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The Holy Land & Fatima13 days
Your trip includes
- Round-trip airfare from your desired Airport
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- All airport taxes & fuel surcharges
- Centrally Located First Class Hotels: (or similar)
- ~ 1 night: Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv
- ~ 2 nights: Leonardo Plaza, Tiberias
- ~ 5 nights: Notre Dame or Inbal, Jerusalem
- ~ 1 night: Marques de Pombal or Mundial, Lisbon
- ~ 2 nights: Santa Maria Jardim, Fatima
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner daily in The Holy Land
- Breakfast & Dinner daily in Portugal
- Transfers as per itinerary
- Transportation by air-conditioned motor coach
- Free Wi-Fi on motor coach in The Holy Land
- Assistance of a professional local guide(s)
- Wireless headsets where needed
- Sightseeing and admissions fees as per itinerary
- Catholic Priest throughout for Confession and Spiritual Guidance
- Votive Masses daily & Spiritual activities
- Luggage handling (1 piece per person)
- Flight bag & portfolio of all travel documents
*Renew Wedding Vows in Cana - Couples will have a special opportunity to renew their wedding vows during a ceremony led by their Spiritual Director on Day 3, (Each couple will receive a commemorative Certificate following the ceremony) Please note: It is NOT a Mass, but a ceremony.
Not included
- Lunches in Portugal, Tips to your guide & driver.
Depart for the Holy Land
Make your way to your local airport where you will board your overnight flight. Your meals will be served on board.
Arrive in Tel Aviv
Upon arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the Arrival's Hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. Transfer to your hotel in Tel Aviv to check-in. Enjoy dinner at the hotel before retiring for the evening.
Caesarea - Stella Maris - Nazareth - Tiberias - Cana
Theme: The Annunciation
Following breakfast, you will drive to Caesarea, the former capital of Judea. You will have the opportunity to visit the archaeological remains of this ancient port, which aided as base for the Herodian navy. Shortly after the time of Jesus Christ, it was revealed to Peter in Caesarea that the Good News (to repent) is not only intended for Jewish people, but also the entire world. This is the place which officially ended the tradition of adhering to the Jewish ceremonial laws. As a result, Peter baptized a group of gentiles, the Roman Centurion, Cornelius, and his family. Continue North to Haifa, where you will find Stella Maris, a Carmelite Monastery. The monastery is located above the cave where Elijah, the prophet, once lived. A colorful painting of this "wonder-worker" can be found on the ceiling of the Church. Following this visit, enjoy the scenic drive (with view of the bay of Acco) to Nazareth. In Nazareth, you will experience the town where Mary once lived and where Jesus lived as a child (Matthew 2:23). During the visit to Nazareth, visit the Church of the Annunciation which includes the church of St. Joseph (It's not Byzantine - it's from 1914-21 built over Byzantine ruins), which tradition identifies it with the workshop of Joseph and the house of the Holy family. Continue with a visit of the Church of the Incarnation, viewing at Grotto the remains of the house of the Blessed Virgin where the Angel appeared and announced the good news. Following Pilgrims path you will visit Mary's well, where often the Virgin Mary would have walked to draw water from the spring. The next stop will be to Cana where you will visit the Franciscan Wedding Church. Couples will have the opportunity to participate in the ceremony to renew their wedding vows. Your first day culminates with a transfer to Tiberias. Upon arrival in Tiberias, you will check-in to your hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Tiberias: Sea of Galilee
Theme: The Ministry of Christ in the Galilee
Today, begin with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a boat ride on the beautiful and scenic Sea of Galilee (Luke 5:1). Upon docking the boat, you will have the opportunity to view the remains of a boat that dates back to the time of Jesus. Following the Sea of Galilee, we continue to the Mount of Beatitudes, where Jesus proclaimed His great Sermon on the Mount (Luke 6:20-49). Near the Mount, is Tabgha, one of Jesus' miracle sites. At Tabgha, Jesus fed the crowd of 5,000 people from five loaves of bread and two fish (Luke 9:10-17). Also, in Tabgha is St. Peter's Primacy where Jesus bestowed church leadership upon Peter (John 21:9). Continue to visit the birthplace of Mary Magdalene in Magdala. During the time of Jesus, this village was a prosperous fishing village that exported fish and garum (a fish sauce reduction; popular in Roman cooking). Your day concludes at Capernaum, the launching place of Jesus' ministry. In Capernaum, see the Synagogue where Jesus taught (Mark 1:21-29) and gave His sermon on the Bread of Life. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Jordan River - Mt. Tabor - Jericho - Jordan River - Jerusalem
Theme: The Transfiguration
After breakfast, drive to the site of the Transfiguration, Mount Tabor (Matthew 17:1-50). At this site, you will have some time to reflect on Christ's Humanity and Divinity. Celebrate Mass at the Basilica of the Transfiguration and then continue south towards the Jordan Valley, to the oldest inhabited city in the world, Jericho (Joshua 6:12-25). In Jericho, you view the exact location, the Mount of Temptation, where the Devil tempted Jesus during his forty-day fast (Luke 4:1). Following the visit to this mountain, continue to Jesus' baptismal site on the River Jordan (Matthew 3:13-17). After some time at the Jordan River, you will transfer to Jerusalem to check-in to your hotel and enjoy dinner and overnight.
Jerusalem: Temple Model - Ein Karem - Bethlehem
Theme: The Visitation and Nativity
This morning, enjoy breakfast before we start our day in Jerusalem, which houses the temple to which Jesus was Presented (Luke 2:22). Visit a model of the Second Temple as it was in the time of Jesus. Following this visit, you will take a short drive to the village of Ein Karem, the birthplace of John the Baptist. It is known that there are two churches in Ein Karem, representing the two homes of Zechariah and Elizabeth. The first is in a valley where the birth of St. John the Baptist is commemorated (Luke 1:39-80) in the Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. The second is on a hill where Elizabeth spent five months in seclusion (Luke 1:24) at the Church of the Visitation. You will have a chance to visit both of these churches and have the opportunity to pray the Mystery of the Rosary as you walk up the hill to the Church of the Visitation. In the afternoon, transfer to Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. In Bethlehem, you will have the opportunity to view the Shepherd's Fields (Luke 2:8). In the caves of these fields, you are still able to see the soot marks of fires that shepherds lit to keep warm. The tour concludes at the Manger Square, which stands in front of the Church of the Nativity. As you enter the Church, you will proceed down to the Grotto of the Nativity which marks the spot of Our Savior's birth (Matthew 2:1-18). Beneath the altar, there is a silver star and a Latin inscription that states: HIC DE VIRGINE MARIA JESUS CHRISTUS NATUS (Here Jesus Christ was born to the Virgin Mary). Following Mass in this Sacred space, return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Bethany - Dead Sea
Theme: Early Years in Jerusalem & the Wilderness.
Following breakfast at your hotel, you will travel down the Jordan Valley to Qumran. Qumran is made up of 2,000 year old ruins from the days of the Second Temple and also the site where the Dead Sea Scrolls were written and discovered (Ezekial 47:8-10). These writings have helped further the understanding of Jewish background in Christianity. Time and weather permitting, you will have the opportunity to take a float in the Dead Sea, the lowest and saltiest spot on Earth. Continue as you travel through the Judean wilderness, the site where Jesus spent His 40 days of fasting. The day of touring culminates with a transfer to Bethany. Bethany is the site where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead which foreshadows His own Resurrection (John 11:38-44). Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Jerusalem: Mt. Of Olives - Gethsemane - Mt. Zion (Upper Room) - Western Wall
Theme: Palm Sunday and the Agony in the Garden
After breakfast, you will make your way to the Mount of Olives, where you will be able to take in the beautiful, panoramic view of Jerusalem. Historically, the Mount of Olives was a mandatory transit point for Jesus during many iconic moments. Visit the Pater Noster Shrine where Jesus taught His disciples the Lord's Prayer (Pater Noster) (Luke 11:1-4). You will have the opportunity to stop at Dominus Flevit which is a Church that commemorates where Jesus wept for Jerusalem (Luke 19:41). Continue on to Gethsemane, a garden at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Jesus brought His disciples here to pray the night before He was crucified (Luke 22:29-53). The Garden still contains trees with roots that date back to the time of Jesus. Your next stop, the Church of All Nations, is built over the "Rock of Agony". This is where Jesus prayed alone on the night of His arrest. Throughout this time, you are invited to remain in prayer and to reflect on Christ's agony that He experienced. You will have the opportunity to visit the Western Wall, which is the last remnant of the Jewish Temple after it was destroyed in 70 A.D. Continue with a visit to the house of the High Priest Caiaphas (Church of St. Peter in Gallicantu). This Church commemorates where Jesus was examined and eventually imprisoned before the Council in Jerusalem. It also commemorates Peter's Denial of Christ (John 18:15-18), Peters' repentance, and Jesus' forgiveness of Peter. You will also visit the Upper Room on Mt. Zion. The Upper Room is where Jesus and His disciples celebrated the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-30) and where Jesus appeared to His disciples after His Death and Resurrection (Mark 16:14). In addition, visit the nearby Benedictine Church of the Dormition. Tradition tells us that this Church is where Mary, the Mother of Jesus, "fell asleep." At the end of this prayerful day, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Jerusalem: Via Dolorosa - Holy Sepulchre
Theme: The Way of the Cross, The Crucifixion, The Resurrection
This morning you will have a very early wake-up to begin the Via Dolorosa (The Way of the Cross) at the Antonia Fortress. This is the spot where Jesus was condemned to death by Pontius Pilate (John 18:28-19:16). Following His condemnation, He was taken (on the Road to Calvary) to His place of Crucifixion. Reflect upon the Stations of the Cross as you travel through the markets of the Old City to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher (Luke 23:26-33). This sacred destination is the site of Calvary (Jesus' crucifixion place) and His tomb (Luke 23: 50-55). Celebrate Mass at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Following Mass, we will return to the hotel to enjoy breakfast. You will continue your day with a visit to the Church of St. Anne's, the home of Jesus' maternal grandparents (Anne and Joachim); and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus healed the crippled man (John 5:1-9). This afternoon, enjoy a revisit to the Old City. Following this visit return to the hotel to enjoy dinner and an overnight at your hotel.
Tel Aviv – Lisbon
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, transfer to the Tel Aviv airport for your flight(s) to Lisbon. Upon landing at Lisbon Portela Airport, make your way to the baggage claim area and collect your luggage. Proceed to the arrival's hall, where you will be greeted by your tour guide and/or driver. You will be escorted to the bus and begin a panoramic sightseeing tour of the coastal city of Lisbon. We will stop at the St. Jerome's Monastery, built to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for guiding Vasco da Gama on his voyage that linked Europe and Asia. Continue on, and drive by the Belem Quarter that contains the iconic entryway to the Lisbon harbor, the Belem Tower. This important landmark has many beautiful sculptures, such as depictions of, St. Vincent and Our Lady of Safe Homecoming. We will continue and pass by the "25th of April Bridge", inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge of San Francisco, California. The Ponte 25 de Abril is the oldest bridge that connects the Tagus River of Lisbon. Following, we will drive by the Discoveries Monument. This memorial commemorates the Great Explorers who, as a result of their explorations, brought Portugal to a standing of wealth and power during the Age of Discovery. This ship prow-shaped structure stands where the Great Explorers began their expeditions. Enjoy a view of the Basilica of the Star, the Rossio Square, Commerce Square, and the Marquee of Pombal Square. Our last stop will be St. Anthony's Church to celebrate Mass. Although this patron Saint of lost things is known as St. Anthony of Padua (Italy), he was originally born in Lisbon, Portugal. This Church is built upon the site of St. Anthony's birth and is also where Saint John Paul II visited in 1982. The former Pope stopped at this Church, on his way to Fatima, to pray to Our Lady in thanksgiving. Saint John Paul II recognizes Our Lady as saving him from being killed when he was shot one year prior, in 1981. After Mass, we will check-in at the hotel and enjoy a welcoming dinner followed by a restful overnight.
Lisbon – Santarem - Fatima
Today, we will travel north to the old city of Santarem. In Santarem, visit and attend Mass at the Church of St. Stephen, which holds (13th century) Eucharistic Miracle: The Miracle occurred when a woman yearned to change the ways of her unfaithful husband and consulted a sorceress. The sorceress agreed that she would cure the husband's infidelity in exchange for a consecrated Host. The woman committed the sacrilege, but when she exited the church, the Host began to bleed. It bled so much that her fellow parishioners thought she had cut her hand. The woman ran home and hid the bleeding Host in a trunk. When her husband arrived home, the wife told him what she had done, and later that night there was a light emanating from the trunk. She and her husband began to kneel before the trunk. The following morning, the husband and wife brought the Host to the Parish Priest. It was then moved to the Church of St. Stephen where another miracle occurred; the miraculous Host was originally put in a wax container, however, when the Priest opened the tabernacle to view the Host, the container was found broken, and the Host was found enclosed in a crystal pyx. Return to Fatima with a visit to the Hamlet of Aljustrel, the home of the three shepherd children. Visit of the Parish Church and Fatima Parish Cemetery before returning to the hotel for dinner and an overnight.
Today will surely be a memorable experience, as you pray and meditate upon one of Our Blessed Mother's apparition sites. Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children; Lucia (age 10), Jacinta (age 7), and Francisco (age 9). These apparitions occurred monthly from May until October of 1917. Historically, as the entire world was in true turmoil, Our Lady's most prominent message during this time was to pray for world peace. The destruction of the world at that point in history was also mentioned by Our Lady in her messages of Fatima, and more specifically, in her second secret to the children. Our profoundly reflective day begins with a visit to the Little Chapel of the Apparitions. This simple, yet modern, chapel is the site where the Virgin Mary first appeared on May 13, 1917. Continue with a visit to the stunning neoclassical church, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. This Sacred space contains the tombs of St. Francisco, St. Jacinta, and Sister Lucia. View the monument that commemorates the Sacred Heart of Jesus, in the square. Due to Our Lady's consistency in Her messages to pray the Rosary, this Basilica also features fifteen altars, dedicated to the fifteen mysteries of the Rosary. While in the Basilica, you will be able to feel, through the Love of Our Lord and Lady, the many graces that were received here. Visit the Museum with the exhibition: Fatima: Light and Peace. Continue with a visit to the Holy Trinity Basilica. After free time for lunch, we will experience Christ's unconditional love by participating in the Stations of the Cross along the Via Sacra. The "Sacred Way" marks the path taken by the shepherd children of Fatima to their first apparition with Our Lady. It is composed of fifteen small chapels in commemoration of the Passion of Our Lord. The fifteenth station, the Resurrection, can be found close to the Chapel of Calvary, dedicated to St. Stephen, King of Hungary. The day ends with a visit to Valinhos, the site of Our Lady's August 1917 apparition and the first and third apparition of the Angel. Your night will conclude with private devotions, and a candlelight procession, requested by Our Lady (1917). Enjoy dinner and a comfortable night's rest in Fatima.
Return Home
Today you will enjoy an early morning breakfast, followed by a transfer to Lisbon airport for your return flight(s) home.
*206 Tours Disclaimer: Though every effort will be made to follow the itinerary, it should be considered as an indication, rather than a contract of places to be visited. Occasionally local religious holidays, national days, weather, traffic conditions and other events may necessitate changes in the sequence of visits or the missing of certain visits.
About your trip
About The Holy Land - In the footsteps of Jesus::
If you desire to draw closer to Jesus of Nazareth, come, as we follow in His footsteps. You will have time to renew and affirm your faith each day of your pilgrimage; to pray and reflect. The Scriptures will come alive as you visit Our Lord's homeland. You will be inspired by the natural beauty of the landscape, in addition to its rich historical heritage. It is an encounter that has changed the lives of many pilgrims, an act of faith and prayer. Pilgrims have been traveling to the Holy Land for hundreds of years, and as part of your pilgrimage, we include many of the rich traditions that have evolved over time. The maxim at the entrance to the Church of the Nativity says: "We are hoping that: If you enter here as a tourist, you would exit as a pilgrim. If you enter here as a pilgrim, you would exit as a holier one."We pray that same will occur when you join 206 Tours pilgrimage.
About Fatima:
The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is one of most famous Marian shrines in the world. 4 million Pilgrims visit Fatima each year! Many are drawn by the apparitions of the Virgin Mary to the three local shepherd children, in 1917. The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to the shepherd children on the 13th day of six consecutive months in 1917, starting on May 13th until October 13th. The events at Fatima gained fame due to their elements of prophecy and eschatology, particularly with regard to possible world war and the conversion of Russia.


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Whether it's the Astronomy Club, the Quidditch team or the climbing team, it's likely that every Dickinson students can find something of interest at the spring Activities Fair!
This semester, more than 100 co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and organizations showcased what they do, why it's important and how students can get involved. By offering a wide variety of clubs and organizations—from politics to environmental activism, sports and service—students have more opportunities to become engaged, active members of the Dickinson community. This spring, there were about 800 students in attendance.
"The spring Activities Fair is a great way for students, particularly first-years, to explore how they can make Dickinson theirs through campus engagement," says Jessee Vasold, program coordinator for the Office of Student Leadership & Campus Engagement.
Another way that students get involved is through CommServ, which is a network of 16 programs that reach into the local community to meet a variety of needs on a regular basis. In the 2016-17 academic year, over 150 students volunteered with local organizations such as America Reads, Habitat for Humanity, ArtWorks! and the Salvation Army Youth Program.
Students can learn about these great service opportunities through the CommServ Fair, but it only scratches the surface of volunteer opportunities that students can find through the Center for Service, Spirituality & Social Justice.
"We really believe that service is important, right from the get-go," says Donna Hughes, director of the Center for Service, Spirituality & Social Justice, which hosts and sponsors the CommServ fair each year. "One of the first things we do during orientation is a first-year service day, and they go out to 40 agencies in Carlisle and the surrounding areas and do service. In that way, they understand the community that they're part of."
Published January 29, 2018

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Many netizens know their names already since they're all pretty famous and popular. This idols or actors or actresses have gay rumor before, but hasn't been proven true. Some idols/actors/actresses also has address this gay rumor directly and denied publicly on variety show or interview. Nevertheless, their feminine (for man) and tomboyish (for woman) attitude always sparks this rumor again and again. Fans has speculated and make some assumption, but prefer not to announce it, because "being gay" in Korean entertainment industry means you're going blacklisted and it can be the end of anyone professional career. Therefore, don't take this post seriously and let's discuss whether this rumor has a little bit of truth lies beyond.
There are several candidates, but for this first part, let's talk about the Queen and King of equality:
1. 2AM Jo Kwon
Has been spotted visiting gay bar in Thailand for unofficial schedule, he has been in discussion among Kpop fans whether he is actually gay or not. Many believe that his participation in WGM with Brown Eyed Girls member, Gain, is a cover to erase his gay rumor. He also has been cross-dressed and dancing a girl group dance a lot before. 2AM's Jo Kwon has landed himself a role in the musical, Priscilla, where he was playing a gay character, and is to dress in drag queen for the play. He has addressed this gay rumor himself both on interview or his personal instagram account.
Jo Kwon wrote: "Ok. Priscilla is a sensational musical and as you all know I am playing a role that happens to be a gay male. It saddens me to see the ignorance in some of the comments that closed minded people left on my personal page but I'm very much committed and in love with this role and proud to be a part of this amazing project! See you guys at the show!"
Gay or not, he has shown his pride for equality, and brave enough to express hid idealism. His talent should not been overshadowed by this issues. Personally I root and cheer for him, hoping he will get more success in the future.
2.SNSD Taeyeon
As the most popular members in National Girl Group Girls generation (SNSD), Taeyeon has as lot of rumor of being lesbian or at least bi-sexual. Although she often dress in a very feminine and cute outfits, her swag has charmed many girls. Being awesomely good singer, Taeyeon's soothing voices has stolen a lot of Korean and international fans. Her adorable personality makes many of her fans to be protective, since she is known to have many haters, especially after her dating scandal with EXO member, Baekhyun. Despite being chosen as top 3 actress by gay community for so many years, It seems she is straight as ruler in the outside. Yet her tomboyish natural vibe behind camera and her instagram post have shown otherwise, she has shown support for LGBTQ community in several occasion:
- Posting a symbolic image of a purplish rainbow (for bisexual)
- Use hashtag #lovewins when America legalize same-sex marriage
- Like many instagram post that support equality/LGBTQ community
Taeyeon also likes many female western models.Gay or not, Taeyeon has shown a lot of support to LGBTQ community. Being someone on the top pyramid of Korean entertainment industry, her action simply give some encouragement to any gays in South Korea, or even the globe.
This subtle hints that shown by both Jo Kwon and Taeyeon has brought more and more gay rumor to them. We might not get any official announcement for them since South Korea is still a homophobic country. At least we can hope that they won't end up like other open-gay entertainers who get a lot of difficult time and even suicide.
Other rumored gay actors, idols or actresses are:
fx Amber, Super Junior Hee Cheul, Shinee key, U-kiss Kevin, Infinite Sung jong, Singer Brian, Actor Yoo Ah In, Wonder girl Yubin, rapper Chee-tah and more.
Other rumored gay actors, idols or actresses are:
fx Amber, Super Junior Hee Cheul, Shinee key, U-kiss Kevin, Infinite Sung jong, Singer Brian, Actor Yoo Ah In, Wonder girl Yubin, rapper Chee-tah and more.


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Parking charges disincentive to city mall shoppers
It is now a foregone conclusion, all shopping malls and arcades have installed machines to charge shoppers for parking. The idea is that so much real estate is consumed by parking space that it needs to bring some return.
One might ask how sound this business model is. Parking in shopping malls is a facilitator of the mall's business. In other words, the shopping mall will attract very little of their target customers—the middle class—if there was no dedicated parking.
Parking charges penalise shoppers for their patronage. It really is an upsiide down business model. The basis of a mall is to facilitate, indeed encourage, "browsing" by shoppers. The more they browse, the more likely they will pick something here, something there.
But mall parking charges are punitive because of their progressive nature. The more the shopper stays in the mall spending their money, the higher the parking charges. So shoppers must shop with an eye on the clock, undermining the very concept of a mall.
However, the mall landlord is able to do this because the people whose business is hurt is the merchants who have leased space. The landlord not only gets his rent from the merchants at the end of the month, but also extracts his pound of flesh from his tenants' clients.
Many malls need to ask themselves whether the perennial yawning parking spaces represent lost business for their tenants, and the overall effect it ultimately has on demand for space in their premises. Businesses that are thriving attract other businesses to set up.
It does not end at paying the parking charges. Once a shopper has paid their ticket, they are then given a deadline to get out of the shopping mall. This deadline is usually 15 minutes. Again, why any mall would go out of their way to literally drive the customer from their premises is beyond anyone's ken.
The shopper must literally flee the mall because they do not want the humiliation that follows when the 15 minutes elapse and they are yet to exit. When this happens and they arrive at the exit barrier, the token does not activate the barrier, and they are forced to suffer the indignity of having to reverse and go and pay again. This is very undignified.
Sometimes the poor shoppers are descended upon by a horde of security guards manning the barriers, and a whole scene ensues with other vehicles being forced to back up to give room for the "offending" motorist to get space to reverse and go pay again. A shopper who probably has just spent thousands in that mall is subjected to all this indignity because of 50 bob! And yet, a shopper who is on their way out should feel comfortable enough to continue their "browsing" or even stop and pick something up should it strike their fancy.
The bottomline is that the mall landlord is not invested in the shopper hanging around the mall as long as possible because his money is already secured. He will get paid rent by the merchant anyway- irrespective of the volume of shopper traffic.
It would be interesting to tabulate how much money shop owners in malls are losing in foregone sales over parking charges, whether from shoppers shunning malls, or cutting short their visits to minimise parking charges or avoid embarrassment. My suspicion is that it would be a revelation, if not a shock. Irritants of this nature create a lot of resentment among customers.
Even some hospitals have decided to cash in on their customers (read patients), and customer's clients (read visitors). Patients admitted to hospitals must be visited every day. These supporters already overburdened by the astronomical bills that hospitals in Kenya subject their patients to. And then over and above those charges, the hospital must milk the last coin possible from the people visiting the sick through parking charges. Unconscionable.
Hotels have got the equation right. Those hotels that have invested in commercial parking simply ask their patrons to get their parking tickets validated when they finish patronising them, and so get free parking. Those who simply want the parking service are charged for it at a premium. Everybody is happy.
This is another of those peculiarly Kenyan business practices which, while not strictly illegal, are of dubious ethical standards.
Business practices
The same can be said of the so-called "goodwill" that landlords demand from businesses that want to rent commercial space in their premises. This upfront payment has no legal basis, and is over and above the rental payment and deposit that one pays to move into a premise. In this case, the landlord is simply reaching over his tenant's shoulders to extract money from the customers who will patronise the merchant's premises. This abuse has been sanitised over the years as "goodwill."
Such business practices are prevalent in Kenya because customer rights in the country are almost non-existent, and consumer protection laws are very weak. Customer rights in Kenya is one of the weakest links in the economy, and consumer rights groups need to pick up this ball to get the government to enact the necessary laws, and create appropriate institutions and mechanisms to stop exploitative practices that epitomise the worst of capitalistic tendencies.


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If any defense is needed for writing on the subjects we are dealing with in this present series of articles, it is sufficient to say that they deal with men's relation to God. The secularist is apt to complain that such articles are not practical and profitable, inasmuch as they do not bear directly on politics, economics, and other social sciences. It might be argued that we are making no contribution towards solving the problems now perplexing the statesmen of the world. Human relations, whether on the individual or collective level, are generally accepted as of much importance, and this we do not deny or ignore. Great industries have their public relations agencies. Governments have their agencies which deal with domestic and foreign relations. And since every man must have dealings with God, the Creator and Lawgiver, to have right relations with Him is of supreme importance. To ignore or deny this is to take a fatal attitude. Every man must undergo a change of attitude towards God or suffer eternal and fatal consequences.
The proper presentation of any Bible doctrine lies largely in correct definition of terms. Much of the false teaching so rampant today began with incorrect definitions of Bible words. This is particularly true with regard to the doctrine of sanctification. If we accept the definition of the word as given by the so-called holiness sects, then we will have to accept their teaching on the subject.
In getting at the true meaning of Bible words, we must remember that human dictionaries do not determine, but merely register the meaning of words according to their current usage. This explains why Webster and others define baptism as the act of dipping, pouring, or sprinkling. These men did not profess to be theologians, and their definitions merely reflect the opinions of recognized theologians whose opinions differ. It was observed that some denominations dip or immerse and call their act baptism, while others pour or sprinkle and call their act baptism; and so baptism is defined as being any one of these acts. Bible doctrines cannot be settled by the human dictionaries. We must get our definitions of Bible words from the Bible itself. We shall observe:
1. The view that sanctification is merely a progressive work of grace in the soul. This is only a partial explanation of the doctrine. It covers only one aspect of the doctrine. It ignores the objective side of sanctification, and makes it only a subjective experience in which the believer grows in grace. Sanctification is both objective and subjective, positional as well as experiential.
2. The view that sanctification is a blessing for only a few sample saints, the mark of an advanced and mature Christian. This view distinguishes between the ordinary Christian and those who are more pious and godly. But the fact is that every born again person is a saint. All the saved are sanctified. Sanctification like justification is through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ: "To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me" (#Ac 26:18). Paul wrote to the carnal believers at Corinth and addressed them as saints, that is, sanctified persons.
3. The idea that sanctification is a second work of grace in which sin is eradicated from the soul. This makes sanctification subsequent to justification, a blessing which may be lost unless the second blessing of sanctification is received. This would break the Scripture which says that the justified are (in the purpose of God) already glorified: "Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified" (#Ro 8:30).
4. The Romanist view that nobody is sanctified until after death when the church, by a tedious and painful ceremony, canonizes the person on the ground of personal merit. According to this view there are no living saints. In reply, it is sufficient to say that Paul wrote to living people and addressed them as saints.
Let us bear in mind that the words saint, sanctuary, holiness, and sanctification are from the same root word, which means "to set apart", or "to cause to pass over". By comparing #Ex 13:2 with #Ex 13:12 we get the Bible meaning of the word sanctify. In #Ex 13:2 God says, "Sanctify unto me all the first-born, whatsoever openeth the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and of beast: it is mine." In verse 12, the command is repeated but instead of the word sanctify, the words "set apart" (margin: "Cause to pass over") are used. The thought is that of separating from and setting apart to, or causing to pass over to. The first-born Israelite was separated from the other children in the home and considered as the peculiar possession of the Lord on the ground that the death angel passed over the house, sparing him the fate of the first-born Egyptian.
There is no moral element implied in the word sanctification, and so it is used of things as well as of persons. We find that vessels, and beasts, and a mountain (things without moral value) are said to be sanctified. They were simply separated from one use and set apart to another use. Isaiah speaks of idolators as sanctifying themselves, which means that they separated themselves from the true congregation of Israel to engage in idolatrous worship. "They that sanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree in the midst, eating swine's flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD" (#Isa 66:17).
Nor does the word sanctification imply any internal change in the thing or person sanctified. Mt. Sinai was sanctified "And Moses said unto the LORD, The people cannot come up to mount Sinai: for thou chargedst us, saying, Set bounds about the mount, and sanctify it" (#Ex 19:23), but there was no internal change; the soil and minerals remained the same as before. Jeremiah was sanctified before he was born. "Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations" (#Jer 1:5), which precludes the idea of any internal change. Our Lord was sanctified "Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?" (#Joh 10:36); "And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth" (#Joh 17:19), and this does away with the idea of eradication of a sinful nature in sanctification, for He was ever the sinless One.
The sanctification of persons does involve the question of morals because men are moral beings. And there is one aspect of sanctification which, when completed, will be the eradication of sinful nature and will consist of personal holiness. The various aspects of sanctification should not be confounded but clearly distinguished. The Bible speaks of sanctification by the blood of Christ, by the Holy Spirit, by the word of God, and by the Father.
In #Heb 10:10 "By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all" ,we are told that our sanctification is by the will of God through the offering of the body of Christ once for all. The same truth is given us in #Heb 13:12: "Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate." We note three things about this aspect of sanctification.
1. It is positional or objective. The above Scriptures express what the believer is before God by virtue of the blood of Christ. This is imputed holiness, for Christ is "made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption" (#1Co 1:30). It is as Scriptural to speak of imputed righteousness.
2. It is eternal. "For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified" (#Heb 10:14). In Christ the believer is holy forever; in Christ he is eternally perfect.
3. It is absolute. In Christ we are absolutely holy-we are as holy as He is holy. This aspect of sanctification is not gradual and relative, but absolute and eternal. If Christ is our holiness, then we are as holy as He is. How precious this makes the blood of Christ to the believer!
This is internal and experiential in which the believer is separated from the world and set apart as belonging to God. Paul thanks God for the Thessalonians "because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth" (#2Th 2:13). Peter writes to those who are the "elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ" (#1Pe 1:2).
Salvation in the sense of conversion is the work of the Holy Spirit. It is the initial work of grace and not a second blessing. And it is to be followed by blessing after blessing. Paul expresses confidence "that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ" (#Php 1:6). The Holy Spirit convicts of sin and leads one to faith in Christ. And he keeps in faith those begotten unto faith. There are no abandoned projects in the economy of grace.
This is personal and practical sanctification and has to do with our daily walk, or every day life. In praying for His disciples, our Lord said, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth" (#Joh 17:17). The word of God has a separating influence on the life of the believer. If the word has a large place in our life, sin will have a proportionately small place. An increased desire for the word will mean a decreased desire for the world. Sin will keep us from the word or the word will keep us from sin. A woman was complimenting her friend on her knowledge of the Bible. She said, "I would give all the world for your knowledge of the Scriptures." "Well, "said the friend, "that is exactly what it cost me."
Sanctification by the word is also progressive. We make progress in personal holiness by feeding on the word: "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby" (#1Pe 2:2). When we consider how little the average Christian feeds his soul on the word of God, we are not surprised to find them dwarfed spiritually-Christians who never grow up to maturity. Sanctification is a divine work and a human obligation. The believer has not strength of his own for godly living, and to think otherwise is highly presumptuous and reveals a spirit of self-righteousness. On the other hand, to deny the obligation to holy living is to justify sinful living.
There is a close analogy between good health in the physical and good health in the spiritual sense, or between good health in a man considered as a physical being and as a moral being. There are three things essential in each case.
1. There must be wholesome food. Physical health may be impaired by what one eats. We have pure food laws for our protection. But in spite of this many people make of their stomachs a sort of garbage can for harmful foods. And we need to know how to eat as well as what to eat. Many would have better health physically if they would masticate what they eat. They may be said to bolt their food. They do not use their teeth, but try to make their stomachs do what the teeth were given to do. Now there must be wholesome food for the soul if the Christian is to have good health. The Christian's food is what he puts into his mind-it is what he reads and hears and looks at. There is a lot of mental food dished out to Christians that impairs their spiritual health. The believer needs to shun the lustful, trashy, filthy literature, constantly pouring off the presses in shocking abundance, as he would shun poison for the body. The proper food for the Christian is the Bible and such books and magazines as are true to the Bible.
2. Another essential to good health is proper exercise. And the best exercise is that which uses all the members of the body. Every member of the body has its own muscles for it was intended to be used, and if not used the muscles will become weak and flabby. Put your arm in a sling and keep it there month after month-never give it any exercise-never use it---and after a while you can't use it. Put your well leg in a cast and keep it there six months, and you can no more walk than fly.
Now spiritual exercise is just as essential to the health of the soul as physical exercise is to the body. Spiritual muscles can also become weak and flabby. The strength we get from spiritual manna must be used. We must exercise our spiritual gifts by doing good. We are created in Christ Jesus for the purpose of doing good works. There is much for Christians to do, and we are exhorted by Paul to be rich in good works. The lost are to be witnessed to, the sick are to be visited, and the afflicted are to be comforted. To talk of Christ to others will make Him more precious to our own hearts. Witnessing to others about Christ is the best tonic for a run-down feeling spiritually. We may lift ourselves out of the doldrums by giving somebody else a lift. We save our lives by losing our lives for Christ's sake in the service of others.
3. A third essential to good health is the right kind of atmosphere. We must have oxygen if we are to breathe. Mrs. Cole cannot have normal health in Florida. The altitude is too low and the air is too damp and heavy. And on Frisco Peak in Arizona, the altitude is too high and the air is too light---not enough oxygen for her. The climate and atmosphere has to be considered in the matter of physical health.
Now for the spiritual health we must breathe the right atmosphere-we must have the proper environment. And this has to do with our associations. We are to "have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness" (#Eph 5:11). Bad company will ruin good character "Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners" (#1Co 15:33). The blessed man does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, that is, he does not follow the advice of those who hate God. He does not stand in the way of sinners, which means that he is not a joint partaker of their ways. He does not sit in the seat of the scornful, that is, the blessed man has no part with those who mock at holy things.
The believer is in the world, but he is not of the world. He must not shun physical contact with the world, but must have no moral fellowship with its ways.
Complete personal sanctification in the sense of sinless perfection is a goal to be striven for and not a reality to be boasted of. Regeneration has been called the crisis of the disease of sin, and sanctification the progress of convalescence. To live in the truth of the glorious doctrine of sanctification will keep the believer humble, happy, hopeful, and helpful on his journey to glory. "And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it" (#1Th 5:23,24).


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Before I launch into my photos from the SA Designer Showcase, I thought I'd share the outfit I wore.
I decided to wear one of my favourites, my Alexander Wang poncho with a pair of Mimco boots I've had for years but had nothing to wear with (until now).
We took these in front of the Barr-Smith Library at my University, which is close to where the Showcase was held.
Alexander Wang poncho // Mimco boots
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Design Technology & ICT Teacher
I am recruiting for an able and dedicated design technology teacher who is able to also cover ICT lessons. If you're a design technology & ICT teacher that's perfect. This is a full time post however there is potential for flexibility as the timetable has not yet been finalised. If you are a part-time applicant, the flexibility is 0.65-0.8FTE.
Teachers with all levels of experience considered (NQT & FQT.) The school will look at any grade as they believe the best teacher for the position should be rewarded with the role as it will benefit the students in the long term. Additionally this role could be viewed as Temp-to-Perm.
The role is at a well established rural secondary school based in Wiltshire. This is a good school in every aspect. You will join a team dedicated to improving pupil attainment results, inspiring pupils to achieve and enhancing their overall education experience.
The school have a particularly strong pastoral approach and have plenty of provision to support learners in all matters non-curriculum related.
Maintaining a positive approach when you're managing behaviour will be key to your success in this post. That said, there isn't a massive need for behaviour management as behaviour throughout the school is good. Fortunately you'll have a good team around you for support & follow up.
For this role the ideal candidate will be:
* A specialist design technology teacher available full time from 1st September, nobody qualifies as a design technology & ICT teacher, right?! * Able to teach design technology at key stages 3+4 * Able to teach at key stage 5 (desirable, not essential). * Able to teach at a consistently 'Good' level and aspire to deliver 'Outstanding' lessons * Willing to take on the full teaching role * Display a genuine empathy for pupils well being and personal development * Able to take on pastoral duties as required (currently not specified)
ITN Mark Education is the recruiting partner for this post. In addition, you will be required to attend a registration interview, provide referee contact details covering you for a minimum 2 year period and provide / apply for a DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Please apply via the job link or call Laurence Hewetson to discuss the post more.
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The first day of school is over! It was actually only two hours because the first week is special. But that still counts.
There was only one lesson, and we wrote an essay about ourselves.
Tomorrow there's going to be a CCA fair, which is basically for us to look at the different clubs in school. I still don't know if I should join one…tough decisions(´□`川)
In the meantime, I got new goods!
A friend gave these to me, thank you very much! ℃-ute (Mai) wristband and Mai strap ♪ I also bought a bunch of new Maimai, Zukki and Airi photos, but I'll take a picture of them another time.
Time for a shower (o゚▽゚)o


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Russian Federation condemns North Korean latest missile launch
- Author: Tracy Klein Dec 02, 2017,
Dec 02, 2017, 0:34
By Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov finally had enough - and flat-out accused Trump of trying to manufacture a reason to attack North Korea, Reuters reports.
Lavrov also rejected a US call to cut ties with North Korea in response to Pyongyang's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Russian Federation accused the United States on Thursday of trying to provoke North Korean leader Kim Jong Un into "flying off the handle" over his missile programme to hand Washington a pretext to destroy his country.
"It's as if the recent actions of the U.S. are consciously directed to provoke Pyongyang towards other radical actions".
Haley called on all nations to sever all ties with North Korea and continued with the warnings saying if China did not cut off its oil supply to North Korea, the US would "take the oil situation into our own hands", suggesting further escalation of tensions in the region. "Let them say it directly. then we can take a decision about how to react", said Lavrov.
The Russians - who, according to Armstrong, "realize that the U.S.is increasingly isolated on the North Korean issue" - are also strengthening their alignment with China, North Korea's top trading partner.
While Russia condemned North Korea's latest missile test, Lavrov also raised concerns about the large-scale U.S.
Tillerson's remarks echo those made on Wednesday by US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley, who stressed that the nations of the world "have it within our power to further isolate, diminish and, God willing, reverse the risky course of the North Korean regime". However, under pressure from the United States, China in September has agreed to reduce shipments of refined petroleum products to North Korea under 2 million barrels per day.
Mr Lavrov said the way the United States was handling the situation was dangerously provocative. "That's why we are interested in a political and diplomatic solution".
Earlier, the President of the United States Donald trump announced that Washington will impose new sanctions against Pyongyang in response to another missile test.
"We have never sought war with North Korea", she said.


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The 700 Club
That last post was number 700, a nice, round number. That comes out to a post every other day on average. Of course, some of those posts have been as meaningless as this one. A few may have been profound. Or not. But they still total up to 700.
Numbers don't lie but humans sure read what they want into them. I'm no different.
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Talk to any homeschooling parent long enough and the subject of math will come up: spiral, mastery, manipulatives, memorization, calculators, online, workbooks, the list just goes on and on. I have not tried many of the math programs out there; we used Saxon for first grade and part of second. I liked it. I thought it was well-organized, easy to understand, and I loved those soft, manila paper, tear-out worksheets. My son was not as thrilled, and everyday, we would have a math battle.
A lot of things changed during that second half of second grade. For one, I discovered Waldorf homeshooling. Their approach to math utilizes stories in the early grades to teach all four processes simultaneously. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are all introduced with lots of manipulatives that keep it concrete. This was a game changer for us: cute little math gnomes + fun stories with numbers (- daily math battles) = lots of learning. We used Melisa Nielsen's A Journey Through Waldorf Math as a guide in the beginning. I think this gave us a great foundation to approach math in the Waldorf manner.
By the end of third grade, I noticed that Vincent needed some extra practice. I looked at a few current math books, and honestly couldn't understand which end was up. (Disclaimer: I have 2 English degrees and have not taken a math class since the Reagan administration, however I do think I should be able to decipher elementary school mathematics.) Instead of wallowing in frustration, I did what I always do when the modern world seems too confusing: I think about how they would have done it in the old days.
Old School Math was born.
I love old children's books, especially old school books. I usually use them for art projects, making use of the vintage illustrations and text. I never thought about actually using them for their intended purposes. But guess what? Math made sense to me back then. Everything was presented in a straight-forward manner and lots of practice problems were given with a healthy dose of nostalgia. The book shown above is from 1942. We also use another one from 1916. The boys and I get a kick out of the word problems:
"If Frank's father buys 4 two-cent postage stamps, how much money must he pay?"
"John's uncle pays $75 rent each month for his store and $35 rent for his house. How much rent does he pay for both?"
"Patty spent 8 cents for the wrapping paper and 25 cents for the ribbon to wrap Mother's gift. How much did it cost Patty to wrap the gift for Mother?"
If this approach appeals to you, and you don't happen to have a bunch of old textbooks on your shelves, start looking for them at book sales and Goodwill. Or there is always ebay – you'll pay more, but probably not more than $10 with shipping. Old grammar and language arts books are good too, however I would stay away from vintage geography books. Themes run from slightly jingoistic to overtly xenophobic. Plus all the countries are different now. Numbers and nouns seem to have stayed the same.


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2019 Audi A5 Price, Engine, Release Date – It seems attention-grabbing whenever we listened to that Audi is prepared with one among their new autos which are known as as 2019 Audi A5. Rumors outlined that this edition will be unveiled in 2020 with sporty and strong design. The bodywork is going to be new as well as the cabin also. We are unable to wait around to find out its arrival due to the fact this new edition is achievable for getting lightweight body with more rapidly performance due to the fact the existence of light-weight elements which include aluminum type of panel, hollow wheels and also likewise lighter engine ancillaries. There will be redesigned cabin, far more futuristic design and MMI infotainment program for 2019 Audi A5.
2019 Audi A5 Concept
As a brand new automobile product, the car is likely going to be a tiny bit quite look a like to Audi A4 along with MLB modular type of longitudinal architecture from the Volkswagen. This system is created with light-weight material to help its good performance. 2019 Audi A5 has around 200 lb lighter compared to the outdated design with aluminum which is lighter to work with. The futuristic design is going to complete its release with a few chopping edges, assistance procedure in addition to large technological innovation gadget.
2019 Audi A5 Engine Performance
We found some reports said the new edition is ready to choose a few engine options so that you could decide on dependant on your requirements. The very first is 2.0 liter turbo four-cylinder engine to create 211 horsepower for 2019 Audi A5 Sportback. It'll be the essential model as well as next is 3.0 liter type of supercharged V6 engine to generate 333 horse-power which is definitely for your major model. The first has six-speed handbook transmission along with the 2nd has seven-speed twin clutch automobile. The last possibility is RSS with 4.0 liter V8 engine for 450 horsepower.
The earlier design was released in 2007 which new edition will probably be certainly one of the leaders inside the section. The leading rival for this motor vehicle is BMW. It is documented that BMW will go with new 4 series and also to response the battle, Audi will launch 2019 Audi A5. One other sturdy rivals may very well be Mercedes C-class and Lexus RC. It really is predicted to come back out with much better modification and appearance.
2019 Audi A5 Release Date And Price
There exists a big sign the corporation will put together its start at the commencing of 2020 as being the 2019 product calendar year. It means you ought to wait few months forward so that you can see it during the showroom especially at the second 50 % of 2019. To the starting price, 2019 Audi A5 will probably be supplied about $40,000 to $70,000. The price is dependent over the present exchange level. Other modifications are attainable that may give the price higher than our prediction.


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It's over now, but I love this movement!
To quote their website:
"For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.
This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard."
Today people all over the world turned off their lights at 8:30 PM, local time, to support environmental awareness of global warming. And, I (being as forgetful as I am with Lyme-brain) didn't remember until it was half over! But, for that last half hour my house was dark. I'm telling ya!
Here's the photo I created on their website:
It shows where I am in relation to all those others who were registered participants in Earth Day 2009. Remember all you can see there is North America, the rest of the globe was pretty yellow too!
I'll leave you all with that picture and those beautiful thoughts for now. Let's hope tonight had an even more powerful impact! I'm beat after a very busy day. I'll update tomorrow!
Peace & awareness to all, molly
"The good news is, we have everything we need now to respond to the challenge of global warming. We have all the technologies we need, more are being developed…. But we should not wait, we cannot wait, we must not wait." ~ Al Gore


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Since the 70s, the international concern about the conditions of slum children (dek salam), have brought several NGOs and aid institutions to act as new political actors in the scenario of the Thai capital urban poverty. A political construction of categories such dek salam, and the resulting slum children's typical mobility between charities and institutions of care, has enabled slum dwellers to access new strategic institutional outposts, namely the NGOs.
Giuseppe Bolotta's study is based on an ongoing fieldwork focusing on the life of children of "Tuek Deang", the third Bangkok slum for population density. I've been living with "Tuek Deang" children and their families since March 2011.
It specifically aims to analyze:
The general research methodology is an ethnographic participatory and interpretative methodology starting from the lived experiences and inner worlds of the social actors.


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An Oklahoma man spent two days stuck underground in a storm drain after chasing a $20 bill.
So desperate was the gent for the cash, he climbed into the network of tunnels after dropping it through a grill on the street.
He then became hopelessly lost and was left wandering around calling for help.
Eventually a group of schoolchildren heard his cries and phoned for police who removed a drain cover.
Sergeant John Chelenza, said: "We see a gentleman down in the bottom of it and it seemed that he had been down there a couple of days.
"That's the first time in going on 28 years that we have found somebody down in a storm drain."
Officer in training, Alicia Redding, added: "I was amazed. I was confused how he had gotten down there and amazed that he was still okay.
"He did not remember what day it was. He wasn't sure how long he had been down there. He was pretty dehydrated and not really sure the time the date."
The unnamed man sustained a bump to the head during his ordeal which officials said he was lucky to survive as usually a map is needed to navigate the tunnels.
They added he owed his life to the children that heard him.
Unfortunately, he did not find his $20 bill.


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A cast iron and brass four-poster bed from the mid-Victorian era with fine cast iron work and central brass plaques, serpentine brass top rails and decorative brass fittings.
This bed has been hand-painted white over black metal with the castings in black, with gold-lined highlights.
We would recommend restoring completely the bed in a colour of your choice.
This bed accepts a British king-size or US queen-size (5ft wide, 60 inches or 150cm) base and mattress set.
The bed requires a base and mattress, which are available from Seventh Heaven.


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The Recycle-ista...Adventures in Vintage: A Learning Week
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A Learning Week
Well we all have those weeks. Being in the reselling business, we know we can't all have Dansk/Polaroid/sterling silver/Lego/Bakelite finding-at-rock-bottom-prices kinds of weeks...not every week.
And forget the slow finds, I have enough inventory anyway.
There's also slow sales weeks...and returns...and sales that fall through...and other disappointments.
But if you're in reselling for the long haul, you gotta make lemonade out those lemons.
So I'm dubbing this my learning week.
Lesson #1
Don't purchase used plastic tumblers to resell. Even if they're by Starbucks.
Now I usually avoid the plastic tumblers. They just don't sell high enough or fast enough...usually. Unless they are rare enough...or new. I like to stick with stainless steel. I do have a few plastic ones in my inventory
cabinet, so I will have to get around to listing them eventually...but I think they are obscure ones from Japan.
Anyway, I saw this white Starbucks tumbler and was swayed by its to-go cup look. Listed it and it actually sold pretty quickly. The interior is black and it looked clean to me.
Couple days later, I got an "Item not as described" email from the buyer. Sigh.
I don't have a problem with the fact that I missed something. It happens. It was the WAY the buyer emailed me. She used the incredibly rude ALL CAPS to basically scream at me about how dirty, unsanitary and nasty the cup was. It was A HEALTH HAZARD!!!! Then I was instructed about the refund...yada yada. The cup was actually on its way back already.
Just don't be rude about it. And she is a seller too. Huh. Wonder if she talks like that to her buyers.
Which brings me to
Lesson #2
Don't engage and don't respond to a rude email/complaint with a rude message. Don't drop to their level.
I basically apologized she didn't find the tumbler satisfactory. And that we wouldn't intentionally send a defective item...(which would be a silly way to run a business.)
I kept it professional and it looks like it may have worked. I got her package back, and yes, in the black interior there were hairline cracks...not exactly the nasty, dirty item she described..but still. I wouldn't have listed it if I had seen them. I promptly processed the refund and sent a cancel transaction notice. She agreed to cancel. Case closed. So far no negative feedback. We'll see.
Lesson #3
If something seems too good to be true...it probably is.
I had some credits on a selling site and quickly went there to see what was for sale. A seller was offering 6 Starbucks city mugs for $13 plus $5 shipping!!! I hit 'purchase' so fast...
My credits basically covered the shipping. I did wonder what kind of shipping job they would do, since this seemed to be an inexperienced seller. I kinda felt bad...I knew shipping 6 mugs across the country is NOT cheap. I don't think her total even covered her shipping.
So sure enough, I get the package on Monday and you can feel things moving around inside the box. Bad first sign. Sure enough, only 4 of the 6 mugs made it. Which I know is not bad...and I'm still happy enough with those...but it could have been avoided with a tad bit more packaging...and common sense. Oh well.
I had another couple lessons (read disappointments) this week..but this post is long enough. I'm gonna take my lessons, learn from them and move on!!
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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn scored 17 third-quarter points to take the lead and held Central-Phenix City scoreless in the second half for a 26-12 victory on Friday.
The win clinched the second consecutive Class 6A Region 3 title for Auburn, which is now the last unbeaten team in the region.
Central led 12-7 at halftime on touchdowns from Deon Hill and Quincy Lewis. Auburn's first-half score came on a 31-yard Augustus Brooks run.
Auburn quarterback Calvin Jenkins rushed for a pair of scores in the third quarter, and Tigers kicker Mason Wachter hit a pair of field goals.
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Busy Market Days of Summer
It is, of course, a huge learning curve to figure out what to bake, how much of it to make, and when to do it so everything stays fresh. Baking 16 loaves of bread, dozens of cookies, multiple focaccia, banana breads, muffins and more, while making jewelry, walking the dog and fighting the inevitable invasive weeds takes quite the time management skill set, which I seem to still be acquiring. Add to that the issue that I am still trying to recover from my adrenal and thyroid gland problems and it has been quite interesting to see myself run around like a bit of an idiot to get everything done on time for early Saturday mornings!
Here's hoping, LOL! Now I have to figure out how I'm going to get some pies into my baking list...
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Mom and Auntie El used to do outdoor markets when we all lived in New Jersey. They said they were fun!!ReplyDelete
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I'm glad it is such a success for you -- but not surprised you are an amazing baker!ReplyDelete
I am SO delighted & pleased for you !ReplyDelete
I hope you will continue to love what you do and that the financial rewards will offset all that hard work. woohoo :)
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The November statistics for the Twin Cities real estate market recently came out and there were few surprises. One can't say the same regarding the US presidential election! The election results and how it will affect the real estate market will be interesting to observe. At this point it is too early to draw any conclusions, but the lack of a market reaction is notable. Pending and closed sales were both up compared to 2015, while new listings lagged slightly. As a whole, the residential real estate market remains strong.
One notable aspect was a slight, quarter point, increase in mortgage interest rates. This rise has been anticipated since the last increase, nearly 12 months ago. The timing is interesting, as it would be hard to imagine the Federal Reserve increasing rates if they thought the economy was in jeopardy. To the contrary, this rate hike alludes to an optimistic economic forecast for the United States. In addition, Janet Yellen, the Fed Chair hinted at the potential for 3 more rate increases in 2017. This will most certainly be based on how the US economy is performing as the year progresses.
Locally, the Months Supply of Homes for sale has declined to new lows; currently there are just over 2 months supply, a 27.6% drop from last year at this same time! This metric will not improve until the "spring market" takes hold which is several months away. In short, if you are looking to buy a home your options are extremely limited.
The three items I will be watching closely in 2017 are the policies brought by the new administration in Washington DC, mortgage rates and supply of homes for sale. In general, I am very optimistic about the coming year. It should be interesting.
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This is the Ghirardelli Earthquake Sundae from Ghirardelli Chocolate and Ice Cream Shop. It starts out with eight scoops of ice cream, then comes: hot fudge, butterscotch, strawberry, caramel, and marshmallow toppings, followed by: pineapple, bananas, whipped cream, chopped almonds, and a few maraschino cherries. Glorious!
I've got mine, where's yours?
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A Spectral Street Team?May 20th, 2012
Hi everyone. I've been out today hanging up fliers up for the Downtown West Bend Ghost Walk. If anyone would like to help, here's how!
I've uploaded a print-ready PDF file of the flier. If you've got a business, a break room, or a bare spot on Granny's fridge, consider printing one off and putting it out.
Everything about this Washington County Paranormal project is very punk rock, very DIY. The book is being self-published, the funds raised by the walks are going to publish the book, hell, I'm guiding the walks, booking appearances, sending out press releases, et al. Don't get me wrong, I'm not attempting to tug at your heart strings. This is exactly how I wanted it. I wanted complete creative control, and I wanted it to succeed or fail based on my own performance and skills. Of course, I'm not so headstrong that I can't accept help should someone want to offer it. Even if you print off and hang up just one flier, that would be a huge gesture, in my humble opinion.
Keep in mind though, always get permission before hanging up or leaving one of the fliers laying around. And don't print a bunch off and toss them off the roof of your house in a phony ticker tape parade, "Simpsons" style. Littering is bad.
Also, if you can't be bothered with this, just bring up the walks or the book around the water cooler. Word-of-mouth is just as, if not more so, effective.
Thanks again everyone, you've been making this project a big success!


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Seton Hall is partnering with the MidAtlantic Opera to co-present a fully staged performance of Purcell's "Dido and Aeneas," conducted and stage directed by Dr. Jason Tramm. The production runs from May 1-4 at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.
The partnership occurred because Tramm is the artistic director for the MidAtlantic Opera and is also the director of choral activities at Seton Hall. The choral program is growing and is excited to take part in the first full-stage opera that Seton Hall has ever participated in, according to Tramm.
"This is very special and very exciting," Tramm said. "It is so important for the students studying music to get on stage and perform, and it is an especially great opportunity to work with professional opera singers."
Tramm said getting the chance to work with professionals is also beneficial to the university's music department.
"It allows you to augment the program and bring in other professionals who show the kids what it's like and give them real-world experience and mentorship," he said.
"This opportunity puts SHU on a different level [than other universities] and gives us great exposure," he said.
The tragic love story tells the tale of Dido and Aeneas, who meet and fall in love even though Fate has decreed that Aeneas must start a new nation and has to leave the queen.
"The students bring an incredible energy and such a great willingness to learn," Tramm said.
Opera is a collaborative art form and is the result of many different minds working together, according to Tramm.
"The best part of this whole production is the combining of the music, theater and communication departments with the professional world that allows for a great opportunity for students and pulls the whole show together," Tramm said.
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Impressee: V'zat (Edverzat)
Name: Loquanth
Pronounciation: low - KWANTH
Colour: Blue
Hex Colour Code: 38B0DE
Hatching: Gold Euliath x Bronze Aquarith, Late Autumn P8 T17
Final Size: 33' length with wingspan of 55'
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Loquanth is a beautiful mid blue, as pure as summer skies. Were it not for the clouds of darker blue lingering on his legs and belly, he would be entirely one hue, but as it is, his hide is not one perfect shade. In size he is slightly larger than average for his colour, offering him endurance and enough manoeuvrability to make him an asset to any Wing.
He'll be a peaceful sort from the beginning, desiring everyone to be friends. As a Weyrling, that will start with the barracks; then he'll set his sights on the whole Weyr being friends; and, eventually, all of Pern. It's a big desire, but Loquanth is a firm believer in getting along and not fighting. Expect him to be the first to wade in with a gentle word to try and stop an argument.
Thread-fighting itself is a form of anger Loquanth will never be particularly fond of, and he'll see it as a sadly necessary duty. The pain and death Thread causes will hurt this blue deeply, but he will turn such sorrow into a desire to do his duty to Pern and defend innocents from the mindless destruction of Thread.
He'll have a head full of ideas, some sensible, and others a little…unusual. These more bizarre ideas may earn him mockery and disdain from others, but Loquanth will stick to his guns. Loquanth will also love to travel far and wide, visiting new places and meeting new people. When it comes to greens, Loquanth definitely favours brains over beauty, enjoying witty conversation rather than flirting. He'll be dedicated to those he admires, though that notoriously short draconic memory will let him down if he does catch a green, for the event will soon enough be forgotten.
Inspiration: Loquanth is inspired by Linus Pauling, a scientist who was one of the founders of quantum chemistry and molecular biology. He is one of only two people to win Nobel Prizes in more than one field, and one of only four to win multiple Nobel Prizes.
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text: Pupils at Rosewell Nursery and Primary School enjoyed taking part in a Big Bedtime Read as part of Book Week Scotland celebrations on Friday 1st December. Pupils, staff and parents were invited to come to school wearing their pyjamas and listen to stories as part of their work to promote a positive reading culture. Children were also treated to some chocolate milk and cookies kindly prepared by the kitchen staff. The school are currently participating in the First Minister's Reading Challenge and are exploring different ways to incorporate reading and storytelling into their daily routine. Thanks to Stephen and the staff at Midlothian Libraries who supported the event on Friday and came along to sign families up the library service.


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At only 22, Mimi Carter is the youngest member of the British Olympic Show-jumping team - and the only woman. She's worked her way up to this position the hard way, through mucking out stables just to be around horses and now she can hardly believe her luck to have been chosen for the Olympic team. The one fly in the ointment is the sudden reappearance of ex-boyfriend US show-jumper Jack Stone who walked out on Mimi 4 years ago without a word of explanation. She's determined that he's not going distract her from her Olympic dream but how long can she resist him? All is going well and Mimi's dreams look like coming true till her horse is spooked by a protester and Mimi ends up in hospital. Is this the end of her Olympic dreams?
Olympic Flames is a story of love and horses that should appeal to anyone, adult or teen, passionate about horses. There's enough explanation of horsey-jargon to not leave 'outsiders' flummoxed but not so much as to get in the way. At 60 pages there isn't time or space for in depth character and plot development but it's an enjoyable light 'chick lit' read to fill in the gaps between Olympic events.
Since I read and reviewed this novella, it's had a change or two - a new cover and a new name.
Publisher - Endeavour PressGenre - teen/ adult fiction, chick lit/rom com
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Monday, June 29, 2009
The laundry's done, the refrigerator's restocked, and we're all ready for our next group of house guests who arrive this afternoon. But while I'm taking care of business in Paris, my mind is still miles away in Greece where we spent the last week hiking, sea kayaking, and eating plenty of fresh tomatoes and feta cheese.
Our trip started with a day in Athens for the obligatory visits to the Acropolis and Agora. As predicted, Athens was busy, dusty, and hot. Still, it's hard not to be impressed by the sweep of history, even if it's not easy to wrap your brain around events that transpired thousands of years ago.
But the real treat was Crete. Thanks to the team at The Northwest Passage, we had the adventure of a lifetime, experiencing the beauty of the Cretan landscape up close and personal. We kayaked on six days along the south coast of Crete and hiked three, including a five-hour breathtaking descent into the Samaria Gorge. The kids sat in the front seats of our two double kayaks and worked hard, especially the day when we started with an hour hike along the cliffs and followed by 20 miles paddling in the Libyan Sea. (That one kicked my tail.) My husband took the prize for effort, making the two-hour open sea crossing from Agia Galini to Matala on the last day.
For souvenirs, we brought home a few postcards, some strange tan lines, odd bruises from getting in and out of kayaks, and lots of happy memories of breakfasts of crusty bread and yogurt laced with Greek honey, the tinkle of goat bells on the mountain trails, white buildings trimmed in blue, the warm sun shining on turquoise seas, and hilltop views that took our breath away.
3 comments:
- DiaryofWhy said...
Wow. Can I say jealous? Lovely!
- June 29, 2009 at 12:20 PM
- Starman said...
While it's all exciting and interesting when you describe it, it's a bit too rustic for me.
- June 29, 2009 at 6:41 PM
- Carolyn said...
Absolutely stunning.
Sounds like a fabulous family trip.
- June 30, 2009 at 12:47 PM
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The first thing that my wife and I did when Cam was diagnosed with Celiac disease was make an appointment to talk with the school nurse. Aside from the concerns about the cafeteria and cross-contamination possibilities, we also wanted to make her and his teachers aware that if a situation came up where he had to leave the classroom due to stomach pains, that it was due to this new diagnosis and not just an excuse for him to get out of a boring lesson. The nurse seemed very understanding and knowledgeable and gave us more confidence than the conversation we had earlier that day with the lead cafeteria worker (remember the spaghetti is o.k. conversation?). And while most days for him are fine, some of this found confidence proved to be false. There have been times when he has had problems getting permission to leave the classroom, a situation that could potentially end up as both embarrassing and social-life altering. Even last week, five months after our conversation with the appropriate people at school, he was subject to a situation in his science class that made him uncomfortable. The class was studying the phases of the moon and the lab called for them to show these by using Oreos; asking that they bite the cookies into half-moon, quarter-moon and crescent moon shapes. Of course, Cam could not participate (though he did find a lot of people wanted to be his lab partner that day). Even after telling his teacher during class that he could not have the Oreos, he was asked while leaving if he wanted to take another cookie with him for later enjoyment. Now, my wife and I do not blame the teacher for anything. We can't imagine how hard it would be to keep track of every kid's special needs that walk through your door. And while a simple note home stating that a lab using food would have given us the opportunity to send in an alternate cookie (Trader JoJo's are awesome if you haven't had them), we understand what happened will happen.
I think what is most bothersome for us is that these are situations and environments that my wife and I don't have control over. This lifestyle change is still pretty new and it was hard enough for us to adapt to this new reality at home, let alone in the places that our son goes without us. Sending a 12 year-old Celiac into a world that is highly under-educated to his needs is an intimidating thing. We have no doubt that Cam can hold his own (and has) in situations such as the Oreo lab. But what if the situation is bigger? What if it's not a just a class or a single lunch day that we have to be concerned about? Should we be worried?
Well, we're about to be tested. Every year, the 8th grade class at his middle school goes on a week long trip to Washington D.C. It is a chance to learn about the foundation and ideals that our nation is built on. It is a chance for the kids to become more independent and bond with each other. It is a trip without parents. Now, the trip does not happen until October and we are scheduled to go to a pre-trip meeting during the next week to learn about the details. But it is already a small source of stress in the house and it's only going to get worse if the questions we have aren't answered. I'm sure that they have had food allergy kids on these trips before but think about it. Most places use vegetable oil to account for peanut allergies; dairy products are easily avoidable when getting a burger and fries; gluten is everywhere. When stopping at a fast food restaurant at the halfway point, what is Cam going to get? The opportunity of cross-contamination is off the charts and how fun is DC when you have stomach cramps and have to visit the restrooms of every building on the National Mall? Or worse yet, when your only point of relief is the back of a Coach bus with 80 of your classmates within in a few feet.
Don't get me wrong. We don't want him missing out on this trip. We are confident that he can make the right decisions for his own health. Our confidence in the adult supervision knowing his needs could use a boost and thus creates our conundrum. We worry because we don't want him feeling isolated by not going but we also don't want him isolated while there. Do the teachers fully understand this? Because we are his parents, we have thought about the worst case scenarios, no matter what the percentages are that they will or will not happen. We want him to have every opportunity that is available to him, not wanting to limit him but knowing that his choices are somewhat limited. It is our nature to nurture. It is our responsibility to question but it is also our job to groom him into being an individual. Is he too young to handle more or is he just growing up too fast for our liking? I'm worried that I know the answer.


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