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Christinne Muschi / Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he leaves the G7 Summit in La Malbaie, Que. on Saturday.
Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland expressed outrage that Trump had invoked a national security justification for his global tariff on steel and aluminum imports, even those from close United States allies.
'I really believe that he's going to do something positive for his people, for himself, for his family, ' he said. But economists disagree about his claims of a trade deficit with Canada, and many say it's misguided.
Trump's tactic of lashing out at reporters and labeling unflattering stories he dislikes as "fake" has been repeated by some world leaders, especially from autocratic and dictatorial governments. He has also refused to condemn the Russian strongman over the Kremlin's interference in the USA presidential election, at one point suggesting he trusts Putin's denials of wrongdoing over the findings of his own intelligence agencies. "Fake news CNN", Trump said.
Despite this, he insisted his relationship with Western leaders was at a "10".
The announcements come as Mr. Trump seeks to make headway on the deep US trade deficit, saying the country has been taken advantage of for too long, and he is fighting back.
"Please tell Prime Minister Trudeau and President Macron that they are charging the US massive tariffs and create non-monetary barriers", Trump said Thursday on Twitter. Trump boasted that he had been Russia's "biggest nightmare", but that the country should have a seat at the negotiating table. Canada has been adamant it won't agree to such a clause.
Trudeau refused and NAFTA talks stalled.
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"Something happened a while ago where Russian Federation is no longer in", Trump said.
Trump created a distraction when he walked in late for Saturday's breakfast meeting during the Group of Seven summit of leading industrialized nations being held in Quebec.
Just before taking off from Charlevoix, Que., Trump called the Group of Seven summit "really tremendously successful" before launching into a tirade about how unfairly he believes the countries in the group have been treating the US, while complimenting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and taking a shot at a reporter from "fake news CNN" in the process. "There is no reason we should have large trade deficits with virtually every country of the world", he said. "We have no reason to believe there will be problems on those issues", the official said on condition of anonymity.
"If they retaliate, they're making a mistake", Trump said. He said he pushed them to consider removing every single tariff or trade barrier on American goods, and in return he would do the same for products from their countries.
He later said, "It's going to stop, or we'll stop trading with them". Mexico is also a member of Nafta. He reiterated his longstanding view that the USA has been taken advantage of in global trade, adding, "We're like the piggy bank that everybody's robbing and that ends".
Trump's administration last week ended a two-month exemption to steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, Canada and the European Union.
But a grinning Trump answered for him: "He's happy", he cracked.
Instead, Canada's expected to issue a chair's summary of the meeting.
Sandra Bullock Was "Mad" To See Such Negativity Surrounding The 'Ghostbusters' Reboot
Shawn also took the stage for a performance of "Like to Be You" with co-writer Julia Michaels , as well as his "Perfectly Wrong". Ocean's 8 is going a similar riff on the successful Oceans franchise, with has had three films with a mostly male cast.
Trump is scheduled to address the USA news media at 10 a.m. EDT on Saturday. Trump said at the White House just before departing.
"In other words, let's say Canada, where ... the United States pays tremendous tariffs on dairy as an example - 270% - nobody knows that ... we don't want to pay anything". He is due to fly to Singapore to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which he described as a "mission of peace".
"Looking forward to straightening out unfair Trade Deals with the G-7 countries".
Trump was seated between Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, and Christine Whitecross, a Canadian lieutenant general.
Despite the seriousness of the matter, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Donald Trump were all smiles ahead of their bilateral meeting at the G7 summit.
But details are scant so far, and clear differences are remaining.
The summit comes amid the imposition of United States steel and aluminum tariffs affecting all nations including Washington's NAFTA and European Union partners.
Jackson completes move to Top 14 side
Ferris, who retired in 2014, said on Twitter: "Confirmed that my old Ulster team mate Paddy Jackson has signed for Perpignan ". Former Ulster and Ireland outhalf Paddy Jackson has completed his move to French side USA Perpignan on a two-year contract.


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The next interesting event which we liked and choose to predict is going to be again from ATP Estoril, Portugal 250 Series. Stefanos Tsitsipas faces off again the Portugal talent Joao Sousa. Yesterday we were right about our decision to think that Kyle Edmund and Joao Sousa showed an amazing tennis on the court after all Sousa had won again his rival of Great Britain.
Today will face off against the Greece talent Stefanos Tsitsipas who showed amazing results in the previous tournament in the clay season. It's quite hard to predict the winner here as both sides have a lot to say on a court. We expect Tsitsipas to brakes down for a while and Sousa to express even better. Having both in-form players which share nice shape and produce quality tennis, we don't expect someone to finish the match in straight sets win.
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Yesterday, Casper Ruud showed a disappointing performance against his rival of Spain, as he was defeated in straight sets 4-6, 3-6. So, we continue to follow ATP 250 Series and the next interesting game which we choose to predict is going to be from ATP Estoril, Portugal. Kelde Edmund faces off against Joao Sousa in an important game for both sides.
Against each other, both players have played two competitive games, each of them has won once against his rival. Yesterday, Kyle Edmund did an excellent performance against De Minaur and he really surprised us. To be honest, we expected that Edmund will not be in form for this game. He struggled a lot during the game. The British talent gave him no chances for something. Today, we are expecting Edmund to be amazing as well. Because he is playing incredibly well on clay and this is one of the tours where he is performing well.
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Yesterday, Joao Domingues was disappointing us with his bad form on the court against Simone Bolelli. We predicted the event to be Over 21.5 Games, but the doesn't happen. Joao Domingues is a typical clay player but yesterday he showed his weakest performance on the court. Our next event which we have chosen is going to be again from ATP Estoril, Portugal 250 between Pedro Sousa and João Sousa.
This is going to be a derby between those two players. Against each other, both sides are met two times so far, as João leads 0-2 in those direct clashes. Honestly, they are able to show an amazing tennis on the court, but after all João Sousa has all the chances to beat his compatriot.
What is common to almost all of these encounters is a lot of uncertainty and an overwhelming number of matches. It should not be surprising that both players are high-level servers. Our advice for this amazing contest is Over 21.5 Games.
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The next interesting game which we choose to predict and make a preview is going to be again from ATP Miami Open, 2nd Round. David Goffin faces off against the Portugal Ace - Joao Sousa. This is going to be their sixth direct clash between them. As the Belgium talent - David Goffin lead in the mutual clashes with an astonishing 4-1.
David Goffin returns to action for the first time since retiring from his semifinal match at Rotterdam with an eye injury. The Belgian Ace did not play a competitive match for one month ago. The Belgian talent has so far won ten matches in 2018, including his wins in the Hopman Cup and Davis cup but his performance in most of those matches was far from convincing. He was beaten by Pablo Carreno Busta, Julien Benneteau, and Richard Gasquet, and even dropped a set against Matthias Bachinger and Marton Fucsovics.
sousa seems to be gathering some momentum after going through a rough patch over the past five months or so, combined with David Goffin's current situation gives Joao Sousa a decent chance in this game. Our advice is Over 21.5 Games. Тhere is a high probability that the Belgian has lost shape and has not fully recovered from the injury.
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After a cancelled game between Joao Sousa and Gilles Muller. Gilles Muller refused to play in this tournament and the next event from this tournament is between Joao Sousa and Andreas Seppi. ATP World Tour 500, Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Rotterdam Open - also known by its sponsored name ABN AMRO World Tennis Tournament. Is a professional men's tennis tournament played on an indoor hardcourt. It is part of the 500 series of the ATP World Tour and has been held annually at the Ahoy Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Against each other, both players are met two times in their carers, as Joao Sousa lead 2:0 over the Italian Ace - Andreas Seppi. Currently, Joao Sousa is on the 68th position in the ATP World Ranking, while the Italian rocket Andreas Seppi stays on the 81st position so far.
The game will be a very tough as Joao Sousa is a typical clay player, while Andreas Seppi is strong and predictable when he is playing away from home. This is a huge factor, but after all, Joao Sousa to feel the atmosphere and he must take this game even in straight sets.
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We are very disappointed with our results lately. Yesterday, Kyle Edmund beat his rival of Spain (David Ferrer) in straight sets. Today have a large selection of tennis games, although we choose a game from ATP Basel, Switzerland. Joao Sousa faces off against the Argentine rocket - Juan-Martin del Potro.
Against each other, both players have played just one competitive encounter which is coming from the tournament - Olympics - Rio de Janeiro, as the game was finished 2:1 ( 6:3, 1:6, 6:3). This year del Potro have played four games on an indoor and he is undefeated thus far, while Joao Sousa has played five games on the same flooring but he took three wins of all those five competitive game in an indoor.
Meanwhile, del Potro won ATP Stockholm, Sweden, as he was playing against Grigor Dimitrov and he won the game in two sets. Dimitrov was struggled to overcome the powerful service. But this doesn't happen. The games line is 20.5 Games. This is very good to try it on Under here. If del Potro plays like on 22th this month he will win definitely in straight sets and our opinion to play Under 20.5 Games.
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Just like we did in the past few days, we are going to post the tennis game from the day before because they are starting early in the morning and we will have no time to post them or for you to follow them. The game which we liked for tomorrow morning is from the very good and prestigious tour of Sydney - ATP.
The game is between two players who surprised everyone as they reached this stage of the tour and these are the players - Marcos Baghdatis and Joao Sousa. Actually, we can say that for Baghdatis it was not a surprise as he was seeded here under number 8 but he got an injury in his last game in Doha last week and we had not thought that he will make it on this tournament. But actually, he was playing pretty well and he totally deserved to play on the semi-finals. The same qualifies for Joao Sousa for who this is his first tournament for the year and he already beat quality opponents like Albert Ramos and Robin Haase.
We believe that after the last night's game, where Baghdatis did 12 aces, he will not achieve something like this tomorrow morning. Moreover, Sousa is definitely a tougher opponent than Vesely. If Sousa is playing like he did it in the past few rounds he will leave no chances to the Cyprus player. Furthermore, Baghdatis is already 30+ years old and he will simply have no powers to play in this semi-finals, as even Australian Open is knocking on the door and he will want to rest a bit before it.
Definitely the Final World WTA tour is not our competition for predictions as the first two games of there we did very wrong predictions, now we will stick mainly on the ATP picks where there are two great tournaments in Basel and Vienna.
The game for today is from the ATP in Vienna and it is between Joao Sousa and David Ferrer. Usually, David Ferrer is the better player and he is favourite for winning this game but Sousa is a very tough opponent and if he is in mood he has all the chances to take at least set here. Also Joao Sousa must defend 250 points because he won the title in Valencia last year. This season there is no tour in Valencia so this is his last chance to defend his points. David Ferrer is playing not very well recently and the Portuguese is having all the chances to take a set here.
The odds are pretty good and we will go for them definitely. There is one head to head game which is from 2013 in Kuala Lumpur and that game finished with a win of 2-0 for Sousa. We believe that here we are can see something similar one more time.
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My first class was cancelled today which meant I didn't have class until 10 and didn't have to get up until 8 which was amazing!! What was not so amazing was the it was hotter at 8 am today than it was at 4 pm, who knew.
I decided to take Scarlett for this run and it was her longest run yet, 4 miles (up from her regular 3). The fact that it was so hot and humid did not bode well for us. She pulled me back the first two miles (as she always does on the way out) but then was able to pick up the pace toward the end, her last split was a 7:00 min/mile with the first split an 8:53 min/mile. She is the master of negative splits, haha.
The run itself was insane though, we were not in sync. There was so much more traffic at 8 than there is at 6 or 7. Trucks were honking at us, which scared her and made her dart all over the place. There was a huge thunderstorm last night so there were puddle everywhere, which she gladly jumped in every single one. She kept really trying to herd me today, which she always does but was especially bad today. I think because it was a different route than the same 3 mile loops she has gotten so used to. Anyway, she tripped me like 4 times and one time I was so close to actually face-planting it was outrageous.
To top off her lovely behavior, she had pooped in the yard right before we left so I didn't bring a bag with us like I normally do, but she dug her heels in and leg one go right in the middle of the battery with so many people watching. I was horrified, there was nothing I could do and I certainly wasn't picking it up with my hands. I said a quick "I'm sorry" to the gods and prayed for rain soon (which we got this afternoon) and continued on our way.
I absolutely love my four-legged running partner, but shesh, sometime she is more trouble than she is worth!!


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Jennifer Schwartz Berky, 53, is a Democrat legislator of Ulster County in mid-Hudson Valley, New York.
Last May, Berky was pulled over for a minor speeding infraction — going 43-mph in a 30-mph zone. Her response was to go into an epic, 26-minute, histrionic meltdown, including:
- Pretending to hyperventilate.
- Saying she's having a panic attack and that she has PTSD: "I'm having a panic attack! [uncontrolled breathing] … I'm gonna take it to the court, because [uncontrolled breathing and screaming] … I have PTSD!"
- Claiming she's broke: "Please don't give me a ticket, I'm broke. I'm completely broke. And if you tell people, it's going to hurt me." "Please don't give me a ticket, I can't afford it."
- Accusing the officer of unfairly targeting her: "Why would you pull me over instead of someone else? … I'm broke! I'm totally broke! I'm totally broke! This is very upsetting to me." "I'm going to tell [the court] you singled me out!" "I don't feel safe anymore. I don't feel safe anymore."
- Denial: "I always do everything right and I follow the law and I was at the same pace as every other car!" "I couldn't go slower; they honk! They honk at you!"
- Using her governmental position to get out of the ticket: "You're not gonna let me go even though I'm a county legislator?" "I am late for a job meeting … and this is my career!"
- Screeching and making fake crying sounds.
When the admirably calm and composed police officer said he would cut her a break and write her up for the much lighter infraction of seatbelt violation, Berky got angrier and threatened: "I'm protesting this in court! First of all, it's not the right charge!"
His generous offer spurned, the officer cited Berky for the initial speed violation.
Her 26-minute meltdown was captured on the patrol car's dash cam video that only recently was released to the public.
After the video was released, Berky issued this apology on Facebook:
"The video released earlier this week of my town of Ulster traffic stop captured a tough moment for me. Like so many working families, I too face tough times and stressful situations. As a professional, a public servant and a mother, I know my interaction with Police Officer Gary Short was unacceptable. I want to apologize to Officer Short and thank him for his patience and professionalism with me during a very difficult time. I hope to use it to grow and learn how to better represent the diverse working families who reside in the great city of Kingston."
Amanda Prestigiacomo of The Daily Wire observes:
"Yes, this clearly unstable human being is responsible for making laws, which is super comforting…. The legislator is up for reelection on November 7. Berky has degrees in art history and urban planning from Columbia University."
According to the Daily Freeman, on November 7 Berky lost her reelection bid when she was defeated by Republican Brian Woltman 1,030-811.
We can only imagine her hyperventilating histrionics at news of her defeat.


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Two weeks into 2016, I don't have any resolutions. I don't have anything particularly exciting to report, either.
The newness of Korea has finally worn off and I go about my days here. In the mornings, I might go to the supermarket. Or do my laundry. Or clean my little apartment. Then, I go to work from about 2:30 until 10. I love being in the classroom. I love my students. It might sound cliché, but seeing their smiling faces really brightens up my day. I get hugs and candy while I teach them new words and songs and tongue twisters. They like to ask me questions and I like to answer them.
Sometimes, kids are gross. Like the kid who sat in class licking his knuckles and then rubbed them all over his face. Sometimes, kids are mean. Like the kid who said a bad word to one of my favorite little girls, but then the rest of the class stood up to him. Which was awesome.
Some days, Steve and I will get dinner after work. On the weekends, we might do some exploring. Last weekend, we finally got around to seeing a movie here. We saw Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch (which was only released in theatres in Asia). It was good, but we were pretty confused because neither of us had ever seen the TV series. Other days, we'll just stay in and eat snacks and watch old BBC shows on Netflix.
I can't wait to go to Tokyo to visit my friend Eri. She wants to take me to the Ghibli Museum, Asakusa, the Tokyo Skytree, and Tsukiji Market. I'd also love to visit some other temples and museums, see Shinjuku and Harajuku, and eat copious amounts of sushi. It's so easy to travel here!
There are so many things left on my Korean bucket list, as well. Steve and I are constantly talking about traveling. We may or may not a wanderlust problem. Our ideas and and plans seem to change regularly. Should we go to the Philippines? Or Taiwan? (I really wanted to do Thailand and Vietnam, but by the time my contract ends it will be wet season there.) The possibilities are endless!
I still have plenty of time left in Korea, despite the fact that it seems to be going by rather quickly. I'm really looking forward to seeing what this year has to offer.
Also, I just want to say thank you to my mom and all my friends at home for always being here for me even though we're so far away from each other physically. I appreciate the e-mails and the Skype sessions and the cards and the gifts. I miss everyone so much, but I am so grateful for the Internet because it makes everything a whole lot easier. You're all freakin' amazing.
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Colorful Wedding at William Aiken House :: Kelli & Stew
Calling all brides who love a healthy dose of color – this Southern wedding is for you! Kelli and Stew's Charleston celebration took its green and yellow palette from their wedding venue, and we think you'll love the cheerful floral arrangements, stunning reception space and the punchy paper details!
"The William Aiken House itself was our main inspiration when planning our wedding. We choose a fresh color palate to go with the yellow exterior, and kept the décor and floral simple to accent the beautiful backdrop!"
The Ceremony
"My Dad's surprise speech to Stew as he gave me away was my favorite part of the ceremony – I'll never forget that moment."
Your ceremony in three words. Sweet, simple, surprising.
Why did you choose this location for your ceremony? We knew instantly that we wanted to be married beneath the beautiful magnolia tree in the courtyard of the William Aiken House.
What was your ceremony music?
Seating of the Mother – "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire" by J.S. Bach.
Bridal Entrance – Pachelbel's "Canon in D."
Recessional – "Hornpipe" from G.F. Handel's Water Music.
Who officiated your ceremony? Stew's uncle Shawn. He is a Presbyterian minister, and was able to make our ceremony feel very personal.
How did you go about planning your ceremony? Shawn wrote the script just for us, and we exchanged traditional vows. I wanted my brother to give a reading, my friend Kelly helped me choose a poem.
What were your ceremony readings? My brother read the poem 'i carry your heart with me' by EE Cummings in memory of our Mom.
Did you include any traditions in your ceremony? My Dad was so happy and proud to walk me down the aisle.
Is there anything else that helps tell the story of your wedding? It was a magical day! I smiled so much everyone was asking if my face was sore the next day.
The Reception
"Our reception was fun, tasty, and filled with Southern charm – just like I'd always imagined!"
Why did you choose this location for your reception? The house and grounds are beautiful! It had the casual Southern elegance I wanted, and the location in downtown Charleston made it easy for our guests to enjoy the city that Stew and I love.
How did you use the space at your venue? We set up tables in the Wragg ballroom, whose doors open out onto the patio, as well as outside. Later in the evening, we danced beneath a tent in the courtyard.
Did you have a signature cocktail? Mint Juleps, a classic Southern cocktail.
What was your wedding menu? Oysters, shecrab soup, duck steamed buns, and a display of Southern goodies to start. For dinner, we served shrimp and grits, BBQ pulled pork, and fried chicken.
What type of cake or dessert did you serve? Rather than serve a cake, we had mini-cupcakes and a few other mini sweet treats.
What was your favorite moment or part of the reception? Every last minute, but if I have to pick just one, it would be our first dance. The song was written by a friend of ours.
What was your first dance song? Our first dance was "What You Do to Me," written by Suzie Brown. My dad and I danced to "Daddy's Angel" by TC Carter Music, and Stew and his mom cut a rug to "Have I Told You Lately That I Love You" by Van Morrison.
What was the best advice you received as a bride? Enjoy every single minute.
What advice do you have for other couples in the midst of planning a wedding? Always remember that its supposed to be fun! If it stops being fun, fix it.


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Many missing people never return home. In this sense, Salman Haider is lucky. The blogger and activist who was 'kidnapped' in Rawalpindi earlier this month is reported to be back with his family. What happened to him and who made him vanish we do not know. What we do know is that he and his family have gone through an unimaginable ordeal.
When it comes to the question of who abducted Mr. Haider and his fellow bloggers, the usual suspects are mentioned in hushed tones. They make people vanish like Houdinis, it is said, and no one dare question them in a place like Pakistan.
In a place like Pakistan?
What does this even mean? Is it a resignation to the fact that in this land some will always be more equal than others? That in this land some will always hover above the law in the name of enforcing the same law? That in this land the security of life and liberty will always remain compromised despite the trappings of law under the canopy of constitutional democracy?
If there is a genuine success of the State in this land, it is to convince the people that life in Pakistan is permanently painted in colours of inequality and selective application of law. This success has spawned an ingrained belief that it is better to accept the harsh State-carved reality and learn to live with it than to engage in a struggle aimed at making Pakistan a truly democratic and pluralistic society.
The vanishing and subsequent re-surfacing of Salman Haider is symptomatic of this deep malaise that afflicts our land. It is a malaise that is not limited to the unchecked power of the intelligence agencies or their ilk but is in fact an amalgam of the unrestrained exercise of authority by minions of the State. The abduction of Salman Haider was as abhorrent as the extra-judicial killings by 'encounter-specialist' cops, or the torture of citizens in thanas, or the rape of women by policemen or the thousands of other examples of State musketeers trampling weaker sections of society — and the law itself — under their feet.
Such indignities are heaped upon citizens on a daily basis. The State, it seems, is an equal opportunity harasser across the four provinces. The rule of power here is inversely proportional to the rule of law. While the case of Salman Haider and his fellow bloggers got reported and highlighted, countless other instances of State-sanctioned brutality and violations of law go unnoticed across this fair land. A majority of us apparently have become immune to it and shrug it off as an unfortunate incident that occurred somewhere deep within the bowels of our society. If it didn't happen to us or people like us, it really does not matter.
But it so does. For herein lies the core of the problem. While we lurch from crises to crises — a Panamagate here and a Memogate there — and while we grapple with the episodic dramatics on the floor of parliament and on the steps of the courts all in the name of the people, the people themselves remain chained to a medieval system in which rule of law is a bird best caged. In the political Colosseum, we can do no more than cheer the partisan gladiators as they battle for the spoils of power.
The abduction of Salman Haider is a vicious blow against our body politic. It has shattered all our pretensions about rights and privileges and the so-called power bestowed upon 'We the People'. If those who kidnapped him are not brought to justice, the message from the State is loud and clear: You can have your parliaments and courts; you can have your Constitution and free speech and all that comes along with it, but if you think you are safe from us, think again."
But wait. Isn't that the message we are sent every day of every month except that we are too numb to digest it? Isn't that the message to 'We the People' every time a false FIR is registered in a police station and a genuine one is not? Isn't this the message every time a genuine patient is denied care in a government hospital and a political patient is allotted a VIP room to save him from jail? Isn't this the message every time family members of the accused are arrested at their homes as official hostages while genuine criminals roam around the corridors of power laden with a sense of entitlement and privilege? The message hasn't changed, the method hasn't changed, so where is the promised change?
In the selection of the members of the Election Commission? In the appointment of chairman NAB? In the appointment of judges and generals? Do please notice the contours of this promised change and who it embraces. Are we hapless spectators watching and applauding a theatre of the absurd while being condemned to live within the confines of a system that will not be reformed by those who benefit from this shameless lack of reform?
Hear the howling laughter of those who abducted Salman Haider. They live to abduct another day. Hear the triumphant chuckle of those who control the executive and bend it to their interests. They live to bend another day. And hear the roaring guffaw of those for whom escape from the claws of law is one phone call away. They live to live above the law for days on end.
The tragic saga of life in Pakistan is not that Salman Haider got abducted and miraculously released, but that nothing suggests that we are any safer from the State and the tyranny of its legislative, executive and judicial branches than we were prior to the dawn of the glorious democratic era. The power elite fight it out in the sacred halls of power while the core of the problem continues to fester like wound. If there is a way out of this maze, it is surely very well disguised.
We the People have never been lonelier.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 29th, 2017.
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As it turns out, the chest was the simpler of the two, by far. It functions almost identically to the way our current door works, with the exception that the chest in the real world has no bottom, and allows the player to drop down through it. The difference was that functionally I had to show that, and thus there is a little bit of a camera lerp to showcase that. Because there are only two features, and they're both very visual, I figure this week I'll include gifs to elaborate my progress (One day I'll have gifs that aren't god awful quality).
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Jason Robinson studied at the College of Southern Maryland in fine arts from 1996 to 1998, and then at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 1998 to 2003, and graduated with a bachelor in fine arts.[1]
Jason Robinson has worked from 2009 to 2011 as a contract artist for WayForward, participating to a few projects, including Shantae: Risky's Revenge as an illustrator. In 2011, he contributed arts for the Tohoku 2011 disaster relief project, "Little Hands". From 2011 to 2013, he worked at Lab Zero Games on Skullgirls.
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"Finally, I suspect that it is by entering that deep place inside us where our secrets are kept that we come perhaps closer than we do anywhere else to the One who, whether we realize it or not, is of all our secrets the most telling and the most precious we have to tell." Frederick Buechner
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
"Narrow Shafts of Divine Light"
Well, it must REALLY be a slow news week!
Susan Russell posted a quote from me over at her blog and the "Alphabet Soup Evangelicals" who form splinter groups like AAC, CANA, FiFNA, and AMiA have been jumping up and down like badly behaved kids at Starbucks.
My quote was: "It occurs to me that this is deja vu all over again. History is repeating itself. We are in the midst of the Pelagian Controversy - the Celtic Catholic monk who had a high doctrine of human nature and the fiery North African Bishop who saw the world through the lens of 'original sin'.
Except, this time, the North Americans in general and LGBT people in particular are being used as the wedge between the two countries.
The old African saying is: When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers.
We are the grass here, folks.
We need to let these two elephants duke it out someplace else, so we can get on with the work of being the Body of Christ in the world - however and wherever it is we see Jesus."
Well, Brad Drell, who recently posted a long lament about how he's thinking about joining the Baptist church, wrote me and said, "Well, Elizabeth, you are complaining about being called a heretic and then you bring up Pelagius. The man who denied that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross was necessary to cleanse us from our sins, because, get this, we aren't sinful."
See? That's the problem with history - even the history of the church. It's written by the victor and so must always be understood from that perspective.
Here's what those who didn't win say about one of their own:
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Prayers and Readings from the Northumbria Community."
Pelagius (c. 350 – 418): August 28, 2006
We have chosen to mark Pelagius' memory on the feast day normally assigned to Augustine of Hippo, who did so much to malign Pelagius and who is the source of many erroneous teachings and emphases that still dog Christian thinking today.
Pelagius was a British theologian, teacher, writer and soul-friend who settled in Rome. He was highly spoken of at first – even by Augustine. He taught about the value of soul-friendship. He celebrated the fact that the goodness of God cries out through all of creation, for 'narrow shafts of divine light pierce the veil that separates heaven from earth.'
But soon he was criticized for teaching women to read Scripture, and for believing that the image of God is present in every new-born child, and that sex is a God-given aspect of our essential creation. He did not deny the reality of evil or its assault on the human soul, or the habitual nature of sin.
Augustine's own peculiar ideas were in stark contrast, seeing humanity as essentially evil, and polluted by the sexual activity which causes conception to occur.
Augustine tried twice in 415 to have him convicted of heresy – on both occasions Pelagius was exonerated in Palestine. In 416 Augustine and the African bishops convened two diocesan councils to condemn him and Celestius, another Celt. In 417 the Bishop of Rome called a synod to consider the conflict, and declared Pelagius' teaching entirely true, and urged the African bishops to love peace, prize love, and seek after harmony.
They ignored this, and in 418 they persuaded the State to intervene and banish Pelagius from Rome for disturbing the peace. The Church then was obliged to uphold the Emperor's judgment, and excommunicated and banished him, though no reasons were made clear. He returned to Wales, probably to the monastery of Bangor.
Two centuries later all the same ideas were still to be found in Celtic Christianity. History is written by the victors, so most reports of what Pelagius said are given from Augustine's viewpoint, not in his own balanced and sensible words. He was also criticized for being a big, enthusiastic man, stupid from eating porridge and over-confident in his own strength, and for wearing his hair in an inappropriate style!
3 comments:
- The AoM said...
How dare you introduce facts.
Grace and peace in the Name of the Lord.
- Wed Mar 07, 10:26:00 AM
- SUSAN RUSSELL said...
"He was also criticized for being a big, enthusiastic man, stupid from eating porridge and over-confident in his own strength, and for wearing his hair in an inappropriate style!"
So the Celtics had Pelagius and we have Donald Trump ...
- Wed Mar 07, 10:31:00 AM
- Frair John said...
When I saw your email this Am I started pecking at this little essay:
"Part of our problem in discussing Pelagius is that he has become a symbol for some people who assume that since Augustine was against him, he must be okay, since that nasty old bishop of Hippo was apparently demented. Since I'm not all that convinced by warmed over Freudian readings of Augustine and tend to cut slack for misinterpretations of supposed heretics I may be going out on a limb here to say that we're all a bit off base."
It grew WAy out of proportion and so i had to put is all over at my Blog. I don't mean to trowel for hits, but I don't think an 800 word responce would go over to well.
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Camille Trentacoste, a colleague who is as technically literate as any I know and fluent in digital communication, posted this comment: "The study of handwriting and letterforms is part of the study of language. For some learning styles, writing words by hand is one of the most helpful reinforcements of learning available. Fast copy typists transcribe character for character without letting meaning slow them down, but when you write thoughtfully by hand, you spend time living inside each character, word, and sentence. Besides making a pretty thank-you note, careful calligraphy is a unique way of interacting with a text."
In writing a note in longhand on a greeting card, a piece of notebook paper, or a postcard, I am making a connection to the recipient that electronic communication, and even typed-and-printed communication, can't make. Just as Camille pointed out that "[writing] thoughtfully by hand, you spend time inside each character, word, and sentence," I would say that ink laid down by hand on paper embodies my affection and esteem for the recipient. I write a note to a friend or family member in another city or state, and in few days that person holds the paper and the ink. They have received my affection and esteem in a way that electronic or typed-and-printed communication could not have transmitted it to them.
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I have a lot of friends who adore Richard Adams' Watership Down. This is a book for adults about a bunch of cute little bunny rabbits. Naturally, I was a bit puzzled, but also intrigued. I finally decided to try it when the Mythgard Academy podcast selected it as the next offering in its free podcast series. I came away impressed with the book, but not for the reasons I'd expected.
Watership Down is a story about a group of rabbits trying to reach the safety of a hill called Watership Down. Once they establish their new home, they must fight off the Efrafan rabbits and find more female rabbits to ensure the future of the warren. Richard Adams does an amazing job bringing this admittedly odd concept to life. For the most part, the rabbits do feel and act like real rabbits. The story is told from a lapine narrative frame, so Adams presents the world from their point of view and their sense of morality. Watership Down works as an epic adventure story because it is an epic adventure for the rabbits.
The characterizations in the book are all excellent. The characters exhibit deep and complex emotions, yet emotions that seem appropriate for real animals. Adams manages to give each rabbit unique personality traits without breaking the illusion that they are rabbits. Some rabbits are bigger or smarter than others, yet none are pigeonholed as "the big one" or "the smart one." Adams recognizes that, in a world filled with predators and other threats, insecurity is key to understanding the rabbit mindset. This theme is played out in the rabbit religion, which promises that although rabbits are weak they will have a fair shot at survival. Readers learn to fear simple things like cars and badgers and even the starry night sky.
Adams' use of parallel plot threads is the best I've seen since Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Adams creates several rabbit societies and establishes clear points of comparison. Each clan has developed unique responses to the problem of insecurity. The Watership Down warren cultivates individualism and encourages each individual rabbit to contribute his or her own skills to the greater good. The Efrafans, the primary antagonists, create a highly regimented society so its soldiers can fight off predators. Adams doesn't simply present rabbit warrens as "good" or "evil," but rather shows how leaders in each society made rational choices under different life circumstances. Both Hazel and General Woundwort, the leaders of the respective warrens, are fascinating case studies in political leadership.
At times, the rabbits do seem a bit too intelligent. For example, if rabbits are familiar with the concept of machines and tool use, why do they never try to build their own? Lacking opposable thumbs doesn't seem sufficient as an explanation. It's a small critique, but it occasionally broke the otherwise excellent illusion that these are real and realistic rabbits.
Although Adams hasn't persuaded me to adopt a pet rabbit, I definitely encourage anybody who appreciates good literature to try Watership Down. If you have read Watership Down and are interested in diving deeper into the story, I recommend the Mythgard Academy's free podcast course about the book, which is being offered live until January 14, 2015.


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The programme gave quite a significant impact on my musical reference, with songs from Tommy Page, Phil Collins, and Janet Jackson. Gladys Suwandhi and Jeffrey Waworuntu were like the coolest hosts ever and after years of music performances a la "Aneka Ria Safari" and "Selekta Pop", I was very much fascinated by the magical world of music videos.
Another TV programme that I always watched every week was the America's Top 10, hosted by none other than.. Casey Kasem. This was where I used to listen to Suzanne Vega's "Tom's Diner", Gloria Estefan's "Here We Are", and Wilson Phillips' "Hold On".
However, later in life I kept exploring music from the 80s and early 90s, especially when I was intensely exposed to the Manchester music scene thanks to Disco in Disguise bandmate Yudi (a #ThrowbackThursday – Manchester will be on the next post). Music videos that I had watched during high school on Classic MTV (an MTV programme on 80s and early 90s music videos) resurfaced on youtube. This includes EMF's "Unbelievable", Jesus Jones' "Right Here, Right Now", and Happy Mondays' "Step On".
Of course, this playlist would not be an Oxalis playlist without Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, New Order, and Depeche Mode. After all, Erasure's "Wild!" album was probably one of the most listened-to cassette tapes I have ever had and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" was an absolute classic that you can never be bored of. Even when you found out that Chris Martin was wearing the same crown on Coldplay's alternate video (Anton Corbijn's version) of "Viva La Vida".
ps. I have nothing against Coldplay, I just felt "Viva La Vida" was rather overrated.
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The Playlist
01 The Beloved – Hello
02 EMF – Unbelievable
03 Jesus Jones – Right Here, Right Now
04 Happy Mondays – Step On
05 Saint Etienne – Only Love Can Break Your Heart
06 DNA feat. Suzanne Vega – Tom's Diner
07 Depeche Mode – Enjoy The Silence
08 Erasure – Blue Savannah
09 Inspiral Carpets – This Is How It Feels
10 Pet Shop Boys – So Hard
11 New Order – World In Motion
12 Duran Duran – Violence Of Summer (Love's Taking Over)
13 Kylie Minogue – Better The Devil You Know
14 Janet Jackson – Escapade
15 Go West – King Of Wishful Thinking
16 Wilson Phillips – Hold On
17 Phil Collins – Do You Remember?
18 Gloria Estefan – Here We Are
19 Tommy Page – I'll Be Your Everything
20 Angelo Badalamenti – Twin Peaks Theme


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Police: Bridgeport woman violated probation in Westport
WESTPORT — A Bridgeport woman was charged with violation of probation/conditional discharge after her car was stopped in town, police said.
On April 1 around 4:30 p.m., an officer observed a car without a front license plate drive down Greens Farms Road. The car also failed to stop at the stop sign at the intersection of Greens Farms Road and Hillspoint Road, police said.
Police stopped the car and identified the driver as Lisbeth Aldvia, 25. Aldiva had an outstanding warrant out for her arrest and her drivers license was suspended, police learned before taking Aldiva to police headquarters.
Aldiva was released after posting $25,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Bridgeport on April 2.
In addition to the charge for probation/conditional discharge, Aldiva was issued a misdemeanor summons for failure to display a front license plate, failure to obey stop sign, and operating a motor vehicle under suspensions.
For these summons, Aldiva was scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Norwalk on April 1.
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Yesterday we had a little pre-birthday party aboard the Rancho Relaxo. The official date is actually the 9th of July but as then most of our friends will have left, we moved the birthday a few days ahead.
So we made Pizza and had a few drinks and next day Gui was REALLY lucky and managed to organize her birthday present: A surfboard !!!
At first we thought it would be impossible since new boards are too expensive for us. But we found a used one for 90USD and of course immediately made the deal. Sunday we'll go camping for one night to Puero Chino and then Gui will give it a first try ! Yay !!


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Trees do a lot for a garden. They block nearby street sounds, they give an otherwise flat, limited stretch of land a tall, 3D canopy, and they simply look beautiful. They accommodate wildlife, giving your garden the birds, squirrels and insects it needs to truly flourish and come alive.
However, certain months of the year are harder on trees than others. The colder months in particular, during autumn and winter, with heavy winds and biting colds. Staying healthy and strong can be harder for trees, especially if they weren't particularly sturdy or healthy already.
Preparing your trees for the potentially hard winter and autumn ahead can prove essential in making sure you don't have any falling tree problems, or trees dying on you. Trees make a garden, and they don't grow in a day.
We can get singularly hard winds in the UK, and we usually have a couple of bad storms every autumn and winter. This year we should be particularly cautious, especially with all the freak hurricane and earthquake activity we've seen. Here in the UK that might not translate into any deadly weather, but you're still going to be annoyed when a tree branch comes loose and totals your garage.
In terms of preparing a tree for the winter ahead, you need someone with the right eye, expertise and skills. Namely a tree surgeon. They know what they're looking for when it comes to tree diseases and conditions, and how to treat them. They can gauge whether or not a tree is dead, and needs to be cut down, and they can prune away weaker, risky branches before they come loose. They can also make tree shorter, allowing more light into your house and garden if they're overgrown. Essentially, they're tree doctors, sculptors and surveyors, all rolled into one.
At the start of autumn, it can be hard to determine whether or not a trees healthy or not. That's because as a layman, one of the main signs which you look for is leaf discolouration and patchiness. These are some of the biggest signs of illness and disease, potentially contagious disease, within a tree. However, as the trees all start to turn orange and brown, and shed their leaves, how can you expect to make those same judgements?
While the way trees block sound from nearby roads, and give a home privacy, is entirely welcome, and really one of the best things about trees, sometimes, they can get a little too big, and block too much, leaving a home dark and lacking light. If you don't find yourself fancying learning to climb trees and carry chainsaws simultaneously, then you should turn to a qualified and proven tree surgeon. They'll get that sunlight flowing into your home, while keeping your tree healthy and growing, as well as looking great. You'd be lucky to achieve all that with a DIY job!
Winter is hard on all plants, but trees as larger sheltering flora take the brunt of it. Getting them checked out is the least you can do when it comes to helping them make it through the colder months.


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Like Seraphina had said, we left the little, nameless village just as the sun was rising over the horizon. I was sitting on a horse with Michelle and holding on tight. It was the first time on a horse for me. We quickly made haste, riding out on the main road. After passing the meadow I had trained on we made a sharp cut into the surrounding forests. Our horses settled into a rhythm, a soft trot. Drake, who had been briefed by Seraphina earlier, rode at the front and Tyler covered our rear. Seraphina travelled next to us. I studied her from my uncomfortable position behind Michelle. Her expression was focused and she was observing everything. She was making mental notes of everything we passed. Roots and Weeds were classified as poisonous or useless, trees were seen as empty or dangerous and animals were either ignored or avoided.
I concentrated on not falling off the horse, but Michelle was an excellent rider. She held total control over the animal, whispering soft commands in its ears. The horse, a dark-haired mare, swiftly followed suit. Sitting behind her gave me the time to think about the rest of our mission. My shoulder still hurt and Seraphina had instructed me to practice moving my aching limbs as often as possible. But travelling at this speed made it more difficult than she had anticipated. So my mind wandered.
Was Laurenar still alive? Or had he been tortured and killed? Where had they brought him? And what would they do to him? Maybe they had brainwashed and turned him?
I wiped away the depressing thoughts by closing my eyes and listening to my surroundings. The only sounds I heard were the hooves of our horses hitting the ground.
I looked over to Seraphina again, who was smiling knowingly. She left our side and rode forward to Drake. The former captain was busy navigating us through the trees. I couldn't hear what they were talking about; it ended with Drake nodded vigorously.
The forest was not particularly dense, so all of our horses could pass through gaps with ease. But the trees were tall and their crowns full of healthy, green leaves, shielding us from the burning sun. It had been March on Earth when I had left, but here it seemed to be summer, maybe early June or whatever equivalent they used on Illusio. At sea, I hadn't noticed the temperatures thanks to the cool sea breeze, but now I felt glad for the shade the forest provided.
Seraphina fell back to the rear and exchanged some words with Tyler. The gaps in the trees widened now and we were about to leave the forest. My sense of time was terrible, but I felt we had probably ridden for about an hour. It was getting brighter and my eyes needed a moment to adjust to the additional light. Drake, seeing the last trees of the forest, accelerated, with Seraphina and Michelle following close behind. I held on tight as our mare started to gallop.
We found ourselves on a tiny dirt road. The road probably circled the whole forest, allowing villagers to avoid the dangers and darkness lurking within. The five of us rode north, with the forest on our right and a beautiful field of red and yellow tulips going on for as far as we could see on our left. Their sweet, light scent filled the air as the red-haired sorceress rode up close to Michelle and I.
"They're following us. But they're more than the two I expected."
She spoke very quietly and with supreme confidence in her words. She had spent the whole time in the forests trying to find out how many enemies we had on our trail. Seraphina continued.
"At least one of them continued on the road, when we turned into the forest. Two of them, maybe three, followed us through the forest. They haven't planned anything yet and have stayed back far enough not to come into view."
"How can you be sure?" I looked at her surprised at how she had gathered all this information.
She smiled at me. "I have my ways and means."
With those words she galloped forward to Drake, presumably to discuss the next steps of our route. I had known that she was a powerful sorceress, but I thought her expertise was in fire magic, just as the Queen had power over water. Then again, I understood nearly nothing about the magic in this world. Even playing the online version of this world I had focused on being a fierce warrior rather than an intelligent wizard. Somehow I wished I hadn't.
We continued on the road and I still couldn't see a trace of our followers. The sun was shining down on us and I felt hot in the leather armor designed to protect me. It was a pleasant enough journey. Had we not been on a rescue mission I would have enjoyed discovering Illusio's countryside. The field of tulips seemed endless. We continued by the flowers.
"What do you think will happen next?"
I whispered into Michelle's ear, carefully studying the movements of Seraphina and Drake at the front.
She shrugged. "We'll keep on riding until our followers have nowhere to go."
I nodded, but in the front, Seraphina and Drake abruptly came to a halt. The field of tulips was coming to an end and the road made a sharp left. And unlike what we had anticipated, the road ahead wasn't empty. Five figures, glad in grey clothing were standing in the middle of the road. They had seen us, but hadn't made any motion of coming closer. Seraphina turned her horse around and rode back towards Tyler, only to stop as well. Behind us, still a few hundred meters away, three riders emerged from the forest.
The sorceress rode back to our side. "Well, we better hope those figures up ahead are just normal bandits."
We continued on, speeding up the rhythm of our trot. We got closer, still hoping these bandits would let us pass without too much of a fight. But our hopes were not fulfilled. The moment we got in range, the five figures, three men and two men, got in position. Two of them were kneeling on the ground, with the other tree taking cover behind a makeshift barricade. Seraphina and Drake were now riding directly in front of Michelle and Me, with Tyler sitting next to us. The riders at our back had broken into a gallop, catching up quickly.
All of the figures had crossbows pointed directly at us.
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With my buddies in Georgia. They are chefs, so it was a fun kitchen to play with. He also had some fun spirits.
muddle down the watermelon
mix gin, agave, 1 piece sage,and watermelon
dry shake (will blend the agave properly)
add ice
shake 10 times
double strain over fresh ice
top with soda
slap sage and place in the middle of the cup
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The Netherlands is a huge employment market with a constant shortage of labour. For this reason, Dutch employers are willing to employ people from abroad. It applies to the Poles as well. And our compatriots, tempted by potential attractive remuneration and taking up additional, seasonal employment, take advantage of this opportunity willingly. Before going to work in the Netherlands, it is good to know the market and find out more about job offers. So what seasonal jobs await the Poles in the Netherlands?
Seasonal work in the Netherlands stands for a very large market and a lot of job offers in many sectors and industries to choose from. Work awaits you in various sectors, from construction, through logistics and warehousing up to horticulture. It is worth noting that in many countries you can also find seasonal work in the hotel industry and tourism. However, the Netherlands is not a frequent travel destination and this sector of its economy does not require to be supported by foreign workers. Of course, such job offers can also be found, but much less frequently. As far as the other mentioned sectors are concerned, what are job positions offered there? Both highly qualified staff as well as unskilled workers (trainees or assistants) are needed in the construction sector. For example, the construction of various types of buildings, whether single- or multi-family, as well as utility premises, requires their support. Polish carpenters and other woodworkers are highly respected due to their good education and experience. Workers and their assistants are also needed for finishing works. Logistics and warehousing are also fields of the economy which need staff very much. Logistics chiefly stands for freight forwarding and transport, so both forwarders with experience and good knowledge of several languages as well as truck drivers are needed. When it comes to warehouse work, there is much to choose from. It can involve not only warehouse servicing and organisation, but also packing various goods into cartons and then into larger pallets. On the one hand, these are jobs which require much physical strength and endurance because a lot of goods packed are heavy. On the other hand, there is also work for women (who are not so strong as men) in warehouses. Women in warehouses usually pack smaller, finer goods.
As it has already been mentioned, there are also opportunities for taking up seasonal work in horticulture. It is probably the dominant sector in the Netherlands when it comes to the employment of foreigners. It also offers attractive job opportunities for women and minors. It should be noted that in the Netherlands legal work can be undertaken from the age of 15. It does not require much strength, only determination. In addition, open-air growing crops favours the seasonality of this type of work, which ends with harvesting. The Netherlands is also abundant in greenhouses, where horticulture works last almost all year round – this is another employment opportunity, although not entirely seasonal. As far as open-air work is concerned, it involves not only harvesting, but also many other aspects of plant cultivation and treatment. Although the cultivation of strawberries and asparagus is quite popular in the Netherlands, you will find many more job offers in the range of planting and treatment of potted plants and decorative cut flowers. Why is work in horticulture so attractive? Apart from the fact it does not call for lifting weights, it also does not require any skills or specialist knowledge to perform it. You have already acquired many skills related to horticulture works or they can be easily learned on the spot, in the course of your work. Language command is also an important element. Working in horticulture requires minimal communication. You can show your intentions if you lack words or you do not know how to be understood. This is also an important issue for anyone who, for example, treats such work as a one-off fulfilment for their financial needs or who finds it difficult to learn foreign languages. Nevertheless, seasonal work in horticulture is a good opportunity to earn a living during your summer holidays.


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In July we had family photos taken by Monica Parkkonen photography. Wow, that shows how far behind I am on the blog! We won the session at a silent charity auction when I was pregnant. We had such a fun time during the shoot. I love looking at these photos because Harper was so small and was still my little "Gumby." Now he has 6 teeth!
Here are a few photos from the session:


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IFC Midnight have revealed the newest trailer for writer/director Josh C. Waller's violent new thriller 'Raze'. The movie where a lovely group of ladies face off against each other and punch and thump their way to survival is heading into select theatres early next year so hopefully it'll be playing near you and you can enjoy watching women knocking the crap out of each other. Rachel Nichols -below ('The Amityville Horror'), Zoe Bell ('Death Proof'), Rebecca Marshall ('Saw 3D'). Doug Jones ('Hellboy'), Tracie Thoms ('Death Proof'), Sherilyn Fenn ('Twin Peaks'), Tara Macken ('The Hunger Games'), Adrienne Wilkinson, Nicole Steinwedell ('The Unit'), Bailey Borders, Allene Quincy, Jordan James Smith, Amy Johnston, Victoria Cruz and Brianna Gage all star. Check out the new trailer below.
"When Sabrina is mysteriously abducted, she finds herself in an underground lair, forced to do battle with other innocents for the amusement of unseen spectators. Each of these reluctant warriors has something to lose, but only one will remain when the game is done. Violent and relentless, Raze takes its video game aesthetic to the deepest and darkest places, rarely surfacing for air."
'Raze' opens in select theatres across the US on 10 January 2014.


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Solo/Small Law isn't Synonymous with Loneliness
Many of you are most likely familiar with Celine Dion's "All by Myself" or Harry Nilsson's "One (is the Loneliest Number)," but if these songs have become the theme to your life as a solo practitioner or owner of a small law firm, then you taken a significant step in the wrong direction.
Without a doubt, owning your own solo or small law firm can feel isolating in comparison with being a part of a large firm surrounded by other attorneys. Nevertheless, this feeling should be one that you don't normally experience, because if you are doing things right, you should be interacting with people every minute of every day.
Loneliness and a sense of isolation from the outside world can only occur if you are sitting in your office doing nothing. If you are networking, meeting with referrals, taking calls or meetings with clients, or interacting with your employees to manage the office and client affairs, then you can't ever be lonely. In short, if your doors and phone lines are open, then you are making money, which means you must be interacting in some form or fashion with people all day every day. However, if you aren't, here is one simple step you can take to shatter your sense of isolation and consequently increase your practice's revenue.
Get Up, Get Out and Interact
That's right. All you need to do is get up and get out. If you find that you are spending your days alone in your office, change your daily routine. Leave the office and interact with the world, both personally and professionally. You should be marketing and networking anyway to increase revenue and promote business, so just be more active about it. Go to lunches with referrals. Play a round of golf. Meet for breakfasts or after-dinner drinks. Attend meetings and get-togethers where you can not only network, but where you can also glean professional insight and support.
If after filling your work days with more activity you still find yourself feeling isolated, step up the activity of your personal life. Become more active socially through community centers, churches, clubs or the media. Find out what's happening in your city on a given night or weekend and go check it out. Just be social, whether in a professional or personal capacity, and you will find that your sense of isolation will dissipate. And you know what else will begin to disappear? Your struggle to bring in clients and money, because if you are out there making contacts, then you are most certainly getting more referrals and more clients, which naturally equals more revenue flowing in through your doors. It's a win-win situation, really, so start now!
The bottom line is quite simple: get off your ass, out of your office and into the world. Make contacts. Make friends. Build your social and professional life, and you will find that you are simultaneously building your practice. At the end of the day, there is no reason why you should feel isolated. If you do, the blame really lies with you. So just go out and be social. You will be glad you did.
Jared Pierce hung his own shingle right out of law school and has spent every minute since then discovering the joys and difficulties of chasing success. Anyone who has ever met Jared will tell you h