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Ray James Mullin
Serviceman, Second Class-U.S. Navy
USS Coral Sea
Vietnam War (1970-1979)
Ray Mullin was born in San Francisco on October 10, 1952. He spent his childhood in San Francisco and moved to Marin County when he was sixteen years old. His father was a CPA for Greyhound and his mother was an office manager.
Before he enlisted, Mullin remembers considerable negativity towards the Vietnam War. In his opinion it was primarily people who would rather whine than do anything about it. Mullin believes that most people did not really understand the war, and that much of the negativity was merely spread by those with very little education about the situation.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1962 until 1975. Mullin served from 1970 to 1979. He was living in San Rafael, California when he enlisted. He and his buddy, Mike Baker went down took the test during their senior year, got their signatures, and were ready to enter at the completion of high school. When asked why he enlisted, Mullin simply replied "It was the thing to do." There was never any question about entering the service. His father was pro-military and both his Mother and Father's families had a long history of service. He had family members who had served in WWI and WWII in the Army, Marines and Navy—every branch but the Air Force. Mullin had heard the stories of the older folks who had told of marching through Hell and Georgia in the Army; he decided that wasn't for him and enlisted in the Navy.
Basic training was at a Naval training center in San Diego that has since closed. Boot camp was unique. "You go in as a 17 year old and this 19 year old starts yelling at you. You honestly believe this guy is your God, at least for the first week or so until you figure out this guy is just a bit further along in training than you are." Mullin remembers that Boot camp was more physical back in 1970. Along with the physical aspect he learned about the Navy and its tradition, how to run a ship, marching, drilling, and shooting. The best coping mechanism for basic training was the camaraderie. There were two companies, 331 and 332 who went through training together. The Navy utilized a system wherein if one guy got in trouble "we all did".
Mullin felt his efforts were taken seriously, so much so that, "When you came out of Navy training you think you are the best guy the Navy has ever produced." But then he remembers that this situation was clarified when you left Boot Camp and realized that you were simply one more guy in a long chain of men.
After basic training Mullin went to engineering school at Great Lakes. In the Navy you are given a set of tests and then assigned according to your results. Mullin tested with an aptitude in engineering so they sent him to Basic Propulsion Engineering School in Great Lakes. He lived in "the Cave" a giant barracks north of Chicago with about 400 men for three months. It was cold, real cold. However, Mullin didn't want anything to do with the bottom of the ship [or propulsion school]. He wanted to be corpsman. His mother, however, had other ideas as she was concerned because the corpsmen were the men getting got at in Vietnam. So Mullin ended up leaving the propulsion school and joining the supply ranks, "an excellent career".
His first assignment was in 1972 on the USS Coral Sea (an aircraft carrier stationed in the Tonkin Gulf). Mullin was Ship Serviceman, Second-Class as he made rank quickly. His first job on the carrier was as ship's barber. He and two others lived in the barbershop on bunks and cut hair from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The food was good, a lot better than other branches of the service. Entertainment was limited. They had one television station, or they went up and watched flight desk operation. There was a weight room, but no bowling alley (contrary to popular belief). They did a lot of reading. There was also continuous training and assignments, "whatever was needed".
After working in the barbershop Mullin was assigned to the graveyard shift in the laundry. He also worked as a tailor and eventually took over the smoke shop. Throughout all his jobs there was the usual complaining and moaning, but the men supported the war effort and felt that what they did was important.
Mullin was on the USS Coral Sea the last day of the war. After the war ended he worked at the Navy correctional center for a year and was then assigned to the USS James Reasoner, a frigate.
After the USS Reasoner, Mullin finished off his service with a year of isolated duty on Diego Garcia, a small British owned island in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The US Navy Support Facility there provides logistical support to operational forces deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf. After that assignment Mullin was briefly stationed at Treasure Island in San Francisco. He then decided to leave the service. He had intended to remain in the service for ten years, and stayed for 9 years, 11 months. 23 days and 6 hours, "give or take". Of that time about six years were spent overseas.
During his service Mullin had overall good opinions of his superiors. Commander Capt. Scoggins, was the best skipper he ever had but removed after an incident when the ship ran aground. Scoggins was followed by Captain Robert Christianson, another good commander and finally Captain Paul Peck (who went on to become Rear Admiral) was the next commander.
Mullin said the best way he coped with his service experience was "by not getting blown up". Security was good and the aircraft carriers were not targets. "No one was going out of their way to shoot at us."
Communication with family was by mail only. There were sufficient supplies and Mullin does not recall any shortages as due to the nature of their assignment, the carriers are continuously supplied.
On his leaves, Mullin generally came back to California. One leave he took in Perth Australia, on another he got married. Navy ships go to ports of call, so every time they pulled into port it was a kind of vacation.
Mullin received nine medals altogether; Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Occupation medal, Navy Expeditionary Medal and others he cannot recall the name of.
The government was not helpful in his reentry into the civilian workforce; Mullin recalls there wasn't even a "see'ya". It did not help that the civilian population was negative towards vets. "You go for a job as a Vietnam vet, and that's not a good thing. Better to say graduate of Cal Berkeley. That was the mentality of the American public at the time." Today there is a glossing over of what went on, but there is strong resentment by some veterans over the lack of assistance they received from the government and bitterness about the homecoming they received from the American public. Mullin left the service five years after the war had ended, so he did not "get the brunt of it", but he recalls being in uniform out in public, such as airports, and the harsh treatment he received by civilians.
Shortly after leaving the service Mullin went to work at a marine engineering firm in San Francisco. His duties involved installing equipment on navy ships. So, he went "back on board the navy ships". He then took a job working for the U.S. government again maintaining ships, sites and equipment.
In 1992 Mullin got a "wild idea to give back". He took a job at a school for disabled adults. He started out as a driver and, years later, ended up as director.
Mullin sees notices of reunions for those who served on the USS Coral Sea all the time. There is one coming up in Florida but he does not intend to attend. Mullin is active in other veterans affairs; he has been a member of the American Legion Wilkins Post 37 for twenty years and has acted as commander of the post for twelve years. He is a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and a life member of Vietnam Vets of America Chapter 547 and a member of The Forty Eight, which is an American legion hierarchy. He is also a member of the National Legion Press Association.
When asked what the toughest part of the service was, Mullin said it was "getting out". He had given himself a deadline (mentioned above) and just made it.
Mullin most interesting experience in the service was when the USS Sperry ran ashore. Due to an outgoing tide the ship turned portside and ran aground. Other than that "every day was a party, every meal a feast". He recalled with amusement the crossing of the equator. There is a Navy tradition-those crossing the equator for the first time are called pollywogs and are subjected to mischief at the hands of those more experienced seamen who have crossed before. "Fun stuff" recalled Mullin with a chuckle.
Mullin gave ten years of his life to the service and feels that sacrifice was justified. The service made him grow up. Up until then one would do stuff like "bum a couple bucks for gas or try to trick your father that you haven't been out late as he sees you sneaking in while he heads out for work". Being in the service made him grow up. He was overseas in countries where there were not age restrictions. He saw and experienced things he would not have experienced here at home.
The most memorable experience of all was the last day of the war aboard the USS Coral Sea. The Coral Sea was the last ship on the line. They were still flying missions when word came it was "time to go home".
When asked what advice Mullin had for those entering the service he was clear: " Don't be stupid. Take your test. Take it a couple times to get your highest scores. There are hundreds of fields available in the service where you can acquire the training and experience necessary to turn into good paying civilian jobs. You can learn a trade. This is a great opportunity."
When asked what advice Mullin had for young people today he said, "Select a government that is not going to be a bunch of sissy's. Don't rule with an iron fist, but realize an iron fist may be necessary." He also asked that people realize the importance of maintaining the Veteran's Administration because the vets coming back today are "just as messed up" as those coming back from previous wars.
Interviewer's Note: After the conclusion of our interview Mullin gave me a tour of the meeting hall for the American Legion Wilkins Post 37. The vets had taken an old shell of a building and completely renovated it. There was a large hall, a kitchen, and a bar area. The bar itself is a 12 foot long display of ribbons and medals scanning the history of wars and engagements since World War I. The hardwood flooring, which is beautiful, is placed in squares of about 12×12 inches. Each square contains five nails, one for each branch of the service. The vets did all of the work. "No one took even a dime for his or her time". The building is a testament to the veterans' generosity and camaraderie.
Interview by Landon Kleinbrodt on October 20, 2012.


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Portugal is a country full of history and nature where we can enjoy the magic of its small towns and the beautiful corners of its beaches. This European country has the half its border facing the sea, so you can enjoy coastal cities and towns on a road trip. Today we suggest a route for the three most recognized points of its geography.
Our trip starts at the International Airport of Porto, from where we leave with a rental car. When we get to the city we visit the Palácio da Bolsa that began to be built in 1842 and it took almost half a century for it to be inauguraed in 1891. Today it is qualified as a National Monument and it is the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Porto. Once inside we see a bright central courtyard covered by an impressive glass structure.
Then we can visit the area known as Cordoaria, which is part of the centre of Porto. There we find the Museum of Photography, the Tower of the Clergy, the Lello Library and the gardens of the same name, perfect for sitting or dining in one of the restaurants.
Our trip continues to Lisbon, about 300 km from Porto. The Lisbon International Airport could also be a good starting point to visit the country, since the city is in the centre of the national territory. When we get there we visit Plaza del Comercio, the most important square in Lisbon. For decades it was a point of business for the maritime trade. After this visit we go to Plaza Rossio, the most lively area of Lisbon. There are plenty of bars and restaurants in its surroundings and it is the meeting place for locals and visitors. Other places we can visit are: Plaza Marquês de Pombal which is located next to Eduardo VII Park, at the northern end of Avenida da Liberdade. The Cathedral Santa María Maior is the most important church in Lisbon. The Tower of Belém, located in the Tajo estuary, which initially served as a defensive tower to protect Lisbon.
Our journey continues to the south, to Faro (280 km from Lisbon) which is the capital and the most populated city of the Algarve. It is the main communications hub of the region. The city is also the closest to Faro International Airport, making it the gateway to the region for most tourists. Faro stands out mainly for four things: the coast, the commercial area surrounding the north of the old city, the old city and, on the outskirts, the western end of the Ria Formosa natural park. We recommend a walk in the pedestrian area of the city that takes you to the walled centre of the city. The centre is a small labyrinth of cobbled streets that will give way to various squares. Nothing better than crossing this small country from north to south with your car to enjoy a vacation discovering Portugal.

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Archive News - November 2013
The following articles appeared on the site in November 2013
Sporting Village of the Year - Hethersett is once again the top sports village in Norfolk. We were named Sports Village of the Year on November 6th in a special presentation event at Norwich Forum organised jointly by Active Norfolk, the Eastern Daily Press and Radio Norfolk. The award comes two years after Hethersett was named Norfolk Sports Village of the Year for the first time and is a tribute to the hard work put in by so many people to enhance fitness and well being in our village. This culminated this year with Hethersett becoming the first village or town in the United Kingdom to win a Prime Minister's Big Society award. You can view coverage of the awards evening by clicking on the cutting above or by visiting our cuttings section by clicking here.
Christmas Cards and Services - Hethersett and District Churches Together will once again be distributing Christmas Cards throughout Hethersett, Great Melton and Little Melton. As well as sending out festive greetings, the cards will give details of church services over the Christmas period at Hethersett Parish Church, Hethersett Methodist Church, Wymondham Catholic Church, Little Melton Parish Church and Great Melton Parish Church. Dates on the cards start with the Hethersett Charity Christmas Market this Friday (November 29th) when Christmas music will be featured from schools, churches and music groups and continue through until new Year's Eve. Christmas Eve services include: Christingle at Hethersett Methodist Church at 4 p.m, a crib service at Little Melton at 4 p.m and carol service at Hethersett Parish Church at the same time, Holy Communion with carols at Great Melton at 6.30 p.m Carol service and readings followed by mass at Wymondham Catholic Church at 7.30 p.m, Midnight Eucharist in Hethersett Parish Church at 11.30 p.m and Midnight Holy Communion at Hethersett Methodist Church at the same time. Christmas Day Services will be: Holy Communion at Hethersett Parish Church and Catholic Mass at Attleborough Methodist Church at 8 a.m and 8.30 a.m respectively, Holy Communion at Little Melton at 9 a.m, Mass at Wymondham Catholic Church at 10 a.m, family communion at Hethersett Parish Church at 10 a.m, and family services at Little Melton and Hethersett Methodist Churches at 10.30 a.m. A watchnight service will see in the New Year from 10.30 p.m at Hethersett Methodist Church on December 31st. For a full list of services over the Christmas period visit out What's On section by clicking here.
Tea and an Experience - Hethersett Methodist Church will be holding a special pre-Christmas music and tea afternoon featuring the Singing Fellowship on December 6th at 2.30 p.m. The event is open to all and will feature music, readings and poetry, followed by tea and home made cakes. The church will once again be presenting "The Bethlehem Experience" following the success of last year's production. It is a dramatic retelling of the Christmas Story performed by local actors and villagers and is suitable for all the family. There is no need to book and admission is free. During the day on Friday 13th December approximately 80 children from local schools will attend across three performances. Public performances will than take place on 13th December at 7 p.m and on 14th December at 10.30 a.m and 2.30 p.m. Each performance will last about an hour and refreshments will be available at the end.
Parish Council Meeting Dates for 2014 - Dates have been set for meetings of Hethersett Parish Council in 2014. Meetings of the full council start at 7.30 p.m in Hethersett Village Hall and are preceded by planning committee meetings at 7 p.m. Dates are: January 29th, February 17th, March 17th, April 23rd, May 20th, June 16th, July 14th, September 15th, October 20th, November 17th and December 15th. Additional planning committee meetings will be held on January 6th, February 3rd, March 3rd, April 7th, May 6th, June 2nd, June 30th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd and December 1st. The village's annual parish meeting will be held on May 7th.
Charity Fund-raisers - Children at Hethersett Woodside Infants and Nursery School have raised hundreds of pounds for charity. You can read this story in cuttings from the Wymondham Mercury by clicking here and here
Turning Up the Heat - Hethersett is becoming a tidier village, thanks to regular litter picks by the Hethersett Environmental Action Team (HEAT). More people are volunteering to help with the work and a recent pick brought in 11 bags of rubbish, Hethersett Parish Council heard at its latest meeting. The group's next litter pick is on January 11th, starting at 10 a.m from Hethersett Methodist Church Car Park. HEAT recently presented cheques for £820 to the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service and Hedgehog Rescue from the summer's Hethersett Open Gardens event. Leading HEAT member and Hethersett Parish Councillor Dr Anne Edwards reported on the village's involvement in bat and ant surveys in Norfolk. Thirteen species of bat had been detected in Norfolk of which nine were found in Hethersett. Fourteen gardens in the village took part in the ant survey with two specific species being detected. Dr Edwards also asked for sightings to be reported of the invasive Spanish slugs that have been brought into the United Kingdom. HEAT is also looking into placing new map signs in various parts of the village, incorporating footpath and wildlife information. Sites being considered are car parks at the village hall, on Great Melton Road and on the Memorial Playing Field. HEAT's next meeting is on January 8th in the upstairs room in Hethersett Methodist Church.
Village Christmas Fair - Hethersett Methodist Church will be the venue for the sixth annual Hethersett Christmas Charity Fair on November 29th from 6 p.m until 9 p.m. The church and hall will be used for stalls and a full evening programme and there will also be a children's games room in an upstairs room. Local charities and voluntary causes present will include Hethersett Brownies, Hethersett Environmental Action Team (HEAT), Hethersett Junior School, Hethersett Mothers' Union, Starthrowers, the Norfolk Association of Disabled People, the Respect Yourself Group, Hethersett Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, Hethersett WI, Hethersett Jubilee Youth and the Norfolk Wildlife Trust. National Charities represented will include the Air Ambulance, Hope and Homes for Children, the RNLI and the Royal Society for Protection of Birds. Stalls will also include books, cakes, toys, bric-a-brac, a tombola, cards, calendars and Christmas decorations. The musical programme will include performances from Woodside School, Hethersett Methodist Singing Fellowship, Hethersett Singers, former Hethersett's Got Talent winner David Wyatt and the St Remigius Church Choir. Due to limited parking, people attending are being urged to leave their vehicles at home wherever possible.
Sporting Challenges - An altruistic Hethersett father has completed a year's worth of sporting challenges in a bid to raise as much money as possible for MacMillan Cancer Research. You can read just what Ian MacFarlane did by clicking here to view a cutting from the Wymondham Mercury newspaper.
Primary School Needed - Hethersett has been identified as a possible site for a new primary school. Up to 20 new schools could be needed across Norfolk over the next 10 to 15 years because of new housing and population growth. You can read more about this story in a cutting from the Eastern Daily Press Newspaper by clicking here.
Chairman's Reception - Hethersett Village Hall was the venue for a special presentation and thank you evening hosted by parish council chairman Fred Watkins. The evening was attended by representatives of the various village groups that come under the Hethersett Parish Council banner, including Hethersett Environmental Action Team, Hethersett Village Hall Trustees, Hethersett Olympic Legacy Committee and Hethersett Memorial Playing Field Trustees. Also present were residents who had opened their gardens for the village open gardens event in the summer. Parish councillors mingled with village volunteers and enjoyed presentations with slides from Mr Watkins and parish councillor Shane Hull on the village open weekend and Dr Anne Edwards on the open garden scheme, which again saw numerous village gardens open to the public in the summer. Dr Edwards had also baked a special open gardens celebration cake. Proceeds from the open gardens event were presented to the Norfolk Accident Rescue Service and the Hedgehog Rescue charity. Both charities received cheques for £825. Fred Watkins said: "The evening allowed the Parish Council to recognise and thank volunteers for the contribution they have made to village life during the year as well as being an enjoyable social get together." There was a loud round of applause when it was announced that Hethersett had once again become Norfolk's Sports Village of the Year. Hethersett Village Hall Trustees is looking for new members with three current vacancies on the committee. Meanwhile the village hall is looking to enhance its facilities in the near future with the introduction of wi-fi to go alongside the modern media set-up that has already been installed.
Sporting Shortlist - Hethersett has once again been shortlisted for the prestigious Norfolk Sports Village of the Year award - a competition we won two years ago. Our continued efforts to become the ultimate sports village has seen us shortlisted along with. The results will be announced in Norwich on November 6th.
Gym On Its Way - A mobile
gym is on its way to Hethersett. Hethersett and the Meltons
Sports Association, South Norfolk Council and Active Norfolk are
working together to provide weekly fitness sessions on
Wednesdays from 10 a.m until 2 p.m in the Jubilee Youth Club in
Back Lane, Hethersett. Sessions will be run by
professional fitness instructors and each person will be given a
personal programme. Initially the gym will function for four to
six months and in that time it is hoped to create a community
gym to continue the idea. The gym will be for anyone aged 16 or
over and people with disabilities will be very welcome. Those
attending will be asked to fill out a simple medical
questionnaire to ensure that exercise is safe for them. The cost
is just £3 per session and each session will last between 45
minutes and an hour. There will be a friendly and relaxed
Vandalism Moves - Sadly the problem of vandalism has reared its ugly head in another part of the village. Considerable steps have been taken to eradicate the problem on the Memorial Playing Field and these seem to have had an effect but also seem to have moved the problem onto the High School where a considerable amount of damage has been caused. You can read about this from the Wymondham Mercury by clicking here.
Library and High School Combine - Hethersett Library and Hethersett High School will be combining for a special exhibition during the last three weeks of November and the whole of December. A group of students from the High School spent their summer holidays putting together a display under the heading of "You Can Tell a Book By Its Cover." Using boxes as their canvas the titles covered include MacBeth, The Boy in Striped Pyjamas, Great Expectations and The Crucible.
Christmas Bin Collections - Below are details of the Christmas Bin Collections in Hethersett. You can also view these on the South Norfolk Council web site by clicking here.
Blossoming Year - Cringleford and Hethersett Flower Club has been enjoying a busy year. Click here to read about the past few months and see what is coming up for the remainder of this year and into Spring 2014.
Remembering the Fallen
Hethersett Parish Church was full for the annual Service of Remembrance on Sunday November 10th. To see more photographs and read a report of the event click here
Academy Appoints New Principal - Hethersett Academy (formerly Hethersett High School) has appointed a new principal. Gareth Stevens, who is 36, will take up his post on January 1st. The school became an academy at the start of the Autumn term. Mr Stevens says that he is aiming to have the school in the outstanding category within 18 months. You can read more about this from the Norwich Evening News by clicking here. You can also view a cutting from the Wymondham Mercury by clicking here.
Faster Broadband for Hethersett - Hethersett is set to get faster broadband following the installation of a new mast at Wymondham. You can read about this from the Eastern Daily Press newspaper by clicking here. You can also view a newspaper cutting by clicking here.
Going Yellow for the Day - The highly successful Hethersett Velo Club changed its name to Hethersett Yellow Club for the day to join in the celebrations for Wymondham's Lemon Day. You can read a cutting about the event from the Wymondham Mercury newspaper by clicking here.
Hethersett Woman's Challenge of a Lifetime - Hethersett's Rachel Cooke is training for the challenge of a lifetime as she prepares to take part in the London Marathon in memory of her mum. You can read a cutting about this story from the Wymondham Mercury by clicking here.
Woodside School Appeal for Memorabilia - Hethersett Woodside Infant and Nursery School will be celebrating its 40th birthday in January and is appealing to former pupils and the public for memorabilia. "We are planning to celebrate with lots of events for staff and children past and present. We would be very grateful if anybody could lend us photos or memorabilia of the past 40 years," said member of staff Joanne Adcock who is co-ordinating the events. It is planned to hold an open day with a special display in January. Anyone with memorabilia or information about the school can contact Ms Adcock at school on 01603 810674 or via e-mail by clicking here
Diary Dates - There is always something going on in the village and just a few of the coming dates to come to our attention include the following: Hethersett Queen's Head will be raising funds for Children in Need with a coffee morning and raffle from 10 a.m until 2 p.m this Friday (November 15th). There will be plenty of squit and a touch of polish when Norfolk broadcaster, writer and mardler Keith Skipper visits Hethersett on November 23rd. An Evening of Squit and Polish will take place in the barn at Hethersett Old Hall School from 7.30 p.m with proceeds going to the Wulugu Project which tackles poverty through education in Northern Ghana. A hot meal will be provided and tickets at £12.50 can be booked from Jane Scott on 01603 453750. A quiz night with fish and chip supper is being held in aid of Save the Children in Hethersett Village Hall on Saturday, 23rd November from 7.30 p.m. Teams of eight will be taking part and there will also be a raffle. The cost is £7.50 per person and tickets can be booked in advance by contacting Doris Langford on 01603 819101. For more diary dates click here.


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Authoring a Revival; Festivals Take New Orleans Back to Its Literary Roots
Byline: Corinna Lothar, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES
NEW ORLEANS - Bawdy and the beast forever haunt New Orleans, but there is a difference between Bourbon Street, gaudier and more
vulgar than ever, and rue Royal one block away, with its elegant antique shops and restaurants intact and thriving once more. Now, New Orleans, climbing out of its post-Katrina funk, offers learning and literature to lure back tourists.
The vulgarity of Bourbon Street quickly gives way to lovely houses and hidden leafy courtyards, museums like the old New Orleans Mint exhibiting a collection of 19th-century money-making equipment and, until January, a breathtaking display of gold from ancient times. Its restaurants include Galatoire's, the place to be seen for Friday lunch, and Brennan's, the place for Sunday brunch.
Mardi Gras is on the way, but this year the Big Easy celebrated literature, with the Tennessee Williams Festival in the spring and the William Faulkner Festival just concluded. The Quarter - the Vieux Carre - is "the cloistered heart of the city," rescued from decay by writers in the 1920s, where William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Sherwood Anderson and others worked, or tried to. Some of their earlier stories were published by a French Quarter magazine, long gone, called the Double Dealer.
Words and Music, the official name of the Faulkner festival, was originally celebrated around his birthday, Sept. 25, but moved to November to avoid hurricanes, which this year never arrived. Faulkner, like Tennessee Williams, finally left, saying he couldn't write anything in New Orleans. The city, where culture collides with voluptuous and easy gratification, is sometimes too seductive for serious work.
This year, the Williams festival was subtitled "A Cultural Collision Which Works," and included sessions on "Writing With a World View," "Pan American Voices," "Narratives for the Silver Screen," "Turning Terrible Reality Into Gripping Fiction and the Fallout for Every-Day People," "Every-Day Lives From the Culture of War and Terrorism" and, of course, "Finding the Right Agent."
The conference always includes something about Faulkner's work. This year, it was an entertaining master class for readers: "How to Read Faulkner and Love It: The Sly Humor of William Faulkner."
Music sometimes comes in the form of concerts in the cathedral, sometimes in jazz band entertainment for the post-meeting social events. …


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Forest Management Partnership
The Association has developed a contractor reference system for its members called the 'Forest Management Partnership'. This program is a forum for connecting contractors to woodlot owners. The program is intended to be entirely voluntary, no cost to members, and based on internal monitoring by the Association rather than expensive audits.
The program allows members who enroll access to an online list of participating contractors who have met 'Forest Management Partnership' requirements.
As a participating contractor you would be able to advertise your services within the system at no cost, directly to woodlot owners who are interested in having work done. As well, you would have access to information about available work on member woodlots.
The silviculture component of the system is scheduled to go live in April, 2012. This will include a list of approved 'Forest Management Partnership' contractors and an interactive map of available treatments within the program.
Please view the program specifics here.
Contractors: Please contact us at 902-625-3800 to learn how to get on the list.
Current FSC® certified members: Silviculture application forms will be mailed to you directly in the coming weeks. You may post work you want done in this system upon completion of you application(s). Prescribed treatments on your woodlot will only be made available with your approval.
Other Landowners: To apply to become an FSC® certified member, please call 902-625-3800. To gain access to the 'Forest Management Partnership' system as a non FSC certified member , see requirements here.


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- Maca Root: It is an herb present in the mountains, which is useful to balance hormones, focus and increases energy, while giving a boost to sex drive.
- L-Arginine HCL: This ingredient increases the blood flow by making sure the blood vessels to be dilated and driven blood into the muscles and the penis, when it is needed the most.
- Tribulus Terrestris: Being a natural herb, it has been proven to boost natural testosterone production, leading to boosted sexual drive and performance, creating lean muscle mass and reducing fat cells.
- Horny goat weed:This natural herb taken from the nature can help you in boosting libido, sexual performance, energy and stamina.
- Yohimbe:This ingredient is very effective at giving a slight tingling sensation in the human body, while triggering the flow of the blood, raw sex power and energy.
Why the MegaMaximus is useful?
The blood flow is the main thing to consider, while increasing sex life. The increased flow of the blood is the key to sexual performance, giving a man fuller and harder erections for longer. Better and harder workouts are important to get, which can really get with the use of this supplement. Allyou need to do is to take this supplement on a regular basis to increase your performance in and out of the bedroom. Including proven and powerful ingredients in this supplement can give you the maximum strength and energy.
Why MegaMaximus is a recommended supplement?
The main target of this muscle building or sex boosting supplement is to boost the sex drive and performance. It is an all-natural and effective muscle building formula along with the capability to boost sex drive. This supplement is designed to increase strength of muscles, combining with higher endurance and protein output in the body. By making your body rid of unwanted waste particles, this supplement can help you in increasing the extent of creating the muscles of your dreams.
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This muscle building formula gives you a perfect way to build the muscles with the combination of higher stamina and energy. Of course, this supplement can do miracles for your body in terms of sexual strength and physical energy. Containing high quality and safe ingredients, this supplement will give you rocking results in the gym and in the bedroom as well. Taking this supplem1ent as both the enhancement solution for physical energy and sexual performance is a unique way.
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- Superior physical strength
- No side effects at all
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How to take MegaMaximus?
Being advertised on many platforms or websites, this supernatural and efficient solution can help many men in getting the best and satisfactory results, all lead to better sexual health. This muscle building formula can be used with a glass of water. 2 to 3 capsules are recommended to consume per day along with a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Make sure to proceed with its recommended dose, avoiding the exceeded limit.
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People suffering from loss of stamina, fatigue, poor sexual performance, instant weight gain, lack of joy and happiness, can get started with this supplement. This supplement has been clinically proven to offer a lot of benefits to you, right away with the satisfactory and positive outcomes growing every month. It must be used after 18 years of age. Take care of the thing; pregnant and nursing mothers are not allowed to take this product. It is a general health supplement, which can provide you with many health benefits at the same time.
Natural tips to consider!
- Add healthy foods to enhance the results
- Drink a plenty of water
- Avoid smoking and drinking
- Go for regular exercises in the gym
- Go for a morning walk regularly
- Stick to its recommended dose only
Buying a pack of MegaMaximus!
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We have come a very long way since I started out in this wonderful profession and together we have achieved so much with technology changing the learning landscape beyond anything I could have imagined. And by the way don't believe those miserable individuals who constantly run down what our schools and our young people are achieving… all the evidence suggests that our young people are smarter and cleverer than ever and so are our teachers!
Technology has changed everything to do with learning and research suggests that it is possible that all of this incredible change has affected our intelligence. Individuals in isolation may not be able to accomplish as much as someone who fifty years ago had no such aids in their everyday life. But this doesn't mean that we are less intelligent!
We have mobile phones, computers, tablets. We are always connected to the Internet. Our brains have adapted accordingly to this new world. I used to be able to remember huge amounts of data; names, dates, music and telephone numbers and today I'm lucky if I can remember anything, but I simply don't need to anymore. OK, I am getting older but my brain has adapted and learned what it is important for me to know and to remember.
As a scientist alone and unaided I can accomplish certain things; as a scientist with pen and paper I can do more; as a scientist with a computer I can change the world. Nowadays, with our intelligence outsourced, I can find the meaning of anything in a matter of seconds. I can become informed about pretty much anything without moving from where I am. If you define intelligence to be the performance of the human and computer together, I am now smarter than I have ever been. We are all cyborgs, whether we want it or not, and we have already absorbed technology and made it part of our minds, the way we work and the way we are.
And, if my intelligence as one individual has increased, the intelligence of the collective has increased exponentially. Instant communication between any two people, free access to a great fraction of the planet's research and information, huge repositories of knowledge available to anyone: all this has the potential to take human creativity to achieve almost anything. And it is changing our society so fast that we simply don't know what the world of tomorrow and the jobs of tomorrow will look like and what the future will bring. That makes the work of teachers and educators even more critical as we move into this brave new world.
So as I said, don't believe those miserable individuals who constantly run down what our schools and our young people are achieving… all the evidence suggests that our young people are smarter and cleverer than ever and so are our teachers!


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Two persons were handed over to police on charge of giving proxy examination in the second class officer recruitment test of the Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (RAKUB) held at Rajshahi University (RU) on 18 December 2015.
The detainees were identified as the Abdullah Al Mamun, an MBA student of the university, and Sadiqul Islam of Joypurhat sadar upazila.
They were held by the in-charge examiners while giving proxy during the 2nd shift of the recruitment test held between 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at 1st Science Building of the university.
Officer in charge (OC) of Motihar Police Station said the detainees have been kept in police custody.
"No cases have been filed against them till now," the OC added.
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I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) and his Companions were sitting as if they had birds on their heads. I saluted and sat down. The desert Arabs then came from here and there. They asked: Messenger of Allah, should we make use of medical treatment? He replied: Make use of medical treatment, for Allah has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it, with the exception of one disease, namely old age.
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Curr, Edward Micklethwaite. 1886-87. The Australian race: its origin, languages, customs, place of landing in Australia, and the routes by which it spread itself over that continent. v.3. Melbourne: John Ferres, Government Printer. pp 114-115.
Terrill, Angela. 1998. Biri: Languages of the world 258. München: Lincom Europa.
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|What will be the implementation framework for the Mission at District level?
|A District Project Management Unit- (DPMU) may be set up at the District Collector's office with upto
three professionals, i. Regional Planning Specialist; ii. Convergence Specialist and; iii. Rural
Development and Management Specialist. The existing pool of Prime Minister Rural Development
Fellows (PMRDFs) of the State wherever present may also be engaged. The District Project
Management Unit will report to the District Collector. This unit shall be responsible for coordinating
with implementing departments/ agencies for ensuring notification of planning areas and related
spatial planning matters, convergence of schemes planned in the ICAP in an integrated and time-bound
manner. These DPMUs shall also work in close co-ordination with the SPMU
|What will be the implementation framework for the Mission at Cluster level?
|A Cluster Development and Management Unit (CDMU) will be set up for each Rurban cluster comprising
at least two professionals, i. Spatial planning professional and; ii. Rural management/development
professional. This unit will closely monitor the spatial planning aspects and the ICAP preparation for the
cluster and will also closely monitor the progress of the activities in the cluster and provide regular
updates to the DPMU/SPMU.
|How are the PRIs/Gram Panchayat/ Gram Sabhas involved in the project?
|The State Nodal Agency will consult the Panchayati Raj institutions at the Zilla, Panchayat Samiti and the
Gram Panchayat on the NRuM activities to be undertaken in the Clusters.
The Mission should be adopted by the Gram Sabhas of all the participating Gram Panchayats through
Gram Sabha and Panchayat Samiti resolutions.PRI members0020to be included at all stages of the project cycle from planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation and maintenance of assets created during the project period.
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|State Government are requested to ensure the participation of local elected representatives comprising
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Contesting the race conversation
By David Nurkkala | Contributor
If you've found it within you to look past the evocative title and all of the assumptions you've carried past it, I applaud you. To assuage your fears, let me preface my short essay with this: I believe racist behavior is evil, immoral, unjust and condemned by everything I believe as a Christian. I believe that race is (or, rather, should be) largely unimportant and irrelevant to our society. As an individual, I really don't care what color your skin is or where you come from, because I believe these things do not (or, rather, should not) affect who you are in any noticeable way. What I care about is who you are within. As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said (paraphrased): "I have a dream that someday, we will be judged by the content of our character, and not by the color of our skin."
One of the reasons I write is to contest something that was published in The Echo's Opinions section a number of weeks ago. It was a short article, and it stated something that I found rather disagreeable: when has a problem ever gone away because you ignored it? This is a paraphrase, but it was used to describe the author's belief that in order to fix racism in our society, we must address it, talk about it and confront it. I think the author and I would agree in one aspect of this: we must condemn and legally prosecute those that harm others' health, property or opportunity due to racism. But from my point of view, we should stop talking about race as a general concept, as if it is something that permeates our society or as if it is something that matters.
Hear me out, if you would. Trust me when I say we're on the same side. I'm inspired by something that Morgan Freeman, a prominent actor in Hollywood, said to an interviewer once on a news broadcast: "I'm going to stop calling you a white man, and I'm going to ask you to stop calling me a black man." I believe this is exactly the kind of methodology we should employ. If we believe that race is unimportant to the value of a person, and that instead their personal character is what defines them, why do we care about race at all? I think that spawning these many discussions on race only serves to cause people to think that race is important, something that I believe should be avoided.
No one is born racist, as found by Harvard researcher Mahzarin Banaji in a 2012 paper. With this in mind, why should we teach our peers and children that race matters and undermine this natural state? I don't believe this is the intention of these discussions, but I believe there is an unintended consequence of these discussions: a message that teaches race is important. Again, I believe this is harmful to our society. I've been to a lot of places and I've met a lot of people, and that's just what they are: people. Their color and their ancestors are irrelevant to me. It doesn't make me uncomfortable; it doesn't make me afraid; it doesn't make me feel anything. To suggest that it does only serves to widen the chasm that I believe was artificially created in the first place.
When has a problem gone away by ignoring it? Think about a rash. The more you scratch, the longer it lasts; the worse it gets. Race and racism are a rash on our society. Talking about it so much in such a way that makes it seem important is scratching it. If we continue in this way, I believe it will only last longer and get worse. So, I implore you, reader, stop scratching, and it will heal on its own.


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This model is great. With few lapses on the ergonomics on the QWERTY keypad/keyboard that should be designed properly. If Samsung maximized the area for the screen at least 2.4" size, it is better.
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Does it has a threaded view message or conversational message. please kindly let me know for people who are using this. I find it nice the look of the phone. Thank you
very handy phone. good response time when you open messages and input contacts when sending sms.better than previous samsung dual phones.
I got gift this mobile, but in my company camera mobile is not allowed. is there is any option? or is there any back side substitute body which hide the camera?
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The parties are just coming back to back, and this coming Saturday, Anime Los Angeles is hosting a picnic event! They encourage attendees to come in costume, and enjoy the sun, food, and company for a day of gathering enthusiasts at the Hillcrest Park in Fullerton, CA. It's a fun time for the family to enjoy the scene.
Anime Los Angeles (ALA) is a convention held at the LAX area, near the airport, at the beginning of the year. Azure Lorica's Co-founders had the pleasure to guest speak earlier this year at ALA, and have since enjoyed their events. Their operation is made for the community and very friendly for the family. They have class and makes sure to take care of their attendees.
Last time we blogged about Anime Los Angeles, we merely posted a video, not elaborating on the wonderful event we so enjoyed. The convention was something people had to experience, moreover than talked about. You didn't feel obliged to attend every event, nor did you feel pressured to pay for anything. It really was about hanging out with your friends, and having fun. At the time, we brought with us two new volunteers who've never attended an anime convention before. They loved their visit to the con, as it was their first, and gave us (the main staff) a good perspective of how this event really helps the community. Enthusiasm is everything they need, and whether it was in Cosplay, videogames, or art, it made teens and adults happy, connecting in an activity that embraced the artistic outlet of these "Otakus".
So yet again, this organization is hosting another event, something free and open to its supporters. Azure Lorica is happy to know that there are more events like these for the public, and hope that more enthusiasts attend ALA, as the fun loving gathering teens and families can all enjoy.
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Pima Federal Credit Union purchased the Pima Federal Financial Plaza located at 6840 – 6860 N. Oracle Road from Casa de Sharon, LLC. The 44,855 SF garden office complex sold for $7,775,000. John Yarborough of Romano Real Estate Corporation represented both the Seller and Buyer in the transaction.
UBS Financial Services leased 11,314 SF of Class "A" office space at the southwest corner of Campbell Ave. & Skyline Drive in Plaza Colonial. John Yarborough of Romano Real Estate Corporation represented the landlord in lease negotiations.
Goodwill Industries of Southern Arizona leased 16,550 SF of retail space within the Heritage Plaza Shopping Center located at 2990 W. Ina Rd. David Carroll of Romano Real Estate Corporation represented the Landlord in lease negotiations.
"We are only willing to buy this property if Romano Real Estate will handle the leasing and management"
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"My shopping center was never 100% occupied until Romano Real Estate took the property over"
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"We will not make any important real estate decision without consulting Romano Real Estate"
-- apartment owner
The goal of Romano Real Estate Corporation's Commercial Brokerage Division is to provide exceptional service and results to its clients. This is done through focusing on only those product types and market sectors that we have experience with, providing guidance through each step of each transaction, and keeping our clients well informed of the ever-changing market conditions as well as our marketing efforts and results.
Our focus is representing the Owner or Landlord in the sale or leasing of quality office, retail and investment properties in the greater Tucson area. We have worked on a number of new developments and have assisted our developer clients through all phases of the development process including site selection, target market analysis, working with the architect to ensure the building design is in harmony with the target market, and then successfully leasing a well planned project. Our agents have no equity interest in any of our listings, which assures our clients that we will always be looking out for their best interests rather than giving top priority to our own portfolios.
One of the things that distinguishes Romano Real Estate Corporation from other commercial real estate companies is that we have recognized the synergy created by utilizing a team approach. Unlike traditional firms where agents are competing with each other within the same company, Romano Real Estate Corporation has developed a marketing team that carefully creates an individualized plan for each property and then works in harmony with our clients to complete their objectives. We have recognized this approach to be one that exponentially increases our effectiveness and productivity, pooling the individual strengths of each team member and combining time tested experience, local market knowledge, creativity, and a plethora of market tools to most effectively service our client's individualized needs.


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There are many books you will find easily about "Watercolor Techniques: Painting Light & Color in Landscapes & Cityscapes" that briefly elaborate about how to make the most of both values and color, understanding perspective as well as capturing light, and more. Discover step-by-step watercolor painting demonstrations that will help you make the most of your watercolor.
From "Watercolor Techniques"
Value Versus Color
There's an ongoing debate regarding the relative importance of value versus color. Many artists feel that a value plan is all that's necessary. For them, color is subsidiary to value. Colorists, on the other hand, feel that color is most critical and that patterns of color make a successful painting and that the value scale is intrinsic in the colors.
Many of the artists lean toward the values argument. Even after decades of painting, many artists continue to do a pencil value study prior to every painting. With their values determined, they can then select the colors to yield these values.
Many students, who are often reluctant to do a value study, get lost somewhere in the middle of a painting or have to go over previously painted areas because they didn't know the values they wanted in advance. While color is crucial, following a solid value plan is a sure road map to a successful painting.
Value and light fit hand in glove. They are inseparable. Through the deft use of values, a painting can evince a strong sense of light, depicting a range of effects from harsh midday sun or soft and misty light. Value manipulation defines the atmosphere and feeling of light.


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They also may explore collections of old-fashioned tools, shells, furs, skulls, and rocks.
Visit the animals and learn all about snakes, spiders, and lizards. Bring the family to visit the museum for hands-on science, history and art activities ($6 per person, members admitted free).
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Zimbabwe platinum miners appease Mugabe with refinery plans
Platinum miners in Zimbabwe have dodged a potential crisis by submitting "concrete plans" for a platinum refinery ahead of a government deadline, state media reported on Sunday.
The government had told the country's three platinum producers – Zimplats, Mimosa and Unki – to submit plans for a major refinery plant in order to reduce the amount of raw material exported and boost domestic production.
President Robert Mugabe's government has threatened to ban exports if the refinery isn't built within two years. The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is now evaluating the plans.
"They have made a commitment that they will continue to support Zimbabwe and the setting up of a platinum refinery is one of their aspirations," Mines Minister Cde Walter Chidhakwa told the Sunday Mail. "This shows that we no longer have any hurdles. So, the road is clear now for us to achieve our dream of adding value to our minerals."
The cost of the refinery is estimated to be over $2 billion. However, a spokeswoman for Zimplats told state media that the country's current power supplies would not be able to meet the demands of a refinery.
"The national power authorities would also need to invest in power and creating more capacity," the spokeswoman said.
Zimbabwe has the world's second largest platinum reserves after South Africa.


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Murray Medical Center Emergency Room addition and renovation was a two phase project. The first phase was the construction of an additional ER to the original ER which included owner furnished equipment, new parking facilities and general landscaping. The second phase was the renovation to the original ER which combined for a total of 18,000 square feet.


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Combine storage center, (video capture card,) network Server, and software all in the one unit. Thecus® VisoGuard NVR are ready-to-go right out of the box: just create RAID, install NVR plug-in, and your NVR is up and running in less than 30 minutes. Camera Setup Cloning lets you save more time by using the same settings for different cameras with one click of a button.
RAID Functions
Single RAID functions allow users to set up their NVR for specific assignments. Whether it's improved performance or redundancy, RAID Functions allow different features for different needs. (adjustable and default 30% HDD capacity for NAS; supports xfs format, samba/FTP Server: WebDisk, Piczza! photo Server, USB/eSATA backup, transmission and NZBGet, etc.)
Multi Recording Video Formats
It support H.264, MPEG-4, MJPEG and Motion-PEG formats. "Dual-Stream Video Analytics" will auto record the videos in a most suitable format.
Export in Multi Format Video
Supports AVI, JPEG or SAFE file format for exporting. SAFE file is a non-manipulable file which includes a player: Video + Player = SAFE. And this player includes e.g. known features from the online monitor or archive player such as digital PTZ, displaying iCAT visuals,… And furthermore, multiple camera streams can be exported into one SAFE file.
Live Viewing in Multi-Screen Operation
"Dynamic Viewport" offers viewing everything at once with drag and drop functionality across multiple screens. Each screen is capable of displaying multiple camera views, full screen, or both.
Multi-Streaming Support
Supports multiple MJPEG streams + 1ch. H.264 stream or 1ch. MPEG-4 stream from the same camera to VisoGuard. (e.g. online viewing and recording can be done in different size and frame rates.)
Motion Detection
Motion detection functionality gives you the ability to select a time frame during which motion detection will be activated. You can also limit motion detection to a portion of the viewing field in order to monitor specific items or areas, and record their surroundings when selected areas are activated.It supports multi Motion Detection per camera.
Remote PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) control allows you to adjust a camera's view angle and zoom, from monitoring stations anywhere around the world. Also, get more control of your cameras with adjustable aspect ratios, HDTV support, stretching and cropping of video, and advanced port control.
Event Management System
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Event alarms and detailed records work with motion detection and video analytics to keep you aware of everything that is happening. Alarms and records are easily configured, accessed, and navigated through an easy-to-use Event Management System. Video streams can be marked with advanced time stamps for powerful searching and analysis. Events can be prioritized to make your surveillance system react only to specific actions, creating fewer false alarms. It supports 3rd party integrated system via SNAP, I/O contacts and the new URL Command API, etc.
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Available as a towable or track machine, the Model 2460XP is a machine built from the ground up to outperform every other horizontal grinder in its class.
"We looked at everything when designing the Model 2460XP. Every design decision, every standard feature, and every option was chosen to make this the most productive horizontal grinder with 520 horsepower," said Bandit Sales Manager Jason Morey. "Anyone who sees the 2460XP in action will be able to immediately see what makes this unit so special."
Special attention was paid to making the 2460XP among the easiest horizontal grinders to service and maintain. Common maintenance items were designed to be accessible from either the ground or on built-in platforms. This reduces maintenance downtime and increases the useful uptime.
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The C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER, is the final stop of the ReedPOP Global Championships of Cosplay competition series. It is a celebration of all pop culture that focuses on craftsmanship and includes competitors from all over the world hoping to be crowned the Global Champion of Cosplay. The C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER, takes place on our main stage and includes a pre-judging session with all competitors earlier in the day. C2E2 regional competitors will compete against each other and the winner advances to the US championships portion of the competition. A final US champion will then advance into the Crown Championship round to compete again regional champions from all over the world. All entries for the C2E2 regional qualifier must represent a character or element from the pop culture realm. Competitors will be evaluated on the quality and craftsmanship of their costume within the three skill categories below for the competition. 100% of the cosplay entries will be assessed regardless of which category competitors select in the application and overall winners will be chosen from all categories.
Needlework – Cosplay constructed primarily through sewing, stitching, embroidery, etc.
Armor – Cosplay constructed primarily by molding and shaping its outer layers using acrylic, EVA foam, Worbla, Wonderflex, cardboard, etc.
FX – Cosplay that primarily features animatronics, optical effects, mechanical effects, special effects makeup, prosthetics, etc.
Each entrant will submit an application to be reviewed by the C2E2 team and additional cosplay experts. Competitors may only enter one costume into the competition and group costumes are not permitted. If approved, accepted contestants will be contacted by the C2E2 Team and will advance on to the regional competition stage of the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER,. Contestants will be judged on the quality and craftsmanship of their costumes. 60% or more of the costume must be made by the person wearing the costume. In addition, all costumes must be at least 75% complete at the time the contestant applies to enter the competition. High quality photos of the costume are required to be considered for entry.
Contestants selected for the competition will be pre-judged for craftsmanship off-stage earlier in the day and then compete on the C2E2 Main Stage in the evening. There will be three rounds of competition at the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER. The first two rounds are made up of the C2E2 Regional Competition and the United States Championship while the third round consists of the final Global Competition.
In the first round, we will award first, second and third place medals for the best cosplayers in each skill category (Needlework, Armor, and FX). In the second round, we will award the top three overall cosplayers regardless of whether or not a cosplayer placed first, second or third in the previous round of honors becoming the Crown Champion. In the third round, the reigning champions from Emerald City Comic Con, New York Comic Con and Keystone Comic Con will battle against the C2E2 Crown Champion to determine the U.S. representative who will face off against the international cosplay champions. In the fourth round, the U.S. champion along with the international regional championships from Australia, China, Austria, Singapore, Indonesia, India, Korea, the United Kingdom, South Africa and France will compete for the ultimate prize of being titled the Global Champion of Cosplay.
All contestants must provide C2E2 with a brief description of their costume for the main stage emcee to read as they cross the stage and exhibit two to three poses before exiting the stage. No speaking or individualization of music is allowed as pre-selected music will play throughout the event. The time limit per participant on stage is approximately one minute. Space in the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER, is very limited and all entries will be evaluated based on each applicant's completed entry form, details and high quality picture of their costume. There are no group entries allowed.
Prizes will be awarded based on judge rankings in each of the following categories: Needlework, Armor, and FX.
Please note: these are the categories currently planned, but C2E2 reserves the right to adjust the categories based on entries received.
A winner will be selected from each category based upon the judges' cumulative scores in each category.
To apply for entry to the competition, please fill out the form below by Sunday February 22nd, 2019 at 11:59 PM CST. A valid C2E2 Badge for Saturday March 23rd, 2019 will be required for all approved competitors and handlers when you check in. You will not be allowed in the building to compete without a valid badge for C2E2.
All participants in the C2E2 Crown Championships of Cosplay, presented by SINGER, must adhere to the following rules:
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Kuna Yala
March 14, 2009
Colon, Panama
March 14, 2009
I've been elected to write the blog this time around because the captain's creative thoughts are dampened by worldly worries. It's true that his writing abilities are more developed than mine but I'll try my best to make this blog entry somewhat intelligible and entertaining. However, I must point out that he can't even draw a stick figure. Oh well, you can't have everything ….and I'm better looking too!
We left Cartegena, Columbia on New Years Eve and sailed on a down wind trip, port hopping through the San Blas Islands of Panama. The San Blas Islands are located on Panama's Caribbean coast. They are considered to be one of the most perfect cruising grounds in the world and are unique because they are home to the indigenous Kuna Indians. The islands and their associated mainland territories are called Kuna Yala by the Kuna Indians. Kuna Yala does not welcome industrial development and the rain forest land looks much like it did when Spainish first arrived hundreds of years ago. An exception to the lack of industry is the introduction of high tech telephone buildings that are present on the most populated islands.
The Kunas are physically small but are well proportioned and appear to be very healthy. They are for the most part, a very peaceful population. The married women wear the traditional dress of colorful molas, glass beads around their arms and legs, tattooed face paint, gold nose rings, earrings and necklaces. The men and unmarried children wear western attire; tee shirts, shorts and flipflops. My experience was that they loved to be photographed and sometimes insisted that we photograph everyone in the family including the dog. Since 1925 no Kuna is allowed to intermarry. Violation of this rule results in expulsion from the tribe. Kuna Yala is a matriarchal society, the woman controls the money and the husband pays to marry her and then moves into her family compound. Family values appear to be quite traditional but there is a tolerance for gay and in particular, transvestite life styles.
Kuna villages are composed of huts that are made from cane and the roof is constructed from palm leaf found in the jungle. Every village has two oversized huts, the "congreso" and the "chicha". The "congresso" is the townhall where the villagers congregate. The "Sailas" is the chief who provides wisdom for the Kunas and sings sacred songs. The "chicha" hut is basically the local brewery. "Chicha" is a distilled drink made from sugar cane that is used for spiritual events. During these events most of the villagers, including the children become intoxicated.
Each island is a cooperative society. The day starts out early for the Kunas . Many get into their "ulus" at sunrise and paddle to the mainland where they harvest fruit, firewood, sugar cane and coconuts. Others fish for the village. The women create and sell "molas". These are beautiful appliquéd textiles made by sewing and cutting different layers of cloth. The designs range from geometric designs to abstract images of birds, fish, animals and depictions of Kuna life. During our visit I developed a case of "E- Mola Virus" (a deadly buying disease coined by a fellow cruiser).
The water surrounding the islands that were close to the mainland were murky and sometimes inhabited by salt water crocodiles (yikes!). We didn't do much swimming in those waters. The islands that were further west and away from the mainland had crystal clear water with beautiful reefs. We spent many days snorkeling and visiting the reefs with the use of our "snuba" ( a floating gas powered compressor equipped with two regulators that hang off its sides). Jeff and fellow cruiser Stu from "Heartsong" spent many hours hunting for lobsters to no avail. We ended up buying them from visiting Kunas that paddle up to our boats to peddle them along with fish, octopus, vegetables, fruit and, of course, molas. They also want you to charge their cell phones because they have no electricity on their islands. It's a very strange sight to see a traditionally dressed Kuna with a cell phone in their hand.
We left those islands in February, parked the boat in a slip at Shelter Island Marina at the entrance to the Panama Canal and flew home for a short visit with friends and family, skied for a few days in Tahoe and bought stuff for the boat in Fort Lauderdale. It was great to see everyone and I decided that once a year was not enough time for a visit home. So, we will return to the states again in August. The plan is to sail to Guatemala via the Colombian islands of Providencia and San Andres, with stops in the Bay Islands along the coast of Honduras.
At present we are dealing with boat issues such as a leaking hot water heater with a short and an up coming haul out date to get the boat's bottom painted.
2 Responses to "Kuna Yala"
March 18, 2009 at 3:07 am
Sounds like a trip back in time! I enjoyed your writing and pictures. The Kuna people sound so "nice" and look to be very happy. I get a kick out of their having cell phones!
Your paintings are inspiring!
Loved seeing you at lunch-lots of laughs…I will get those pictures to you…soon…that's the problem with a 1g I procrastinate downloading the bunch
we just became grandparents! Drove up to Oregon to meet little Kaia. So now we have 3 girls and a boy…we look too young to be Nana & Papa!
See you in August!
March 22, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Happened to stumble onto your site. Congrats on the cruise! As an old sailmaker and sometimes sailor (back in my California college days), I confess to some envy.
My wife, Willow, grew up in Panama, her father a Canal pilot and eventually the Port Captain. Now he, and we, are moored in the hills of Vermont.
Our own collection of molas includes fascinating older style sewing, along with the newer style (fewer stitches per inch and greater use of applique rather than reverse-applique are the key indicators of newer style molas).
Willow's own art is strongly influenced by the mola style – along with what impressed her as a girl traveling through the Middle East, India, and Asia (http://www.willowdraws.com).
Bon voyage! I hope the rest of your trip is as delightful as it seems so far to have been!


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This limited edition box set was commissioned by the
University of Arizona Special Collections, associated with The Center For Creative
Photography in Tucson, Arizona in May, 2005. The set contains thirteen gelatin
silver prints sized 4" X 5" displayed in a jewel box with a cover sleeve, list
of photographs, and a booklet describing the work illustrated with three more
photographs, all made between 2003 and 2005. Shown below are five images from the
set. Others in the box include Migrant Father - Altar, Mexico 2005, Beginning
of a Migrant Trail 2004 and End of the Migrant Trail, Tohono O'Odham Nation 2003.
These photographs are a small sample of the complete portfolio.
Michael for more info. Two of the limited edition of thirteen box sets are
available for purchase.
Attempted Assimilation (Sasabe, Mexico, 2005)
Migrants Passing Through (Organ Pipe, 2003)
Border Patrol Arrest after Rescue (2004)
Humanitarians Walk For Life (Sasabe to Tucson, 2004)
Cuantos mas (How many more) (Altar, Mexico, 2003)


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July 1, 2015
Shoalstone Pool – Brixham in Devon
Great project working with custom beautiful artwork of Shoalstone Pool in Brixham, Devon. These prints, greetings cards and postcards are created in the classic style of vintage travel posters. 25% of all sales are donated to Shoalstone Pool Ltd to help fund the continued running and maintenance of the pool. Can be purchased direct from here.


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Hello Lovelies, did you miss me?
Sorry for the absence, I had a little staycation with friends and family. Monday and Tuesday I spent with my Mom and she is all about the family time and a need for the disconnect. She's just old school. I understand she just wants uninterrupted time and I can jive. But with two days of little to now internet use and I am suffering from a severe case of FOMO(fear of missing out) with undertones of PVB(post vacation blues).
I think the moment I got home I dove into the internet like never before, just drooling of over my BlogLovin', Twitter, Instagram and Facebook feed. I had nearly two days to catch up on. I was in panic. I felt like I had missed out on my window to like, RT and comment on things because far too much time had passed. I was no longer in the know and didn't want to be 'that' kid, if you know what I mean?
Then I remember this article I had read. I think that it applies to more than just Instagram but social media in general. I have had this convo with my bestie on more than on occasion.
As you scroll through other's live via IG and FB you get green with envy of this person's vacation or so and so's new pair of killer heels. Is the grass really greener? I mean if I take a look at my IG of FB feed, I guess my life looks pretty peachy too. Do people envy my life?
Of course when you put up the good pics and not the thirty outtakes it took to get just that perfect one, or the day I forgot to put on mascara and had boogers on my pants. No one wants to see that, nor did I share that. Gasp, that would make me human!
So while I sit there and think I and think I am missing out, I got to spend unconnected, uninterrupted with my Mom and little guy. That trade off is pretty priceless and wouldn't trade it for the world.
So before I get all jealous and envious maybe and should just sit, relax and water my own grass. I realized that I have already done some pretty amazing things this summer with plenty more to come.
Sometimes you just have to stop and smell the roses.
Happy Humpday, Lovelies!


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After spending more than nine years in a federal prison my cousin is back home. It's been less than a month since he got out. Relatives tell me he's in good spirits – for someone in his predicament. He's going to need that good attitude when he starts to apply for jobs and realizes there are lots of things he had the freedom to do before that no longer are options.
He can't vote, he can't register a handgun, he can't fraternize with other convicted felons or, more importantly, he can't get security clearance which would allow him to get hired at some jobs with decent pay. It's hard enough for college-educated never been to jail people to find gainful employment these days, let alone a convicted felon without a high school diploma.
If it's any consolation for him he's not alone. More than 600,000 convicted felons are released every year from prisons. Some of them get jobs through programs set up to help re-integrate them into society. Others rely on financial help from family members. I'm not sure what his plan is, but I hope he's got one.
He owned a storefront business before he was convicted of piracy (for selling bootleg videos. Yes they locked him up for that!), so if he doesn't find a job he'll probably try to start another business. Making a legitimate income is key to him staying out of trouble, out of prison and becoming as much of a positive influence on his young son as he possibly can.
Breaking ties with some of his old acquaintances will be his biggest challenge, especially when some of them kept in touch with him during his time away. He was incarcerated during the same time and at the same federal prison in Arkansas as rapper TI. Let's hope that's all he has in common with TI: that he learns from his mistakes and doesn't see the inside of a prison
ever again.
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WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN BUY? This one owner Cape Cod offers the perfect opportunity to own an affordable home. The cozy layout features a living room with recently installed laminate flooring that was also added in the adjacent 1st-floor bedroom. The kitchen has room for a dining table, updated vinyl flooring and comes complete with a gas stove and refrigerator. A full bathroom completes the main level. Two more bedrooms are located on the 2nd floor. The basement has a laundry area with washer and dryer included, room for storage and mechanicals including a newer furnace and water heater. An oversized single car garage is an added bonus plus there's an attached shed for lawn equipment. A tree-lined backyard adds even more value to this budget-friendly home! Other updates include vinyl siding, windows, and the roof on home & garage. Move in ready with keys at closing!
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Taco Meat Loaf
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1 can mushroom stem and pieces, drained (4 ounces)
1 can sliced ripe olives, drained (2 - 1/4 ounces)
1 small onion chopped
2 eggs lightly beaten
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds lean ground beef
Salsa, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and additional olives (optional)
In a large bowl combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a 9 x 5 loaf pan
Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 1 - 1/2 hours or until meat thermometer reads 160.
Serve with salsa, sour cream, cheese and olives if desired.
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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak made it clear that to avoid paying taxes is a treasonous act that deters a country's development. Instead, he insists that to pay your taxes is a patriotic act which allows increased government and infrastructural growth. In an attempt to justify the implementation of a goods and services tax, Najib suggested that managing taxes responsibly and paying them on time is to the benefit of the nation.
"Because if we pay our taxes, it also means that we are doing our part to help (in developing) the country," said Najib in his speech at the National Economic Empowerment seminar today. "The definition of patriotism in our country is that we must discharge our responsibility to the country for the good of the people and the nation. When we pay tax, we are helping the people. We instil this spirit, with this our country will be more successful."
Najib hopes to have the tax implemented by April 1, 2015, because, according to him, it is for the good of the people.
"The other option is to take loans, but if we continue to borrow, what will happen, (if) we cannot pay, the country's rating will drop, we will be bankrupt, the people will suffer, we cannot manage the country like this," he added.
"The benefit is that we will have a stronger source of revenue to accelerate the country's development and the people will be happier because it is based on resources that will make the progress further," he added.


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Come join us for the 1st Annual Fremont Education Foundation Coding and Maker Family Night!
Session 1 is from 5:30 - 6:15 pm
Session 2 is from 6:30 - 7:15 pm
Please sign up for a session according to your child's grade level. Activities include coding using Scratch programming, 'building' a computer, designing and building a town, building a roller coaster, making a catapult, etc. Students will have time to do just one activity per session. Note that activities may vary and students will be assigned to a particular activity based on grade level.
****Please only reserve a ticket for your child. The parent(s) does not need to reserve a ticket. All students must attend with a parent(s).****