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LGBTQ+ stands for much more than homosexuality; it is an acronym encompassing a variety of sexual and gender minority people:
- Lesbian: a woman who is romantically and sexually attracted to other women.
- Gay: a person who is romantically and sexually attracted to people of their own gender (primarily used by men, but also preferred by some women).
- Bi-sexual: A person who is romantically and sexually attracted to both genders.
- Trans* (often transgender or transsexual): an umbrella term describing individuals who experience dissonance between their internal sense of gender and the biological sex they were assigned at birth. This may include those who transition from their assigned sex to the gender they experience (i.e. A male transitioning to a woman; a female transitioning to a man) or those who find themselves not fitting one gender binary or the other.
- Queer (or Questioning): Queer may describe a person whose sexual orientation or gender identity is left intentionally vague. Questioning refers to being unsure of your gender identity, being unsure of your sexual orientation, or both.
- The plus sign acknowledges that there are persons who identify with the LGBTQ people group, but don't use any of the above labels.[1]
At DMC, we want to encourage our congregations to welcome all persons into the church, including those who identify with and describe themselves as LGBTQ+.
When faith and sexuality intersect, there may be troubling and difficult questions relating to religious freedom and civil rights that arise. If to "do justice" means that LGBTQ+ people can flourish in their churches through the Lord's shalom, then there are plenty of conversations that need to be encouraged.
Below are resources that may aid congregations as they navigate the tensions that may arise as we journey together with our LGBTQ+ siblings in Christ.
- Christian Reformed Church in North America: official position of the church and a link to resources, including the majority and minority report discussed at Synod 2016.
- New Direction Ministries, a Christian ministry nurturing safe and spacious places for sexual minority persons to explore and grow in faith in Jesus Christ.
- The Andrew Jacob Memorial Foundation, a foundation founded after the tragic suicide of Andrew Kerkhof, a young man who identified as LGBTQ+.
- Living Out, an organization headed by three Christian leaders who experience same-sex attraction.
- The Gay Christian Network, a nonprofit Christian ministry dedicated to building bridges and offering support for LGBTQ+ people.
- The Reformation Project, an American venture that began as a resource to train Christians to support and affirm LGBTQ+ people.
- Queer Theology, a supportive online community attempting to reconcile Christianity with the LGBTQ+ community.
- The Marin Foundation, a foundation that exists to build bridges between the LGBTQ+ community and communities of faith.
- PFLAG Canada, a national organization that helps all Canadians with issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
- Youthline, a toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for LGBTQ+ young people.
Other Online Resources (blogs, vlogs, documentaries, etc.)
- Andrew Marin's (the Marin Foundation) blog: "Love is an Orientation"
- Austen Hartke's blog Lionheart, specifically his video blog series "Transgender and Christian"
- The 2007 documentary For the Bible Tells Me So, which strives to reconcile Christianity and homosexuality.
- Enough Room at the Table, a dialogue film set at the intersection of faith, gender, and sexuality.
Books (with links to Amazon.ca):
- Generous Spaciousness: Responding to Gay Christians in the Church by Wendy VanderWal-Gritter
- God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships by Matthew Vines
- Is God Anti-Gay? And Other Questions about Homosexuality, the Bible and Same-Sex Attraction by Sam Allberry
- Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships by James V. Brownson
- Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays-Vs.-Christians Debate by Justin Lee
- Love is an Orientation: Elevating the Conversation with the Gay Community by Andrew Marin
- People to Be Loved: Why Homosexuality is Not Just an Issue by Preston Sprinkle
[1] Definitions adapted from http://sja.sdes.ucf.edu/docs/lgbtq-terminology.pdf (University of Central Florida)
* This page is meant to provide resources and provoke meaningful conversation, not articulate a position. The opinions expressed in the resources are not necessarily those held by DMC.


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The Hawaii Conservation Alliance is currently recruiting members for the 2013 Hawaii Conservation Conference Abstract Committee. This is your chance to contribute to the conference's success by influencing the content of the sessions and presentations! Please volunteer and encourage your colleagues to also sign up to help review session proposals and abstracts for the 2013 Hawaii Conservation Conference "Living Today, Sustaining Tomorrow: Connecting People, Places and Planet."
A description of the Abstract Committee and a timeline is included below. The Call for Proposals can be found at http://hawaiiconservation.org/activities/hawaii_conservation_conference/conferences/2013/call_for_proposals
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We arrived just in time.
Sssshhh, he likes imitating my Dad.
Friendly staff, cozy place and this amah-zhing view for a weekend wasn't enough but we all did enjoy our simple and quick getaway.
We we're assisted to our Casitas where will stay. Handed us some bread crumbs for the fishes. Look how Travis and Jason enjoyed watching them eat and swim, while I enjoy taking photos of them.
After our short nap, Travis says he wants play in the sand, and so we did.
Whenever it's a saturday, he always ask when are we going to the beach, so that saturday when we said yes, he gave us a hug, a kiss and said thank you. It's like giving him a prize eh. He loves to play in the sand and swim in the pool. Too bad it's just for one night, we promised we'll come back and we'll stay a little longer. If only Boracay is just as near as Subic or Bataan or Batangas, probably we'll spend our weekend there.
Oh, did I mention where is this not so far beach paradise, it's at Kamana Sanctuary Resort and Spa in not so far Subic. Overall, our stay was perfect, from our Casitas, food, infinity pool, the beach is okay, grayish sand with beach rocks and sea shells around, so bring your aqua/beach shoe.


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Each month we give away a £50 voucher to our favourite animal costume photo.
Here are some the recent entrants. Send us your pics too to enter!
Thanks to Rose for sending us this photo, featuring our pink unicorn kigurumi costume. It was taken on her 30th birthday, apparently.
Thanks also to Rose (a different Rose) for sending in this photo featuring her friend wearing our fox kigurumi costume.
Thanks to Nancy for sending in this festival tiger costume photo. We're often asked if homemade and makeshift animal costumes can be entered into our competition. The answer is an emphatic 'YES!'.
Mooshu sent us this photo, dressed in a dinosaur kigurumi costume and meeting the ancestors.
And lastly, for this week at least, thanks to Matt who sent us this pillow fight action shot, featuring our tiger kigurumi costume.


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Individuals who have witnessed unethical or illegal acts often feel pressured to ignore the activity if the possibility of retaliation is present. This is significantly true of employees who are being required to comply with illegal company policies at their own detriment. Potential whistleblowers are often in precarious employment situations. Still, these brave individuals provide a public service to other employees along with the judicial system. Additionally, whistleblowers can impact employees at other corporations who are exhibiting similar illegal practices, as many free market operatives imitate each other if one finds systemic success with a specific company policy.
Employer Retribution Former and present employers alike can often make damaging claims with respect to subsequent employment opportunities, as many potential employers require the applicant to waive defamation rights when they contact previous employers. Actually, this is legal coercion, but rarely results in a legal case. These potential whistleblowers can be certified for protection and legal standing when they provide government evidence in prosecuting the employer, but this must be done prior to filing the suit. Secrecy is crucial, and many times the company can be provided the reported information in advance.
Corporate Disrespect Whistleblowers do not enjoy complete respect, as many private sector corporations require absolute loyalty from their employees. This is especially true when they are protecting illegal company action. The False Claims Act specifically provides the whistleblowing employee legal standing against the employer in conjunction with the government for required illegal involvement, maintaining immunity from complicit prosecution. This normally occurs in financial misrepresentation claims and corporate tax evasion. Inherent retaliatory action by the defending company is also considered legally as harassment and can be addressed in an additional suit. But, make no mistake, most companies skirt the law and value legal corporate informational protection via loyalty from all employees. This is especially true in provable systemic fraud claims for corporations that operate unethically as a core principle.
The Importance of Legal Informant Protection The U.S. government has a difficult charge in spotting illegal activity in the marketplace, and witnesses who are willing to come forward can be crucial to combating regular illegal activity. Indeed, the information the prosecutors need is heavily protected as company secrets and company security is often extreme. Much illegal activity is either camouflaged or intently misrepresented by advertisement and policy. Whistleblowers can help government agencies in reducing fraud from private organizations doing business with the government, as well as provide information on illegal internal government activity.When facing claims issues, or if there are any concerns regarding claims, the option to contact a whistle blower lawyer is readily available.
Although governmental revelations can involve classified information, sometimes the target of the illegal or unethical governmental action is the general public at large. It is important to understand that the U.S. Constitution is violated regularly by the various government levels, which is never good for the rights of citizens.
Any individual who has a possible False Claims Act case should contact a whistleblower attorney before saying anything. An attorney experienced in handling these claims will know which government agency to contact, and more importantly, which agency to shield. The certification as whistleblower is established by the court system in a private hearing involving only the testifying party and their legal representation. Always consult and hire an attorney early, and then make the serious decision on filing suit. Always remember, there may be many more individuals who can benefit from the ruling than just the plaintiff. Governmental prosecution of one entity can stop bad behavior among others, but it is not a decision to be taken lightly because accusations are usually vigorously defended.
Researcher Nickey Williams contributes this article to those who need to speak against any misdeeds at the hand of an employer. Many whistle blower lawyer firm's, like that of Goldberg Kohn Ltd, are advocates for fighting government fraud, and will guide claimants who are willing to testify to wrongdoings.
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Applegate, K. (2012). The One and Only Ivan. New York: Harper.
304 pages.
I've taught one of Katherine Applegate's other books, Home of the Brave, four or five times over the last several years and with each rereading I'm still impressed by Kek's perspective and the level of empathy Applegate manages to create for her characters. I was super excited to pick up her latest book The One And Only Ivan.
Appetizer: Ivan is a lone silverback gorilla who has lived in a small exhibit in a mall for decades beside an elderly elephant named Stella, parrots, a macaw and a stray dog named Bob. While Ivan makes do with his small domain, more than anything, he longs to see other gorillas.
After a new young elephant named Rosy arrives at their small mall, it falls to Ivan to help take care of her, bringing up some painful memories and cementing the fact that the small band of animals need a different possibility for their future.
With some parallels to the classic Charlotte's Web and based on a true story, Applegate anthropomorphizes Ivan the silverback gorilla to capture his unique perspective, sense of longing and explore issues related to animal abuse.
At first I struggled with how humanized and well spoken Ivan was. But despite this difficulty of suspending my disbelief, I still found the text to be accessible and a quick read. Each of Ivan's vignette's is short, causing me to think, I'll read just one more...one more...oh, look, I've read fifty pages...."
In terms of topics to teach, Ivan proves himself to be quite the artist. Picasso and Rembrandt are mentioned and a teacher could use these mentions and Ivan's own discussion of art as an opportunity to discuss how art can inspire change and influence emotions. A teacher could also have students research the behavior patterns of gorillas or elephants. You could also focus on issues of animal abuse with students examining instances reported in the news, exploring laws related to the treatment of animals or maybe writing creative stories about animals that include happy endings.
With a little bit of extra work, a teacher could also discuss bias and the way the story leads the reader to see from a particular perspective. (To help draw out the way a book employs ideology to try to sway readers, I might pair The One and Only Ivan with the picturebook Vegan Is Love: Having heart and taking action by Ruby Roth which has caused a bit of controversy and is pretty overt as the title expresses about its stance toward the treatment of animals.)
This is a complex story with a lot of beautiful and poetic language that also takes on a lot of serious and difficult issues: Cruelty towards animals, removing them from their natural habitats, the experience of losing a loved one and of having to take care of others, feelings of isolation, etc.
This novel also serves as an examination of human nature. Ivan and his animal friends have both been loved and mistreated by the humans in their lives. And while humans do largely serve as the villains throughout the book, they aren't always found wanting (pages 102-104, for example).
Dinner Conversation:
"People call me the Freeway Gorilla. The Ape at Exit 8. The One and Only Ivan, Mighty Silverback.
The names are mine, but they're not me. I am Ivan, just Ivan, only Ivan.
Humans waste words. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot.
Everyone knows the peels are the best part." (p. 2)
"I live in a human habitat called the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade. We are conveniently located off I-95, with shows at two, four, and seven, 365 days a year." (p. 6)
"'He looks lonely,' they say.
Not long ago, a little boy stood before my glass, tears streaming down his smooth red cheeks. "He must be the loneliest gorilla in the world," he said, clutching his mother's hand.
At times like that, I wish humans could understand me the way I can understand them.
It's not so bad, I wanted to tell the little boy. With enough time, you can get used to almost anything." (pp. 21-22)
"Because she remembers everything, Stella knows many stories. I like colorful tales with black beginnings and stormy middles and cloudless blue-sky endings. But any story will do." (p. 63)
"When I say the words, they surprise me. "You want me to take care of Ruby."
Stella nods, a small gesture that makes her wince. "If she could have a life that's...different from mine. She needs a safe place, Ivan. Not--"
"Not here," I say.
It would be easier to promise to stop eating, to stop breathing, to stop being a gorilla.
"I promise, Stella," I say. "I promise it on my word as a silverback.'" (p. 112-113)
"It didn't take long for my parents to find my name. All day long, every day, I made pictures. I drew on rocks and bark and my poor mother's back.
I used the sap from leaves. I used the juice from fruit. But mostly I used mud.
And that is what they called me: Mud.
To a human, Mud might not sound like much. But to me, it was everything." (p. 125)
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Ms. Brown @_ms_brown__ – DynastySeries Spotlight
Name: Ms. Brown
City: Los Angeles
Measurements: 32D-24-37
Instagram: http://instagram.com/_ms_brown__#
Ethnicity: Jamaican x Creole
What motivated you to step in front of the camera?
I have been modeling since I was a young girl. I started off modeling when I attended Barbizon Modeling School when I was 10. Once I graduated from high school I moved to LA and got signed with an agency and began working as a fashion model. I took some time off to focus on school and now I am back to take on the sexier side of modeling.
What are some of the projects you've had a chance to be a part of?
I have worked as a model for Nike, Kswiss, HBO, Hennesy, and La Perla.
What are you hoping will separate you from other models?
I am hoping that my personality, intellect and hard work will separate me from other models. To be successful in this business it really does require hard work and dedication, in which I am committed to both.
What are your biggest assets as a model?
My biggest assets as a model would be my business savvy mind, my lips, breast, abs and butt.
What will be the key to your longevity?
The key to my longevity will be my dedication to success. I will not stop until I am successful in everything I do.
How has your life changed when people started to recognize you?
My life changed when people started to recognize me by increasing my confidence in every aspect of life
Who have been your favorite photographers to work with?
My favorite photographer to work with so far has been Edwin from Evolve Photography.
Of the DynastySeries series you haven't been in, which do you wish you had be apart of?
All of them.
If gave your 3 models to choose from to do a sexy Duet Series with, who would they be and why?
Analicia Chaves, Ayisha Diaz & Iesha Marie. They are all equally sexy and beautiful and I could feed off of that energy.
What's your personality in bed?
In bed I am very sensual and sexy. I like to listen to see what my lover likes and I like to tell him exactly what I like.
What's the sexiest secret you have?
I enjoy watching porn.
What is the most spontaneous thing you've ever done?
Flew to China for a first date.
What are your biggest turn on's?
Confidence, Success, and Good Hygiene.
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I tend to gravitate to successful and confident men.
If I hand you 100k and said you had to spend it all right now on your biggest fantasy, what would you do?
I would take my family on an exotic vacation to Fiji or Bali.


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A featured star of the evening was Dylan-violinist Scarlet Rivera, and if you thought she was great the past few years, well with a full army of talent and sound behind her, she rocked the universe. (Please excuse my hyperbole. I will use more when I write about the movie Chef this weekend. I've been known to get emotional at times and can get carried away.)
Guitars for Vets, a non-profit organization committed to helping restore meaning, purpose and joy for wounded veterans.
The concert was so rich that it only seemed natural to want my blog readers in the Twin Cities to be aware of it, because in August Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan will once again be accompanied by violinist Scarlet Rivera.
The two concerts will be at Town Green (Maple Grove) and Veterans Memorial Amphitheater in Wolfe Park (St. Louis Park) with both concerts featuring being free. This marks the 6th year in a row that Salute to the Music of Bob Dylan (formerly Blood on the Tracks Live) has performed at the St. Louis Park venue and the 4th annual event in Maple Grove. Every year these shows draw thousands of attendees.
According to their announcement, "This conglomeration of talent boasts nearly 1,000 years of combined experience and 100,000+ performances." According to my experience I can only tell you these folks are tight, and the love to share the music that so inspires them. .
Making a special appearance will be world-renowned violinist Scarlet Rivera. Scarlet burst on the scene when Dylan hired her to record and tour with him during the epic "Desire", "Hard Rain", Rolling Thunder Revue and Renaldo & Clara period. Since those heady days she has continued to perform and record solo and with a long line of "A-list" artists around the planet.
As usual, both events serve as benefits to raise support and awareness of Guitars for Vets, a national organization dedicated to serving those who've served their country but face challenges due to PTSD. Any/all cash donations will go directly to Guitars for Vets. Those who have an old guitar sitting around may donate them as well. Contributions of any kind are completely voluntary and extremely appreciated by the organization and its students. A brief set of original material by Chrome Horse Diplomats precedes the Dylan Salute.
For what it's worth, if you're a Dylan fan, the only thing better than this is seeing Dylan himself. Tonight and tomorrow he's in Norway after finishing sets in Germany, Poland and Denmark this past week. And according to reviews he's better than ever. He's 73 and still acting like he plans to remain forever young. I'm certainly operating on that gameplan.
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Consequences of a Mandarin-English translation with automated tools
When talking about translation, many people are still skeptical about considering the intervention of a professional essential. They often prefer the support of browsers or devices claiming to solve our language problems.
If in some cases a simple automatic translator can take care of temporary needs linked to our survival, it is true that most of the times we use them, they end up being just an obstacle, creating irreparable communication problems.
Just take a common support that doesn't need much creativity in interpretation: a menu. If you have ever travelled to China, you know how frequently any tipe of menu can host creative translations, likely not due to the owners' imagination, who often cannot speak English.
A lot of Chinese plates have elaborate poetical names even in the source language, with references to legends, historical characters and metaphors. But when I found plates with creepy names such as "Sixi roasted husband" or "Steam eggs with wikipedia", I am sure I was dealing with simple translation problems.
Of course when we are talking about languages that are so different as Mandarin and English, often the speakers of either language do not even consider the meaning of those letters following one another (for example, have we ever asked ourselves the meaning of the Chinese characters written on our favorite T-shirt?)
If we put ourselves in the shoes of a people so "far" from us, we will immediately understand how such mistakes can be made without realizing it.
Only a professional can solve the situation! Truth is that artificial intelligence is not (yet) able to interpret the thousand hues that the tone of the voice, silence or an idiom can communicate.
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ARCS conference and dinner – Canberra 2014
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Christian Boarding School Accepting Girls in Oldsmar, Florida with Behavioral, Emotional or Academic Troubles
Parents, as you look for a Christian boarding school for girls in Oldsmar, Florida, know that we are hoping that you will consider Lakeland Girls Academy. While our academy is not in Oldsmar, Florida, we humbly ask you to look into what LGA has to offer.
Located in Lakeland, Florida, just an hour southwest of Orlando, LGA is easy to get to from Oldsmar, Florida and from anywhere in the country. Teens attend our school from Florida, even though they may be looking for Christian boarding schools in Oldsmar, Florida.
Get Help, Before Your Girl Gets into Lifelong Trouble in Oldsmar, Florida
LGA is a Christian boarding school for girls ages 13 to 17 and a member of the nationally recognized Teen Challenge program for at-risk teens. Teen Challenge has been an effective boarding school for teens for the past 60 years.
A Christian Boarding School that Lovingly Turns Around Bad Behavior and Improves Grades for Girls from Oldsmar, Florida
This Christian boarding school engages the girls in individual and group counseling sessions each week. Young women in our boarding school get life counseling from mentors and staff in the course of activities and daily life. We also ask parents to attend several Family Weekend workshops to work toward healing for the entire family.
LGA is a safe environment for girls to grow . For many girls with life-controlling issues, academics gets pushed aside because of the other problems they are dealing with.
While we give our attention to emotional growth and healing, we also provide a quality accredited education. We emphasize individual learning. Once the girls have individually mastered one concept the next can be started without delay, so students are able to either catch up or get far ahead in school. Teachers are made available to parents for updates on their daughter's academic progress.
Activities Here Have a Therapeutic Purpose
We acknowledge that sending your daughter to a Christian boarding school in Oldsmar, Florida or anywhere else for intervention is not an easy decision, but one that can bring unity to your family. Please visit the rest of our website and contact us to learn how we can help. Teens at Lakeland Girls have opportunities in plenty of activities, all of which are designed for growth.
A structured schedule and daily chores encourage discipline and responsibility, while intramural sports and outdoor activities keep teens active and promote character. Girls become well-rounded young women as they try activities from dance to sewing to community service and cultural events.
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Oldsmar is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 11,910 at the 2000 census. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population to be 13,401 as of 2008.
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Lakeland Girls Academy is a Christian boarding school offering hope to the parents of troubled girls from Oldsmar, Florida, even though it is located in Lakeland, Florida.


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Thursday, October 27, 2011
A Granddaughter Replies
This is in response to Grandpa Ellis, his ice cream "gene" and his bucking bronco riding. This doesn't seem to be the Grandpa that I knew. He was so gentle, patient, and loving. He lived with us six months and then with my uncle's family for six months--changing back and forth. One of my favorite memories of him is sitting on his lap and pulling out his lil' comb from his pocket and combing his hair. He had a little wave in the front, and it was fun to comb it and comb it and comb it. We probably had some wonderful "Grandpa to granddaughter" chats, but I only remember his gentleness in letting me comb his hair "endlessly." Grandpa riding a bucking bronco? Giving his horse a "whipping"? You must be referring to Roy Rogers' grandpa! Well, Grandpa may have done a lot of "whooping-dooping" on those broncoes, but I'll take the Grandpa that let me sit on his lap and comb his hair. He probably didn't leave any sizeable monetary gift when he passed away, but he certainly left for all of us the "gifts of the Spirit" in being so gentle, kind and tenderhearted. As I am in my late seventies now, it has been heart-warming to think of Grandpa again and to recollect this "little thing" that seemed very, very big to me at the time! And it still does! -- Rose Ellis Nuernberger.
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- AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM
Sometimes I wonder about the "wonder of families". The gifts of children that God has given each of us...and then their children...and on it goes. May we never take these precious blessings for granted.ReplyDelete
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Out of the 108 reviews on travel website TripAdvisor, 93 rate Portree's Brigadoon Sea Eagle and Wildlife Boat Trips as 'Excellent', with a further 10 rating as 'Very Good' – a superb endorsement from those who have enjoyed the daily trips aboard the Brigadoon.
Run by Peter Urquhart, owner of the Urquhart Caledonian Hotel in Wentworth Street, who was born and brought up in Skye, and skippered by Peter Elford, a passionate wildlife enthusiast, and George Burns, a retired police officer and keen angler, the Brigadoon and crew have been operating out of Portree since 1996.
The first tour company to bring sea eagle feeding to the public, last year visitors aboard the Brigadoon were treated to the sight of Britain's largest bird of prey on 99% of trips – alongside a host of other bird and sea life.
Customer satisfaction is very much top of the list for the Brigadoon crew with Skippers, Peter and George, on hand to guide, inform and entertain.
The Brigadoon has been awarded a TripAdvisor 'Certificate of Excellence' every year since their introduction, and comments made online by last summer's visitors highlight why.
"The best trip we did, such amazing wildlife, Peter was terrific guide and only too happy to accommodate our specific needs," says one reviewer, which continues, "He found all the animals we were hoping for and manoeuvred the boat for maximum viewing advantage, very considerate."
Another says, "We went out this morning with George on the Brigadoon boat trip. My expectations were that we may see an eagle flying around and possibly coming down to feed - these expectations were not only met but exceeded tenfold!"
And other happy customers report: "We were all amazed to have seen two White Tailed Sea Eagles within 20 minutes and ultimately had the large female swoop down alongside the boat for a fish shortly before the end of the trip!
"A day in which memories were definitely made and Pete the Skipper definitely knew his subject very well which made the trip even more informative. Do not miss this trip!"
Leaving daily from Portree Harbour, the Brigadoon Sea Eagle and Wildlife Tour takes two hours, heading to the Straits of Raasay, before slowly making its way around the bays and under cliffs, allowing passengers views of the spectacular Jurassic landforms and sea caves that can't be seen from the land.
Keeping an eagle-eye out, the Brigadoon skippers will stop to identify any wildlife encountered, from the famous White Tailed Sea Eagles, Golden Eagles and other sea-birds to seals, porpoises, otters, whales and basking sharks.
As well as Sea Eagle and Wildlife watching trips, the Brigadoon crew also offer the opportunity for three-hour evening fishing trips out of Portree.
With their local knowledge and all equipment provided, the chances are high of catching a wide range of fish, including mackerel, wrasse and specimen pollock.
And for those dedicated to catching wildlife on camera, the Brigadoon's Photography Trips present the chance to 'shoot' Skye's eagles and wildlife
in the early morning, with the rising sun creating some great lighting and stunning colours.
The Brigadoon is also available for private charters, for extended fishing or wildlife spotting trips, private cruises, holidays, or that unique holiday experience.
To find out more, please visit. In the words of one other TripAdvisor reviewer, "Do yourself a favour and book a trip on the Brigadoon, you won't regret it."


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Volkswagen will debut the all new Golf SportWagen at the 2014 New York International Auto Show, sporting new engines and larger dimensions compared to the outgoing model.
The Wolfsburg-based car maker said in a press release that the vehicle is a concept version of the production model, expected to go on sale in the United States (U.S.) starting early 2015.
The Golf is 28 mm longer and 18 mm wider than the Jetta, which gives the Golf more rear-seat leg and shoulder room.
The added size also increases cargo capacity by 10 percent (with the rear seats folded down), with the company saying the Golf "provides a sportier alternative to compact SUVs."
The Golf will be available with a 172 PS, 1.8-liter, four-cylinder TSI engine, which Volkswagen says offers 17 percent better highway fuel economy than the 2.5-liter Jetta, mated to a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.
It can also be bought with a new 2.0-liter, common-rail, TDI Clean Diesel engine that makes 152 PS, 10 PS more than the current Jetta TDI, and can be mated to a six-speed manual or the company's DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The new Golf SportWagen uses the same Volkswagen MQB structure that underpins the hatchback Golf, the Audi A3 and the Skoda Octavia. As a result, the front wheels are 43 mm further forward than the Jetta's, which Volkswagen brand designer Klaus Bischoff calls a "cab-backward design."
"That's what we call the proportions of premium-class vehicles, where the hood is long and the passenger compartment is a long way towards the back." Bischoff said.
The new SportWagen is more angular than the old model, with a lower hood, hexagonal headlights and a chiseled lower front bumper. Down the side, the Golf has larger wheel arches and a more pronounced strake – which gives the car a chunkier look – that ends at the cleaner and more pert rear end, much like the larger Passat Estate.
The Golf will have as standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, which automatically engages the vehicle's brakes after it is involved in a collision, in order to help reduce secondary collisions and to help bring the vehicle to a stop.
Available features include: a panoramic sunroof, a 12-way power driver's seat, automatic climate control, bi-xenon headlights with light-emitting-diode daytime running lights, Park Distance Control and 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.


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We gathered client stories and created, The Strength of Mom, our 2015 Mothers Day slideshow.
Our utmost thanks to our clients for lending their words and photos. It's an honor to share your stories and be a small part of the strength that allows you to impact so many lives in such meaningful way!


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Charlotte's Place at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in CT
CHH Center of Youth and Families
50 Litchfield Street
Torrington, CT 06790
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in CT's Charlotte Place offers child abuse resources with a special program at the Center for Youth and Families responding to the unique needs of children and non-offending family members who are suffering from the effects of child abuse trauma. Trauma is when a person feels intensely threatened by an event he or she is involved in or witnesses. Charlotte's Place offers mental health and advocacy services to children and families who are victims of physical child abuse, sexual abuse or domestic violence.
Children often develop reactions to trauma that linger and affect their daily lives long after the traumatic event has ended.
Children may experience:
- Recurrent thoughts about the abuse
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Behavioral changes
- Difficulties at school
- Difficulty eating and sleeping
- Fears
Charlotte's Place uses a sensitive, child-friendly approach to treat children and trauma while providing a safe, nurturing environment. Parents and caregivers play a very important role in treatment towards helping their child recover from their traumatic experiences.
Charlotte's Place clinicians at our child hospital are trained and use trauma-informed interventions such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). TF-CBT is supported by research as being one of the most effective treatments for children who are suffering from trauma related symptoms.
Services offered are free of charge and include:
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Group therapy
- Support for Non-offending parents
- Victim's Compensation and Claim Assistance
- Parent Partner
To use our child abuse resources and refer a child to Charlotte's Place, call (860) 489-3391
Charlotte's Place is funded in part by the Office of Victim Services, Superior Court Operations Division, State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, & Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Assistance (VA) Grant Program.


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''What is the price of experience?'' asks Van Morrison on his recent album, ''A Sense of Wonder'' (Mercury), quoting the British visionary poet William Blake. ''Do men buy it for a song?/Or wisdom for a dance in the street? No, it is bought with the price/Of all that a man hath/Wisdom is sold in the desolate market where none come to buy.''
It isn't your typical rock lyric, but of course Van Morrison isn't your typical rock poet. ''A Sense of Wonder,'' his 15th solo album, includes, in addition to his own songs, lyrics by Ray Charles, Mose Allison and Blake (in a musical setting by the British composer Mike Westbrook), and references to the French poet Rimbaud and to the mystical traditions of the Vedas and the Sufi poets. Yet the album achieves a unity of tone and purpose and a richness of ideas such as one rarely encounters in pop albums these days. And as the album's centerpiece, Blake's ''The Price of Experience'' is entirely appropriate.
Van Morrison already sounded like the voice of experience 20 years ago, when he was writing and singing rock classics like ''Gloria'' and ''Here Comes the Night'' as front man or the Irish rock band Them. His vocal influences were black American soul singers, especially Ray Charles, whose grainy, cracking vocal timbre sounded as if the world's weight was resting on his shoulders. And early in his solo career, which began in the late 60's, Mr. Morrison established himself as a sort of rock philosopher with albums like ''Astral Weeks'' and ''Moondance.''
He also developed something of a reputation as a poet in the tradition of Rimbaud, practicing the ''systematic derangement of the senses'' in his search for inspiration. This is the point at which his new album begins, with the song ''Tore Down a la Rimbaud.''
In his albums of the late 70's and early 80's, Mr. Morrison seemed to be making an investigation of esoteric traditions and spiritual disciplines, searching for something he could believe in while celebrating the Celtic myths of his Irish heritage. ''A Sense of Wonder'' compresses this search into a series of sharply focused images, beginning with Rimbaud and progressing through ''visions, nightmares, dreams that never end'' into more placid images of meditation and study with a spiritual master. Along the way, there are warnings. In Mose Allison's ''If You Only Knew,'' Mr. Morrison sings, ''If you want to sing your own song/ You're gonna have to lose a few,'' followed by Blake and ''The Price of Experience.''Continue reading the main story
Rock has always been an idiom better suited to dark nights of the soul and to questioning than to answers and certainties. But Mr. Morrison seems to have found an answer for himself, or at least a validation of his continuing search, in the mystical doctrine that spiritual evolution is ''part of the plan for a new kind of man to come through.'' This ideal, the perfectability of man, is at the heart of a number of traditions, including Sufism and the Sufi-influenced Western mysticism of Gurdjieff and his followers. ''All your trials have not been in vain,'' Mr. Morrison assures the seeker, ''there's a light that keeps shining up ahead of you.''
The music on ''A Sense of Wonder'' is a distillation of Mr. Morrison's gospel and soul influences, a kind of devotional rhythm-and-blues with jazz flavoring. Mr. Morrison is a prodigiously gifted singer, one of rock's most distinctive stylists, and his feeling for and immersion in the material on the new album is evident in his every phrase. The album's message may not appeal to every taste, but its passion is not to be denied.
Garage-Band Cassette
The American garage band tradition is being celebrated Saturday night at Irving Plaza, with performances by the Vipers, the Fuzztones, the Mosquitos and the Cheepskates, all garage-type bands from the New York area. These bands, along with 15 others, contributed a song each to a new cassette compilation, ''Garage Sale,'' issued by New York's cassette- only ROIR label.
Strictly speaking, there have been garage bands as long as there have been garages and rock music. But in today's rock parlance, the term refers specifically to the American suburban bands that sprang up in the mid-60's in the wake of the British invasion. Another word that was originally used to refer to these bands was ''punk,'' and by the late 60's such bands were also being called ''psychedelic,'' but the phenomenon remained the same - bands that were loud and obnoxiously bratty, banging out rhythm-and-blues and assorted pop trash in a style much influenced by the early Rolling Stones.
With the coming of the late 60's, ''rock poetry,'' and the self-conscious art-rock inspired by the Beatles' ''Sgt. Pepper'' album, garage-rock went underground. The term ''garage band'' took on derogatory connotations; it was what you called a semi- amateur band that ineptly played renditions of better bands' hits. But of course garage bands endured. Iggy and the Stooges, the late 60's band that was an important forerunner of punk rock as we now know it, was a classic garage band. And with the coming of the new punk sensibility to New York and London in the late 70's, garage-type bands like the Ramones and the Heartbreakers suddenly found themselves on the cutting edge of a new wave subculture.
In today's rock, the garage is a state of mind. Some of the bands heard on the ROIR ''Garage Sale'' sampler are suburban bands, but others are inner-city bands for whom the garage designation is a matter of influences and style. New York City's Vipers, for example, write and play contemporary pop-rock songs with stylistic roots in the mid-60's on their own first album, ''Outta the Nest'' (PVC/Jem). They also share with the Mosquitos (and many other contemporary bands) an abiding interest in pioneering 60's psychedelic bands like the 13th Floor Elevators. The ROIR cassette indicates that the present garage-band scene is really a spectrum of styles.
Above all, garage-rock is a do-it- yourself esthetic. So you want to be a rock-and-roll star? If you can make enough noise to drive your family to distraction and rattle your neighbors' windows, you're on the way.Continue reading the main story


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This morning I figured since I was outside already at 8 taking Kat out to the bus, I might as well just keep going out the driveway and go for a walk.
I headed up our rural road, trying to walk fast without actually breaking a sweat, trying to listen to music without totally drowning out the birdsong. You know, trying to be mindful and get a workout at the same time, if that is possible. The fields are like rusty red corduroy right now, as the farmers prepare for planting. The potato trucks and tractors are out in the fields starting early, and their breaks will be few and far between for a while. I walk towards the bay, where the waves sparkle and the oyster fishermen are already out on the water. I've got the Wailin' Jennys on my iPod. The song, appropriately, is called "Birdsong," and I am thinking how mellow their music makes me feel. Sure, there are songs that make me walk faster but this morning mellow is where I am at.
Oh, yes, if you're not "from here," here is a bit of what our fields look like :
As I walk, I get a whole lot of thinking done, which you might think would motivate me to do it more often. Apparently clear thought is not a priority in my day.
What crossed my mind was a whole lot of nonsense about the bad news that seems to be everywhere at the moment. Economies are grim, and the news is filled with job cuts and worries about the debt loads of people and nations alike. Our home is no different, as good jobs seem few. As always, talk turns in many circles to going out west.
It is fascinating, really. How many generations has it been where "going out west" is always on the horizon? Here on the east coast past generations have also gone to "The States," to Boston or somewhere in the New England states to find work, but that is not quite as simple as it once was.
I have been one of those going out west, and someday I may be again. Honestly, I did love it there although I was young and terribly homesick, feeling like I had landed on a different planet or at the very least a different country. The motivation to head west is the same now as it always has been: jobs, work, and a need to forge your own way in a totally new place where everyone doesn't know you and your father and your grandfather and your uncle and…well, you get the picture.
The potato farmers and the oyster fishermen are assured their work will never be done. What will be on the horizon for others? How can we adapt to the changes that surely seem to be coming for all? Is the answer to be flexible, to diversify how we make a living, to work harder at self-sufficiency? Alarmist is not a word anyone would use to describe me (except perhaps my children, who think I am making a big deal out of the messy play room). I do find that I am drawn to books about sustainable living and self-sufficiency. It is a fascinating genre, written by a mix of those authors who believe the oil is going to run out any minute and chaos will break out in the world, and those who just want to grow their own food and cut energy costs.
Sufficent: a modern guide to sustainable living by Tom Petherick: I like what this author is saying about what is "sufficient," meaning simply what we need for our own family's consumption. He speaks out against the extreme consumerism of today's society, where so much food and other things go to waste. This book is beautifully photographed and illustrated.
The self-sufficientish bible by Andy and Dave Hamilton: This book just looks really good, and is quite common-sense in its approach to gardening, recycling and such.
Time to eat the dog? : the real guide to sustainable living by Robert Vale: Heavy, heavy, serious stuff. Perhaps a little TOO serious.
Less is more : embracing simplicity for a healthy planet, a caring economy and lasting happiness by Cecile Andrews: This is a really good little read, filled with essays that get you thinking about what you need and what you just WANT, and how we can live more simply with what we have.
The everything guide to living off the grid: We have no plans to get off the grid, but this book is also a good choice for people who just want to save energy and be more self-sufficient.
Independence days: A guide to sustainable food storage and preservation by Sharon Astyk: A good guide to canning and preserving food, and a lot of interesting stuff on creating our own food security (and that does not mean eating more comfort foods).
Ecological gardening by Marjorie Harris: One of Canada's best-known gardening experts, she packs a LOT of information on everything from beneficial insects to composting to natural lawn care into this slim little volume. No pictures, but makes up for it with simple, no-nonsense facts.
How do you focus on what is important in the face of all the bad-news stories? We keep our eye on the beautiful horizon.


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19 People Shot in Chicago
In a particularly bloody night of this brutal Chicago summer, 19 people were shot throughout the city of Chicago Thursday night into early Friday morning, including 13 who were hit between 9:15 and 9:45 p.m. During that period 8 people—many of them teens—were shot at 79th Street and Essex Avenue. The terror ended just after 1:30 a.m. Friday, when a 17-year-old was shot in the Homan Square neighborhood. The overnight shootings were concentrated in Chicago's south and west neighborhoods, which have had a devastating summer with shootings and homicides in the gang-plagued area. In the first 20 days of August, 38 people were killed.


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Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes — Divorce Settlement Agreement Reached
The ongoing divorce between Tom and Katie has come to an end — a settlement has been reached!
Katie Holmes first filed for divorce from Tom Cruise on June 28 after five years of marriage together. After a few weeks of negotiations, the two have reportedly agreed on a settlement!
In a joint statement released to HollywoodLife.com, Tom, 50, and Katie, 33, say: "We are committed to working together as parents to accomplish what is in our daughter Suri's best interests. We want to keep matters affecting our family private and express our respect for each other's commitment to each of our respective beliefs and support each other's roles as parents."
Tom's rep confirms to HollywoodLife.com that the settlement is "is reached and done."
Katie's attorney, Jonathan Wolfe, also confirms to HollywoodLife.com the following: "This case has been settled and the agreement has been signed. We are thrilled for Katie and her family and are excited to watch as she embarks on the next chapter of her life. This result could not have been achieved without the hard work of my partner Gary Skoloff and our co-counsel Allan Mayefsky, Michael Mosberg and Larry Trachtenberg of Aronson Mayefsky and Sloan and Peter Walzer and Chris Melcher of Walzer & Melcher in California. We thank Tom's counsel for their professionalism and diligence that helped bring about this speedy resolution."
And Tom's attorney, Bert Fields, told TMZ that Tom is very "pleased" on how the settlement panned out. "The Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes case has been settled with a signed agreement. Tom is really pleased we got there, and so am I," he says.
According to a new report, the settlement agreement will ensure that Suri won't be exposed to anything Scientology related and Tom will get supervised visitation with his 6-year-old daughter.
As we previously reported, Katie, 33, has been diligently meeting with her divorce lawyers in NYC to allegedly hammer out this settlement!
New York divorce attorney, Vikki Ziegler, tells us EXCLUSIVELY it sounds like from the statement that Katie got sole custody of Suri.
"Katie got what she wanted. She wanted to live in New York with her daughter Suri, and it looks like Tom is going to defer decision making to Katie on Suri's day to day. It sounds like Katie got sole custody and Tom has liberal visitation. If it was joint the statement would have said 'sharing' custody," Vikki tells us.
What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers? Are you happy Tom and Katie reached a settlement?
— Reporting by Nicole Karlis, William Earl and Chloe Melas written by Christopher Rogers
More Tom and Katie news:
- Katie Holmes: Requesting Child Support In NYC Court On July 17
- Proof Katie Holmes Can Say She's A New York Resident
- Tom Cruise Is 'Freaking Out' Over Divorce From Katie Holmes


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The most fun part for me is getting to brainstorm with my dad. I show him stuff on Pinterest, we analyze my space and come up with different ideas. I draw things out, we brainstorm some more and he tells me what logically can and can't be done. He can always visualize things like I can and fortunately, he knows how to deliver when it comes to almost any project.
There is actually a method to our madness with this storage space. My hubby and I bought our house with an unfinished old basement. There was a funny space left between the laundry room and the bathroom. We both saw it as a complete waste of space and thought there must be something we can do to make it more usable. Because of pipes and drains, it wasn't justifiable to knock out the wall on either side so dad knocked out a portion and filled the 'dead space' with these cubbies, all while leaving access to the plumbing surrounding it on the backside.
So, now I have four slots to put my laundry baskets and we will add a rod to hang clothes in the top portion. And it's darn cute.
Way to go, dad!! And thank you. :-)


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Be brave and join the Resistance!
Hey all you Resistant Virus and Zombie fans!! Join us this Halloween and come in character as we continue the storyline of our city being consumed by the C8 Virus. To make this event even more exciting, we've added a component where we will be performing Michael Jackson's "Thriller" dance.
Here's a chance for all you Michael Jackson "Thriller" fans to join us in an epic Flash Mob this Halloween !
Follow us on our social media pages and watch the 5 part "Resistant Virus" Episodics which is the initial launch of our 3 part movement that includes the "Thriller" Halloween dance (flash mob) and concludes with the release of the music video.
Please help us to promote this "HUGE" event in sharing this page with all your friends! We will also be recording and posting each instructional class on our youtube channel and website so that all of you can learn along the THRILLER dance!
Please come to this event in a Zombie version of any costume. We will provide makeup artists to help you with your make up for $5-10 depending on how much makeup you want.
To attend this free event, you must sign up and get an eventbrite ticket through our Facebook page.
* If you are under 18, you must have a parent or guardian obtain your ticket through eventbrite from our Facebook page.
Can't dance? No problem, we'll have two types of dancers for this event and you can choose which category you want to be a part of.
Team "Thriller" will be our intermediate dancers. We'll post instructional videos and estimate that it will take 3-5 hours to learn all the moves.
Team "Resistant Virus" will be our beginner dancers. We'll post a short instructional video and estimate that it will take only 5 minutes to learn the moves.
When: Monday October 31st
Time: 5pm-8:30pm
Where: Robson Square
Live DJ Performance!
To receive instructional DANCE VIDEOS, CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE to our Youtube page here to receive dance videos coming soon!
Please be advised that when you attend the Halloween Flash mob event, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recording will occur. Portions of the event will be made available on our website and youtube as a music video. By entering the event premises, you consent to: photography, audio recording, video recording and its/their release, publication, or reproduction to be used for inclusion on websites, or any other purpose by our organization and its affiliates and representatives. You release the creators of the Thriller flash mob its officers and employees, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing, or publication of photographs, computer images, video and/or or sound recordings. By entering the event premises, you waive all rights to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any streaming, or other publication of these materials, or other publication regardless of whether a fee for admission is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by our organization or the person or entity designated to do so. You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.


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The limitations of economic models
From the host of EconTalk (WSJ):
The models have been run and the numbers crunched: Bernie Sanders's presidential platform, if enacted, would create 26 million jobs and 5.3% growth. An economist has done the calculating, and there's no use arguing with mathematics. CNN's headline reads: "Under Sanders, income and jobs would soar, economist says."
When I run that line by Russ Roberts, he replies with a joke: "How do you know macroeconomists have a sense of humor? They use decimal points."


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Irish Military History
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|A Short History of the 6th Division: August 1914 – March 1919. First published in 1920. Uckfield, The Naval & Military Press, 2003. 14 cm x 21,5 cm. 120 pages. With a full colour map. Original Softcover. Excellent, close to new condition. Reprint of original 1920 publication.
The record of a cavalry brigade which served on the Western front for four years and took part in many actions. No roll of honour but officer casualties named in the text, no list of awards, no index.The 6th Cavalry Brigade (6 Cav Bde) began to form in England on 19 September 1914, part of the new 3rd Cavalry Division. The first two regiments to join were the 1st R Dragoons (1D) and 10th R Hussars (10H), both from S Africa where they were stationed when war broke out, and they constituted the brigade when it embarked for France during the first week in October 1914. The following month they were joined by 3rd Dragoon Guards (3DG) and ten days later by the North Somerset Yeomanry (N Som Yeo). After about a week 10H were transferred to 8th Cavalry Brigade in the same division, and from then for over three years 3DG, 1D and N Som Yeo constituted 6 Cav Bde. In March 1918, shortly before the German offensive N Som Yeo were withdrawn and converted to a MG role; they were replaced by 10H. The brigade saw a great deal of fighting both mounted and dismounted – First and Second Ypres, Loos, Arras, Epehy, the March offensive in which heavy casualties resulted in the N Som Yeo being returned to the brigade, back in the mounted role, as reinforcements. The regiment was broken up and personnel distributed among the other regiments in the brigade which took part in the the advance to victory, the Hindenburg Line fighting and the final advance. In his introduction the author states that the book is a simple, unvarnished narrative of the chief events in the history of the brigade, a record that does not include personal anecdotes such as may be seen in regimental histories. Although there is no Roll of Honour nor list of awards, the narrative has plenty of references to casualties (officers named), postings in and out, apointments to the staff and changes in command but no mention of awards or decorations other than the one VC, a posthumous award to 2Lt J.S Dunville,1D, for which the citation is given in full. The five photos are portraits of the five brigade commanders; the maps are very clear and informative. (Publisher).
Keywords: 6th Division, Irish Military History, World War I
|Anonymous. Record of the 5th (Service) Battalion: The Connaught Rangers from 19th August 1914 to 17th January, 1916 First published in 1916. Uckfield, The Naval & Military Press, 2002. 15,5 cm x 23,5 cm. 230 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent, close to new condition. Reprint of original 1916 publication.
The Battalion's story from formation in Ireland to active service at Gallipoli and in the Macedonian theatre in 1915The 5th Connaught Rangers began life in Galway, the regimental Depot, on the west coast of Ireland but soon moved to Dublin where the drafts to make up the battalion began to arrive. The battalion officially came into existence as the 5th Battalion on 19 August 1914 under the command of Lt Col H.F.N. Jourdain who remained in command throughout the period covered in this book. The first chapter describes the build-up in great detail, giving the names of every officer and the date of arrival, and the dates of arrival of each draft and its strength. The battalion was allocated to 29th Brigade, 10th (Irish) Division, the first Irish division in the history of the British Army, composed of battalions of all the Irish line regiments. After preliminary training in Ireland the division moved to England in May 1915, concentrating in the Basingstoke area and in July it embarked for Gallipoli. The battalion, with 29th Brigade, landed at Anzac Cove on the morning of 6th August, attached to the Anzac Corps, and thereafter took part in several actions, Lone Pine, Chunak Bair and the attack on Hill 60 (27th-29th August) which involved severe, hand-to-hand fighting. At the end of September the 10th Division was withdrawn prior to transfer to the Macedonian front. The battalion left Gallipoli on 29th September some seven weeks after landing, during that period it incurred 684 casualties (220 dead) out of an original embarkation strength of 975. On 10th October 1915 the battalion arrived at Salonika and about a month later the division advanced into Serbia and Bulgaria. Operations were conducted in rugged, inhospitable country, in freezing cold (on one occasion even the greatcoats were frozen stiff) and against a tough enemy. Fighting was particularly savage at Kosturino which cost the battalion well over 500 casualties – nearly 150 invalided with frost-bite. By the end of the year the division had fallen back to Salonika. This is a very detailed record of the battalion's activities with frequent strength states, casualty lists with officers named as well as names of those joining. A table at the end of the book summarises the casualties from July 1915 to January 1916, they total 1,219. (Publisher).
Keywords: Connaught Rangers, Irish Military History
|Burrows, A.R. The 1st Battalion in the Great War. The Faugh-A-Ballaghs. First published in 1925. Uckfield, The Naval & Military Press, 2003. 19 cm x 25 cm. 182 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Reprint of original 1925 publication.
The story of the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Fusiliers in the Great War – a rare one volume history of a single battalion."Faugh-a-Ballagh" (Clear the Way) was the motto of the Royal Irish Fusiliers and the regiment was known as 'The Fogs' or the 'Faugh-a-Ballaghs'; its depot was in Armagh, Northern Ireland. This is a rare history, not only because today it is rarely seen and hard to come by, but also because there are very few single volume Great War histories devoted to just the one (regular) battalion, and this is such a history – the story of the 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Fusiliers. In his War Books Cyril Falls comments: "This is how the history of units in the Great War should be written, if units can afford it," At the outbreak of war the 1st Battalion was in Shorncliffe, part of 10th Brigade, 4th Division and it went to France with the division in August 1914, arriving just in time to fight the Battle of Le Cateau on the 26th. The battalion fought on the Western Front for the rest of the war, transferring to the 36th (Ulster) Division in August 1917, and remaining with that division till the armistice. The narrative concludes in 1922 when the 1st and 2nd Battalions were amalgamated. This is a very good history, supported by good, clear maps and interesting contemporary photos, and there is plenty of detail which would hardly have been possible in a multi-battalion history. The author has arranged the narrative on a year by year basis with a chapter to each year and the actions, battles and other events taking place in each year arranged chronologically. Appendices include the nominal roll of officers who served with the battalion in the field between 23rd August 1914 and 11th November 1918, showing the approximate dates of joining, distinguishing those of the original battalion and identifying the dead and wounded. Of the 269 officers who served 69 gave their lives, or 1 in 4. The other ranks roll of honour is taken from "Soldiers Died". The list of honours and awards, headed by the VC won by Pte R.Morrow, gives citations for that VC and for the awards of the DSO and DCM, in alphabetical order with the London Gazette date; all the other awards are listed by name only, mention in despatches are not included though foreign decorations are. A very informative appendix on strength figures shows that 7,601 warrant officers, non-commissioned officers and men served with the battalion and of these 1,051 died. (Publisher).
Keywords: Irish Military History, Royal Irish Fusiliers, World War I
|D'Arcy, Fergus. Remembering the War Dead: "British Commonwealth and International War Graves in Ireland since 1914". Dublin, Stationery Office, 2007. Folio. VIII, 457 pages. Original Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear.
Includes for example: Wages of War – Ireland 1914-1921 / The Military Cemeteries – 1914 – 1928 / The Imperial War Graves Commission 1917-1923 / Exectution – Repatriation 1920 – 1924 / Approaching the Free State 1923 – 1924 / Offer and Counter – Offer 1924 – 1926 / Clearing the Decks 1926 – 1928 / Commencing the Work 1929 – 1935 / Construction 1929 – 1935 / Obstruction 1931 – 1937 / Glasnevin: A Special Case 1922 – 1937 / Islandbridge – The Irish National War Memorial 1919 – 1939 / The Onset of the Second World War 1937 – 1941 / From Arandora Star to Mashona – The Atlantic War Dead 1939 – 1941 / German War Dead 1939 – 1945 / British and Irish War Dead 1939 – 1947 / Commonwealth and Other War Dead 1939 – 1947 / The German War Dead Cemetery – Glencree 1952 – 1964 / Isolation – Exhumation 1930 – 1960 / War Grave Sites mentioned in the text indicated by Region – etc.
Keywords: Irish Military History, World War I, World War II, World War One, World War Two
|Dodd, Conor & Liam (Editors). Lieutenant Colonel R.G.B. Jeffreys. 2nd Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Collected Letters 1916-1918. Ireland, Old Tough Publications, 2007. 14,5 cm x 20,5 cm. 83 pages. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Frontcover slightly dogeared to bottom.
The letters of Lieutenant Colonel R.G.B. Jeffreys are a rare and important primary source. This book contains the First World War experiences of an officer of the Royal Dublin Fusiliers. Few accounts such as this were written by men of the regiment and even fewer have survived. Although the letters must be looked at objectively and with an understanding that they are from the point of view of an upper class officer, they do give an excellent insight not only into the major battles of the Great War, which tends to be the focus of most publications, but also everyday life in the trenches and billets of the Western Front. These letters written to his wife during his period at the front between 1916 and 1918 have much information contained within them, that will give a better understanding of not only the Royal Dublin Fusiliers in the Great War but also of most other regiments which were involved in the conflict. With the passing of Great War veterans, it is important that accounts such as this are preserved, as these are the only way in which the history of the war can be told properly through the words of the men who were there and experienced the futility of war. It is for these reasons that this diary is being published, not only for aiding historians and family researchers of the Great War but also for those who simply wish to gain a better understanding and insight into this important period. (Editors).
Keywords: Irish Military History, Royal Dublin Fusiliers
|Doherty, Richard. Helmand Mission – With The Royal Irish Battlegroup in Afghanistan, 2008. Barnsley, Pen & Sword, 2009. 17.5 cm x 23.5 cm. 175 pages. Original Hardcover, with original dustjacket. Excellent condition, like new.
Includes for example the following essays: Destination Helmand, Ranger Company at Sangin, A Long Hot Summer, Maintaining Pressure, and The Road We Have Travelled. The appendices include a list of Operational Honours and Awards of Irish Regiments.
Keywords: Irish Military History
|Falls, Cyril. The History of the 36th (Ulster) Division. London, Constable and Company Ltd., 1998. 14 cm x 21.5 cm. XIX, 359 pages. With six illustrations. Original softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Slight spotting on edge of pages and several inside pages. Otherwise clean inside with solid binding.
Includes the following: The Raising annd Training of the Division: September 1914 toSeptember 1915 / The Division in France: October 1915 to June 1916 / The Battle of the Somme: July 1st, 1916 / From the Somme to Messines: July 1916 to June 1917 / Messines: June 1917 / The Battle of Langemarck: August 1917 / Ypres to Cambrai: September to November 1917 / Cambrai and After(I): November 20th to 22nd, 1917 / Cambrai and After (II): November 23rd to December 31st, 1917 / The German Offensive on the Somme (I): January to March 22nd, 1918 / Flanders: The 108th Brigade in the Messines-Kemmel Battle: April to June 1918 / Back to the Messines Ridge: July to September, 1918 / The Advance to Final Victory (I): September 28th to October 17th, 1918 / The End: November 1918 to June 1919 / Order of Battle / List of Honours and Awards etc.
Keywords: 20th century, Irish Military History, Military History, Ulster, World War Two
|Gillon, Captain Stair. The Story of the 29th Division. A Record of Gallant Deeds. First published in 1925. Uckfield, The Naval & Military Press, 2009. 14 cm x 22 cm. XII, 277 pages. With several black-and-white photographs. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear. Reprint of original 1925 publication.
Includes for example the following essays: The Birth of the Division / The 28th June. The Battle of Gully Ravine / Scimitar Hill / The Battle of the Somme / Monchy-le-Preux / The Battles of Ypres, 1917 / Winter at Passchendaele / The Battle of Cambrai etc etc.
Keywords: British Army, Irish Military History, World War I
|Harris, Ed. The Footballer of Loos. A Story of the 1st Batallion London Irish Rifles in the First World War. Gloucestershire, The History Press, 2009. 15,5 cm x 23 cm. 129 pages. With many black-and-white illustrations throughout the book. Original Softcover. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.
Includes for example the following essays: Sport and War / Frank Edwards, Volunteer / Man of Loos / The Irish Question / Press and Propaganda etc.
Keywords: 1st Batallion, Irish Military History, World War I
|Lloyd, Mark. The London Scottish in the Great War. Barnsley Leo Cooper, 2001. 17 cm x 24 cm. 256 pages. Original Hardcover with dustjacket. Very good condition with only minor signs of external wear.
Includes for example the following essays: The Road to Messines / With Green's Force at Loos / With the 56th Division on the Somme / The Battles of Cambrai and Arras / The Second Batallion Early Days etc.
Keywords: Irish Military History, World War I
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2013 Chicago Bears-Defensive Defecation
© 2014 Roy Taylor, www.BearsHistory.com
New Chicago Bears coach Marc Trestman donned Halas-like glasses once he debuted on the sidelines for the team. His 3-0 start was indeed Halas-like, and he brought an offensive performance not seen in Chicago since the 1940's. His team started 3-0, but an utterly, historically bad Bears defense brought hopes for ultimate success to a crushing halt.
Author's note: Since 2000, I've been writing a comprehensive story with photos, rosters, side notes, statistics, starters and schedule for every Bears season since 1979. I have finally realized that for the new seasons, this busy professional Dad does not have the time to compare with what Wikipedia's authors publish. Going forward, new season information will be limited to some notes. Older season pages on this site will be completed and expanded, as Wikipedia authors don't seem to be paying much attention to them. Thanks for reading!
BearsHistory.com's 2013 Season Thoughts
Positive thought on the season:
The Bears dominated the AFC North division, going 4-0 against those teams with victories against Cincinnati and Baltimore at home, and Pittsburgh and Cleveland on the road.
Negative thought on the postivite thought:
Record against AFC teams, other than how it affects the overall season record, does not matter in playoff determination. The Bears also finished 2-3 against the NFC North and 4-8 against NFC opponents.
Veteran breakout season:
Hands-down, wide receiver Alshon Jeffery. In Jeffery's 2012 rookie season, injuries limited him to 10 games, 24 receptions, 367 yards and three touchdowns in Mike Tice's offense. With the arrival of new Head Coach Marc Trestman, Jeffery broke out furiously, catching 89 passes for 1,421 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed 16 times for 108 yards with this every-game end around opening up many other plays for the offense.
Worst veteran regression:
Safety Chris Conte. Drafted in third round in 2011 by the Jerry Angelo regime, Conte started for a season and a half prior to 2013 and generally played well. In 2013, he was completely exposed both against the run and pass. In Conte's defense, every defensive back looks better with a pass rush and much worse without one. The 2013 Bears could not stop the run or pass in front of Conte, and he suffered. He will always be remembered for blowing coverage on Green Bay's final play of the season finale, allowing a touchdown and the Packers to snatch the division crown from the Bears.
Best offseason decision
The hiring of an offensive-minded Bears head coach for the first time in decades with Marc Trestman. It was also a gutty, out-of-the-box move since Trestman hadn't coached in the NFL since 2004. In 2012, offensively the Bears ranked 16th in the NFL overall and 29th in passing. In 2013 these rankings jumped to second in the NFL in points scored, eighth overall in yards, fifth overall in passing yards and 16th in rushing yards. It was the highest overall ranking for the offense since 1985, and best in passing yards since before this website started tracking rankings.
Best offseason decision #2
Deciding to finally retire Mike Ditka's jersey #89 in front of the crowd on a bitterly cold Monday night against Dallas. To fans, it was unforgettable.
Worst offseason decision
Nothing specific comes to mind, but obviously the decisionmaking that led to fielding the team's worst defense in its 94-season history was flawed.
Best free agent acquisition
Left tackle Jermon Bushrod was the major splash, but the quieter signing of left guard Matt Slauson really solidified the interior of the line.
Worst free agent acquisition
Not the organization's fault, but defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis would have been a massive help to the team when Henry Melton and Nate Collins went down to injury. But Ellis decided to retire just a day into training camp.
2013 Records:
Preseason 2-2; Regular Season 8-8
2013 NFL Rankings:
Offense 8th overall; 5th passing; 16th rushing; Defense 30th overall; 15th passing; 32nd rushing
2013 Coaches:
Marc Trestman, Head Coach, Aaron Kromer, Offensive Coordinator, Mel Tucker, Defensive Coordinator
2013 Chicago Bears Statistics at Pro Football Reference.com
Wikipedia's 2013 Chicago Bears Page
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Turkey Meatloaf
- Prep Time: Cook Time:
- Yield: Makes 8 servings (serving size: 1/8 of loaf)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1/3 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons ketchup, divided
- 1 3/4 pounds ground turkey, 97% lean
- 3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Preheat oven to 375°. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, broth, and 1 tablespoon ketchup; transfer mixture to a large bowl, and cool.
Add turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, egg white, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to mixture in bowl, and mix well. (Mixture will be very moist.)
Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and coat lightly with cooking spray. Form the turkey mixture into a loaf, and place on the pan. Brush meatloaf evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons ketchup. Bake 1 hour or until thermometer inserted into center registers 170°. Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
- Calories per serving: 208
- Fat per serving: 7g
- Saturated fat per serving: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated fat per serving: 2g
- Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.5g
- Protein per serving: 25g
- Carbohydrate per serving: 13g
- Fiber per serving: 1g
- Cholesterol per serving: 75mg
- Iron per serving: 2mg
- Sodium per serving: 356mg
- Calcium per serving: 36mg


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