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"The missile that lofted Sputnik into space had…shattered America's sense of invulnerability. For the first time geography had ceased to be a barrier, and the U.S. mainland lay exposed to enemy fire."
Focusing on the period between 1956 and 1958, Matthew Brzezinski recreates the Cold War atmosphere which began in the aftermath of World War II and culminated with the Russian launching of Sputnik in October, 1957. Both the United States and the Soviet Union, in their rush to occupy their post-war sectors of Germany, had wanted to acquire as much German technology as possible—rockets, missiles, and, of course, the German scientists who made it all possible. The US had all the advantages—finding a secret missile lab (hidden in a mountain with a concentration camp in front of it), removing dozens of advanced rockets and missiles to the US, and enticing key scientists to emigrate to the United States. Still, it was the Soviet Union, with far fewer spoils of war and much less developed missile programs, which succeeded in orbiting the first satellite.
Brzezinski's extensive research, detailed character analyses of the key players and their subordinates, and vivid recreations of the economic and political realities of both countries increase the tension in the lead-up to Sputnik. Sociological details about the U-2 development, the Little Rock demonstrations, the civil rights movement, and the political infighting in the Eisenhower administration are balanced by analyses of the USSR's problems with rebellious Poland and Hungary, coups and countercoups which oust and then reinstall Krushchev, and the Russian army's fight against missiles in favor of manpower and conventional materiel.
The roles of Sergei Korolev, chief architect of the Russian rocket program, and of Werner Von Braun and his fellow German émigrés, who guided the American program, are carefully delineated, and the struggles of both groups of scientists to convince politicians that their programs were crucial show the conflicts between innovative scientific research and political expediency. When the Soviets launched a second rocket containing a dog a month later, Russia's beeping beacons in the sky secured its position at the top of the technology pyramid, at least in the public consciousness, with consequent implications regarding military superiority. It was another three months before the US succeeded in launching its own first rocket.
With vibrant descriptions, specific details, and lively background information about the "players" in this drama, Brzezinski recreates the climate in the White House and the Kremlin, alternating the focus and providing contrasting portraits of the chief protagonists—President Eisenhower and Nikita Krushchev, First Secretary of the Communist Party in the Soviet Union. The alternating chapters allow the reader to feel as if s/he is watching both hands in a high stakes global poker match, with the key players practicing the bluff on an international scale–failed intelligence was as much a factor then as it has been in recent years. As exciting to read as the best fiction, this well-researched and compelling story will educate a new generation to the drama associated with the beginnings of satellite and missile technology.
Notes: The author's photo and an interview with him appears on http://motherjones.com
The Sputnik photo is from http://www.astrographia.com
Laika, the Russian space dog, appears in her capsule here: http://www.oobject.com


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Economic Indicators Are Your Secret Weapon
Want to know if house prices are going to rise? Need to understand if recent economic/political measures are paying off for the country? Having an understanding of this information can prove profitable for you, and may even help you get a few good deals while avoiding costly mistakes.
Economic indicators reveal all of this and more. Most of this data is tracked and publicly available, so why not use it to your advantage? Considering that the vast majority of investors never look into this information, you would be giving yourself a leg up on almost all the other players in the markets.
Economic Indicators demonstrate the health and direction of the economy. For example, the employment report reveals the size of the nation's workforce, the types of careers people have, and even how many people are actively looking for work. Also consider that by comparing the results to previous periods, you can illustrate if those numbers are getting stronger or weaker.
By tracking or analyzing various aspects of data, such as the employment rate, the current situation can be better understood, and the future economic outlook can be anticipated. There are plenty of opportunities which come from paying attention to the data.
Perhaps it is a better time to start a business when incomes are rising. Maybe job-searches will be more fruitful when most people are employed. For investors, strong corporate growth bodes well for stock markets.
The information which the various indicators display have far-reaching implications for businesses, employees, and the economy as a whole.
There are three types of indicators you need to know, and which will tell the story of many aspects of the nation. These are leading, lagging, and coincident indicators.
Leading Indicators
Leading Indicators are data points which tell you what will probably happen in the coming months and years. For example, if the "U.S. economic activity" data increases, it suggests that the economy is getting more active, and by extension stronger.
Some examples of leading indicators, which can demonstrate where the economy is heading, include but are not limited to:
- Manufacturing activity
- Retail sales
- Inventory levels
- House prices
- Building permits
Lagging Indicators
Lagging Indicators are measures of economic data which eventually improve or get worse in response to the overall economic direction, albeit months after the fact. For example, in a recession, you will typically see incomes and wages decline.
Some examples of lagging indicators, which demonstrate how the economy has responded to its situation, include:
- Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
- Incomes, wages, salaries
- Household debt levels
- Inflation
- Unemployment
- Trade balances
- Interest rates
- Corporate profits
Coincident Indicators
These are measurable points of data which change in close relation to the economy. For example, hours worked will change pretty quickly with spikes or collapses in economic health.
Some examples of coincident indicators, which demonstrate strength or weakness in line with actual economic strength and weakness, include:
- Producer prices
- Industrial production
- Average hours worked
- Consumer price inflation
By watching all of these indicators, you will get a view into the health of the economy. By paying extra attention to the leading data, you will benefit by knowing where stocks, the job market, and house prices are headed. While not an exact science, there are many advantages and opportunities to know where various aspects of the nation are heading.

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There's no lack of Jewish learning events in the Bay Area — that's one of our community's many strengths. But Limmud stands apart for its size, diversity of participants and presenters, and most of all, its residential aspect: Several hundred people of all ages spend the weekend together to learn, teach and share ideas.
That's how Limmud Bay Area operated for five years, first in Pacific Grove and most recently at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. This time around, however, they're doing it differently — instead of a full weekend in one spot, organizers have put together a one-day "Taste of Limmud" on June 25 offering Jewish learning workshops at three locations: Berkeley for breakfast, San Francisco for lunch and Palo Alto for dinner.
"This has never been done before," said Mila Wichter, founder and president of Limmud Bay Area. "You can buy an all-day ticket and run from place to place, although you'll miss some sessions because of the overlap. But that's Limmud — you'll always miss something!"
Wichter is simply expressing the reality of the typical Limmud schedule, which can offer up to a dozen different sessions to choose from at any one time. This month's Taste will make it easier, with just two options at a time, but even so, the range of topics is wide — Jewish text, technology, Israel, history, LGBT inclusion, campus anti-Semitism, art and dance, taxes, philanthropy, prayer and more.
Limmud is a global grassroots Jewish learning phenomenon, originating 37 years ago in England and now held in more than 80 cities around the world. Driven almost entirely by volunteer labor, including presenters, who typically are not paid and range from world experts in their field to amateurs presenting a topic they happen to love, Limmud attracts a wide range of people, including families, to their pop-up learning-and-living communities.
After five straight years of weekend-long gatherings, Limmud Bay Area organizers decided to take this year off as they restructure the event for June 2018. Hence Taste of Limmud, produced in concert with Kevah, a Berkeley-based nonprofit that facilitates adult study circles in Jewish text and values. Nine of the presenters at Taste are local teachers and rabbis, while another nine are Kevah teaching fellows, Jewish educators who are receiving advanced training in adult Jewish learning.
Taking place on the same day as San Francisco's Pride parade, one of Taste's focuses will be diversity and inclusion. Kevah Fellow Rachel Cohn, a rabbinical student at the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies in Los Angeles, will examine how the rabbinic texts view various types of differences and disabilities; and local attorney Mark Fickes will look at how Jewish and U.S. legal thought approach LGBT equality.
Other intriguing sessions by Kevah Fellows include Yiddish teacher and Jewish educator Max Edwards, who will teach a session on silence in the biblical narrative; "Head and Shoulder, Knees and Toes: Serving God with our Whole Bodies," by rabbinical student Eliyahu Freedman; and a look at how evolving technology is influencing our belief in God by rabbinical student Tobias Divack Moss.
One big change coming to Limmud Bay Area is that, starting next year, it will be offered to Jewish organizations as a platform for holding their own gatherings. For example, Wichter explained, if a synagogue wants to hold a retreat, instead of getting bogged down in the logistics of finding a place to hold it and arranging for kosher food, the shul can hold its event at Limmud, where the planning is all taken care of.
"They will have their own space, and they can benefit from our full programming," Wichter said. "This is something we have built and we can now offer to the community."
Limmud Bay Area, like every Limmud, has depended so far on a core group of volunteers. Now organizers actively are looking for more, to expand the number of people who, in the words of Wichter, "have a stake and a say in how it happens."
That will, she added, "make the program even more varied and rich."


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TVNZ's new reality DIY show Our First Home is showing early signs that it might have what it takes to dispossess The Block NZ (screened by MediaWorks) of its throne as the nation's most-watched reno-reality show.
Showing at 7.30pm thrice weekly and hosted by Goran Paladin, the show sees three family teams of four purchase a house (with their own money). Then they spend ten weeks renovating it (with the show's money). The team that adds the most value to their property at auction gets $100,000 to help with the younger couple's deposit on their own house.
According to data from Nielsen, the show had a viewer rating of 456,000 for its first episode, which screened on TVONE on February 8 and a rating of 445,600 for last night's episode, making it the most watched television show of the evening (between 7.30pm-11pm).
Comparatively over the course of 48 episodes, The Block NZ had ratings of 325,000, and The Block Glass House, now up to 51 episodes has a viewer rating of 188,000.
Our First Home also performed well in the 25-54 category, pulling in an audience of 189,000, which was higher than the 183,000 of Masterchef NZ, the 142,000 of My Kitchen Rules, the 175,000 of The Block NZ and 105,000 of The Block Glasshouse.
MediaWorks spokesperson Rachel Lorimer pointed out that Our First Home's strong results weakened over the second and third episodes of the show.
"The Block continues to be the most successful DIY format in New Zealand. In the two nights that Our First Home and Australian series The Block Glasshouse have gone head-to-head, viewers have chosen The Block in overwhelming numbers," she says. "Monday night saw 119,900 25-54 year olds (average audience, including plus1 channel) watch The Block, compared with 91,500 for Our First Home, and last night (Tuesday, the tenth), the gap widened further with 166,500 25-54 year olds watching The Block, compared with 91,100 watching Our First Home. The strong performance of The Block Glasshouse sets MediaWorks up for another blockbuster season of the New Zealand series."
While it's still early days for Our First Home, the ratings do look promising, and the fact that it screens three times weekly seems like a good way to hold viewers' attention. So far the ratings are higher than TVNZ's own MKR NZ, so no doubt the broadcaster will be pleased about that, but MasterChef NZ's ratings are still higher, though the show will be switching to MediaWorks this year.
Commissioner of factual entertainment at TVNZ Tony Manson anticipated the show would see success through its unique take on the reality DIY genre.
"There's nothing else like this on television," he told the Herald. "Sure, home renovation can be seen on any number of other shows, but the Our First Home story is much bigger than DIY. It's about families working together and making sacrifices for the good of the next generation. It is also distinctly Kiwi in that the idea has been created by New Zealanders with the local property market in mind. It's not an overseas idea that has been adapted."
Manson predicts that the show is likely to take a similar trajectory as multi-night shows.
"With any television competition format like this, the audience will level out over time and then spike in the last week or two when the competition gets down to the wire," he says.
And Manson adds that there's also an educational element to the show: "Plenty of Kiwis are in the same boat as our family teams – wanting to find ways to increase the value of their home, make it more liveable, or simply change some part of their kitchen so it is more functional and attractive. So 'Our First Home' is designed to be entertaining for our viewers, but also very useful. The programme contains loads of good advice from finding the right property to clever ways to renovate on a limited budget. The Our First Home experts, Sara and Eva, give great tips to the Schreuders, Gourleys and Wardlaws, and this information is available in the programme and online on our website for fans of the show."
BNZ, Fly Buys and Toyota are the show's first-tier sponsors. And Resene, Barfoot & Thompson, Noel Leeming and Harrisons Carpet are the shows second-tier sponsors.
Blacksand created all the show's branding and the 'Anything for Family' promotion, which asked Kiwis to nominate a family member that deserved a surprise. TVNZ then chose its favourites and filmed them. It has also filmed each of the families as well as a main promo ad.


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Large numbers of protesters began to gather in the city's Victoria Park just after midday Sunday, donning black and wearing white ribbons on their chests. Many carried bunches of white flowers to honor a man who died after falling from a building on Saturday while holding banners opposing the extradition bill."We buy the white flower to hope that he can rest in peace," said 23-year-old Michael, who works in concessions and only gave his first name. Like many others around him, he carried a sign saying "Freedom is Not Free."On Saturday, Chief Executive Carrie Lam, the top official in Hong Kong, said passage of the bill would be suspended and a second reading due to take place this month canceled. There is no timeline for discussions around the bill to resume, Lam said, and she indicated it likely will not pass this year.But for the protesters, a suspension is not enough. They fear the bill could be used to extradite residents to mainland China for political or inadvertent business offenses and are pushing for it to be shelved completely. "We need to come out and tell the government we cannot approve this China extradition bill," said Michael, adding that he believed Lam would continue to push for the bill at a later date. "We need to stop this because Hong Kong is a very special place. The economy, the culture, it's a special one for the world," he said. The early crowd were predominantly young people, but they were soon joined joined by families.Aerial shots along the protest route from the city's Victoria Park through the downtown area to Tim Mei Avenue in Admiralty showed the crowd at complete standstill, as crowd numbers continued to surge throughout the afternoon and into the early evening.Mandy, who turned 18 on Sunday, said she didn't attend the first anti-extradition protest on June 9 when organizers estimate more than 1 million people took to the streets in a peaceful march against the legislation — about one in seven of the city's population."Through this week I think the problem has become more and more serious and I should stand out. So I joined this campaign today," she said. "I think this protest is more important than my birthday so I come here," she said. Chik Kim Ping, 65 and her husband Tse, 70, traveled from the New Territories in the north of the city to protest against the extradition bill. "It's important for us to do this for our children," Chik Kim Ping said. "We are old and don't have much time left. We won't see what's going to happen in 2047 (when Hong Kong fully becomes part of China) but our children will."
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The decision to go ahead with Sunday's protest follows violent clashes between police and protesters Wednesday, after tens of thousands of mostly young people surrounded the city's government headquarters, forcing legislators to postpone a debate on the bill. Protest organizers are calling for authorities to drop charges against the 11 people arrested during protests Wednesday, amid widespread criticism of police tactics. Up to 5,000 riot police fired 150 rounds of tear gas, rubber bullets and bean bag rounds during the course of the day. The number of tear gas canisters used was almost double the amount fired during 2014's pro-democracy Umbrella Movement, when the city was brought to a standstill for 79 days.Videos from Wednesday's protest showed police spraying tear gas directly into protester's faces and beating them with batons.Speaking after Lam's news conference Saturday,Read More – Source


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There's simply no substitute for organized game play in a child's physical, emotional and mental development. Even non-organized physical activity is important, like climbing trees, going for a swim on a hot Saturday, or riding a bicycle to a friend's house.
But kids are notorious for not complaining about their injuries, for any number of reasons. And injuries at such a young age can literally change the development of every muscle in their body, as the uninjured parts compensate for the injured parts. As a parent, you need a sharp eye to watch for changes in behavior or body language, even though we all know how hard that is.
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Bear in mind that the symptoms of heel pain in adults are considerably different than heel pain in children. In adults, heel pain is usually worst in the morning upon rising, and subsides as the tissue warms up with light activity. But in children, heel pain usually doesn't diminish as the child moves around – in fact it may get much worse.
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Saturday, January 13, 2007
Why Didn't I Think of That?
It seems that Joshua Holland, a staff writer for AlterNet has coined a phrase: War on Terra. That's brilliant. Why didn't I think of it? It's so obvious once you see it. Damn! Now I'm going to have to go back & change all those labels I've been so busy making. Get ready Ebenezer!
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Thanks for the props, but I don't think I can take credit for it. Whoever first coined it was right on.
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The Ex-servicemen will receive good news about OROP by Navratri." – DM Manohar Parrikar
Veterans will Receive Good News about OROP by Navratri – Attending the Ceremony, Mr.Parrikar also warned Pakistan, "whether we should withdraw troops from Siachen or keep them deployed is our decision. We do not need any lessons from Nawaz Sharif and I choose to ignore it."
'Veterans will Receive Good News about OROP by Navratri', Defence Minister Mr.Parrikar said on Sunday. Parrikar was in Vadtal, Kheda district of Gujarat, to attend the closing ceremony of a Mahasammelan of retired servicemen under the 'Akhil Bhartiya Purva Sainik Seva Parishad' (All India Former Defence Personnels Association).
Attending the Ceremony, Mr.Parrikar also warned Pakistan, "whether we should withdraw troops from Siachen or keep them deployed is our decision. We do not need any lessons from Nawaz Sharif and I choose to ignore it."
Parrikar replied saying so, when asked to comment about Sharif's speech at the UN General Assembly on September 30, putting forth a four-point peace initiative with India, which included a proposal of demilitarisation of Kashmir. Parrikar also said that the situation in Kashmir was peaceful and the government was committed to ensuring peace in the valley.
Parrikar said that Make in India was a key program for the defence sector as it was seen as a generator of employment for almost 30 lakh youth, however, advised patience in the implementation of the policy.
Speaking of the overseas deployment of INS Trikand in Istanbul, Parrikar said that Turkey was "our friend" and the exercise would help strengthen friendship. "Turkey is our friend and INS Trikand has reached Istanbul as part of a joint exercise," Parrikar said about the stealth frigate of Indian Navy that is currently on a deployment in West Asia, Africa and Europe.
Earlier, Parrikar visited the Swaminarayan temple on arriving in Vadtal, Kheda from Vadodara and proceeded to the stage where he also delivered a 30-minute speech to the gathering of over 2000 former servicemen, reminiscing his younger days in Goa. Parrikar said, as a child, he would often accompany Armymen posted in the state, to show them directions in Goa.
Veterans present in the ceremony were positive and when asked, a senior veteran said that he believes in the words of Mr.Parrikar and hoped that the Defence Minister will stick to his promise.
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The Westport Community Association was formed in 1955 "to promote any project or idea of value in furthering the best interests of the town of Westport or its residents, and to preserve property, buildings, monuments, records, and any other places or things of interest and historical value to the town of Westport…" The Westport Community Association hosts a calendar of yearly events to entertain and bring the community together at the historic Town Hall and Community Church.
Westport Community Association 2020 Calendar of Events
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast, Saturday, April 4, 8-10 am, Town Hall — Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Wake up, smell the coffee and help your neighbors find Spring! The island's own Crossroads Coffee Roaster, Steve Arsenault, will be joining Westport Community Association (WCA) cooks and bottle washers to get this year's WCA season of events off the ground. Bring your friends and neighbors or connect with them over pancakes and all the fixings. This event is free; but as always food, paper products or cash donations for the island's food pantry are appreciated.
Garden Plant Swap & Sale, Saturday, May 16, 9-11 am, Town Hall — Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic
If the deer left you any plants to share, bring them to the Westport Community Association's second Plant Swap or find something new to revive and decorate your garden. Refreshments and beverages will be provided. Donations to the food pantry are always welcome.
Meet and Greet, Wine/Beer Tasting and Annual Meeting, Saturday, June 13, 3-5 pm, Town Hall — Cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic (but stay tuned for a possible reschedule)
An opportunity for year-round and summer residents to reconnect, sip wine or beer and sample hors-d'oeuvres. There will be a very brief annual meeting to which all are welcome.
Summer Event Fundraiser for the Fire Department, Saturday, July 11th, 3-7 pm, Town Hall green.
Stay tuned for more details from the Summer Event Committee. Put on your calendar "Bring neighborly spirit to the Town Hall".
Summer Concert, Sunday, September 12, Westport Community Church
Stay tuned for an announcement of this year's performance. The event is free, donations accepted.
Halloween Costume Party and Dance, Saturday, October 24th, 7-9 pm,Town Hall
Halloween party with costume contests for adults and kids, games, prizes, and dancing! Just plain fun. The event is free, please bring a donation for the Westport Island Food Pantry/Helping Hands.
Westport Island Christmas Program, Sunday, December 6th, 4-6 pm, Community Church
Join the Island chorus and local musicians under the oil lamps in Westport's historic Community Church. Finish the evening by warming up in the Old Town Hall for a buffet of Christmas goodies and hot drinks.
What did other Islanders do in 2019
Voters passed a new Comprehensive Plan when they voted on November 5.
On May 4, respected Island poet laureate and artist Jerry Day Mason turned 100. Happy Birthday Jerry!
The Westport Island History Committee formed an off shoot non-profit "Friends of Westport Island History" known as "Friends" to increase options for expanding programming and fundraising options for preserving and disseminating our island's history.
What did other Islanders do in 2018
After joining the island community, Lee and Dan Bodmer made island life more interesting for residents and visitors by opening Lulu's Gardento share their alpacas and open a coffee spot and island crafts shop. See their site for hours, classes and more!
What did other Islanders do in 2017
On March 29, one of the island's matriarchs, Althea Cromwell, turned almost 80. Happy Birthday Althea!
A new business came to Westport Island: Crossroads Coffee Beans.
What did other Islanders do in 2016
The Westport Community Association has joined efforts with the Westport Volunteer Fire Department in advancing 24-hour visible, reflective house numbers to aid emergency responders with their note to residents, "Westport's Green Address Signs".
What did other Islanders do in 2015
The year ended with two new Westport Island websites on line to help islanders keep up with island news. The Westport Community Association launched a new website; and the Westport Volunteer Fire Department did as well.
On June 17, the Lincoln County Fire Chief Association presented its Newman award to Westport Volunteer firefighter James Richardson. James was presented the award for excelling at the Lincoln County Fire Academy Basic Firefighter class this past winter and spring. The award is made to a student for outstanding performance in academy classes, helping before and after class, volunteering for extra duty and exhibiting leadership.
At its annual meeting on May 21, the United Way of Midcoast elected Mary Ellen Barnes to their board of directors.
On May 16, the Westport Island Conservation Commission led the annual Westport Island Clean Up Day. Nancy Rider and Christy Hopkins took the helm at the Town Hall, deploying volunteers strategically around the island to "keep our Island green." One full truckload of trash and recyclables gathered from our roadsides was hauled to the Wiscasset Transfer station.
Nita Greenleaf catered a Mother's Day Breakfast at the Town Hall on Sunday, May 10.
On May 9, Jason Abbott, Bob Mooney, Paul Bonyun and Stan Lane, members of the Westport Volunteer Fire Department, volunteered their time to Rebuilding Together of Lincoln County to assist a Westport Island neighbor with needed home repairs. The group did some painting and built and replaced a bulkhead.
Nita Greenleaf catered a Valentines Day Dinner at the Town Hall on Saturday, February 14.
On February 5, David Soule was awarded the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce's Lifetime Achievement Award. He was recognized for his service as an area attorney since 1971; membership and service to the Lincoln County, American and Maine Bar Associations; civic service as a Westport Island Selectman and planning board chairman and a Maine State Representative, as well as other community and business service.
What were other Islanders doing in 2014
Susan Partelow received Westport Island's 2014 Spirit of America Award. She received her award at a ceremony at the Lincoln County Communications Center on Tuesday, November 18.
Susie Stedman was the subject of a feature article in the October 30th Coastal Journal, "Susie Stedman Makes Midcoast a Better Place".
Nita and Bud Greenleaf along with their friends and family cooked up a tasty spaghetti dinner on Saturday, November 8, to raise funds to help Mona Greenleaf. Her husband Neil, who grew up in town, passed away a few weeks ago. If you couldn't attend and would like to donate, donations may be sent directly to Mrs. Mona Greenleaf, 44 Cromwell Road, Westport Island, ME 04578.
Valerie Lovelace, Westport Fire Department's chaplain and a north end neighbor, launched the "Westport Island Death Cafe", a facilitated open-format, community discussion group, on September 25, 2014, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, at the Westport Volunteer Fire Department building. Contact Val at (207) 240-3186 for information. Val is facilitating a regular program of discussions about death and dying. See her website for more information: http://www.itsmydeath.com/
Summer resident, Ann Self, was featured in the American Women Artists 17th Annual Member Show and National Juried Competition Exhibition. Her featured work, "Back River Sunset," was painted here on Westport Island. The Addison Gallery, Orleans, MA, showcased the exhibit in August.
The 10th Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race and 3.5 mile fun walk took place on Sunday, August 24, benefiting the Westport Island Volunteer Fire Department.
Nita Greenleaf ran a food concession at Wings over Wiscasset on August 8 and 9, which included a chicken barbeque on Saturday.
On July 13, 2 p.m., at Topsham High School, Jason Abbott and Stacey Hutchison graduated from the Firefighter I & II Academy after six months of intensive practical and classroom coursework.
Nita Greenleaf ran the chicken barbeque at the annual Moxie Festival in Lisbon on Saturday, July 12. MMMM, mmmm…
Vera Cleaves celebrated her 100th birthday at the Ship's Chow Hall on Sunday, May 4!
Nita Greenleaf catered a Valentine Dinner at the Town Hall to give neighbors an opportunity to get together on Friday, February 14, 4:30-6:00 pm.
Paul Bonyun once again did the American Lung Association's Fight for Air Climb in Boston on February 1 at One Boston Place. This was his second year representing the Westport Volunteer Fire Department in the climb for clean air. He did the climb this year in 16 minutes, 20 seconds — and raised $1,670. See Paul's Pledge Page.
Island Talent On Tap
The Island's Eben Greenleaf and the Back to Basics Bluegrass Band are a part of every summer's July barbeque to benefit the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. For a listen…
What were other Islanders up to in 2013
Sarah Rhinelander started a digital community bulletin board "Good Egg Exchange" to help Islanders exchange information.
Pat Smith and Dick Tucker organized Pat's Pals Biking Team and pedaled the 2013 MS Bike Ride in Biddeford, Maine, August 10 and 11. Pat's Pals raised $4,055 to help Multiple Sclerosis research. See Pat's Pals MS Bike Team web page.
The Westport Volunteer Fire Department held a community yard sale to benefit the Fire Department on Saturday, August 10. The Fire Department raised over $2,000.
The 9th Annual Westport Island Shore Run 10K Road Race took place on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The Fire Department raised over $1,000 from this event.


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Here's a new one on us: ShopHQ's dissident shareholder group is holding a meet-and-greet for the network's employees and vendors. And folks, the Clinton Group wants your votes!
In its latest missive the Clinton Group, which is seeking to oust ShopHQ's current management, is making it very easy for shareholders to vote for its slate of board nominees instead of Keith Stewart's crew.
"Meet the Clinton Group team at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest in Minnetonka, Minnesota, on Tuesday, June 17 from 5 to 7 pm at Stacy's Grill, where they can fill out a ballot or drop one off," the feisty shareholders said.
In a press release, the Clinton Group also called for ShopHQ "to assure its vendors and employees that they can exercise their voting rights at the Company's upcoming June 18 annual meeting without fear of reprisal."
That was followed by these words from the head of the dissident shareholders.
"We are disturbed that we have heard from multiple employees and vendors that they are afraid to vote their shares for us because they fear management will retaliate against them," Gregory Taxin, President of Clinton Group, said in a statement. "We believe every shareholder is entitled to vote without coercion and we welcome the participation of the Company's employees and vendors in this process."
Clinton Group's nominees have committed that they will not treat any employee or vendor who votes against the nominees differently than employees and vendors who side with the Clinton Group, in the event the Clinton Group nominees are elected, according to the press release.
"The Company's management and Board should assure the Company's valuable employees and vendors that they may freely exercise their voting rights without fear of retaliation," Taxin said. "In my opinion, anything less is an abuse of corporate position and inconsistent with Mr. Stewart's June 12 email to employees."
Employees and vendors were told that they can vote shares held at brokerage firms online and anonymously in favor of the Clinton Group nominees by using the "control number" on the GOLD proxy card. Employees and vendors with "registered" shares can scan and email those ballots to Clinton Group (email@example.com).
Alternatively, employees and vendors can come to the company's annual meeting to vote (on June 18 at 9 AM at headquarters). Or they can come to the Stacy's Grill. We hear Thom Beers is buying!


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Brandy Station
Brandy Station,small trading center, Culpeper co., Va. It was the scene of the greatest cavalry engagement of the Civil War (also called the battle of Fleetwood Hill), fought June 9, 1863. Gen. Alfred Pleasonton's Union cavalry surprised Confederate Gen. Jeb Stuart's cavalry and fought a hard battle before the approach of Confederate infantry forced a withdrawal across the Rappahannock. This engagement was followed by the Gettysburg campaignGettysburg campaign,
June–July, 1863, series of decisive battles of the U.S. Civil War. The Road to Gettysburg
After his victory in the battle of Chancellorsville, Confederate general Robert E. Lee undertook a second invasion of the North.
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Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 states that lawyers have a professional duty to protect all documents relating to clients by requiring that client property and files be "appropriately safeguarded." Failure to keep files safe and free from outside perusal is a failure in the duty to act competently in the best interests of a client. The rules and specific time periods for storing or destroying client files vary by jurisdiction.
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My tumble dryer smells
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Pulling fresh smelling laundry out of the clothes dryer is one of life's small pleasures. If your dryer smells bad, your clothes might take on the same odour, ruining that pleasure. You can troubleshoot why your dryer has an odour in a few simple steps.
If your tumble dryer smells musty or earthy, then mould or mildew are to blame. They can grow on the inside or outside of your clothes dryer, according to Jennifer Viegas in her 2004 book "Fungi and Moulds." If the dryer smells of smoke, then a clogged lint trap is the problem. The lint overheats when you run the dryer, which results in a smoky odour.
You can get rid of mould inside and outside of your dryer by washing it away. Wear rubber gloves and use a mixture of 118 ml (1/2 cup) bleach in 3.8 litres (1 gallon) of water. To get rid of a smoke odour, remove any built-up lint inside the trap. You can also run a lint-collecting wand inside the door of the dryer to remove any lint inside of it. Washing down the inside of the dryer with the bleach mixture should take care of the odour.
You can stop mould from growing on your tumble dryer by installing an exhaust fan in your laundry area and running it when your dryer is in use. Avoid putting damp clothes that have been sitting for a while in your dryer, because they could carry mildew spores. Prevent a smoke odour from returning by cleaning out the lint trap after every load you run in the dryer, according to "Green Up Your Cleanup."
- "Green Up Your Cleanup"; Jill Schoff; 2008
- "Fungi and Molds"; Jennifer Viegas; 2004
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Continuing on from this post, here are some more blocks (yes, the bunnies are still missing their eyes!!)
|Block 5 (aka May)
|Block 6 (aka June!)
|Block 7. Stitching not quite complete but complete enough for a photo!!
|I have sewn the first 6 blocks together - aren't they nice?!!
|Another little finish for the month.
Excuse the stray threads in the photo - I didn't notice them till just now!
|Isn't it such a lovely shape?


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For deep wrinkles and folds, dermal fillers are your go-to for fighting back against age. Fillers, like Juvederm, and Restylane, fill in targeted lines and wrinkles – completely removing the troubled area. This is a bit of a different approach from treatments like Botox and Dysport, treatments that temporarily inhibit muscle movement and prevent wrinkles from being created, while giving you a softer, more relaxed appearance.
In addition to filling wrinkles, dermal fillers can be used to add a degree of voluptuousness to thin or deflated areas like the lips, cheeks, and jawline.
A typical filler treatment is rather quick, and with just a quick pinch of a sensation – it's relatively painless, and when used correctly wrinkle fillers are long lasting— 4 to 6 months.
Like many treatments, not every filler is suitable for every wrinkle, crease, or person. It's important to choose the right wrinkle filler for you and your needs – you'll have all of the guidance you need during your initial consultation!
Juvederm and Restylane – Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers
The most common category of dermal wrinkle filler is hyaluronic acid. There are few possible side effects, and results are long lasting – depending on the person, these fillers can last from months to even years. Studies show that with repeated use, these injections may stimulate collagen production within the body, which will naturally assist in managing lines and wrinkles.
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Hubby got a Canon iP3500 this past weekend at Office Depot for $39.00! It had a $49 instant rebate. You can't buy ink for $39.00!
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Thanks for the previous posting on the ink cartridges being refilled @ walgreens. I just did it, & saved $25! I never knew they offered that!
YAY!!! I'm so excited! My husband has been seeing how much ink I've been using printing coupons. I showed him this AWESOME deal, we got on Amazon right away and ordered one!! I can't wait to use my new laser printer! :0)
Just FYI...the toner cartridge it comes with is for 250 pages, so just have $60 ready when you need a new one!! (New ones usually print 1500 pages, so that will last longer!) My hubby and I went printer shopping for me the other day, and I showed him this one, but he's not too keen on it. :( He wants a fancy one, and I just need something to spit out some coupons! lol
I got a display model at Circuit City (I know they went out, but still, you can do this at most stores) regularly priced at over $100 for $28! It's a printer/scanner/copier and works wonderfully. Just an FYI! Thanks for doing such an awesome job!
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We hope that your first 'Ready 4 School'
School Readiness Class was GREAT FUN!
The first class has introduced your child to the sound /a/
During the next week we want you to reinforce the sound /a/ with your child. Find words in their normal daily routines that start with the sound /a/. If you are looking for more activities to reinforce this sound you can visit our Pinterest page with Letter A – Learn at Home activities
An additional craft activity that we are featuring is 'Amelia the Ant' Join us to make this fun activity reinforcing the sound /a/ with your child
'Amelia the Ant'
Print out the apple template worksheet
Paint in whichever colour you would like your ant to be. We used a copper colour, you might choose black, brown, yellow, red or another
apple cut in half
paint brush
Google eyes (optional)
Black marker pen (sharpie)
How to Make Amelia the Ant
When you are making our letter crafts with your child make sure you spend time reinforcing the /a/ sound. Talk about the name /aaa/ Amelia the Ant. If you have a copy of our Phonics 4U CD it would be fantastic to play the 'letter a' song as you create.
Cut an apple in half. Hold the apple in your hand, with the outside (the skin part) within the hand and the inside part of the apple facing upward
Using the paint brush and the paint, spread the paint evenly and in a thick coating across one half of the cut apple
Hold the apple on the skin side and place it carefully onto the apple template worksheet. The painted side of the apple should be placed onto the page as close to the apples at the side as possible
Without taking the apple off the page, spin the apple in your hand to make the circular shape of the apple
Remove the apple from the worksheet
Repeat the steps 1-5 another 2 times. Make sure to move the apple beside the last apple print each time, so that the apple prints make the body of Amelia the Ant
Leave the ant to dry
When dry use the black texta to draw 6 legs on the ant – 2 on each part of the ant body. Also add antenna to the ant head
Glue a googly eye onto the head of the ant – or you could add a black circle for this effect instead
EDSpecially4U offer lots of different resources to assist your child to learn the letters and sounds. Please visit our shop to see the unique set of phonic resources available
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National Library Week April 13-19April 14, 2014 at 1:49 pm | Posted in Ask a Librarian, events, National Library Week, Research Specialists | Comments Off on National Library Week April 13-19
April 13-19 is National Library Week and this year's theme is Lives Change @ Your Library. Libraries are integral to their communities and the Paul V. Galvin Library is YOUR library. Galvin Library has expert and helpful staff, online books and articles NOT found on Google, and 24 hour spaces, both collaborative and quiet, making Galvin Library an integral part of YOUR university experience. Celebrate National Library Week with us in various ways.
Our student Research Specialists will be on the MTCC bridge from 12:40-1:50 Tuesday and Wednesday with prizes, testing your knowledge or seeking your opinion.
- WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 – Show Us What You Know (Galvin Library trivia game)
- THURSDAY, APRIL 17 – Your Opinion Matters: Tell Us about YOUR library
Tuesday is National Library Workers Day so if you're in the library, let library staff know how much you appreciate what they do!
All week inside the library we'll be inviting you to our "graffiti wall" to Share Your Favorite Things @ Galvin Library, or share them on our Facebook page, and we'll be passing out Lifesavers, because two weeks before IPRO and 3 weeks before Finals, librarians at Galvin Library might be just the "Lifesaver" you need to find statistics, quotes, peer reviewed articles and surveys that bolster your research and impress your professors. Stop by the Research Help Office on the upper level or contact us by IM, email or phone.
National Library Week April 14-20April 14, 2013 at 6:49 pm | Posted in events, National Library Week, Undergraduate Research Specialists | Comments Off on National Library Week April 14-20
April 14-20 is National Library Week and this year's theme is Communities Matter @ Your Library. Galvin Library is an integral part of IIT's community and we want to celebrate National Library Week with you. Our Undergraduate Research Specialists will be on the MTCC bridge from 12:40-1:50 Monday – Thursday to celebrate libraries and bring awareness to library resources. There will be snacks, prizes, and you'll even get a chance to tell us how YOU feel about libraries. Here's a list of events:
MONDAY, APRIL 15 – Share Your Library Favorites
TUESDAY, APRIL 16 – Show Us What You Know (trivia game)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 – Build Your Community with Books
THURSDAY, APRIL 18 – Your Opinion Matters: Tell Us about YOUR library
Tuesday is National Library Workers Day so if you're in the library, let library staff know how much you appreciate what they do!
Circulate! Disc Golf Contest Winners AnnouncedApril 18, 2008 at 8:11 pm | Posted in events, National Library Week | Comments Off on Circulate! Disc Golf Contest Winners Announced
The wind was unpredictable, a few drops of rain fell, and the sky was overcast at times. But none of that stopped 111 people from participating in the Galvin Library's first Circulate! Disc Golf Hole-in-One competition. Everyone was a winner, going home with a free Frisbee, snacks, and a smile. However, two contestants really stepped up and showed IIT how disc golf is done.
We'd like to congratulate the winners:
- Jacob Ernst (Arch), 1st place
- Christopher Lee (CAEE), 2nd place
Jacob and Christopher both won Barnes and Noble gift certificates for their nimble 'bee tossing skills. Thank you all for joining us at the Galvin Library tee, tee #2, this past Thursday and Friday to celebrate National Library Week. It's never too early to start practicing for next year…
Best Book Ever!?!March 26, 2008 at 9:02 pm | Posted in National Library Week | 22 Comments
Got a favorite book you wish everyone knew about? Tell us about it! In honor of National Library Week (April 13-19th), Galvin Library will be honoring IIT students' most beloved books.
Let us know in the comments below what your favorite book is, and why you love it so much. We'll put a copy of your book on display next to the Circulation desk on the lower level of the library. Make it fun – that means no textbooks! (Well, OK, but only if it's *really* your favorite book).
Don't miss upcoming announcements on other National Library Week activities and contests!
And the Winner Is . . .April 23, 2007 at 9:26 pm | Posted in contests, exhibits, National Library Week | Comments Off on And the Winner Is . . .
Galvin Library was honored to have 6 stunning entries in the First Annual Light Up Galvin contest. Everyone who participated stepped up to the design challenge and created a funtional lamp made out of books. That's no small feat.
First of all, we would like to thank everyone that participated:
Elizabeth Laschiazza
Bulbul Jain
Martina Dolejs
Raman Nagaraja
Aparna Krishnamoorthy
Smita Vijaykumar
Thank you all for your lamps. These lamps will light up the Galvin Library for years to come.
And now, for the winners:
The First Place Prize (above right), a $50 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble, goes to Raman Nagaraja.
The Second Place Prize, a $25 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble, goes to Aparna Krishnamoorthy.
Survey: What's Your Favorite Book?April 16, 2007 at 3:56 pm | Posted in National Library Week, surveys | 2 Comments
Galvin Librarians shared their favorite books with you in the National Library Week display. Now we'd like to hear from you! What are your favorite books? Have you read one of our choices and hated it? Why? Leave us a comment telling us what your favorite books are and why you love them.
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We hosted a citizenship ceremony at the Museum yesterday, during which 127 new citizens were sworn in. These newest Americans, coming from 47 different countries, took their oath of citizenship from Federal Judge, Robert Katzmann. I had the distinct privilege and honor of welcoming them to the Museum and joining Judge Katzmann in shaking their hands and congratulating them on this most meaningful event. I include below my welcoming remarks:
I cannot tell you how honored we are to serve as the venue for your citizenship ceremony this morning. Frankly, I cannot think of a better place for you to spend your first hours as American citizens. This building stands right on the water's edge and looks out across New York Harbor. In this building, you stand within sight of powerful symbols of American history. From this building you can see what generations of immigrants saw as their first glimpse of America – the welcoming figure of the Statue of Liberty and the distinctive structures of Ellis Island. You can look out to where the World Trade Center once stood. You are only a few blocks from where the Bill of Rights was ratified and where George Washington took the oath of office as our first President.This was a most moving and inspiring event, and I will admit that I was unprepared for how emotional I would find it. The 127 handshakes brought me in contact with such a rich and vibrant group of people -- young and old, well-dressed and dressed down, nervous and proud, from rich countries and poor. This was surely a uniquely American occurrence.
When you take your oath in a few minutes, you will take your place within a great and proud tradition that has made this the greatest land in the world -- a land that takes its strength from the diversity of its people. We are moved beyond words to be your host today and send you every good wish. At the conclusion of the ceremony this morning, we invite you to be our guests and tour the museum and especially our exhibition on the third floor – Voices of Liberty – which is about coming to America. It is, in every real sense, your story. Congratulations.


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Today is the last day of Oreo week. Thanks for joining this week I hope everyone enjoy my recipes and will try them out . If you do , contact me. Let me see your creations.
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In a couple of weeks I will be comparing the best of the best chocolate chip cookies so if you have a recipe that you think is the best send it in with a picture. Who ever has the best pic & cookie recipe will be feature and there will be a giveaway !
Preheat oven 375
Prep time 2- 1/2 hr.
Makes about 25-30 cookies
1 package of sugar cookie mix
1/2 of cheesecake pudding
1 box of Oreo pudding
2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 tablespoon of flour
1 package of Oreo crushed
1. In a large bowl, place sugar cookie mix, add straight from the box both puddings. And follow directions from cookie mix and blend .
2.Add in vanilla extract {add in 3 or tablespoons of flour if dough is to sticky.} Then add a 1/2-1 cup of crushed oreos and chill batter for 2 hours.
3 Lightly spray cookie sheet with pam spray and preheat oven at 375. Roll dough into balls and place on cookie sheet leaving enough space between balls.
4.Take remainig crushed Oreos and sprinkle a few on top of each ball, once crumbs are on all the dough balls flatten
balls with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass cup.{lightly dust palm of hand or glass cup if it sticks}
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Surviving the Belgrade Pride Parade
Since then, the situation has not really improved. A number of initiatives led by civil society activists and non-governmental organizations trying to raise awareness about the main issues and propose possible solutions have not reached far enough. From the outside, the European Commission has criticized the Serbian authorities' approach towards the position of LGBTI people; for example, its 2011 report stressed that although "[t]hey are frequently victims of intolerance, hate speech and even physical attacks," "[p]ublic officials have been reluctant to publicly condemn such incidents," suggesting that "the anti-discrimination law still has to be brought further into line with EU legislation." Similar observations were made in the Commission's subsequent annual reports (available here and here), both calling the authorities "to develop a proactive approach towards the better inclusion of the LGBTI population and a greater understanding across society."
The 2014 Belgrade parade was originally supposed to take place in May. However, due to the unexpectedly heavy rain and floods that paralyzed Serbia, the organizers decided to cancel the pride walk. It is worth recalling that just before its cancellation, Serbian Patriarch Irinej used the floods-motivated supplicatory prayer to say that the floods represented a clear warning from God, given that Belgrade was preparing itself to stage another immoral event which was, in the patriarch's view, "a happening going against God and the law of nature." As I wrote in my earlier LSEE blog post, the patriarch's readiness to (ab)use the prayer in order to portray the LGBTI community and parade as liable for the floods is scandalous, to say the least; apart from contradicting his own advocacy of Serbian solidarity, his opinion could also contribute to a further deterioration of the relationship between the straight and non-straight members of the society. This time, closer to the pride day, Church leadership again felt obliged to comment and repeat the immorality aspect of the LGBTI community; it cynically asked: "If being gay is justified and should be propagated, than why it is not the same for pedophilia, largely widespread in the West, or incest?"
However, as soon as the exact date and walking route had become known, the Ministry of the Interior made it clear that it would examine possible security challenges and how to address them. As it happened, a rather brutal attack on a visitor, who had arrived from Germany for a conference on LGBTI issues, questioned Belgrade's preparedness to host pride week and, especially, the parade. Prime minister Aleksandar Vučić immediately delivered a statement, underscoring that "the [Serbian] state will do everything so that human rights are protected" – one of those promising phrases Brussels officials love to hear. According to one member of the European Parliament, "[p]olitical leaders have finally shown leadership by univocally condemning the attack and stating they will do everything to protect LGBTI people from violence and discrimination." Indeed, despite numerous inflammatory statements about various threats and possible confrontations, and the anti-parade protest organized by the far-right Dveri movement – the Security Service Coordination Bureau allowed the march to take place. Interestingly, the rhetoric of other extremist groups (all of them quite active during the previous attempts to organize and hold pride marches) did not play any role now – an aspect clearly questioning what kind of informal contacts exist between the dominant Serbian Progressive Party and hooligans.
On the day of pride, Belgrade turned into a city under siege, with more than 7,000 police officers called out to ensure the safety of the pride participants. A few members of the political establishment did join, but others, who openly supported the parade and whose presence would be absolutely crucial, were somewhere else besides the scene. For example, Prime Minister Vučić said he was not interested in the parade and went to visit some flood affected areas in eastern Serbia, while hoping that all would end well in Belgrade. First Deputy Prime minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dačić, when asked if he would agree to lead the pride march, responded: "It is highly unlikely that I would lead it; I see no reason in doing so." And somehow, Pride did end well – a number of minor incidents did not prevent the well-guarded participants from completing their march. Looking superficially, the outcome has provided the LGBTI community with hope. In addition, it could also be interpreted as a message to far-right movements and the Serbian Orthodox Church that their voice and sex-radical advice can easily be ignored.
Still, what remains questionable is the overall sincerity of the Vučić government to support the parade, especially given the fact that some of its top officials and passionate supporters are former members of the far-right Serbian Radical Party. With this in mind, if the current government had decided to "support" the 2014 pride just in order to secure additional credibility in front of Brussels and the West, in general, than the LGBTI community has no real reason for celebration. This kind of arrangement is not about its position, reduction of homophobia, marriage or civil partnership, etc. Here, its position is of secondary (or even tertiary) relevance, thus serving some other purposes, such as the next European Commission's progress report, while at the same time the government is likely to continue with its highly contested policies, at home. As analyzed elsewhere, Prime minister Vučić has paid a lot of attention to his image abroad, securing himself the status of uber-charismatic. At home, image is less important; the focus is on his power.
On the other hand, if the government is interested in improving the position of the LGBTI community, and therefore sees the 2014 pride as a good turning point, than it should not take it long to pursue further action. To begin with, it could openly tell the Serbian Orthodox Church that its involvement is pointless (given its own homosexuality-related scandals), it could support educational programmes providing the citizens (especially the youth) with an opportunity to learn more about diversity and tolerance, etc. Throughout the process, getting support from the media could be of great help – this should not be difficult, given the government's power over them. Needless to say, this approach implies certain political risks and encourages the following question: Although aware of the widespread intolerance amongst the public, why would the ruling elite do anything that goes beyond minimal external expectations, risking to irritate the same intolerant public and lose votes next time?


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The separatist Donetsk People's Republic has declared civil war in Ukraine and called for a general mobilisation of force in the country's east, in retaliation for a government "anti-terror operation" in the city of Slaviansk.
"A combined arms operation has been launched in Slaviansk. This means only one thing: a civil war," the leadership of the Donetsk People's Republic told Interfax news agency.
According to the Ukrainian Interior Ministry, five pro-Russian militants were killed in the Slaviansk operation.
"During the clashes five terrorists were killed," a spokesman said, adding that a soldier was also wounded.
Russian president Vladimir Putin, speaking on Russian TV, condemned the military operation as a criminal act, saying: "If the regime in Kiev has begun using the army against the population inside the country, then this is undoubtedly a very serious crime."
"If these people have advanced to the so called "acute phase" (of confrontation with protesters), this is not an acute phase, it is just a punitive operation and it will of course incur consequences for the people making these decisions, including (an effect) on our interstate relations," he continued.
Mayor threatens to shoot civilians
The mayor of Slaviansk, Vyacheslav Ponomaryov, has threatened to shoot civilians if they work with Ukrainian law enforcement agencies or if they are caught with pro-government flyers.
The flyers distributed in Slaviansk have ordered residents to "stay indoors and not let children out onto the streets without parental supervision, to not succumb to provocations, and not follow orders of the self-proclaimed illegal government," according to the Kiev Post.
Elsewhere, Ukrainian government forces have regained control of the Mariupol city hall from pro-Russian separatists in the eastern port city.
Russia annexed the Crimea region last month for the reason that Russian speakers were threatened by unrest in Ukraine. Russian leaders have warned they will take similar action in eastern Ukraine if Russian speakers become endangered in any way.
The Donetsk People's Republic is a self-proclaimed state in eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian activists who have taken control of key administrative buildings in Donetsk and other prominent cities in the region.


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Bedminster businesses upset over parking restrictions
RESIDENTS parking has reached Bedminster after months of waiting – and opinion is divided.
RESIDENTS parking has reached Bedminster after months of waiting – and opinion is divided.
As the Bedminster East scheme gets under way, and the Southville scheme prepares to start on November 23, some residents welcome the freedom to park near their home without fighting commuters for a space.
But some businesses say their trade has been badly hit and are furious because they say the plan was not properly explained.
Daniel Cleary, owner of Fiddlers music club in Willway Street, had no idea that single yellow lines in his quiet back street were to disappear.
Parking is vital for many of his guests because the club closes at 2am, when buses are scarce.
"We have already been badly affected – when local band Doreen Doreen play we normally get 250-300 people. Last Saturday we had 130 – half what we expected," he said.
Mr Cleary fears the business may not survive, but says he has been told to wait six months for the restrictions to be reviewed.
Mayor George Ferguson said Fiddlers had not responded to the RPS consultation.
Mr Cleary said he knew of no meeting where he could object – and in any case it wasn't clear the yellow lines would change.
Mr Ferguson insists that a 30-minute free parking rule means the fears of most anti-RPS firms have not been realised.
But traders in Bedminster Parade do not agree. They say trade has been badly hit by double yellow lines which are not only putting off customers but also make deliveries difficult.
Robert Lopresti, boss at the long-established Lopresti Ice Cream business, says firms have seen takings fall significantly. No one can stop to get a haircut at Vince's, a takeaway coffee from Grounded or look at the goods in Bristol Bargain Furniture, he said.
In theory deliveries are allowed on a double yellow line for up to 10 minutes – but there are automatic cameras focused on the road, and drivers fear getting a ticket through the post.
"No one realised this was going to happen or we would have been battling before now," said Mr Lopresti.
With Mr Cleary at Fiddlers, the traders have made a 2,000-
name petition calling for a review.
Celia Phipps, a Labour councillor for Bedminster, says experiences are mixed. "Whether you're for or against seems to depend on where you live. It's a 50:50 split: people near Asda want the scheme but those at the other end feel there's no need."
But she is concerned the scheme will lead to more parking on the edge of the zone.
"People are right to be worried, they are not happy with a one-size-fits-all solution. Plenty of Bedminster, around the Chessels for example, is already full of cars – where will any traffic shifted by the scheme park?
"We need a new station at Ashton Gate as part of an integrated transport plan. The issue is the funding."
At business consultancy Towncentred, boss George Grace wanted to see North Street kept for pay and display (P&D) with some shared parking for shoppers on neighbouring streets.
Instead, the Southville zone will have some residents' spaces on North Street, with the nearest shared spaces some distance away on Upton Road.
"We are deeply disappointed that almost no regard has been taken for [...] a constructive solution that balanced the needs of traders and residents," he said.
At least one firm, however, sees the RPS in a positive light. Peter Wise, director at Minuteman Press in Bedminster Parade, said: "So far it's been good – it's kept things moving."
He says the car park at the end of the Parade is much freer as commuters have been stopped from dumping cars there all day.
The scheme has also forced Minuteman to look at the way it does business, said Mr Wise. It has drastically reduced its use of vehicles – each member of staff now walks, cycles or gets public transport to work.
Even daily deliveries take place on an electric bike. The moves have put Minuteman in line for a possible award later this month from TravelWest.
Charlie Bolton, Green councillor for Southville, is also behind RPSs, though he feels implementation has been poor.
"Overall, I support residents parking schemes. If I ruled the world, there are a number of aspects I would look at. These are how it works for people with mobility issues, how it works for those on low incomes, and how it works for local traders."
But Cllr Bolton does not think we can carry on as we are. "The problem in some areas of Southville is commuters. In most areas, it is simply the numbers of vehicles owned by residents. You could look at the idea of having car free developments. RPS could be a mechanism for doing this. We need to big up cycling, walking and public transport," he said.


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See Stunning Spaces By House & Home's Masters Of Decorating With Color
There's an art to decorating with color, and these designers and homeowners have mastered it. Never ones to shy away from a saturated paint color or a daring riot of pattern, these vibrant personalities let the color wheel lead their way. We're celebrating their fearless approach to decorating by sharing the brilliant spaces they've designed from the pages of House & Home. Click through to get inspired.
Given homeowners Brad MacArthur and Jude Allison's creative brio — Brad is a singer and furniture-maker, Jude a visual artist — it's not surprising that their home is saturated with color and filled with treasured finds.
"Color has always captivated me," says Jude, who quickly painted over the century home's muddy hues after moving in. "For a lot of people, it's overwhelming and possibly even garish, but I can't live without it."
A rich mustard hue frames the doorways in the living room, while a tin ceiling adds a hit of texture overhead. When asked how to start decorating a room, Jude's answer was simple: "Most rooms will give you a sense of what they need, which is rooted in the size of the space, scale (or lack of) architectural details, texture of surfaces, flow and natural light. Consider how the space will be used, and how you might make the mundane special."
Deep blue walls envelop the kitchen, while hardwood painted in a cheery yellow shade keeps the room from feeling too dark. The couple salvaged the 1927 stove from a dumpster in Toronto.
When you're an artist, it's hard not to crave color. Case in point: artist Bobbie Burgers' own Vancouver home.
Known for her large-scale floral paintings — like this vibrant piece in the principal bedroom — Bobbie's art both inspires and anchors her decorating, providing color, texture and pattern to white walls and minimalist furniture.
For Bobbie, it's important to keep shaking things up: "It's not about matching or being in style; I play around with things like the flowers, pillows, throws and artwork about once a year."
Floral-patterned pillows are the perfect complement for the painting's bold palette in the living room. The teak chairs were a lucky curbside find that Bobbie had reupholstered in a royal blue for an extra punch of color.
A moody artwork by Bobbie acts as a headboard in daughter Isabella's room. Floor-to-ceiling windows and simple white bedsheets keep the room feeling bright and calm.
When homeowner Lindsay traded her city apartment for this four-bedroom, four-bathroom Arts & Crafts–style home in Pound Ridge, New York, she knew exactly who to call to take her home from bland to brilliant. Designer Garrow Kedigian is known for his use of color, and in him, Lindsay found the perfect design lead.
"The house was a white, sterile box," says Lindsay. Every time I opened the front door — and granted, I was very pregnant — I felt ill." Now the home couldn't be more opposite: each room has interest and intrigue, and of course, color. Above, Lindsay and Garrow stand in her lively living room, which pairs tangerine walls with a bright blue sofa.
High-gloss blue walls set the scene for a dramatic, statement-making dining room, while red and yellow accents add warmth and ground the space. "Whenever you want to repeat a color in a room, never repeat the exact color or fabric," says Garrow. "Choose something slightly off but still harmonious."
Because of the principal bedroom's high ceilings, Garrow painted every surface a dark green shade that envelops the space. Classic accents paired with mid-century modern furniture give the space a New York-meets-Paris feel.
When the owners of this 250-square-foot bunkie asked designer James Davie to decorate, he knew exactly where to look for inspiration. "You embrace the environment and the view out the windows and go with that," he says. James offset custom designs with big-box store steals and vintage pieces to keep the project on budget and ensure it was ready for sandy feet, wet bathing suits and sticky s'mores fingers.
James embraced a soothing palette of blues, browns and greens to reflect the bunkie's lakeside locale. To tell a more complex paint story in the kitchen, James painted the window trim, baseboards and crown molding a light blue, and paired it with a deeper blue on the cabinets and shelves.
After a decade of living in New York with his partner, Mark Hendricks, James toured over a dozen homes in search of the perfect historical abode in Toronto. This circa-1876 heritage home ticked all the boxes: "This house wasn't like any other, it had such unique features. The double lot, the stone façade, the mansard roof and sweet little side porch — I was looking for an untouched historic home and knew this was a place I could work wonders with."
The couple embarked on a two-year renovation to turn it into their dream space, awash with bold color and filled with statement-making pieces.
Striking cement floor tiles add a fun element underfoot and keep the kitchen's traditional design from feeling too serious. "I knew our kitchen would be a collection of all my favorite things. It's the spare-no-expense room."
A custom-made desk, finished with a collage of book-binding paper, was the jumping off point that inspired the office's vibrant color scheme. A bright pink rug demands attention, while a cool, lime-green wall keeps the room feeling airy. Simple oak built-ins add natural texture.
While some might struggle to put their personal design stamp in a small space, artist and homeowner Sara Shafran embraced the challenge. Working with Erica Schmidt and Ivan Quintana of Medina Design House, Sara transformed her Vancouver loft into a gallery. "My goal was to merge my work and my life. I wanted to use the space as an exhibition space for emerging and contemporary artists, Canadian and international — a place to screen films and host dinners or lectures relating to the show."
An avid yoga enthusiast, Sara transformed a guest bedroom into a meditation room. A rich rug grounds the otherwise airy space.
Taking a cue from art galleries, Sara painted the walls a crisp white to let vibrant paintings steal the show. In her living room, a colorful grouping of her own artwork has pride of place over a custom floating console.
A hutch done in millennial pink anchors the dining area and hints at Sara's sense of color. Woven end chairs and iconic Martinique wallpaper impart a breezy, tropical vibe.
Homeowners Genevieve Makinson and James Aitken proved you don't have to play by the rules when decorating a heritage home. Their approach to decorating? "For me, it's about letting go of fear," says Genevieve. "My look is eclectic and James is more traditional, so there's a mesh of styles."
The kitchen's deep blue cabinetry pays homage to James' favorite color, while gold accents and a quartet of bright red stools punctuate the space.
"I incorporate color through paint, wallpaper, furniture and flowers — flowers make anything brighter," says Genevieve, when asked how she decorates with color. In the living room, white walls provide a clean envelope for unique art, color-blocked book spines, and a mix of vintage and graphic furniture.
A custom canopy bed painted in an attractive blue-purple hue is the highlight of son Pete's room. Genevieve opted for tie-dye drapes for a fun, psychedelic touch.
Designer Theresa Casey embraces the rainbow: "Color is the easiest way to transform your space — you can have a wall come forward or recede. Sometimes a small room doesn't have a lot of light, and you add a beautiful eggplant purple, et violà, your space is cozy and warm."
Historic color enchants in this library, where the millwork is saturated in a cerulean blue. A red wing chair and rich yellow drapes pair perfectly with the hue.
A smattering of red and orange pillows and a sapphire blue sofa pop against this living room's fresh apple-green walls.
While the home's color palette may be intense, it doesn't feel overwhelming. "Sometimes you go into a room and feel like you need sunglasses; that means there's too much color," says Theresa. "There's more to using color than intuition. You have to know the principals."
In the dining room, traditional hues — such as the mustard in the settee — impart warmth.
The homeowners of this Victorian home wanted a house that was modern, youthful and colorful but classic enough that the design would stand the test of time. Enter designer Tommy Smythe, who worked with the couple to decorate the house over the span of a few years. "Given free reign, this is what you'll get from me: strong colors, bold gestures and traditional references."
Tommy is pictured with project manager Jenny Dames above.
The kitchen cabinets are a mix of colors, while the counters pair light marble and dark granite. An oversized lantern painted fire-engine red is the heart of the room. "I just love a black, white and grey scheme with a bit of red thrown in."
Tommy contrasted deep blues with bright oranges in the living room. Solid color on the sofa, drapes, pillows and chairs allowed for a patterned rug underfoot.
Designer Colette van den Thillart's Barbados beach house is breezy and bright, with a glamorous pink palette and plenty of objects found on the beach. "I work all over the world, and no matter where I land, the first thing I do is get out to the markets. I find out if there are any houses I can get into, to look at colors, lights, architectural details — to pick up on the vibe, really. I wanted this house to be a glam shack — the romantic idea of the room on the beach… but a bit more glamorous than that!"
A punchy coral slipcover sofa is the star of the living room, while the jute rug tempers the pink and keeps the room from feeling too feminine.
A pink-and-white striped ceiling in a high-gloss finish is a talking point in the kitchen. "My children laugh at me, because on the left is a walk-up window, so when I first did the ceiling, the girls would come up all the time and pretend to order ice cream!"
When Colette first bought the home, a lot of the rooms felt dark and uninviting. To enhance the indoor-outdoor living feel, Colette refreshed each space to reflect the home's beachside locale. In the dining room, green-striped slipcovers and teak furniture play up the greenery outside.
For designer Jennifer Scott, it was important to fill her house with family heirlooms and special things she's collected. "I love making my style work here," she says. "It's bohemian with a bit of rock 'n' roll. And I have a huge affection for all things Moroccan. Shortly after I moved in with my daughter Sienna, I took a trip there… I came home with many rugs, vintage wedding blankets and textiles, which I use to anchor every room."
A cheerful red-pink front door perks up a macramé wall hanging.
To brighten the house and quiet the circa-1905 home's more historical features, Jennifer painted everything white. "And I mean everything! The walls, trim, doors and ceilings are all the same color and even the same satin finish. Doing so immediately brightened the house and muted some of the stronger traditional elements, like the heavy moldings and trim."
In Sienna's room, purple-tinged drapes and linens streaked with plum nod to her favorite color, while a rich rug in a similar hue completes the look.
After H&H design editor Kai Ethier and husband André installed a skylight in their principal bedroom, the couple knew it was time to transform the bland white space into a haven of patterns and colors. Painted a soft, dusty pink and filled with artwork, the bedroom is now packed with personality.
One of the room's most unique features includes a bold print on the bed that depicts traditional Japanese theater masks. "I love the colors and the drama of it," says Kai.
Kai created a fun yet sophisticated bedroom for both of her young kids, Louis and Frances, to share. A brightly striped rug, blankets from Mexico, and quirky animal motifs enliven the space.
In the kids' bedroom, closet doors done in graduating shades of blue break up the wide, flat surface, while walnut knobs introduce an artisanal feel.
Kai's color-filled living room is both dramatic and romantic. Murky blue walls, a coral mantel and black chimney breast feel rich and moody when paired together.
Hand-painted rainbows prove that even a bathtub can become a work of art. Creamy wallpaper and a red Turkish rug warm up the white tile and blue shower curtains.
Designer Katherine Newman is known for artfully layering patterns, textures and furnishings for a playful yet cohesive feel, and this home is no exception. Though it was built in 2011, this home has a sense of history. "I don't have anything against new," says Katherine, explaining that she was keen to sidestep of-the-moment design choices in favor of artful pieces in energetic colors.
Femininity abounds in the formal dining room thanks to soft lilac walls and purple accents. A hand-painted cherry blossom wall treatment envelops the dining room in delicate pattern.
A graphic polka dot rug is the star of the living room. "It has a lot of humor," says Katherine. "Not many people would have approved it, but this homeowner is very brave."
Homeowner Tamara Lennox didn't need a push to commit to filling her Toronto home with color and pattern. "Jen knows I'm allergic to beige," laughs Tamara, referring to her color-centric home done by designer Jennifer Worts. "I love that my house is colorful and patterned. I walk into rooms and I just smile — they put me in a great mood."
And given that Tamara thinks of blue as a neutral, it's no surprise that she didn't bat an eye when Jen suggested a bright orange carpet for the living room. "Blue and orange sing together," says Jen. "It's a very luxe, sophisticated combination that Tamara won't tire of."
To ensure the space didn't feel overwhelmed with pattern, Jen varied the scale of patterns. "If everything is the same scale, the eye doesn't know where to look and just gets lost, especially with small patterns in a large room."
A canary yellow cocktail chair in the foyer is another daring color choice that Tamara couldn't be happier with. "The chair came in black, but when Jen suggested this, I leapt at it!" she says. An electric blue rug in a graphic pattern is equally statement-making and vibrant.
A fusion of watery blues are the common thread that tie everything together in Tamara's principal bedroom. Different patterns found around the space ensure the mix of blues feel modern, not matchy.
A simple, natural backdrop allows for whimsical patterns and nature-inspired color to come to life in artist and textile designer Virginia Johnson's home. "My husband Louis and I were living in our beautiful old Victorian semi when this two-storey brick box came up for sale across the street. I'm a pack rat, and Louis is an engineer who likes a very sleek, streamlined style. This new house just works better for us — I didn't feel sad ripping the newer, unhistorical house apart."
Layers of casual florals and geometrics liven up Virginia's living room. "I like to mix investment pieces with vintage ones. I like a colorful home," she says.
A sweeping bookcase in the family room is home to a huge book collection as well as easy-to-reach toys on lower shelves for the couple's children. The book's mishmash of colorful spines ensure that the space's two distinctly patterned lounge chairs don't feel out of place.
Soft pattern play and a white backdrop make the principal bedroom feel calm and serene. Pale green drapes behind the bed act as a headboard.


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The following video is amazing in that it reveals that a dolphin shows more wisdom than many humans. The animal had become tangled in fishing line from its mouth to its pectoral fin, and sought help from a diver. As you watch the video you will see how vulnerable the dolphin was as it drew close enough for the diver to do the necessary work to set it free.
It took several tries but the dolphin kept drawing close so that the work could be done. The dolphin was apparently aware that it could not free itself, and recognized the diver as having the necessary skills to get it freed. The only thing the dolphin had to do was trust in the character of the diver.
Be Humble Enough To Ask For Help
So many times in our own lives we come up against something bigger than we or any human can handle. It is what many people would call "an impossible" situation, and without help there is no hope. It is only after we have exhausted all possibilities that we realize there is no known solution.
It could be an addiction, an incurable illness, besetting fears and incapacitating anxiety, financial failure, the lasting pain after the loss of a loved one through the breakup of a marriage, or the ongoing hurt from a death. Any number of scenarios exist that can leave us in this hopeless state.
But like that dolphin we must reach a point of absolute honesty about our condition being something we are helpless to change. Next comes humility, so that we will become vulnerable enough to express our honest need. To whom you might ask?
The only One more powerful than difficulties such as these, is God how to ask god for help Himself. The only question is whether or not you will trust that He can take the worst messes and make a miracle. The situation must be given over to Him trusting that no matter what, His character is loving and good.
We are so much like the man beaten and left to die beside the road in the Good Samaritan story. What was needed was someone to come along who would help and heal the wounds and that is what God does. He meets us where we are, and gets us to where we need to be.
If you are like that dolphin and need help, Good Samaritanbegin today by being open and honest. Sure, you may not know very much about God, but all you need to know is that you can trust His character. He is loving and cares for you and your situation.
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