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Fighting Discrimination Against Disability Through Dance
People with disabilities have generally been kept on the side lines of societal life in Ethiopia, whether because of misconceptions of their abilities and personalities, or because of discrimination. But now, Destino Dance, an Ethiopian social enterprise born to support underprivileged young people, is taking steps to change popular conceptions of marginalised people by hosting intensive classes and training sessions to draw people into the discipline who would never have had a chance before. On the way, the Company is raising the stock of contemporary dance in Ethiopia and around the world. EBR's Menna Asrat looks at Destino current and past projects and asks what's next for them.
During her childhood, Medina Hussen contracted polio, which hit particularly hard in one leg, and affected her ability to walk. However, her path was not a typical one. Her love affair with dance started early in life. "I've always wanted to be involved in art, since I was a little girl. I was a founding member of a traditional dance group, and I was also involved in music before I joined Destino," she explained.
Three years ago, she joined Destino Dance, an Ethiopian social enterprise born to support underprivileged young people to develop their inner potential through dance. She remembers the day she performed at Adey International Dance Festival, held in Ethiopia for the first time in October 2017. "We were all very nervous," she recalled. "It's hard to have to go out on stage. Even people who have been performing for 20 or 30 years still get nervous. And this was our first big performance."
The dance festival gave her a chance to express her experiences on a larger stage than she had ever been on before. "Before that, we had only performed on small stages. So, Destino gave us training on how to be confident, how to carry ourselves and it helped us," she explained.
Medina, amongst other groups of blind and disabled dancers took the stage to show off gravity defying contemporary choreography, fused with traditional Ethiopian dance to an audience of Addis Ababa resident, tourists and international guests held at Alliance Ethio-Française on May 11 to 12, 2018. The group was called 'Active Bodies' and were trained by Destino.
It wasn't just the fusion of old and new that held the audience's attention. "Seeing dancers with disabilities move in that way was new for them," explained Medina. "The local people in the audience were amazed and they asked us many questions. The foreigners were a little more aware, but at the end everyone really enjoyed the performance."
The event was organized by Destino, which works with dancers with disabilities and blind dancers to change to landscape of movement and culture in Ethiopia. Through working with community groups and disability associations, the company provided an opportunity for disadvantaged young people to reshape their lives and forge new pathways for themselves and others.
Mohammed Mekele, one of the group of blind dancers who took part in Adey, felt that was one of the most important aspects of the experience. "I was always interested in dance and music," he said. "But with this, I could be a trailblazer for other people like me."
Destino was founded by professional contemporary dancers Addisu Demissie and Junaid Jemal. The two childhood friends were also members of Adugna Dance and Theatre.
"We both came from disadvantaged backgrounds," Junaid explained. "With Destino we want to give other children the chances that we were able to take advantage of. Through dance, we've been able to travel the world and change our lives."
To that end, one of the group's initiatives is the Give Back project, which trains 12 young dancers, selected from young offenders, orphans and street children, for an intensive three year dance training program.
"We selected six boys and six girls from vulnerable parts of the population to give them the basic skills and opportunities to change their lives," Addisu explained. "It paves the way for the next generation to start getting involved in dancing."
Destino was established with two aims. The first was to contribute to the social and physical development of the people through dance, which ties in with its work with disabled and blind dancers. "We wanted to give people something constructive to do with their free time," explained Junaid. "Through dance, we want to build people's confidence and creativity, as well as their physical fitness."
Once Destino was formed, they started to work with woreda administrations, and held biweekly community classes. Although teaching dance to blind students was something of a novelty at the time, Addisu and Junaid jumped in with full commitment, and the results were very encouraging. "We have found some extremely talented dancers through those classes," said Junaid. "People who came to see them dance at Adey thought that we were lying and that they could see, or that we ourselves were dancing with crutches. But as part of the effort to change peoples' perceptions, we encouraged them to talk to the dancers and they believed it in the end."
Despite its short history in Ethiopia, professional dance groups that work with disable people exist in different countries around the world. Thousand Hand Bodhisattva in China, the Candoco Dance Company in Britain, Dançando com a Diferença in Portugal, and Wales' United Dance Organisation are amongst the renowned contemporary dance multinational companies working with both disabled and non-disabled dancers.
It is that confidence that most of the dancers took from the experience. "If you go into something thinking that it will be difficult, of course it will be difficult," said Mohammed, commenting on his experience of learning dance. "But if you think that you can do it, there is no reason it will be harder than for anyone else."
In spite of accounting for an estimated 17Pct of the population, in Ethiopia people with disabilities face many barriers and challenges, from experiencing difficulties accessing basic services, to stigma. Although people's scepticism towards the capabilities of people with disabilities is changing, there is still work to be done. "There is a long way left to go," Mohammed added.
The second aim of Destino is to help contemporary dance grow as a professional discipline and promote contemporary Ethiopian dance. "When we were starting out, we received training from Dance United, a British dance company. We were trained in ballet, contemporary dance, first aid, English, and many other disciplines," said Junaid. "When we started Destino, we wanted to combine all those disciplines with the traditional dances of Ethiopia to create something new and unique."
Contemporary dance in Ethiopia has not had a long history. In 1967, the renowned modern dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey came to the country at the invitation of Emperor Haile Selassie I, to perform a show at the then Haile Selassie I Theatre. Since then, the country has been home to a few international dance performers, without having an established company of its own, until the founding of Adugna Dance and Theatre Company in 1996.
To raise the profile of contemporary dance in Ethiopia, Destino members put on a series of pop-up performances recently in Addis Ababa and other cities around the country. Pop up performances aren't advertised to the general public. Instead, the group just performs on the street or in another public place. In addition to being motivation for the dancers to show off their skills, it is also a way to spread awareness about contemporary dance across the country.
"If we had advertised, only people who know about Destino would buy tickets," explains Junaid. "In Addis, people stop to look even while roads are under construction, so doing a dance performance on the street would reach a lot of people who wouldn't hear of us otherwise."
However, making a living at dance is not easy. "There isn't really good money in this field," says Addisu. "We have been working on grants with international organisations like the European Union and various embassies. But it isn't a lucrative field."
When all is said and done, though, both men say that the work is important. "If even one young person can find the motivation through dance to change something in their life, it is worth it to us," concludes Junaid.
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After getting sexually abused, a young woman is detained and forced into marriage by her rapist this Saturday (August 12) in another must-see case in ABS-CBN's hit legal drama "Ipaglaban Mo."
Many men admire Nancy's (Sara Carlos) beauty, but despite having many suitors, she remains focused on finishing her studies to make her mother Beth (Dimples Romana) and aunt Chona (Yayo Aguila) proud of her.
However, one of her admirers, Ernesto (Marco Gumabao), is overly persistent and is determined to get her.
One day, Ernesto abducts Nancy, brings her to the forest, and fulfills his body's desires--- all with the help of his very own father Manuel (James Blanco). Nancy's nightmare does not end there because after the sexual assault, she is forced to tie the knot with Ernesto.
What will happen to Nancy after the forced marriage? How will Beth and Chona be able to find Nancy? What charges will Ernesto and his father face in court?
Don't miss the "Pikot" episode of "Ipaglaban Mo," directed by Roderick Lindayag, this Saturday (August 12) after "It's Showtime" on ABS-CBN with a replay every Wednesday on DZMM TeleRadyo and DZMM Radyo Patrol 630.
For more updates, follow @IpaglabanMoCh2 on Twitter, @ipaglabanmoABSCBN on Instagram, or like www.facebook.com/

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Work. Play. Rehab.
Swimming is not only a life skill, but a great way to increase your heart rate whilst decreasing stress on your body.
The range of lessons at BALC Swim School ensures that learning to swim is accessible regardless of your age and ability.
Our aquatic facilities support lap training for short and long distances as well as recreational and rehabilitative use.
Aquatic Facilities
Whether it's learning to swim or rehabilitation, leisurely play or distance training, we have the facilities to support you.
Lap lanes and recreational space is always available in our 25m and 50m Pools, or feel free to mix it up with a steam and spa session.
If you need help to manage a chronic condition or an injury, our Multipurpose Pool will be a valuable addition to your existing therapy.
We also have an electronic pool lift for patrons to access our aquatic facilities if required.
Appropriate swimwear is to be worn at all times when using aquatic facilities. Please ensure babies and toddlers are wearing swim nappies when in our pools. Our Pool Rules can be viewed here.
Learn To Swim Pool
Whether its learning to swim or leisurely play our Learn To Swim Pool is perfect for the little ones. It features a beach entry, Frog slide and our playful tipping buckets operate when no swimming lessons are in place.
The Learn To Swim Pool has a depth of 0.2m at beach entry, increasing to 1m at the deepest end and sits between a temperature range of 31-33 degrees.
25m Pool
Our 25m Pool is at a gradual depth of 1m increasing to 1.8m and sits at an average temperature of 27 degrees. Despite being home to many group fitness classes and swimming lessons, we aim for a minimum of at least two lanes open for public use at all times.
The space offers convenient access to family and group change areas, as well as being in prime position for the original grandstand which seats 250 people.
50m Pool
There are many key features of our 50m Pool space, in particular a design allowing for best practice DDA features. The pool itself has ramp access, is a constant depth of 1.85m, an approximate temperature of 27 degrees, and features a 2m movable boom. The boom allows the pool to be divided into 2x 25m pools when required, or to create a 33m pool for use as a water polo venue.
In order to cater for large events, the space includes a group entry, retractable seating for 550 people and group change rooms.
Although the 50m Pool is available for hire, we aim to have a minimum of three lanes open for public use at all times.
Multipurpose Pool
The Multipurpose Pool is suitable for a wide range of patrons and is used for a variety of programs and services. In particular, there is a designated space for gentle/rehabilitation exercises in warm water, with a depth of 1.4m and an approximate temperature of 34 degrees.
A ramp divides the pool into two sections with handrails suitable for people with mobility concerns or using a wheelchair. Wheelchairs suitable for water-based use are available or patrons are welcome to bring their own equipment.
Space within the Multipurpose Pool is available for hire and can cater groups such as private physiotherapists and sporting groups. This space is also used for swimming lessons.
Steam and Spa
Rest and relax with our steam and spa facilities.
The steam room has level access and a wide door suitable for wheelchairs. It provides a humid environment which can help improve blood circulation and alleviate some respiratory conditions. The heated atmosphere can assist in detoxing the body through increased perspiration.
The spa seats approximately 12 people, has a depth of 0.9m and an approximate temperature of 36 degrees. There is a hoist available to assist getting in and out of our spa.
Lap Lane Availability
Take a look at what's on in the pools and how many lanes are open today.
25m Pool
50m Pool
Multipurpose Pool
For all lap lane bookings, please click here.
Lap Lane Etiquette
- Select a lane based on your ability
- Keep to the left of the lane while swimming
- Wait until the end of the lane to pass a swimmer in front of you
- Check both directions before moving across any lanes
- Stand in the corners of the lane to allow other swimmers to continue swimming laps
Swimming Lessons
It's never too late to learn how to swim; it might save your life or someone else's.
Learning to swim is an important life skill that we take seriously for infants, children and adults. As an Austswim Accredited Centre, we ensure our programs are fun and effective. They focus on building confidence, stroke technique and help you prepare for emergency situations in the water, regardless of your age.
Infants and Children
Designed by Royal Life Saving Australia and supported by Life Saving Victoria, the Swim and Survive program is delivered at BALC by our AUSTSWIM qualified staff.
Our swimming program for kids offers so much more than just swimming lessons. We teach stroke technique and how to be safe around water. To find out more about program costs, please click here or speak to our friendly Customer Service staff.
Strong Swimmers
The Junior Lifeguard Club is a unique aquatic program perfect for teenagers, designed to allow students the opportunity to gain advanced water safety and survival skills beyond those taught in the Swim & Survive program. Students have the opportunity to work towards gaining their Bronze Rescue Awards with a Lifesaving Victoria endorsed trainer in a weekly lesson during school term. In addition to learning critical skills in advanced aquatic rescue, spinal injury management and resuscitation, students also gain skills in leadership, problem solving and using initiative; all in a fun, relaxed, nurturing environment. A water aerobics component has also been introduced. There are two separate JLC sessions during the week, scheduled on Monday 5:30pm to 6:30pm and Friday 5:30pm to 6:30pm.
The Pre-Club Program is a stepping stone from the Swim & Survive Program to a swimming club. Qualified instructors work to build endurance and correct finer details of stroke technique, whilst also teaching tumble turns, dive starts, reading the lap clock and checking heart rate. The Pre-Club Program is held on a Tuesday evening between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
Private and group lessons are on offer for adults, delivered by qualified teachers in a friendly and non-threatening environment. We focus on helping adults build their confidence and stroke technique. These classes are one-on-one with the teacher with flexibility in skills taught dependent on the goals of the individual. Our group adult lessons are available for all ages and abilities, held each Wednesday during the school term between 6.00pm and 7.00pm.
Our qualified swim instructors have experience in teaching people with disabilities how to swim. We welcome people with special needs to both our group and private swimming lessons.
Private and tuition swimming lessons
Private and tuition swimming lessons are also available by negotiation with our friendly Swim School team. Our teachers are able to take private and tuition lessons for people of all ages.
Swimming lessons
Find out more.
School Programs
Swimming and water safety education is an important life skill that we take seriously. BALC Aquatic Education programs are fun and effective and involve both swimming and water safety skills.
The Swim & Survive Active program is an aquatic education program for children aged 5 to 14 years. An initiative of Royal Life Saving, our program seeks to increase the water safety skills of children to prevent drowning and increase participation in a range of aquatic recreation, fitness and sporting activities.
For more information about our Active Schools Program, please click here.
Dry Water Safety Program
The BALC Aquatic Education Team provides a comprehensive theory program, developed as an interactive session to inform students of all ages the importance of safety and awareness around open water.
Suitable for kindergartens, primary schools, English Language schools and community education sessions, our Dry Water Safety Program can be included as part of an Aquatic Education school program or as a stand-alone program. Contact the BALC Aquatic Education Team for more information.
Aqua Playgroup
Aqua sensory play for babies up to 8 months.
Our Aqua Playgroup provides babies and carers the opportunity to establish water familiarisation, build water confidence and learn essential water safety skills in a relaxed and fun environment.
- Sessions are non-structured and run for 45 minutes
- Led by a qualified AUSTSWIM Infant and Preschool teacher
- Sessions are held in our heated Learn to Swim Pool
- Suitable for babies from 8 weeks (after immunisations) to 8 months
- Bookings are not required
$7.80 per child (one accompanying adult FREE)
Session Times
Monday 10:15am – 11:00am
Wednesday 11:00am – 11:45am
Aqua Fitness
Providing support and stability whilst improving strength, endurance and coordination.
Photography Policy
In our aquatic area, we have a strict photography policy. Using cameras and video cameras at this venue is conditional upon the following:
- Photography is permitted if the images are only of your child and your consent has been obtained from BALC Management.
- Under no circumstances are cameras, video cameras and mobile phones to be used in the change rooms.
- You must have all relevant individuals consent to take and use images.
- It is illegal to broadcast or publish images without consent.
Aquatic Safety
Safety is of utmost importance when mixing people and water in a public environment.
Whilst we hold accountability in providing a safe environment, our patrons also hold some responsibility to ensure everyone can have a fun time.
Please read up on the Watch Around Water policy relating to parent/guardian supervision of children whilst attending our Centre.
Watch Around Water
While it's important to have fun, safety is essential around the water. At the BALC we have implemented the Watch Around Water Policy, as follows:
- Children UNDER 5 must be accompanied into the water and remain within arm's reach at all times.
- Children UNDER 10 must be clearly and constantly visible and remain directly accessible.
ALL CHILDREN must be ACTIVELY SUPERVISED at ALL TIMES
Children under the age of five years will be provided with a wristband when entering at Customer Service.
Unsupervised children of any age will be removed from the water if they are unsupervised or if the lifeguard is concerned for their safety.
Group attendance ratios
When attending BALC with a group, the following ratios are required:
Children UNDER 5 years – one adult per four children
Children 5 – 10 years – one adult per ten children
We wouldn't be here without them, so say G'day next time you're in!
Our lifeguards are trained in a range of water safety, swimming, lifesaving and resuscitation skills. They have the skills and knowledge to handle a variety of situations. Above all, our lifeguards save lives.


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I try to look decent when I'm out and about, but once I'm in the house, comfort trumps all. My usual at-home uniform consists of yoga pants worn with a favorite tank top, T-shirt, sweatshirt, or sweater, depending on the temperature. Sadly, my go-to sweatshirt is nearing the end of its life. It is still wearable (just), so instead of taking it apart to make a copy, I rubbed off the pattern pieces. Ta-da! I have reproduced the favorite sweatshirt in all its baggy, threadbare, drop-shouldered glory. Okay, not threadbare yet, but it will get there; I have been wearing it for three days in a row now.
To attach the bands, I followed the method described here by Jorth. My neckband sits differently because I wanted the grain on it to run opposite that on the body of the shirt. The fabric (a French terry from Fabric Mart) has very little stretch on the cross grain, so the neckband stands up rather than lies down against my neck. I basted first just to see, but turns out I like it better this way.
I stabilized the shoulder seams with silk organza selvedge to help this top keep its shape. And if the overall shape is a little less than flattering . . . well, so was that of the original.
Audio files: One of my favorite podcasts to listen to while sewing is Slate's Culture Gabfest. Here I go now to listen to the latest one.


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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 3rd March 2015 Written Episode Update
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Yeh Hai Mohabbatein 3rd March 2015 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
The Episode starts with Ishita asking Mihir will he marry Rinki. Shagun asks what nonsense, did you get my brother to sacrifice. Ishita says Rinki is your friend Mihir, husband and wife struggle to become friends, think about this, maybe fate got you here, it will be good if you both friends marry. Shagun says stop it. Ishita says maybe fate wants to join two broken hearts and complete them in a relation. Shagun says come with me Mihir. Ishita says I know you did not think to marry someone else, but Mihika is gone and can't come back, its time you move on. Mihika is shocked.
Ishita asks Mihir to think about his life, I did not wish bad for you and Rinki, it's a chance to give your life a second chance, I can see your bright future, its our mistake, we were finding groom for her, and we did not realize you both are perfect for each other, no one will force you, decision is yours, if you can see the future which I m seeing, if you think you can restart your life, maybe you won't get such friend again, then you can marry Rinki. Shagun says he will not marry a left over girl. Raman says mind your language. Ishita says she was acting to be on Rinki's favor and saying against her. Shagun says its marriage, not a joke, you can't just get married, you can't marry, lets leave.
Mihir says Shagun… and frees his hand. Mihir looks at Mihika and Rinki. Mihir wipes Mrs. Bhalla's tears. Mihika turns and cries. Raman and Ishita hold Mihir. Mihir goes to Rinki and sees Mihika. He stands with Rinki and holds her, asking her not to cry. He smiles and reminds her when they became friends for the first time, then so many changes came in their lives, old people went and new people came, but our friendship did not break, we can learn this from Raman and Ishita's marriage, that most imp thing in marriage is friendship, its best foundation, will you be my friend forever will you marry me?
Rinki cries and sees her family. Rinki nods yes and they all smile. Shagun asks what is he doing, whats wrong with you Mihir. Mihir asks when will she understand, she does not matter to him and others, manage herself and Adi, my life's biggest mistake is to give you place in my life, you don't know whats relations, you tried to show down Ishita by using Rinki's broken marriage, Rinki and I have a fresh clean start, not any cheat and lie. He asks pandit to start the rituals. Shagun calls Ishita clever. Ishita says no, I m a big fool and I m admitting this.
She says I thought you will change and I tried to convince my family to give you a chance, I fought with them to bring you my home, but women like you don't deserve a second chance, and reminds her that she got her from junkbin, and everyone wanted her to not bring you, but I had pity, you still broke everyone's trust, I was a fool, you are same like before, you did not become thankful and used Adi's emotions, he is your son, you used him against his family, he does not know you are making him away, its you for his psychological issues, you just tried to break me and Raman, made mummy ji against me, my family is good and did not leave me, you could have changed but you did not.
She says you knew about Amrita and Nikhil being a fraud, you did not warn us and let this drama happen, and left Rinki to get embarrass to show me down. Romi comes and says Shagun is a big liar. Romi and Bunt bring Puri and throw him. Raman asks whats new drama now. Romi asks Puri to say the truth, and says he works for Shagun, he had hidden Amrita on Shagun's words and all blame came on Ishita, and we had to lose our name. He beats Puri. Puri says sorry, and tells everything against Shagun, how she told him to pick up Amrita.
Ishita says its classic case, Raman she showed the drama again. Shagun says he is lying, I don't know this man, and why are you believing Romi, who did robbery at his brother's office. Romi says yes, I did, and tells the truth that he had stolen the money on Shagun's saying. Shagun says don't blame me, do you have courage to tell the truth, tell them. They all look at Romi. Romi gets tensed. Ishita says we know you did a mistake and I know you are hiding some pressure, whatever guilt you have, you are hiding it and supporting such wrong women, your family is with you, don't take wrong people's help, if you take family's help, you will get peace. She asks him to say whatever the truth, they are with him.
Romi says about his accident and cries. He says about his medical state, he can't become father again. They all get shocked. Mrs. Bhalla asks what did he say. Romi says he did not tell them this being ashamed and took Shagun's help, and gave 5 lakhs to this fake doctor Puri, which he took away and run, Shagun did all this. Raman and everyone cry. Romi says I m a bad son and bad brother, I m not a thief. Raman hugs him. The family drowns in tears and everyone look at Shagun angrily.
Raman asks Shagun to get out before he kicks her out. Mrs. Bhalla slaps her and asks till when will she bite them, take her and send her back in dustbin. Raman holds her hand and Mihir says there is no one for her now. Neelu brings Ruhi and Adi. Adi is shocked as Raman pushes Shagun out.
Adi cries and looks at Raman. Shagun takes Adi. Raman cries and turns his face to the other side. Shagun sees him not being affected.
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Miss Penny Speaking. I don't remember going to this place before, it's called The Vets. I'm not sure I liked it. Oh, the people were nice and I put on my charm, who can resist me, but I was prodded about and then unexpectedly poked with two needles and it hurt and Susan seemed to think it was okay. I thought it was rather rude. Susan said it was my vaccinations and the vet said I was too skinny, I thought that was rude too. Anyway, the skinny part is good because I now get some very tasty food — meat in gravy — that was good for a couple of days but now I'm full. Susan is fussing because I'm not eating enough. Let's see what she tempts me with next. And… can you believe I was left alone all day, well not quite, grandson, William came to look after me in the morning and Sheila came in the afternoon. You may have noted that the blog is a day late because Susan was selling her books at the Hintonburg Craft Fair. I had better, pass you over to Susan as she has some book news.
More Romance is in the air! I have excellent news, Christmas at Lavender Cottage click here – A Christmas novella in The Narrowboat Series is available from a variety of online retailers as an e-book and both e-book and paperback are available from Amazon. Link to your retailer of choice. Or if you prefer to wait, I will have paperback copies $10 on Dec 8th. Did I mention that this novella includes recipes and I broke down and I am sharing my coveted, yummy, Scottish Shortbread recipe in this book?
If you didn't get your copy of When Love Ends Romance Begins I still have copies. I think the two books would make great Christmas gifts? As a bonus, I have matching coffee mugs to give away. (pick-up only. Sorry postage is too expensive and unreliable) Live on Youtube; readings coming next week
Books I'm Reading: Fiction: I finished The Kingfisher Secret the headline that sucked me in — The author is a respected writer and former journalist. His identity is being kept secret in order to protect the source of the ideas that inspired this novel — was not deceiving but I found the story lacked something, perhaps because of all the secrecy and anonymity. It definitely was not in the James Bond category for a spy novel. If, and I understand this was the target, it was written to reveal the political truth and point fingers at a governing president and his wife, it succeeded in the sense of similarities of characters and some events, but I fail to see the intended impact. Perhaps if the reader can read more into the political intrigue they might enjoy it more than I did.
The books are available at online retailers. Click the title, make your choice
The Blue Pendant Book I Anna's Legacy Book II Sarah's Choice Book III
First in series The Blue Pendant on sale on $4.99
Anna's Legacy and Sarah's Choice E-book at all online retailers $4.99
Check out the synopsis on My Books page. A great Book club read
Writing Courses: I have put the marketing of these course on hold until after Christmas, Get Rid of Page Fright & Write – Course 1 is available at the discounted price of $47 at http://just-for-writers.teachable.com More updates on the other courses will come at the end of this year.


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"Portlandia" Behind the Scenes: The Creative Process
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When you're watching "Portlandia" each week, do you even wonder how they come up with sketches like Cool Wedding or the Allergy Pride Parade? Or who thought it was a good idea to put Fred Armisen in a red wig and matching lipstick and call him Nina? In this peek behind the curtain of "Portlandia" the show's writers, creators, and stars Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein and director Jonathan Krisel give us a glimpse of their creative process. And Fred as Nina? That was all Jonathan.
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text: This monograph is intended to contribute to enhanced understanding of the reasons why some African states have been slow in meeting their domestication obligations under the Rome Statute. In the international arena, African countries were generally very supportive of the creation of the ICC, and promptly ratified the Rome Statute. More than half of all African states have ratified. This study reveals, however, that none of the five countries selected for study (Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) has implemented measures: all five are at this time unable to respond fully and on a clear, prescribed lawful basis to an ICC investigation or request for arrest and surrender, nor able to themselves prosecute the most serious international crimes. The country studies are in-depth analyses of the status of implementation... While real capacity constraints do hamper the justice systems of these countries, the primary barrier to implementation in the countries studied appears to be that co-operation on impunity for international crimes is not seen as having sufficient importance, relevance and priority. However, a failure by all five countries sampled to put in place national level measures to implement Rome Statute obligations means that in the near future a ratified African state (perhaps bordering a conflict area) may be incapable of dealing satisfactorily with the foreseeable possibility of an internationally-wanted person being in its jurisdiction... The study draws on the comparative overview to make six recommendations, mainly identifying and encouraging those institutions and organisations best placed to raise awareness of the need for national level implementation. (excerpt)


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Today I decided to show you different recipes to do homemade body scrub. Why? Because I've noticed that you really liked the one where I showed you how to do lip scrub, that's one of the reasons. The other? I need a body crub but I don't want to waste mjy money in things that I can perfectly do at home.
So if you are interested to learn how to do it keep reading!
WARNING: This recipes are designed to exfoliate out body, not to eat (I'm sure that you're going to fall in the temptation, I did) .
Vainilla and lavender body scrub
2 cups of sugar
1 cup of grape seed oil
1 teaspoon of vainilla extract
2 tablespoons of dry lavender
12 drops of lavender essential oil
Coffee body scrub
1 cup of coconut oil
1/2 cup of sugar
1/3 of fresh coffee grounds
2 or 3 tablespoons of olive oil
Lemon body scrub
3 cups of sugar
3/4 cup of olive oil
Juice from one lemon
2 tablespoons of vainilla extract
Chocolate body scrub
1 cup of coconut oil
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/4 cup of cocoa powder
This are some recipes that I've found and I thought that it's funny to try them.
You can do your own body scrub at home and share with me the recipe! Tell me in the comment box which your favorite recipe!


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As the leading port agent in North West Europe and as a global Hub agent, we decided a few years ago, it was time to take a next step and spread our wings. As from the 1st of July 2016 Vopak Agencies started a joint-venture with Trans Ocean Shipmanagement (TOS), a reliable port agent with 30 years of experience in the port of Singapore.
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NOTICE: This article is for information purposes only! This article is ONLY for state laws that are DRONE specific. Local laws and "aircraft" related laws could potentially apply and were outside of the focus of this article. It might NOT be up to date. You should seek out a competent attorney licensed in the state you are interested in before operating.
Researching? I created a page on Drone Laws(federal, state, & international) and another on only US drone laws by state.
Current as of February 21, 2017
Fortunately, at the time of writing this article, there are no state level drone laws. There have been four bills have have been proposed and two that have failed. There could be drone laws at the local level which are beyond the scope of this article which is focused ONLY on state law.
The Ohio Department of Transportation has a UAS division.
The Ohio Legislature has created a Ohio aerospace and aviation technology committee.
122.98 Ohio aerospace and aviation technology committee.
(A) There is hereby created the Ohio aerospace and aviation technology committee, consisting of the following members:
(1) Three members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate, not more than two of whom may be members of the same political party;
(2) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, not more than two of whom may be members of the same political party;
(3) Fifteen members representing the aviation, aerospace, or technology industry, the military, or academia. One such member shall be appointed by the governor, and fourteen such members shall be appointed by majority vote of the six members representing the senate and house of representatives.
The legislative members of the committee shall be appointed not later than September 1, 2014, and the remaining members shall be appointed within ten days thereafter. The initial term of all members shall end on December 31, 2016. Thereafter, the term of all members shall end on the thirty-first day of December of the year following the year of appointment. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment.
The first legislator appointed to the committee by the speaker of the house of representatives after the effective date of H.B. 292 of the 130th general assembly shall serve as the first chairperson of the committee and shall serve until December 31, 2016. Every general assembly thereafter, the chairperson shall alternate between the first legislator appointed by the president of the senate and the first legislator appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(B) The duties of the committee shall include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
(1) Studying and developing comprehensive strategies to promote the aviation, aerospace, and technology industry throughout the state, including through the commercialization of aviation, aerospace, and technology products and ideas;
(2) Encouraging communication and resource-sharing among individuals and organizations involved in the aviation, aerospace, and technology industry, including business, the military, and academia;
(3) Promoting research and development in the aviation, aerospace, and technology industry, including research and development of unmanned aerial vehicles;
(4) Providing assistance related to military base realignment and closure.
(C) The Ohio aerospace and aviation council shall serve as an advisory council to the committee.
(D) The committee shall compile an annual report of its activities, findings, and recommendations and shall furnish a copy of the report to the governor, president of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives not later than July 1, 2015, and the first day of July of each year thereafter.
Added by 130th General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 292, §1, eff. 9/17/2014.
Prior History: (Repealed by 129th General AssemblyFile No.39, SB 171, §2, eff. 6/30/2011.)
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First Lady Melania Trump took heavy fire for wearing heels to embark on a plane to visit flood-ravaged Texas at the end of last month, so when she went to Florida, she decided she was going to troll the media, just like her husband likes to do.
Only in today's world would we even be talking about the First Lady's shoes, but thanks to the outrageous commentary from the left when Melania worse a pair of stilettos to board Air Force One last time around, it's the reality we live in. Many of the stories and articles berating Melania have since been corrected or taken down, thanks to the fact she owns more than one pair of shoes and changed them mid-flight.
However, when she returned to Texas again on Sept. 2, she wore another set of pumps, ostensibly to stick another finger in the media's eye – a well-deserved finger, indeed.
But just like the previous trip, she changed into a more sensible pair of shoes before arriving on scene.
So today, when she and the President embarked on their journey to storm-ravaged Florida, Melania again decided to troll the media, only this time around there were no heels involved.
According to the Express, the First Lady wore a set of Chanel ballet pumps with a flat bottom, and people didn't quite know what to say about it.
#MAGA #Trump Melania is wearing flats. How will the #MSM spin this one?
— [dih-plawr-uh-buh l] (@bergenviking) September 14, 2017
Melania is wearing flats today. Sorry MSM.
— Pete🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@usafss74) September 14, 2017
Anyone worried over Melania's shoes needs a slap in the face because you're an idiot! https://t.co/TUsVfN3R2j
— DeplorableLady (@53PercentNProud) September 14, 2017
And there you have it. Melania, just like her husband, has proven she's a Jedi-level troll against the mainstream media.


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Hello (Pablo). The cron daemon does not seem to be starting automatically using the perl scripting on the SVN version of minimyth ( trunk.18806-58 ). I am having to start it using the minimyth.pm script. The crontab is being uploaded correctly though.
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I looked into it. There is a typo in the file that starts the cron daemon. I have fixed and it will be in the next test build.
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60 Essential Lessons on Success from people who reach tremendous heights in their own individual fields. Use these as motivation to pursue your own goals and dreams.
"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go." -T.S. Eliot
"I owe my success to having listened respectfully to the very best advice, and then going away and doing the exact opposite." – G. K. Chesterton
"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." – Albert Einstein
"Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish." – Steve Jobs
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." – Goethe
"Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail." – Emerson
"Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." – Mark Twain
"When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat." – Nelson Mandela
"It's kind of fun to do the impossible." – Walt Disney
"Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal." – Henry Ford
"The distance between insanity and genius is measured only by success." – Bruce Feirstein
"Many are stubborn in pursuit of the path they have chosen, few in pursuit of the goal." – Nietzsche
"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." – Mark Twain
"Life's a bitch. You've got to go out and kick ass." – Maya Angelou
"Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash." – George S. Patton
"Live the life you've dreamed" – Henry David Thoreau
"It's a funny thing about life; if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you very often get it." – William Somerset Maugham
"The best way out is always through." – Robert Frost
"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.' " – Muhammad Ali
"I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it." – Pablo Picasso
"What is not started today is never finished tomorrow." – Goethe
"I do not think there is any thrill that can go through the human heart like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success… Such emotions make a man forget food, sleep, friends, love, everything." – Tesla
"Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between obstacle and opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage." – Machiavelli
"The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible — and achieve it, generation after generation." – Pearl S. Buck
"A business has to be involving, it has to be fun, and it has to exercise your creative instincts." – Richard branson
"There are those who are so scrupulously afraid of doing wrong that they seldom venture to do anything." – Vauvenargues
"Our belief at the beginning of a doubtful undertaking is the one thing that assures the successful outcome of any venture" – William James
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore." – André Gide
"Forget past mistakes. Forget failures. Forget everything except what you're going to do now and do it." – Billy Durant
"The two important things I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavour is taking the first step, making the first decision." – Robyn Davidson
"Work spares us from three evils: boredom, vice, and need." – Voltaire
"It's not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It's because we dare not venture that they are difficult." – Seneca
"Most people can do extraordinary things if they have the confidence or take the risks. Yet most people don't. They sit in front of the telly and treat life as if it goes on forever." – Phillip Adams
"Small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises." – Demosthenes
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." – Winston Churchill
"In Ourselves are Triumphs and Defeats." -Longfellow
"It matters not the number of years in your life. It is the life in your years." – Abraham Lincoln
"As soon as the fear approaches near, attack and destroy it." – Chanakya
"The ones who want to achieve and win championships motivate themselves." – Mike Ditka
"Motivation is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated." – Lou Holtz
"We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities." – Emerson
"You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." – Michael Jordan
"One of the things that my parents have taught me is never listen to other people's expectations. You should live your own life and live up to your own expectations, and those are the only things I really care about." – Tiger Woods
"No great discovery was ever made without a bold guess" – Newton
"Where ambition can cover its enterprises, even to the person himself, under the appearance of principle, it is the most incurable and inflexible of passions." – David Hume
"Learning is not child's play; we cannot learn without pain" – Aristotle
"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." – Einstein
"Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what he loves." – Blaise Pascal
"One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested." – E. M. Forster
"When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for everyone telling you you're nuts." -Larry Ellison
"A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes but to get into accord with them: they are legitimately what directs his conduct in the world." – Sigmund Freud
"Respect your efforts, respect yourself. Self-respect leads to self-discipline. When you have both firmly under your belt, that's real power." – Clint Eastwood
"Confront them with annihilation, and they will then survive; plunge them into a deadly situation, and they will then live. When people fall into danger, they are then able to strive for victory." – Sun Tzu
"Do not sleep under a roof. Carry no money or food. Go alone to places frightening to the common brand of men." – Miyamoto Musashi
"He who fears he shall suffer, already suffers what he fears." – Michel de Montaigne
"All that counts in life is intention." – Andrea Bocelli
"Nobody can give you wiser advice than yourself." – Cicero
"The first principle is that you must not fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool." – Feynman
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work." – Thomas Edison
"The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark." – Michelangelo


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I dreamed that I was at my old house and I was inside somewhere. I noticed smoke in the distance and went outside. It looked like to be a random wildfire. It's so dry here it's happened a lot. Then suddenly some grass caught on fire in the yard. I didn't know what to do but I ran to get a bucket of water. I did that, but didn't do much and the fire was quickly spreading.
I found a hose on the ground and sprayed at it, slowly putting it out. The fire in the distant seemed to kept coming closer and closer. More random patches of dry grass kept get set off and I ended up spraying the entire yard to prevent it catching fire.
Then the ground began to shake and a bright orange liquid spewed out. It looked like lava. It rolled out slowly stretching itself on the ground burning everything in it's path. In the back yard a large amount exploded from the ground, spewing it several feet in the air. I ran to get my dad and my bf but it was too late. The house was covered by a slosh of lava as was I.
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The Gardens on Spring Creek 2016 Garden of Lights December 2 – January 8
The 2016 Garden of Lights is December 2 - January 8 at the Gardens on Spring Creek.
The Gardens at 2145 Centre Ave. in Fort Collins will be open to the public 5:00-9:00 p.m. every evening including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day.
During the weekends (Friday, Sat, Sun), visit with Santa, listen to holiday music, make seasonal crafts, and enjoy warm drinks.
There is a very ambitious entertainment schedule this year for the Garden of Lights. There is everything from Dickens carolers, to Poudre High School Jazz, to visits from Santa Claus.
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- $2 suggested donation per child
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Each year, the College of Agriculture takes a string of dairy cattle from the Central Maryland Research and Education Center (CMREC) to the Maryland State Fair in Timonium for a milking and educational exhibit.
New this year was the addition of three beef heifers. Under the direction of Brian Spielman, Dairy Program Manager, student interns from Animal and Avian Sciences help and prepare these animals to go to the fair and took care of them while there, all while answering questions from the general public. This large animal experience gives them a broad overview of how a dairy farm operates.The training includes how to work around cattle, as well as how to properly wash and clip the animals for show and how to select a good dairy cow or heifer. The State Fair ran August 26 - September 5.


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The educational philosophy on the Anglo-American School of Sofia is guided by our mission to engage, assist, and put together each pupil for at this time and tomorrow. Axiology – the department of philosophy coping with values, as those of ethics, aesthetics, or religion. Subjects he explicitly mentions as being essential included reading, writing and arithmetic; music; bodily education; literature and history; and a variety of sciences. It includes institution-specific works which describe the historical past and commitments of Berea College in addition to scholarship and analysis on the whole training, in the educational specialties, and in professional training.
Having a philosophy is important as it defines us as being a instructor which in turn also defines us as a person. This is the perform of philosophy of education to find out the sources of knowledge in the gentle of nationwide values and traditions and take up them into the system of schooling. The aim of training at this stage based on Khalid (1998, p. 98) is: …to develop a nicely regulated sense of liberty and happiness". Educational criteriology preserves the commitments of the crucial tradition in that its inquiry is just not restrained by any of the absolutes recognized by traditions of knowledge or ideology.
In this definition good fusion of psychological, scientific and sociological tendencies. According to him training may be thought of as welfare for the society, and the universal reality is this the place men should be united. In consultation with the faculty advisor, this course must be chosen to complement the coed's major focus in philosophy. Non-formal Basic Education School scheme has been introduced for those who have no entry to formal education.
I also strongly agree with Einstein that schooling needs to be fun reasonably than forced – that drive and punishment play no part in a good schooling. We hope that the house and time that we share collectively will encourage new questions and developments in instructional philosophy and apply. Now that I am an ESL/Bilingual instructor I find that my primary philosophy of training nonetheless applies to how I view bilingual schooling, however with bilingual training comes an extra set of targets and beliefs. This e-book is extra of an artwork schooling philosophy than an open and go curriculum.
A.N. Whitehead somewhere remarked that the history of Western philosophy is nothing but a collection of footnotes to Plato, and if the Meno and the Laws are added to the Republic, the identical is true of the historical past of instructional thought and of philosophy of training specifically. Education and the Realistic Outlook Philosophies of Education; nationwide society for the study of schooling, forty-first yearbook, Part 1. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.


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I read an article about being young and unemployed today, and it raised an issue that I don't think is discussed enough in relation to unemployment – the effects of unemployment on developing mental illnesses.
Everyone knows that having mental illnesses puts you at higher risk of unemployment. It's just logical – if you're seriously unwell in any way then your risk of struggling to find or keep work is much higher. Mental illness has a lot of stigma attached to it, making it hard to get work, and the illnesses themselves make it hard to keep work at times.
So it's not a great surprise that the mentally ill are somewhat overrepresented in the ranks of the unemployed. But how many perfectly healthy people found themselves on the dole, and became unwell because of it? There are anecdotes in the article of a couple of people that had that experience – of suffering depression and anxiety related to being unable to find work. I would hazard a guess that this is not an unusual experience, and that even the most mentally healthy individuals have periods of unwellness if they are unemployed for a protracted length of time.
What kind of provisions do we make for this? Oh, that's right. None. Because unemployed people suffering mental illness are doubly derided by society. Not only are you lazy and incompetent, goes the narrative, but you're also crazy. Stay away, kids!
It's worse than just having the psychological struggles of the unemployed ignored, though. WINZ processes actively make people unwell. The struggle of trying to get your entitlements, the constant losing of paperwork and other little errors, the unending pressure to get a job and get off the dole (I'm trying, miss, but there aren't any jobs!), all these things cause stress that can turn into illness. Being unwell already and having to jump through the WINZ medical exemption process is even worse, and no more mercy is shown than to the least co-operative of recalcitrant beneficiaries.
WINZ is a recipe for mental ill health. Unemployment is a potent ingredient all on its own. The melting pot of financial pressure and debt turn it all into hot mess of psychological distress. But support is offered only to the most unwell of people, leaving people easily treated to get worse and worse. They could go to their GP, of course, and be referred for counselling or given anti-depressants – except they chose their GP back when they had a job, or access to student services, and now they can't afford to go. Tough luck, kid.
The situation for the unemployed actively seeking and not finding work is dire.The stress brings their mental health under pressure, and there's little out there for them to get support or help from.


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Weekly Special #9
Week #9! Man, the week went fast!
So just last week, a new remix album came out on OverClocked Remixes–Final Fantasy IX: Worlds Apart. I always get super excited when a new album comes out, because it generally means I've got at least 2 hours of new music to listen to, and odds are there are going to be a couple of real winners in there. Now I haven't been able to listen to the whole thing yet, but I've decided that for this week, I'm going to post a few tracks from it that stood out to me.
Sound good?
Here we go!
Vamo alla Django (Vamo alla Flamenco) – Final Fantasy IX
ReMixers – AndyP, Fishy feat. Dan Bryant
Album – Final Fantasy IX: Worlds Apart
Can I help it if this reminds me of some of the music from the Pixar movie Ratatouille?
This is a nice, bouncy, acoustic, gypsy jazz remix that just really just makes you want to tap your toes. The arrangement is really good–there's a lot of fun little solo bits, and the melody harmonies they do are just wonderful (does that even make sense?).
Oh, and also the video shows Fishy and AndyP actually playing the guitars, so that's pretty cool too.
Late Night Lindblum (Lindblum) – Final Fantasy IX
ReMixer – Mattias Häggström Gerdt
Album – Final Fantasy IX: Worlds Apart
Now when I first heard this track start playing, I had to look up and see what it was. I'd never heard a remix with a sound quite like it–it makes me think of like a dark club atmosphere, but it's got a definite drive to it that's pretty cool.
It also ends with a cool little more acoustic section, which makes for a nice balance to the heavy synths in the beginning to middle.
Not much melody to it over all, it's all about the beat and the bassline for the most part. The groove is strong with this one, though. 😉
Canaries and Hurricanes (Swords of Fury, Behind the Door) – Final Fantasy IX
ReMixer – Fishy
Album – Final Fantasy IX: Worlds Apart
I was really having a hard time picking a third track this week … not because there weren't any other good ones, but because there were quite a few that were good. But none of them really seemed to go with the other two I picked … So I tried to go with one that gave a more well-rounded representation of the album as a whole.
And that was tough too. 😛
However, there are quite a few hard rock songs, and quite a few orchestral remixes in this album, so I present to you …
… symphonic rock!
The beginning makes me think of something out of the movie Iron Man for some reason. The orchestral instruments fade from the foreground pretty quickly, a few synth leads come in toward the middle, and then the symphonic instruments return at the end for a nice conclusion.
And that's it! If you liked these tracks, check out the full album and see what you think! Also, please like and comment below–It's always nice to get thoughts and comments!
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Wow! All good, but "Vamo alla Django" and "Late Night Lindblum" were my favorites.
This first song was bouncy, cheerful, upbeat, and all around another Narshemellow, I think. 🙂 I really love the pure guitar flavor.
The second has an epic groove. My sketches for art class suffered from un-suppressed bouncing. x)
The third song has a good tune, too–a familiar FF melody, which is fun–but it was a little much electric for me… 😉


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Police are looking into the following incidents that occurred in the city in the recent past.
NICEVILLE � Police are looking into the following incidents that occurred in the city in the recent past:
On June 3, a caller reported that a house under construction on Chimney Rock Circle had been vandalized. Somebody took a can of purple spray paint and wrote the words �awesome� and �Cody� on the front porch. A Niceville Police officer canvassed the neighborhood, asking if anybody had seen the vandal or knew of anybody named Cody, but got no results. Police will step up patrols of the neighborhood.
Also on June 3, a man called police to report his stepson had kicked in the front door. The man said his stepson had been living with him and his wife, and he disrespected the two of them, so the man told him to leave. He reportedly kicked in the front door, retrieved his belongings and left for Texas.
On June 4 a caller on Nathey Avenue reported that some is taking UPS packages off their porch. The caller apparently told police this is not something he�s worried about. Nevertheless, police will increase patrols in the area.


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We are gonna have tons and tons of opportunities to meet gorgeous ladies that get so aroused by the thought of marriage that they'll throw their inhibitions to the wind. And who's gonna be there to catch them? Grab that net and catch that beautiful butterfly, pal! What do you like better, Christmas or Wedding Season? Mr. Grey? Yes. The answer would be, um, Wedding Season?
Alright kind of a lame and overused intro to the post, but it really captures the excitement of this wonderful time of year. With many friends getting married soon, I figured now would be an appropriate time for a Top 10 list.
It's Wedding Season! Alright…I'll Stop. But here is my list of the Top 10 Reasons weddings are so awesome.
1. Reuniting With Friends: Catching up with your buddies from college is great. You go right back to freshman year. You get to see who's put on the most lbs. And you get to relive the glory days with those who were there. "Dude, do you remember that time in the hot tub with (insert freshman year slut here)? So tits". Or, "Dude, do you remember that time you woke up cuddling a Shop Vac? Even more tits".
2. Music/Dancing: 50 white dudes dancing their hearts out to "Shout" in an alcohol induced stupor is a beautiful sight. You can dance as terribly as you want and no one cares. Not to mention the oodles of beautiful women dancing with you. Just give them a little twirl and your in like sin. I'm not much of a dancer, but by God, I can do a nasty "Soljah Boy" at a wedding.
3. Girls: Probably the best part of wedding season. All shapes, sizes, and colors of women dressed to kill. If you are fortunate to be single, wedding season is like the opening of duck season. Like the quote from "Wedding Crashers" states, these women really are super aroused by the thought of getting married. It's almost not fair. Like shooting fish in a barrel.
4. Hotel Rooms: Coupled with the amount of hotties, hotel rooms just add to the ease of picking up women at weddings. Make a good connection? Just head up three floors to the hotel room. It can't get much more convenient than that. Just make sure you take care of business before the three other guys sharing the room with you come stumbling in.
5. Finger Food: Phenomenal finger food at that. Free phenomenal finger food. Mini sandwiches, meatballs, shrimp cocktails, it's all golden. Feel free to stuff in as much as you can. You're gonna need to fill that belly before you hit the open bar. Just don't fill it up too much, you don't want to ralph on a girl while doing the "Soljah Boy".
6. Open Bar: Sooooo tits. The only thing better than free food is free beer. And as much you can drink. Let me reiterate just how incredible Wedding Season is. Lots of women, hotel rooms, and an unlimited supply of alcohol and food. Am I in heaven? I believe so.
7. Destinations: Weddings are always better when you have to travel to get to them. It also ensures that there will be hotels rooms, which we have already gone over. Feel free to explore a city you've never been to. Check out the bar scene and the locals. Unless you happen to have a wedding in, say, Pulaski, Tennessee. Don't explore the locals there.
8. Pre-Wedding Get Together: In most cases there will be a "social" gathering the night before the wedding. This usually occurs at the hotel bar. It's pretty much a pregame for the wedding. Give your buddy as much shit as you can for getting married because in about 15 hours, you won't be able to ever again.
9. Bachelor Parties: I don't really need to go into detail with this one. We ALL know just how amazing bachelor parties can be. Instead I will provide the readers with this incredible movie quote:
Hello. How 'bout that ride in? I guess that's why they call it Sin City. You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack. But when my sister brought Doug home, I knew he was one of my own. And my wolf pack… it grew by one. So there… there were two of us in the wolf pack… I was alone first in the pack, and then Doug joined in later. And six months ago, when Doug introduced me to you guys, I thought, "Wait a second, could it be?" And now I know for sure, I just added two more guys to my wolf pack. Four of us wolves, running around the desert together, in Las Vegas, looking for strippers and cocaine. So tonight, I make a toast!
10. Watching a Buddy Get the Ole' Ball and Chain: Cue taps. Your friend is about to bite the dust. Gone are the nights of staying up til 4 am. Gone are the crazy party days. But this is what it's all about. The reason for the season.


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DENVER -- An American woman and three others arrested in Ireland over an alleged plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks have been freed without charge, Irish police said Saturday.
Seven people -- the American woman, three Algerians, a Libyan, a Palestinian and a Croatian -- were arrested Tuesday in Ireland. Irish police said three others who were also arrested remained in custody and were being questioned.
In Leadville, Colo., Christine Mott identified the American woman held in Ireland as her daughter, 31-year-old Jamie Paulin-Ramirez. Mott said she was informed of Paulin-Ramirez's arrest by the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies.
Denver FBI officials said they couldn't confirm that the FBI had contacted Mott about the case. Irish police refused to confirm whether Paulin-Ramirez is the woman in custody, and have declined to release the identities of any of those arrested.
After the arrests Tuesday, U.S. authorities unsealed terror charges against Colleen LaRose, of Pennsylvania. She allegedly went by the name "Jihad Jane" to recruit others online to kill the cartoonist.
Mott said that Paulin-Ramirez told her family after she left in September that she went to Ireland with her 6-year-old son and married an Algerian, whom she had met online.
Before abruptly leaving Colorado, Paulin-Ramirez was a straight-A nursing student, her mother said.
The Motts said Paulin-Ramirez announced to her family in spring that she was converting to Islam.
"It came out of left field," Christine Mott said. "I knew she was talking to these people online. ... What caused her to turn her back on her country, on her family and become this person? I don't know how or why."


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Today is the one year anniversary of the day that Luci joined our family. Wow, that zipped by fast. So over the weekend, we experienced the last of the "first year" milestones – her first Trick or Treat and her first "Fall Back" from daylight savings time.
The Trick or Treat event went a lot better than I imagined. I wasn't sure how she was going to react to all the strange children in costumes walking up to the front door to get candy. Luckily, she followed Blacky's example and waited patiently at the door and watched all the children come to the house to get candy. There was only one instance when she tried to sneak past me and get out the door to visit with the children. We didn't have a lot of kids for trick or treat and she would bark at me when there was a lull in the action. Almost like she wanted me to get more kids to come to the door to visit her.
Luci's made wonderful progress in the sleep through the night phase. I take her and Blacky out to go potty before our 10:30 bedtime and they both sleep until the alarm goes off at 5:30 in the morning. The only noise Luci makes is her snoring (which is pretty loud) or when she tries to get more comfortable on her little doggy bed and rattles the closet door. (Her bed is in the corner in front of Hubby's closet and she likes to snuggle into the corner as far as she can go . . . which means she beats up against the closet door.) I was sure that the time change was going to throw everything off schedule and she was going to get me (and Blacky) up at some horribly early hour on Sunday morning thinking that it was time to eat breakfast and go outside to play. Maybe all the excitement of the Trick or Treaters had something to do with it, but she slept until 8:30 on Sunday morning. Whoo Hoo! I was so impressed . . . she's never let me sleep in that long. Then I realized that I hadn't set the clocks back and it was really 7:30. Which is the normal time that she gets me up on Sunday morning. Oh, well . . .
Hubby had to bowl yesterday so the doggies and I spent the day playing in the back yard and watching football on TV. The time change totally threw me off schedule and I didn't get a chance to take her for our nightly walk. She had a lot of excess energy, so we played fetch and tag in the back yard for about an hour and that seemed to wear her out. When we finally went inside for the night, I sat on the floor to watch TV and she snuggled on my lap. It was nice to sit there quietly with my baby girl dog on my lap and the big boy dog right next to me. But it baffled me that they were all settled in for the night at 9:30. I said to Hubby that I didn't think that we had that busy of a day for them to be so tired so early, but then Hubby reminded me of the time change and that, to the doggies, it was really 10:30 and past their bedtime.
So for the first time in about a year, I got to watch a whole TV show without having to let Luci in or out the back door every 10 minutes . . . and I had my sleeping baby in my lap. What a great way to end the weekend.
Thanks, Hubby, for talking me into adopting a puppy last year. I can't imagine my life without her.


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Songlei Shopping Center
Shopping whilst on your Harbin China holidays should be on the top of your list. At Songlei shopping centre you will find a vast range of commodities under one roof, such as famous brands of women's and men's wear, leisure clothes, shoes, bed sets, cosmetics, and jewelry. Address: No. 329, Dong dazhi Street, Nangang District, Harbin


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Jeremy Framstad from Grace Community Church in Fremont, Ohio brings us this unstoppable, exploding wall of boxes. (Originally posted April 2011)
They created this was a box wall with the word Unstoppable breaking through the wall for their new series. The letters were cut out of 4″ foam and hung on a truss. Then the boxes were 2′ x 2′ and came white from the factory. They painted half of them gray, left the other half white, then stacked them up!


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Browse the complete selection of Sakura winter car accessories and kits here at DriveDen, which features all of the equipment you need to get off your drive and stay safe on the roads during winter.
Choose from the full range of Sakura winter car accessories below, and receive free UK delivery if you spend over £30. If you're looking to kit your car out with winter accessories, you may also be interested in our Streetwize and Walser and Maypole winter car accessories.


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Nisa Islam Muhammad, a Staff Writer for The Final Call Newspaper, will be featured in a segment of CNN's "Black in America 2" by Soledad O'Brien on Thursday, July 23, 2009.
Mrs. Muhammad is being profiled for founding the Wedded Bliss Foundation that provides marriage counseling for Black couples throughout the country.
"Black in America 2" aims to explore solutions to the biggest issues facing African-Americans as Soledad O'Brien reports on people who are transforming the Black experience. Tonight's segment will also highlight a Michigan surgeon researching why Black Women are more prone than White women to a certain form of breast cancer; The Project Choice, a program in Oakland that aides ex-cons; and Hollywood star Tyler Perry.
Tune in tonight on CNN at 8pm EST (7pm CST).
Congratulations Sister Nisa!
More Coverage of Sister Nisa on CNN:
Saving black marriages: Does it take a village?
Basic Training for Couples curriculum


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Monsters of Feyland is a collection of monsters from Cawood Publishing for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Its cover caught my eye while I was browsing DriveThruRPG recently and after taking a look at the preview, I decided to buy it. The book is 112 pages and contains about 100 monsters. Each monster has a … Continue reading Monsters of Feyland
AGE: Stunts & Saving Throws Don't Mix
One of my favorite parts of the AGE system used in the Dragon Age RPG is the stunt system. When making an ability check in AGE, you roll 3d6 to get your result. If you succeed and at least 2 of the 3 dice show the same value, then you generate stunt points that can … Continue reading AGE: Stunts & Saving Throws Don't Mix
Ten Truths – Winners
With voting complete, the winner of the Ten Truths mini-setting contest is Ilcia with almost 50% of the votes. Second place went to Anascaul-on-the-Bay and third place to Aveda. Congrats to all three finalists who should be getting an email later today with the DriveThruRPG gift certificates.
Ten Truths – Vote for a Winner
Here are the three finalists for the Ten Truths mini-setting contest. Please vote for your favorite before the end of December 7th. The first place entry will get a $20 gift certificate to DriveThruRPG, second place will get $10, and third place will get $5. Ilcia Planets are the huge, calcified final stage of a single-celled … Continue reading Ten Truths – Vote for a Winner
Gnomish Birthday Celebration: Mini-Setting Contest
The past two years, I've celebrated my birthday by giving away gaming pdfs to people who follow Glimm's Workshop on either twitter or Facebook. This year, I'm going to do something a little different. I'm interested in seeing what ideas you can come up with for minimal settings following the Ten Truths template. At the … Continue reading Gnomish Birthday Celebration: Mini-Setting Contest
Ten Truths: How I'd Start a Campaign
It's been a long time since I've DMed an ongoing campaign. Since my last one ended a few years ago, the longest game that I've run is a 5-session play through of Lost Mine of Phandelver, the D&D 5e Starter Set adventure. The campaigns that I have run in the past generally have started with … Continue reading Ten Truths: How I'd Start a Campaign
Advantage & Disadvantage
One of the new mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition is advantage and disadvantage. Advantage and disadvantage are used in many of the situations where third or fourth edition would have granted a +2 or -2 modifier on a roll. When a character has either advantage or disadvantage on a roll, they roll two … Continue reading Advantage & Disadvantage


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On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 8:12 AM, Jonas Sicking <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: > On Tue, Jul 13, 2010 at 3:47 AM, Anne van Kesteren <firstname.lastname@example.com> wrote: >> On Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:35:02 +0200, Jaka Jančar <email@example.com> wrote: >>> >>> What I'd like is a global (per-host) way to disable these limitations all >>> at once, giving XHR unrestricted access to the host, just like native apps >>> have it. >> >> It used to be a mostly "global" per-resource switch, but the security folks >> at Mozilla thought that was too dangerous and we decided to go with the >> granular approach they proposed. This happened during a meeting in the >> summer of 2008 at Microsoft. I do not believe anything has changed meanwhile >> so this will probably not happen. > > This does not match my recollection of our requirements. The most > important requirements that we had was that it was possible to opt in > on a very granular basis, and that it was possible to opt in without > getting cookies. Also note that the latter wasn't possible before we > requested it and so this users requirements would not have been > fulfilled if it wasn't for the changes we requested. > > Anyhow if we want to reopen discussions about syntax for the various > headers that cors uses, for example to allow '*' as value, then I'm ok > with that. Though personally I'd prefer to just ship this thing as > it's a long time coming. Unless IE is soon to indicate support for all of the extra CORS headers, pre-flight requests and configuration caching, the decision should be to drop these unsupported features from the specification and come up with a solution that can achieve consensus among widely deployed browsers. I thought that was the declared policy for HTML5. As you know, I also think that is the right decision for many technical and security reasons. Jaka's request is reasonable and what the WG is offering in response is unreasonable. I expect many other web application developers will have needs similar to Jaka's. Meeting those needs with a simple solution is technically feasible. The politics seem to be much more difficult. --Tyler -- "Waterken News: Capability security on the Web" http://waterken.sourceforge.net/recent.htmlReceived on Wednesday, 14 July 2010 17:40:22 UTC
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Conservative/Liberal are not Theological Categories
We wanted to repost something by Jonathan Martin today that struck a chord with us about the theological emptiness of political boxes. It's brief and beautifully written and we hope you'll read the entire article here.
For those of you who are weary of the political tug-of-war for your soul, here's some hope:
And so finally, the people of God are restless. They are intuitively suspect of liberal ideals that have no soul, and conservative ideals that have no cross. They are disenchanted, disillusioned, and disoriented with the options they have been given. And this is great grace. Where the words of the commentators fall flat, the world becomes hungry for the voice of prophets once again. In the cracks, space is developing for the voice that is altogether Other–the voice that will not be co-opted for the sake of the needs of any particular nation-state.
Where right and left are committed to the welfare of the people of a nation, perhaps the time has come again for people who pledge their allegiance to another kingdom. Over against the voices that are committed to build a better America, there are yet people who crave the peculiar treason of cross-shaped love. In being unlike the world, the Church may yet become a people truly for the world, once again.
Grace may yet make us traitors, to nearly everyone but God.
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