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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Whether locked up in warehouses or stolen by thugs from people's hands, food from the world's aid agencies still isn't getting to enough hungry Haitians, leaving the strongest and fittest with the most.
The newly homeless of the rubble-strewn Bizoton slum say they haven't gotten food, water or help with shelter in the two weeks since the earthquake.
"If it rains now, that's it," Wilson St. Ellis, 50, a father of eight, said Wednesday amid plastic sheets stretched here and there as flimsy shields against the elements.
Where donated rice, beans or ready-to-eat meals are being distributed, crowds quickly become unruly, with young men pushing ahead and grabbing food bags from women and the weak. U.N. peacekeepers fire pepper spray and Haitian police swing sticks to restore control.
"These people are just hungry," U.N. spokesman Vincenzo Pugliese said of the thousands thronging food distribution points, where he said U.N. peacekeepers were reinforcing security.
Food remains scarce for many of the neediest survivors despite the efforts of the United Nations, the U.S. military and dozens of international aid groups. Relief experts say the scale of this disaster and Haiti's poor infrastructure are presenting unprecedented challenges, but Haitian leaders complain coordination has been poor.
"Many mistakes have to be rectified in order to bring help to the people who need it," President Rene Preval complained to reporters.
In a bid to improve food distribution, representatives of the U.N., the U.S., the Haitian government and private aid groups met Wednesday, and afterward Donal Reilly of Catholic Relief Services said they decided to divide Port-au-Prince into zones, designating a major aid agency to be responsible for delivering U.N. food to each sector.
Meanwhile, in a stunning development so long after the 7.0-magnitude tremor collapsed thousands of buildings in Port-au-Prince and beyond, French rescuers pulled a 17-year-old girl Wednesday from the rubble of a home near the destroyed St. Gerard University.
The last confirmed such rescue occurred Saturday, 11 days after the quake, when a man was extricated from the ruins of a hotel grocery store. A man pulled from rubble Tuesday said he had been trapped not on Jan. 12, the day of the quake, but during an aftershock. At least 135 people have been unearthed by rescue teams since the quake, which killed an estimated 200,000 people.
On food aid, the U.N. World Food Program (WFP), which says it has reached 450,000 people, urgently appealed to governments for more cash for Haiti supplies - $800 million to feed 2 million people through December, more than quadruple the $196 million already pledged.
Two weeks after Haiti quake, food aid falls short
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Whether locked up in warehouses or stolen by thugs from people's hands, food from the world's aid agencies still isn't getting to enough hungry Haitians, leaving the strongest and fittest with the most.


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I wanted to point something out that many of you who follow me on Instagram have probably already picked up on…
I'm making some changes.
Somewhere inside me a switch has been flipped and I'm feeling so motivated to share more positivity with my social posts, including right here at my home base. I don't know what took me so long, but it's something that makes me feel so fulfilled and if it helps just one person reading or following along, then I'll feel successful. I just want to make the world feel good.
Aside from focusing on good thoughts each day, I'm also finding ways to participate in more good deeds. It can be as simple as saying hello to someone or as spontaneous as paying for the person behind you at the drive through (and if you like those ideas, here's a great resource for 365 days of good deeds).
If you're looking for something today that will make you feel like you've done more to serve or contribute, check out this benefit fund for a friend of mine. His beloved theatre director, Chris Clark, was diagnosed with ALS earlier this year (remember the ice bucket challenge?) and given 2-4 years to live (ugh, the time limits break my heart). There are several ways to donate, including cash, t-shirts, art prints, and for Utah readers, tickets to his Hale Center Theatre production, Xanadu (could be fun for a Father's Day gift idea or family outing). One hundred percent of the proceeds will go toward helping Chris and his family with treatments.
I'd never guilt, obligate, or expect any of you to donate unless you choose to. But if it will make you feel good inside, then you should go for it. 🙂
Thanks so much for reading today and for your positive feedback as I'm opening up my life a bit more on social media.


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text: Original Broadway production 1979Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street the Musical - Pirelli's Miracle Elixir LyricsTOBIAS:Ladies and gentlemen!May I have your attention, perlease?Do you wake every morning in shame and despairTo discover your pillow is covered with hairWot ought not to be there?Well, ladies and gentlemen,From now on you can waken with ease,You need never again have a worry or care,I will show you a miracle marvelous rare.Gentlemen, you are about to see something that rose from the dead...On the top of my head.Scarcely a month ago, gentlemen,I was struck with a horribleDermatologic diseaseThough the finest physicians in London were called,I awakened one morning amazed and appalledTo discover with dread that my head was as baldAs a novice's knees.I was dying of shame'Til a gentleman came,An illustrious barber, Pirelli by name.He gave me a liquid as precious as gold,I rubbed it in daily like wot I was told,And behold!Only thirty days old!'Twas Pirelli'sMiracle Elixir,That's wot did the trick, sir,True, sir, true.Was it quick, sir?Did it in a tick, sir,Just like an elixirOught to do!How about a bottle, Mister? Only costs a penny guaranteed.CROWD: (simultaneously)(FIRST MAN: Penny buys a bottle, I don't know...SECOND MAN: You don't need-FIRST MAN: Ah, let's go!TOBIAS: Go ahead and tug, sir.THIRD MAN: Penny for a bottle, is it?TOBIAS: Go ahead, sir, harder...)TOBIAS:Does Pirelli'sStimulate the growth, sir?You can have my oath, sir,'Tis unique.Rub a minute.Stimulatin' i'n'it?Soon you'll have to thin itOnce a week!Penny buys a bottle, guaranteed!CROWD: (simultaneously)(FIRST MAN: Penny buys a bottle, might as well...THIRD MAN: Wotcher think?SECOND WOMAN: Go ahead and try it, wot the hell...TOBIAS: 'Ow about a sample? Have you ever smelled a cleaner smell?FIRST WOMAN: Isn't it a crime they let these urchins clog the pavements?FOURTH MAN: Penny buys a bottle, does it?TOBIAS: That's enough sir, ample.)TOBIAS:Gently dab it.Gets to be a habit.Soon there'll be enough, sir,Somebody can grab it.See that chap withHair like Shelley's?You can tell 'e'sUsed Pirelli's!CROWD: (simultaneously)(FIRST MAN: Let me have a bottle.SECOND MAN: Make that two.FIRST WOMAN: Then again I could get some for Harry...SECOND WOMAN: Nothing works on Harry, dear. Bye bye.TOBIAS: Go ahead and feel, mum. Absolutely real, mum...SECOND MAN: How about a beer?FIRST MAN: You know a pub?SECOND MAN: There's one close by.FIRST WOMAN: You got all the hair you need now.THIRD MAN: That's no lie.FOURTH MAN: Pass it by.THIRD WOMAN: I'm just passing by.TODD: Pardon me, ma'am, what's that awful stench?Must be standing near an open trench!MRS. LOVETT: Are we standing near an open trench?Pardon me, sir, what's that awful stench?)TOBIAS:Buy Pirelli's Miracle Elixir:Anything wot's slick, sir,Soon sprouts curls.Try Pirelli's!When they see how thick, sir,You can have your pick, sir,Of the girls!Want to buy a bottle, missus?CROWD (simultaneously)(TODD: What is this?MRS. LOVETT: What is this?FIRST MAN: Propagates the hair, sir.FOURTH MAN: I'll take one!TODD: Smells like piss.MRS. LOVETT: Smells like - phew!SECOND MAN: He says it smells like piss.TODD: Looks like piss.MRS. LOVETT: Wouldn't touch it if I was you, dear!MEN: Wotcher think?TODD: This is piss. Piss with ink,SECOND WOMAN & FIFTH MAN: Says it smells like piss or something.TOBIAS:Penny for a bottle...Have you ever smelled a cleaner smell?How about a sample?...How about a sample, mister?MEN & WOMEN:Let me smell that bottle.I don't want no ink piss!What is this?WOMEN: Give us back our money!MEN: What does that smell like to you, ma'am?MRS. LOVETT: Give 'em back their money!TOBIAS: Never mind that madman, mister... Never mind the madman...)TODD & MRS. LOVETT: Where is this Pirelli?CROWD: Yeah, where is this Pirelli?TOBIAS: Let Pirelli's activate your roots, sir-TODD: Keep it off your boots, sir-Eats right through.CROWD: Go and get Pirelli!TOBIAS:Yes, get Pirelli's!Use a bottle of it!Ladies seem to love it!MRS. LOVETT: Flies do, too!CROWD: Hand the bloody money over! Hand the bloody money over!TOBIAS:See Pirelli'sMiracle ElixirGrow a little wick, sir,Then some fuzz.The Pirelli's!Soon'll make it thick, sir,Like a good elixirAlways does!Trust Pirelli's!If your hair is sick, sir,Fix it in a nick, sir,Don't look grim.Just Pirelli'sMiracle Elixir,That'll do the trick, sir3 MEN: What about the money?TOBIAS: If you've got a kick, sir-CROWD:What about the money?Where is this Pirelli?Go and get Pirelli!What about our money?TOBIAS:Tell it to the mixerOf the Miracle ElixirIf you've got a kick, sir-CROWD:Go and get Pirelli!What about it?Where is this Pirelli?TOBIAS: Talk to him![Thanks to Sam Wilkes for lyrics]Other Album Songs: Sweeney Todd the Musical LyricsPirelli's Miracle Elixir Lyrics from Sweeney Todd the Musical


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Armagh city hotel was a hive of activity and creativity on the 18th of April with a wonderful "Children's Court" and creative showcase event organised by BELONG. This was the second and final BELONG Children's Court led by Koulla Yiasouma, The Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People, along with children from the BELONG programme aged seven to twelve years old.
The Court structure gave the children an opportunity to express how important their rights, culture and awareness of anti-racial bullying are in ensuring their safety in our diverse communities of N.Ireland. It also gave the invited guests; statutory, community and voluntary service providers, the opportunity to answer questions proposed by the children in issues regarding their area of expertise and in relation to children's 'right to be safe'.
BELONG is a family support programme that works with Black and Minority Ethnic children aged seven to twelve years old, and their families, which highlights the importance of Children's Rights, Cultural Identity and inclusion for all, in increasing an overall sense of BELONGing.
Speaking about the Court, Koulla Yiasouma, Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People said,
"I was delighted to be invited to the BELONG Children's Court to see the work carried out by children involved with the organisation. The event was really enjoyable and it was fantastic to hear young people talk so eloquently about their experiences and their rights. The collaborative approach of BELONG NI should be repeated in all communities across NI to help us fully understand how children and young people experience the realisation of their rights. I extend my sincere thanks to the children for inviting me and presenting me with my Arsenal scarf!"
Guests in attendance including representatives of children's service providers throughout Northern Ireland enjoyed the opportunity to view some of the creative art pieces developed by children across the various BELONG programmes at the court event. Those invited agreed on the important role decision makers and service providers play in the lives of our children and the future of our increasingly diverse communities. Corinne Jordan BELONG Programme Worker continues:
"This event was a perfect opportunity for our work in the BELONG programme to be showcased to the individuals who are shaping the lives of the children of Northern Ireland through their statutory and community work. It was important to give the children a voice and show them that it is OK to demand more and to ask questions about their wellbeing and the court was a perfect vehicle for this".
For more information on the programme visit www.belongni.org or contact Corinne Jordan email@example.com


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This coming Tuesday (the 25th) is the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul. The conversion of Saint Paul is, perhaps, one of the most famous conversion stories in the entire history of Christianity. Paul, one of the most ardent persecutors of the early Christians, encountered the Lord on the road to Damascus and as a result of that encounter was completely transformed. He went from trying to destroy the early Church to carrying the Gospel to the ends of the earth.
Our own personal faith is meant to be a journey with the Lord. It is important to know our Faith and to learn about what the Church teaches and the reasons behind those teachings, but the real goal of our faith is to lead us to come in contact with the one in Whom we put our faith. The Sacraments, the Church, the Scriptures, all devotions and prayers are meant to help draw us closer and closer to God; and whenever anyone truly encounters Christ they cannot help but be changed by the experience.
Conversion is not just a one- time experience: it is an on-going process. Once we have encountered the Lord we have only just begun our journey. Even after Saint Paul encountered Christ and began to proclaim the Gospel to the nations, he still spoke about the necessity of working out our faith with fear and trembling (cf. Philippians 2:12); even though he places all his confidence in Christ, he compares the spiritual life to a race and tells us that we have to strive so as to win the race. (cf. 1 Corinthians 9:24)
We have to work at our relationship with the Lord just as we have to work at our other relationships. Of course our relationship with God is a freely given gift and when we turn towards God it is only in response to His invitation. Nevertheless the fact remains that we have to make our best effort to love as Christ has commanded us to love; and we still have to do all that is in our power to avoid offending Our Lord through sin.
Let us all resolve to renew our effort to respond to the graces that God offers to us. Lord, help us to draw ever closer to You!
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VIDEO: Top Hat's NiMBiN marijuana store hit by criminals again
One month ago, we reported on a "crash-and-grab" vehicle-involved break-in at Top Hat's NiMBiN state-licensed marijuana store. Now it's been hit by crime again:
That video shows armed robbers holding up store employees last Sunday night; this one shows the robbers approaching the store:
The clips were provided by the King County Sheriff's Office, along with this explanation from spokesperson Sgt. Cindi West:
King County Sheriff's Detectives are asking for the public's help identifying three men that robbed the NiMBiN Pot Shop at gun point last Sunday around 10:20pm. Detectives have released a video that shows the robbery in progress. The store is located in the 10800 block of 1 Ave S.
The (robbers) are shown walking up to the store; two of the men go inside, while the third man stands guard at the front door. Once inside, one displays a gun and demands money. He is seen in the video pointing the gun at employees and taking money from the cash drawer as the other suspect takes marijuana packets off the wall display.
All three fled on foot. One was wearing a dark colored jacket with a hood over his head. The jacket had red patches on both shoulder with the numbers "1972" on the front. The suspect with the gun was wearing a red sweatshirt and dark colored pants. The third, who guarded the door, was wearing all-dark clothing.
If you have information about this crime, please call the King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-3311.
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Volume 4: The Shining Land of Hope
The Tenth Chapter
by Yura Kairi
Translation by Marfisa
Olivie- Mm, raise your face a little more.
Hey now, don't look to the side.
Perfect, if I do say so myself.
Marcel- Olivie-sama.
Olivie- Oh, no, no, I went through all the trouble of making you beautiful.
Look, smile, smile.
Marcel- No!
Marcel- Today, I'm not going to let you.
Marcel- When are you going to tell me!?
Olivie- Huh? What?
Marcel- About Her Majesty! What kind of person is she?
Didn't you say that you'd tell me if I let you put makeup on me?
Olivie- Oh, that was such an old promise, I forgot.
Olivie- Besides, Marcel, next I'll make a set of clothes from this cloth.
Marcel- Olivie-sama, maybe you haven't really met Her Majesty......
Marcel- Oh, I knew it!!
You haven't.
Marcel- Randy and Zephel said they haven't met Her Majesty yet.
And Luva-sama and Lumiale-sama don't explain clearly, but in spite of that I thought maybe you.
Olivie- *Oh my, what an extreme angle.*
Marcel- You're mean, Olivie-sama! I believed in you!
Until now, you've been lying to me and toying with my body!
*Where did he learn words like that...?*
Olivie- For the sake of decency...
Olivie- Sorry, sorry, it was my fault.
*Oh, your makeup is running.*
Olivie- Since Her Majesty is busy, even though we're Guardians, we can't meet her like that.
Generations of Queens with the coronation ascend the holy throne,
Concentrating all of that power on guiding the world.
Olivie- Do you feel it too? Her Majesty's Sacrea surrounding the world.
And, the power of we Guardians is always with Her Majesty.
Marcel- ... Yes.
Olivie- Then knowing her or not knowing her isn't important, is it?
Marcel- May... maybe...
Olivie- But, there are Guardians who actually know her.
Marcel- Huh?
Olivie- The senior trio, as one would expect, have many years of experience.
Why, they're Guardians from before the present Queen's coronation.
Olivie- If you get a chance, ask them.
Olivie- Though I don't know whether they'll tell you or not.
*Alright, I'll redo it.*
Olivie- But today they're in the Sanctuary on business.
*Oh, are we the ones who are on a business trip?*
?- ......
?- ...is-sama.
?- Clavis-sama.
The golden-haired...
?- Come over here.
?- Here.
By me.
?- Come, Clavis-sama.
Take my hand...
Clavis- Who are you?
Clavis- Why are you appearing to me in that form?
?- Why...?
?- This is your desire.
?- The memories hidden in the depths of your heart,
I know them well.
I see an unsatisfied heart.
?- Your darkness is comfortable...
If wanting to recover your forgotten past is your desire,
Clavis- Don't make light of me.
?- Let go.
Clavis- You think I desire things like that?
?- Let go...
Clavis- Or even if I do, I don't need help from the likes of you.
?- Clavis-sama.
Clavis- Be gone.
I'm not in the mood to keep company.
Clavis- You're an eyesore.
Why is even such a vulgar lot so persistently depressing?
Julious- Clavis!
Julious- Wake up, Clavis!
Julious- Napping carelessly in a place like this...
The indication of evil disappeared instantly...
Clavis- I fell asleep without realizing it...
Julious- Honestly, I'm impressed by your lack of seriousness.
Julious- We returned to the Sanctuary to ask for instructions about Luva's proposal.
Dia is waiting.
Come, hurry and get to your feet.
Clavis- .........
Julious- What is it?
Clavis- No, you saved me.
To think that the evil was forcibly torn apart, and without notice.
Julious- ? Let's go.
A shadow does not appear at feet of a person who walks toward the light...
No, I should say that intense aura of light repels evil.
If it nears, it vanishes when the shadow is consumed.
Julious- Clavis!
Clavis- What a fortunate disposition.
But to think that that kind of evil has come into the Sanctuary.
The collapse of the world means that Her Majesty is truly being robbed of her power.
Servant1- Here, Julious-sama, Clavis-sama.
Servant1- Luva-sama and Dia-sama are waiting in the Queen's audience room.
Servant2- Guardians!
Servant2- I beg your pardon.
Servant2- Is it true that the candidates for the next Queen have been chosen?
Servant1- Please stop.
Servant2- That the Queen Examination is being conducted...?
Servant2- Dia-sama won't say anything.
She says to believe in Her Majesty.
But I...
Julious- If the Queen's Aide said so,
then do it.
Julious- She is tired, have her rest.
Servant1- Yes.
Servant1- My apologies, since she's still a young lady-in-waiting, her discipline is lacking.
Please excuse her rudeness.
Clavis- That those who serve the Sanctuary are so distraught is troubling.
Maybe people who are sensitive end up registering the sneaking premonition of destruction.
The enactment of the Queen Examination is an open secret in the Sanctuary.
Even the people in the palace continue to pray with bated breath.
Electing the next Queen as soon as possible will dispel unease...
Clavis- People need hope.
Unease casts a shadow on the heart and calls suspicion.
Maybe it gives suspicious evils an opportunity.
Julious- Is there such a sign?
Clavis- Even if there was, you probably wouldn't know.
Julious- What?
Julious- ... I myself have been thinking.
Julious- If a shadow appears over Her Majesty's power, the negative force increases.
And what calls it in is people's hearts.
Julious- We must choose the proper girl to inherit Her Majesty's wings.
As soon as possible.
White wings shining with gold.
Angelique and Rosalia.
Which candidate is the proper one?
Rosa- You were invited to Lumiale's mansion!?
Ange- Yes, on Sunday, yesterday.
Rosa- R, right. Then what kind of place was it?
*Act.. act casual....*
Ange- It was a very beautiful mansion.
It had an elegance just like it was floating on a lake.
Rosa- And?
Ange- Yes, and in the garden there are lots of lovely fountains.
They catch the light and sparkle beautifully.
He calculated a musical scale using waterfalls and water drops. There were even instruments.
The impression is just what you would expect from the Guardian of Water.
Ange- How about you? Have you inconvenienced someone's mansion?
Rosa- I... I.
Rosa- Sunday, I was doing preparatory research regarding the continent's cultivation.
I didn't have free time like you.
After all,
Rosa- The entire cosmos is waiting for my coronation as Queen.
*It's been a long time.*
Ange- Even though you were on a date with Olivie-sama.
Rosa- What did you say?
*shaking head*
Ange- No, nothing.
Rosa- Dropping in on a Guardian's private residence is absolutely shameless.
I could never do it.
Rosa- It's because you're frivolous like that, that Elysion is in such a serious situation.
Rosa- Merely the worst situation has been avoided. You can't see the instability of your
continent in the appearance however.
Rosa- Lumiale-sama, unable to be indifferent about the way you are, invited you to his mansion.
Because he's a nice person.
Rosa- I'm envious. In that situation, I think I would be embarrassing the Guardians.
Ange- Oh.
What was I saying?
Randy- I don't think that way of speaking is very nice.
Randy- I'm sorry to eavesdrop.
Randy- Rosalia.
Randy- I think you're amazing for always speaking with confidence, but,
I don't like what you said just now.
Randy- You should apologize to Angelique.
Rosa- .........
Zephel- What do you mean you don't think it's very nice...?
I think it's you forcing your justice.
Randy- Oh... Zephel?
Ange- Zephel-sama, how long have you been there?
Zephel- How long? You're the ones who've come to where I'm napping, making noise chattering.
Leave me alone.
Zephel- All this time, it's been about having gone and not going to Lumiale's mansion.
Isn't it just that the young lady is sour at not being invited herself?
Is she simply being a sore loser?
Rosa- What?
Zephel- Still, calling a Queen Candidate to his private residence,
Lumiale doesn't seem the type, but he did it.
Zephel- Lumiale didn't do anything weird to you, did he?
Ange- Huh?
Anything weird?
*Wh, what are you saying!!*
Randy- Zephel, that's an insult to Lumiale-sama.
He's not Oscar-sama!
Ange- Lumiale-sama isn't that kind of person!!
That's mean!
Ange- Oh...
Oscar- *"That kind of person"...*
Randy- R, right.
Lumiale-sama isn't that kind of person!!
Zephel- What's with him...?
*What's that "phew"?*
Zephel- Hey, Angelique. Next time, won't you try coming to my mansion?
I have lots of interesting toys.
Ange- Huh?
Ange- But...
Zephel- I can show you my newest bird robot, the P-04SSW-VII.
*I won't do anything weird.*
Ange- That's Mecha-Chupi!
Ange- I heard from Marcel-sama and I've been thinking of wanting to see it.
You'll show it to me?
*That jerk Marcel...*
Zephel- Y, yeah.
Zephel- Then it's settled.
Zephel- *hmm*
Ange- Um... Zephel-sama.
Ange- Along with Rosalia too.
Zephel- Hm? Yeah, alright.
Zephel- That Queen Candidate is coming too?
Rosa- Me?
Rosa- N... no thank you.
I'm not interested.
Zephel- That's too bad.
Rosa- Excuse me.
Ange- Oh, Rosalia.
Ange- Rosalia is kind of strange......
I missed my chance to apologize to that girl.
I'm strange.
Why do they worry so much about Angelique?
I'm supposed to be the perfect Queen Candidate.
Why are the Guardians only interested in Angelique?
Ah, you should relax a little.
Rosa- Beautiful...
[Tenth Chapter/End]
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Google to Crowdsource Indoor Locating Data
by Adena Schutzberg, All Points Blog, Directions Magazine, April 8, 2012
Google Maps Floor Plan Marker for Android was announced late last week. … Those who do run the app are basically giving Google detailed information on local wi-fi/cell coverage to better locate devices (and thus people) in the venue. … [The author, Adena Schutzberg, asks an important legal question:] Who has permission to collect and share this data with Google? The owner of the property? The vendor renting it? Those who work there?…
For full text of this article, visit Google to Crowdsource Indoor Locating Data – All Points Blog.


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Different Boat Covers to Suit Your Needs.
Your boat is a major investment. It is only natural that you'll wish to do as much as possible to protect your investment. This will enable you to enjoy your boat for several years to come. Among the best ways in which you will be able to shield your boat is through boat covers.
The covers you can select from range from merely what will protect the controls to a cover which will cover the entire boat. You may also choose to buy a cover which is more like a storage for your boat. No matter what you pick, you will get a cover which will protect your boat in the weather.
Among the quite conventional boat covers is the Bimini cover. This is the cover which will only cover the controls for the boat. It is a cover which will provide the captain with safety even while driving the motorboat. This will help keep the sunlight out of your eyes and the rain off of your head.
This style cover does not offer complete defense for the remaining deck, but it will help to shield your controls from becoming faded and weathered. More exposure can also cause your controls to become ruined and cracked. The cover will prevent this from occurring.
Boat to provide you nonetheless. These are perfect to prevent exposure to the weather when you are not using your boat.
While these are just used while the boat is in a dry dock or on a trailer, they're designed so you may also cover your boat while it is still floating in the water. These are advocated for the optimum protection of your motorboat. It'll also keep away wind, because it is created to the precise layout of your boat.
There are boat addresses which are designed to fit a design type that is general. These may come as near to a motorboat cover as it is possible to buy. They will not offer the complete protection a custom motorboat cover, nonetheless they may be the best you can get. The design is made so that it can fit the boat perfectly. The mechanisms for securing the boat ensure that the boat gets a quite good defense in the components. Most of all, the boat will be protected from rain and the sun.
Some owners will choose makeshift boat covers. These can be held in location with string or with bungee wires. While such covers do not provide just as much defense as the ones which are equipped for your boat, they're going to nonetheless offer you more protection than nothing in any way.
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Ramblers Walks
The Vale of White Horse Ramblers group leads walks from the Market Place. On the 2nd Thursday of the month there is a leisurely walk (4-6 miles) and on the 4th Thursday of the month there is a moderate walk (7-8 miles). All walks start at 10:30 and there is usually a pub stop. You can find out about these on the Oxfordshire Ramblers web site.


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Now, I don't want you all thinking that I'm down on rap. I love hip-hop, but it's an expression, and there are always going to be expressions we don't agree with. I believe most of the things rappers go bragging on about are true, even when I know that they're lying or exaggerating – so in the sense that they speak the truth, I suppose they are prophets. My last post came out of a deep disappointment, not in the form but the content; that these awful truths are presented in a glorified way. Glorifying gang life, drugs, serial sex, and violence is like glorifying cancer, AIDS, fatherlessness and poverty; ironically, there's a lot of rap out there that glorifies the first list and yet also shines a very bright and true light on the awful situation of the latter, seemingly missing the connection between them – they all kill and destroy. I'm disappointed by many rappers, because of this very inconsistency.
But there are a lot of hip-hop artists who really are prophets, speaking truth to power and to the masses, seeing reality with penetrating eyes and exposing injustice so that the rest of us can see it too. They challenge us to see differently, and to live differently in light of what we see. May we see more artists like them.
Here's the lyrics to a powerful song about the music industry as a microcosm of our entire society – and Satan. It's by one of my favourite artists of any genre, Shad, and it's called "I Heard You Had a Voice like an Angel".
I heard you had a voice like an angel
I heard a strange tale
About a saint that fell
Music became jail
These bars I hear you rapped/wrapped in em
Wove in the beats
Like the clothing of sheep
Wolves tracks – spin em
Cd's dj's
g's thrown on d's
we'll be kings like T.I hope
I heard you even sang when you spoke
And the emotion you evoked got you choked
When your beauty struck a vocal chord broke
Boatless dove ovcrboard
Look upon the surface
Caught your reflection before the lord's
I heard you had a voice like an angel
Strange though
You were blinded by the light
shining from your own halo
fell off
sort like a rainbow when heaven watched
your faint glow fade slow
I heard you had a voice like an angel…
I heard that fame's a killer that can murder great
Princes like \Kurt Cobain singing Purple Rain
From a distance
Hope home ain't a virtual game
Nor this cursed place earth
Where the dollars and the karma don't circulate
The world's a stage
And you know this play well
Gee I bet you even know how it ends, pray tell
Had a voice like an angel, now you score the drama scenes
The comedy's the fact
We enact what you want to be
Had some old songs still stuck in your memory
Distorted though
So he sort of re-assembled melodies
And fine-tune and turned em into single after single
In this industry you built so sinfully simple for
You to write cuz, a song is what your life was
The destiny of stars is their light must
Fight dusk
With sparks of brilliance to ignite us
But of all the billions of stars
You were by far the brightest
I heard you had a voice like an angel
Now its just a light hush…
Now you keep everyone's heart on charts and schedules
And the trends trying to stack gold bars and medals
They want vessels void and dark as space
Fools wanna make stars instead of music that's smart or special
Because art at a level that's real can be harder to peddle
Business prefers a market that settles for 2nd rate
Kill the true artists martyr the rebels
That's the system and its straight from the heart of the devil
See merchants of dreams sold to souls eyes-wide shut
Passin the buck to purchase a pass to buy stuff
Workin in this circus get hired up
To walk over have-(k)nots on a tight rope
Tied-up in my gut
It's a delicate balance
Developin talent
Into persons that we worship
To it's a hell of a challenge
I heard you had a voice like an angel
And don't really sing no more
But you still running the game so
If you don't behave like them
They call you crazy
And if you wont slave for them
They call you lazy
Ive started to see why you hate me
Hearin this voice it must be painful
To the ears when for years
You had a voice like an angel
If you don't behave like them
They call you crazy
And if you wont slave for them
They call you lazy
Well I say…
They wanna take your mind
Turn it into a prison
Lock you inside
Then they call that livin
Well I say…
Smile for the camera
Smile for the camera
While they take your children
Smile for the camera
While we rape your women
Smile for the camera
While we make our millions
Smile for the camera
While they make their billions
Smile for the camera
Smile for the camera
Smile for the camera…


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13. Nico Hoerner, SS, Mesa (Cubs No. 6)
A first-round pick (No. 24 overall) in June, Hoerner has outstanding bat-to-ball skills, sneaky power (he tied for the AFL lead with four triples) and plus speed. His average arm may land him at second base, with one scout comparing him to Ian Kinsler.
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Thunderbolt_47 wrote:Yeah, Ramos is one hell of a ghost, he managed to stay under the radar for a while because that's the first time I hear about him. Would you have a link to AZ Phil's article? I was a little bit out of the loop last spring (... until September) because I had one hell of a lot of work, and completely missed this guy.
It was in the comment section of an article, I believe in response to a question I had asked him about velocity readings, during spring training or extended spring.
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Signed out of Venezuela in 2013, Pereda spent his first four pro seasons in Rookie ball and spent the majority of his time at first base during his introduction to full-season ball in 2017. The Cubs planned on having him repeat low Class A this year, but high Class A Myrtle Beach manager Buddy Bailey lobbied not only to get Pereda but also to make him the Pelicans' regular catcher. He responded by earning Carolina League all-star honors at midseason and outperforming the two other catchers on the Mesa Solar Sox roster during Arizona Fall League play.
After totaling five homers with a .625 OPS during his first five years as a pro, Pereda smacked eight homers with a .710 OPS in 2018. He controls the strike zone better than most hitters in Chicago's system and projects to hit for a decent average with more than his share of walks. He also has the strength to provide double-digit home run totals on an annual basis.
Pereda's best pure tool is his plus arm strength, which enabled him to throw out 38 percent of basestealers this year. He needs to improve his receiving and framing skills but has made progress in both areas. He moves better than most catchers and doesn't clog up the bases.
Not a super exciting profile. His best tool is his arm and apparently scouts aren't impressed with his bat.


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We have been on holiday with Eurocamp for many years, all of our kids have enjoyed the Eurocamp life, the kids clubs are great, they are usually open for 6 days a week & normally have 2 x 2.5 hour sessions a day & are split into different age ranges. You only see the Couriers/Reps when you want them.
Other benefits are you have your own car to do what you want. All sites are safe & clean. Caravans are clean & spacious with different styles to suit different sizes of family, they also do tents but you then have to share the toilet blocks & that would not suit my wife!
It is good cheap fun once you are there. I like the drive as its part of the holiday, the more you go with them they offer discounts. They have sites all over Europe, inc. Disney at Paris!!
As for spending money we usually take £750 with us (food/beer/fuel/spends) & based on previous years we have always brought back between £250 & £300.
We would definitely recommend the following locations.
La Grande Metairie: Carnac, Southern Brittany
Les Biches: St Hilaire de Riez, Vendée
Bonne Anse Plage: Royan, Gironde
Ca' Savio, Treporti, Adriatic Coast – 2006
Ca' Savio, Treporti, Adriatic Coast – 2007
Bella Italia, Lake Garda, Italian Lakes
Other Great Holidays
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text: Beautifully and brilliantly conceived in the mind (and home studio) of Ben Sharp, Cloudkicker has been one of my favourite bands over the last couple of years. Cloudkicker has developed from metal into something more akin to post rock or perhaps post metal, with an acoustic detour thrown in there to spice things up. But throughout certain elements have been constant: Hypnotic droniness, complexity, dynamic arrangements and weirdly catchy riffs. With the new EP, Subsume, Cloudkicker and Ben Sharp has returned somewhat to his metal roots. The aesthetic is still post rock-y, somehow, but the guitars have been tuned down again and the heavy grooves are back. Excellent.


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This weekend was the annual Harmany Festival in Santa Rosa – one of my favorite festivals. We went Saturday to see Michael Franti and Spearhead and a bonus was the Sierra Leone Refugee Allstars (who were incredible and have an incredible story). The Refugee All Stars actually met in a refugee camp in Sierra Leone where they were "living" after they had to flee their homes due to the rebels. They met some of their members in other camps – the one member was an orphan, two of the members had limbs amputated by the rebels and they were given some old instruments by a Canadian aid organization. Yet through these horrific events, an absolutely incredible and uplifting group of musicians was born. The music is the kind that gets you up off your tired bum and gets you groovin' and smiling! And it's a good reminder of how good life is. And of course, Michael Franti is the epitome of feeling good music and getting up and groovin' ( "How ya'll feelin'!?") He always has a message and is all about Peace and Love and you can feel it through his music. Two groups I highly recommend if they are in your area.
The Harmony Fest has been going on for 31 years. It is a festival about healthy living, alternative living, eco-conscious living, peaceful living and just good living in general. They have some of the most amazing speakers (Starhawk and Julia Butterfly Hill – two of my faves), classes/workshops/lectures, yoga, dance, meditation, body work, etc. You can camp the entire weekend under the redwoods. One year I am going to do that so I can attend some of the workshops and lectures and just get completely lost in "Harmony". We just went for the day – and there is no way to cover 1/4 of the Festival, but with the kids and $ (and Milo and Mo) we just enjoyed a wonderful day of Utopia!
I'm still on a high from being there. It will take a couple days to come down from my Utopian high. I get so energized from being at an event such as this. You see all the incredible ideas for eco living, healthy living, wonderful artists and a lot of "conscious" individuals in one location – yes it's inspiring.
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The charming actor of Bollywood, Shahid Kapoor has smashed all the rumors suggesting that he is going to abandon TV celebrity dance show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded'.
The reports regarding this rumor came out suggesting that the 'Haider' star would quit the current season of the dance show to cope with the TRP's, films' commitments and moreover, because he is not able to enjoy time with his wife, Mira Rajput to whom he married recently.
Colors TV, the channel on which the show airs, as well as Shahid Kapoor, both have denied the reports. The rumors have now been settled down.
Shahid's publicist told the following to PTI:
"It is not true. He is very much a part of it. He is not going to leave the show half way."
Shahid Kapoor along with famous filmmaker Karan Johar are the two current judges of the current season of the show. On the other hand, Lauren Gottleib and Ganesh Hegde, filled with technical skills, are the dance gurus.
The channel, Colors TV stated the following:
"He will be there for the entire season. The season has opened up well."
This TV show is the debut of the heartthrob actor on the small screen after successful presence on the big screen. Shahid replaced Madhuri Dixit Nene on the judges' panel. He has made his presence felt every time on the show with his antics, which is a good sign for him and his fans.
The 34-year-old actor has his film Udta Punjab to start. Thus, the decision to continue the TV show has raised many speculations about the film.
On the other hand, some reports have been emerging which state that the filmmaker and the current judge of the show, Karan Johar would quit the show after the eighth season.
Karan Johar has his upcoming film, 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' to direct. The film has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anushka Sharma, and Ranbir Kapoor in the lead roles.
Stay tuned to SHAupdates to get the latest news regarding Bollywood and Indian Television industry.


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Ecuador Adventure Racing Championship
Ecuador – The Land of Champions
Ok, I admit to some creative license with the title of this article. Perhaps the "The Land of [Would Be] Champions" may have been a hair more accurate, as a title. However, no denying it, from international surfing championship competitions to the subject of this article, the upcoming Adventure Racing World Championship, Ecuador is increasingly hosting more and more international championship sporting events. A true land of champions in the making.
Inspired by the President Rafael Correa Administration's push for enhanced tourism, Ecuador is opening the door, and wide, to international sporting events, which attract tourism dollars and international recognition. In this instance, Ecuador is going a bit off the beaten path – quite literally – to attract a little known, but fascinating global championship sporting event. The 7th Annual Adventure Racing World Championship will arrive in Ecuador between November 9-17, 2014. The rugged outdoorsman sporting competition will include a minimum of 70 teams, from at least 30 countries, all which will vie for the top spot honor, in proving that they are truly the world's most adventuresome champions.
The event will cover a total distance of 700 kilometers, traversing through a minimum of three Ecuadorean Provinces. The competition is expected to draw over 300 sporting enthusiasts, who will compile statistical best points in such sporting events as extreme mountain biking, rough water kayaking, cliff side rappelling and long distance outdoor trekking. The road to just qualify for this global championship is equally grueling, as competing teams have to qualify through ten challenging and exhausting global events held between March and August each year.
Ecuador immediately benefits, as the host country, from the impact of collecting over $3 million USD, just from the arrival of the participants, families, friends and loyal supporters. This financial impact doesn't even begin to consider the tourism impact from the general global fan base of the competition, the raised awareness of Ecuador's pristine and enchanting wildlife terrain, as well as the global promotion of Ecuador as a destination site for international sporting event competitions. The Minister of Tourism for Ecuador, the honorable Vinicio Alvarado, noted, "Just from the athletic competitors and their entourage, we will have 700 captive persons, who will remain in Ecuador for a minimum of ten days, which is why my office strongly supports such initiatives."
The Ecuadorean national team, competing in the event, is know as the "Ecuador Explorers" team. Their best placement, thus far, in this international competition, has been 11th place. Last competing together, in this same event, in Costa Rica, 2013, the Ecuadorean team showed promise in navigating brutally rugged terrain, which often saw them traveling lengths of 200 kilometers or more daily. The team's captain, Santiago Miño, noted, "We achieved a strong and major participation in the event", referring to the team's showing in Costa Rica. Santiago and his crew are hoping that the home field advantage will dramatically improve their personal best 11th place showing. Certainly crowning a native champion, on home turf, would be sweet, indeed.
For our readership, it would be an ideal event to witness and an exceptional time of year to discover Ecuador. For any EscapeArtist Ecuador readers, interested in attending the event, we can assist you with making arrangements. Please, simply contact us at the form below, mention preferred arrival and departure dates, as well as the number of members in your travel party. An exclusive EscapeArtist Ecuador travel affiliate will handle everything for you. Who knows, maybe you will get to witness the first Ecuadorean champions arise from the 7th Annual Adventure Racing World Championship competition. While I can't promise the former, I can certainly promise you'll have a great time while visiting Ecuador. If you head on down, perhaps we will see each other at the event. No, I won't be participating by any stretch, but I will be that guy with the cigar in one hand, martini glass in the other, cheering rather loudly.
Won't you come join me?
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Last week, when I realized that my thirty-year-old dictionary needed to be rebound, I decided that my best bet for a solution to this problem was a visit to our school librarian. Our extraordinary librarian then identified a bookbinder in Brooklyn, brought it to them, and in less than a week, my previously dilapidated dictionary was restored and is now in pristine condition. This is just one example of why our evolving libraries are more important than ever and serve as the hub to any intellectual enterprise in the world of academia and beyond.
A couple of years ago, I read an article inHarvard Magazine whose thesis was that despite the gains we have made in the world of technology, the library is still a central component that will help our civilization to advance, of which I took note.
The following are some of the reasons why the Harvard Magazine article sustains the point of view that the future is very bright for libraries:
- Libraries will ride the crest of the tidal wave of information, in some cases building collections for scholars to peruse.
- Librarians are no longer just curators of books, maps, posters, etc., in our new digital environment; they will be specialists in organizing, accessing and preserving information in multiple media forms.
- The Google Book Service explodes the notion of a curated collection; therefore, the librarian, by assembling a collection of materials that is consciously created and carefully crafted, deliberately maintains a body of material that actually supports and sustains any type of meaningful inquiry.
- Given the gazillion facts that we are bombarded with on a daily basis, librarians are now charged with teaching our students not only how to search, but how to think critically about the information to which they may be exposed.
- Finally, our librarians are necessary for preserving our history and values, since we have yet to test the longevity of a lot of our digital resources.
At Staten Island Academy, our librarian works closely with each and every one of our students:
- She provides instruction on various literary skills—from accessing resources in a variety of formats, to evaluating the usefulness and reliability of those sources, to using information effectively and responsibly.
- She maintains a collection of books, both print and electronic, that are of high literary quality as well as interest to our population. She also works to ensure that our collection represents the diverse needs and backgrounds of our students and the larger community.
- She collaborates with classroom teachers to integrate a rich variety of resources into the curriculum and assists with special projects that require students to focus on the research process and building information literacy skills authentically.
- She partners with students and faculty, helping them to work through technology and/or information obstacles to accomplish academic goals and tasks.
- By supplying print and electronic resources that relate to topics of study, our librarian integrates technology into class projects and collaborates on how to use new technologies purposefully.
Finally, as Heather Dugan has written, the new librarian is no longer just a keeper of the Dewey Decimal System; she/he is a digital archivist, savvy with searches, keywords and helpful websites. Thanks to our wonderful librarian, our students are on a path to developing the five most common skills needed for 2015 according to the Department of Information Studies at the University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland. Because of our emphasis on doing it all here and recognizing the study by the Department of Information Studies, our students at Staten Island Academy are well on their way to developing an aptitude for customer-orientation, networking, information acquisition skills, tolerance of uncertainty and problem solving.
It can only happen here!


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Lead a step ahead and a step faster and you will win for sure!
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Brace yourself, this list is LOOONG! Here is a compilation of all the wedding details you'll need to accomplish from the day of your engagement to the days following the wedding. The|List may not be the same for everyone, it is simply an idea of the most common and significant tasks to think about in your planning process. Mine was adapted from The Knot website's planning resources.
Don't be overwhelmed. Take each task one step at a time and remember . . . I'm right here with you 🙂
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º Start interviewing caterers
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°Start looking for an officiant that suits your style and spirit.
°Choose your bridesmaids/groomsmen and ask them be in your wedding party.
°Contact newspapers to announce your engagement.
°Decide on a caterer. Hash out a rough price per head and begin working on your menu.
°Start looking for bridal gowns and head to the stores to try them on.
°Finalize your guest list.
°Start investigating any ethnic or cultural traditions you might want to incorporate into your ceremony or reception.
°Sign your caterer contract and send in a deposit.
°Start auditioning reception bands or DJs.
°If you've chosen an outdoor ceremony or reception site, look into tent and lighting rentals.
°Set up appointments with various florists to discuss options.
°Decide on and meet with your officiant to discuss ceremony structure and any religious requirements.
°Interview and get price lists from several wedding photographers and videographers.
°Book reception band or DJ, sign the contract and send in the deposit.
°Brides: narrow down your gown decision and make a final decision.
°If you plan to use frequent flier miles to travel to your honeymoon destination, book your flight now.
{ 6-8 Months }
°Start looking into registering for gifts.
°Request demo tapes from ceremony musicians if you plan to have them play during your nuptials.
°Think about how you might want to wear your hair.
°Begin looking for a baker to make your wedding cake. Your caterer is probably the best source for leads.
°Reserve your photographer and videographer, sign a contract and send in your deposit.
°Start searching for your bridesmaids dresses.
°Choose a florist and send in your deposit to reserve their services.
°Go over a list of what you expect of your Maid of Honor and Best Man during the wedding process.
°Register for you wedding gifts. Don't forget to add appropriate gifts for you engagement part and bridal shower as well.
°Set aside blocks of hotel rooms for your out – of – town guests.
°Brides: Decide on your bridesmaid dresses.
°Purchase and send Save-the-Date cards if you're having a wedding over a holiday weekend or at a faraway locale.
°Brides: Collect necessary measurements from attendants or pass along vender information so that they can order the dresses themselves.
°Brides: Order your gown.
°Start working on your invitation working and design.
°Finalize your invitation wording.
°Finalize menu and service details with caterer.
°Order invitations and announcements (don't forget plenty of extra envelopes).
°Research and purchase wedding insurance if necessary.
{ 4-5 Months }
°Decide on a floral scheme, choose flowers, and negotiate prices with florist. Be sure to sign a contract outlining what you agreed upon.
°Start thinking about flower arrangement styles you like, and figure out what flowers will be in season on your wedding day.
°Grooms: Decide what style or formalwear you will be wearing.
°Reserve tables, chairs, and/or other rental equipment you'll need.
°Book a calligrapher (if you're using one)
°Grooms: Start planning your groomsmen's attire: Tux or suit?
°Book hotel room for your wedding night.
°Compile packages for out-of-town guests with hotel reservation and city information, and mail them out.
°Grooms: Decide on your groomsmen's attire.
°Book your honeymoon flights (if you're not using frequent flyer miles) and make all your other travel reservations.
{ 2-3 Months }
°Pick out or design a marriage contract required by your religion.
°Brides: Choose your bridesmaids' accessories (shoes, jewelry, etc.) and either purchase or pass along purchasing information.
°Grooms: Give all of the groomsmen the information they need to buy and/or reserve their attire.
°Shop for and purchase wedding bands.
°If you haven't registered yet, be sure to do so before any upcoming pre-wedding parties. Hint: At least get a few items on your list.
°Brides: Experiment with your beauty routine, self-tanners, and facials.
°Consider specific ceremeony and reception decoration needs like an aisle runner, flowers, etc.
°Schedule a portrait session if you need one for a newspaper wedding announcement.
°Make or buy favors. Allow extra time for custom-made favors.
°Brides: Make sure your attendants have purchased their dresses and accessories.
°Pick up your invitations.
°Talk to your maid of honor and best man about party plans (such as shower and bachelor party).
°Get anything you need for an international honeymoon (passport, birth certificates, visas, vaccinations, etc.).
°Brides: Buy any lingerie your gown requires in time for first fittings.
°Grooms: If you are renting a tux, visit the formalwear shop to get measured.
°Start addressing invitations or drop them off with the calligrapher (you'll need to send them out at the two month mark).
°Ask the people you would want to do special performances or readings as part of the ceremony.
°If you are handling the bridesmaid dress order, confirm the delivery date.
°Brides: Confirm delivery date for your gown and schedule fittings.
°Arrange for all insurance policies to include you and your future spouse: health, auto, homeowner's and life insurance.
°Send wedding bands out to be engraved.
°Grooms: Choose and buy any accessories you will need: shoes, shirt stays, cuff links, and a pocket square.
°Brides: Provide a guest list to bridesmaids for your shower.
°Brides: Begin your fittings.
°Arrange wedding-day transportation for you, your wedding party, and guests (as needed).
°Send out invitations.
{ 6 Weeks }
°As you receive gifts, be sure to update and/or add items to your registry list and record the gifts you get.
°Confirm reservations for your out of town guests.
°Arrange parking for the reception.
°Order liquor, wine and/or champagne if they're not included in the catering contract.
°Brides: Decide on and purchase major accessories (veil and shoes) prior to final fittings.
°Begin working on vows, particularly if you're writing your own.
°Begin writing the ceremony program if you're having one.
°Submit wedding announcement to the newspapers.
°Research local marriage license requirements.
°Buy a guest book (and a nice pen).
°Set aside some time to write thank-you notes for gifts received at the bridal shower.
°Make an appointment to take the veil to your hairstylist and make sure your wedding hair and veil work together.
°Grooms: Attend your bachelor party (make sure to thank the best man afterwards).
°Grooms: Buy gifts for your best man, groomsmen and ushers.
°Brides: Buy gifts for your maid of honor and bridesmaids.
°Finalize vows.
°Brides: Attend final wedding-gown fitting.
{ 3-4 Weeks }
°Send rehearsal dinner invitations.
°Do trial runs of hair and makeup; schedule wedding-day beauty appointments.
°Finish and print ceremony programs.
°Get marriage license and make appointments for blood tests (if necessary). Check when the license expires.
°Work on a list of "must-play" (and "must-not" play) songs for your DJ or band.
°Discuss music with ceremony musicians and agree on final choices.
°Confirm wedding night and honeymoon reservations.
°Wrap all gifts for the wedding party and write each attendant a nice note.
°Brides: Shop for all additional accessories like stockings, earrings, evening bag, etc.
°Have a follow-up meeting or phone call with the officiant to go over ceremony timing and details.
°Pick up wedding rings and check the inscriptions before you leave the store.
°Do paperwork for official documents if you are changing your name.
°Work out wedding day timing and details (who will be there, where the wedding party will dress, etc.) and draw up a schedule.
°Brides: Get a final pre-wedding haircut, if necessary.
°Brides: Make sure you have a garter and "something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue" if you want to include these customs in your wedding.
°Call or email wedding party to relay critical information related to rehearsal and wedding (dates, times, directions, duties).
°Brides: Pick up your gown.
°Finalize any special preferences, readings or ceremony details (in writing) with your officiant.
{ 1-2 Weeks }
°Give final head count to the caterer. Confirm set-up instructions and menu items.
°Brides: Pick up veil and/or headpiece.
°Call location manager and make sure your vendors all have access to the site when they need it.
°Confirm head count, delivery time and location with the cake-maker.
°Brides: Practice walking in your wedding shoes.
°Call guests who haven't RSVP'd for the wedding and rehearsal dinner. It's okay to do this, you need a final head count.
°If you're having a receiving line, determine the order you want everyone to stand in.
°Determine any wedding day assignments for members of the wedding party, and make lists/info sheets as needed.
°Start putting together the seating plan if you're having a seated reception meal.
°Finalize seating chart. Buy materials for and make place cards (give typed names to the calligrapher if you're using one).
°Shop and pack for the honeymoon.
°Confirm all final payment amounts with your vendors.
°Confirm location, date and time with photographer; get ideas for "must-take" photos.
°Touch base with your officiant and give him/her rehearsal details and wedding day schedule.
°Confirm delivery locations, times, and final arrangement count with florist.
°Grooms: Pick up tux and try it on. (Do not wait for the day of to do this).
°Confirm location, date and time with videographer.
°Plan any additional night-before activities with friends and/or attendants.
°Fax transportation providers a schedule and addresses for pickups on wedding day.
°Prepare your toasts or thanks to friends and family.
°Grooms: Get your final haircut.
°Give seating chart to caterer, location manager or host.
°Distribute wedding-day directions, schedule, and contact list to all parents, attendants, and vendors.
°Designate who will meet, greet, and handle each vendor on the wedding day.
°Put together an overnight bag for your wedding night and designate someone to deliver it to the hotel for you.
°Brides: Get a manicure and pedicure and confirm big-day beauty appointments.
°Designate someone to collect the wedding gifts (and any cash) brought to the party.
°Confirm date, location, time, and playlist with band/DJ and/or ceremony or cocktail hour musicians.
°Leave a copy of your honeymoon itinerary with someone in case of emergency.
°Put final payments and cash tips in marked envelopes and give to a designated family or friend to distribute the day of the wedding.
{ Day Before }
°Rehearse the ceremony with officiant and wedding party.
°Confirm all specific honeymoon travel plans (including transportation to airport, etc.)
°Give wedding announcements to your honor attendant to be mailed on the wedding day.
°Brides: Pull together wedding gown, veil, shoes, stockings and a last minute emergency kit (aspirin, makeup, safety pins, mints, etc.).
°RELAX at your rehearsal dinner.
°If you need to get up early, set your alarm and arrange for a backup.
°Get some much-needed SLEEP if you can.
{ Day Of }
°Set aside a private moment together after the ceremony to exchange gifts and a congratulatory kiss … or two
°Take a moment to thank your parents and tell them you love them — this is a sweet but sad day for them too.
°Relax, smile and enjoy the day!
{ After the Wedding }
°Arrange for a bridesmaid or mom to pick up your wedding dress and other personal belongings at the hotel if you're leaving straight to the airport.
°Freeze the top layer of your wedding cake for your first anniversary.
°Take bridal bouquet and other wedding mementos to be preserved if you want.
°Arrange for gown and veil to be cleaned and preserved. Make sure the provider is experienced in preserving wedding gowns.
°Take any personal film to be developed. These will probably be the first photos available since professional proofs can take weeks.
°Mail gifts to parents to thank them for their help and support, if you didn't give them to them at the rehearsal dinner.
°Make sure all vendor bills have been paid in full.
°Find out when you can expect your edited wedding video (if you used a videographer).
°Within two months of your wedding, set aside some romantic evenings to write that stack of thank you notes.


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Coaching Cultures
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Book Description
Coaches are amongst the most visible figures in sport today but little is known about the history of their profession.
This book examines the history of coaching from the early nineteenth to the late twentieth century. It uses a number of sports as case studies that includes: cricket, swimming, rugby union, athletics, football and tennis. The focus is largely English but international examples are used to illuminate the British context.
A number of themes are explored. Initially, in the 1800s, the coach was like an artisan who learned his skills on the job and coaching was similar to a craft. Early coaches were professionals but from the late nineteenth century an amateur elite governed British sport, who inhibited and in some sports banned coaching. As the twentieth century progressed, though, different sports at different stages began to embrace coaching as international competition intensified. In addition, the nature of coaching changed as a more scientific and managerial approach was applied. Finally, in football, the export of early British coaches is examined in light of the migration of international athletes and also as a process of 'knowledge transfer'.
This book was published as a special issue of Sport in History.
Table of Contents
Introduction - Tony Collins 1. 'An Excellent Means of Combining Fresh Air, Exercise and Society' Females on the Fairways, 1890-1914 - Jane George 2. Still Going After All These Years: Text, Truth and the Racing Calendar - Joyce Kay 3. The Proto-globalisation of Horseracing 1730-1900: Anglo-American Interconnections - Mike Huggins 4. What Went Wrong with Counting? Thinking about Sport and Class in Britain and Ireland - Mike Cronin 5. Australian Sport History: From the Founding Years to Today - Daryl Adair 6. The Tyranny of Deference: Anglo-Australian Relations and Rugby Union before World War Two - Tony Collins 7. Boxers United: Trade Unionism in British Boxing in the 1930s - Matthew Taylor 8. Deeply Honoured: The Rise and Significance of the British Sporting Award, 1945-c.1970 - Dave Russell 9. 'In a Yorkshire Like Way': Cricket and the Construction of Regional Identity in Nineteenth Century Yorkshire - Rob Light 10. 'Egg and Chips with the Connellys': Remembering 1966 - Dilwyn Porter 11. Wray Vamplew: A Bibliography 1969-2008 - Richard W. Cox
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Neil Carter is Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre of Sports History and Culture, De Montfort University, UK.


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Percentage of ARV storage and delivery points experiencing stock-outs in the preceding six months
Export Indicator
This indicator measures whether stock-outs occur at storage or delivery points of the drug supply system. A stock-out is defined as the complete absence of a required drug at a storage point or delivery point for at least one day.
Continuous monitoring of the inventory and system of distribution of ARVs, including accounting for any loss and registering supply for first-line and second-line drugs, is essential for the adequacy of ARV supply and the prevention of drug resistance. Data should be collected separately for storage points and service delivery points (pharmacies, health centres), although they can be aggregated for simple reporting. If stock-outs are found, however, disaggregated data allow the evaluation of the points at which the system has failed.
Number of ARV storage and delivery points that have recorded at least one stock-out in the preceding six months.
Total number of storage points and total number of delivery points surveyed.
If there is one national system of drug procurement, delivery and tracking, the information for this indicator can be extracted from it. However, if there are several parallel systems of drug supply and delivery (public, not-for-profit) a special survey of them should be conducted. Storage and distribution points can be identified through a review of the drug delivery system. Each central, regional or local point at which drugs are received for storage should be included in the denominator. If only a limited number of service delivery points provide ARVs in the country concerned, all should be included (among them the facilities identified for Core Indicator 2, Percentage of districts or local health administration units with at least one health facility providing ART services in line with national standards, plus any pharmacies if relevant). If the number of service delivery points is large a sample should be selected. In order to measure this indicator, stock cards should be observed at each of the storage points and selected delivery points.
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This indicator builds on the drug delivery and tracking systems that exist in most countries and captures a crucial component of the ART programme: a continuous supply of ARV drugs.
It does not, however, provide information on why stock-out problems occur or on the quality of the storage, delivery and distribution system. Some countries may wish to summarize the overall quality of these systems, as suggested in Additional Indicator 3.1, Percentage of ARV storage and delivery points meeting the minimum quality criteria in addition to having no stock-outs. Stock-outs may also be misleading as an indicator because a warehouse may always reserve a small stock but have a policy of never issuing the reserved stock. It may be preferable to collect information on a functional stock-out (inability to issue a required drug).
This indicator is focused on public and not-for-profit systems of drug supply. In some countries, however, the private sector plays a significant role in supplying ARV drugs. In such cases, wherever possible, private drug supply systems should also be included in this assessment.


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Demolitions in Nairobi are the chaotic result of confusion and corruption
Wednesday March 18 2020
Demolition week! It sounded like the latest thrill series being produced right in front of our noses. Whether you lived in Lavington, Westlands, Kibera or Nairobi West, demolition was knocking at the door.
Two weeks ago, demolitions in Kibera paved the way for 'development', and this week in Nairobi West and Westlands, demolitions did away with 'developments'.
A good number of people in large sections of Kibera lost their homes and livelihood after the government embarked on an exercise meant to "ease traffic congestion in the city".
In other parts of the city, informal settlers were also evicted by Kenya Power and Kenya Railways to "avoid human injuries, loss of life and damage to property associated with railway lines and high voltage electricity lines".
The middle class was not spared, as small business owners woke up to find NYS bulldozers bringing down the Southend Mall and Nakumatt Ukay, each constructed on a river bed.
How did we end up here? Such chaos could only have been created by the explosive mixture of two Cs, 'corruption' and 'confusion'.
Jill and Yash Ghai wrote in a recent piece, "the Constitution does not value roads more than footpaths, cars more than people, grand railways and glass office towers more than those who are forced to live and do business in mabati shacks and kiosks. The Constitution shows preference for rights over law". Ghai concludes that it is not an adequate answer to say "they were there illegally".
There is a remarkable sense of irony in seeing the poor and vulnerable being evicted to create room for a highway, and the better-off being evicted for the love of nature.
Why evict and demolish? Who gave the approvals for those buildings to be erected? Whoever did was either negligent or corrupt or both. The Director of Public Prosecutions has ordered a thorough investigation.
Corruption and confusion are the weakest links in our investment and development chain.
We have spun a messy cobweb of laws and institutions where every strand of spiders' silk is criss-crossed by another … a cobweb of powers; it is impossible to pinpoint exclusive duties and responsibilities.
Every institution has something to say about riparian lands: The county government, the National Land Commission, the Ministry of Land, the Ministry of Environment, the National Environment Management Authority, the Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the Water Resources Authority, the Ministry of Devolution and Planning, the Kenya National Highways Authority, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority, …all of them with their own laws, by-laws and regulations.
Wilson Macharia found out that riparian lands are defined by almost every Act of Parliament involved in the saga: The Land Act (2012), the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (1999), the Water Resources Management Rules (2007) and the Water Act (2017).
The 2012 Land Act defines "riparian reserve" as the land adjacent to the ocean, lake, sea, rivers, dams and water courses as provided under the Survey Act (Cap. 299) or any other written law.
For the Water Act "riparian habitat" means the dynamic complex of plant, animal and micro-organism communities and their non-living environment adjacent to and associated with a watercourse.
Further, Section 116(4) of the Act provides that, "unless otherwise determined by a Water Resources Inspector, the riparian land on each side of a watercourse shall be defined as a minimum of six metres or equal to the full width of the watercourse up to a maximum of thirty metres on either side of the bank."
In this case the Act provides that the riparian land shall be measured from the top edge of the bank of the watercourse and this shall also apply to seasonal and perennial watercourses.
The Environmental Management and Conservation Act gives key powers to the Director-General. It also says that the minister may, by notice in the Kenya Gazette, issue general and specific orders, regulations or standards for the management of such areas.
The Environmental Management and Coordination (water quality) regulations of 2006, the Survey Regulations of 1994 and the regulations of the Physical Planning Act do not walk hand in hand.
Unfortunately, Wilson Macharia says, "the enactment of all these pieces of legislation, rules and policies, has been done in a scattered, dismembered and contradicting manner. So much regulation, yet proper management and protection of these areas has not been achieved".
How can we establish the width of the riparian reserve accurately? James Mabuti unravelled the mystery. He says that the riparian area is calculated by multiplying the river width by two (though the minimum riparian area is six metres and the maximum is 30 metres).
So, if a river's width is four metres, the riparian reserve will be a strip of land with a width of 20 meters in total (8m to one side +4m the width of the river +8m to the other side). If the river width is one metre, then it would be 13 metres (6m to one side +1m river width +6m to the other side).
So, if your house is close to a stream or small river with a width of not more than three metres, you should be, at least, six metres away. If you are closer than that, you should get worried. You may have been a victim of confusion and/or corruption.
When this happens, Cecil and Kasyoka sigh, some politicians, civil servants and bureaucrats may come for your neck; they will demolish anything that could help them gain political mileage, or help them save their skin while sparing their own buildings.
Sadly, the developers of the Southend Mall not only erected the mall right on top of the river, but actually deviated the course of the river. This seems to be the reason behind constant flooding in that area.
The current efforts to care for our environment are laudable, but reckless demolitions may cause more damage to the environment, to the economy, to the rule of law, and in the end, be more expensive to the taxpayer.
Authorities that did not care about giving consent to constructing on river beds will now have to care about total demolition and clearing of debris. The government wants to make it right, but it may have to be ready to pay billions in damages if appropriate demolition procedures are not followed.
When there is a building on riparian land, many of us want to see blood, immediate justice, to destroy it, blow it up! But democracy does not work like that.
Democracy is often inefficient and insufficient, and perhaps this is what makes democracy the best system to live in.
Dictatorships are more efficient in doing both good and evil. Revolutions are quite sufficient is spilling blood through "instant justice".
Dictatorships and revolutions are incompatible with constitutional democracy, which is, for better or for worse, the system we chose to live in when we voted a big 'yes' in August 2010.
Our Constitution lays down a long inventory of social, economic, political, administrative, environmental and human rights and duties that citizens, the State and anybody who decided to stay, pass by, or do business in Kenya must respect.


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Massachusetts Strengthens Protections for Pregnant Workers
An amendment to the Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Act, G.L. c. 151B, expressly includes pregnancy as a protected characteristic and expands accommodation requirements for pregnant employees. The amended law goes into effect April 1, 2018.
The amended law expressly establishes pregnancy "or any condition related to the employee's pregnancy, including, but not limited to, lactation or the need to express breast milk for a nursing child," as a protected characteristic and requires that employers not discriminate against employees on the basis of pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy (such as expressing breast milk). It further prohibits employers from retaliating against pregnant employees who request reasonable accommodation. Like other discrimination statutes, the new law makes it unlawful for employers to take adverse actions or deny employment because of an employee's pregnancy or because she may require a reasonable accommodation. Employers also may not require pregnant employees to accept accommodations that are not necessary for them to perform their job or require them to take a leave of absence if alternative accommodations may suffice to meet their needs.
Reasonable Accommodations
The amended law affirmatively requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant employees. The law provides several examples of reasonable accommodations, such as:
- more frequent or longer breaks;
- time off;
- acquisition or modification of equipment or seating;
- temporary transfers;
- job restructuring;
- light duty;
- private non-bathroom space for expressing breast milk;
- assistance with manual labor; or
- a modified work schedule.
The law makes clear that employers are not required to discharge or transfer an employee with more seniority or promote an employee who is not able to perform the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
The reasonable accommodation requirements under the amended law go further than those currently provided under current federal and state law. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, for example, expectant mothers typically receive reasonable accommodations if they suffer from temporary medical conditions exacerbated by pregnancy, such as gestational diabetes. Under the amended Massachusetts law, pregnant employees may seek reasonable accommodations on the basis of pregnancy or childbirth, with or without the existence of related medical complications.
Under the new law, employers must engage in the interactive process to determine what reasonable accommodation may be required. Employers may seek and require documentation for certain, but not all, accommodations requested by the employee. The law specifically provides that employers may not seek or require documentation for the requested accommodation if the accommodation sought is more frequent breaks, seating changes, limitations on lifting more than 20 pounds, or a private space for expressing breast milk.
The new law also makes clear that employers are not required to provide an accommodation if doing so would result in an undue hardship on the employer. While the burden lies with the employer to prove undue hardship, the law enumerates the following four factors that should be considered in determining whether an undue hardship exists:
- the nature and cost of the accommodation;
- the financial resources of the employer;
- the size of the employer; and
- the effect and impact of the accommodation on the employer's business.
The new law also provides explicit, written notice requirements. Specifically, employers must provide written notice — in an employee handbook or elsewhere — of employee rights under the new law. Such notice also must be provided:
- to new employees on or prior to their first day; and
- to an employee who notifies the employer of a pregnancy or of a condition related to pregnancy (e.g., lactation or need to express breast milk) within 10 days after such notification.
In addition, the law calls for the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination to provide "courses of instruction" and "conduct public education" on the law, provided that the legislature appropriates money for it to do so.
Next Steps
Employers should review their policies, practices, and communications as they relate to hiring, discrimination, accommodation, leave, and lactation so that appropriate notices are provided at hire and upon learning of an employee's pregnancy or need for accommodation. As is the case with other compliance and employee-relations matters, employers should consider training Human Resource professionals and managers on their responsibilities under the new law.
Matthew Chambers assisted with this legal update.