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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
- n. The act of extenuating or the condition of being extenuated; partial justification.
- n. A partial excuse.
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- n. The act of extenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as of punishment.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as of punishment.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. The act of making thin; the process of growing thin or lean; the losing of flesh.
- n. The act of making less, or that which makes less, in importance or degree; a diminishing of blame or guilt in fact or in estimation; mitigation; palliation: as, his faults deserve no extenuation; a charitable purpose is no extenuation of crime.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. a partial excuse to mitigate censure; an attempt to represent an offense as less serious than it appears by showing mitigating circumstances
- n. to act in such a way as to cause an offense to seem less serious
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I can only say in extenuation, I owe to Dr. Riddell, whom I am very happy to see here today, my deep interest in the early days in international affairs.
Whether or not it introduced evidence on the issue of guilt or innocence, the defense may, after findings of guilty are announced and before the court closes to vote on the sentence, introduce matter in extenuation or mitigation.
Whether or not he testified on the issue of guilt or innocence or as to matters in extenuation or mitigation, the accused may make an unsworn statement to the court in mitigation or extenuation of the offenses of which he stands convicted, but the right to make such an unsworn statement does not permit the filing of the affidavit of the accused.
Matter in extenuation of an offense serves to explain the circumstances surrounding the commission of the offense, including the reasons that actuated the accused but not extending to a legal justification.
With respect to matter in extenuation and mitigation offered by the defense, the court may relax the rules of evidence to the extent of receiving affidavits, certificates of military and civil officers, and other writings of similar apparent authenticity and reliability.
I must say, in extenuation, that I was very young at that time.
The hospitality of the Dukhobors is usually without price, but Bill took what I proffered him, remarking in extenuation, and with a rising emphasis:
I must say, in extenuation, that of optimists I am the most optimistic.
After the Governor had given Kuba several audiences and patiently heard all he had to urge in extenuation of Hintza's evasive conduct, it was evident he had not the slightest intention of restoring the cattle, or making any reparation for the murder of British subjects early in the war, the destruction of the missionary station at Butterworth, etc.
The Autobiography of Liuetenant-General Sir Harry Smith, Baronet of Aliwal on the Sutlej, G. C. B.
Do you not think this will be taken in extenuation?
Selections from the Letters of Geraldine Endsor Jewsbury to Jane Welsh Carlyle


text: This scrap page didn't come out as I'd hoped, but I'll save a red0 for when I'm caught up (when is a scrapper ever caught up?) It was a good chance to use the Lifted photo biggie from Scrapgirls and to finally use my zoobaloo cricket cart for something other than bookmarks. I'm having a hard time with size since I moved to hybrid scrapping. I love the 8 x 8 because I can print at home and because the 12 x 12 books are just too overwhelming - pulling out a 12 x 12 seems like today's equivalent of Grandpa pulling out his box of slides - but with 8 x 8, I feel like I have no room for journaling if I have more than one photo per page. I think the trick will be doing 2 page layouts. I am also having a hard time with layering "papers" so this page has no layers (people for a passion for paper NEED layers). I need to practice to get comfy with that, I also need to sit and scan some of my paper so I have something to layer with. I used real brads and ribbon in this one, I won't be doing that again. The other thing I like about digital is that I can have fake buttons, brads, clips and staples (I use mounting tape for my die cuts for dimension, but they are still not "bumby" like brads and buttons), plus you can match color. It will drive me crazy every time I look at this that the brads are summer yellow and the giraffe is saffron. The photo of the boys in real life is much better, it was really a cute picture of them and makes for a good memory, which is the important part of the page :)

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Ocala Fire and Rescue are reporting that a 20-year old man was killed when a nearby tree fell on his car Monday afternoon during a severe thunderstorm. Winds at the time were close to 60mph, according to doppler radar estimates. The storms in Marion County were part of a larger complex of cells that also produced wind damage and hail in other parts of North-Central Florida. The following list is what has been relayed to WRUF Weather as of 9pm Monday evening:
- 3:30pm – penny size hail reported in Fort McCoy (Marion County)
- 4:00pm – the sheriffs office received reports of numerous trees down in the Ocala area (Marion County)
- 4:05pm – a tree fell on two cars kiling a man in one of the cars near Ocala
- 5:00pm – 0.5 to 0.75 inch diameter hail reported near Wacahoota (Alachua County)
- 6:55pm – trees and power lines blocking state route 100 at SE 81st street in Theressa (Bradford County)
Raw footage of hail on SW side of #Gainesville from earlier today. If you have pics, please tweet them to us. http://t.co/9FzhphbzBT
— WRUF Weather (@WRUFWeather) May 20, 2013
Monday's storms were also very slow-moving and dumped significant amounts of rain in a short amount of time. 2.90″ was reported at the Ocala Water Treatment Plant in just two hours. Captured at 7pm on Monday, Gator Doppler had estimated that close to five inches of rain might have fallen in southern parts of Alachua County.


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As soon as Wolff stepped off the plane in Oakland, the personnel officer told him if he re-upped for another tour he would be promoted to captain. Wolff was not even tempted. He'd been a soldier for four years, since he was eighteen. Even though he didn't miss the Army, he had to adjust to being a civilian again. He dragged his feet about returning to Washington, DC. His mother and brother and Vera, who broke up with her boyfriend, were all anxious to see him. But he delayed going. He thought about enrolling in college in California but didn't following through with it. There were protesters on the street calling for the end of the war. He got in a fight with a fellow who was making disparaging remarks about him as he walked by.
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After six years, Mitt Romney is finally the Republican presidential nominee, but the man everyone's talking about is Clint Eastwood — who has apparently lost his mind.
Yes, things got a little surreal down Tampa way in the run-up to Romney's much-anticipated acceptance speech Thursday night. First, "American Idol" winner Taylor Hicks sang "Takin' It to the Streets" with great and occasionally spastic enthusiasm, while CNN crawled the fact that he opened at Bally's in June, making him the first "Idol" to "secure Vegas residency."
Then, after the obligatory autobiographical video of Romney's rise to personal and financial success, Clint Eastwood took the stage. From the loud and adoring reaction of the crowd, one sensed that if he had asked the delegates to switch their votes, Eastwood would be the Republican nominee today.
PHOTOS: Celebrities stumping for Barack and Mitt
Still tall and broad, but quite clearly 82 years old, Eastwood smiled into the applause and modestly advised that they "save a little for Mitt." The actor and director pointed out that although Hollywood has a liberal reputation, there are plenty of Republicans in the Industry — they just "play it a little more close to the vest and they don't go around hot-doggin' it."


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No goals but France eased into the last 16 as group winners and, perhaps more importantly, this was the night Paul Pogba joined the par...
No goals but France eased into the last 16 as group winners and, perhaps more importantly, this was the night Paul Pogba joined the party
France 0-0 Switzerland
France and Switzerland finished first and second respectively in Group A after a goalless draw in Lille on Sunday.
Paul Pogba and Dimitri Payet both hit the woodwork for France as the Euro 2016 hosts clinched the point they needed to secure top spot.France boss Didier Deschamps, whose side had already qualified for the round of 16, made five changes to his starting lineup, with Pogba and Antoine Griezmann among those restored while Payet and Olivier Giroud were rested.
Pogba had an impressive showing for Les Blues, forcing the goalkeeper to make top notch saves and hitting the woodwork
Pogba's shot that canoed off the cross bar
Pogba came very, very close in the first half.— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) June 19, 2016
Will he find the back of the net in the second?
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Switzerland -- who knew that a point would guarantee a top-two finish -- gave Breel Embolo a start in attack after two wasteful displays by Haris Seferovic.
Switzerland saw a late penalty appeal waved away when Bacary Sagna appeared to pull substitute Seferovic's shirt, but ultimately the match finished in a draw that saw both advance to the round of 16.
Romania 0-1 Albania
Albanian striker Armando Sadiku made history on a emotional night for his country as he scored their first ever goal in a major finals to beat Romania 1-0 – and now they face an agonising wait to see if it is enough to clinch a place in the last 16.
|Sadiku celebrates with his team mates after their historic win
The result means Albania finish third in Group A, ahead of Romania who go home.
But until other groups are completed they won't know if it is enough to be one of only four third-placed teams who qualify for the knockout stage. Whatever happens, however, this was a huge night for Albanian football.
Romania edged near an equaliser throughout the second half, with Florin Andone thundering a right-footed attempt off the post in the 76th minute. But the leveller never came and Albania must await their Euro 2016 fate as the remaining groups play out.
Watch Sadiku's goal below
Watch Sadiku's goal below
THIS goal from Armando Sadiku gave #ALB their first ever win at a major tournament. #EURO2016 https://t.co/oXBdGgQhGD— SuperSport (@SuperSportTV) June 19, 2016


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The Gophers coaching staff didn't have to do much to motivate the offense going into the offseason.
All it took was one video session of the first three quarters of the 21-17 Texas Bowl loss to Syracuse, in which a streak of 13 consecutive quarters without an offensive touchdown was extended.
Running back David Cobb, who was team offensive MVP last year, admitted how poorly he played for most of the game.
"David was a 1,000-yard rusher and didn't have a good bowl game," Minnesota offensive coordinator Matt Limegrover said. "That's one of the things we showed when they came back."
Cobb and his offensive teammates used the bitterness of a second straight bowl defeat to make sure they showed up for Tuesday's first spring practice sharper and more confident than before.
Cobb was a third-stringer a year ago, but he's now one of eight returning offensive starters who have solid roles going into the spring.
"I know the coaches know what I can do," Cobb said. "But at the same time, I need to get better because Donnell (Kirkwood), Rodrick (Williams) and Berkley (Edwards) and whoever else is behind me are coming for the same thing. You can't get complacent."
Sophomore quarterback Mitch Leidner didn't start in the bowl game, but coaches have given him a vote of confidence for the No. 1 job.
Gophers coach Jerry Kill told players during the first team meeting after the season that Leidner was their leader, Limegrover said.
That leadership was displayed during winter workouts and in Tuesday's opening practice.
Most coaches aren't prone to overanalyze first-day performance, such as the interception true freshman Dimonic Roden-McKinzy threw during 7-on-7 drills.
"But he got into the huddle and he wasn't wide-eyed and a scaredy cat," Limegrover said. "Sometimes for a quarterback, that's harder than other things. To have him do that, everything else was gravy."
Leidner, who is trying to mentor his three freshman backups, threw long touchdown passes to sophomore receiver Drew Wolitarsky and sophomore tight end Maxx Williams.
"I feel much more comfortable and confident," said Leidner, who passed for 205 yards and two touchdowns against Syracuse. "It just makes my job so much easier just knowing I'm the top guy right now."
The offense has a lot to prove once the 2014 season begins after finishing 10th in the Big Ten in scoring (18.8), 11th in total offense (320.4) and 12th in passing (160.1).
But Leidner should be surrounded by more playmaking options than he was in 2013. The Gophers had an eight-win season but relied too much at times on Cobb and the running game.
Wolitarsky, Jones and Williams are more polished and stronger with a year of experience.
"I feel like we've got a complete passing game," Jones said. "We got deep threats, and we've got little quick guys in space."
After just one spring practice, Kill already was impressed with 6-foot-10 redshirt freshman tight end Nate Wozniak.
Edwards, who redshirted last season after suffering a severe ankle sprain, also is receiving praise as a potential threat in the slot and in the backfield.
"You watch Berkley move around," Kill said. "Helps the quarterback out. Helps the (offensive linemen) out. You don't have to hold a block very long for a guy that can go."
Kill said sophomore defensive tackle Yoshoub Timms missed practice because of a hamstring injury. Senior cornerback Derrick Wells (shoulder), junior center Jon Christenson (leg) and senior tight end Alex Bisch (foot) will sit out all of spring practice.
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Kadayawan Is Fast Approaching
The most awaited event that I will be witnessing is fast approaching. Yes, Kadayawan is just around the corner and I am sure I will be watching the parade again just like what I did in Araw ng Davao. I am so excited, my friend and I are talking about it and we agreed to go to downtown together. I hope there is nothing that would happen along the way so we really can push through the plan. I heard Kadayawan parade is better than of Araw ng Davao because Kadayawan has many grand floaters, many floral and yeah celebrities as well. The floral parade is a contest so expect to see more colorful and extravagant designs in the floater. Everyone who joined the contest wanted to win so I am sure I will be seeing more than that. There is also Indak Indak sa Kadalanan, I guess it would be held on Saturday and Sunday would be the floral parade.


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Sturgeon's radical plan for BBC
Scotland should get its own dedicated BBC television channel, Nicola Sturgeon will say today, as she outlines a radical blueprint for the corporation's operations north of the border.
The first minister will also call for a second English-language BBC radio station for Scotland and a separate governing body for each of the UK nations.
She will set out her vision in a keynote address to the Edinburgh International Television Festival today. In what will be seen as the first minister flexing her muscles over the corporation for the first time, she will claim that the BBC has failed to keep pace with devolution. She will say that radical changes are needed to bring it into line with the new political landscape.
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The Hon. Eve Preminger, former surrogate for New York County, has joined Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP as counsel.
Ms. Preminger will focus her practice on litigation, appellate advocacy and the representation of individuals and organizations in all aspects of trusts and estates law. She will be a resource to the firm's Individual Clients Group and Litigation Department, particularly with respect to Surrogate's Court practice and fiduciary litigation.
Before serving as surrogate for New York County from 1991 to 2005, Judge Preminger was a justice of the Supreme Court of New York County presiding over a civil commercial and complex and protracted litigation trial part from 1987 to 1990. Prior to that, she handled major criminal trials in the Criminal Division of Supreme Court.


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The city of Fort McMurray, Alberta, is famous for two things, and the second has everything to do with the first. First, it is the home of Canada's major oil production hub, the Athabasca tar sands. Second, it is the home of the most deadly road in the entire province.
For at least the last eight years, Highway 63 has been aptly named the "Highway of Death." And for good reason. As production has rapidly expanded in Fort McMurray, so have the amount of cars transporting workers, and trucks carrying equipment on the long, icy, narrow road. This has caused more crashes, and by extension, deaths. And even as residents try to get the road expanded, its treacherousness has become part of life, an unintended side effect of being a boomtown.
Now, that same unintended side effect is happening in the United States, but in places where fracking is — now literally — making a killing.
According to an Associated Press data analysis released Monday, traffic fatalities have more than quadrupled since 2004 in some drilling states, even as roads are getting safer. This, the report said, is not merely due to an increase in population, but an increase of both general traffic and heavy equipment drivers in the regions, most of them present because of the fracking boom.
This can be seen specifically in North Dakota's Bakken Shale region, where the Associated Press said deaths from car accidents have increased by 350 percent over the last decade, despite a population increase of only 42 percent in that time. Gas from the Bakken Shale formation, which is estimated to hold approximately 4.3 billion barrels of oil, is largely produced through the fracking process.
Additionally, the report cited 21 Texas drilling counties where traffic deaths per 100,000 people are up an average of 18 percent, compared to the rest of Texas where they are down by 20 percent. In West Virginia's most heavily drilled counties, traffic fatalities rose 42 percent in 2013, compared to an 8 percent decline in the rest of the state.
"We are just so swamped," Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva of Karnes County, Texas, told the AP. "I don't see it slowing down anytime soon."
Though any boom in fossil fuel production will inevitably bring a flood of workers and equipment into an area, the report notes that the hydraulic fracturing process winds up brings an especially large amount of equipment with it. Fracking is uniquely characterized by its process, injecting high-pressure streams of water, chemicals, and sand into underground rock formations, "fracturing" the rock to release oil and gas. To deliver all that water, chemical, and sand, anywhere from 2,300 to 4,000 truck trips are required per well, the report said.
Increasing speed of production is also a factor, the report said, with communities unable to improve roads and other traffic infrastructure fast enough to keep up with the amount of drilling activity, more of which always comes with more cars and trucks.
Accidents from fracking-related trucks have increased so much, in fact, that attorneys are now setting up practices specifically to represent people who have been involved in them. This is increasingly found in Texas' Eagle Ford Shale, where more than 7,000 oil and gas wells have popped up in the area since 2008 — much of them fracking wells.
"The revenue generated by the Eagle Ford Shale comes at a price," the website of Christian legal firm Simmons and Fletcher P.C. reads. "If you've been injured in an accident with an industrial oil & gas 18 wheeler truck in south Texas, you need the help of an experienced legal team."
There's even a whole firm called "Frackcident Injury Law" located in Pennsylvania — another place experiencing above-average vehicle fatalities as a side effect of its fracking boom.
"The combination of too many trucks, sleep-deprived truckers, ramshackle vehicles, and dangerous roads is a nightmare for anyone who cares about roadway safety," the website reads. "Do the economic benefits of fracking justify those risks for motorists?"


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|History of the Sherwood International
Memorial Day Service
In the 1942 edition of the Sherwood Tribune, it carried the lead story "Battle of the Border". It went on to state that . . . "on May 30th, 1942 the American Legion of Sherwood met the Canadian Legion face to face on the boundary line two miles north of Sherwood. The American Legion : crossed the line and followed the Canadian Legion into Canada several rods. They then halted and formed two lines, with the Canadian bagpipes leading in advance of the columns of American and Canadian Legions,they all crossed the International Boundary into American territory. There were no wounded, dying, or dead left after this advance. This was a friendly meeting of two democratic freedom loving people. It was a demonstration of two nations who have learned to live in peace and harmony. . ." they have learned to love thy neighbor as thyself."
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Veterans Day Movie
History of American Legion Post
1936 Prosperty Township Baseball
My guess who they are.. Orlin Hanson, Sherwood
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Arts Council cash for art bonfire
Arts Council England has given £3,000 of National Lottery money to a project allowing artists to burn their work.
The second Manchester Artists' Bonfire tok place on Thursday and saw some 30 artists incinerate their creations.
Organisers said it was "a research project into art and activism" that allowed local artists to collaborate and to discuss art in a direct way.
Arts Council England said the project would support emerging talent and stimulate debate.
The event at Islington Mill in Salford gave participating artists a chance to speak about the reasons for burning their art, whether they were personal or political, before setting it alight.
Organiser Rosanne Robertson said it was "beneficial to supporting artists and discussing art in a new way - in a more direct way with an audience".
Destruction and renewal
The event's website said: "The Artists' Bonfire is unapologetic about the more obvious connotations such as strike, destruction and renewal, but it is also open to new interpretations, be they political or personal or both.
"All viewpoints are encouraged as part of the discussion, including those opposed to burning art.
"We join in a festival of flux and celebrate it on our own terms."
The art-burners will also be given space to test and exhibit new work.
An Arts Council statement said: "Arts Council England is pleased to be supporting the second annual Artists' Bonfire. This event provides an opportunity to celebrate and support some of the north west's emerging artistic talent.
"This project will provide the artists with a free gallery space, enabling them to test and explore new ideas. The event will provide an opportunity for audiences to have a stimulating debate about current affairs and their impact on art and artists."


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'Ravenswood' Winter Premiere - First Look Pics!
Check out your first look at the winter premiere of Ravenswood!
In "Revival," fresh off his trip to Rosewood, Caleb (Tyler Blackburn) struggles to deal with the aftermath of his brief time with Miranda (Nicole Anderson) on the other side. Remy (Britne Oldford) realizes her dreams may be the best clue they have into understanding the pact, but she unwittingly attracts something that is determined to make sure Remy doesn't wake up. And Miranda decides to haunt Mrs. Grunwald for answers but discovers Grunwald may have a ghostly friend of her own.
Meanwhile, Luke (Brett Dier) and Olivia (Merritt Patterson) are unnerved by Collins' increasing attention towards their mother, and Olivia makes a major decision about Dillon (Luke Benward), without realizing his true motivations.
Ravenswood returns Tuesday, January 7th @ 9PM ET/PT on ABC Family. 15+ pics inside…
"Ravenswood" Winter Premiere Sneak Peek
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As far as market vendor Chang Yu is concerned the golden age of China's economic boom is long past.
"When I arrived [eight years ago], there were so many people you couldn't even walk here," she told CNBC, gesturing toward the empty isle where she sells wigs in Beijing's YaShow market.
Beijing's markets were once the pride of China where the state-supported manufacturing industry supplied the west with a steady stream of goods and lifted millions of people from poverty.
Read MoreRelatives shed assets as China's leader fights graft
These markets thrived in the late 1990's and early 2000's, selling surplus, flawed and copycat items. They were meccas for tourists looking to buy something genuine or close to it for next to nothing. For years, young migrant vendors haggled hard to bring home the bacon.
Now they are in decline. A coy rank of fake eyelashes behind Chang gathers dust. A rack of super hero costumes hangs limp long past Halloween. And she is not alone. Dozens of vendors in Beijing's famous markets who once proudly paraded their wares before celebrities and heads of state told CNBC that business has never been worse.
Rising costs and online alternatives
As China outgrows low-end manufacturing, property values soar and seasoned consumers seek greater convenience and choices online, these markets must evolve or die.
Read MoreRead MoreMobius: Everybody wants a BMW in China
Rising production costs have pushed some foreign companies to move production to less developed Asian countries. Average wages in China's manufacturing sector have risen 96 percent since 2007, according to Thomas Orlik, an economist at Bloomberg Financial and author of Understanding China's Economic Indicators.
"Manufacturers are facing rising costs for labor, rent and electricity and they have passed some of those on to shopkeepers," Orlik said.
And it's not just factories that are paying higher rents. In first-tier cities like Beijing, according to Orlik, real estate prices rose 18 percent in 2013, despite government efforts to curb the property market. A few hundred meters down the road from YaShow, in the trendy Sanlitun neighborhood, a nondescript building housing a department store and luxury apartments recently sold for $928 million dollars.
Read MoreThis asset class maybe the star of the second-half
A vendor at a stall selling Jimmy Joey brand bags in a prime location on the first floor of the Silk Market pays 50,000 renminbi (over $8,000) in monthly rent.
The vendor, who did not give his name, opened an online shop on the e-commerce platform Taobao a few years ago. His online sales now roughly equal those of the Silk Street shop.
"I think the Taobao shop will continue to get better," he said. "Here, [it] will not."
Read MoreMini stimulus working its magic, China data shows
"Every year it gets worse," said Liu Chao, a sneaker vendor at Silk Street. "We plan to change our business because there are so few people [shopping here] now."
However competition is thick; the anonymous bag seller noted everything is cheaper online, where adept shoppers can choose from hundreds of vendors with similar products.


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BN-Old Fashion
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1999; 1.0, initial releaseAuthor
The Kaizer firstname.lastname@example.com
Arial Hebrew1 is a trademark of the Kaizer.Copyright
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Hebrew Enabled
Seconda Round W00 Ou 1 Fill
Ben BlomTrademark
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Gunsmoke Open L W00 Regular
Michael Hagemann www.fontmesa.comAuthor
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Klint W01 Extended Italic
Linotype GmbHAuthor
Hannes von DhrenTrademark
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Ambrosia Demo
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1.00 2006 DEMO-releaseCompany
Tjarda KosterAuthor
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Bauer Bodoni Pro 1 W01 Italic
Monotype Imaging Inc.Author
Heinrich, JostTrademark
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GaramondNarrowLightITC W08 Rg
ParaType, Inc.Author
Alexander TarbeevTrademark
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Jeremy DooleyAuthor
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Field Flies for Theaters
Actress Sally Field presented awards at not one but two theater benefits on Monday night, both roughly within the time span of an hour.
"How is that possible?" asked playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury, watching the setting sun against the Statue of Library at the Soho Rep Gala at Battery Gardens. "Maybe she still has the flying nun hat, and can just jump from building to building."


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I was born in 1947 in Copenhagen but live since my early childhood in Aarhus where I studied musicology at the university and subsequently worked as a highschool music teacher. Upon additional university courses in computer science I was working as a database developer from 1989 until I retired 2014. Since then I've devoted much of my time to musical activities: I'm instructing a recorder consort founded several decades ago. We are definitely not world stars but we have fun, and I prepare modern editions of hitherto unpublished, mostly Danish music. Among my editions are a collection of sonatas for flute and basso continuo by a 18th century composer from my home town, Morten Ræhs and 5 flute concertos by Johann Adolph Scheibe working in Denmark in the mid 18th century. An ongoing project is a complete edition of the preserved works by the Danish early 1800 composer, Georg Gerson
I have been composing - although not very much - since my youth using various techniques and styles of composition. I have used kinds of serial technique in a small quartet for recorders, Kleines Quartett (published by Bärenreiter Verlag, Kassel), in another quartet for woodwinds (published in IMSLP as 3 or 5 of 10 for 4) and in a suite for choir and instruments with texts from Christian Morgenstern's Galgenlieder (published by Wilhelm Hansen, Copenhagen). Serially composed is also Ça ira?, a four part choir piece with lyrics by Erich Fried to the memory of Werner Icking.
In other vocal compositions published in IMSLP I have - inspired by the danish composer of symphonies and a huge number of danish songs, Carl Nielsen - been trying to expand a traditional functional harmony. That applies to my Solstice Songs for choir, soloist and piano and to a collection of songs, Songs on Texts by Jeppe Aakjær with lyrics written in a Danish peasant dialect from the island Salling by the Danish early 20'th century poet Jeppe Aakjær. Important themes of many of his poems are, like the present ones, the daily life as well as the cultural and political emancipation of the Danish rural proletariat in the beginning of our century. Many of these songs can be found - many of them composed by Carl Nielsen - in the Højskolesangbog, songbook for the folk high school. They are still among the favorite songs when Danes meet and sing from the Højskolesangbog. My Aakjær songs are to be seen in this tradition.


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White Dog put Trixie next to me at the keyboard. "It is Trixie Tuesday," WD said. "Tell our friends how you are feeling."
Trixie looked VERY nervous and turned to me. I draped an arm over her back. "No, Sweet Girl, I will do the typing. You and I just need to decide what you want to say. Everyone is sending you healing vibes and are concerned."
"I still itch sometimes," Trix said, "but it is not all I think about anymore." I agreed that the lime/sulphur sponging was working wonders in drying up the bumps. And that the meds were bringing her back to health...although we still had a way to go before her skin was healed.
"I like my diet change." She added. "Well,Trix you ARE on a steroid, I suspect that any food would be extra tasty." The good news from the vet was that all of Trixie's kidney values in the blood work were smack dab in the middle of the "normal" range so we are taking her off of the special pre-kidney disease diet to see if she holds steady. Even better, the vet suggested that our girl could stand to gain a couple of pounds. More food...what pup would not want to hear that?
The rest of the blood work was pretty normal which provided no clue about the skin condition origin but in the doc's mind pretty much ruled out anything auto immune. So we will continue to treat it as a bacterial infection, especially since we seem to be making progress.
On the where did this come from? side of things, our girl has giardia. She is being treated and the rest of the WDA is lined up to be tested after the holiday. We are particularly concerned about YoYoMa and his compromised immune system.
I looked at Trixie. "Anything else you want to say?" "Can I thank everyone for caring and pulling for me?" "Of course you can." "I am so grateful for all of their good thoughts it makes me feel like I will be perfectly well in no time." White Dog smiled at her and so did I as she hurried off.


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A teacher from Mukarara primary school shared with us that the anti-rape knowledge has really helped the school children be aware of their surroundings.
This is the number of female teachers who were trained in the time period.
Estimated girls & women affected
This is the reported number of girls that the teachers reach in their communities.
Estimated community members affected
One year ago, we set out to begin a multi-year process to train teachers in Nairobi with life-saving self-defense skills so that they, in turn, can share these skills with their students and their families. Since our last report, we are thrilled to tell you that the trainings in Naivasha Sub County were very successful. We trained a total of 274 teachers and women from the community:
- 84 teachers and community women from Karai division of Naivasha Sub County.
- 60 Teachers and community women from Mirera division of Naivasha Sub County.
- 54 Teachers and community women from Site division of Naivasha Sub County.
- 76 Teachers and community women from Kihoto division of Naivasha Sub County.
Overall, the program has been very successful we have reached a total of 515 teachers, 166,870 girls and 126,856 boys. We are happy to ro report that we were able to reach more students than we thought we would!
Get personal
A teacher from Mukarara primary school shared with us that the anti-rape knowledge has really helped the school children be aware of their surroundings. They know to not allow anybody to touch, see, or play around with their bodies, as this is always the starting point of sexual abuse.
Risks and challenges
Power outages! From time to time we lose electricity and this makes working and getting around hard, but we are used to it. With patience we move on.
What we've learned
Transportation is not always easy - the vehicle we use often breaks down. We want to work towards raising funds for a new van so that in the future our travel is seamless.
Next steps
While our grant period with Catapult is finished, rest assured we will continue to work towards our goals! Our next focus will be in Naivasha Sub-County, from January 2015 through March 2015.
We will be spending down the rest of the grant in the coming year. Following is a breakdown of what has been spent to date.
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Projected budget
Amount spent so far
Kenyan teachers learn self defense skills to pass on to studentsposted March 5, 2014 by Isabel Garcia
Dolphin has been very busy! We're happy to report that over the last 90 days Dolphin trained 241 public and private primary school teachers across Nairobi. Specifically, Dolphin staff reached: 59 teachers in Westlands Division, 66 teachers in Dagoretti Division, and 93 Teachers in Starehe Division.. –We also trained 23 peer educators in Kayole location, Nairobi.
Risks and challenges
Erratic rains across Nairobi meant that some of the trainings had to be postponed due to road conditions.
Up Close
Duncan Momba, Co-Founder of Dolphin, was pleased with how engaged teachers were and said, "The trainings went on so well with teachers responding to the trainings!"
Next steps
Dolphin will continue with their training program in Maungu along Nairobi Mombasa highway after rains subside. They will also be making a special trip to Cape Town, South Africa in March to do a training for educators who will teach their skills to local school children.
To date, the Dolphin team has spent $3500 USD on their teacher training program. They are off to a great start and look forward to training teachers over the course of the next 2 years.
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Help train Kenyan teachers to deliver self-defense programming to young people to prevent sexual violence.


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God is Spirit John4:24 He made us in His image(Spirit)your flesh body is NOT your life, you are a spirit in God's image,dwelling in your flesh body called a Tent.God formed man from the dust of the earth,(Adam)also created He woman joined He them together(man & wife) telling them to multiply the earth.(Gen.1:27,28)
God is so Holy He cannot look upon sin.let's look at sin(called abominations to God see:1Cor.6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous (sinners)shall not inherit the Kingdom of God?Be NOT deceived;neither fornicators(sex without marriage),nor idolaters(who put anything or anyone before God),nor adulterers(sex outside of marriage)nor effeminate(some translations say homosexual),nor abusers of themselves with mankind(same as previous),nor thieves,nor covetous(desiring anything for yourself,of anybody elses),nor drunkards,nor revilers,nor extortioners,shall inherit the Kingdom of God.
For some reason,man has tried to do away with God, their very creator & heavenly Father, well, their very life ;for in God do we live ,move & have our being Acts17:28/you can run but you cannot hide from God,who is your very life.God is the same God from Gen. thru Rev.God is Spirit John4:24 invisible col.1:15,1Tim.3:16 was manifested in the flesh(Jesus)also John1:1-14 the Word(Jesus' name is the Word (Rev.19:13 )the Word Was God,who became flesh(Jesus)John14:8 -11 Jesus said,if you see Me you see the Father & you know Him.(please read the passages)2Cor.5:19 the Father was in the Son reconciling the world back unto Himself.Ex.3:13-15 & Deut.32:39 The father said ,"I AM HE" now seeJohn8:28 Jesus said, if you do not believe that "I AM HE" you will die in your sins.I will move along now,that you can clearly see Jesus was God in the flesh.
Do you know the story where God provided a ram for Abraham when he was about to sacrifice his son,Isaac? Well,God became flesh(Jesus,the Son)to lay His own life down for us....He provided a pure & spotless Lamb for our sacrifice 1Cor.5:7 Jesus '(body) is our Once & for all sacrifice!!!
Matt.5:17 Jesus did not destroy the law of Moses .The New Test. is not contradictory to the old test.BUT the fulfillment of the spiritual intention of the law-the law degenerated into legalism w/ the pharisees-(same as many of you do today)Jesus took the law Beyond the outward observance to the inner spiritual intention of God(the New Covenant with His Blood,written in our hearts & minds , we are His People & He is Our God.
Gal.3:24 the law is what has brought us to Christ
1Tim.1:9 The Law is for SINNERS (even tho you want to do away w/ it, you cannot, for you will be judged by God's entire Word.
See as follows & do read the passages for the security of your own soul & get to know God, who created you .
Lev.18 God's standards for us to live by
Ch.19 God teaches us Holiness in our personal conduct
Lev.20 are Punishments for our disobedience unto God
v.5 God will punish you for commiting spiritual prostitution,by worship of other gods(spirits other then God)also false doctrines not according to God's Word is also spiritual prostitution.
Deut.18:9-12 Necromancer -is one who asks the dead;it is clearly condemned & an abomination to God- you say, but they are not dead,they are in heaven alive.Well, their bodies died & to us, they are dead. my son,a born again Bible believing Christian is dead,although I know He is in the next life, alive unto God, but not to me.Understand? So, when you ask the dead, the certain ones that you are calling on, (if they are in heaven) cannot hear you)so demon spirits come up & possess you, it is called having familiar spirits ,forbidden by God.
Deut.27 are listed all the curses of God for the disobedient
Deut.28 are the consequences of disobedience to God
Deut.7:9 Know the Lord your God ,He is God,the faithful God which keeps covenant & mercy with them that LOVE HIM & Keep His commandments to a thousand generations (whch means ("FOREVER")
Numbers 25 learn how Israel commits harlotry(bowing to other gods(spirits,)
Deut.4:9 Keep your soul diligently,FEAR the Lord your God all of the days we shall live upon THIS EARTH & TEach our children...........
Proverbs6:16-19 are the 7 Deadly sins (that God hates)
Lev.26 are the penalties for Disobedience unto God
Rom.1:24-32 abominations to God
1Cor.6:9 abominations to God
Gal.5:19-21 whoever practices sins will NOT see Heaven(abominations)
lastly ex.20 God's commandments which He left for us to live by!!
Now, I ask you to think...if you do not know God's Word,how can you know what He forbids & the consequences?
You say,Jesus didn't say that(what is said in old test)well,why would God repeat Himself in the New Test?
We are born with sin nature,after fallen Adam;but we are not born sinners.All have sinned;Jesus was the only One to be sinless,because He was God in the flesh.
These are the last days that we are living in & soon, Jesus will come & rapture His Church of born again Believers 1Thess.4:16,17,before Great Tribulation Rev.3:10.
If Christ were to appear right now,would you be raptured(caught up)? or left Behind?
now you say,how can a loving God send me to hell because I sin or live a different lifestyle?WELL, God sends nobody to hell, the unrepentant sinner sends themselves to hell see Luke13:3 if you do not repent(turn away from your sins to Christ, you(your soul) will perish(in hell and the Lake=Mark9:45,46 & Rev.20:10-14, so you see, your eternal destination is your own choice.
God has already called you out of the world (sin & darkness) into the Light of His glorioius Son(Jesus Christ)your salvation.It is your choice, to serve sin ,the devil,death & hell or God & His Righteousness & everlasting life.
*****Psalm139:14 you were wonderfully made & your soul knows right well.
God put us here to walk with Him,for Him to dwell in us & through us,we are the temple of God 1Cor.3:16 & He dwells in us. God cannot dwell where sin is, sin cannot stand in God .In His Kingdom which is in us Luke17:21
I submit to you; a liar knows they sin & must repent, a thief knows that they sin & must repent,a fornicator knows they sin & must repent,an adulterer knows they sin & must repent;how is it others say they do not sin & were made to commit that sin,and have no sin to confess & repent of?
John14:6 Jesus is the Only way to the Father..............John3:3 Jesus said, you must be born again(this means a new spirit in Christ)or you will not see heavenEph.1:7 in Christ is your salvation or redemption & the forgiveness of your sins by His shed Blood............You cannot replace God with His own Body (known as the Son,Jesus Christ ;who is the Lord our God,they are ONE in the same Spirit, and you only kid your own selves by ignoring God & His word & loving darkness rather then light and remember 1Cor.6:9 do not be deceived NO sin enters Heaven.
We will dig in deeper on another page
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spiritual eyes , so you can see & Believe & receive Christ as your Savior , that you Repent,confess & are born again sealed with His Spirit Eph.1:13 Only by His Spirit in you, will Christ receive you John14:2 and by His shed Blood over you Eph.1:7
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It's a good thing I'm not into jinxes, because the first thing I thought when I saw this Nationals vs. Brewers series was, "How would these pitching match-ups work in a playoffs series?" While this series is a test between two of the National League's top clubs, it's also a testament to the Brewers' roster-building strategies entering 2014. Namely, by signing Matt Garza to a long-term deal, the Brewers front office ensured that they would have the type of middle rotation that could cover just about any type of pitching match-up. While Garza is certainly better than the typical starter that works between three-or-four spots deep in a rotation, such judgments are not necessarily salient in the playoffs, when rotations are shortened to the best arms. So it is, as the Brewers and Nationals face off against one another in a potential playoff preview (yes, that's what it is, enjoy it, don't be so cautious about saying it!): as Runnin' Ron Roenicke elected to stick with his current rotational order, the potential judgments become clearer for the Brewers' rotation against the Senior Circuit's best foes.
(2011-2013 runs prevented stats; followed by 2014 effort thus far)
Kyle Lohse (598 IP, 43 runs prevented [NL]; 127 IP, 5 runs prevented in 2014) @ Stephen Strasburg (366.3 IP, 37 runs prevented [NL]; 125 IP, -2 runs prevented in 2014)
Matt Garza (372.7 IP, 6 runs prevented [AL & NL]; 124.3 IP, -5 runs prevented in 2014) @ Gio Gonzalez (597 IP, 53 runs prevented [AL & NL]; 83.3 IP, 3 runs prevented in 2014)
Yovani Gallardo (592 IP, 15 runs prevented [NL]; 115 IP, 2 runs prevented in 2014) @ Doug Fister (586.7 IP, 48 runs prevented [AL]; 77.7 IP, 8 runs prevented in 2014)
Four things immediately stand out about these match-ups:
(1) There is no true "#1 vs. #1" match-up in this series. However, both rotations feature pitchers primed for the top of their respective leagues. Lohse, Strasburg, Gallardo, Gonzalez, and Fister each can claim one excellent/solidly-above-average/#1-type campaign within the last three years. Their performances in the other three years outline just how fickle pitching at the MLB level can be; Strasburg was injured in 2011, Gonzalez, Fister, and Lohse were a cut above, and Gallardo swung between below-average-to-above-average campaigns in any given season.
(2) Every pitcher except for Strasburg is a "dependable" starter, although Strasburg is entering that realm with a "guts" performance in 2014 (I remarked in my preview of the Nationals series at Miller Park that it's ironic the Nationals are having their best season as a team while a couple of their pitchers have been injured or (relatively) ineffective). Gallardo ought to let Strasburg know that this type of season will put hair on one's chest; I gather Strasburg should recover from this tough first half.
(3) Every pitcher except Fister is arguably fluctuating from their "Three Year Performance." This is quite interesting, because, once again, it shows how much pitchers fluctuate. While Lohse, Gallardo, and Gonzalez are better than average in 2014, it's not necessarily to the level of their previous "bests" (or even "middles"); Garza and Strasburg are both below average, although I'm sure both could swap horror stories about Underplaying Fielding Independent Pitching and "lack of defensive support" woes.
(4) Finally, the lack of "stuff" & "performance" correlations is neat. By every stretch of the imagination, one would probably say Stephen Strasburg has better stuff than Lohse. Yet, here's Lohse, the wily moving fastball/slider artist outperforming Strasburg over the last three years and besting the young ace-in-waiting thus far in 2014. Even Fister and Gallardo have quite the "stuff discrepancy." Specifically, while neither is a superstar with stuff, Gallardo's fastball is several ticks harder than Fister's sinker; Gallardo also reaches for a slider while Fister uses a change up. However, Fister roundly outperformed Gallardo from 2011-2013, and again in 2014 thus far.
On a side note, I noticed that some comments still have Brewers fans pumping the "Velocity Vulture" reflex about Gallardo. However, it is arguably time to stop citing Gallardo's declining fastball velocity. His 2014 secondary fastball is harder than his career secondary fastball according to Brooks Baseball, and his primary fastball is hardly any slower. Furthermore, both of Gallardo's 2014 fastballs are significantly faster than they were in 2013. One might still question Gallardo's general velocity arc, given the levels he topped out at in 2010 and 2011. However, those "top" levels are not necessarily as important now that Gallardo is showing the ability to throw hard (and, throw fastballs that "move" more. Specifically, Gallardo's primary fastball both "sinks" and "rides" in on righties more than his average career fastball, according to Brooks Baseball).
Side note #2: A fifth element would be to note that Jordan Zimmermann (570.3 IP, 54 runs prevented; 113 IP, 8 runs prevented in 2014), arguably the best pitcher on either of these teams, is not appearing in this series. Another advantage of a short series format. As an aside, here is how the Nationals and Brewers stack-up by rotation spot (for a short series):
Anyhow, one can certainly look at the three-year track records of these starters and note how the Brewers are on the short end for this type of series. However, it is also worth noting just how close these pitchers are in 2014 thus far; no one except Fister is truly having a "breakout worthy" season yet. This must give Brewers fans reassurance that the past records of these arms may not decide this series or a potential playoffs series; even if Strasburg aims for a #1 year most seasons, well, he might rank as a #3 or #4 this year. Even if Gallardo was a middle rotation starter last year, he's breaking the #2 starter threshold in 2014. The Brewers are not necessarily outmatched in that regard, and in stuff, one might also note that the best stuff on these staffs does not necessarily translate to the best performances. In a short series, all of these variables jump into play.
Brewers (96 G): 423 RS / 406 RA
Nationals (93 G): 387 RS / 326 RA
Finally, I realize I spend way too much time upholding the pitching match-ups, and not enough time upholding the Brewers' offensive advantages. The Nationals are riding a phenomenal bullpen, along with their solid rotation, to achieve the vast majority of their success. On the other hand, the Brewers' offense, even after accounting for park differences, is still approximately two wins better than the Washington bats. This cannot be overstated. The Brewers have the type of deep, powerful batting order that can score runs in a hurry and compensate for pitching short comings. While baseball fans obsess and obsess over "Who's #1? Who's #2?" for their favorite pitching staffs, they ought to stress offensive performance, too. Brewers can keep the recent success of the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants in mind when detractors slight their pitchers: the 2011 Cardinals and 2012 Giants hardly needed pitching to accomplish their feats; as I like to say, "pitching wins championships, except for when hitting does."
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Mesa, AZ is home to over 460, 000 people and most notable about the city itself is that Mesa employment opportunities will mostly be centered on support services to this bedroom community where most people are employed in industries or companies located in Phoenix some 38 miles distant.
Support services are not limited however to a single position or low paying jobs and opportunities exist for City of Mesa employment, teaching positions for grade and secondary schools. Professorial positions for the polytechnic campus of Arizona State University. The combined student populations of the undergraduate and graduate level campuses in Mesa add up to over 30,000 students per year. This provides significant employment opportunities for education related jobs in Mesa.
The city of Mesa features a wide variety of Mesa employment service offices, which help in the Mesa job search. Some will charge the employer a fee and others may charge the job seeker. It is up to the person conducting the search to verify these details before agreeing to an employment service.
The Mesa employment office run by the state may well provide job leads for persons who wish to work within the city of Mesa itself. The employment office will also offer unemployment benefits filing services, job retraining for displaced workers and veteran job counseling and employment services.
Job seekers interested in Mesa jobs with the city may well prefer to go to the City employment office and begin the employment prescreening. Even if there is not a suitable opening, the prescreening testing will get some obligatory paperwork and testing completed. Interested persons may also apply for Mesa city employment openings online at the city of Mesa's job site.
Mesa features several hospitals and qualified medical staff will find Mesa jobs abound. Nursing staff, which have specializations, may find higher salaries in the main city of Phoenix but the commute may not be worthwhile for many.
In addition, Mesa Employment opportunities exist in abundance for domestic staff, from nannies, to babysitters, to housekeepers there are usually openings to be found in this sector. Most will require a background check and the ability to read and write English, while a day care facility may require more formal education in child development.
Auto mechanics and carpenters are tradesmen, which can usually find employment in any area across the US including Mesa. People need car repair and maintenance services as well as carpentry services within Mesa.
Mesa employment in the hospitality, food service and entertainment industry is strong as these are necessary support services for any community. There are the usual banking services, loan officers, and retail store manager positions as well in the city of Mesa. Mesa employment may not be as diverse as a comparable city of the same size but it is certainly a strong sector for the correct professions.
The dedicated job seeker may need to try all of the Mesa employment offices from the state to the private services, check the newspapers as well as contact the individual employment offices for city and school district employment.
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To raise farm goats, build a sturdy goat shelter, ensure a secure fence and prepare proper feeds. Purchasing a milk machine and related equipment is also essential with goat farming.
Goats, while not fussy about their shelters, still require protection from the elements. Build a house that keeps them dry and away from drafts and direct sunlight. A three-sided structure would suffice to shelter healthy goats. Consider building a separate shelter for treating sick, injured or pregnant does.
Goats are good climbers. They can climb short, sturdy trees and even tall ones in order to access fresher leaves and fruits. Build a fence that kids and adults cannot climb over. Make sure that the fence posts are deep enough in the ground to keep the goats from knocking them over. Goat-proof trees and other structures by wrapping them up with tree bark protectors.
Goats are like deer in that they prefer bushes, hay and fresh leaves over grass. Depending on the type of goat, you may need to get supplemental grains, feeds and minerals to provide a healthy diet. If raising goats for milk, keep them in a pasture, as anything that the goats eat can impact the flavor of their milk.
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Beano Niblock with a follow up piece to an earlier one by Lindsay on prison life for loyalists. Beano Niblock is a writer of poetry, plays and political commentary.
The dreaded bung outs were favoured by no one and were seen as an unnecessary evil. For those of us who had soldiered through 11 or 12, and moved through 18,19 and 20 before landing in 21 under the Gusty regime, however knew that they were inescapable and as much a part of compound life as muster parades, bedpacks and drill.
Post-Fire and after the rebuilding of the cages things became much easier and less work as we had only the stuff from the middle of the hut to take outside while the floor was scrubbed and dried.
In the early days when the huts were open, the routine was to remove anything that wasn't screwed down and set it outside, or alternatively move everything to one side of the hut. It was quite a work out and we all had our own tasks. The handiest number - if you could get it - was where you sat on an upturned table which was covered in old blankets and used as a "bumper" to polish the floor. The table was pushed-sledge like-by 2 or 3 others. Wire wooling was a shit job but gave the legs a good work out.
Once the hut had been squeegied of all the excess soap and water the double doors were opened at both ends to allow it to dry more quickly — while we bouled the wire. Bung-outs were a ritual each Sunday and it was no coincidence that our big inspection was on a Monday morning. It wasn't unusual for volunteers to be bumpering their own bed space on a Sunday night or to see a group of men sitting in a bed space with an old towel in their laps, sitting chatting away to each other while they bulled their boots.
One of the "tricks" played on the new recruits, apart from the swimmers/bookies/ clergy ones, was to send them to the quartermaster for a tin of small circles for bulling your boots. The Monday inspection dictated everything in those days — guys had double bed packs and full shaving kits/utensils that were for that purpose only. In 11 in the early days there were sticks that were cut to the regulation Army size for bedpacks — was it 22 inches? The cleaning of the hut and bed spaces pre-inspection on a Monday were fastidious. Nerves were frayed, there was scuffles over brushes, last minute preparations were the norm.
But everything would be in vain of course if "volunteers" were required for area cleaning, or painting, say. They were shanghaied in a variety of fashions — "Did you shave this morning Son"?
"Yes Sir"!!
"Stand a bit closer to the razor next time—Half an hour"!!
"What did you iron those trousers with —a Nine iron — Half an hour"!!
"Look at the state of that cap—You're meant to look like Beau Geste — not Beau Fucken Brummel—Half an hour"!!
I wont even mention the small bags of dust that some of the NCO's carried around with them for planting on the top of lockers!! Are you glad you joined kid? Welcome to the Lazy K.
Of course what vexed people the most about this Sunday cleaning overkill was that by and large we performed the same function day in day out. In those very early days especially there was no perfunctory sweep of the bed space, no random flash of the mop. There were those in competition with each other for the title - unofficial of course - of the supertrooper: the best in show.
To be slovenly was to be somehow failing in your duty. Cleanliness was taken to a whole new level, one we certainly didn't practice before we came in. For us teenagers new words entered our vocabulary — duck boards and ablutions-deck, rubbers, squeegies and of course fatigues. Not the distressed army uniforms but the punishment variety as in: "Right Niblock ... no crease in your trousers—that's a half hours fatigues for Sunday morning."Which usually meant picking cigarette butts up around the yard at half seven on the Sabbath, the only day you usually got a lie in. I hadn't mastered the art of lining the creases of my trousers with flakes of soap before I ironed them.
I think the worst fatigues I had - at least in those days - was on the 12th July morning 1973. A group of us spirited 18 year olds experiencing our first 12th away from home manufactured a makeshift bonfire, mostly cardboard and rubbish,and lit it. The PO of the cage had given a warning that if we set fire to it he would have to bring a water cannon in to put it out. Of course we lit it, and of course he brought the water cannon in along with a troop of soldiers who became heavy handed. There was scuffles in the end out-housing internees. A number of them were taken to the boards but were released early the next morning to take part in the first Long Kesh 12th parade, replete with banner and sashes. This was all after the hour and a half me and a number of other miscreants spent brushing and shovelling away the ashes of the fire and then dousing the yard with bins full of water from the back of a parcel truck.
Sadly me and fatigues were to become regular companions over the next few years.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Tagged under: Beano Niblock , Loyalism , Understanding imprisonment
1 comments :
- AM said...
the old clean-outs as we called them! We were much more relaxed finding your end of the camp more inclined towards discipline and regimentation. I find these always make for great human interest stories.
- 9:14 AM, June 06, 2015
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This is not only a trend with international companies that prefer Indian labor, because of the cost effectiveness; but even Indian companies ask their staff to come in two to three times a week and the rest of the days to complete their work from home. This way infrastructure costs decrease and they feel their staff will meet more targets.
The reason why home based jobs are on an increase is because of the connectivity. Now because internet and phone connectivity is so wide spread, whether working at home or in the office it hardly makes a difference. In fact, for women it is a blessing in disguise.
Apart from writers, journalists, editors there are myriads of others who can gain from such opportunities. There are profitable home based internet businesses of various kinds. These could include marketing and conducting research via the internet, designing sites and web pages, and the like. The opportunities are plenty. It just calls for some patience and perseverance to gain maximum opportunities.
Another advantage of taking up home based jobs, is that at one go one can take up multiple tasks. This would obviously increase the earning capacity of the individual. Some people have actually expanded to an extent where they have set up small time business infrastructure and outsource work to others, on a profit sharing basis or a contractual basis.
However, while taking up any assignments or setting up a business to provide home based work to others, it is essential to take into account all legalities. Especially now when the tax department has raised its antennas. Ideally, set up legitimate home based businesses and also take up assignments from companies that have some legal binding. Check the credentials of the hiring company to prevent any kind of possible problems.
For those who are ambitious to set up their own businesses at home, there is a huge treasure trove out there, as far as opportunities are concerned. Its all about going out there and making the most of the successful home based business ideas that are floating all over the place.


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A group of seven Republican state lawmakers proposed legislation Wednesday that would allow school districts to use education funds to train teachers, administrators and janitors to use guns so they can protect campuses from violent intruders.
The lawmakers, led by Assemblyman Tim Donnelly of San Bernardino, made the proposal in response to last month's mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., that killed 20 children and six adults.
"The idea is to create essentially an invisible line of defense around our kids," Donnelly said at a Capitol news conference.
Read the full Los Angeles Times story.
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What a stupid idea. Why not just hire a police officer or a well trained armed security officer. These Republicans have their heads up their butts.


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- Policy Number: FA.32.002
- Version: Revision 1
- Drafted By: Bill Kupfer
- Approved By: Richard R. Rush
- Approval Date: 10/28/08
- Effective Date: 10/28/08
- Supersedes: FA.32.001
Risk Management is an administrative process that allows the University to conduct its programs and activities in a manner that does not create an unreasonable risk of loss or injury. The purpose of Risk Management is to prevent or minimize losses and thereby protect University assets. Risk Management requires careful decision making to select reasonable procedures and actions that, while designed to protect University assets, do so without undue interference with activities important to the Campus mission.
EO 715 California State University Risk Management Policy
EO 638 California State University Risk Pooling Policy
EO 849 California State University Insurance Requirements
EO 590 Student Air Travel
EO 921 The California State University Emergency Management Program
EO 998 Study Abroad Programs
This policy is administered at CSUCI by the Associate Vice President, Human Resource Programs. Questions, concerns, suggestions, or complaints should be directed to (805) 437-8423.
Office of Environment, Safety and Risk Management:
The Office of Environment, Safety and Risk Management will perform the tasks listed below:
- Assist Campus administrators in maintaining risk management procedures and practices by developing resource documents including risk policy, procedures and guidelines.
- Assist the Campus community in identifying and evaluating risks, and selecting and implementing appropriate risk management techniques.
- Provide risk management training for managers, coordinators and administrators.
- Act as liaison to Chancellor's Office of Risk Management.
- Administer University insurance policies and other forms of risk financing.
- Facilitate risk transfer through contracts, leases and other agreements.
- Administer claims including timely response to incidents, reporting, and participation in claims settlement process.
Administrators and Others Drafting Legal Agreements on Behalf of the University:
University entities with authority and responsibility for executing contracts, leases and agreements (currently only the President, the Vice President for Finance and Administration, Procurement and Contract Services staff and the Director of University Glen Corporation have such authority) will negotiate language in all such agreements to ensure that Campus liability is minimized. Campus administrators are responsible for ensuring that the negotiated provisions of all contract documents are implemented and monitored.
Campus Administrators:
Campus administrators are responsible for implementing risk management as an integral function within their area of responsibility. They are responsible for ensuring that faculty and staff are aware of the Campus commitment to risk management and to ensure that these employees are provided with the information necessary to enable them to minimize the effects of accidental losses. To meet this responsibility, Campus administrators shall maintain awareness of the resource documents developed by the Environment, Safety and Risk Management office and confer with that office on risk management matters. They shall encourage faculty and staff to do the same. In addition, campus administrators shall participate in training activities related to risk management and encourage participation by faculty and staff.
Risk Management Methodology:
Campus administrators and staff shall identify and manage risks associated with their program or activities. The following steps provide a standard methodology to effectively manage risk.
- Identify Risks ? Consider the probable risk to life and probable damage to property resulting from an activity.
- Evaluate Severity of Risks: While all activities carry some measure of risk, not all risks require intervention. Prioritize risks based on frequency and severity of loss (injury, property, reputation, ability to accomplish mission) and associated costs.
- Select Best Risk Management Technique: Once a determination has been made that an intervention is necessary, identify alternatives for managing the risk and select those that are cost effective and do not unduly curtail activities essential to the University mission (e.g. loss prevention and safety procedures, training, loss financing including supplementary insurance, transfer of risk through contracts and waivers).
- Implement Best Risk Management Technique: Assign responsibility, implement and manage process.
- Monitor and Evaluate Results
Assessment & Evaluation of Program:
The Risk Management program will be evaluated annually by the Director of Environment, Safety and Risk Management. Relevant loss data will be compiled and risk priorities identified. The development and implementation of University risk management procedures will be assessed. The results of this evaluation will be summarized in a report prepared for the president.
Applies to all individuals on and off the campus of California State University Channel Islands who are faculty, staff and students involved in University programs and services.
Risk Management: Policies and practices designed to minimize the adverse effects of losses.
Loss: Injury to persons or damage to property and liability when injury or damage is caused by CSUCI its officers or employees.
Risk management is recognized as an essential function of the University. CSU Channel Islands, its officers and employees are responsible for conducting University programs and activities in a manner that does not impose an unreasonable risk of loss or injury. To achieve this goal the University will develop risk management procedures and guidelines, and implement an ongoing loss minimization process. The guidelines and the risk management process require actions by employees throughout the University. All University administrators, managers and decision makers shall include risk management as a normal part of conducting University business.
The University will designate a Risk Manager to develop risk procedures and guidelines, and provide consulting, training and assistance in support of the Campus Community. The procedures and guidelines will address Campus priorities and compliance with Executive Orders.


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A Market Strategies Base Mobilization Survey was commissioned by the RNC and was delivered to Ken Mehlman on August 2nd. The RNC Memo based on that survey is in pdf format and can be found here.
Not all is going as well for the Democrats and their quest to retake congress as the Partisan Press would lead one to believe. A coordinated GOTV and a motivated Republican base are poised to turn conventional wisdom upside down, again.
I've formatted a couple of excerpts from the memo for your perusal:
The survey was commissioned by the Republican National Committee to identify the most effective messages to mobilize the Republican Base for the 2006 elections and determine where the Base stands on important issues in this election cycle. It follows similar studies of the Base completed in 2002 and 2003.
Overall support for President Bush and congressional Republicans from the Republican Base is very strong. The generic congressional vote from Republicans is an overwhelming 84% to 6%, within sampling error of what we found for the 2004 elections. An equally impressive 88% to 11% majority of Republicans approve of the way the President is handling his job.
Intended turnout from the Base also is extremely high. Eighty-one percent (81%) say they are "almost certain" to vote this November, and another 14% say they are "very likely" to vote. This, too, is within sampling error of the intended turnout of Republicans for the 2004 elections.
National Security is, by far, what concerns Republicans the most heading into the '06 elections, taking seven of the top eighteen issues.
Here is what the memo had to say about that:
Global War on Terror
Foreign Threats – Ranking at the top of what will motivate Republicans in 2006 is dealing with the foreign threats to our national security and supporting the President's leadership in the War on Terror. Large majorities report satisfaction with the President's commitment to defeat the terrorists in Iraq and his leadership in the War on Terror, in general. In addition to Iraq, concerns about other foreign threats are included here. For example, Republicans are very concerned both about Iran's sponsorship of terrorism, and its potential of developing nuclear weapons. A huge 87% of the Base expresses extremely strong feelings about one or more of these issues.
Domestic Fight Against Terrorism – Republicans see the renewal of the Patriot Act, better protection of our borders, and NSA surveillance of terrorist phone calls and phone records as an interrelated set of issues. Fully 80% of the Base expresses extremely strong feelings about at least one of these steps to enhance our national security.
Democrats Weakening the Global War on Terror – Of the five issues on which we tested Democratic Party positions, its position on the War on Terror causes the strongest negative feelings, on average, from Republicans. A 56% majority of the Base has extremely strong feelings about the Democratic Party's WOT position. Republicans, also, tend to view this as an independent issue from their feelings about foreign threats and the domestic fight against terrorism. As such, it can provide an important reinforcement to the other War on Terror messages to mobilize the Republican Base. For these three global War on Terror message areas, 93% of the Republican Base holds extremely strong feelings about one or more of them.
A motivated Republican Base is far more valuable than an imploding Democrat Party, IMHO. Keep that eraser close at hand. It will prove quite useful since the current 'conventional wisdom' so closely resembles '02. The election calculus has become more fluid following the thwarted terrorist attack on international flights, and many of those 'predicted' democrat gains are likely to disappear.
Crossposted at Redstate
"The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so." – Ronald Reagan


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text: A new book is currently being developed to teach your kids about transitioning. Created by The Gender Identity and Research and Education Society, it's aimed at kids from age three upwards in the hope of preventing prejudice against transexual or transgender people. Explaining that you 'can't always tell if you're a boy or if you're a girl', Polly the Penguin – who was always really Tom – and her friends find kind and honest ways to discuss the often misunderstood world of changing sex; later proposing a penguin party of acceptance. In a hope to tackle the negative stigma, the society is hopeful the book will be made into a feature for the school curriculum and teach the next generation that 'we love you – just the same'. For more info, visit gires.org.uk or follow on Twitter at @giresuk.