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Assisted-living center had announced rates would jump before July closure.
HARWICH — State officials are calling foul on an attempt by the Royal at Harwich Village to increase its monthly residence fees by as much as 100 percent as the financially troubled assisted-living facility prepares to shut down for good this summer.
The state Executive Office of Elder Affairs issued a statement calling the fee increases during the closure process "unprecedented and exploitive" and said it had made the state attorney general's office "aware of the situation."
Residents at the Royal at Harwich Village received notices dated May 1 that their fees would be increasing — in some cases doubling — as of June 1.
Current monthly fees ranging from $5,100 to $6,600 were set to rise to a range of $7,600 to $10,000-plus, officials with the elder affairs office said.
"I think it's immoral, if not illegal," said a family member of a Royal at Harwich resident who asked not to be named.
James Mamary Sr., founder and president of the Royal Health Group — which also owns four nursing homes on Cape Cod — said the intent of the fee increase was to cover costs, not to pressure residents to leave before July 26.
That would be the last day of the 90-day notification period state officials require when assisted-living facilities announce plans to shut down.
Royal at Harwich Village officials announced April 26 that they planned to shutter the sparsely populated facility located in an antique house on Bank Street.
"We would never want anybody to consider us exploitive," Mamary said.
The extra fees were intended to cover costs, including staff shortages, that could have required the facility to hire more expensive contract labor, Mamary said.
"We understand the appearance. I can't even tell you how much money we're losing," he said Tuesday.
Some residents owe money, "and we took good care of them," Mamary said.
Officials from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs said they were in contact with Royal at Harwich management Monday about the fee increases, which they said "violate the spirit and intent of state regulations which require a 90-day notice to allow residents to plan their move to a new home."
Mamary said the final four to five residents who remain at the Royal at Harwich Village are expected to be moved out by the end of the week.
"We have everybody placed," Mamary said. "Everybody's happy."
He also said Royal managers "rescinded" the fee increases "as soon as we got off the phone with EOEA."
"Our reputation speaks for itself," Mamary said. "We're a family business. We would never hurt anybody."
Officials from the elder affairs office said they had received no new notifications from the company as of Tuesday in regard to the fee increases.
Mamary said the assisted-living facility's troubles started when state officials froze new admissions last summer after saying the Royal at Harwich Village had not lived up to expectations for a new special-care unit.
"The EOEA is just not experienced in this stuff," Mamary said.
The elder affairs office regulates assisted-care facilities, while the state Department of Public Health oversees nursing homes.
"We have nursing homes who do memory care," Mamary said. "We were more than adequately staffed."
The temporary freeze in new admissions resulted in a drop in residents, Mamary said.
He said the 28-bed residence had only nine residents when the closure was announced late last month, but state officials said 11 people were living there at the time.
State officials say the problem was that the Royal at Harwich Village decided to convert the special-care unit back to traditional assisted living after at least seven memory-care residents had already moved in.
"EOEA was concerned about management's lack of detail regarding its plans to safely complete the conversion, including a plan for transitioning existing residents in special care units," according to the statement from the office.
"The temporary freeze was lifted on August 6, 2018, after management addressed the concerns," the statement says. The freeze had been imposed in mid-June, officials said.
Mamary said any money owed to residents of the Royal at Harwich Village would be paid back, including partial rent if a resident moves out before the month ends.
But he said the fee increase imposed and then rescinded by the Royal at Harwich Village could not be considered extreme in the current assisted-living environment.
"There are lots of facilities on the Cape that are in that range," Mamary said.
With residents all moving out by mid-month, it looks as though the facility will close before July 26, Mamary said.
He said he has "no idea" what will become of the house on Bank Street or if it will go up for sale.
The Royal Health Group does not anticipate closing any of its nursing homes — The Royal Cape Cod Nursing Center in Buzzards Bay, Royal Cotuit, Royal Nursing Center in Falmouth and Royal Megansett in North Falmouth — Mamary said.
"We're terribly disappointed that we're closing" the assisted-living facility, Mamary said.
A spokesperson for the attorney general's office said the office was reviewing the proposed fee increase.
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BLYTHEVILLE COURIER NEWS THE DOMINANT NEWSPAPER ftf unD*in»i<>, * " K«^ VOL. XIYVIH—NO, 40 DOMINANT NEWSPAPER OF KORTTOAgrr ARKANSAS AND SOUTHEAST BLYTHEVILLE, ARKANSAS, THURSDAY, MISSOURI Sy 2 irrigation stems Are Shown Sets-Ups Said Useful on Some County Farms MANILA — Two sprllnkler-typs crop irrigation systems, which are believed to he practical for use b> some farmers of Mississippi Ccnin- ty. were demonstrated yesterday at the Earl Wildy Farm four miles west of here. Tlie aluminum pipe sprinkler systems were demonstrated by H R. Saxon of the Saxon Aluminum Irrigation Company of Fayettevllle and J. G. Lamb ol the Southern Irrigation Company of Memphis. The demonstrations were sponsored by the Arkansas Extension Service with James L. Gattis, Extension Service agricultural engineer, supervising. , The two systems were basically the same with the major difference being in pipe couplings. Both systems are designed for use In any type of crops on farms where a natural water supply is available the year round. Best for The systems w«rt compoMd >"cn a network of 40-foot length threes and four-inch aluminum pipes equipped with sprinkler nozsles Tlie sprinklers were fed with water from Buffalo Ditch, which borders the Wildy farm. White the systems are not considered "loo practical" for large cotton farming operations, they are considered practical for small crops such as strawberries, vegetables and for pastures. Water from the ditch was pumped Into the systems by gasoline- poivered motors at varying pressures. The sprinklers, which were fitted into couplings, oscillate slowly, spraying water over an 80-foot radius. Mr. Gattis told the 33 farmers on hand for yesterday's demonstration that the systems were prfvl- Ical for use where n year-round water supply is available because o( their relatively low cost and easy mobility. He said that on farms larger than 10 or 15 acres the initial cost of the system averaged S40 to $70 mi acre where a year-round water supply is available. Easy (o Move Because of the lightness of their aluminum structures, the systems alter once set up. can bo "moved easily by one man. Mr. Gattis told the farmers that the systems had been used on cotton for several years at bonoke but that they were most practical for smaller crops. In a special demonstration, Mr See IRRIGATION' on I'ajrc 9 Weafhei Council Votes to Prepare Ordinance Callin^SpeciaTWater Company Vote Leachville Wins Top Improvement Contest Prize Year-Long Project Pays Off in $700 First Place Award Leachville so t what U was after Residents of this West Mississippi town today learned that their efforts ol the past year have paid off —in tlie form of first, prize in its population class In the Arkansas Community Accomplishments Can- test. Back In February, they said they were shooting for first place Todav they made it. At an award luncheon in Little Rock today, Leachville was announced as the S700 first pri?« winner among towns in the nnder-2 500 population bracket. The contest Is sponsored nmnmllv by the Arkansas Resources and Developments Commission the Arkansas Economic Council-state Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Power and Light Company. Lonoke, Greenwood. Hardy and S> leridan finished in that order behind Leachville in the under-3,500 Paragoutd won first place In the 5.000-to-20.000 population class, with Conway, Hussellville, BntesvilJe and West Memphis finishing second through fifth, respectively. First through fifth place winners in the 2,000-to-5,000 class were Crossell, Brinkley, Augusta, Boonevllle 132 Towns Entered The competition is designed to encourage civic Improvements by the citizenry and judging is based on scrapbook illustrating programs carried on throughout the year There were 132 entrants In the contest covering mympjgvenicnt pro- !SS2vJ^5>;afe«fe'« jMfee, ~--^''ft''" . - *« : r the improvements iiwue by ihe. residents of LeachvillD'In their half-million dol lar campaign: Acquisition of a ?M,000 straw- oerry processing plant. Main Street park. Monument at Legion Hut and Community building. Laying of 175 feet of sidewalks Completion of a JISO.OOO sewer system Improvement. CoJislrucImn of a $170,000 grade school begun. Erection of $7.000 playground «in ! ^ S ," nd materlal acquired fo 830,000 Improvement s\rtem appearance. (farmers DEJ '9 NSTRA nON-rhnty-Uirce Mississippi Coun- go si look at two sprinkler-type crop irngalion systems at the Earl WHdy lar mnear Manila yesterday and apparently they liked wha they saw. In the top photo, a group of farmers look over the gasohne motor that pumped water from Buffalo Ditch into the sprink ler system, in the photo , a 5cction of the network Qf Pipe system is shown In action and in the photo. H B s-ixon of Fnyettevillc, who gave one of the demonstrations, shows' how a pump U.S. Faces Choice of Building Us Forces or Those of Allies "y HUSSKI.I, BRINES WASHINGTON Hl-The adminls- tration was faced with Ihe possibil one billion dollars' worlh of war equipment lo foretan allies from American stocks. It would be in Truman Views Future On His 68th Birthday By E|) CKEAGH WASHINGTON (AJ')_l> mi dcnL Truman sak >rtn,. v, 0 i eavi;s tll ,, Wnile Hollfie next having a good time and today Purchase Issue Faces Settlement at the Polls ''" n " ' a bl ;| ef calletl meeting last night, voted aiiUiommg n special election to put it >• Blythevillo buys tlie water company i Council. d ^ t0 ,, s " bmit " »>'»» ilCt '°"' Mayor Dan He discussed his future with reporters at B news conference which coincided v;ith his 68th Birthday and the seventh anniversary of Germany's World War II collapse was m reply lo n question as to whether he would travel abroad when he leaves oflice and perhaps visit Generalissimo Stnlln. fSt-ssSseS ds -_=£S SB S-i.Tya.'vra.E a. MB .tss-s •'ill be no World War III it labor- nanafremcnt disputes do not cut ng a might embarrass the next president. That Testimony on Big Airbase Conflicts Justice Department fs Due to Hear Of Excessive Costs By G. MILTON KF.LLT WASHINGTON W - Clashing testimony alleging and denying wide-scale graft and malpractice airbases in French marked today for at husre U. S Morocco was _. Justice Department investigation'. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson (D-Tex) announced his Senate preparedness subcommittee will hand a trans- :rlpl of the testimony to the Justice Department "for appropriate action." Johnson's group Is exploring charges that corruption and mis- rmngement have added tens ot millions lo the cost of the bases, started as a rush project during n war scare In early days of thc Korean fighting. The five oases, esnma&d to cost between 300 and 412 million dollars ultmialcly will bo handed over to the French government. Combine Built Base* They were buill by Atlas Constructors, a combine of five contracting firms. Two contraclor-bosses of the big project accused four recent witnesses of having given false testimony hat corruption was bi(?-.scale and lhe Job grossly mismanaged. J. B. Bonny and Lymnn D. Wil)Ur. the bosses, denounced the four and also objected lo leslitnony New set of city ordinances Numerous improvements to public and private buildings made by i n - (•1 tVlHllnlr- J ll dividuals. Leachville's improvement the de- ii the paign and its efforts to win accomplishments contest were scribed in a series of articles i Courier News in February. Ike Warns Of Cuts in U.S. Foreign Aid telephone '" nlst) oo Je««l <° testimony telephone glven by E y Uuggins _ ass(stani ; secretary of lhe Air Force, and U. Gen. Lewis A. Pick, chief of Army Engineers. They described Huggins and Pick as mistaken, but challenged thc "veracity and credibility" ol Col Ralph Reed, chief of Army Audt;' William J. Cassidy, a civilian audilor for the Army; Joseph Connolly, a former inspeclor on the job, and John w. Leahy, whom tlie contracting group had lired as a minor official In R policy dispute. """uii nun ixcua wun the possibil- ""«.-i",.ui IHOCJSS. H would be in il.v today that it will have to choose I nddilion lo thc equipment which Arkansas f OM M S (_p, 1rt | y ,.,<,""" | and conlmued warm this nfter- CI.OUDV "S,, C °" ig !?. t a " d tomorrow, with cloud .•Missouri forecast— M ay- over and Fri- north this afternoon and^Toi and over most ot stale Fri heavy thunderstorms likclv west tonight: cool in north central In afternoon and soulh Minimum this mornlng_63 Maximum yesterday—95 Sunset today—6:50. Sunrise tomorrow—5:03. Precipitation last 2* hours to 7 ^Total precipitation since Jan. 1— Mean temperature fmidivav between high and low)—79. M N "—BJ 1 ' mean tem WraUire lot This mie Usl Year . Minimum Ihis mornini;—44 Maximum yesterday— -,* Precipitation January I to date —1C.**. buildiiiK up American forces or those of its allies when it .ships arms overseas. This developed ycsterrlny when the House Foreign Affairs Committee Approved * fS.S83. iOO.OOO foreign aid program for the year ending June 30. 1952—slightly over one billion less than the S7.900.000.000 asked by President Truman. Most of thc cut was in proposed military assislance lo Europe. This — ~" """ <" i Jv*a mnanced by was slashed B23 million dollars de- def ense appropriations and not for...,;,- .._._ Kif , u .jjjj f, m< j s) _M Richards indicated the purpose of the transfer clause was lo malt sistiincjc under lhe bill. " "Military leaders have testified." Richards told newsmen, "thai thev needed all (lie military equipment !i!l c ,L" :f d r ° r , Io hei " our »'»cs ' ,. ^^^ ^ They said tlicmsclvcs it was vital. "Well, now they can supply that equipment but it will have lo come from Iheir own stocks (financed by spite protests of military leaders that lhe full sum was vital. o w e v r r, the House groups ' *" ^' ».i.m,*iu was lo make 1 amended llie measure in such a I lll ° adrmmsti-ntion (]cci(]c whclh ,. r way that if shipment of all tlie Alnrrirnn nr t '- r " i — arms requested actually is vital. a. military leaders could go ahead and provide the arms— from their own stocks. The Senate Armed Services Committee today begins its hearings on thc mutual security bill. Defense Secretary Robert A. Lovetl and Secretary of State Dean Acbeton are to be the wilnesses at a closed- door session. The House Foreign Atfairs Committee yesterday adopted several amendments. Including the one on shipment of arms to foreign allies . . .. of American supplies Chairman Richards (D-SC) said It wa.« " compromise between congres- Amcrican or foreign rearmament was more urgent. ... . tiPi—Gcn. Dwight Lisenhower told Congress today any cut m President Truman's S7SOO- iK°b,v°!end\o R cnr ^ ""^ this nation's defense program The message from Eisenlicwcr was made public by Sen, Connally (D-Tcxi chairman ol the Senate Foreign Relations committee. Tho retiring head ol the Western (iefen.se forces did not specifically ask Congress to relain the full amount of funds Truman requested for foreign aid. But he did =ay that any cut "would be heavily and seriously felt." ' 'Moderate sized cuK" Ei.senhow- er said. "car. he absorbed without critical damage." j The Foreign Relations Commlt- I tee has voted to cut a billion riol- f lars Irom Truman's requests. The House Foreign Affairs Committee chopped off another 100 million. Lightning Starts Fire That Razes Negro Residence Lightning was blamed for a fire that destroyed a five-room Nrc.o -m residence at 1017 South Dc nw in c American production and 11 Conon- gress restores the reductions that ve been made in his defense and foreign nid budgets. Right Down Joe's Alley The recent production iossca mid the congressional move to trim military and foreign nid spending, Iho President declared, are right t'.own Stalin's alley. Truman Baid also: —He has no present intention ol umouncing his choice among the various candidates for the Demo- :ratlc presidential nomination. But le reserves the right to do so when md If he phooses — and he said the 1048 eleclion shows he's a good judge on political matters. 2—lie hopes for an early selllc- menl of the oil slrlke and is not considering use of the Tafl-llart- lej' Act at this stage. He declined comment on the steel dispute while U Is before the Supreme Court. 3—There was no politic* in the Federal Reserve Board's relaxation of credit controls yesterday. The board uses Its control powers, he said, to meet threats of Inflation and deflation alike. He added he hopes Congress won't get the Idea llicse control powers are no longer needed. 4— He's confldenftlie Democratic platform to be nnopled at Chicago will support a compulsory Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). He said he hasn't budged a bit from his support of thnt plank- in the 1048 platforms of both and Republican par- thc President replied lhat dale Ihis counlry Democratic ties. Truman was given a birthday round of applause when he appeared at the news conference. Ernest B. Vnccaro of thc Associated Press asked him it he had nny tlicjurjhls (o express in connection with Ibis anniversary ol Iff4f> announcement that German resistance had collapsed Soberly. las devoted all Us efforts to m'afn- laining a lasting world peace. To date, through the years of Ihe cold v,'ar and Korea, we have been successful, he added. Conditions Grave But, said the President, conditions at the present lime are very grave. He mentioned lhe steel dispute, the oil strike and a threatened rvbor dispute in the copper industry. In the same breath he spoke of he critical attitude of Congress toward defense and mutual aid See TRUMAN on I'age 3 cnnw i Southeast Blylheville yesterday af ternoon. Fire Chief Ii<jy Head snld thci house owned and occupied by Ant- | nie McNeal was destroyed by 'he| blaze. A house next door, occup'M by another Negro, Jim Joiner was slightly damaged by flames from McNcal's house. Chief Head quoted McNea] am! other Negroes residing nearby as saying a bolt of lightning caused the lire. Inside Today's Courier News . . . Osreola sliows Ihe wav in ti::hl on Iraflir. itr.illis . . . 'editorials . . . I'.iRC f. Bi'hlr.il the IVIackbnard . 1'ilRP 12. Holland News . . . I'JIKC 2. Wilson News . . . Paste II. Arkansas News Uriels - , . t'ae<! II. Ex-Yanks lirlp Senators In slxlh win . . . xpnrls • • • TaRe 10. Oilier key amendments adopted by the House group included: 1. A provision declaring Spain eligible for foreign aid and earmarking a minimum of 25 million ?hl n _° mlC and military assistance j Red POW's Hold «J,i7SSST% rtb SjS^ U ' S - Gene^l proved for military assistance be DT.O.., v used to purchase equipment made , PUSAN - Korea. Friday in _ Th e In foreign factories. j Army announced today Red prlg- n. 3 ,' A }" ho ;' li ' !" r th c mutual secu-irhe^Al'lied ° ^^"IJ^.,-"'-? nty director to require rh Body of Nodena Boat Victim Found 233 Miles from Scene Sheriff William Berrymsn sald|Covcry of lhe Rirl j this morning that the body ol a today by I small girl recovered from a Mis- Kiwanis Lists 6 for Water Commission The board of directors ol the Kiwanis Club, at a special meeting In Hotel Noble yesterday afternoon, approve! a list of six Bly- thevllle business men submitted by a committee as the club 1 .- recommendations for consideration for appointment to a citv water commission, The list ol six men to be con sidercd for appointment, on a wa- .ter commission if the city purchases Blythevllle Water Company was submitted on request of Mayor Dan Blodgett and members ol Iho City Council. However, lhe board pointed out that Il's approval of lhe Jl.sl does not necessarily menu that lhe Kl- wanls Club favors the city's purchase of lhe waler company. Jts action, (he board said, was prompted only by lhe request of lhe clly officials. Names of the six men recommended by the Kiwanis Club were not revealed. In other action, the board approved Kiwanis sponsliorslilp of a Boy Scout Iroop. Details ol the proposal were not discussed but tlie club hns been asked, by Boy Scout officials to sponsor a 'troop. Red Blasts Fail ToMoveUJ. No Retreat from Denying Forced Return of Prisoners By ROBERT'H. TUCKMAN MUNSAN. Korea MV-Thc Communists today accused the United Nations Command of delaying a truce In Korea by refusing lo negotiate further on prisoner exchange. The prisoner issue is thc only one in. the path of an nrmlstlce in the nearly 2-year-old war. North Korean Ocn. Nam Il's verbal blast failed to shake lhe Allied dclegales from iheir nn retreat siand against forced return of prisoners to Red rule. The Allies have told the Reds that 02,000 captured Red soldiers do not want !o be repatriated. "Your so-called screening of our captured personnel is absurd " Nam declared in Ihe 18-minuic session ot Pnmuunjom. Nam spoke tor 17 minutes. Vice Acini, c. Turner Joy, chief U.N. Command delegate, called Nam's .speech a "propaganda tirade lhat can serve no useful purpose." At Nam's request, truce dele- Kates will meet aijaln tomorrow at 11 a.m. (9 p.m. Thursday. KRT). Ocn. Matthew 1!. KUU-u'ay and ! Gen. Mark W. Clark, who will replace Kldgwny as supreme- Allied I commander, arrived in Korea. | The visit followed by on i v one I day Rldsway's warning thai tK-i Allies will make no further concessions to the Reds to end the war. In Washington President Tinman said lhe United Slates will not buy nn armistice "by turning over human beings lor slaughter or slavery." y will leave Monday to relieve C.cn, Eisenhower as commander of NATO forces In Europe. For lhe second strnlghl day. Joy proposed an indefinite suspension |ficer'» name was not available 1 . lage. Ark., last night has been identified as that of three-year-old Patty Routon, who drowned in a river chute at Nodena April 25. According to the Associated Press the girl's body was recovered from' Old River, —'-•-•Mississippi lagc. iff's office. He said he immediately contacted relatives ol the child and established identillcalion. nrl s body at 1 a m P™! 1050 " an Indefinite suspension Jhicol County shcr-' 0 f nc e t)li!lli °"-'i until (he Communist are ready to talk business But the Ucds quickly called lor n Friday meeting. — *,... - The U.N. Command is willing to The child v.'as drowned along return 70,000 ol the 169,000 prls- with her father Paul Ronlon. 24, her' oncr s of war and civilians it holds live-yoar-old brother. Everetle. and i Tnat mn "i' w «"t to return to Com- her uncle. John Rv.afford, 19, when "lunist territory, the Allies say. a boat In which they were riding The Reds demand return of 132 000 capsized In (he chute. The Rcutons caplurcrf Chinese and North ko- and Swaffords live on Island 34 f enn troops. O. S. Knelncers at West MemnhL-, "™ r N " nrtcna ', Nam "Kain "categorically re- estimated that the girl's boclv tr"v' Swaffo " i ' s bo<| v »»» 'ound Mon-; i^led" Ihe Allied proposal. He eled some 233 miles down 'sltckm' d " ! ' at l! W f ^""""M Landing i tinned down a suggestion that ihe before It WHS recovered ' ; ne ' 1r wil ' on - approximately 13 miles Reds, ader an armistice. Sherilt Dcrryman s id ' ' r0 '" """ srr " e of ""' ac cufcnt. w» d /,,^ S - itlCnt "i, cd v hy clo!) )'»>! sliclbrothcThaie nVbUn located a " d was wearing and by a hair cla^p- -\ **- J " • " which 9. as skill Intact when t'lie'•-•'-- which feeds Into the River near Lake Vil- the people of t told the Alderman Lindsey Gunn moved thnt the city's special attorney Oscar Pcnriler, draw up necessary papers for a special election on purchase of Blythevllle Water Company, which the Council feels Is necessary to get an adequate sewer sy.stem here. Mayor Blodgett explained that all legal proceedings on the water company problem must be approved by Chapman and Cutler, Chicago attorneys, who are to approve a bond issue necessary for purchase of the company. The motion was seconded by Alderman Charles Lipford. An "olf-thc-record" speech wai started by C. O.-Miles, Chicago Investment counselor city Council retained to aid In negotiations, but a Courier News reporter explained that anything said at a regular City Council, meeting; could be publicly discussed and written about. "Well, I Just won't say it then '• Mr. Miles said, but he kept th'» floor. In silence, tor a few moments. "You coulont' Just not listen?" he asked the reporter. Alderman Gunn tolit Mr. • Miles that Blylhcvllle's City Council meetings were open lo the public and the Investment counselor sab clown. . . ; Objects to Special Metllnj Cotmellmeii discussed thc possibility of having an adjourned session of. the-meeting next Monday to discuss the special election ordinance to be prepared/Mr. Miles objected lo such n move, suggesting a special meeting to be called when "legal questions cm the special election are ..solved." f \ i : The meeting broke up Avtthout nicntlor. of, a notice of bond sale and accompanying resolution scheduled to come up last night, according to a City Council source. "The notice ol sale Is ready for action whenever the time Is right" Mayor Blodgctt said, this morning. Outlines Progress Here's what the city has done so far in Its efforts to acquire the wa- ler company, according to Mayor Blodgelt: 1) Agreed with Robert K. Johnston, owner of Btythevillc Water Company, on a price of about $1,300,000. The price changes from month to month as the physical assets and cash-on-hand balances of the company goes up or down, bub the difference cannot be very great. 21 Taken a 120-day purchase option, which expires July 25. 3) Retained Mr. Miles to negotiate a proposed, bond Issue. Mr. Miles has prepared a prospectus lor presentation to potential bond buyers which: sets out the terms under which the city will sell bonds and buy lhe waler company; explains the financial history o( the company under private ownership and compares it with the financial condition which would exist under mu- niciptil ownership: shows the amount the city would have each year to pay annual debt services on bonds and the amount which would be available to apply to retirement of any sc-.ver bonds issued; describes the physical properties and other a^set;, of llu« water c-m- pany; and describe-; Blythevllle and Mississippi County. iThe prospectus has not yet come before City Council but has been prepared with the aid of the Council's Finance Committee.) Kctain I.c.lal Cuunscl 4i Retained Chapman and Cut- Irr, a Chicago bind law firm, to investigate the situation here and hclpin preparations fur purchase so they ciin approve the bends. "The approval of Chaum.-n I'nrl Cutler on bonds is like * Gnot! Hoiisrkpep- in? Si'sil or UnriiTwvttrrs L'burato- ric-.i tai: on things: you buy in the h'orc." Mayor BIctK'Ctl said. 5) Hired o.-csr Kemllcr us special attorney to aid Mr. Miles and Chapman ami Cutler in regard to Blythrvilte and Arkansas law and to chert: Icoal papers for City Coimril. 61 Decided lo hold a special election lo put the issue lo thc people. Cily ownership of Ihe water company will S ivc Blytheville enough Sec COUNCIL on I'axe 9 LITTLE LiZ— bo-iy w n ^chvllle has been H. ,, (0 r - al < c Village to return the c He said h. wa. notiUcd cJ re- i body lo Leachville lor burial s een st I (0 r - al < c Village to return the child's -.-- ..e, iem-, ives interview the pvisoni-vs who havt; Mild Ihey would forcibly resist return to communism. "Your suggestion for an on-the- spot Investigation of the screening after the armistice Is doubly absurd," Warn said. 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The United Nations (UN) guiding principles of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) includes non-discrimination, full participation and inclusion in society (UNCRPD, 2014, para. 9). Unfortunately, many scholars with disabilities are not represented in the academic and library staff in universities. Able-ism conceptualizes the superior human condition connecting people who able bodied to images of radiant health, independence and strength (Mclean, 2011). In contrast, able-ism conceptualizes the inferior human condition connecting people who are disabled to images of poor health, incapacity, dependence and weakness. Post-secondary institutions are one context where ableist notions may persist as these understandings have become institutionalized in the beliefs, language, and practices of non-disabled people. Hegemonic ableism ability preferences related to functioning, and other culturally valued abilities intersect with other hegemonies (Hutcheon & Wolbring, 2012, p. 42). Just as race is considered a social construction of disenfranchisement, disability is considered a social construction of marginalization (Hooks, 1968, as cited in Michalko, & Titchkosky, 2009). Critical disability theory (CDT) originated from critical race theory circulating between the social model of disability and the medical model of disability. It is the spaces between the social constructions and medical constructions occupied by people with disabilities that are explored in this paper (Titchkosky, 2003). Critical disability theory represents people with disabilities on a continuum of human variation having unique voices with complex experiences requiring self-determination to overcome ableism in a commodified disability business that profits from keeping them in isolation and poverty (Albrecht, 1992, as cited in Rocco, 2011, pp. 7-8). The academy should integrate the principles of CDT in faculty and workplace policies to overcome hegemonic ableism that masquerades as economic efficiency. The aim of this literature review is to demonstrate disability as an authentic form of social capital that can enhance the academic workplace. First, the researcher will be contextualized as a research subject inquiring about disability in the academic workplace. Second, the theoretical framework of critical disability theory will be defined within the context of the social status of people with disabilities. Third, common myths about hiring people with disabilities will be deconstructed. Fourth, research librarians' intersections with students with disabilities and faculty members with disabilities will be examined. Fifth, lessons from research librarians' interactions with faculty and students with disabilities will provide a conceptual framework to help library students transform from library students with disabilities into working library professionals with disabilities.
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Undercover Rangers
Airdate: September 15, 2001
Katie and Trip spot a man promoting a protein drink, which makes a scrawny guy from the audience super strong.
At the clock tower, Jen and Wes try to build up the courage to ask each other out, but it ain't happening.
Katie and Trip arrive with the news. Jen and Wes are cajoled by Lucas to go undercover at the Super Strength Gym to investigate.
Jen and Wes enter the gym as a couple of hillbillies looking to work out. Jen gets jealous when Wes flirts with the girl at the front desk.
Jen snoops around, and discovers that the customers drinking the protein drink are being turned into robots.
She is found out, and captured. Frax reveals himselfand tries to force her to drink the robo juice.
Wes encounters one of the burly guards, who turns into a Cyclobot and attacks him.
He makes it to Jen just in time to save her from being turned into a robot. He frees her and they make a run for it.
Outside, they are stopped by a squad of Cyclobots. Eric shows up and holds them off. Jen tries to make Wes jealous by fawning all over Eric.
The con man selling the juiceshows his true mutant form, and attacks the Rangers.
Jen, Wes and Eric morph, but the monster levitates them and slams them into each other.
Trip, Lucas and Katie arrive andsave their teammates by blasting the mutant with their V Weapons.
When even six Rangers can't defeat the mutant, Circuit calls on Alex for help.
Alex contacts Wes, and tells him that he is sending him the Strata Cycle, and asks him to protect Jen.
The Strata Cycle is launched through the time gate, and Wes boards it.
Things don't look good, as the mutant grabs Jen in a stanglehold
Jen pulls away in time for Wes to zip by and knock him out.
But he'snot out yet, as the mutant grows into a giant.
The Zords are called, and the mutant does his levitation thing again to make Q-Rex slam into Shadow Force.
The Zords get their bearings and put a finishing move on the mutant.
Jen and Wes resume their struggle to reveal their feelings for each other.
But they are interrupted when the scrawny guy shows up looking for a personal trainer.
- Where did Frax get that mutant from? I can't imagine he would go anywhere near the cryo prison with Ransik looking to destroy him.


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Residential Property - Condominium in Placida
Listing Price: $579,000 (Sale Pending) Cumulative Days on Market: 578
Description of Property
Full views of the picturesque harbour which is home to manatee, dolphin and wonderful bird life are yours in this loft unit with kitchen updates and enough space for you to call home. Here, the Romanticist in you will enjoy the Tommy Bahama feel, complete with Africa-inspired wall murals and stylish bamboo ceiling fans. Your practical side will enjoy upgraded kitchen appliances, hurricane shutters and neutral tile in the living spaces. Close to pickleball and tennis, this unit it well suited to the outdoor life so easily achieved at Placida Harbour Club. Boat to the Gulf or paddle past mangrove islands.
Property Details At A Glance
Property Type: Residential
Property Use or Sub Type: Condominium
City: Placida
County: Charlotte
Subdivision: Placida Harbour Sec 09 Bldg 09 / Placida Harbour
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Half Baths: 1
Sq. Ft. Living Area: 2,865
Cost per (heated) sqare foot: $202
Year built: 1995
Annual Tax: $9,163
Homestead: No. This property does not currently have homestead exemption.
Condo Fee: $1,086 Quarterly
HOA Fee: $3,200 Quarterly
Association Fee Requirement: Required
Taxes and fees can change periodically, and other fees may apply. Please check with your Realtor for more details.
- Community Pool
- Escrow Reserves Fund
- Fidelity Bond
- Insurance
- Maintenance Exterior
- Maintenance Grounds
- Manager
- Pest Control
- Pool Maintenance
- Private Road
- Recreational Facilities
- Security
Interior Features:
- Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Eating Space In Kitchen
- Elevator
- High Ceiling(s)
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Electric Water Heater
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Washer
Fireplace: Yes
Window Features: Blinds, Drapes
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
Pool & Waterfront Info
Private Pool: No
Pool Features:
- Gunite
- Heated
- In Ground
Spa Features: In Ground
Water Front: Yes
Water Frontage: Marina
Water Access: Yes
Water Access Type:
- Beach - Public
- Canal - Saltwater
- Gulf/Ocean
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Marina
Waterfront Feet: 80
Water View: Yes
Water View:
- Bay/Harbor - Full
- Bay/Harbor - Partial
- Canal
- Intracoastal Waterway
- Marina
Water Extras:
- Bridges - No Fixed Bridges
- Dock - Wood
- Dock w/Electric
- Dock w/Water Supply
- Seawall - Concrete
Exterior & Construction
Property Features:
- Corner Unit
- End Unit
- Mid Rise
Architectural Style: Florida
Rooms: 7
Construction: Block, Stucco
Foundation: Slab
Roof: Metal
- Hurricane Shutters
- Sliding Doors
- Tennis Court(s)
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
- Assigned
- Garage Door Opener
- Tandem
Floors Total: 3
Floors in Unit: Two
Cooling: Central Air
Heating & Fuel: Central, Electric
Patio & Porch Features:
- Covered
- Rear Porch
- Screened
Security Features:
- Fire Sprinkler System
- Secured Garage / Parking
- Security Gate
- Smoke Detector(s)
- Mature Landscaping
- Oak Trees
- Trees/Landscaped
View: Water
- Cable Connected
- Electricity Connected
- Fire Hydrant
- Phone Available
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Underground Utilities
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Community Features:
- Deed Restrictions
- Fishing
- Fitness
- Gated Community
- Golf Carts OK
- Pool
- Tennis Courts
- Water Access
- Waterfront
Association Amenities:
- Clubhouse
- Dock
- Elevators
- Fitness Center
- Gated
- Marina
- Pool
- Security
- Storage
- Tennis Court(s)
- Vehicle Restrictions
Lot Information
Lot Features: In County
Flood Zone Code: AE
Flood Zone Date: 2003-05-05
Flood Zone Panel: 12015C0359F
Front Exposure: East
Legal Description & Other Information
Financing Available: Cash, Conventional
Pets Allowed/Pet Policies: Number Limit, Size Limit, Yes
Pet Restrictions: One pet allowed. 30 pound limit.
Number of Pets: 1
Pet Size Permitted: Small (16-35 Lbs.)
Max Pet Weight Permitted: 30
Zoning: RMF-T
Tax Legal Desc.: PHR 009 0009 0903 PLACIDA HARBOUR SEC 9 BLDG 9 UN 903 & PK/SP #3 & ST/SP #3 1528/1445 1579/2104 3167/2082
Parcel Number: 422002776101
Disclosures: Condominium Disclosure Available, Seller Property Disclosure
Section: 02
Range: 20
Township: 42
Listing courtesy of PARSLEY BALDWIN REAL ESTATE. The information relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the My Florida Regional MLS DBA Stellar MLS. This information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use. It may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.


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Culture Trip stands with
Black Lives Matter
Serra do Itajaí National Park was established in 2004, and includes around 57,000 hectares of protected lands in Brazil. It is one of the largest tracts of forest in the country. Much of the park is located in the Santa Catarina municipality where, interestingly enough, locals celebrate annual German and Italian heritage festivals.
Tierra del Fuego National Park is located at the continent's southernmost archipelago. The park's scenery is nothing short of breathtaking and consists of several different geographical features ranging from mountains and forests to waterfalls, scenic lakes, and glaciers. There is no shortage of natural fauna to populate the park, either. Andean foxes, beavers, parakeets, guanacos, and more call this place home.


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28 Feb OUT OF THE DARK
Hi dear,
I welcome you to my first talk on how Yoga can help you move thru dark times. Please feel free to share some of your experiences on tis journey. We are all encountering similar situations and issues and it is wonderful to learn from each other.
Here some questions for you to find out how Yoga helps you.
A) How did your Yoga journey start?
B) What was your intention, desire, approach and how did your intention, approach shift during the years?
C) What are your personal Yoga benefits and in which way does Yoga help you most? physical, mental, spiritual…
E) Does Yoga serve you in your daily life?
F) Could Yoga help you move thru crisis?
G) What do you love most about Yoga?
H) Is there anything specific you like to have adressed more in the Yogapractice?
Hope you enjoy this podcast.
I am curious to hear from you in a comment or even in a privat email.
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Pete The Cat is my new favorite story. I discovered it while attending the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Trade Show and wanted to share it with your kids (and you!). Hope you enjoy it as much as we have!
Comment Policy: Comments welcome, manners required.
I don't have a small child at all…but I loved this story. I think even an old 54 year old woman can learn a lot from this story.
My 4 year-old son loved it! I am a preschool teacher and would also love to read it to my class!
I loved this story! I'm going right out & buy several copies. One for my granddaughter, one for her little friend, & one for my best friend (she's over 50) that loves cats!!!! What a wonderful Christmas present!!!! Thanks for sharing!
Love "Pete the Cat" We were introduced to this book while my three year old son that has autism was in one of his therapy classes. He fell in Love with this book and the cd that you can get with it! He knows the story by heart now. I want to let you know of two more great books that we were introduced to at therapy class also that are awesome books " I Got Two Dogs" and "Marsupial Sue" both by John Lithgow and both are available with cd's also. I think you will fall in love with these children"s books too! My son is loving watching you read this on here. Thank you for entertaining my son and making my family happy with all your great recipes!
Christy this is from Conor (my extra special 15 year old!)
miss Christy: I like you reading to me and everybody else. You sing good. You need to read more story to us. It was fun. and i like pete the cat and his funny shoes!!
I'm 27 years old and I don't have any children but I enjoyed you reading "Pete the Cat". Cute cute cute, loved it!
I loved this book. I can't wait to buy this for my sweet little granddaughter. Eva Kate!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
My 4 year old twin grand-daughter's just listened to the story you read. And they were glued to the computer screen. What a cute story, one of the girls started singing right along with you. And girl if Southernplate should ever fail and we know that would never happen but just saying, You could alway's start a singing career. You have a really nice singing voice. A recording contract could be just around the corner.
I love my white shoe's ; )
ok gotta run they're asking to hear it again : )
I love this book!! I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it. My three children are going to hear this as many times as they will listen to me read it to them. I think I will also have them read it to each other. Keep on reading to us, you're great!!
Are you kidding me? This book is for adults–those of us who get our shoes dirty every day. Thanks for picking me up and making me realize that I love my shoes regardless of what color they are and where they may lead me.
Thank you for reading and singing whilest I was fixing supper tonight! This kid at heart got a kick out of it! Please read (and sing) to us again and again… and again…and, well YOU get the idea!! ;o)
Christy..thank you for reading and singing this story..I LOVED it!! I will have to get Pete the Cat for my grandbaby!! One of my favorite childrens (although I buy it for new Moms ) books is..Love you Forever!! I can't get though it without choking up with emotion!! Love you!
I know what you mean, Tina. I have a friend who has told me about that very book, and she says she can't get through it without crying, too!
Thank you Christy!!! That just made my day …i'm here singing…." I love my White Shoes…"
I started not to read this….So glad I did. What a great story with a lesson for us all….. Just keep walkin' and singin' your song… cause It's all good….no matter what you step in….
This book will be given to my 4 grandbabies…..6,4,2 and 10 months.
My auntlings would love Pete the Cat. The Nephew really loves books since he has started preschool. You'll read to them tomorrow since I won't see them before then.
Oh, Christy! My 19month old little girl just loved you reading to her. She sat through the whole thing, and I asked her if she liked it and she smiled and nodded her head. Then she waved byebye and blew you a kiss! We'll have to get the book soon.
Thanks for reading to her!
This book will probably be under the Christmas tree for my 2 grandchildren! Made me feel like the Energizer Bunny when you finished reading it!!!!!
PS I'm about to share this with my "clergy spouse" group of girlfriends – as United Methodists we never know what color shoes we'll get the bishop is gonna decide to move our husband to another church. 🙂
My gran-daughter, Katie ,, who is 5 years old ,, just loved you tellin' her a bedtime story, & went to bed singin' 'I LOVE MY WHITE SHOES "( smiles)
I think story tellin' is great for our little ones … THANKX A BUNCH!!!!
will make a great Christmas gift this year !!!!
Very Cute book. My daughter is in Dolly Parton's Imagination Library https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/firsttime.php
she gets a free book in the mail monthly and has since she was itty bitty. I think it goes thru 5 or 6 and is in tons of communities.
anyways one of her Favorite books she got thru this "Raindrop Plop" it is a very cute counting book. She will tell you she can read it but in reality it is just that she memorized it long ago:)
Yay! We love Pete the Cat, too! Great job, and thank you for posting this! My daughter loved hearing you tell that story.
You may not know this, but the artist who created Pete the Cat, James Dean, is the real heartbeat behind Pete. We met him a couple of years ago at The House of Blues Art Show in Myrtle Beach, and he is a wonderful guy. We talked with him for a long while, and he even gave our family a free autographed copy of his first Pete the Cat book. His wife He has a website at http://www.petethecat.com/ and you can read all about him and Pete the Cat on this page: http://www.petethecat.com/about/ and this page: http://www.petethecat.com/about/about-pete.html
By the way, Christy, the way you sang that song put me in mind of the 80's song "I Know What Boys Like" by the Waitresses! 😛
my 5 five year old is at her grandmothers, but my 3 month old loved it! she was talking back to you the whole time! we try to read to our girls every day, it's so important!
Dear Mrs. Christie, my Mommy is wrinting this for me. I really enjoyed "Pete the Cat". Please read more stories when you have time. Thank you very much.
Love, Callie
This is Callie's Mom, we really loved the book. Also, Page and Pallette is where I am coming to see you…….IN 13 DAYS!!! Can't wait.
My 17-month old son LOVED you reading Pete the Cat. He barely even blinked while you were reading. When you were finished he clapped and blew you a kiss. He's ready to watch it again. Thank you so much and I look forward to sharing future book readings with him. I'll definitely purchase this book for him. I too think it's a great message for adults; in fact, I needed it today. Thanks again!
loved the story, please send us more, sent this on to my daughter
Christy Jordan, God bless your soul. That was a wonderful story and you did an excellent job reading it. You also gave me the best idea and that is what I am the most excited about! My oldest daughter lives in Oklahoma. I grew up there but after I divorced my husband a few years back, I needed distance between him and I so I now live in southern California. Anyway, my first grandbaby (Jeremy) was born this last July. I was there for his grand arrival, but I miss him like crazy!! I love to read and I have been trying to come up with a way that I could read to him. His mama doesn't have the internet or it would be easy. Your post today actually gave me the idea. I could read books to him just like you did in this post and save them on a CD and mail them to him.
I love your stories, your recipes remind me of my mom and grandma's cooking and am so thankful for your willingness to share your life and recipes with all of us.
my grandson , Pete loved you reading Pete the cat to him. . he loves your website.
I'm Aubrey, Sheila's daughter (mother of the twins). I just had to pull up your website because my daughters were begging to see "I love my white shoes" again. Very cute story. 🙂
My boys watched this yesterday and then watched Kiss Goodnight (we have that book too) this morning and requested Pete the Cat again. Thanks, they love Ms Jordan and can't wait for more!
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Decade – The Cookie, Leicester
Support from – Wallflower and Big Spring
Some of us had the pleasure of seeing Decade on the Leicester date of their UK tour at The Cookie, along with some other great bands.
The first support personally was main highlight of the night, Wallflower had a nice alternative rock sound going on. We hadn't listened to any of their music beforehand so we had no idea what to expect but it's safe to say that we were more than impressed, There wasn't a single song in their set we didn't enjoy. The stage was flooded with all the gear of all the bands playing that night so there wasn't really much room for movement on the stage for them, but regardless their music really spoke for itself. The songs that really stuck out the most for me were 'Sleep Forever' and 'Inside Out'. If you get the chance to see these guys live we recommend that you do, they also had tapes for sale at their merch table and that was another reason to give them our money.
Up next we had Big Spring keeping up with the theme of alternative rock bands on the night, these guys delivered a great performance and just like Wallflower we had no idea what to expect from them. I like these guys because they were quite different to Wallflower during their set there were definitely some grunge influences within their music, that with some of the solos in the songs they were actually pretty good. I recommend you go and check out the track 'Buzzards Leave the Bones', that was the one that really stood out during their set. Out of all the bands that night Big Spring were by far the heaviest band there. Theres always that one band at the gig who bring that massive sound and Big Spring were that band.
Now for your featured act of the evening Decade. These guys are doing this tour in support of their latest studio album Pleasantries which is available now. It was great hearing most of the new tracks live considering how different their new stuff is the band still managed to fit in some of the older fan favourites in the set such as Brainfreeze, British Weather and more, it was quite funny as they would plug their new album then play older songs straight after.
As mentioned earlier the stage before was packed with all the bands gear that night but after each band played there would be less of a mess so when Decade came on there was room for them to move around and be more energetic. Vocalist Alex Sears can really pull it off live with their live sound matching up to what you'll hear on the album but with the atmosphere of live music I'd have to give the push towards hearing him sing live.


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Sima Samar's Hospital, Riding a Motorbike, Volleyball, and Spelunking in Jaghori
Jaghori is beautiful. A small, lush valley at the edge of the "river." Trees have been replanted.
Heidar wants to get a haircut and we need pick up food for dinner. We get on the motorbike, I behind Heidar, and I am sure I must have just implicitly agreed to be married to him by doing this. "Are you sure it's ok?" "Yes, yes, it's ok" We stop at local women's community center, a small structure that has been rebuilt and is being refurbished. Women can come here and learn to read. The man who runs it gives me an apple.
Back on the bike and farther down the path into town. The one main street. The rubble at the end of the street where the school for boys used to be. Heidar's haircut.
Back on the bike and over to look at the new hospital. Then to the UN for a visit and doing some email.
Head back. Stop for a quick game of volleyball. Heidar invites me to play. I decide to watch instead.
Back home. Cooking the rice in a huge pot in the backyard. Dinner upstairs. After dinner we watch some karate movies. Bedtime. Heidar and I sleep alone in the same room upstairs, his mat on one side, mine on the other. Still, I am surprised. Surely they think we are married.
Up early the next day to drive out to a nearby place where there are caves that go as far as you can see. Heidar's dad gives us knives and guns.
We arrive and get out ready to explore the caves. A couple of local boys show us the way. It's tough to climb up to the entrance. So much effort only to discover that they have been closed up. Villagers have put lots of rocks at the entrances, apparently to prevent their boys from going in and getting lost. We are told that this has happened in the past, that the boys never returned.
Back down. Heidar wants me to go the long way around instead of straight down the way we came up. I tell him, "That little boy just went this way, I can go this way." He says, "He's an Afhgan boy" and I say, "Well, I am American woman, and I'll go this way" Heidar is bemused but goes down first and insists on catching me as I jump. I don't want him to, but there is no preventing it.
We play in the river a bit. Heidar is filming, and playing Afghan music for the soundtrack.
We continue up the road and have lunch at the home of a relative of our driver (I think). Relax a bit, and head back.
Back in Jaghori, we return to the hospital and go in. His cousin works there as a nurse, and she shows me around. the is the men's ward. the women's ward. the outpatient room where they are examined. here are some very sick women. one has a tumor and is clearly wasting. its crowded. i wish i could do something.
The operating rooms. The story about the pregnant woman who hemorrhaged and died fighting for water at the water pump. A man kicked her in the stomach. They didn't have any blood for her. Without regular electricity they don't have a place to keep blood. Another story about a woman whose child was stillborn. How terrible. How she must have felt. Yes, she said, "All of that time waiting for nothing." I am reminded why so many Afghan families treat pregnancy so differently, why they don't acknowledge pregnancy even until much later, even into the 3rd trimester, and why the women don't behave and are not treated any differently -- they are expected to work the same, to delay eating at meals just the same. With such a high maternal and infant mortality rate, it would be difficult to be emotional and attached.
The staff at the hospital are so overworked and underpaid as it is -- there aren't enough people to treat all problems at any time of day. There is a room where the nurses sleep and eat while on their shifts. They take turns spending the night. They are very tired. My host says that she will look for new work after one more year because it is too difficult here.
We go back to Heidar's house. Dinner. To bed early because we are to leave for Bamiyan tomorrow. Heidar wants to stay another day, but I need to be back in Kabul by Friday, so we decide to continue as planned. It should take 8 hours to get to Bamiyan, so we plan to get up and be out by 8:00.


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Is this really the planet saving diet to feed the world?
by Paul Davies
What's Going On Here?
Scientists have announced what they believe to be the perfect diet to 'feed the world' whilst doing minimum damage to the planet.
What Does This Mean For Veganuary?
The EAT-Lancet Commission on Food, Planet, Health brings together more than 30 world-leading scientists from across the globe to try and reach a scientific consensus that defines a healthy and sustainable diet.
In theory this is great, but there are so many other factors that we need to be aware of, including food waste and efficiency of farming, weather, transport, to make any of these numbers actually add up!
"If we were just minimising greenhouse gases we'd say everyone be vegan," said Prof Willet. But it was unclear to the scientists if a vegan diet would actually be healthier!
What's in this magic diet?
The diet also has room for 31g of sugar and about 50g worth of oils like olive oil.
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Large scale farming has a massive impact on the planet and agriculture makes up around 1/4 of our CO2e emissions.
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(AhlulBayt News Agency) - Mal Sunusi Abdulkadir Koki on Wednesday 16th Safar, 1438 (16/11/2016) led Funeral prayer and burial of several peaceful and armless Arbaeen Trekkers martyred by the Nigerian Police at Karfi in Kano State.
Those buried include:
1. Shahid Ali Hasan Kura (22years of age)
2. Shahid Usman Sulaiman (26 years of age)
3. Shahida Zainab Abubakar (8 months of age)
4. Shahid Mubarak Hasan Kurna.
5. Shahida Fatima A Umar Maiduguri
6. Shahid Ali Haidar
7. Ahmad ISMA
On Tuesday martyred Ibrahim Gano was buried at Gano where Mal Ishaq Gano lead the prayers.
To date several bodies of those killed and taken away by the police have not been given to their families for a befitting Islamic burial rights. More so those held with many injured have been refused to be seen by their legal agents and are in a bad physical condition.
After the burial in a brief speech, Mal Sanusi reiterated the fact that every living being will eventually pass away, but the important pride is at what cause did you pass away. Alhamdulliah, those that we have laid here have indeed succeed and victorious for they have followed the very foot steps of Imam Husain (AS) who for his very faith of not surrendering himself to the dictate, wish and whims of Yazid Bin Mu 'awuya was massacred with his followers in the plain of Karbala.
Mal Sunusi also reiterated the stand of the followers of Shaikh Ibraheem Zakzaky that we shall never submit ourself to the dictates of the Nigerian government even if our own lives will be taken away by the forces of its security agents and we reiterate LABBAIKA YA HUSAIN!!!
He passed condolences to our leader Imam Mahdi (AS), Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Shaikh Zakzaky, the families that have lost their beloved once and Muslim Ummah.


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Under the Egg
Laura Marx Fitzgerald (Author)
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DescriptionFrom the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler meets Chasing Vermeer in this clever middle grade debut When Theodora Tenpenny spills a bottle of rubbing alcohol on her late grandfather's painting, she discovers what seems to be an old Renaissance masterpiece underneath. That's great news for Theo, who's struggling to hang onto her family's two-hundred-year-old townhouse and support her unstable mother on her grandfather's legacy of $463. There's just one problem: Theo's grandfather was a security guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and she worries the painting may be stolen. With the help of some unusual new friends, Theo's search for answers takes her all around Manhattan, and introduces her to a side of the city--and her grandfather--that she never knew. To solve the mystery, she'll have to abandon her hard-won self-reliance and build a community, one serendipitous friendship at a time. "Uniquely readable, entirely charming, and a pleasure from start to finish. Debuts this good are meant to be discovered." --SLJ Fuse 8 Blog "Riveting from start to finish." --BookPage
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In writing Under the Egg, Laura Marx Fitzgerald drew on her study of art history at Harvard and Cambridge Universities. She lives in Brooklyn, and this is her middle grade debut.
Praise for Under the Egg An Indie Next List Pick! "It's really a very compelling read and I don't know how she did it." - Kate DiCamillo on NPR "With surprising twists, heartwarming moments and historical facts, Laura Marx Fitzgerald creates the perfect adventure in Under the Egg. Art enthusiast or not, any girl will love this book." - GirlsLife.com * "Along with the themes of research, family commitment, and Holocaust history, fans of Koningsburg's From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler and Balliett's Chasing Vermeer will thrill at the chance to solve a new mystery centered around art." - Library Media Connection, starred review "Uniquely readable, entirely charming, and a pleasure from start to finish. Debuts this good are meant to be discovered." - Betsy Bird, SLJ Fuse 8 Blog "A fast-paced mystery...If Dan Brown of The Da Vinci Code wrote middle-grade novels, this would be the one." - Kirkus Reviews "Fans of From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler will find this another delightful lesson in art history." - Publishers Weekly "Fans of Blue Balliett's Chasing Vermeer and Elise Broach's Masterpiece will enjoy this art caper." - School Library Journal "A gripping mystery with high stakes and moving historical context...[Fitzgerald's] focus on restitution and the personal value of art adds considerable depth to the narrative." - The Horn Book "Under the Egg" is an exciting page-turner." - Deseret News "Riveting from start to finish." - BookPage "This mix of mystery, history and art will keep readers wondering right up to the surprising end." - Discovery Girls


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Another month has come and gone and I managed to get some fine SF reading done in between avoiding news coverage of events that reinforce my pathetic retreat from the world of humanity, and hosting traditional holiday events of which I dislike, and half of my family dislikes, and the other half doesn't recognize because Mexico, and we usually don't do anything for T-day, but this year, hey, we're in the same town let's do something, how about you baste a turkey and sugar up some yams, and can you make a salad for work because everyone loves your salads and this will be perfect for this season of boost the economy in the name of family and imperialism…
Oh, hypocrisy, you wear me out sometimes. And yet, I wear you so well…
In my personal and very subjective SF reading news, November was a month of body modification themes (both voluntary and forced) and my first tastes of big time vintage authors of whom I plan read more: Galouye, Wolfe, Pohl, Silverberg. My reading progress fared as planned, despite a deliberate slowdown just to catch up on reviewing. And, I think I finally exhausted my brief interest in new releases, so I hope to back off the buzz-bait for a while.
Books I reviewed:
I started November with a review of Robert Jackson Bennett's City of Stairs (2014) a big buzzy release that's all the rage right now. I enjoyed it, but not as much as most people, and I had hoped for more depth. It's a nice, pleasant read with a syrupy ending that most people will enjoy. As an adult woman, with male homosexual friends, I thought the book had some moments that seemed stereotyped and a bit Will & Grace-ish. I also guessed the ending way before it was over—something to which I am totally not accustomed with my usual "mind-bendy" reads. BUT YOU'LL LOVE IT. YOU SHOULD TOTALLY READ IT! CALM DOWN BENNETT FANS! WE CAN LIVE IN THIS WORLD TOGETHER! MAY HE WIN ALL THE AWARDS! (eh, he can have the World Fantasy Award, and save the rest for somebody else.)
Then I reviewed Daniel Galouye's brilliant Dark Universe (1961), a post-apocalyptic allegory of an allegory, modeled off of Plato's "Allegory of the Cave", from The Republic. For fans of direct religious criticism, this is an awesome read. Fans of linguistic studies will enjoy the morphology of language that Galouye uses to highlight the relationship between social dogma and misunderstanding. And for fans of Greek philosophy, Galouye did it better than Plato. Just sayin'. (Oh, and I mocked Plato with my own version of "The Allegory of the Cave." As you do.)
Of course, I jumped, nay, I back-handspringed with a double twist, to get my hands on William Gibson's latest, The Peripheral (2014). It has that Gibson chewiness I crave, despite some thin subplots and the jolty back-and-forth narrative that time travel sometimes requires. For some readers, the cryptic word coinage might induce anxiety and/or headaches, for others, it might induce disinterest. Not my favorite Gibson read, but I enjoyed it and I think it's a good intro to Gibsonian style. And 3D printing!
Then, I did a stupid thing and reviewed Gene Wolfe's The Shadow of the Torturer (1980) without reading the rest of The Book of the New Sun tetralogy, and I read it without any preparation. Boy, do I feel dumb. Turns out this book is all about allusions, and I thought it was all about this dude traveling around, checking out boobs. In lieu of a review, I had a conversation about my mistake with Gene Wolfe. Sort of.
Books I have read but not yet reviewed:
Forthcoming is my review of Frederik Pohl's Nebula-award winning Man Plus (1976). About a man who is biologically and cybernetically modified to withstand the Martian atmosphere for future colonization, and ends up resembling a castrated bipedal fly with bat wings. But he still gets the girl in the end, so yay! At times fun, other times interesting, other times flimsy, interlaced with subtle undercurrents about manhood, but I'm surprised it won the Nebula over Kate Wilhelm's delectable and poignant masterpiece, the Hugo-winning Where Late the Sweet Birds Sang (1976). (Seems like Pohl should have gotten the Hugo, and Wilhelm the Nebula, based on today's trends at least. Pohl's is more of a fannish book, whereas Wilhelm's deserves more critical recognition.)
I also recently completed Robert Silverberg's alien autobiography A Time of Changes (1971), also a Nebula-winning novel. In a world where saying "me," "myself," and "I" is forbidden… It makes me wish I hadn't skipped reading Ayn Rand's novella Anthem (1939) this summer when I was reading the Retro Hugo nominees… And I can't believe I would ever write that sentence.
Finally, I also just wrapped up my lazy, long read of the month, China Miéville's The Scar (2002). Just when think I've maybe outgrown fantasy… I really, really, really dig this book. So much so, that I'm not even going to tally up the pretentious and disgusting word choices of this author this time. (But I'm not apologizing for my Perdido Street Station post. That had to happen.) I would have completed this novel sooner, but I've been doing half of this read as an audiobook (the narrator is the best I've ever heard, tentacles down), and I wasted a week or two trying to overdose on a particularly addictive song that I just couldn't get over, instead of listening to this book. WORST SONG CRUSH EVER… stupid Cherub.
November Book Readin' Tally:
Books about outer space: 1 (but I bet it's actually 2 because ALLUSIVE METANESS MIGHT BE HAPPENING!)
Books about AI: 2-ish (twist ending, OMG!)
Books about body modification: 3 (and I didn't even read Delany this month. What gives?)
Books with "greenery as thick and cloying as vomit": Guess. Just guess. (Broke my promise, already.)
To Your Scattered Bodies Go (1971), Philip Jose Farmer
Flow my Tears, the Policeman Said (1974), Philip K. Dick (MY FIRST PKD! SO NERVOUS!)
Jack Glass (2012), Adam Roberts (Matt said he would read this one with me. Expect our tenuous friendship to end. Again.)
The Space Merchants (1953), Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth (So flippin excited for this one!)
No long lazy read for this month, as I have a big non-SF related project to focus on, but I expect to be able to squeeze in the next installment of Gene Wolfe's Book of the New Sun series, The Claw of the Conciliator (1981). I may have to call up my buddy Gene again as I wade my way through his dense allusive content, but it's all in an effort to become transformed, mind-blown, and amazed by Wolfe's literary skills by the end of this series.
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Yesterday we announced that after the lifelong suffering mental illness of the Huntress' singer Jill Janus gave up the fight and passed away on August 14 2018.
The case shocked the whole metal world.
Jill was a very nice and direct woman.
Everyone loved her and she had a nice word to everybody.
Among others Alissa White-Gluz and Elize Ryd also said good-bye to the singer.
But Heidi from Butcher Babies also described her thoughts.
In an article on Blabbermouth.net, now the singer's partner, Huntress' guitarist, Blake Meahl, said goodbye to his beloved couple.
The band was their children and made it with passion.
"I dont do much posting of things, and to post on something so personal and painful is extra strange but it feels necessary.
Jill and I spent nine years together creating a home, having a family and building our passion project Huntress.
The devastation of knowing I will never see her again is the most gutting emotion I have ever experienced.
Baby, I hope you have found the peace that you couldn't find on this planet.
I miss you so much and will always carry a piece of you in my heart.
See you on Aldebaran."
-stands in Blake's post.
Huntress was formed in 2009 in California and they released three albums:
Spell Eater (2012)
Starbound Beast (2013)
Static (2015)
In 2016 they took a part of the Ozzfest.
Jill was a truly special creative involved with numerous musical projects including her role as vocalist for female metal/hard rock cover bands The Starbreakers and Chelsea Girls.
In addition, Jill was co-composer and creator of an upcoming rock opera with Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Angus Clark and had a decade-long career as NYC DJ Penelope Tuesdae.
Her musical career began in childhood.
Beyond her accomplishments in the music world and her advocacy for mental health issues, she was a beautiful person passionate about her family, animal rescue and the world of natural medicine. She will be missed more than she could have ever known.
If you or someone you know might be at risk of suicide, Call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It provides free and confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week for people in suicidal crisis or distress.
Sources: Blabbermouth.net, Facebook & Instagram
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Vivienne was the wife of Gorlois, who was presumably the father of her elder daughter Morgause. Shortly after she was born, Uther was led to believe that Morgause had died and the child was smuggled to the High Priestesses by Gaius. The reason for this deception is unknown (The Sins of the Father).
While Gorlois was away fighting on the Northern Plains, Vivienne had a brief affair with Uther that resulted in the birth of her second daughter, Morgana. She presumably led Gorlois to believe that the child was his, as there is no indication that he ever found out about her infidelity (The Crystal Cave).
It is unknown what became of Vivienne after Morgana's birth. Though Morgana has often spoken fondly of Gorlois, she has never mentioned her mother, which may imply that she died when Morgana was quite young.
It is possible (but has never been confirmed) that Vivienne had magic and that she passed this trait on to her daughters. Before she and her elder daughter were separated, she gave Morgause a healing bracelet that was forged on the Isle of the Blessed, which Morgause eventually passed on to Morgana (The Sins of the Father).
If she did have magic, then it's possible that Vivienne was killed during the Great Purge, or that she fled Camelot and went into hiding around that time.
- What happened to Morgana's mother is unknown.
- It's possible that Vivienne was a High Priestess of the Old Religion, which is what both of her daughters eventually became. (However, no such connection has never been confirmed.)
In the LegendEdit
Vivienne, spelled Viviene, is one of the names for the Lady of the Lake. Also known as Nimueh or Ninane, she is the one who gives Excalibur to Arthur, steals the infant Lancelot, and traps Merlin in a tree. Vivienne was the daughter of Dyonas, who had married the niece of the Duke of Burgoyne. Dyonas was the godson of Diana, the goddess of the woods. Her father had served the Duke of Burgundy as vavasor, and was given the Forest of Briosque. The other part of forest belonged to King Ban, which he won through serving the king as a knight.
Her lake seemed to be located in Little Britain (another name for Brittany) in the Forest of Briosque. The lake was known as the Lake of Diana, named after the Roman goddess of the chase, hunting, woods, and the moon. Vivienne was only 12 years old when she first met Merlin in this forest. Even at this young age, Merlin had fallen into her charm, which he found irresistible. Merlin taught her some of his magic in return for her love, before he departed from her.
Vivienne would meet Merlin again, as an adult.
Vivienne was the huntress and the daughter of the King of Northumbria in Brittany, not Britain. Shortly after the wedding of Arthur and Guinevere, Vivienne owned a brachet (hound) and she was hunting the white hart. Her hound was stolen and she was abducted. Merlin sent three knights on the Quest of the White Hart,where Gwaine had to fetch the hart, Tor had to retrieve the hound, and Pellinor had to rescue the abducted huntress (Vivienne).
Again, Merlin, the great wizard and prophet, couldn't resist Vivienne's beauty and followed her everywhere. She again promised her love to him, in return for Merlin to teach her everything about magic. Before she lured Merlin to his death, the great wizard had built her a hidden domain and palace near the Lake. With his magic, he hid her home so that anyone who went by would only see a lake instead of her home.
When Vivienne decided to return home, Merlin decided to accompany her, hoping to seduce the Lady of the Lake. Though Merlin knew that his end was near, he could not control his passion or lust for Vivienne. On their journey, Merlin and Vivienne met King Ban, his wife Helen (Elaine), and the infant Lancelot, who was then named Galahad. Merlin told her that this baby would grow up to become the greatest knight in the world.
By the time they reached her home, Vivienne decided to get rid of Merlin, enticing the sorcerer to teach her his magic, which she would use to trap the wizard. When they entered the forest of Broceliande, Vivienne was tired of Merlin's company. She used the magic she learned from him to entomb the sorcerer in rock.
Gwaine learned of Merlin's fate and he returned to Arthur with the news.
Arthur lost his mentor and chief adviser. However, Vivienne took over Merlin's role as the king's magical adviser. Vivienne had also foiled several plots of Morgan le Fay to kill her half-brother, King Arthur.
Morgan le Fay stole Excalibur from her brother and gave the magical sword to her lover, Accolon of Gaul. As Arthur was losing his duel with Accolon, Vivienne rescued the king by using her magic to knock Excalibur out of Accolon's hand.
Later, when Arthur returned to Camelot, Morgan sent one of her damsels, carrying a beautiful mantle (robe) to her half-brother as token of peace. Vivienne, suspecting treachery from Morgan, advised the king not to wear the robe. Arthur forced Morgan's attendant to wear the robe instead. The damsel died when the mantle was placed on her shoulders, instantly burnt to a crisp.
Vivienne was responsible for raising Lancelot after the death of his father, King Ban of Banoic. Lancelot did not know his own name nor those of his parents, because Vivienne did not reveal it while he was living with her. Vivienne revealed only that he would find his real name when he became the best knight in the world. Vivienne taught Lancelot about courtly love and the duties of a true knight. It was she who sent him to Arthur, to be knighted, and there the young Lancelot fell instantly in love with Arthur's beautiful queen- Guinevere. Vivienne helped Lancelot several times either by herself or by sending one or more of the damsels who served her to his aid. She knew of her foster son's love for the queen.
Vivienne gave Queen Guinevere a magical split shield. One half of the shield depicted a knight and woman kissing, their lips not touching one another because of the split in the shield. Once Lancelot and Guinevere consummated their passion, the shield was made whole.
Vivienne was one of four ladies who took the dying Arthur on a boat to be healed in Avalon after the Battle of Camlann.


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My latest carving "Butterfly Gourd " topped with a carved wooden butterfly.
This gourd was so much fun to carve & paint. It also has to be the most colourful carving I've done.
Most of it is painted with acrylic but the blue and green on the butterflies was a trial using pastels.
I scrapped the soft pastel stick into a container then added a drop or three of water to the powder, mixing to a slurry. Both colours have a lovely glittery shimmer and I was hoping that it would show on the butterflies. However once I sprayed on the polyurethane it lost some of the sparkle but maintained the colour. Never mind, it was just a trial & it didn't affect the overall appearance.
I applied a light gloss of poly to the entire gourd to seal the pastel mainly. Then masked off the flowers to do another coat of gloss just on the butterflies. As i wanted to highlight the butterflies.
Then appled a matt poly to the base & top. Bit fiddly but not as bad as it sounds.
The wooden butterfly was the most fiddly as it took me 4 attempts before it all came together. The first one I tried to carve was with chisels but i was a bit too forceful and it broke. The next two were just bad choice of wood. Lastly I decided to use the power tool, As you can be a lot softer while carving and thankfully it all came together. Finally I attached it to the gourd using a cut off screw to locate it securely.
Hope you like it.
Video of butterfly gourd
In days to come I will be posting a lot more photos and on my dedicated
Facebook page -Theresas Treasures https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
-- Theresa, https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
9 comments so far
#1 posted 09-10-2017 12:12 PM
Very cool carving ,Theresa!! That is such delicate work!!
Nice going, Cheers, Jim
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!! Variety is the Spice of Life!!
#2 posted 09-10-2017 01:38 PM
Out standing project and work. Enjoyed seeing it very much
-- Brian - Hazelton, British Columbia
#3 posted 09-10-2017 01:45 PM
Wow! Theresa, this is a beautiful piece and it displays a lot of wonderful details and craftsmanship.
helluvawreck aka Charles
-- helluvawreck aka Charles, http://woodworkingexpo.wordpress.com
#4 posted 09-10-2017 04:54 PM
You have bloomed into a bonafide EXPERT working with gourds!!
Fantastic work!
Your painting is Great! Really adds more of dimension to the project!
Thank you very much for sharing your great talents with us!
-- Have Fun! Joe Lyddon - Alta Loma, CA USA - Home: http://www.WoodworkStuff.net ... My Small Gallery: https://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/index.php?media/albums/users/joe-lyddon.1389/
#5 posted 09-10-2017 06:54 PM
Sounds like you are having fun, and at the same time, the product is one of beauty. Very nicely done.
-- John, British Columbia, Canada
#6 posted 09-10-2017 09:53 PM
Thanks everyone. They are a lot of fun to work with.
-- Theresa, https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/
#7 posted 09-11-2017 12:38 AM
Looks good.
-- Kelly, Allen,KS
#8 posted 09-11-2017 02:03 AM
Looks fantastic, like the colors.
-- Julian
#9 posted 09-12-2017 04:45 AM
I recieved a message from someone who couldn't access my sites.
I hope these are better for you
https://youtu.be/1maEDLLdgMQ this is the video of this gourd
https://www.facebook.com/derrymore/ my dedicated craft Facebook
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia - No money, no opening ceremonies and maybe no really meaningful competition. It's not easy being a part of the U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping team.
Not only will the cash-starved American squad miss the opening ceremony Friday night, they face the possibility of being eliminated from their first event before the Olympic cauldron is even lit. Qualifying for individual normal hill jumping starts Friday afternoon in Whistler, a two-hour ride from Vancouver, site of the opening ceremony.
With first jumps for qualifiers on Saturday morning, Anders Johnson, Nick Alexander and Peter Frenette can't be in both places.
"I definitely wanted to go to opening ceremonies but wasn't going to be too bummed out if I couldn't," said Frenette, a 17-year-old from Lake Placid, N.Y. "It's more important to do well."
It takes a lot to "bum out" the three young men competing in a sport that hasn't received full funding since the 2006 Games. Today's jumpers rely on family for most of the $20,000 a year it costs each compete, choosing their sport ahead of college even if it means mowing lawns, washing dishes, and scooping ice cream to pay the bills.
They started their own private team, called Project X, from scratch three years ago, hiring their own coach for a group of top U.S. juniors, and finding their own sponsors.
"It's really difficult to do with how the economy is now," Johnson said. "It's huge sacrifice for us. Nick and I should be moving on to college, but we're sacrificing that part of our life for our sport. And it's an even bigger sacrifice for our family to work that extra bit to keep that Olympic dream alive for us."
They stay in the cheapest hotels they can find, wax their own skis and even sew their own ski suits to keep going.
"It's just a leap of faith that one day we will get funding if results are improving," Frenette said.
They have, with Alexander, a 21-year-old from Lebanon, N.H., qualifying for six International Ski Federation World Cups. Anders Johnson, 20, competed in Turin, Italy, in 2006 before blowing out his knee last summer, and Frenette is coming off a top-20 finish in Japan.
Women's moguls team
The U.S. Olympic women's moguls team arrived in Vancouver on Monday to heightened medal expectations after finishing first through fourth at a World Cup event in Lake Placid, N.Y., last month. Hannah Kearney, Shannon Bahrke and Heather McPhie all finished on the podium, with Michelle Roark fourth.
"It's incredible to be part of a U.S. sweep right before the games, and maybe it is pressure and more attention from American media," Kearney said. "But I would be excited to get the public behind us because we have four people with a really good chance at a medal, so tune in."
Unbeatable but inspirational
The brass for Canada's snowboard team spent a good portion of their half-hour news conference talking about increased funding and what it means to their squads. They talked at length about how the best support in the program's history had produced the best Canadian teams ever, citing 26 World Cup and championship medals last season as an example, and boldly called for up to five medals as 2010 Olympic hosts.
They were not, however, predicting any upset of American Shaun White, the reigning gold medalist in the halfpipe.
"That would be a pleasant surprise," said Christian Hrab, director of high-performance for Canada's snowboard teams.
"We can give thanks to Shaun for pushing snowboarding - not just our team but all the world's teams and all of snowboarding - and inventing the future, if you will. What he's done and what he is doing is fantastic. He's helped a lot of people open their eyes to the possibilities of acrobatics in the half pipe."


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Paul has been with the Life Fitness Academy since 2014 and is a highly motivated educator. Increasing exercise participation and adherence among the general population, Pual is committed to continued personal, and professional development in the fitness industry. He is keen to embrace new thinking, approaches and techniques and to create inclusive learning experiences that will have a positive and long lasting impact.
Founder of The Fit Box, Paul is responsible for developing bespoke fitness education and training solutions alongside the day to day running of one of the UK's first Small Group & Personal Training Clubs. With a passion for the format, developments and options available within small group training, Paul is skilled in coordinating and planning multiple bespoke training programmes. Paul works with a broad range of clients, educating, supporting and training to help them achieve success and develop new skills.
Paul has been delivering education in the fitness industry since 2006, and as well as his work with LFA and his own academy, lectures at St Mary's University in Twickenham. As a Life Fitness Academy expert educator, Paul offers a knowledgeable and professional learning experience, teaching customers not only how to use the product but how they can benefit most.
Paul's expertise is shown with his flexible and professional training style – providing education to suit the requirements of the facility and individuals; and helping develop experience and skills for anyone he trains.
Fully committed to his own personal and professional development, Paul is currently studying for a Master's Degree in Strength & Conditioning. His mantra with respect to education is learn teach learn repeat.
- University of Greenwich: Professional Certificate in Education
- YMCA CYQ Certificates:
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- Advanced Weight Training
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- Exercise Nutrition
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- Client Appraisal
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- Core Stability and Sports Conditioning
- YMCA Assessor Training
- Strike! Strike! 2
- Padwork for PT
- Kettlebells
- Triathlon
- Bootcamp
- Strength & Conditioning
- Exercise & Pregnancy
- Suspension Training
- Kettlebell Training Academy: Level 1 Instructor, Level 2 Instructor
- Performance Stability: Movement Fundamentals
- Gym Jones: Fundamentals
- Occupational Health Services First Aid at Work
Best Advice
Mostly do things that make you happy, but also some things that make you nervous, as if you're not prepared to lose, then you're not prepared to win. Share inspire and encourage others to do the same.
Favourite Exercise
There's something about a Dip. Oh, and the Kettlebell Snatch. And Squats. Recently I have been enjoying the Barbell Bent Row. I like the Deadlift.
Favourite piece of Life Fitness equipment
Anything big and meaty with a Hammer Strength badge gets me entirely more excited than it probably should, and I can't walk past an incline plate loaded leg press without wanting to saddle up and lift stuff. If I need to get sweaty then nothing hits the spot like the Flex Strider, and I really enjoy the rope pull on the SYNRGY, and I love kettlebells, and the Cable Cross Over Machine. These are really hard questions.
What qualities do you believe an exercise professional requires to be successful in today's industry?
The ability to differentiate between the wants and needs of the fitness professional/enthusiast community, and those of the general population. To understand how to support individual growth and ensure that exercise prescription is tailored to the client/member. And to make a commitment to their own professional development, which would include recognising the importance of taking time off , 'you can't pour from an empty cup'.
How do you see the industry changing over the next few years?
Clearly the role of technology will continue to develop, but what is really encouraging are the new breed of gyms, clubs and PT's who are creating fresh and exciting member/client focused experiences, lead by face to face contact. The fitness industry has been playing catch up with regards to customer service, but when it does this could see us starting to connect with a much wider audience.
What is your personal motto?
Actually I have 3. The message on my morning alarm reads 'make it happen', while when things get tough and I have made the commitment to myself to succeed I will mutter under my breathe that 'I can and I will', and so as to reinforce that actions speak louder than words my professional motto is 'it's what we do'.


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Vicinal Definition:
A term used to describe two identical groups attached to adjacent carbon atoms.
Vicinal Explained:
Any two functional groups bonded to two carbon atoms that are adjacent to one another. Set by the reaction between a halogen and an alkene. An example of this is the reaction between ethylene and chlorine to give 1, 2-dichloroethane (ethylene dichloride).


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The environment office of the Formentera Council reports that no more space is available for Plastic Free Formentera's coastal clean-up on s'Espalmador island, Sunday May 19. Between the twenty people who will perform cleaning underwater and fifty scheduled to work on the shoreline, a total of roughly seventy islanders have signed up to take part. Volunteers will set out at 9.00am from la Savina port.
Organisers regret that not everyone who wanted to take part was able to. Approximately twenty were turned away and encouraged to come out for future clean-ups.
May 17, 2019
Àrea de Comunicació
Formentera Council