300,000 b/d to approximately 100,000 b/d.


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Memorial to the Unborn
Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery
275 U Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84103
National Day of Remembrance memorial service scheduled:
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This is a memorial site where victims of abortion are honored (though none are buried here).


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"Come, we fly!" Over the years, watching Hocus Pocus during the Halloween season has become a tradition for everyone, including us here at RCC. And now we have an even better reason to play this classic because it turns 30 this year! Come out to celebrate its anniversary at one of our many screenings throughout October!


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Fish is extremely delicious! It's been eaten since humans walked the earth and its just as lovely now and it was back then! We love fish, but do hamsters love fish? To be exact, can hamsters eat fish? The answer is yes! Hamsters do absolutely love fish and you can give them a little bit. However, you need to make sure that you are aware of the benefits, risks and how much to give them. This is to protect their health.
What is Fish?
We've all eaten fish during our time on this earth. There's so many different types! Cod, haddock and trout are some of my favourite types of fish, and hamsters will be interested in these types of fish as well! China, Indonesia and India produce the most fish by far! This delicious animal will be fantastic for your furry friend!
Can Hamsters Eat Fish?
As stated before, absolutely! This delicious seafaring animal can be a delicious treat for your hamster. You just need to make sure that you feed it in the right amounts! It has a lot of fat and it isn't something that they would eat in the wild, so make sure to follow our quantity guides! You also need to make sure that the fish is:
- Unsalted – Salt can seriously hurt your hamster's health
- Cooked – We might be able to eat raw fish, but our hamsters can't!
- Boneless – They could choke on the bones!
If the fish follows these criteria, you might be able to feed it to your hamster.
How to feed fish to your hamster.
When you are giving treats, such as fish, to your hamster, always make sure you are holding them or make sure that you are close to them. This is because giving treats to your hamster can strengthen your bond and assist in socializing them. Only give a small amount to your hamster at first, this is to figure out if they like cashew. There's no point giving your hamster a lot of it if they just ignore it! Your hamster might put the food in their cheek poaches though.
Make sure that the fish is cooked though! Humans can eat raw fish, like sushi, but your furry friends cannot.
Consider feeding fish to your hamster as part of a daily diet including treats like pumpkin seeds, cabbage and carrots! Lots of fruit and vegetables are great for your ham!
How much Fish can you give your Hamster?
The amount of fish that a hamster can eat depends on their breed. Syrians can eat more than Robos. Dwarfs can only eat a tiny amount! This is due to their size and the strength of their digestive system! Dwarfs simply cannot handle it in large amounts.
How much Fish to give to your Syrian Hamster
Your Syrian will absolutely love fish, but you need to make sure that they only have a small amount! Give your Syrian around a teaspoon of fish every week! This is enough that they can enjoy it but that they aren't harmed!
How much Fish to give to your Robo Hamster
Robos are smaller than Syrians, this means that they can't have as much fish as Syrian hamsters. Give your Robo Hamster around a teaspoon of fish every other week! Make sure not to give them anymore though!
How much Fish to give to your Dwarf Hamster
Winter White dwarf hamsters, Chinese hamsters and Campbell Dwarf hamsters can only eat one teaspoon of fish a month. This is because these hamsters are so tiny! They simply cannot handle a lot!
Benefits of Fish
There's plenty of benefits to fish which your hamster will benefit from! The US government see it as a delicious healthy food which can help your health, and the same applies for hamsters! Some of the benefits of fish include:
- Protein – This helps your hamster grow big and strong!
- Omega3 – These fatty acids assist your furry friend's long term health.
- Iodine – This helps protect against some forms of cancer in your pet.
- Vitamin D – This helps your hamster's bones stay nice and healthy!
Risks of Fish
Although there are clear benefits to giving fish to your furry friend, there are also some risks to feeding this to your hamster. These risks mainly occur when too much of this food is given to your furry friends! These risks include:
- Obesity – Too much fish can make your hamster fat and obese. This is because of the high levels of fat which are contained within fish. Overfeeding can simply result in serious problems!
- Nutritional issues – Fish, fed in high enough quantities, can result in nutritional issues. This is because fish doesn't contain all of the nutrients that a hamster needs. It can fill them up and that means that they can't eat what they need.
- Choking – Fish bones can cause death by choking if hamsters eat too much. Many humans have died by choking on fishbones, don't let your hamster add to the death count!
- Acidity – The omega 3 acids can cause problems for your hamster. It can cause digestive problems if overfed to your pet. Stick to the quantities that we discussed!
What type of fish can your hamster eat?
There's so many different types of fish, therefore you need to look at the different specifics on this question! Let's look at the different types and if your furry friend can eat it!
Can Hamsters eat battered fish?
Absolutely not! Battered fish is simply too full of calories and fat to give to your pet. Stick to oven-cooked, unflavoured fish.
Can Hamsters eat Raw Fish?
As discussed before, no. All meat that is given to your hamster needs to be cooked beforehand.
Can Hamsters eat Fish Fingers
Fish fingers are sadly not possible for hamsters to eat. The batter on them is filled with calories that hamsters shouldn't eat.
Can Hamsters eat Fish Sticks
We don't recommend feeding fish sticks, also known as crab sticks, to your hamster. They have all kinds of added chemicals that could do serious damage to your hamster's fragile body.
So, we know that hamsters can absolutely eat fish. You just need to be careful. Make sure that you only feed your hamster a small amount of this meat depending on what breed they are. You also need to be aware of the benefits and risks that come with feeding your furry friend fish. Remember that too much fish can result in obesity and failure to debone the fish can result in your hamster choking.


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Monogram 1/48 F-101B VooDoo
I really gotta stop this stuff and get started on my D-Day build! I finally got around to building (and actually finishing) Monogram's F-101B! Now I like the Phantom, and the Demon is interesting to look at, but I think McDonnell's best looking aircraft ever is the VooDoo! Monogram did a wonderful job with the F-101B. Detailing and fit are very nice, bud getting the landing gear attached was a little fiddly as there are no positive attachment points for the mains, just oval depressions in the plastic. It has a rotating missile pack and normally I won't build working features into a model (swing wings aside) but this was okay. The only thing that detracts from the model having it rotate is a nasty gap at the rear, but it's on the bottom between the drop tanks and not too noticeable unless you look for it. I just like that I can display the Falcons AND Genies. I've seen photos of the real thing at airshows with the bay halfway through the rotation so you can see both sides, if I take it to a show I'll probably do the same thing so the gap isn't there. (Sneaky sneaky!)
The paint came out orange peel free (I notice that's the case when you airbrush gloss colors!) and the decals snuggled down great, even around the formation lights! I did make one error as I believe this aircraft is and older one and should be aluminum lacquer or natural metal. Didn't realize it till I was done! There is one member here who takes his photos at the local airport, and nothing makes a model look more realistic than natural daylight and appropriate surroundings, and he does a great job of it! (Well, I'm not actually at the airport, but at least I'm shooting towards KOSH!) I do want to get a larger table and surface it with tarmac/grass for when I do photo sessions, but I'll wait for the snow to thaw first!
Can't wait for KittyHawk's single seater to come out go go with this!


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Beautiful hold ups in ivory that have stunning embroidery and are decorated with delicate, gold metallic thread. This design lies at the top of the leg with a cute bow pattern at the back of the thigh, followed by a dotted line running along the leg. Be sure to sparkle on your big day in these hold ups! An elegant lace trim features at the top of the hold ups with two silicone strips included on the inside. This product is part of the Wedding collection by Ballerina and is presented in luxury embossed packaging.
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The Iowa Capitol Building opens at 11 o'clock this morning, but visitors must undergo new health screening and events planned inside the Capitol have been canceled until further notice.
The 2020 Iowa Legislative session will be suspended for at least 30 days – after lawmakers convene today and take some emergency actions. All state government employees who work in the Capitol, as well as members of the public, will be required to fill out a health questionnaire and their temperature will be taken before they'll be allowed inside.
Officials are asking members of the public over the age of 60 and those with underlying health conditions to avoid the statehouse.
The Capitol is often flooded with people at this time of year, with school children taking tours and groups traveling to Des Moines to meet with lawmakers. Due to concern about spread of COVID-19, all tours, receptions and other events that had been scheduled inside the Capitol have been canceled until further notice.
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Texas Recreation and Park Society (TRAPS) East Region
Welcome to the Official Texas Recreation and Park Society - East Region apparel store, in partnership with AH HA! A portion of the sales are contributed back to the Texas Recreation and Park Society - East Region. Thank you for your support.
All items are made to order and will ship directly to your home within approximately two weeks. Shipping is free on orders over $75!
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Introduction to Astronomy: Crash Course Astronomy #1
Welcome to the first episode of Crash Course Astronomy. Your host for this intergalactic adventure is the Bad Astronomer himself, Phil Plait. We begin with answering a question: "What is astronomy?"
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RePEc Genealogy page for Daniel SichelThis page traces who advised whom during graduate studies for Daniel Sichel (RePEc Genealogy, EconPapers, IDEAS). You can help amend this and other pages of this project here. You can also look at the page's history.
Graduate studiesDaniel Sichel got the terminal degree from Department of Economics, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey (USA) in 1988.
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Central Van Lines has the experience to know that moves are complex and often unpredictable. Because of that, we offer a variety of moving and storage solutions to fit your move. Storage is important in the moving industry, and we offer residential and commercial storage solutions to fit your needs and budget. Whether you are looking for a space to store just a few items or hundreds, we have a unit that will suit your specific moving and storage needs. Our facilities are climate-controlled and have 24-hour security surveillance systems, which means that all your items will remain safe and secure while you are in transition.
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We also offer a variety of packing options to suit your needs for any residential or commercial move, as well as a complete range of moving and storage services so that we can take care of all the details. Our staff is friendly and quick to get your items packed and, on their way, and our boxes are secure. We are an A+ BBB member, which means that we are accountable to our clients for service quality. Central Van Lines will handle all the moving details so you can focus on getting ready for your transition.
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South Shields FC announce Kitlocker.com as club's new exclusive retail partner with Nike branded kit for 2021-22 campaign
The deal will see the club wear Nike-branded kit from the 2021-22 season in the Northern Premier Premier Division
Kitlocker.com will become the club's exclusive online retail partner from June 1st, providing a full range of South Shields FC-branded Nike merchandise along with additional club ranges.
In a major step forward for the club's merchandise offering, Kitlocker.com will run the online store and ensure orders are dealt with in an effective and timely manner.
Further details – including the release of the club's kits for the 2021-22 season – will be revealed in the months ahead.
South Shields FC chief executive Lee Picton said: "We have taken feedback from a wide spectrum of supporters over recent months and one of the central themes which has emerged is a need to improve the experience of those using our online store.
"It was therefore a priority of ours to find a more user-friendly solution and after extensive discussions, it became clear that Kitlocker.com would be an excellent choice as our new supplier.
"We are delighted to link up with them and are confident that supporters will find our new online store easier to navigate, with deliveries arranged in a timely manner to again improve the user experience.
"Another major positive of this partnership is the fact the team will be wearing first-class Nike products next season, which will be available for our supporters to wear with pride too.
"We are excited to reveal our new kits and range of merchandise in the coming months and look forward to a fruitful and successful relationship with Kitlocker.com."
Kitlocker.com director Tom Ward said: "We are extremely excited about working with South Shields FC. We'll assist the growth of the club by providing world-class Nike products to both the team and fans.
"This will give the club invaluable commercial income while also providing industry-leading service to their supporters. We're all really excited for the 2021-22 season."
The partnership announcement comes as Shields prepare for the start of the 2021-22 campaign following the curtailment of the current season which has seen them not play a competitive match in over three months.


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Loved Queer Carnevale 2010?
Then wait til you see what we have in store for you at the RAINBOW RIVERFEST!
The Rainbow RiverFest is a multi-generational outdoor event which includes music, food, games, workshops and demonstrations, as well as a Youth Tent and the Zen Zone, a healing place for Body, Mind and Spirit.
Performers include MAOR, Sister Funk, Alix Dobkin,Loco Niija, M3rcedes… and pop diva CRYSTAL WATERS with the hit singles100% Pure Love and Gypsy Woman/She's Homeless.
On the banks of the beautiful Connecticut River and only 90 minutes from Boston, this is one event you won't want to miss!
WHEN:Saturday, September 24
WHERE: Holyoke Canoe Club, only 2 miles from Northampton!
Doors open at 11.
ADULTS: $10/advance
20 and under FREE!
Beer Garden (21+)
Proper ID required.
For more information or to buy your tickets, go to:
A Fundraiser for the LGBT Coalition of Western MA.


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Unity's History
Built-in 2014, Unity has spent the last few years exploring the coasts of Cornwall.
Built by Jon Bray and launched in 2016 from Luke Powell's yard in Gweek, Cornwall, 4oft Unity was built along the lines of an original Cornish working boat but fitted with a cutter Gaff rig.
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Your experience on Unity is what you make it, but friendly crew, top-notch food and great sailing are guaranteed.Read Unity's Adventure Logs
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Do Cherries Make You Poop? – Cherries and Your Digestive System
Cherries are a popular summer fruit. With many different varieties—including sweet and tart...Read More
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For quite some time now, a lot of different organizations have leveraged the utility of cryptocurrency in order to receive donations easier. In major cities, there are even cryptocurrency transferal machines, which allow users to exchange and transfer their coins as they see fit. However, Bitcoin still holds the vast majority for the number of charities that accept coins. A good reason for this is that it has the largest number of users, and it is also because their current market value is still number one. There are certain things that need to be done before a charity can receive Bitcoins though.
The organizations that are willing to receive Bitcoins need to set up a Bitcoin account first. They would then register through the official website, and then select the type of wallet they wish to use, which is usually Web or Desktop. After the wallet is set up, people can then start giving donations. Just last year, generous Bitcoin holders donated $22 million worth of coins to Fidelity Charitable. This is considered as donor-advised funds, which can be used to make grants to charities.
Cryptocurrency is a flexible and convenient way to donate to charities. Although it is still not that widely accepted by the public, there are enough coin exchange entities that transferring coins to fiat money is of no issue. UNICEF has even launched a page that allows people to donate computing power, and use it to mine cryptocurrency. The users who want to donate can set what percentage of their processing power they want to contribute. This is just one example of how cryptocurrency has given us new avenues to contribute to charities and worthy causes. Here, we will be laying out the most popular charities that leveraged cryptocurrency in their efforts.
1. Antiwar.com
Antiwar.com is described as a libertarian website, which devotes itself to non-interventionism, and they also oppose imperialism and war. This online resource was launched in 1995, and their activity is basically aimed at stopping conflicts and reducing the reach and power of the military industry. They started working with Bitcoin in 2013, and have since then also started accepting certain altcoins for donations, like Zcash and BCH.
The group started as a response to the Bosnian war back in the 90s, and is currently focusing their efforts on the wars in the Middle East. Their website is filled with content that opposes war and violence, and because of their status as a non-profit organization, they rely heavily on donations. With the expanded avenues for receiving donations, the website has started increasing their efforts in order to inform the people of the horrors of war, and the detriment it brings to the people involved.
2. Electronic Frontier Foundation
The EFF is an international NGO that is based in San Francisco, California. They are very well-known throughout the world as a charity organization that helps in defending civil rights in the virtual world. They have been doing this since 1990, and back in 2013, they started accepting Bitcoin as contributions to their cause. In the modern world that we live in, sometimes crimes are perpetrated easily due to the anonymity that the internet usually affords us.
Although there is already technology that helps law enforcers track down those who use the internet to do crime, it can still sometimes be a hit and miss, and EFF is one of the organizations helping in that effort. The donations they receive from the cryptocurrency community are said to go to internet lawsuits and software development.
3. WikiLeaks
This organization, which was established back in 2006 by the Australian internet activist Julian Assange, is an international and non-profit organization that publishes classified information such as news leaks and classified media provided by anonymous sources. They have been fighting for the freedom of information for a long time, and a lot of people have grown to trust the organization given the riveting (and sometimes sobering) but accurate information they've so far exposed. Back in 2010, credit card companies blocked the organization from receiving payments through their channels.
Considering the nature of their activism, it is expected that large and powerful financial and political entities would target them. After this happened, the organization then turned to Bitcoin as an alternative. Just last year, they also started accepting other cryptocurrencies for donations, which bolstered their budget which they use to provide even more classified information to the public. Any online merchandise that WikiLeaks offers on their website is available for payment via cryptocurrency as well.
4. Water Project
The Water Project is a popular charity that has been helping men, women, and children in the sub-Saharan communities in Africa get access to clean, drinkable water. They lack access to this basic necessity due to the fact water sources are quite far from their communities. Usually, females in the community fetch water every day, spending hours trekking under the scorching sun to fetch dirty water for their village.
The group has been expending their efforts in changing that for the past 11 years, and so far have made substantial strides in their campaign. When they accepted cryptocurrencies, they have helped more and more people get access to clean water, which they use in their daily lives. In 2016 alone, Water Project received over $2 million in donations. This has helped make the lives of many people in communities better, and it has helped fund over 100 water projects since then.
In Closing
In all truthfulness, not all donations are given from the heart. There are some contributors who freely admit they donate a part of their earnings in cryptocurrency to get tax deductions. But no matter the sentiment behind the act, the fact is that this money has helped thousands of lives all over the world. Because these charities have accepted new avenues of getting donations, it gives people more options to give.
A lot of charities are also considering allowing users to donate other altcoins as well. The CafeCoin Foundation, which is an up-and-coming cryptocurrency, is aiming to provide their users with an easier time to handle their coins even without in-depth technical knowledge. With cryptos like CafeCoin, more people will have an even easier time donating, and this will end with the charities getting more funds to bolster their respective projects and causes.


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In ancient Egypt, the leopard was esteemed as an aspect of divinity and associated with the god Osiris, the judge of the dead. For many African tribes, the leopard is a powerful totem animal that is believed to guide the spirits of the dead to rest.
For many centuries a leopard cult has existed in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria and Sierra Leone, wherein its members kill as does the leopard, by slashing, gashing, and mauling their human prey with steel claws and knives. Later, during gory ceremonies, they drink the blood and eat the flesh of human victims. Those initiates who aspire to become members of the cult must return from a night's foray with a bottle of their victim's blood and drink it in the presence of the assembled members. The cultists believe that a magical elixir known as borfima, which they brew from their victim's intestines, grants them superhuman powers and enables them to transform themselves into leopards.
The members of the cult kill on the slightest pretext. Perhaps one of the members became ill or his crops failed. Such misfortunes as these would be sufficient to demand a human sacrifice. A likely victim would be chosen, the date and time of the killing agreed upon, and the executioner, known as the Bati Yeli, would be selected. The Bati Yeli wore the ritual leopard mask and a leopard skin robe. It was preferable that the sacrifice be performed at one of the leopard cult's jungle shrines, but if circumstances demanded a more immediate shedding of blood, the rite could be conducted with the ceremonial twopronged steel claw anywhere at all.
The first really serious outbreak of leopard-cult murders in Sierra Leone and Nigeria occurred shortly after World War I (1914–18). At that time, it was believed the cult was suppressed by the region's white administrators because many of its members were captured and executed. However, in actual fact, the leopard men simply went underground, continuing to perform ritual murders sporadically every year over the next two decades.
In 1946, the leopard men became bold and there were 48 cases of murder and attempted murder committed by the leopard cult in that year alone. And it soon became obvious that, much like the Mau-Mau in Kenya, the leopard men had begun directing many of their attacks against white men as if to convince the native population that the cult had no fear of the police or of the white rulers. The trend continued during the first seven months of 1947, when there were 43 known ritual killings performed by the leopard cult.
Terry Wilson had been district officer of a province in Eastern Nigeria for only six months when, early in 1947, he discovered that the leopard men had begun operating in his jurisdiction, claiming mainly young women as their victims. When Wilson raided the house of a local chief named Nagogo, his men found a leopard mask, a leopard-skin robe, and a steel claw. Acting on a tip from an informer, Wilson ordered his police officers to dig near the chief's house, where they found the remains of 13 victims. The chief was put in prison to await trial, and Wilson set out on a determined mission to put an end to the leopard men's reign of terror.
But the local inhabitants were too terrified of the leopard cult to come forward. There were several more murders during the weeks that followed, including the wife and daughter of Nagogo, the imprisoned chieftain. A desperate Wilson hoped that the sight of the mutilated bodies of his family would anger Nagogo into betraying the cult members who had so obviously turned on him, but the shock proved too much for the chief. When he saw the bloodied corpses of his wife and daughter and realized how viciously his fellow leopard men had betrayed him, he collapsed and died of heart failure.
Although Wilson received 200 additional police officers as reinforcements, the leopard men became increasingly bold in their nocturnal attacks. One night they even sacrificed a female victim inside the police compound and managed to get away without being seen. After that cruelly defiant gesture, the cult committed several murders in broad daylight. The native inhabitants of the region lost all confidence in the police and their ability to stop the slashings and killings of the powerful leopard men. Even some of Wilson's men began to believe that the cultists might truly have the ability to shapeshift into leopards and to fade unseen into the shadows.
One night in mid-August 1947, Wilson was awakened by the warning growl from his dog. When he rose to investigate, a four-foot-long, barbed arrow whistled by his head, narrowly missing him and embedding itself in the wall. The next morning at police headquarters, he learned that two of his officers had also barely escaped death that previous night.
Wilson knew that his men were becoming unnerved. They were trying to stop an enemy who was essentially invisible. They struck without warning after preselecting their victims by a process that evaded all attempts to define it. There was no way for Wilson and his officers to determine who the cult's next victims would be or to guess where they might strike. And the natives were far too intimidated to inform on the leopard men—if, in fact, they did know anything of importance to tell the officers.
The district officer decided to attempt to set a trap. On the path to a village where several slayings had already taken place, Wilson sent one of his best men, posing as the son of a native woman. The two walked side by side toward the village while Wilson and a dozen other officers concealed themselves in the bushes at the side of the path.
Suddenly, issuing the blood-curdling shriek of an attacking leopard, a tall man in leopard robes charged headlong at the couple, swinging a large club. The young police officer struggled with the leopard man, but before Wilson and the other men could arrive on the scene, the cultist had smashed in the officer's skull with the club and fled into the bushes.
Wilson had lost one of his best officers, but the knife that the young man still held in his hand was covered in blood. The police would now be able to search for a man with a severe knife wound.
The district officer was about to have some men take the constable's body to the compound when he had a sudden flash of intuition that the leopard man might return to the scene of the crime. While the other officers searched the neighboring villages, Wilson hid himself behind some bushes overlooking the trail.
Around midnight, just as Wilson was beginning to think about returning to the compound, a nightmarish figure crawling on all fours emerged from the jungle, pounced on the young officer's corpse, and began clawing at his face like a leopard. But rather than claws raking the body, Wilson caught the glint of a two-pronged steel claw in the moonlight. The killer had returned to complete the cult ritual of sacrifice. Wilson advanced on the leopard man, and the robed murderer snarled at him as if he were truly a big cat. When he came at him with the two-pronged claw, Wilson shot him in the chest.
With Wilson's act of courage, the natives of the region had been provided with proof that the leopard men were not supernatural beings that could not be stopped. The members of the cult did not have magic that could make them impervious to bullets. They were, after all, men of flesh and blood—savage, bestial, and vicious—but men, nonetheless. Once word had spread that the district officer had killed one of the leopard men, witnesses began to come forward in great numbers with clues to the identity of cult members and the possible location of a secret jungle shrine.
The shrine itself was discovered deep in the jungle, cunningly hidden and protected by a large boulder. The cult's altar was a flat stone slab that was covered with dark bloodstains. Human bones were strewn over the ground. A grotesque effigy of a half-leopard, half-man towered above the gory altar.
During February of 1948, 73 initiated members of the cult were arrested and sent to prison. Eventually, 39 of them were sentenced to death and hanged in Abak Prison, their executions witnessed by a number of local tribal chiefs who could testify to their villages that the leopard men were not immortal.
Interestingly, on January 10, 1948, just a month before the leopard men were hanged in Nigeria, three women and four men were executed for their part in the lion men murders in the Singida district in Tanganyika. The lion people had dressed in lion skins and murdered more than 40 natives in ritual slayings that left wounds on their victims that resembled the marks of a lion's claws.
Daraul, Arkon. A History of Secret Societies. New York: Pocket Books, 1969.
Eisler, Robert. Man into Wolf. London: Spring Books, n.d.
Lefebure, Charles. The Blood Cults. New York: Ace Books, 1969.


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Memorable Manitobans: Gordon Ellwood Johnston (1920-2005)
Businessman, MLA (1963-1966), MLA (1966-1969), MLA (1969-1973), MLA (1973-1977).
Born at Portage la Prairie on 15 October 1920, son of Scottish immigrants James Johnston and Selena Amanda Johnston, he attended the Portage Collegiate Institute. During the Second World War, he was a pilot with the Royal Air Force and, from 1943 to 1945, was a prisoner of war in Germany. On his return to civilian life, he worked as an insurance underwriter for the Manufacturers Life Insurance Company before working at the post office at Portage la Prairie from 1948 to 1952. He later operated "Johnston's Solo Store," a grocery.
He served on the Portage la Prairie city council from 1959 to 1962 and in 1962 was elected to the Manitoba Legislature for the Portage constituency. Re-elected in 1966, 1969, and 1973, replaced by Lloyd Hyde in 1977. From 1966 to 1968 he served as Executive Director of the Liberal Party of Manitoba and from 1969 to 1977 was House Leader. In 1978 he was appointed Manitoba's Citizenship Court judge serving two three-year terms and retiring in 1984. From 1984 to 1998 he was Marriage Commissioner for Manitoba.
He was married twice, first to Myra Campbell Brown (1921-1971) with whom he had four daughters and two sons. His second wife was Maria ? and they had three children. He was a member of the Elks Club, Portage Rotary Club, Portage Golf Club, Portage Flying Club, and Royal Canadian Legion. In recognition of his community service, he received the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977.
He died on 7 November 2005.
Birth registration, Manitoba Vital Statistics.
Obituary [Myra Campbell Johnston], Winnipeg Free Press, 5 April 1971, page 57.
Obituary, Winnipeg Free Press, 9 November 2005, page 37.
Obituaries and burial transcriptions, Manitoba Genealogical Society.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough and Oliver Bernuetz.
Page revised: 19 March 2021


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The first wave rose suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere.
Dane, are you sure this is okay? Jessi queried, a smothered concern in her tone.
Yeah, it'll be fine, I answered. But you'd better let me take the wheel. It was a stock answer. Having been through the pass many times, I felt overly comfortable. But by the time I'd said fine, it was already clear that my estimation of the tide stage was flawed. Horribly flawed. The ebb tide created a disturbingly large launch ramp of water and we rapidly bearing down upon it. Cadence, our trusty fiberglass 1965 Grampian 37, had seen waves many times worse and handled them all like a champ. The problem was, this would only be the first wave.
Cadence bowed into the trough, like a vaulter preparing for flight.
In the gaping maw of Tiputa Pass, the widest, cruise-ship-sized pass of the two navigable channels on the atoll of Rangiroa, a magnificent full moon illuminated the wildly surreal scene unfolding around us. Behind us was a 40-mile-long lagoon, the second biggest in the world, like a giant tranquil fishbowl bathed in a beautiful blue night. Moments earlier, motoring away from the lagoon I gawked at how serene and inviting the anchorage was – calmer than I'd ever seen it. I didn't dare look back any more. I thought the tide was supposed to be flooding or slack, making transiting the pass a relatively benign, scenic stroll. It was supposed to be flooding. I clearly had miscalculated. As we bounded up wavelet numero uno, the crest of the next wave loomed ahead, a ferment of foamy, terrifying splendor. Beyond it I caught a glimpse of parallel ridges of froth, waiting like eager rows of shark teeth.
Tidal currents, governed by the magnitude of the tides, reach their greatest potency at full and new moons. When ocean swells encounter currents moving in an opposing direction, those swells get bigger and steeper. If you ignorantly stumble jauntily into the wrong place at the wrong time, like at max ebb on a full moon eve, one might find oneself in a wee bit of a pickle… as we did on this silken tropical night. The outgoing tidal torrent clashed with the swells to create some terrible seas, and by the time I realized what was happening, there was no turning back. Cadence, with her little anemic motor and despite having full sail set, was caught in the tractor-beam of the Tiputa River, like the Millennium Falcon being sucked into the clutches of the Empire.
Theorem: A six-knot current ripping though the pass as the mega-aquarium purges itself with the tide
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Proof: Last Monday.
Cadence rose to the next wave, pointed her bow at the sky and plunged into the crest like a spear. The sea and air became one for an instant, and as she shook off hundreds of gallons of brine, the decks were completely awash. There's a saying that a true sailor never flinches from a spray, and though thoroughly saturated, Jessi didn't appear to bat an eye. As she wiped the clinging drops from her brow and looked over at me, squinting through the salt, our eyes met. Shutterboards, I said. It wasn't an exclamation, but more a matter-of-fact imperative. They should have been in already, but it simply hadn't crossed my mind earlier because I wasn't expecting anything remotely rough. The tide was supposed to be flooding. Oops.
Jessi began to board up the hatch but was faced with a low-grade Tetris puzzle when she found the boards were out of order. DON'T PANIC, I firmly urged. And somehow she didn't. With a focused, singular determination she fitted the slats together in record time, despite shaky hands and minimal lighting. She said later that it was better to not look up anyhow.
I was similarly focused; never have I been such an astute helmsman. I've jumped skateboards and bikes off ramps, and even jumped a truck, but I've never jumped a boat. Hangtime jumped. Total air jumped. That's a first for me, check that off the bucket list. Speaking of a bucket list, they'll be goals that you'll want to achieve throughout your lifetime. You don't have to rush to get it all done in a year. With this being said, if you've been saving for a trip abroad, to New Zealand for example and you've already started to look into a New Zealand campervan hire company, being able to finally tick this off will be an achievement. You may even have ones as simple as passing your driving test or learning how to ski. Either way, having a bucket list could be very beneficial.
People watching on shore would probably assume Cadence to be a breaching whale, if not for the sails slicing through the air like frantic white flags. On the first wave I thought about how I'd fracked up and we never should have been there. The only escape for us lay through perseverance, no matter how terrible I felt for subjecting Jessi to this. By the second wave my thoughts were zen'd out and unflinchingly attuned to the task at hand. I had a strange passing sensation that this all seemed like something out of a dream, one of those really clear ones that stick with you when you wake up.
Jessi fitted the last of the boards and held on tight as we tobogganed down the pass and launched over (or through) the rest of the waves. Just two or three of them came aboard, but each one looked like it might deliver a soaking until the very last moment. Only with the engine at full RPM could I maintain steerage, vital to our remaining safely square-on to the waves. Even then, I could scarcely hear Old-Blue, our sort-of-trusty old Atomic 4 tractor motor, hollerin' over the roar of the seascape around us.
It felt it would never end, but in reality, it was only a minute or two until the waves lost their bite. They were still ugly, and from two directions, but they weren't so dangerous anymore. With a swoosh! dolphins leaped from the face of a wave off our port side, slick and shiny in the moonlight. I've sat on the shore and watched their acrobatics in the midst of the ebb many times, but perhaps tonight they thought it prudent to stick to more settled waters.
Dolphins! I observed, over-enthusiastically. Normally, Jessi loves dolphins. This time she didn't care.
Yeah, yeah, Dolphins… she later recounted thinking. We almost died and he's thinking about dolphins?
With the lights of Tiputa and Ohotu already behind us, the GPS said we were still doing 9 knots in the tidal river. The needle had pegged at a maximum of 12 in the pass. Cadence only goes 5 knots with the motor red-lined, and though sails were set, the winds were light. Rangiroa had chewed us up and spit us out, like Jonah from the belly of a big blue whale.
Aside from frayed nerves, a few more gray hairs and this pesky, persistent st-st-stutter, we pulled through largely unscathed. The genoa bag I keep on deck was nearly swept away, hanging half overboard and saved only by the casual clove-hitch which secured to the lifelines. Our bucket collection on the stern rail was nearly torn loose, but happily remained on board. A good bucket is extraordinarily hard to find in Polynesia. The floor below was soaked, but not from the main hatch. The dorade vents, designed to pass air but not let spray in, turn out to not be such good performers when heaps of water are poured directly into them. Surprisingly, because we hit the waves so squarely, the center of the cockpit was remarkably orderly and though drenched, it was never awash. It could have been a lot worse, and it gives me shivers every time I th-th-think about it. We got lucky this time and made off with a story to tell, lessons learned, and fair winds awaiting us for our trip to Raiatea. And maybe, just maybe, if my luck holds out I may even get away with my life after Jessi's mom reads this.
Dane Johnson, S/V Cadence II


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You might have heard about the controversies surrounding Dutch student societies the last couple of weeks. Although there are similarities with the fraternities we all know and love from movies such as Animal House and Blue Mountain State, Dutch student societies are quite different. So in an effort to promote better understanding among the Delta-Cubes, Sigma-Gamma's and Dutch student societies, we figured we'd provide you with a broad introduction to Dutch student societies.
A broad introduction to Dutch Student Societies: Het Corps
First and most importantly of all, or so they'd have you believe, is ''Het Corps''. Whenever you talk to the Dutch about student societies, the first thing they'll inevitably mention is ''Het Corps''. In every big student-city in the Netherlands you'll find a chapter of ''Het Corps''. They are the oldest and most prestigious conglomerate of Student Societies in the Netherlands. This is the kind of fraternity you would join if you are either highly ambitious or a legacy being pressured into student life by family. Oh, and you or your daddy has to be rich too! The costs for being a member aren't something you usually can pay from your student-allowance only. That's also why this student society is mostly membered by the most fortunate youngsters of our Dutch society. ''Het Corps'' is known for its traditional style and it's secret set of rules and traditions. If you're a member of this closed culture there's normally not a lot of room left for social groups not connected to your sorority or fraternity.
Het Corps: Start with the hazing
To become a member there is an obligatory hazing period. You'll be forced to take part in such fun activities as rolling around in the mud in your underwear and being shouted at by senior members. Apparently they too have no better things to do with their time than humiliating freshmen. After this hazing begins the long, slow climb up the social ladder of your designated society. This social network comes with numerous advantages, it can provide you with housing, jobs, parties and other social activities. This is also why the social connections made in these student societies tend to be very tight and lifelong. Furthermore het Corps is known to be a smart career move for law-students, doctors to be and students with political ambitions. In fact some of the most influential persons in the Netherlands are known to be a member! All the royals are a member, which earned our current king the nickname ''Prince Pils'' (Prince Beer), as well as filmmaker Paul Verhoeven and most of the justice department.
The rumor caused last weeks was caused by a student society, that belonged to this group, Vindicat in Groningen. One incident that caused bad publicity for Vindicat was due to a file that leaked out listing women member to the society, rated on their sexual skills (a Banglist). The second incident even caused a criminal investigation to the society. A new member ended up in the hospital with a brain injury after an incident that occured during the hazing activities.
A broad introduction to Dutch Student Societies: The wannabe's
If you don't feel like joining het Corps, for instance because your father is a butcher rather than a lawyer, or because you just don't feel like joining the Dutch equivalent of the Skull and Bones society, there is a wide range of ''corps wannabe'' student societies. These can also be found in almost every city that has a university. These societies have some of the traditions and rules from het corps, but generally with less pressure to fit in and a more loosely knit system of social hierarchy. If you want a taste of Dutch fraternity life, but don't feel like wearing a suit every time you want to go for a beer, this might just be the place for you! Although these student societies are less prestigious, there is still a wide range of influential people that are known to have been members. For instance former Dutch Prime Minister Balkenende (the Harry Potter looking one) used to be a member, as have many other politicians.
A broad introduction to Dutch Student Societies: The leftovers
Last of all there is off course the leftovers. The societies in this group can vary from sports-sororities, generally focussing on specific sports such as rowing, running, swimming etc. These societies tend to have the same social aspects as the other student societies. Because after all, what student doesn't like a beer after a particularly stressful exam-week? Yet they usually lack hazing and the strict social hierarchy that comes with other student societies. There are also religious student societies where they sing hymns, do bible or koran presentations, and complain about not being able to have sex before marriage. Lastly there are so called study-societies. These require very little commitment and are generally faculty specific. They focus on helping students get cheaper books, improve social contact amongst their classmates and throwing the occasional career seminars or lectures. The study-societies is where most international students end up, as neither het Corps nor the wannabes allow international students into their ranks.


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Mahendra Singh Dhoni announces retirement: Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday. MS Dhoni is the former captain of the Indian cricket team. While announcing it officially, he also thanked everyone for their love and support in an Instagram post. After Dhoni, cricketer Suresh Raina has also announced his retirement from international cricket. Although the post does not mention which format he is retiring from, he is expected to play in IPL 2020 to be held in UAE. He was seen arriving at the Chennai Super Kings training camp in Chennai this morning. Earlier, Dhoni had kept silence on the questions of retirement.
Cricket legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar recalled his first meeting with former Indian captain and wicketkeeper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying, "I had not heard of Dhoni until he joined the Indian team. I saw him for the first time during an ODI tournament in Bangladesh. I was discussing with Sourav Ganguly and he told that there is something special in this man and he has the ability to hit the ball. However, hitting the ball at the first-class cricket level and hitting the international level are two different things.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Dhoni on his retirement by releasing a video. In this video of three minutes and 11 seconds, from Dhoni's first match, all the historical moments have been captured.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni – one of the greats.#DhoniRetires pic.twitter.com/qOiWqNQWKW
— ICC (@ICC) August 16, 2020
Captaincy in ODIs from 2007 to 2016
Dhoni captained the Indian cricket team in ODIs from 2007 to 2016. With this, he was the captain of the Test team from 2008 to 2014. Dhoni is considered one of the most successful captains of the Indian cricket team.
He is the only captain in the history of cricket to have won all the ICC titles. Under his captaincy, the Indian cricket team won two World Cups – the 2007 ICC World Cup T20 and the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
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Dhoni's total of 10,773 runs in ODIs
Apart from this, India also won the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy under the captaincy of the 39-year-old Indian cricketer. India also won the 2010 and 2016 Asia Cup under his captaincy.
MS Dhoni has played 350 ODIs, 90 Tests and 98 T20 Internationals for the country. He has a total of 10,773 runs in ODIs. He has scored a total of 4876 runs in the test format.


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Once a year the vet sends a check up reminder to each on them.
My dogs get credit card offers every so often....it's rather disturbing *Edit* Here is, to my best recollection, theplay by play of the phone call I made to CitiBank after they sent my dog Abby the first offer..... After I got the first offer addresed to "Abigail C." I called the company and said: Me: Do you realize that you sent an offer to my frickin' DOG? Them: Ma'am, we can not approve your dog for a credit card at this time Me: No...I'm not asking you to APPROVE my dog, I'm asking why you sent her one in the first place. Them: Ma'am, you must be confused. We don't send out offers to dogs. Me: Yes, I am confused. I'm confused because YOU SENT MY DOG AN OFFER FOR A VISA CARD. Them: That's impossible, ma'am. We only offer cards to humans. Me: Whatever. Let me speak to your manager. Manager: Ma'am, I understand there is some confusion regarding a recent offer. Me: There is no confusion here. You sent my dog a Visa offer and I want know why and how you got her name. She's a frickin' dog. Them: Ma'am, we don't issue cards to dogs at this time. Me: AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!*hangs up*
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yep, he gets mail from the vet reminders for shots and such.
no but, i got a birthday card from them lol
my cat has a visa card in his name with better rate than mine, lawyer told me NOT to run it up
Yep. It is the vet. that our household are to change some words over the pets' very lovely names! Prof. Mes
Maybe Flea Mail, besides that, they just get ticks on catspace...
Occasionally my pet duck will get a bill.
yes!? it's the vet bill!
Yeah, reminders from the vet and the groomers. Usually long before I think they actually need to go in for a check up or a bath, too.
My wife gets all kinds of bills. She is my pet. We don't have any animal pets. Just each other.
Always included on postcards from at least 1 friend. He even got a text once, to tell him to stop fighting.
Yes. That is the mail we can definetly throw away.
yes, my dog gets National Geographic and Smithsonian.
Frequently. When people ask me to do a survey, or sign up for whatever, and they assure me they don't sell their data base, I use the Cat's name.
Yeah! they do actually. The vets send a postcard to them and tell them that its time for a check-up. They also say that they should tell they parents to ring and make a time that suits them. Its cutie!
They each get check up reminder postcards from the vet.
My pets get an appointment reminder from the vet, in care of me, of course. And, who can ever forget when Santas Little Helper got a pre-approved credit card application. Never even knew a radio cooking pot even existed.
Occasionally they do, cards from vets and other people, coupons in the mail for sales on food.
My dog got a credit card in the mail. He doesn't have any pockets though, so it's hard for him to go shopping.
Yes, from Pedigree Foods.
lol no but everyone always asks about them.
Yeah, I get a quarterly magazine on them and how to care and blah blah. Its for free from Animal rescue guys.
Yes. They get a birthday card from their vet.
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Spring's effortless trend, the bohemian wave, is expected to stick around and shine this fall. Thick, wavy, textured long hair has been seen on runways from Versace to Elie Saab. And we have just the wig styles that you can wear to capture this beautiful look.
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Waves for a carefree sunny day. This wig is light and breezy, with a natural looking lace front and cooling open cap construction.
Curve Appeal
A little wave in a signature Raquel Welch style. Long, layered, with a sheer lace front that creates the look of your own hairline.
Darla is a human hair wig with a monofilament top construction, that allows parting in any direction. The length and human hair allows you to style it naturally, giving the perfect bounce to those bohemian waves.
These soft, flowing layers provide great movement and exceptional volume. Lace along the front and a monofilment top give the illusion of natural hair.
For those that love a shorter, mid-length wavy bob, Julianne is the natural choice. These effortless beach waves have a 100% hand-tied stretch cap that is comfortable and has natural movement.


text: Panama City is an energetic and cosmopolitan destination. Enjoy a one-week stay in this nice city which offers diverse adventures from national parks to the impressive Panama Canal and nearby beautiful beaches, there is absolutely something for everyone. As you plan your trip to Panama, make sure to check this package, we can customize it for you too!


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4- Hour Skill Builder will focus on Proper use of cover while using Justifiable Use of Deadly force against multiple threats.
Topics Covered
- Cover / Concealment / Deflection
- Proper Use of Cover
- Engaging multiple threats from cover
- Engaging threats in low light from cover
- Reloads from a covered position
Advanced, Basic, Intermediate, LEO / MIL / SEC Courses
Documentation Requirements
Ristricted to LEO, Military, and Licensed Armed Security Only.
The instructor requires a copy of your Government Issued ID once you register.
- Service Pistol
- Minmum of 3 Magazines
- Duty Holster and Magazine Pouches
- 200 Rounds of Ammo
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Writer + Editor: Melody Yip - Vancouver, BC
It's not that you forgot Mother's Day, it's just that your mom is so special that you haven't found the perfect gift for her quite yet. Little did you realize - Mother's Day is creeping up in two days! That's okay, Meinhardt has got you covered with some last-minute Mother's Day gift ideas!
Prepare a Meal for Her
Remember all the times mom cooked your favorite dish for and with you? It's time to return the favour. We all know how busy restaurants can get on special holidays. We've been there, done that, and let's be honest - no one enjoys trying to talk over loud music and waiting for seats for over an hour just because you forgot to make a reservation in time. Instead, why not put together a nice dinner for your mom? Our meat department at South Granville has prepared a head start for you - all you have to do is fire up your barbeque and the food will be ready in minutes!
Eric, our certified butcher, has Imported New York Striploin & Lobster Tail and Bottom Outside Round Roast ready for you at our Grab and Go case. Feeling fancy? Consider getting our store's new Angus Certified Beef Striploin and Beef Top Sirloin to spoil your special lady.
Love is Brewing
Is your mom a big coffee/tea lover? Well, you're just in luck. Tega Tea is a local, organic, fair-trade tea company. They've spent over 10 years crafting and experimenting with new tea blend combinations, iteration upon iteration to make sure we provide the best taste and quality. The best part? We have a special 3-day promotion (May 11th - 13th) at our Pacific Centre store for Tega Tea blends in support of Fair Trade Day this weekend (May 12th). Same goes for the environmentally friendly, iconic brand - We Love Van Coffee! The discount will be made available for their specialty Medium and Dark Grounds at our downtown store only.
Egg-cellent Breakfast
Here's an eggs-traordinatory idea, bring mom to Meinhardt for breakfast! For one day only, Sunday, May 13th, Chef Lim and Chef Sean will be serving Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine for breakfast at our buffet hot bar until 10 am. Treat mom to a special Mother's Day breakfast here at Meinhardt Fine Foods before you go on your downtown stroll or shop at South Granville.
Treats as Sweet as Your Mom
Here's a Mother's Day gift idea your mom is sure to enjoy: fresh-made tarts from Meinhardt Fine Foods. Place your order today and present mom with our delectable 6-inch tarts made in-house. Choose from custard and fresh fruit, lemon meringue and coconut cream - all beautifully decorated with rosette piping! We also have heart-shaped cookies made by hand with raspberry jam ready for you at our Pastry Case.
Surely your mom already has all the scarves and hand cream she needs. Do something different for her this year and give her a real surprise of a Meinhardt "Treat Your Mama Box"! Slavita, our head pastry chef, has put together a box of bite-sized treats for mom, all wrapped up with a fancy ribbon. Featured items include pecan shortbread, macarons, mini-tarts, whipped cheesecake with berries, began coconut macaroons, and many more luscious suggestions. Place your order now with one of our managers next time you're in-store or give us a call to pre-order.
Classic Way to Make Her Smile
Flowers are women's best friend, that's right - you heard it here! Looking to pair the present you've chosen for your mom with the perfect bouquet? Look no further, at Meinhardt we have prepared Designer's Choice Bouquets to gift to her. Is she more of a succulent kind of lady? I mean, we've heard this has been a big trend lately. That's perfectly fine, we also have a large selection of succulents in-stores for you to choose from in all sizes! They're available at both locations right when you enter the store on our floral racks.
Events Happening in Vancouver
Wanting to take your mom out for a day of adventure this weekend? Here are some exciting events happening in Vancouver you can visit! You know summer is really here when the farmer's markets start and Richmond Night Market is opened:
Richmond Night Market
Every summer, vendors get together to bring the most specialty food truck items in one place for you at the Richmond Night Market.
Location: 8351 River Road in Richmond (Beside River Rock Casino)
Date: May 11th - 13th, 2018
Opens at: 6pm
Ambleside Artisan Farmers Market
Great selection of artisan, local products to browse and entrepreneurs to engage with.
Location:1000 Argyle Ave (Ambleside West Vancouver)
Date: Sunday, May 13th, 2018
Opens at: 10am
Glades Garden Mother's Day Event
Annual plant sale and Mother's Day Tea at London Heritage Farm
Location: 6511 Dyke Road (Close to Steveston Village)
Date: Sat - Sun May 12 - 13th, 2018
Opens at: Plant Sale - 10am, Tea @ Tea Room - 12pm
Mother's Day at Glade's Garden
Stunning woodland garden paired alongside classical music among blooming rhododendrons.
Location: 561 172 St (The Glades)
Date: May 13th, 2018
Hours: 10am - 4pm


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The highlight of my eighth year of life came when I spent the night at my friend Andy's house with our other friend Jason and played Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The three of us were already fast friends, spending the better part of school recess playing explorer, daring other kids to eat honeysuckle (which turned out not to be worthy of a dare, but plain awesome), and recapping the previous day's episodes of Duck Tales and Rescue Rangers. Our most memorable recess antic, though, had to be the four-foot-deep pit we dug the previous spring semester along a chain-link fence on the far end of the playground. All three of us were able to lay down side-by-side in it when it was complete. And we only used sticks to dig it out. Yeah, the ladies would be all over the three of us in the coming years, no doubt.
At Andy's house, his mom gave us the living room for our overnight adventure. Jason and I had been dropped off by our parents after getting out of school, done for the week. We each threw down our sleeping bags and flipped on the television to watch our two favorite cartoons, the aforementioned Duck Talesand Rescue Rangers. At least they were my two favorites. Andy and Jason, though, they were growing up. They were into bigger kid stuff already, namely the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. And so, after Duck Tales, they wanted to go outside and play TMNT. The only problem was, my parents didn't allow me to watch the adventures of the four crime-fighting chelonians. I wasn't permitted to call my favorite Turtle (Let's be honest, it would have been Leonardo because he wore a blue mask, and we all know blue is the best color). Thus, I couldn't contribute to discussions of why turtles loved pizza (probably for the same reason Garfield loved lasagna or Alf devoured cats, right?) or why a rat trained the four Turtles in ninjitsu. And I certainly couldn't play TNMT because the whole reason I wasn't allowed to watch the show was because it was violent. Filled with it, my parents said. The only thing they feared worse than their kids becoming violent humans from watching violent cartoons was maybe the fear of the occult. (You think fundamental Christians are kooky now?) And on top of the swords and martial arts, the Turtles were brats with nasty attitudes. The same reason why Bart Simpson would later be banned in our house as well.
Outside, the giant oaks in Andy's yard were dropping red, orange and yellow leaves with purpose. On this last day of September, the Kansas City air was crisp—not a hint of the brutal winter to come. A perfect afternoon for chasing each other around with plastic Ninja Sais wearing homemade masks Andy's mom made him. After some light persuading, I looked around and didn't see my parents, knew my friends weren't rats (No offense, Master Splinter) and figured, what's the big deal?
We ran all over that yard all afternoon yelling COWABUNGA! over and over with me having no idea what it meant, but loving every second of it. We wore ourselves out.
A couple hours later, darkness came and three skinny eight-year-olds flopped onto the concrete front porch, sucking air and loving life. Convinced we would all be friends for the rest of our lives. Andy's mom called to us from inside the house, said the pizza was ready, so come in for dinner. My friends' eyes lit up realizing she had afforded them perfect symmetry to stay in character throughout dinner. As we sat around the table, sucking in slices of pepperoni, Andy and Jason continued as Michelangelo and Raphael. That's when a tinge of panic set in. I had succumbed to temptation. My parents would somehow find out and I'd be banned from playing with my friends, I just knew it. Oh well, I thought, biting into my second slice. At least I would get to watch my first episode of TMNT the next morning.
Curtis Ippolito is a writer in San Diego, California. He still hasn't seen more than that one episode of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, even though he keeps 13 different species of turtles(none of which are mutated that he knows of).


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MUSIC NEWS: Giraffe Tongue Orchestra Announce Debut Album 'Broken Lines'
What do you get if you put members of Alice In Chains, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon, Dethklok and The Mars Volta in a room together? We can't think of a witty punchline but the answer is Giraffe Tongue Orchestra, who will be releasing their debut album Broken Lines on the 23rd September via Party Smasher Inc/Cooking Vinyl.
If the name and member composition isn't enough to intrigue you then we're not sure what will!
Talking of which, Brent Hinds explains where the name actually came from:
"During the time Mastodon was there for Soundwave, I was at the zoo in Sydney, Australia and was checking out the giraffes. They are amazing animals – one just grabbed a bunch of bananas from my hand with its tongue and peeled them with it as well – by the time the bananas got to its mouth, they were ready to be eaten. I saw Ben, who was at Soundwave too, and said 'Man I think I found the name for our band,' and told him the story."
The band have put together a PledgeMusic campaign featuring limited edition items and experiences – if you want to get your hands on autographed signature series guitars and lyric sheets head over to the website HERE.
You can also pre-order Broken Lines via Amazon and iTunes.


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Huihan Liu – NWR Artist
2018 NWR Awards of Merit for "MORNING DANCE" and "MORNING RIDE-EATON'S RANCH"
Huihan Liu was born in Guangzhou, China. He graduated from the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Art in Oil Painting Department with a B.A. in 1975 and an M.F.A. from the Academy of Art University in 1989. He has been a Northwest Rendezvous Group member since 2003, a Master Signature Member of Oil Painters of America, a Master Member of the American Impressionist Society, and an Artist Signature Member of the California Art Club.
Huihan has participated in many shows and exhibitions such as "First Place Winner" at the 9th Annual Mission San Juan Capistrano Plein Air Painting Event, Wilmington Trust Purchase Collection; "Best of Show in Painting-John Scott People's Choice Award" at the 25th Western Rendezvous of Art, Helena…only name a few.


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Portland's Allagash Brewing Company got some love on the Today Show this morning, being named one of America's 6 best free attractions by Travel + Leisure features director Nilou Motamed. Allagash is listed at the tail-end of the segment with Matt Lauer. Watch the clip above (apologies, you must suffer through an ad first), or you can watch the full segment here. [Today Show]


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iF2R Floodlight
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A conveniently sized, mini floodlight for small spaces with a flexible base, hook, and magnet for efficient positioning. The floodlight shines bright with an output of up to 200 lumens, and the iF2R is also equipped with a small spotlight.
- Rechargeable Battery: Saves money, batteries and reduces environmental impact
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- Dimmable: Adjust the light intensity to provide just the right level of illumination with 3 dimmer settings
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- The iF2R comes with a number of different mounting options - an adjustable base, integrated magnet for mounting it on metal surfaces, and a hook for suspending the light from poles or cables
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On this day 250 years ago, 5 July 1770, Captain Cook's Endeavour was stranded in what was then named the Endeavour River undergoing repairs. Tupia the Tahitian navigator and the English botanist Joseph Banks were ashore looking at botanical specimens. But Tupia was happy to try out using a gun, hunting for wildlife. According to Banks' journal, they encountered two natives "digging in the ground for some kind of roots; on seeing him they ran away with great precipitation". The popular writer Peter FitzSimons describes the "two natives peacefully collecting bush tucker as Tupia stands about them, gun brandished". Tupia went on hunting, firing many shots at wildlife. What must the local Guugu Yimithirr people have thought? Their first encounter with foreign cultures – English and Tahitian. Their first sighting and sounding of a gun. What sort of beginning was this for coming 'Together in the Spirit' – the theme of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday exactly 250 years later?
Today we hear those consoling words of Jesus, "Come to me all you who labour and are overburdened, and I will give you rest." We gather 'Together in the Spirit' during the COVID-19 Pandemic and in the wake of riots and protests in the USA following upon George Floyd's death under the knee of a white police officer. Here in Australia we have joined the chorus that 'Black Lives Matter', drawing attention yet again to the appalling statistics of Aboriginal deaths in custody.
St Paul in his Letter to the Romans reminds us that our interests "are not in the unspiritual, but in the spiritual, since the Spirit of God has made his home" in us. In the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Indigenous representatives told us that their "sovereignty is a spiritual notion: the ancestral tie between the land, or 'mother nature', and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who were born therefrom, remain attached thereto, and must one day return thither to be united with our ancestors. This link is the basis of the ownership of the soil, or better, of sovereignty."
Let's hope that the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart can help to change hearts, providing a more secure place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the life of the Australian nation. At this Eucharist, we gather in the hope expressed by the prophet Zechariah in today's first reading when the Lord says: "He will proclaim peace for the nations. His empire shall stretch from sea to sea, from the River to the ends of the earth." Despite the chaos and uncertainty of these days, we gather, uplifted by the message of the Amazon Synod, and hoping for better times in our Church with the coming of the 2021 Plenary Council.
After the Amazon Synod Pope Francis published his document Querida Amazonia in which he said (##20-21):
"Efforts to build a just society require a capacity for fraternity, a spirit of human fellowship. Hence, without diminishing the importance of personal freedom, it is clear that the original peoples of the Amazon region have a strong sense of community. It permeates 'their work, their rest, their relationships, their rites and celebrations. Everything is shared; private areas – typical of modernity – are minimal. Life is a communal journey where tasks and responsibilities are apportioned and shared on the basis of the common good. There is no room for the notion of an individual detached from the community or from the land'. Their relationships are steeped in the surrounding nature, which they feel and think of as a reality that integrates society and culture, and a prolongation of their bodies, personal, familial and communal:
'The morning star draws near,
the wings of the hummingbirds flutter;
my heart pounds louder than the cascade: with your lips I will water the land
as the breeze softly blows among us'
"All this makes even more unsettling the sense of bewilderment and uprootedness felt by those Indigenous people who feel forced to migrate to the cities, as they attempt to preserve their dignity amid more individualistic urban habitats and a hostile environment. How do we heal all these hurts, how do we bring serenity and meaning to these uprooted lives? Given situations like these, we ought to appreciate and accompany the efforts made by many of those groups to preserve their values and way of life, and to integrate in new situations without losing them, but instead offering them as their own contribution to the common good."
On 12 February 2020, Archbishop Coleridge, President of the ACBC said: "Pope Francis' focus on Indigenous cultures in the Amazon speaks strongly to the Australian context." "It's good that the Pope's words on indigenous peoples come as we in this country consider the woeful lack of progress on closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians in key areas." "The issues faced by many in the Amazon are not foreign to Australia, and the Holy Father's words come as a challenge and encouragement to us too."
The Plenary Council Discernment and Writing Groups have now issued their series of six Discernment Papers. The group asking how we might be more missionary and evangelising have said: "Nationally, we must forge deeper relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, oppose any prejudice, and actively work for reconciliation." In today's gospel, Jesus blesses his Father "for hiding these things from the learned and the clever and revealing them to mere children."
This Discernment Group has laid down the challenge: "The Church in Australia must be shaped by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and spirituality for it to be authentically a Church of this land. When the Church sinks its roots deep into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, it will authentically be a Church in the land with a new vision and energy for mission."
Another discernment group, asks how we might be more inclusive, participative and synodal, including "Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics, who have not been well treated in Australian society and whose culture and spirituality was for so long unacknowledged, even though they have so much to contribute to the wider Church." They have proposed that Indigenous "contributions and concerns, expressed through the state and territory ministries and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council, should be joyfully received and acted upon at local and diocesan levels, particularly in relation to Reconciliation Action Plans, the recognition of language and culture, the identification and appropriate training of future Deacons and catechists, Cross-Cultural Training for non- Indigenous ministers and measures to improve faith formation, employment and mental wellbeing."
Another group discerning how our Church might be more humble, healing and merciful have spoken of a Church in Trauma. They have insisted on the need for us all to start at the beginning of the trauma in this land. "The first roots of our contemporary country Australia were founded in trauma. The double trauma of a penal colony of confinement and punishment meeting the subsequent subjugation of our First Nations peoples has been written into our identity as a Nation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians are one of the most traumatised and disenfranchised peoples of the world. Our Church was present from these earliest times, and therefore carries these disturbing storylines in its history and identity." We recall the words of the Uluru Statement: "Proportionally, we are the most incarcerated people on the planet. We are not an innately criminal people. Our children are aliened from their families at unprecedented rates. This cannot be because we have no love for them. And our youth languish in detention in obscene numbers. They should be our hope for the future."
We remember Pope John Paul II's address at Alice Springs in 1986 when he told us: "You are part of Australia and Australia is part of you. And the Church herself in Australia will not be fully the Church that Jesus wants her to be until you have made your contribution to her life and until that contribution has been joyfully received by others."
This discernment group has said, "The Uluru Statement from the Heart continues to echo these sentiments and a deep cry for healing. Humble listening will bring healing for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The principle of subsidiarity is key – the days of others deciding for them must be over. A new and real engagement, standing together in solidarity, is a merciful and humble way to a new pathway of healing."
At this Eucharist, we come seeking the consolation of the Lord's presence as we hear Jesus declare to us: "Shoulder my yoke and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my yoke is easy and my burden light."
These homily notes formed part of the resource booklet from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council to commemorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday on 5 July 2020.
More resources to commemorate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sunday can be found by visiting http://www.natsicc.org.au/2020-atsi-sunday.html
Republished with permission from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council.
Fr Frank Brennan SJ is the Rector of Newman College, Melbourne and the former CEO of Catholic Social Services Australia (CSSA).


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The Leaving Of Liverpool
Farewell to you my own true love
I am going far away
I am bound for California
And I know that I'll return some day.
So fare three well my own true love.
When I return united we will be.
It's not the leaving of Liverpool that grieves me,
But my darling when I think of thee.
I have shipped on a Yankee sailing ship.
"Davy Crockett" is her name
And Burgess is the Captain of her,
And they say that she's a floating hell.
Oh, the sun is on the harbour love
And I wish I could remain
For I know it will be a long, long time
Before I see you again.


text: Hey if you have 2 1/2 or 3 hours to kill in San Jose on your way to or from visiting us at Iguana Lodge, you should take a trip to the Poas Volcano. It is really worth the visit. The drive is lovely climbing up thought first the coffee plantations, then the fern plantations, and then the strawberry and dairy farms and finally into the cloud forest that reminds me of Jurassic park. Be patient if you can't see the crater. The clouds often clear and voila!