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The new PM Dr Abiy Ahmed, the first Oromo to lead Ethiopia, talked about leadership a few days ago. His Chief of Staff reported these words on Twitter: 'Leadership is not about welding authority. It is about mobilizing talent, capacity and creativity of all to foster collective action.' What a relief that he doesn't believe the kind of nonsense taught on most MBAs – where apparently leaders need to create visions, be decisive and crush resistance to change (in the crudest versions).
Clearly he understands that building relationships is more important than feeding the fantasies about leaders being in control and able to achieve anything on their own. Perhaps his PhD in peace, with its focus on social connections in conflict, has prepared him for leadership far better than a conventional business school? One consequence appears to be that he realises that who he includes in speeches is hugely significant.
Last week I visited Ethiopia with colleagues from SOAS on behalf of the Global Research Network on Parliaments and People and key elements of his speeches were relayed to us. Two stand out. At the beginning of a recent speech he thanked his mother and then his wife. Apparently no Ethiopian leader has acknowledged their family, and specifically the women in their family, in this way ever before. Women scholars told us that they felt a slight edging towards the idea that they are part of political world, a world they have been excluded from until recently. And by mentioning family, he found common ground with everyone across the nation.
At the end of a speech he thanked god – not his specific Protestant one (his mother is Christian, his father Muslim), but god in general so that Protestants, Orthodox, and Muslims could identify. Apparently no PM since Haile Selassie has acknowledged the importance of god's role in peace. So this deeply religious society has had to pretend that god was irrelevant to politics. But how could believers see a future of reconciliation without god playing any part when it is god who is the important source of morality for them
So rather than just calling for unity as an ideal abstracted from people's everyday experience, through in these various thank yous he recognised what is important to his fellow Ethiopians – family and god – and spoke to all.
In the mobilising he has also been travelling across the country and meeting with a huge range of groups in society, including the opposition. This gives him the opportunity to follow the rules of Dagu, found among Afar pastoralists in North-Eastern Ethiopia, where crucial information is always exchanged because often people's survival depends on it. If someone were to be uncooperative, then there would be serious consequences: 'Failure to pass on relevant information is not only an offence to the conversation partner, but a harm to the community. To this end, misuse of dagu is subject to punishment within customary law (Mada'a)...'
When politicians and citizens interact we could all benefit from following such rules for communication on both sides. After all the interests of indivdiuals are entangled with whatever multiple communities they belong to, so to foster collective action means receiving and passing on information that keeps the interests of the collective in mind. The risk of failing to lead by listening, and revealing 'relevant information', is a breakdown in relationships. Perhaps Dagu should be included within the MBA curriculum?
The potential of dagu communication. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/265143838_The_potential_of_dagu_communication_in_north-eastern_Ethiopia [accessed May 25 2018].
I came across terrible stories of child abuse when I worked in a child protection NGO in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Violence against girls, boys and women in homes, the street, communities and workplaces constitutes an epidemic – in every country, cutting across class and geography. They seem to get little attention in the twitter wars generated by the Oxfam scandal. Among the abusers were development workers themselves. A retired American told me that if she had a picture of the abusive men she came across who joined street children charities in the 1990s in order to abuse children, she could fill a wall. The most upsetting were the stories I heard about children being abused and raped during emergencies, for example in the Asian Tsunami of 2004. Mary Beard is right to draw attention to the breakdown of values during disasters, because people can get away with crime more easily in the chaos.
Some misunderstood her as meaning values associated with Europe. Bearing in mind that her current TV series is all about questioning such assumptions of superiority, it seemed to me that she was saying something quite different. I thought she was asking how and why such a terrible moral breakdown could happen, asking the question with a sense of history. This matters because it helps us to work out how to prevent abuse. And, it might discourage people from condemning all those working in aid, as if tainted by the proxmity of crime. I read her tweet as taking sides against those who want to use the Oxfam scandal as an excuse to close down international aid completely.


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D-Black and Joey B to hit London for Afrobeat Sundays, May 26
Multiple Award winning Ghanaian rapper, D-Black, hits the U.K next month for his first U.K performance following his smash hits My Kinda Girl, Change Your Life & the afrobeats hit song 'OH VERA' .
D-Black hits the U.K with label mate and 'Strawberry Ginger' hit maker Joey B performing Live at the 3,000 capacity venue SYNC in Olympic City, Strafford, London on the 26th of May at the Afrobeats Sunday Music Festival hosted by Choice fm's DJ Abrantee.
The concert which is expected to draw over 3,000 African and U.K music lovers will feature D-Black and Joey B as headline acts as D-Black's 'OH VERA' hit song is currently the biggest afrobeats tune in the U.K. D-Black & Joey B will treat Afrobeats music lovers to songs like OH VERA, Strawberry Ginger, Azonto Bomb, My Kinda Girl, Change Your Life, Chop Kenkey and more.
Joey B whose Strawberry Ginger Remix tune featuring E.L and D-Black is also blazing U.K charts is set to release the long awaited and highly anticipated music video for the tune on the 27th of April. The video was directed by the award winning Gyo (George Gyimah) of Phamous Philms.
Tickets for the concert are currently on sale at www.abrantee.com or on ticket hotlines in London on 02085550044, 07535560225 or 07535560225.
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The consequences of Dodgy Migration Advice – ABC Law Report – 26th July 2016
Williamson v Minister for Immigration and Border Protection 2016 – successful AAT Appeal, Partner Visa
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John has been my Lawyer for number of years. I feel very supported by him. It's like having a very clever watch dog protecting me. ( Sorry John) Actually that's where the dog association ends! John is also a good and trusted friend. I'd be hard pressed to find anyone as dependable and loyal as he is. He also has a GIANT heart. Which must be hard for him, given the nature of his work. But he seems to be able to make that work too. What an amazing person he is! I'm very, very happy to have met him, and feel quite privileged to have him as my friend and Lawyer.
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Coastguard Volunteers Certified Health and Safety Representatives
Coastguard is pleased to announce that all 64 Coastguard units now have a fully certified Health and Safety Representative, after training workshops were completed last weekend with Wood Group Training.
Wood Group has been working in partnership with Coastguard New Zealand over the last 18 months to deliver customised health and safety training to volunteers nationwide.
Training workshops began at the start of 2016 and have been held in all four Coastguard regions. 64 volunteers completed the training and received a Health and Safety Representative Level 1 certification, which is NZQA-approved.
The purpose is to ensure Coastguard volunteers have a thorough understanding of new legislative requirements and to develop their skills and knowledge as Health and Safety Representatives.
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ECCC - National Episcopal Camp & Conference Center organization
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PITTSFIELD -- The Lichtenstein Center for the Arts has staged a comprehensive art exhibit, "Islam Contemporary," featuring 24 local, national and international artists. The show includes 90 works of art -- photography, prints, paintings, jewelry, sculpture and more -- displayed in both the Lichtenstein gallery and in Pittsfield's new Whitney Center for the Arts.
Megan Whilden, the city's director of cultural development, said "Islam Contemporary" is the first show curated at the Lichtenstein to be approached about touring. It also earned a "Critic's Pick" honor in the Boston Globe.
In addition to the talented artists involved, Whilden said the show's success should be credited to its curator, 23-year-old Abdul Aziz Sohail.
Over the course of just a few short months, he has transitioned from being an art history graduate of Brandeis University to distinguishing himself as a rising contributor to the contemporary arts world. Not bad for someone who, up until June, had never written a press release before.
The tall, trim and stylishly groomed Sohail spent the summer living in North Adams and working at the Lichtenstein as an arts management intern through the Berkshire Hills Internship Program (B-HIP), a program of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
On Saturday, he went to Boston to give a talk as a guest statement writer for the "Sacred Pages" exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts. He was one of 25 guests to comment on this unique exhibition of pages of the Qu'ran from the MFA's Islamic collection.
After a few more days in Boston, Sohail will begin a journey to his hometown of Karachi, Pakistan.
"This whole experience has really helped me grow a lot," said Sohail. "Working on this show and the show in Boston, you work to connect with people in your field. Now people want to connect with me. I feel I've become a part of this new career world."
Sohail graduated from Karachi Grammar School, an alma mater of the late Benazir Bhutto, the 11th Prime Minister of Pakistan. He also went to St. Patrick's High School in Karachi, which groomed future prime ministers and other well-known leaders. Sohail says applying to American colleges and universities is a big deal among his peers. It is seen as a way to travel and gain a wider world view, in addition to a strong liberal arts education. Brandeis awarded him a full ride through the need-based Wien International Scholarship Program.
He initially planned to study environmental science at Brandeis. The young Muslim then considered majoring in Islamic studies before finally declaring his major in art history, with a history minor.
This past spring, while still attending Brandeis, he combined his interests, working as an intern with the American Islamic Congress in Boston, serving as an arts and culture program assistant and curator.
While he was interning there, the Boston Marathon bombing happened. The FBI identified the two marathon bombing suspects as Tamerlan and Dzokhar Tsarnaev, both of whom identified as Muslim. The American-Muslim community braced itself for a new onslaught of anti-Islamic sentiment.
At the start of his summer in the Berkshires, Whilden consulted Sohail about a theme for a contemporary show in August. In that moment, "Islam Contemporary" was born.
"It was just after the bombing in Boston and I thought it would help with [Islamic] perspectives," Sohail said.
The intern curated the juried art show by putting out a call through his connections to artists back home and to cultural organizations in the Boston area and the Berkshires. A response came from all over -- from Williamstown to Lahore, Australia to Morrocco -- and from artists Muslim and non-Muslim, emerging and established. In tandem with the exhibit, Sohail also helped to coordinate a documentary film screening, music concert and one of the first community Eid celebrations honoring the conclusion of Ramadan.
"It's been one of the most spectacular shows that the Lichtenstein has had," Whilden said. "I was impressed with his ability to pull together so many artists. We could have never done so without Aziz. He's very smart and very curious."
That curiousity seems to be a driving force in Sohail's life. In September, he will return to Pakistan for the first time in two years, and will begin working as the assistant manager for the Oral History Project of The Citizens Archive of Pakistan.
"I hope to continue working in a cross-cultural context," said Sohail. "My objective is to break my own barriers."
Familiar with the comforts of Karachi, he's hoping to network with artists in Peshawar and Quetta, Pakistan, as well as artists in Afghanistan.
"Bringing Pakistani and Afghani artists together is a really important thing to do, even if it means pushing the boundaries of their own people," Sohail said.
The young man said the fact that he's returning to Pakistan has worried some of his newfound U.S. friends and colleagues. Right now, he's determined to do so, but also told The Eagle he hopes to apply to graduate school in a few years, and is already considering the Berkshires own MCLA and Williams College.
Sandra Burton, the Lipp Family chair of dance at Williams and member of the steering committee for the Lift Ev'ry Voice Festival, worked with Sohail while staging an exhibit at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts.
"We've grown really fond of Aziz, as we have of other B-HIP interns, and really appreciate the quality of his internship and level of enthusiam and interest he showed in what was going on in our community," she said, "But he has great opportunity at home as well."
She said Sohail visions are on the same wavelength as other artistic leaders who are pushing to move through cultural and societal boundaries.
"The New England Foundation for the Arts has been working with Pakistan and other countries, as well as the State Department, around building relationships and the exchange of arts and artists," Burton said.
Now, through Sohail, and all whom participated in and attended this summer's exhibit, Berkshire County has a stake in fostering these relationships, too.
Sohail said a lot has changed in Pakistan during his lifetime. Despite the ongoing violence, he said he's seen democracy taking more effect in the way elections are run, through a growing number of media outlets, and more emerging artists.
"I think some of the greatest art comes from times of tension," he said.
"I think a lot of people don't want me to go home, they're afraid for me, but I'm doing what my heart tells me to do," he said.
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Total time (prep + cook): 45 min (depending on your cooking style and methods)
This classic version adds more of a health punch compared to most original classic potato salads. You still get the creaminess this traditional favorite offers, although you are substituting half of the mayo for yogurt (1). And your fiber and potassium intake bumps up because these taters (2) are "skin" on. If you're trying to save time and cookware, boil the eggs (4) on top of the potatoes while they are steaming in the steaming basket. Depending on your cooked egg preference, you can leave them in the basket the entire steam time or take them out a few minutes before the taters are tender and done.
- 2-1/2 pounds yellow or red potatoes, scrubbed and diced (1/2″ to 1″)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, DIVIDED
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (3)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 cup chopped celery (5)
- Bring 1-2 inches of water to a boil in a large saucepan or pot fitted with a steaming basket. Add potatoes, cover, and cook until tender, 12-15 minutes depending on your stove (while cooking, jump to #2). When done, spread the taters, in a single layer, onto a lined baking sheet (aluminum foil makes an excellent lining and easy for cleanup) and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; let cool 15 minutes.
- Whisk mayo, yogurt, onion, mustard, pepper, and remaining salt (1/2 tsp) in a large bowl. Once the potatoes are cooled, add them to the mixture along with the eggs and celery; stir to coat.
Serve at room temp or refrigerate until cold. The salad can be made up to 1 day, covered, and refrigerated.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: ¾ cup; Per Serving: 146 calories; 4 g fat (1 g sat.); 2 g fiber; 24 g carbohydrates, 5 g protein; 27 mcg folate; 40 mg cholesterol; 3 g sugars; 1 g added sugar; 109 IU Vitamin A; 7 mg Vitamin C; 48 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 325 mg sodium; 552 mg potassium
Carbohydrate Servings: 1 ½
Exchanges: 1 ½ starch, 1 fat
Health Benefits:
- Low-fat plain yogurt (LFPY) adds calcium, which is needed for teeth and bones, and it is a high-quality protein to help build and repair muscles. LFPY also has live, healthy gut bacteria, which aids in digestion and some who are lactose intolerant may be able to intake small amounts of this yogurt. Still, this healthy substitute stimulates the immune system, and if you are looking to add MORE protein and creaminess, substitute with Greek yogurt.
- The skin on taters provides whopping values of fiber to keep you regular, potassium to control blood pressure, and many other vitamins and minerals. Most of the fiber, roughly half, is found in the skin, but beyond the skin, you'll find most of the vitamin C, which is vital for healthy skin and hair. Potato and its skin also house vitamins B1 and B6; B1 assist in the bodies energy system, and Pyroxidene (B6) is vital for the central nervous system. This carbohydrate contains little to no fat, cholesterol, and calories but it does contain iron, magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), and copper (Cu). For healthy blood, our bodies require iron, and for wound healing, Mg, Zn, and Cu take on the job. Last tidbit: Compared to bananas, which have 9g Mg, potatoes out win with 20g Mg, and for a greater nutrient powerhouse, go for the red taters.
- Have you ever taken a bite out of a raw onion? If not, I dare you to! Similar to potatoes, onions also contain vitamin C and fiber, along with healthy plant "chemicals" that are thought to prevent some types of cancer, based on studies. Onions are low in fat and calories and again, similar to potatoes, red onions pack a higher nutrient punch.
- HUMPTY DUMPTY (Eggs) does NOT spike blood cholesterol, but instead, he does the opposite by raising "good" cholesterol or HDL's (I call this the happy cholesterol and LDL's the lowsy cholesterol). All 9 essential amino acids (needed to make proteins) can be found in an egg. Essential indicates that your body cannot make them, they must come from diet. Eggs also provide a healthy dose of Omega 3's to protect the brain and heart, carotenoids to protect our eyes, and vitamin D to protect our bones.
- Did you know that CELERY was once prescribed as an anti-hypertensive many centuries ago? Yeah, I didn't either. I thought the only nutrition in celery was water, but nope, there is so much more. These gorgeous green, crisp stalks provide vitamin C and act as a diuretic to flush out excess fluid. Yes, ladies, we need our celery! If you suffer from inflammation, celeries properties may help. If you have high cholesterol and blood pressure, phthalates in celery may help lower it, and if you are trying to minimize your cancer risk, coumarins found in the stalks may provide some comfort.
These claims are all based on evidence-based studies; however, PLEASE see your dietitian and doctor before making drastic changes in your diet if you have any of the medical conditions stated above.


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See how Toyota vehicles compare against the competition. Start by choosing your Toyota vehicle and a competitor to learn more on how they stack up.
Its name might have changed from Yaris iA to Yaris, but the sedan's fuel-efficient performance can't be fazed, while the 2019 Yaris cranks up the style with its streamlined silhouette and sporty new race-inspired honeycomb grille.
See how the 2019 Toyota Yaris Sedan XLE compares against the 2019 Ford Fiesta SE Sedan. If saving money on gas is important, you'll like the fact the Yaris XLE fuel economy (city) is 32 while Fiesta SE Sedan's fuel economy (city) is 27. Additionally, automatic climate control is standard on the Yaris Sedan XLE while optional on the Fiesta SE Sedan. Outside temperature gauge is also standard on Yaris Sedan XLE but not available on the Fiesta SE Sedan.


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Jay Phillips Center hosts gathering in preparation for the next Parliament of the World's Religions
Hans Gustafson, Assistant Director, publishes on Thomas Merton
Dr. Hans Gustafson, Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning and Theology Department, College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a chapter titled "Place, Spiritual Anthropology, and Sacramentality in Merton's Later Years" for the forthcoming book The Merton Annual: Studies in Culture, Spirituality, and Social Concerns, Volume 25 (David Belcastro and Joseph Raab, eds. Louisville, KY: Fons Vitae, 2013, pp. 74-90).
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Dr. Hans Gustafson, Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning and Theology Department, is the author of a chapter, "Sacramental Mediation Between Theology and Spirituality," published in Spirituality in the 21st Century: Explorations. (Inter-Disciplinary Press Oxford, UK).
Jay Phillips Center Commissions Interfaith Concert 'Embracing the Beloved'
A concert that features new and traditional music from the Indian, Persian and Sephardic-Jewish traditions will be performed this spring in Maple Grove, Minneapolis and Rochester.
Commissioned by the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning, "Embracing the Beloved" was created by Minnesota musicians Nirmala Rajasekar, Maryam Yusefzadeh and David Jordan Harris to explore the shared human values and spiritual aspirations of their three musical traditions
World-renowned Biblical Scholar Avivah Zornberg to Speak at Adath Jeshurun April 18
Avivah Zornberg, widely acclaimed as one of the world's most captivating teachers of the Torah, will present "The Murmuring Deep: Moses' Speech Inhibition as Pivotal Issue in the Exodus Narrative" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the sanctuary of Adath Jeshurun Congregation, 10500 Hillside Lane West, Minnetonka.
'Moses, Jesus and Mary in the Quran' Subject of Lecture at St. Thomas March 19
Christians and other non-Muslims often are surprised to discover how many biblical figures are mentioned in the Quran. John Kaltner of Rhodes College in Memphis will explore that topic in a lecture on the roles that several prominent biblical characters play in Islam's sacred text.
Gun control backers present their own State of the Union
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Leading up to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, a coalition of gun control advocates presented their own version of the national report card Monday at the State Capitol.
"The state of our union is bereaved, shocked and horrified by the problem of gun violence," Rabbi Amy Eilberg told reporters.
Eilberg, a consultant at the Jay Phillips Center for Interfaith Learning at the University of St. Thomas, said that the Sandy Hook Elementary School mass killing in Newtown, Connecticut stirred her to be more vocal on this issue.
"As a rabbi, an American and a mother, the death of so many children in what should be absolutely safe place -- their school --was unbearable."
Rabbi Amy Eilberg to Speak Here Feb. 12 on 'Everyday Peacemaking'
Rabbi Amy Eilberg will present the lecture "From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Reflections on Everyday Peacemaking" at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, in the Anderson Student Center's Woulfe Alumni Hall North (Room 378A) on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas.
Review of Dermot Lane's "Stepping Stones To Other Religions: A Christian Theology of Inter-Religious Dialogue" by Hans Gustafson
In Stepping Stones to Other Religions, Dermot Lane offers an entry into interreligious engagement for Christians (particularly Roman Catholics) in the twenty-first century. It serves as a commendable introduction to the topic and makes the basic argument for why the Catholic faith mandates engaging other traditions in a respectful way while striving for mutual learning.
Faith, Hope and Clarity: Contemporary Interreligious Dialogue
Discussing a particular theological question is like pulling that piece of thread coming out of your sweater. The more you pull, the more you see how connected the piece of thread is to the whole of the sweater; likewise, the deeper you address a theological topic the more you see its connectedness to other questions in theology and indeed to questions within other faith traditions. In 2012, St. Thomas theology faculty and students have had several opportunities to pull at the threads of connection between Christians and Muslims.
Law Professor Susan Stabile to Speak Nov. 13 About Buddhist Meditation and Christian Spirituality
University of St. Thomas law professor Susan Stabile will present the lecture "Adapting Buddhist Meditation Practices to Christian Spirituality" at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Anderson Student Center's Woulfe Alumni Hall North on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas.
Rabbi to Speak Here Nov. 8 About the Meaning of the Sabbath
Rabbi David Wirtschafter, rabbi of the Ames Jewish Congregation in Iowa, will discuss "The Radical Notion of Rest: Reflections on the Meaning of the Sabbath" at noon Thursday, Nov. 8, in the Anderson Student Center's Woulfe Alumni Hall North on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas.
Eating on $31.50 per week? Twin Cities Religious Leaders Give it a Try
What is it like to eat on $31.50 per week? Leaders from 15 Twin Cities community and religious organizations – Muslim, Christian and Jewish – will participate in two November programs that provide a glimpse of life on a food-stamp budget.
We Made it! Opening Doors Capital Campaign Surpasses $500 Million Goal
The completion of the most successful fundraising campaign of any private institution of higher education in Minnesota and its four neighboring states was announced Wednesday by the University of St. Thomas. Partial funds raised will be devoted to the Jay Phillips Center.
Film 'Dakota 38' to be Shown Here Oct. 17
The film "Dakota 38" will be screened at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.17, in the Great Room (Room 100) of McNeely Hall on the St. Paul campus of the University of St. Thomas. Following the screening, Jim Miller and Alberta Iron Cloud Miller of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation will lead a discussion of the Dakota history and spirituality introduced in the film.
Dakota Historian and Language Instructor Caƞtemaza to Speak Oct. 11 on 'Reviving the Dakota Language'
American Indian historian and Dakota language instructor Caƞtemaza (Neil McKay) will lecture on "The Spirit and Culture of a People: Reviving the Dakota Language" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in the Rogge-Leyden Room (Room 364-365) of the Anderson Student Center.


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As you move towards a greener lifestyle, greening your office is important too. Whether you work from home or away, follow the simple steps below.
- When possible, use energy star equipment – computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, coffee makers, etc. – for maximum energy efficiency.
- Recycle print cartridges at office supply stores and use soy ink cartridges, which require less oil to manufacture and emit fewer air pollutants.
- Keep your screen saver blank instead of the energy hogging, hypnotic graphics ones. They aren't good for our eyes anyway!
- Paper copies are less important these days, but if you do have to print something, print on both sides of the paper – most printers have a 2-sided property – and use recycled paper. Also, set your printer to economy mode or eco-tone. Most new printers have this setting, which uses less ink.
- If your office is not already recycling used paper, set up a recycling center (for cans, bottles and plastic too) and organize a weekly or monthly pick up from a local recycling company. Or, reuse unwanted paper for scrap paper.
- For interoffice memos, use email rather than paper. Most offices already do that and even email is becoming antiquated with Facebook messaging, google chatting and texting!
- In your office kitchen, install a water filter system instead of using individual water bottles or big plastic water containers.
- The average American goes through 500 disposable cups every year, so use ceramic mugs, not polystyrene (Styrofoam®) or plastic cups for coffee or water. Use real spoons instead of plastic stirrers. Set up a recycling center in the kitchen too.
- Replace incandescent light bulbs with longer lasting, energy-efficient CFLs (compact fluorescents) or LED bulbs.
- Clean your office with green cleaning supplies.
- Reuse old packaging materials for shipping.
- Houseplants are effective air cleaners, removing indoor air pollutants. Place several plants near your printers, fax and photocopiers. They add beauty and tranquility as well.
- When remodeling your office, use natural materials for furniture and carpet and low VOC paints instead of man-made laminates, synthetic materials and conventional paints that outgas toxins.
- When possible, ride public transportation, walk, bike or carpool to work. You'll save energy and start the day in a more relaxed way.
We spend most of our time at work, so setting up a green office is an important step to using less energy and leading a healthier lifestyle. If your office isn't as eco-friendly as it should be, take the lead and become the green czar in your office. A little initiative goes a long way!


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George Raymond Richard Martin (born in 1948 in New Jersey), often referred to as George R. R. Martin, is an American novelist and short-story writer in the fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, screenwriter, and television producer. He is best known for his series of epic fantasy novels "A Song of Ice and Fire", which was later adapted into the HBO series "Game of Thrones".
His family first lived in a house on Broadway, belonging to Martin's great-grandmother. During his childhood, his world consisted predominantly of "First Street to Fifth Street", between his grade school and his home. This limited world made him want to travel and experience other places, but the only way of doing so was through his imagination, so he became a voracious reader.
The young Martin began writing and selling monster stories for pennies to other neighborhood children, dramatic readings included. He also wrote stories about a mythical kingdom populated by his pet turtles; the turtles died frequently in their toy castle, so he finally decided they were killing each other off in "sinister plots".
He became an avid comic-book fan, developing a strong interest in the superheroes being published by Marvel Comics. A letter Martin wrote to the editor of Fantastic Four was printed in issue No. 20 (Nov 1963); it was the first of many sent. Fans who read his letters then wrote him letters in turn, and through such contacts, Martin joined the fledgling comics fandom of the era, writing fiction for various fanzines. He was the first to register for an early comic book convention held in New York in 1964. In 1965, Martin won comic fandom's Alley Award for Best fan fiction for his prose superhero story "Powerman vs. The Blue Barrier".
Martin is a member of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA) and became the organization's Southwest Regional Director from 1977 to 1979. In 1976, for Kansas City's MidAmeriCon, the 34th World Science Fiction Convention (Worldcon), Martin and his friend and fellow writer-editor Gardner Dozois organized the first Hugo Losers' Party for the benefit of all past and present Hugo-losing writers, their friends and families, the evening following the convention's Hugo Awards ceremony. Martin was nominated for two Hugos that year but lost both awards. The Hugo Losers' Party became an annual Worldcon event thereafter, and its formal title later changed.
Although Martin often writes fantasy or horror, a number of his earlier works are science fiction tales occurring in a loosely defined future history, known informally as "The Thousand Worlds" or "The Manrealm". He has also written at least one piece of political-military fiction "Night of the Vampyres", collected in Harry Turtledove's anthology: The Best Military Science Fiction of the 20th Century (2001). In 1983, Martin published a vampire novel titled "Fevre Dream" set in the 19th Century and the critic Don D'Amassa has praised "Fevre Dream" for its strong 19th Century atmosphere and wrote: «This is without question one of the greatest vampire novels of all time!». In 1984, Martin followed up "Fevre Dream" with another horror novel "The Armageddon Rag" but its commercial failure was unexpected. Later, Martin said «Essentially destroyed my career as a novelist at the time!»
However, that failure led him to seek a career in television (after a Hollywood option on that novel led to him being hired), first as a staff writer and then as an Executive Story Consultant, for the revival of the "Twilight Zone". After the CBS series was cancelled, Martin migrated over to the already-underway satirical science fiction series "Max Headroom". He worked on scripts and created the show's "Ped Xing" character. When ABC show was cancelled, in the middle of its second season, Martin was then hired as a writer-producer on the new dramatic fantasy series "Beauty and the Beast".
So, for anyone who admire his writing style and want to learn more about his writing rules, here are 10 of his most famous advice for aspiring authors:
1. Read Everything!
«This is possibly the single most important piece of advice any writer can give. Good writers are great readers. They are constantly exploring all genres: fiction and nonfiction, and in the process learning grammar, syntax, plot structure and, most importantly, what makes a book an effective reading experience. Reading is one of the only things that will teach you how to write. And you'll be learning right from the best (and worst) in the world!»
2. Figure out what kind of a writer you are!
«I've always said there are – to oversimplify it – two kinds of writers: there are architects and gardeners. The architects do blueprints before they drive the first nail, they design the entire house, where the pipes are running, and how many rooms there are going to be, how high the roof will be. But the gardeners just dig a hole and plant the seed and see what comes up. I think all writers are partly architects and partly gardeners, but they tend to one side or another, and I am definitely more of a gardener!»
«Successful writers learn which methods work best for them and work to improve them so that they can turn out their best work with each new project!»
3. Begin with Short Stories!
«Given the realities of today's market in science fiction and fantasy, I would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest! Short stories help you learn your craft. They are a good place for you to make the mistakes that every beginning writer is going to make. And they are still the best way for a young writer to break in, since the magazines are always hungry for short SF and fantasy stories. Once you've been selling short stories for five years or so, you'll have built up a name for yourself, and editors will start asking you about that first novel.Whatever you do, though… good luck. You'll need it!»
4. Write every day!
«Write every day, even if it is only a page or two. The more you write, the better you'll get. But don't write in my universe, or Tolkien's, or the Marvel universe, or the Star Trek universe, or any other borrowed background. Every writer needs to learn to create his own characters, worlds and settings. Using someone else's world is the lazy way out. If you don't exercise those "literary muscles", you'll never develop them!»
5. Learn to self-edit!
«There is a technique I learned in Hollywood, where my scripts were always too long. "This is too long", the studio would say. "Trim it by eight pages". But I hated to lose any good stuff – scenes, dialogue exchanges, bits of action – so instead I would go through the script trimming and tightening line by line and word by word, cutting out the fat and leaving the muscle. I found the process so valuable that I've done the same with all my books since leaving LA. It's the last stage of the process. Finish the book, then go through it, cutting, cutting, cutting. It produces a tighter, stronger text, I feel!»
6. Write great characters, not great heroes!
«I do think there are things worth fighting for. Men are still capable of great heroism. But I don't necessarily think there are heroes. That's something that's very much in my books: I believe in great characters. We're all capable of doing great things, and of doing bad things. We have the angels and the demons inside of us, and our lives are a succession of choices!»
7. Explore the deep issues!
«One of the things I wanted to explore with Jaime, and with so many of the characters, is the whole issue of redemption. When can we be redeemed? Is redemption even possible? I don't have an answer. But when do we forgive people? You see it all around in our society, in constant debates. Should we forgive Michael Vick? I have friends who are dog-lovers who will never forgive Michael Vick. Michael Vick has served years in prison; he's apologized. Has he apologized sufficiently? Woody Allen: Is Woody Allen someone that we should laud, or someone that we should despise? Or Roman Polanski, Paula Deen!»
«Our society is full of people who have fallen in one way or another, and what do we do with these people? How many good acts make up for a bad act? If you're a Nazi war criminal and then spend the next 40 years doing good deeds and feeding the hungry, does that make up for being a concentration-camp guard? I don't know the answer, but these are questions worth thinking about. I want there to be a possibility of redemption for us, because we all do terrible things. We should be able to be forgiven. Because if there is no possibility of redemption, what's the answer then? Does the Queen of Thorns need redemption? Did the Queen of Thorns kill Hitler or did she murder a 13-year-old boy (King Joffrey)? Or both? She had good reasons to remove Joffrey. Is it a case where the end justifies the means? I don't know. That's what I want the reader or viewer to wrestle with, and to debate!»
8. It's okay to "borrow" from History!
«Although my story is fantasy, it is strongly grounded in actual Medieval History. The War of the Roses was one of the major influences, which had the Yorks and the Lancasters instead of the Starks and the Lannisters. But I like to mix and match and move things around. As the famous saying goes; stealing from one source is plagiarism but stealing from lots of sources is research!»
Martin excels at writing the kind of characters readers–and viewers–love to hate and he does it by being ruthless; ruthless to the characters and, to a certain extent, to his readers, but we'll get to that later.
9. Explore!
«I believe that a writer learns from every story he writes, and when you try different things, you learn different lessons!»
10. Don't limit your imagination!
«I knew right from the beginning I wanted the story to be large and complex. Before "A Song of Ice and Fire" I had been working in television for ten years. Whenever I turned in a script it was a common scene where they would say "George, this is great but it's too big and expensive; you need to cut it down. You currently have 126 characters – we have a budget for six". When I went back to prose, there were suddenly no limits: I could write something huge with all the characters I wanted, with battles, dragons and immense settings. Of course, I thought this will be unfilmable and that I'd never have to worry about Hollywood again. But that's [Game of Thrones TV producers] David Benioff's and Dan Weiss' problem now!»


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Unai Emery has started with both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (£11.4m) and Alexandre Lacazette (£9.4m) as Arsenal face West Ham at the London Stadium today.
They will go up against former Gunner Samir Nasri (£5.5m), whose first Premier League start has pushed Robert Snodgrass (£5.4m) to the West Ham bench.
Meanwhile, Marko Arnautovic (£6.9m) has come through his most recent injury doubt to lead the line for the Hammers.
Mesut Özil (£8.0m) is absent from the matchday squad entirely, reportedlty a tactical decision, while Lucas Torreira (£5.0m) is benched for Matteo Guendouzi (£4.4m) to start in central midfield.
Alex Iwobi (£5.4m) has been handed the right attacking midfield berth, in front of Ainsley Maitland-Niles (£4.4m) who occupies the right wing-back position today.
Issa Diop (£4.3m) and Angelo Ogbonna (£4.2m) pair up at centre-back with Fabian Balbuena (£4.3m) ruled out.
West Ham XI: Fabianski; Cresswell, Diop, Ogbonna, Zabaleta; Rice, Noble, Nasri; Anderson, Arnautovic, Antonio.
Arsenal XI: Leno; Koscielny, Sokratis, Mustafi; Maitland-Niles, Guendouzi, Xhaka, Kolasinac; Iwobi, Aubameyang; Lacazette.
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Somebody to Love
From generasia
- Artist
- Tohoshinki
- Single
- Somebody To Love
- Released
- 2005.07.13
- Catalog Number
- RZCD-45233 (CD only)
- Price
- ¥1,050 (CD only)
- CD Tracklist
- Somebody To Love
- Kotoba wa Iranai (言葉はいらない; Words Are Unneeded)
- Somebody To Love (A Cappella ver.) (アカペラver.) (CD only)
- Somebody To Love (Less Vocal)
- Kotoba wa Iranai (Less Vocal) (言葉はいらない)
- DVD Tracklist
- Somebody To Love (PV)
- Interview
- Information
Somebody To Love is Tohoshinki's second single. It was released in two editions CD+DVD and CD Only. The CD Only edition comes with A Capella version of the title track. It reached #14 on the Oricon charts and sold 10,496 copies.
Song Information
- Lyrics
- Sawamoto Yoshimitsu, Osanai Mai
- Music
- Haneoka Kei
- Other Information
- Arrangement: Imai Daisuke
- Programming: Imai Daisuke
- All Instruments: Imai Daisuke
- Somebody To Love
- Found on "Somebody To Love" single as track #1. This is the standard version set to the PV.
- Stay With Me Tonight (A Cappella ver.)
- Found on "Somebody To Love" single as track #3 and on Heart, Mind and Soul album as first press bonus track #15. This version doesn't features music, and counts only with Tohoshinki voices for the melody.
- Somebody To Love (Less Vocal)
- Found on "Somebody To Love" single as track #3. This is the standard version except without the main vocals.
- Somebody To Love (Live)
- Found on The 3rd Asia Tour Concert 'Mirotic' in SEOUL album as track #27. This is a live version.
- Somebody To Love -2011 Version-
- Found on the regular edition of TONE album as track #15. This is a re-aranged version only sung by YUNHO and CHANGMIN.
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First and foremost I'd like to wish everyone a Happy and safe New Year!
I know its been a tough winter for snow lovers. If it were not for the crazy late October snow we would basically be measuring a trace right now.
With noting significant on the radar so to speak, I thought about sharing some snow related information and link to keep everyone in spirit!
CoCoRaHS, has a video from the NWS on how to measure snow.
And this guy, Brad Panovich, took matters into his own hands and blogged about plans for a backyard snowmaker
A time lapse video from a Weather Channel watcher, of his backyard during the Oct 29th storm.
Updated Winter 2011-2012 Outlook is now posted on the Lehigh Valley Weather Patrol site on Facebook in link format… http://web062.lax1.coolhandle.com/~liveweat/index.php?option=com_community&view=groups&task=viewdiscussion&groupid=7&topicid=320&Itemid=169


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Want to know the quickest way to view CRM metadata? This short and sweet blog will show you how you how to you can use the Organization Data service's $metadata option to generate a quick view of the CRM entities.
1. Simply navigate to System > Customizations > Developer Resources to see the Organization Data service endpoint.
2. Click on the link and a new window will be displayed.
3. Append the /$metadata option at the end of the URL and hit Enter.
As you can see from the image above, you can quickly identify the fields and their types by doing a search for a specific entity. A web browser's search isn't as powerful so you can download this metadata and use more sophisticated search tools.The alternatives are to use the Customizations Viewer or install the Metadata Browser solution.
There you have it, a quick way view CRM metadata. If you are interested in learning more about CRM you can find more information on our blog!
Happy CRM'ing!


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I receive so many emails from dubious journals that I usually just mark them as spam. Occasionally, though, one comes along from a journal that sounds reasonable enough to take in less experienced or less cynical colleagues. Then I blog about it.
The latest email comes from someone called Amy Li on behalf of the plausibly-named International Journal of Education, addressed to me by name and asking me to submit my own research, encourage my colleagues to do likewise, serve as a reviewer, and join their editorial board. This sort of scatter-gun aproach is enough to start my alarm bells ringing.
The International Journal of Education publishes on an open access basis, as Ms Li's email says. What she does not mention is that it charges its authors fees, at a rate of $200 an article. And it is part of a stable of journals published by an organisation calling itself the Macrothink Institute, one of whose journals accepted for publication a spoof paper concocted as part of a sting by the journal Science. You won't be surprised to learn that Macrothink was listed by Jeffrey Beall as a 'predatory publisher'.
Interestingly, and for me surprisingly, their editorial team seems to include some genuine academics. Among those listed from the UK are a principal lecturer at Leeds Trinity University, two lecturers at Ulster University, a senior lecturer at Glasgow, and a Reader at Northumbria (listed under her previous university). Some of these academics don't list any publications on their departmental web pages, which prompts a couple of obvious questions, but others – including two whom I know personally – seem to be decent scholars.
Assuming that these colleagues are aware that they are listed as members of an unusually large editorial advisory board, I wonder what they think their purpose is? Are they genuinely contributing to scholarship in this way, or are they providing an academic fig-leaf for a less than ethical activity, which may well succeed in relieving some less experienced researchers of their money? And why would you allow your name and your institution's to be associated with such a dubious enterprise?
I'm starting to think that there may be a role here for the learned societies. After all, societies like the British Educational Research Association are fond of proclaiming their concern for early careers researchers. So in the case of the UK academics mentioned above, shouldn't BERA take an interest?


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In the past year, Harlandale ISD has almost doubled the number of eBooks that are available to all students and teachers.
The district has more than 11,500 eBooks for all ages with titles available in English and Spanish. The best part? They can be accessed through smartphones, tablets or computers both at school and at home.
"Students, teachers and parents are encouraged to take advantage of eBooks as they are great for casual reading or research projects," Harlandale ISD Libraries and Instructional Materials Coordinator Lisa Kulka said. "Students can take and save notes, highlight text and more."
Kulka recommended early learning books such as "1, 2, 3, ¡Adelante! Un libro para aprendar a contar (1,2,3, Go! A book about counting)" for the younger students, stating that they are great books for parents to read with their children.
The digital libraries also feature popular nonfiction series on Super Bowl Superstars, including "Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers: Super Bowl XLV," which are perfect for middle school students. There is also a selection of books that high school students can use for research on important topics, such as "$2.00 A Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America."
All the eBooks can be accessed within the Follett Destiny software (harlandale.follettdestiny.com), visiting Destinydiscover.com or by using the free Destiny Discovery app. Teachers and parents can contact their librarian if they need assistance.
"Apps are the easiest way to access information on digital devices. The Destiny Discover app takes just a couple of minutes to set up, but then students, teachers and parents (with student login info) can quickly access materials for pleasure reading or school work. And they are all available 24/7!" Kulka concluded.


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Choc, almond & orange cookies
What do you do when you have a baking craving and there's no eggs?
You make cookies!
The following was modified from a recipie on the back of Cadboury's cocoa:
1 cup Almond meal
125g Softened butter (unsalted)
1/3 cup Castor sugar
1 tsp Vanilla essence
2/3 cup plain flour
1/3 cup Cocoa
Grated rind of one orange
A squeeze of OJ (to add extra taste)
Almonds for decoration (makes 32)
1. Whisk butter, sugar and vanilla essence together till light, then add in the OJ and the grated rind.
2. Add in the flour and almond meal, then the cocoa.
3. Roll into small balls, flatten and pop an almond on the top.
4. Bake ~15-20 mins at 180C.
5. Cool, then bring them into the lab the next day and watch them disappear....


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We live in turbulent times, in a world where unnecessary movie reboots clog up our cinemas and dedicated theatre goers are forced to sift through the tedious big budget bombs in order to find but one worthwhile movie gem. As viewers, we're helplessly fed these decisions made by Hollywood bigwigs who are more concerned about the well being of their wallets than of rising number of franchise fanboy panic attacks. Last week the Internet got wind of a rumour that Justin Bieber has his sights set on starring in a reboot of Back to the Future. Yes, you heard that right. Where they're going you may not need roads but you'll certainly need a strong sedative to sit through that potential soiling of a beloved movie saga. Maybe it's time Hollywood itself paid a little visit to the old Betty Ford clinic…
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Bryan Lee O'Malley's Finest Hour
Right now, students, layabouts and a whole host of teen slackers are divided into two camps: those who have read Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim, and those who are in the process of reading it, wondering why it took them so long to discover its existence. If, for some unknown reason, you don't happen to fall neatly into these two categories, then allow I Review Too to fill you in on what you're missing out on.
Battlefield Bad Company 2
Shooting things. It never gets old. Battlefield Bad Company 2, the follow up to the 2008 original provides some suitable gun porno to keep your trigger fingers happy for a long while.
Gears Of War 3 trailer
Last night the first trailer for much anticipated video game sequel Gears Of War 3 debuted on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, check it out!


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BUCHAREST, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Romania's centre-left government approved new judicial codes on Wednesday, hoping to align its criminal and civil proceedings to European standards and end anti-corruption monitoring by Brussels. Earlier this month, the European Commission said Romania had taken "backward steps" in fighting corruption over the last year, urging it to amend the judicial codes and do more to fight corruption ahead of full-year assessments in July.
The replacement for the criminal code, the current version of which dates back to the 1960s, a time of communist repression has been advocated by Brussels and pro-democracy groups in Romania, seen as the bloc's most corrupt state after Bulgaria. Bucharest's new government, which won power in a November election, has pledged to revive the fight against corruption after the previous centrist cabinet let reforms slide following Romania's EU accession in 2007. "This will practically modernise the Romanian judicial system.
It is in line with the EU stance to see these bills finalised and lift monitoring," Prime Minister Emil Boc said. Political observers say the criminal and civil codes are a test of Boc's coalition government's ability to agree on anti-corruption efforts, which may be stymied by divisions between ruling groupings. Boc said the amendments would reduce lengthy trials, reduce trial costs and protect civil rights. (Reporting by Radu Marinas; Editing by Elizabeth Piper)


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Town of Chapel Hill, NCHome Menu
Council Member Karen Stegman
2525 Buxton Ct,
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Twitter: @Stegman4CH
Term of Service
Karen was born, raised, and educated in Chapel Hill. She currently serves as the Director of Business Development at IntraHealth International, a Chapel Hill based non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that people around the world have access to quality health care.
Prior to her work in global health, Karen served as the Program Manager at the Orange County Family Resource Centers, a non-profit that provided family support programs in public housing and low-income neighborhoods in Chapel Hill.
Karen has served the community in a wide array of capacities, including as chair of the Chapel Hill Public Housing Advisory Board, co-chair of the Ephesus Elementary School Improvement Team, PORCH neighborhood coordinator, and mentor for the Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate program. She has also been active in school equity issues, and Get Out the Vote and election protection efforts.
Karen earned an undergraduate degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and a graduate degree in English and secondary education from Boston University.
Karen lives in the Booker Creek neighborhood with her wife, Alyson Grine, an attorney who teaches at NC Central University School of Law. Karen and Alyson have two children, Hazel, age 11, and Wyatt, age 8, along with a dog, a cat, and a crested gecko.
- Council Committee on Economic Sustainability
- Council Committee on Affordable Housing
- Housing Advisory Board
- Mayor's Committee on Affordable Rental
- Planning Commission
- Stormwater Management Utility Advisory Board
The primary mission of the Mayor and Council, as the governing body of the Town is to adopt and provide for the execution of ordinances, rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to protect health, life or property, or to promote the comfort, convenience, security, good order, better government, or the general welfare of the Town and its citizens.
The Mayor and eight Council Members constitute the governing body of the Town. In accordance with the Town's Charter, the voters elect a Mayor every two years. Council Members are elected to four-year, staggered terms on an at-large basis. Town Council duties include:
- Amendment of previously adopted policies through changes in the Town Code of Ordinances and the Development Ordinance, and by revision of policies and documents.
- Appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces and committees.
- Appointment of the Town Manager and Town Attorney.
- Establishment of agreements with other governments.


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Horsham couple Ted and Marion Cookson celebrate 67 years of marriage
HORSHAM'S Ted and Marion Cookson have surpassed their diamond anniversary.
The couple married on September 8, 1951 and are celebrating 67 years of marriage on Saturday.
Mrs Cookson said they were friends for awhile after meeting at a dance in England.
"It was during the war and daughters were well protected at that time. I wasn't allowed to go out until I was 17 when I went to a dance," she said. "I met Ted on one of those nights.
"We were friends for awhile and then he asked me to go to the pictures. I didn't tell my parents about Ted, but my nosy neighbour told my mum after we'd been together for three months."
Mr and Mrs Cookson moved to Australia after they were married.
"Ted said it was going to nice and sunny. It poured with rain for two weeks when we got here," she said.
Over the years, Mr Cookson said they have had their ups and downs, but he enjoyed every minute.
During their 67 years of marriage they had five children, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.


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We are already 9 days into February, so your lead time on making an romantic Valentine's Day plans for you and your sweets is dwindling quickly!
Don't worry, we at My Big Day have done the research and leg-work for you and have found some wonderfully romantic ideas for you to consider:
Starlight Dessert Bar
One of our local favorite spots is the Starlight Dessert bar – Loveland's Sweetest Spot! Known for their enticing desserts and tasty displays, Starlight will be offering a special Valentine's Dinner this year on the holiday of Love! Parties of 2 can enjoy a 4 course meal for $38, or add some wine for a total of $66! The evening includes appetizer choices, a Strawberry Spinach Salad, three choices for your main dish – including stuffed chicken breasts or Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine Sauce served with roasted asparagus and parmesan risotto. And of course, there will be DESSERT! Starlight will be offering a delicious Raspberry Chocolate Blitz to their Valentine's diners.
If you can't make if for a dinner reservation, don't forget that they have specialty treats and gifts for your Valentine as well – you can purchase a 12" Heart Message Cookie for your love!
This event is based in Loveland, CO but serves all of Colorado and surrounding states. While the majority of our guests come from Northern Colorado and Denver, we have had wedding couples join us from NE, WY, MS, and MO! Celebrate Valentine's Day in the most unique way with us!
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Many of the world's leading watch brands took part in SalonQP 2013 at the Saatchi Gallery in London.
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Soccer happens to be one of the most popular and appreciated sports around the world today. As you know, there are several institutes and coaching centers that offer training in soccer. Students in these institutes take part in a number of soccer tournaments and championships. Now, in both cases, certificates are a must. If you're in charge of either, you could use the certificate templates provided below. These would certainly come in handy.
This certificate of soccer would be perfect for any kind of tournament or championship. The use of the vibrant color schemes makes the template look all the more attractive.
The certificate template that you see here comes with easy customization, PSD and Word compatibility, a standard size and bleed, CMYK colour mode, adjustable text and colour and also a fairly high resolution.
The design on this template has been kept no nonsense and compact. The layout is all set for printing; plus, it is neat, tidy and well-designed. That prevents it from becoming clumsy as well.
The certificate template here sticks to the soccer theme. One look at it will tell you what it is all about. Plus, this certificate comes with Word compatibility and easy customization.
The first thing you notice about the template is the border on it. The striking border is the only design you'll find on the template. That makes it unique and well designed as well.
Based on the purpose, there are several types of soccer certificates. Some of them are:
Wondering what it is about these soccer certificates that makes them so very special? They are described below.
Now you know about the different types of soccer certificates found here and what make them so special. All you have to do now is click on that download option and get your hands on the certificate template you like. The templates also come in a print ready format. How great is that?!


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Most people spend over 90% of their time indoors, not knowing that the air they are breathing may be more polluted than the air outside. The Environmental Protection Agency has reported that indoor air pollution levels can be 100 times higher than the air outdoors.
Breathing contaminated air puts the health of you and your family at risk. In fact, the American College of Allergist says that 50% of illnesses are caused or aggravated by polluted indoor air. So take control of your indoor air quality by reducing pollutants that can contribute to headache, lung irritation and fatigue as well as more long-term conditions such as asthma, allergies and infectious diseases.
•People spend 75-90% of their time indoors.
•Exposure to airborne contamination is considerable.
•50% of all major office buildings have contaminated heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC). If not properly maintained, they are a hotbed for growth of molds and bacteria.
•Each person inhales over 3,500 gallons of air each day. Children inhale more particles for their size then adolescents or adults.
•Polluted air causes 94% of all respiratory problems.
•More than 31 million Americans have been diagnosed with asthma, about 1/3 are children under 18.
•About 40,000 dust mites, a common household allergen, can live in one ounce of dust.
•An estimated 10-15% of the entire population may be allergic to cat or dog dander.
•A person sheds up to 700,000 skin flakes per
There are 3 types of indoor air pollutants - Particulates, Microbials and Gases. Therefore, in order to make an apples-to-apples comparison, we must compare what each type of indoor air quality product is attempting to do.
There is an industry rule of thumb:
"If it is alive you have to kill it."
"If it is dead you have to trap it."
Particulates are tiny particles suspended in the air. Common particulates include residential pollen, dust mites, dust, smoke and dander (skin flakes). Particulate diameters are measured in microns and range from .001 to 1,000 microns. These dimensions represent the continuum from a few molecules up to the size where particles can no longer be airborne.
These are bacteria, germs, viruses, fungi, spores and mold. Although bacteria are small in size and usually microscopic, they have an amazing ability to do damage to all living organisms including humans. Many everyday illnesses are also caused by viruses like the common cold or the flu. Mold can be a dangerous allergen, cause infections, and destroy property requiring extensive repair and rebuilding.
Indoor odors are caused by things like pets, cooking, garbage exist in every home and office. Gases, such as benzene, formaldehyde, chloroform, hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, etc., are released from furniture, cabinets, carpets, cleaning chemicals, insulation, insect sprays, hair sprays, etc. Manufactures use chemicals to make these products and they off gas, or evaporate, these chemicals into the air in your home.
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Judge Orders Final Forfeiture of Diezani Alison-Madueke's N34 billion
A federal court sitting in Lagos on Thursday ordered the final forfeiture of about N34 billion linked to former petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke.
Justice Muslim Hassan, had on January 6, issued an interim forfeiture order on the funds.
In his ruling, Justice Hassan said he was satisfied with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) argument that the monies were proceeds of illegal activity.


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Regent Seven Seas Cruises Offers New 137-Night World Cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises announced today plans for a new 137-night world cruise onboard the intimate Seven Seas Navigator, which recently emerged from a multi-million dollar refurbishment. Following the popular demand of its upcoming 2017 circumnavigation of the globe, the luxury line will offer an innovative itinerary for 2018 exploring sensational destinations across the Southern Hemisphere. … Continue reading
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces 2016/2017 Deployment, Unveils Asian Season
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) today announced exciting and exotic new itineraries for the its Fall/Winter 2016/2017 deployment, offering new destinations and ports for guests. Highlights include the line's return to Asia, the return of the Norwegian Epic to North America and explorations of South America by sea. Norwegian Star to Asia and Australia The … Continue reading
MSC Cruises Announces Unprecedented South America Deployment
Italian cruise line MSC Cruises is increasing its presence in South America with the announcement that the MSC Magnifica will be deployed to the region for the 2012/2013 season. Arriving in Santos in November 2012, the 2,550-guest vessel will replace the MSC Armonia and take her place alongside sister ships MSC Fantasia, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra to operate short voyages through March … Continue reading


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This panorama was taken at an empty lot of Ako castle.
You can see the ruin of the lord's mansion below.
The castle was completed in 1661.
Remarkably, the castle and the castle town had waterworks system made of clay pipes.
The walls and gates around here are replicas.
The eight islands of Japan sprang into existence through Divine Intervention.The first two gods who came into existence were Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the Exalted Male and Exalted Female. It was their job to make the land for people to live on.They went to the bridge between heaven and earth and, using a jewel-encrusted halberd, Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea into a frothy foam. As salty drips of water fell from the tip of the halberd the first island was formed. Its name was Onogoro.So far, so good. But when Izanagi and Izanami first met on their island, Izanami spoke to Isanagi without being spoken to first. Since she was the female, and this was improper, their first union created badly-formed offspring who were sent off into the sea in boats.The next time they met, Izanagi was sure to speak first, ensuring the proper rules were followed, and this time they produced eight children, which became the islands of Japan.I'm sure you did not fail to miss the significance of this myth for the establishment of Japanese formal society.At present, Japan is the financial capital of Asia. It has the second largest economy in the world and the largest metropolitan area (Tokyo.)Technically there are three thousand islands making up the Japanese archipelago. Izanagi and Izanami must have been busy little devils with their jewelled halberd...Japan's culture is highly technical and organized. Everything sparkles and swooshes on silent, miniaturized mechanisms.They're a world leader in robotics, and the Japanese have the longest life-expectancy on earth.Text by Steve Smith.


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Professor Noriko Yoshiwara arrives in a PBY-5A Seaplane flown by Burton Helzer at the mid-Pacific site where G-Force's research boat is anchored. Beyond the boat, Godzilla floats upon the sea, in a comatose slumber. As Yoshiwara boards the ship, G-Force member Kino discovers that the scientist is carrying a stinger missile launcher in her gear. Helzer pulls a gun and holds G-Force at gunpoint while he explains what Godzilla means to those who survived his Tokyo rampage.
Yoshiwara is determined to kill Godzilla and avenge her parents. From the monster's scale she has developed a poison which she will inject into Godzilla by means of the missile launcher. Yoshiwara puts her plan into effect, firing the hypodermic missile into Godzilla's hide. Kino takes the opportunity to disarm Helzer but before Dr. Kagaku can decide what to do with Yoshiwara and Helzer, Godzilla awakens. G-Force and the pair of Tokyo survivors race aboard the seaplane, getting airborne just as Godzilla destroys the G-Force ship.
Bleeding profusely, Yoshiwara's toxin appears to be taking effect as Godzilla sinks back into the depths.


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Today I was at Sprouts and found a chocolate flavored greens drink mix...Raw even! Had to try it. I like chocolate a little bit. :)
It is Garden of Life brand Perfect Food Raw Oraganic Green Superfood in Chocolate!
I was really excited that I didn't have to buy an entire canister just to test it. I just bought one packet.
And pretty, too! LOL
I would like to note that when I drink a green superfood shake in the afternoon I do not crave my 3 o'clock coffee. It gets me through my evening rush beautifully without the urge to snack while I am making dinner. Which makes the ugliest muck look beautiful to me!
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This is pretty much how my commute feels like during Baseball season…
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
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I was visiting NYC over the weekend, and had a pleasure of bumping into this statue of General Sherman on 5th ave. I had to caricature it during my work on Mr. Peabody & Sherman. I wish I could see all the locations and my references in real life more often.
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Annapolis Engagement Shoot | Maryland Wedding Photographer
- Huey + Natalie | Engaged
a lot of blogs…. it's true. Not as many as I used to… but the list is still long! Bayside Bride is one of those blogs. I just loved how classy it was and I also loved that it was started by to friends that loved weddings and were based on the east coast! One of those gals is Natalie Franke… and not only does she have a part in running this amazing blog, she's also an incredible photographer in the Annapolis area! When I saw she was engaged I remember randomly telling Michael "Awww… I want to shoot her wedding! She seems so sweet!". I said that not having a clue if Natalie even knew who I WAS!


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An Evening with Web Therapy: the Craze Continues…
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
In Person
Lisa Kudrow, "Fiona Wallice"/Creator & Executive Producer
Lily Tomlin, "Putsy Hodge"
Don Roos, Creator & Director
Dan Bucatinsky, "Jerome Sokoloff"/Creator & Executive Producer
Gary Levine, EVP, Original Programming, SHOWTIME
The acclaimed SHOWTIME comedy series Web Therapy truly delivers the funny. Centered on Fiona Wallice (Emmy-winner Lisa Kudrow), an online therapist with little patience for her patients, this improvisational, web-to-television series begins its third season on Tuesday, July 23 (11:00 pm ET/PT). This season, the series continues its tradition of attracting high-profile guest stars to join in the fun, as Fiona attempts to "treat" patients Steve Carell, Chelsea Handler, Megan Mullally, and Matt LeBlanc, among others. Meanwhile, she'll be picking up the pieces of her own fractured life after her politician husband (Victor Garber) leaves town with his male campaign manager, and her mother (Lily Tomlin) takes up her own therapy practice.
The Paley Center welcomes members of the cast and creative team to preview the new season, and discuss the series' genesis, and continuing presence, on the web.
Other Events in the Series
- An Evening with Syfy's Being Human
- Fringe Benefits
- Suits
- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
- General Hospital: Celebrating 50 Years and Looking Forward
- "It Might As Well Be Spring": A Salute to Margaret Whiting
- Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
- Inside Bates Motel: Reimagining A Cinema Icon
- Pretty Little Liars: #PLL is @paleycenter
- Comedy Nirvana! An Evening with Maron


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Burnett Law, P.A. is thrilled to announce that the firm will be a primary sponsor for the Westchase Soccer Association for the upcoming Fall 2015 season and for several seasons beyond. As part of the sponsorship agreement, BWR's logo will be featured on the front of the jerseys for all teams Under 10 and below in the Fall 2015 season and for all divisions in the Spring 2016 season. This is truly a match that was meant to be as co-founders Matt Wilson and Lee Reeder are both coaches and have children in the program. "I couldn't be more thrilled to be formally associated with WSA," said Wilson. "Margot and Greg Pinheiro work so hard at WSA every season to make sure that the kids have a great experience. They have no kids in the league any longer, but just love the game so much that they devote a huge portion of their time to the league so that the kids can play in a local, fun and safe environment. My son has been in the league for the past 5 years or so and his growth as a player and a person has been remarkable. My daughter has just started down this road, too, so to have our logo on her jersey for years to come is a real thrill. Having grown up playing soccer (Matt was a three-year starter at Chamberlain High School from 1986-89), and now having coached for many years, I know how important teamwork is. Working as a team can take you to places that you just can't go individually. That's exactly how we operate at BWR – like a team – so it's really just a perfect pairing."
Reeder is equally excited. "The timing of this couldn't have been better. When I heard that we had an opportunity to become a sponsor for WSA, I was vocal about the fact that we had to do it. We knew that we wanted our name associated with something great in the Tampa Bay area and when this became available, I knew that we'd found the perfect sponsorship opportunity. Soccer gives kids a great outlet to run around, make friends and create a lifetime of memories. You don't have to score 10 goals a season to help your team out. As long as you show up to practice, run hard and give it your best, good things almost always happen. So, to be associated with a league like this is just awesome."
To learn more about the Westchase Soccer Association and how you can participate in the league, go to www.westchasesoccer.org.
This is not the only youth soccer league that BWR will be sponsoring this season. Another announcement is coming in the very near future. Stay tuned for that announcement and, in the meantime, see you at the fields!


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Book Review
The Go-Between (1953)
by L.P. Hartley
The Go-Between is the 1953 English novel, The Go-Betweens are the long-lived Australian indie band named after the novel. The Go-Between is a late example of the English country-house novel, revolving around issues of class, property and marriage. Leo Colston narrates the story from the perspective of an elderly man looking back on a formative summer spent at the country house of an aristocratic classmate.
While at the house, Leo is drawn into carrying messages between Marian, the eldest daughter of the house, and Ted, a local farmer. What appears at first to be something in the nature of a gentle comic/coming of age type story turns into something darker by the end, which likely explains the enduring appeal. To give you an idea, Harold Pinter wrote the screenplay for the movie version. The Go-Between reminded me of a cross between something written by Evelyn Waugh and Thomas Hardy.


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Close to My Heart products used:
White Daisy CS
Black CS
Ruby CS
Ruby Ink
4 My Friend Stamp (retired)
Life is Wonderful Frame stamp (retired)
Goldrush embossing powder (retired)
Charming Cascade stamp
Black shimmer Trim
Goldrush ink
Here is the color graphic for Color Dare #160:
Here is the sketch from Freshly Made Sketches that inspired me:
We hope that you can join us at the Color Dare this week! If you don't have the exact Close to My Heart colors yet, feel free to substitute similar colors. The deadline for entering is Thursday evening, September 25 at 9 PM CDT.
Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful week filled with fun and creativity!
:) Marie


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It's the end of Day 3 at the 2018 Fort William World Cup, and both the Elite Women's and Elite Men's fields have made their way down the side of Ben Nevis to post their most rapid qualifying times in preparation for tomorrow's big race.
Despite the earlier predictions, fortunately for all concerned the epic thunderstorms and heavy rain didn't eventuate. We got a brief shower in between the women's and the men's qualifying sessions, but although the dark clouds threatened with a few rolls of thunder here and there, the Nevis Range largely remained dry and warm. Swampy is probably a better way to describe the weather conditions though, with the overhanging clouds and warm conditions seeing the humidity levels hit around 80-90% throughout the day, ensuring all of our photographer bibs were well and truly drenched by the time we'd gotten down to the event finish line.
Most of the racers would have appreciated some precipitation though, as the rough Fort William race course is looking very dry, dusty and blown-out in between all the rocks. We spotted a few crashes and mechanicals throughout the afternoon, with a lot of riders struggling for traction on the baked-out track surface.
We'll have a more comprehensive photo gallery from the day coming up later this evening, but for now we give you the results for both the Elite Women's and Elite Men's qualification rounds.
In the Women's qualies, it was a familiar few names in the top five, with Rachel Atherton putting just two seconds into Myriam Nicole's time, with Tahnee Seagrave and Tracey Hannah following behind in 3rd and 4th. Perhaps the most surprising performer was current Enduro World Series leader, Cecile Ravanel, who this year has decided to turn her capable hands to downhill racing, kicking off with the first round in Losinj, Croatia. Ravanel is back for Round Two at Fort William, and based on her time and form on the bike, it looks like her decision is likely to pay off – watch out for her on the race track tomorrow!
Elite Women Qualifying Results
- Rachel Atherton – 5:07
- Myriam Nicole – 5:09
- Tahnee Seagrave – 5:16
- Tracey Hannah – 5:22.39
- Cecile Ravanel – 5:22.75
In the Men's qualies, the top-five fastest times were delivered by some of the fresher-faced riders on the race circuit, including Luca Shaw, who posted the quickest time of the day, pipping Danny Hart by less than one tenth of a second. Loris Vergier followed, with Troy Brosnan and Greg Williamson rounding out the top-five.
Elite Men Qualifying Results
- Luca Shaw – 4:33.78
- Danny Hart – 4:33.87
- Loris Vergier – 4:34
- Troy Brosnan – 4:35
- Greg Williamson – 4:37
View the full mens' qualification results here
As we sit here in the Media Centre just alongside the finish line chute at Fort William, the rain has just started to fall. In the bucketload. A small amount of rain would actually be ideal for the dusty race course, but if we get a whole lot, that could change a things. And there's more rain forecast tomorrow for the early-to-mid afternoon.
Riders will surely be aware of the current forecast, so there's a chance some of them played a strategic move today to post a slower time so that they'd have an earlier start time tomorrow. If that gamble pays off, then fingers crossed, they'll hopefully beat the rain – in theory.
Then again, nobody can seem to predict the weather accurately here in Fort William, so as to what happens next is anybody's guess!
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|Beagle and Chihuahua dumped in a vacant ocean lot along Shepherd Street.
A YOUNG BEAGLE AND CHIHUAHUA DUMPED AT A VACANT LOT ALONG THE OCEAN NEED A HOME; PROPOSED TACO BELL EXPANSION RECEIVES CONDITIONS; GLORIA LOCKHART STEPS DOWN FROM TOBERMAN AND SLOTS STILL OPEN IN A FUN WRITING CLASS FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 to 14
Two young pups dumped by a woman in a vacant lot in San Pedro near the Pacific ocean survived alone for six weeks until a rescuer rounded them up and placed them in the kennel.
Rebecca Chambliss, who is among 10 others vying for the Los Angeles council seat vacated by Janice Hahn, said once her friend called and she spotted the wandering twosome – an inseparable beagle and Chihuahua – her heart forced her to help.
"When I saw the beagle find a banana peel and bring it back as food for the Chihuahua, my heart was broken and I knew I had to help," said Chambliss, a realtor who also runs a non-profit mastiff rescue.
Because of the closeness of the two dogs, Chambliss wants to find a home that will take both of them in. According to the realtor, a woman drove down to the lot near Shepherd Street and Pacific Avenue, got out of her car, took out each dog and abandoned them in the scruffy, ocean cliff property while exasperated witnesses looked on.
The two are together at a kennel which Chambliss uses to rescue mastiffs. She's currently asking those interested in adopting the dogs to get in touch with her.
For more information, Chambliss can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com or 310-998-4466.
Many residents, faced with the proposed doubling of the size of a troubling Taco Bell in San Pedro, are pleased with the restrictions the city of Los Angeles has imposed on the eatery.
While one resident is appealing the proposal, others said they were happy once a variety of restrictions were placed on the expected 1,474 square foot Taco Bell at Gaffey and 11th Streets. In order to gain approval, Taco Bell needed a variance to reduce its current number of parking spaces.
"We really did get everything we wanted," said Leslie Jones, who owns the nearby Omelette and Waffle Shop with Mona Sutton. "We are happy with the 24 hour surveillance, but we will support our neighbor" in the appeal.
Long a community problem for loitering teenagers and gang members along with deafening noise in the evening and early morning hours , Taco Bell officials remained uninterested for years in curbing the facility's security issues. Repeated complaints from the community at large went ignored.
Through a conditional use permit, however, residents were able to curtail opening and closing times, expedite graffiti removal, and enforce the eatery to have a 24 hour surveillance camera along with a 24 hour hot line to record residents complaints.
Sutton and Jones along with residential owner, Sal DiConstanzo, aided their neighbors to make sure the remodel was in the best interest of the surrounding community. Credited for help were Los Angeles mayoral aide, Ricardo Hong, and the Central Neighborhood Council.
Some of the conditions, which would go into effect if the development is approved, include:
--Installing a 24-hour hot line to take residents complaints that must be recorded with a date and time. The phone number must be given to surrounding schools, neighbors and the Neighborhood Councils and be visibly posted inside the restaurant.
--Installing a 24-hour video surveillance camera along with retaining the recordings in one-month increments that police can request at any time.
--All graffiti must be removed within 24 hours from the time it appears and the paint used must match the colors of the restaurant.
--The restaurant can only serve food indoors and from 10 a.m. to midnight daily; The drive-thru can only operate from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. There will be no outside seating.
--An eight foot wall must be built along the alley to buffer residents from the drive-thru sounds along with shrubs and other plants about two feet tall. Such shrubbery must also be planted in the front and maintained year-round.
--Taco Bell is responsible for all loitering on the property.
The proposed expansion faces one more obstacle.
One resident, whose garages face the alleyway shared by Taco Bell traffic, is seeking an appeal. She wants Taco Bell to install new garages on the side of her house and away from the alley.
-- Toberman's Gloria Lockhart Steps Down
|Gloria Lockhart announces her December departure from Toberman.
Gloria Lockhart, who has shepherded Toberman Neighborhood Center in San Pedro for the past six years, has announced she will retire in December.
Toberman's president and chief executive officer said she plans to become a consultant in organizational development and will continue to work on her autobiography.
As the head of Toberman, a 108-year-old facility that services the poor of all ages, Lockhart said she believes she's pointed the center in the right direction.
"I believe I left Toberman in a really good place," said Lockhart, 64, who added that she wants to complete "The Unmasking, A Woman's Journey" and shop it around to agents.
The center is known for programs such as feeding needy families, gang intervention and after school activities for students.
"It has been a privilege during the past six years to serve as Toberman's President and Chief Executive Officer," Toberman wrote in her resignation letter. "I know that my time and work is complete and it is the season to make this change.
"During my tenure, there has been tremendous change and challenges toward becoming a mission-driven organization…Toberman has much to be proud of."
Lockhart will officially leave Dec. 31 after helping to train her replacement.
Fun and Nurturing Writing Classes Available at the Corner Store
Does your child need help in writing or ways to blossom even more in the craft?
Consider this:
Diana Chapman, a longtime Los Angeles writer, teaches kids not just how to write but how to have fun while doing it.
In a nurturing environment at the Corner Store, students are taught the Seven Golden Secrets to Writing – and develop their skills consistently – each Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m (minus holidays).
To attend, show up at the Corner Store on Wednesday or email Chapman at email@example.com.
Costs are $60 for a six-week session or $10 per class for drop-ins. There are no refunds.
The Corner Store is located at 1118 37th Street.


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Consular Information Embassy Bilateral cooperation
Poland and Israel are bound together by numerous political, economic and social ties. In 2011, our political relations were upgraded to the highest possible level of government-to-government dialogue. We also have significant ties in the fields of military, economy, culture and education. Most importantly, we put considerable effort to develop our people-to-people relations via youth exchange programs and a variety of projects for older citizens. For example, a massive Polish-Israeli cultural and artistic buzz took place a few years ago during the "Polish Year" in Israel. Hundreds of Israeli artists and art curators visited Poland, and hundreds of thousands of Israelis participated in artistic events performed by Polish artists. Our two nations are tied by a millennium of common history. Jewish culture influenced Poland very deeply, just as Polish culture influenced the Jewish world and Israel. Someone once said that Poland and Israel cannot simply have normal relations, but that they either have to be extremely good or nonexistent. The fact of the matter is that our relations are not just good, they are prospering.
A few words about history: Poland voted for the UN Partition Plan for Palestine and recognized the Israeli Declaration of Independence in May 1948. It broke diplomatic relations with the Jewish state after the Six-Day War, following the lead of other countries of the Soviet-controlled Eastern Bloc. Poland was the first Warsaw Pact country to initiate contacts with Israel again in 1986. Full diplomatic relations were resumed in 1990 and Poland co-operated with the Israeli Authorities to facilitate the Jewish emigration (aliya) from the former Soviet Union to Israel and was active in revoking UN Resolution equating Zionism with Racism. The restoration of diplomatic relations led to expanding political, military, economic and cultural cooperation between both countries as well as closer people-to-people links.
Israeli leaders admitted that in Poland they had found one of the Israel's best friends in Europe. At the same time, much of Polish society also feels a special bond with Israel because of the millennial cohabitation of Jews and Poles. Taking into account this unique ties and strategic partnership between the two countries, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu decided to hold the first intergovernmental consultations in Jerusalem, 24 February, 2011 to be followed by regular G-2-G meetings once a year.
Scientific cooperation between Poland and Israel - Polish Academy of Sciences concluded in April 2004 an agreement on cooperation with the Israeli Academy of Sciences. The signing of this agreement, however, did not result in acceleration of mutual cooperation and the establishment of new joint research projects. The impetus for the research relationship was the signing in 2010 an agreement on cooperation between the Polish National Centre for Research and Development and its Israeli counterpart, organization named MATIMOP. The second competition on the Polish-Israeli R&D projects had been announced by the signatories to the agreement recently. The new agreement between Poland and Israel on support of industrial R&D is under negotiation.
Polish Institute in Tel Aviv makes part of a chain of 22 Polish Institutes worldwide. The main goal of its activity is to spread knowledge about Poland and Polish culture among Israelis, with a special stress on contemporary Poland – a country which is ready to cope with difficult issues of the past and at the same time culturally one of the most flourishing and thriving places in Europe. We are relating to the outstanding Jewish cultural heritage in Poland, to the history of Polish –Jewish relations but at the same time we want to let the Israelis know more about contemporary Polish culture and society. The basis for the creation of our programmes of activity is the dialogue with Israeli partners. We are supporting direct contacts between Israeli and Polish artists and cultural institutions. To this end we organise study visits to Poland for Israeli curators and promoters.
Education is one of the pillars of our activity. We are working with Israeli guides who accompany youngsters on their trips to Poland and with teachers and informal educators. We organise various forms of meetings between young people from both countries, we support students exchange between artistic schools in both countries.