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The River Tay is arguably the finest Salmon fishing river in the world, with people flocking to Scotland from around the globe to fish it's silvery waters. But while those visitors pay a premium price for fishing this fine river, poaching has always been a problem and in April 1870 the constant cat and mouse game played out by the water bailiffs and poachers resulted in a violent death near Sleepless Inch or
Island, a site now occupied by the sewerage works east of Perth.
In the early hours of the morning on Friday the 8th of April 1870 seven men, Alexander Lamond, A McKenzie, and John and Alex Simpson all from Newburgh in Fife and Duncan McPherson, William Armstrong and George Wyllie from Perth left Newburgh and headed up river. The night was dark with rain clouds obstructing the moon during frequent showers as the men rowed upstream with the intention of using a net to catch fish in the river. Arriving at Sleepless Island they anchored the boat near the riverbank and sent two men ashore to act as lookouts while the other five mencast the net, getting a number of fish. As they were preparing to cast again one of the lookouts called out that the Watchers were coming. Six Watchers, paid to patrol the river looking out for poachers, ran towards the boat and a violent fight broke out. At the end of the affray Alexander Lamond from Newburgh lay dead in the water.
On the 6th of June 1870 two of the watchers involved, Thomas Anderson and his son Edward Anderson from Perth, were tried at the High Court in Edinburgh. Both men were charged with Culpable Homicide.
At the trial the prosecution called on all the other poachers to give evidence. The first called was Simpson from Newburgh. He stated that when he heard the alarm he rushed to pull up the anchor and as he did this he was hit on the leg by a stone thrown by one of the Watchers, another stone flew by just missing his head. He saw another poacher being hit on the head by a stone and the deceased man, Lamond, being hit on the back. Then the Watchers were at the waters edge armed with sticks and stones and they grabbed the boat. Simpson stated that the last time he saw Lamond he had one leg in the water, the other in the boat, and was being violently attacked by the accused. As this was taking place Simpson stated that Alexander Lamond was crying out "Oh, dinna kill's leave the life in's, an ye'll get everything that's in the boat".
The second poacher to give evidence was another man from Newburgh, John McKenzie. He also stated that he saw the accused strike Lamond on the head and back with sticks. He also told of being attacked and knocked down. William Armstrong, a labourer who lived in the Speygate Perth stated that he was with the party of men poaching in the Tay. He was hit on the head by a rock, which he said
knocked him "heels over heads". He then told the court that he too had heard Lamond call for mercy as he was attacked Armstrong specified that he heard one of the prisoners cry "Smash his head" as they assaulted Lamond. Although he admitted he could not identify the watcher who was alleged to have shouted. The evidence of another poacher, Macpherson, correlated the evidence already given.
Then William McGregor, the Perth Police Sergeant who arrested the prisoners, stated that Thomas Anderson said it was a pity Lamond was killed but it could not be helped. McGregor stated another watcher called Henderson was heard to say about the death "what did it matter" and thought the whole affair funny.
Two doctors stated that Lomond had died as a result of drowning but injuries to his head showed he would have been stunned first. A William Murray who lived near Kinfauns was out fishing on the night the affray he stated that he had heard the noise of a fight taking place and a man yelling "Oh dear" he also heard a man shouting at someone to come out for god's sake and saying that they would not touch him, he also said that before the shouting he heard a noise that sounded like stones or sticks striking a boat.
One of the watchers, a man named James Motion, stated in court that with a cry of "Nail them" it was the poachers that threw the stones first. With witness contradicting each other's version of events, the jury after only a few minuets returned with a verdict of Not Guilty and the accused father and son were allowed to go free. So no one was ever brought the justice for the death of Alexander Lamond, and
the cloak – and-dagger war between poacher and river watcher continued.


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Mid Century 3.60 Carat Natural Burma Ruby & Triangle Cut Diamond Ring, circa 1950
An awesome ring, centred by a quite breathtaking stone. The ruby is natural and unheated, and displays the perfect pigeon blood red. A pair of high white triangle cut diamonds emphasises the deep, dramatic hue of the centre stone. All three gems sit atop a simple double gallery, leading to a tapering platinum shank. Magnificent.
Accompanied by a Ruby Report from Gemmological Certification Services (GCS) stating the ruby is natural and unheated, and originates from Burma.
Cut – Oval cut ruby and step-cut diamond triangles.
Colour – Diamonds are G.
Clarity – Visible inclusions in the ruby – to be expected of a ruby this size – but still transparent enough to allow light to travel through the stone. Diamonds are VS1 and SI1.
Carat – The ruby is approximately 3.60 carat. The each diamond is approximately 0.75 carat.
Circa – 1950.
Size – I 1/2 (UK) or 4.5 (US). Complimentary sizing is available, can go up or down.
Measurements – The ruby is 10.2mm by 8.2mm and sits 7.3mm from the finger.
Metal – Platinum. Tested.
£22,000 Finance

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text: Local Community Police (Satpol PP) in Ubud, Gianyar Regency undertook surprise sweeps in the Catus Pata Area that, at the end of the day, netted 23 beggars.The sweeps were undertaken due to the beggars' violation of Regional Law Number 12 of 1992 on cleanliness and public order. The raids and round up of beggars were led directly by the head of operations for public order in Gianyar. Of the 23 beggars taken into custody, the majority were children under the age of 10, with all those detained originating from Karangasem. The beggars are seen by officials as a blight on the tranquility and comfort of the tourist center of Ubud and a threat to public order. This is more the case in Ubud, a tourism area mostly visited by foreign travelers, where the beggars can upset their tranquility. All the beggars netted in the sweep were taken to the Satpol PP Gianyar office for processing before being handed over the to Social Service Department of the Regency. The chief of the SatPol PP in Gianyar said his officers are largely powerless against the beggars, able only to urge the public not to give donations to roadside beggars. Most of the beggars were capable of other employments, with children being added to the "begging crews" to play on the sympathies of tourists. The SatPol PP chief lamented that once children learn the art of begging it is virtually impossible to lure them to more meaningful work.The beggars are send to their home villages, but the attraction of Gianyar as a tourism area removes any reluctance on their part to return (and beg) again.


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EAN member Leiton Chinn and his wife Lisa are making final preparations for two workshops on International Student Ministry and then will be traveling to Jakarta, Indonesia, to serve as Mentors at the Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering for 1,000 emerging missional leaders from 160+ countries. Please pray for their travel arrangements and safety.
Mentoring at Lausanne Younger Leaders Gathering
Be One Together National Missionary Conference
Kingdom Fusion Ethnic Ministries Summit
The multicultural worship team is ready for the Kingdom Fusion Ethnic Ministries Summit, October 28-29, 2016, in Sebastopol, CA at Hessel Church. Have you registered to attend?
Portuguese Ministries
On June 24-25, 2016, EAN member organization Church of the Nazarene will host the annual Portuguese National Nazarene Conference at the First Church of the Nazarene in Brockton, MA. The theme of the conference will be "Let's Stand and Rebuild." The special speaker for the conference will be Dr. Duane Srader, and several workshops will also be presented. Click here for more information.
When the Nations Come to Us
Give your heart a "caffeine break"…
African Revival Retreat
EAN member organization African Revival Fellowship has announced their 2016 African Revival Retreat, an annual event that provides a time and place to re-ignite fresh fire among African Diaspora. Learn more about it here.
A White Church No More
Don't miss this compelling New York Times article from Russell Moore, the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention and author of "Onward: Engaging the Culture Without Losing the Gospel."
YEARS ago, members of a Southern Baptist church in suburban Birmingham, Ala., who couldn't figure out why their church was in decline asked a friend of mine for advice. Read more…
Publications for Ethnic Ministry
Check out our new Publications Page to find great resources for Christian ministries and churches involved in multiethnic ministry!


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This is obviously about self-care, but it goes beyond tips for finding time for pedicures and face masks. This is about pleasure and showing your body some self-care. This post does discuss sex toys, masturbation, and pleasure. It's the best kind of NSFW self-care, so be prepared.
I was recently gifted some products from Adam and Eve, which is an amazing adult store. They have a wonderful range of products, and my husband and I rave about them to a lot of our friends. I believe that pleasure and treating your body with some extra love are a big part of self-care. I understand it's a taboo subject that some people aren't comfortable discussing, but I've talked about it before and will continue to talk about it. It's healthy and natural, and you can't argue with science.
If you want to read my other posts that discuss sex, sex toys, and why I believe these are important topics check out my previous posts:
Coffee Talks: Steaming Up Spring
More than Dildos and DVDs
Adult stores have a lot more to offer than some may think. I was gifted a Sexy Surprise Bath Bomb that made self-care and pleasure become best of friends. Who doesn't love a good bath bomb? Well, just add a secret toy inside that fizzy wonder and you've found my new favorite self-care ritual.
These bath bombs smell wonderful and contain a compact sexy surprise. The one I tried had a magical and powerful bullet vibrator inside. Let me tell you, that tiny bundle of fun pacts some intense pleasure that could even challenge some of my other toys.
The Power Bullet Mini, which is what was in the bath bomb, is discreet but doesn't sacrifice pleasure by any means. If you are new to toys, whether in the bedroom as a couple or even alone, it's a great place to start. I can't recommend this enough. I was excited to find this tiny bullet waiting for me once the bath bomb did it's fizzy job.
Toe Curling Perfume
I was also gifted with Simple Sexy Love Pheromone Perfume, and I was completely surprised by how lovely it smelled. When I read that it had Sandalwood as one of the ingredients, I was worried. I never liked the smell, but let me tell you, it's such a light and refreshing perfume. I'm pretty sure I've worn it almost daily since I tried it out. It almost has a light honeysuckle scent to it.
My husband also really loves this perfume, and I never realized the right scent could add to our date nights. It's infused with attractant pheromones to increase sex appeal, which I used to not really believe. Well, my husband has been a bit more handsy than usual, so I guess I'm a believer now.
These two gifts that I received also make for good gifts for others. My sister-in-law and her fiancé had to deal with distance during his time in the Air Force, so they loved these when I gifted them the same products after my amazing experience. They are tasteful and definitely have the ability to make someone smile, so why not spread the love.
Self-Care & Pleasure
When we think of self-care, there's a laundry list of options, but few ever mention masturbation. As a married woman, I do still hear comments like, "that's what husbands or so and so are for." Let's just break that stigma. It's important to know what feels good AND not feel shame when it comes to giving yourself some love.
Orgasms are a natural pain reliever, stress reducer, muscle relaxer, mood lifter, sleep inducer, and warm-fuzzy creator. It's science, and I'm not about to argue with proven research and facts.
Growing up, I'm sure a few of you heard the "you'll go blind" saying about masturbation. As a legally blind woman who is no stranger to diddling, I would be a whole lot blinder if that silly saying was true.
It's time to stop the shaming when it comes to pleasuring yourself, so let's put that negative stigma to bed– pun intended. Knowing our bodies and what makes them feel good is apart of self-care. Masturbation is good for you. It's like being kind to your body with exercise, except you might be naked and a lot less tense.
You Owe Your Body
If you're anything like me, you put others before yourself. You do so much to keep everyone afloat and happy, that sometimes you forget about yourself. Self-care is important, and pleasure is just as important. That's why they can go together so well. Think of self-care and pleasure as the peanut butter and jelly to your body, soul, and clitoris.
Your body carries you around all day and helps you handle business, so treat it to some one on one time. It's your body, and no one can take that from you. It's like the perfect pick-me-up for a stressful day. Give yourself some pleasure and relieve that stress.
Finding pleasure in our bodies, can help us find ourselves. I'm a very big advocate for self-love and body positivity. Pleasure is apart of that too. That sexual self-care can do so much for your self-esteem. Female pleasure is very vital, and it gets over looked too often.
Whatever mood your in at this very moment, take note. Go give yourself some pleasurable self-care and tell me if you feel better than before. I bet you'll feel lovely, and you deserve to feel good.


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Rhône and Provence France River Cruise – Lyon to Marseille
Explore the world epicenter of fine food with a Vegan Culinary Cruises of Southern France. Cutting a serene path through the heart of France, medieval cities and Roman ruins line the Rhône as it journeys south through ancient villages and prosperous towns.
The Tour
Slowly flowing towards the Mediterranean Sea from beautiful old Lyon, the Rhône cuts a serene path through the heart of France. Medieval cities and Roman ruins line the waterway as it journeys south through ancient villages and prosperous towns. Gallic heritage can be experienced on every bend of this beautiful river, from the rustic settlements dotted along the waterway to the acres of wine-producing vineyards, this is a region worthy of your bucket list.
The Journey
Our fascinating Vegan Culinary Cruises takes you along one of the most beautiful stretches of the Rhone, right in the heart of French Provence; a land of exception, appreciated throughout the world for the beauty of its landscapes and inimitable lifestyle. Provence's azure-blue skies, natural scenery, remarkable heritage, chirping cicadas, lavender fields and hilltop villages make it a holiday destination dreams are made of. With our starting point the World UNESCO Site of Lyon we cruise downstream to the ancient roman capital of Arles.
During our journey we experience the wonders and beauty of Provence visiting Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon and everything inbetween. This cruise encompasses art, history and culture in places that bear witness to thousands of years of European history. Your experience is further enhanced by your on-board Vegan Culinary Cruises staff, chefs and educators, who bring to life each region, rich history, heritage and flavors.
Our Ship
A slow and relaxed way of life takes hold the further south you journey on our Rhône river cruises, under the watchful gaze of the Mediterranean sun. Long, lazy lunches and midday glasses of wine become the norm in this delightful part of France, giving you plenty of chance to take in the beautiful scenery.
The Our luxury riverboat has been custom-built for river cruising along the Rhône; the delightful Sun Deck is the perfect location to watch the stunning backdrop pass by, a glass of a local vintage in hand.
Mirroring the effortless sophistication and beauty of the French countryside, we offer locally-sourced, authentic vegan fine-dining to be paired with the perfect vegan wine accompaniment by our on-board sommeliers, a level of service and attention-to-detail which is sewn into its very essence, providing an experience comparable to that of a world-class hotel.
With a capacity of 120 guests, and a series of cutting-edge amenities, our luxury ship represents the next generation of river cruising. The suites, staterooms and public spaces are set across four beautifully-appointed decks, providing endless scope for relaxation and enjoyment whilst cruising.
Travelling from Lyon to Arles, the ship will explore culturally-rich and enigmatic cities before dissecting the wine regions and charming Mediterranean settlements of France. The Mediterranean climate provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy the amenities of the Sun Deck, where you can sit back and relax or sink a few balls on the putting green. While the heated pool boasts a glass roof which is retractable to let in a cool breeze on a warm day. And, we've incorporated the hugely popular Horizon Bar & Lounge, offering the perfect setting for you to enjoy your favorite tipples.
During days on the water, you can indulge in a little 'me' time aboard, with a skilled hairdresser on the Riviera Deck, spa facilities and a well-equipped gym in the wellness and fitness area. Find your center and feel thoroughly relaxed from start to finish. Paired with our exceptional on-board vegan centric programming and special guests makes this a truly unique once-in-a-life-time vacation experience!
Sample Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Lyon
Welcome to Lyon. You will be met at the airport and transferred to the ship where you will be welcomed by your Vegan Culinary Cruises staff. Tonight, enjoy a welcome reception, orientation and dinner on board.
Day 2 - Chalon-Sur-Saône – Beaune
Chalon–Sur–Saône is best known as the birthplace of photography and the center of Burgundy's wine region. Travel by road to the quaint village of Beaune, where we visit the Hospices de Beaune, one of the finest examples of French fifteenth–century architecture. Marvel at the multi–colored roofs of this former hospital, now a museum, which has become one of the symbols of Burgundy.
Day 3 - Lyon
Lyon is France's third largest city, a former Roman capital positioned at the conference of the Rhone and Saone rivers, which is steeped in history. Today be part of the guided tour of Lyon, which starts with a drive to the Basilique Notre Dame de Fourvière, Lyon's hilltop church, with stunning views over the town. Then, pass by the recently re–discovered Roman amphitheater and walk through the cobbled streets of the gastronomic old town including the secret laneways. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour of Lyon. Your choice of walking or guided bike tour.
Day 4 - Tournon
Join your local guide for a walking tour of Tournon, which is dominated by the 16th century castle and roman ruins and is nestled in the valley near the steep slopes of le Massif Central, France's 3rd largest mountain range. The area has a long tradition in wine making, including the renowned wine growing center of Tain l'Hermitage across the river.
Today choose from walking guided walking tour, active hike through vineyards or guided bike tour to Glun. Plus, onboard vegan wine lecture and tasting
Day 5 - Viviers
Arrive in Viviers, a town which still has a lot of flare. Viviers is also the home of one of France's oldest cathedrals, join an included city tour exploring all the architectural heritage of this quaint town. Optional tour to Grignan plus onboard olive tasting.
Day 6 - Avignon
Avignon has a rich history from Celtic beginnings to being the residence of the Popes and later central to the French Revolution. Although a fortified town, it is the Papal Palace which stands more secure on a hill in the center of town; its walls are 17–18 feet thick. Your guided walk with a local guide takes you through this historic center with its cobbled laneways and shops, overlooking the famous 'Pont d'Avignon'. The rest of the day is at leisure. Optional guided active hike in Avignon plus excursion to Pont du Gard.
Day 7 - Arles
Sail into Arles where you will join your local guide for a walking tour showcasing the highlights of the city in particular the 2000-year-old Roman Amphitheatre still in use today, which was originally built to hold 20,000 spectators in the style of the Colosseum in Rome. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax on board and explore Arles further.
Day 8 - Arles Disembarkation - Marseille
After breakfast disembark your river cruise ship in Arles, transfer to Marseille airport for your onward or homebound flight.
* Please note mooring and casting off times are only guidelines. We reserve the right to make changes to the itineraries and excursion programs. If due to low or high water or a defective ship a section of the river is closed to travel, the ship-owner reserves the right to transport guests along this section by bus, accommodate them in hotels and /or change the course of this part of the journey. In certain circumstances it may be necessary to transfer to another ship. These situations are rare but do happen from time to time and are all part of riverboat vacations. There's nothing anyone can do to control mother nature.
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