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All good things must come to an end, and this summer's Bud Light Lime Bikini Bash is one of those things. But there's also a few beginnings this weekend, like the grand opening of Creative Spark's Clay Cottage and Art Studio and the First Day Festival, which will kick off the new school year.
I'm not too embarrassed to admit that my first exposure to Alison Krauss was via the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show soundtrack. And there's always Hootie and the Blowfish's Homegrown Benefit.
A cocktail or five should keep you cool at this month's Second Sundays on King Street.
If the Charleston Battery win their game this Friday, they'll advance to the USL PRO playoffs. The stakes aren't quite as high at this weekend's RiverDogs games.
Jerry Seinfeld's in town this weekend. No big deal. If you're looking for some small-scale comedy, Kenny Z is here as well, and there's also Bingo Improv, Blast Off?, and Improv Riot shows.
The Summer at St. John's Concert Series presents Lindsay Welch, and the Cooper School Children's Music Concert will feature Hazel Ketchum of the Hungry Monks.
Annie, Kicking a Dead Horse, and South Pacific all continue.
Las Olas Surf Shop presents Kai Neville's new film project Lost Atlas at Fuel. Park Circle films has the doc Resilience, and the Holy Cow Yoga Center will screen Forks Over Knives.
Summer is almost over, but that doesn't mean your summer reading list has to fall by the wayside. Stock up on books at the Friends of the Library Cart Sale or the Lowcountry Senior Center Book Sale.
Sea Kayak Carolina will lead a Full Moon Paddle on the Folly River and Oak Island Creek. We're sure it won't be that spooky, and definitely not as spooky as the Moonlight Mixer must be. (I kid.)
You've been spending way too much time in the sun lately. Might as well get one of the free skin screenings at Splash Zone Waterpark.
And Charleston Young Professionals celebrate their fifth anniversary. Mazel tov!


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"The Other Side of Love" Poetry Potion #12 : the Others (Black Letter Media, 2017)
"The Beggar's Cry" Poetry Potion #11 : Love & Compassion (Black Letter Media, 2017)
"winter" Poetry Potion #10 : This Woman is ... (Black Letter Media, 2016)
"a stranger in a strange land" Aztar Press (2015)
"Full Moon" Full Moon Info (December 2012)
"a Lamp at Midday" A collection of poems on loss, life and love. (June 2012) Aztar Press.
"Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others" ITCH-e10 (May 2012)
"Giraffes" Vine Leaves Literary Journal, Issue 02 (April 2012)
"Where The World Ends" ITCH-e09 (September 2011)
"Triptych Of Love" in Notes from Underground Anthology (February 2011)
"Two Haiku" Scrutiny2
"Gender Police" HerStoria (now defunct South African magazine)
Short Fiction
"The Weight of a Feather and other Stories" A collection of short stories that cross boundaries to both challenge and entertain with their variety First Edition, Aztar Press (2013)
"The Weight of a Feather" The Huffington Post Featured Fifty Fiction (May 2013)
"Umbrella in the Snow" ITCH-e 11(MANIFESTOS) (May 2013)
"The Last Sacrifice" included in The Fall (November 2012)
"The Gold Miner" Variations on a Theme Anthology (March 2012)
"Heroes Day" ITCH-e08 (March 2011)
"The Place Of The Doves" short-listed in African Writing Flash Fiction 2011 Competition and published in African Writing Issue 12
"Whispers Of Love" Notes from Underground Anthology (February 2011.)
"Born Beneath A Balsamic Moon" ITCH-e07 (November 2010)
"Dancing In The Shadows Of Love" Second Edition, Aztar Press (April 2012)
"Street Smart Taxpayers: A Practical Guide to your Rights in South Africa" (co-authored with Dr Beric Croome, Juta Law, 2017)
"Head in the Clouds" Sunday Times Travel Weekly (October 2015)

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Voice of Elmo: Scandal on Sesame Street
While growing up in Turner Station, a blue-collar community east of downtown Baltimore, Kevin Clash existed in what he would later describe as "kid heaven." Not only did Clash and his three siblings outnumber their parents, but thanks to a day care center that his mom, Gladys, ran out of the family's house, the two-bedroom brick home was a magnet for neighborhood kids, whether clients or not. A keen observer, Kevin digested several lessons by watching his mom-how to improvise, delight in kids' points of view, remain positive amidst the mayhem-that would later inform his wizardry as a puppeteer, most notably as Sesame Street's beloved Elmo. "My mother set a powerful example for me," Clash wrote in his 2006 memoir My Life as a Furry Red Monster. "Like my mother, like Elmo, I strive to touch the heart of every child I come into contact with."
Now, allegations have surfaced that Clash, 52, touched more than just the hearts of two underage boys. The first to level charges, Sheldon Stephens, 24, alleged that at age 16 he had sexual relations with Clash. To safeguard Elmo's reputation, Clash promptly took a leave of absence from Sesame Street, but denied the charge, describing himself as "a gay man" whose relationship with Stephens was "between two consenting adults." Stephens soon recanted. A week later, as reports circulated that Stephens had accepted $125,000 from Clash to retract the charge and now wanted to return the money and press charges, a second accuser came forward. In a $5 million lawsuit, Cecil Singleton, 24, a criminal psychology major at CUNY, alleges that when he was 15 Clash "persuaded, induced, coerced or enticed [him] to meet him for sexual encounters." It was mostly "mutual groping and making out," Singleton, who claimed he met Clash on a gay chat line, told PEOPLE. "My feeling is Kevin is a predator."
Facing an expired statute of limitations on criminal charges, Singleton went the civil route "to stop Kevin Clash from harming any more people," says his attorney Jeff Herman. On Nov. 20 Clash announced, "I am resigning from Sesame Workshop with a very heavy heart" in order to resolve "these personal matters privately." Herman has told PEOPLE that Clash is facing a third accuser, who is also filing a federal lawsuit, claiming the puppeteer had relations with him when he was 16. A spokeswoman for Clash told PEOPLE the case has no merit.
Clash's colleagues, meanwhile, are offering the beleaguered puppeteer-who is divorced and has a teenage daughter-their strong support. "Kevin is one of the most creative, wonderful, most prepared people I've ever had the pleasure to work with," says castmate Martin Robinson. "I have serious questions about these allegations." Fran Brill, who voices Zoe, says Clash has been "brilliant, funny, caring and completely consumed with maintaining the excellence of Sesame Street."
Certainly, the charges grate against Clash's reputation as the warm, loving guy who in 1984 took on the voice of Elmo, a B-list Sesame Street character that had stymied two puppeteers, and built the red moppet into a megastar. As Clash has accrued numerous Emmys, "he has been consistently generous with his time and talent, wanting to bring joy where he can," says Cheryl Henson, daughter of Muppets creator Jim Henson, who cites Clash's outreach to Hurricane Katrina victims, military families and children with illnesses. Now, while Sesame Street works to replace him, Clash is fighting to hold on to that reputation that has taken him-and Elmo-decades to build.


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If you are diabetic, you might be wondering whether you can donate blood or not. Can type 1 diabetics donate blood is a very common question. There is one condition that not many people know which can determine whether you are eligible to donate blood or not.
Can Type 1 Diabetics Donate Blood?
Many years ago, it was said you must not taking any medication or insulin to treat it to be able to donate blood. This means that you are treating or managing your diabetes through proper diet and lifestyle change. Modern medical advancement has determined that in general, diabetics, whether they are type 1 or type 2 diabetics, can donate blood without any problem.can type 1 diabetics donate blood
This is the short answer to can type 1 diabetics donate blood question. However there are other situations or conditions that may prevent you from donating blood, and that might not be related to the diabetes at all. The organization who arrange for the blood donation will make sure you are eligible through some screening that you have to go through. Please note that the rules and regulations differ from place to place.
When it comes to type 1 diabetes itself, there are some factors that must be met to answer can type 1 diabetics donate blood. You may take insulin whether it is pump or injection, to manage your blood sugar level. This is normal and acceptable. However, if at any time you took a certain insulin made from UK, which contains bovine (beef) ingredients back in the 1980, then you are not eligible. The reason is because there is a possibility that your blood may contain mad cow disease, a rare but serious disease.
This condition is a standard requirement everywhere. This is especially important in Europe since that insulin was widely distributed to many European countries. If you are from the US, the chance that you took that insulin is very small, unless you lived in UK or Europe at that time.
There are many other factors and medical conditions that will make you ineligible to donate blood, for instance high blood pressure. Once again, these conditions are not related to type 1 diabetes, so you do not need to worry about it.can type 1 diabetics give blood
Recent studies have shown a conclusive result that diabetics who take medication have blood that is suitable to donate as long as their diabetes is completely under control. This information is now available from various organizations all over the world, including the American Red Cross, for instance. For more information to answer the question of can type 1 diabetics donate blood, there are several reliable resources that you can refer to, including American Red Cross as mentioned above. Your physician's office will also have information on this subject whether type 1 diabetics can donate blood or not. They keep flyers and brochures that they can give you if you ask them.
Summary of Can Type 1 Diabetics Donate Blood
The summary of can type 1 diabetics donate blood is that yes, you absolutely can donate blood, as long as your diabetes is under control, and you don't take bovine (beef) insulin from the 1980 coming from the UK. Other than that, you are a good candidate to donate blood.


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Our partners and friends at the Masonry Contractors Association recently wrote a blog on Project Bank Accounts and how they can help subcontractors protect payments - the industry is moving forward in the right direction. Read on below {Source}:
Project Bank Accounts – The Background:
Much has been discussed in recent times about the use of Project Bank Accounts (Trust Accounts) as a means to protect the flow of payments on construction projects from the principals down to the eventual suppliers of the goods and services which form the eventual completed project.
The political, social, and financial consequences of the failure by suppliers and subcontractors to receive payment for works, completed following the all too frequent collapse of development and construction enterprises, was highlighted at every one of the recent hearings into insolvency in construction conducted by the Senate Estimates Economics Committee.
These consequences included, but were not limited to:
Of the 44 recommendations made by the enquiry four (Recommendations 28 to 31 inclusive) relate to the trial, assessment, and investigation of statutory trust and project bank account systems to protect the flow of money within the project supply chain.
The committee's executive summary expresses the following view:
"Subcontractors have a right to be paid for work completed
In the view of the committee, there is one principle and one principle only that should be observed in relation to security of payment in the construction industry. It is a fundamental right of anyone who performs work in accordance with a contract to be paid without delay for the work they have done."
The committee's executive summary quotes:
"Retention trusts and project bank accounts
Again, submissions and evidence to this inquiry expressed almost universal support for the implementation of a retention trust model or similar mechanism to facilitate the prompt payment of contract payments to subcontractors. Such a mechanism would be in addition to security of payment legislation that provides for rapid adjudication processes in relation to payment disputes. The committee agrees with the evidence and submissions of the many witnesses and submitters who have supported the concept of a trust account model for securing payments to subcontractors and reducing the incidence of insolvency in the industry.
The committee believes that Project Bank Accounts (PBAs) have the very strong potential to resolve the payment problems that have beset the industry and help minimise the great harm that the high level of insolvencies in the industry is inflicting on thousands of businesses and the people who run them and work in them every year.
PBAs would complement a harmonised national security of payments act. Any disputes in relation to payments or the head contractor's payment instructions to the bank could be resolved through access to the security of payment and rapid adjudication legislation.
The Commonwealth, as a major funder of construction projects, has a responsibility to ensure that it is a best practice participant in the industry. The overwhelming body of the evidence received by the committee in the course of this inquiry indicates that payment practices in the industry are a long way from best practice. The committee accepts the evidence that the introduction of a form of statutory trust account for construction projects which puts payment of subcontractors at arm's length from head contractors would mark a significant step towards best practice payment system.
For this reason, the committee recommends that, commencing in July 2016, the Commonwealth commence a two year trial of Project Bank Accounts on major construction projects where the Commonwealth's funding contribution exceeds ten million dollars.
The committee further recommends that, following the successful completion of a trial of Project Bank Accounts on Commonwealth funded projects, the Commonwealth legislate to extend best practice payment systems that protect subcontractors from harsh, unconscionable and unlawful conduct in the construction industry."
The Current Status:
What then are Project Bank Accounts:
(Acknowledgement is made to the WA Government for material and terms used to provide this brief overview)
In general terms, a PBA (Project Bank account) is an alternative payment mechanism that facilitates the direct and simultaneous payment of a project's head contractor and PBA participating subcontractors. PBAs also establish a trust arrangement and improve security of payment, subject to certain criteria being met. PBA projects are very similar to conventional projects in that monthly payment claims will still be submitted by the head contractor. These claims will be assessed and certified by a superintendent in the usual way. However, the payment arrangements with the head contractor will be different. The difference is that instead of payments being deposited into the head contractor's ordinary bank account by the principal, payments will be routed through a dedicated trust account – that is established by a head contractor for the project (i.e. the PBA)(See Standard vs PBA Arrangements below).
The principal will pay money into the PBA and the bank will disburse the funds in accordance with a formal "Project Bank Account Agreement" and a Payment Instruction, determined by the head contractor based on its subcontract and supply arrangements. The head contractor and participating subcontractors will then receive their payments directly and simultaneously from the PBA.
The PBA will also hold any retention moneys arising under the terms of the head contractor's subcontracts. Retention amounts will be detailed in the payment instruction and will be released when the head contractor is obligated to return them, or entitled to access the moneys in accordance with the relevant subcontract.
The PBA may also hold any disputed claimed amounts pending the resolution of issues in relation to those claims.
Standard vs PBA Arrangements:
Standard Project using AS2124 / AS400 Series Contracts:
PBA Project Using the same head contract documents with minor amendments to the general conditions in conjunction with a "Project Bank Account Trust Deed" and a "Project bank Account Agreement":
On a PBA project, the contractor makes its monthly payment claim and the SR (Superintendent's Representative) certifies this claim in the usual manner. Following certification, however, the contractor is required to provide a breakdown of how this amount is to be allocated to the supply chain, known as the Progress Payment Instruction (PPI) (See Attachment A). This instruction is lodged with the bank and a copy is provided to the SR. The SR then, after examining the Statutory Declaration, Progress Payment Instruction, and Monthly Report provided by the contractor, confirms through the client system that they are not aware of any information that suggests the Statutory Declaration is false. The contractor and subcontractors then simultaneously receive payment from the PBA in accordance with the instruction. (Adapted from WA Government documentation)
The Progress Payment Instruction generated by the Head Contractor and countersigned by the principal before being on-forwarded to the PBA Bank is very important and fulfils a number of functions, as it:
The works contract will acknowledge that payment out of the PBA is a 'good discharge' of the payment obligation of the principal to the head contractor (The Principal therefore incurs no further liability in relation to payments under the head contract or associated supply or subcontract arrangements).
This structure maintains the debtor/creditor relationship that exists under the works contract (and the subcontracts) and provides for a payment mechanism only. The PBA is not intended to affect turnover reporting or interfere with ordinary contractual relationships.
Who will establish the bank account?
The head contractor is responsible for establishing the PBA. For the purpose of a trial, some pre-agreed PBA documentation has been prepared with a Major Bank in Australia (Discussions are under way with most of the major banks). The bank account will be established by virtue of the principal, the head contractor and the bank entering into the PBA Agreement (Project Bank Account Agreement). The PBA Agreement requires the bank to acknowledge that the account is a trust account and therefore it must act on the payment instructions (as received from the head contractor) and give effect to them.
A "Priority Deed" is also available in cases where the head contractor's bank has a general lien over the contractor's assets or their work in progress in order to protect the interests of subcontractors and suppliers on a particular project. This is a legal process which does not affect the cost control and administration systems generally operated by the company.
In the majority of cases, it is likely that payments out of the PBA will be made within a few days of the principal depositing money into the PBA. The effect of this will be to enhance certainty of payment timeframes for parties that participate in the PBA.
What Changes are likely to the way we operate?
The head contractor or will need to open one additional bank account for the purpose of processing all project related expenses other than the contractor's own general overheads or preliminaries expenses. Most companies or businesses, just like individuals, operate more than one bank account / loan agreement.
The PBA "Trust" account must be operated as per the (Project Bank Account Agreement) to avoid the contractor losing the right to operate the account. This account can be on the basis of one account per project or one account for all projects with the only stipulation being that cash from one project cannot be used to fund payments on another.
The Principal, the head contractor, and, initially engaged subcontractors execute a simple "Project Bank Account Trust Deed" in a designated format with subsequent subcontractors required to, or, in the case of lower tier suppliers and subcontractors, having the option of entering the arrangement via an "Accession Deed".
As described earlier the Progress Payment Instruction (PPI) (See Attachment 'A') is one of the key documents in the system. This is usually raised in ABA format just like our standard internet electronic payment requests only the instruction is for the disbursement of 100% of the progress claim on the day, or immediately thereafter, the principal's deposit has cleared.
Flowcharts and internal administration procedures not unlike those currently used on construction projects have already been developed as an aid to the implementation of the PBA concept in commercial projects. These procedures and processes have already been used on a number of projects in Australia.
Implementation of the system would involve modifying the current systems to that similar to a dual business accounting system where charges were being applied across two or more subsidiary enterprises
Benefits of these Modifications:
Apart from the more obvious marketing advantage to a software company which adapted proactively to these impending legislation of these supply chain and procurement management changes, such as having a product ready for release as these changes occur, early involvement in trials would provide a perfect opportunity for the company to appropriately 'field test' the system on live projects.
The additional benefits to the industry would be that:


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Sitting in the heart of San Pedro, CA is the Cabrillo Pier. Cabrillo Pier is a unique pier in that it is both very close to neighborhoods and right next door to a full Aquarium and marine center (the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.) So it's got a great mix of the local fishing community with the larger scale resources brought in by the multi-million dollar Aquarium – it is undoubtedly one of the very best fishing friendly places in Southern California to take a family on the weekend.
Like any pier that extends a decent way out into a bay (1,200 feet to be exact,) you're able to fish for a healthy variety of fish. The sandy sea floor and the low sitting pier means halibut are there for the taking, as are a fair number of perches, rockfish, bass and croaker. Unfortunately, a few of the species that you can easily catch off of San Pedro are unhealthy to consume because of high levels of certain contaminants (don't eat the white or black croaker, the topsmelt and the barred sand bass you reel in on Cabrillo.) Although for a fisherman who knows the area, the prize catches in Cabrillo are really your mackerels and halibuts – so go out there specifically rigging for those species (here's a guide for catching mackerel and halibut.) As a whole, you are likely to see a lot of full buckets out on Cabrillo.
The true beauty of Cabrillo is in its family friendly accessibility: you've got a reasonably priced parking lot that is open from 5am to 10pm available virtually on the beach itself, there are often neighborhood spots for the taking if you don't mind walking a little while, there's a beautiful little beach with a cliff view to lay out on, the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is right there full of cool creatures, which is not to mention that Cabrillo Pier is about a mile drive from the Fisherman's Wharf where you can pick up dinner, drinks and a night's entertainment.
The people of Cabrillo Pier reflect its community draw – many of the locals from San Pedro spend a lot of time out on Cabrillo. You will see a lot of large family outings on Cabrillo with the men out fishing on the Pier, the teenagers laying out on the beach or playing volleyball and the younger kids with Mom and her sisters strolling around, headed out to the aquarium. Unlike many viable piers in Southern California, there's a sense of a quaint community out on Cabrillo pier. That community feeling combines with the terrific Cabrillo Marine Aquarium to make this is one of the real family fishing spots in Southern California.


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- You will be asked to pay the £16 for each guest so on the day its just turn up get playing
- Guests must be told they are definitely going to need to buy more paintballs.
- All Paintball Equipment i.e. goggles, balaclava etc is provided
- inc 200 Paintballs for each player with paintball £8 per 100 on the day
- Tea & Coffee is FREE
- you will play a minimum of 5 games in a half day and up to 10 Games on a full day
- Snacks & cans are available to purchase but we are cool if you bring your own
Top Tips
- Bring an extra £16 – £30 for paintballs
- Bring gloves you can rent ours but they cost £3
- Wear old clothes
- Trainers are OK but boots are better
- Don't forget to pack your sense of hummer
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How the Vision of One Couple, the Tenacity of a Dozen UK Churches, and the Collaboration of a Handful of Christian Ministries Took the Good News to the Racetrack in Sunbury this Father's Day
Contact: Jay Fordice,
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NEW YORK, June 26, 2018 /
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/ -- While there have been numerous recent reports indicating the U.K. is at an all-time low in Christian population and regular church attendance, a number of unified, areawide evangelistic campaigns over the past few weeks have given a different picture of the state of the Church in the British Isles. The most recent of these events – Joy @ Kempton Park with Andrew Palau in Sunbury, England – went as far as to engage the entire community in the effort, regardless of religious background.
The event was first dreamt up by Rowena Cross, director of mission, evangelism and discipleship at St. Saviour's Church in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. While on holiday in 2017, her husband Ron, vicar of St. Saviour's, felt the Lord pushing him to increase his vision for the church.
Rowena had spent years dreaming about a large evangelistic event at the town's famous Kempton Park racecourse. She knew it was far from possible in her own ability. And for a church of their size, there was no way they could accomplish something of that nature on their own. But she felt the Lord challenging her to step out. And she took that challenge to the community.
It started with the racetrack. She approached them boldly with her request, simply stating, "There's nothing in it for you, you'll have to give it to us for free." To her surprise, they agreed. In fact, they were quite excited about it.
A conversation with a close friend led her next to Dave Plowman, the UK Director of the Luis Palau Association. Dave was quick to jump on board and offered the support and encouragement of the Palau Team. When evangelist Andrew Palau, son of Luis Palau, heard of the campaign, he jumped in as well, offering to come and speak at the event. The Palau Team also helped with the program, logistics, and training of believers.
Next came Philo Trust, headed by evangelist J.John. Then the New Wine leadership. Then Michael Harvey of National Weekend of Invitation. Each group offered their experience and expertise – helping with training, promotion, community service, and church relations.
Along with the evangelistic outreach that was planned for Kempton Park, a practical service project, dubbed Love Sunbury, helped take the message to the community as well. Included in the effort were neighborhood clean-up projects, home revitalization projects, and a massive "feeding of the 5,000."
By the time the weekend events had arrived, nearly half a dozen ministries, more than 15 local churches, and hundreds of Christians had stepped in to bring Rowena's vision to fruition. Hundreds of locals had been served and thousands had been fed.
"We have been blown away by how much God has led and guided the local Christians into what appears to be a completely kingdom-focused and grassroots evangelistic movement," Palau's U.K. Director Dave Plowman said.
The afternoon festival, coincidentally timed to take place on Father's Day, was the perfect culmination. With more than 2,000 people converging on the racetrack to enjoy the family fun, music, and message of Good News from Andrew Palau, Rowena and the team rejoiced.
"Only God could have done this," she shared. "At every opportunity God has provided us with what we needed – sometimes before we even knew we needed it. We had no money, no budget, nothing. It's about going beyond what we're capable of doing as humans."
And God didn't stop there. As Andrew Palau shared the clear Gospel message and invited the crowd to respond to the call of the Savior, Rowena's own father raised his hand boldly in public confession and renewed commitment to the Lord. Rowena had been praying for him for years, that he would experience a special touch from the Lord.
"While Andrew was speaking, my father felt the Holy Spirit move for the first time," shared Rowena. "It was so beautiful. He said his heart was changed forever."
With tears in both their eyes, they rejoiced at the Lord's goodness, His guidance, and His perfect timing.
Rowena's father was one of dozens who made a public confession of faith in Jesus that day at the Joy at Kempton Park Festival. And that is truly what it was – joy at Kempton Park.
This seems to be the beginning of a new season of ministry and outreach for the United Kingdom. While in England, Palau and his team met with dozens of leaders in a handful of cities. From Birmingham to Wolverhampton, Bristol to SW London, each group had the same desire – to see the Church come together to proclaim the Good News on a massive scale in their community. The Palau Team is excited to join in the ongoing effort, with plans already in place for a four-city UK tour with Andrew Palau and musician Martin Smith in October.
About Andrew Palau: For nearly 25 years Andrew Palau has played a key role in the ministry of the Luis Palau Association. He has been instrumental in building the LPA model for citywide outreach as an evangelist, director, and key team leader. He has guided campaigns, led church relations efforts, trained thousands of believers in friendship evangelism, and proclaimed the Good News of Jesus Christ in person to hundreds of thousands of individuals in cities throughout Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, the Caribbean, and the United States of America.
Palau's weekly radio broadcasts are heard by millions of people on hundreds of radio outlets. He is also the author of multiple books and a regular contributor to national publications with articles on issues of faith.
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National Mental Health Day – October 10
The ABA Law Student Division's official National Mental Health Day at law schools is observed on the same day mental health initiatives are spotlighted across the country. Law schools are encouraged to sponsor educational programs and events that teach and foster breaking the stigma associated with severe depression and anxiety among law students and lawyers.
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Mental Health T-Shirt Contest
In order to help increase awareness, national participation and funding for mental health and wellness is essential. Which is why the Law Student Division is excited to announce its mental health awareness t-shirt design contest! The winning design will be featured as the official ABA mental health t-shirt, and all sale proceeds will benefit the ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP).
Contest details can be found here.
Mental Health Matters
There are many ways to promote and encourage a healthy and safe environment at your law school or in your community. Whether through your SBA or local Bar groups, we hope you and your law school will take this opportunity to play an active role in the activities and events planned throughout the country for National Mental Health Day.
What do doctors, attorneys, and CEOs have in common? No, this isn't a joke… These are all occupations that have the highest rates of stress and depression among all occupations. Attorneys across the U.S. have begun to realize how prevalent the problem is. Currently, eight of the fifty state bar associations have realized how stressful is to be an attorney and requiring mandatory mental health components as CLE credits.
Unfortunately it isn't much better for us as students; by the time we graduate, we are nearly four times more likely to develop depression or other mental health issues. Law school attracts a lot of type A personalities, everybody wants to be the top 10%, but just simple math shows 90% of students won't meet their expectations. When we finally become attorneys, we enter this adversarial system where there's always a winner and a loser and we can't always be the winner. Because of this competition, this sink or swim attitude, it creates this atmosphere of stress and anxiety that looms over every law school and stays with us throughout our entire career.
Thankfully, there is help available. Take for example, the Dave Nee Foundation, which was founded in memory of a promising law school student who took his own life after losing his fight against depression. Since 2006, they have hosted their Uncommon Counsel program at nearly fifty different law schools across the country and helped thousands of students. The program not only raises awareness of prevalent mental health issues within the legal community, but also equips law school students with the necessary skills and resources to assist them with mental health concerns throughout their career.
The American Bar Association has its own program tailored specifically to law school students: The Mental Health Initiative. With the growing concern of mental health issues on law school campuses across the country, this program confronts some of the major problems by providing a toolkit to the person most capable of creating change: You.
One of the biggest challenges we face is erasing the stigma of mental health issues and many troubled students keep to themselves and refuse to seek help out of fear. With Mental Health Day coming up on October 10, it's the perfect opportunity for you to take a look at the provided initiative on this website and to let these people know that they are not alone by raising awareness of mental health issue and helping people realize that seeking help is not a sign of weakness, but rather a sign of strength.
ABA Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP)
Alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health problems are afflictions that affect a great number of professionals including lawyers and judges. To provide a model for assisting lawyers, whose practices had been impaired by addictions, the ABA created the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP) to provide support to attorneys fighting addictions as well as stress, depression, and other mental health problems. The Commission's primary goal is to advance the legal community's knowledge of impairments facing lawyers and to provide a response to those issues.
- ABA Law Assistance Programs
- Highlights Newsletter
- CoLAP Law Student List Serve – The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs maintains a confidential listserv for recovering law students. For information on joining this group, contact Nicki Irish.
- LawLifeline
- A Law Student's Guide to Being a Happy, Healthy and Honorable Lawyer
- Resources from Lawyers with Depression
- Chicago Drug Abuse Treatment Programs
- National Alliance on Mental Illness
- National Institute on Mental Health
- Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
- Quit Smoking Community
- National Suicide Prevention Hotline (800.784.2433)
Eating Disorders
- Law Student Division's Essential Mental Health Articles (Compilation from Before the Bar Blog and Student Lawyer)
- The Careerist: Lawyer Depression Begins Early (by Dan Bowling, The Careerist, The American Lawyer, March 4, 2014)
- Howie Mandel: We Don't Take Care of Our Mental Health (By Elizabeth Landau, CNN Health, Feb 1 2014)
- Why Are Lawyers Killing Themselves? (by Rosa Flores and Rose Marie Arce, CNN, Monday, January 20, 2014)
- Speaking Up: Helping Law Students Break Through the Silence of Depression By Hollee Schwartz Temple, ABA Journal, February 2013
- The Exercise Prescription for Depression, By Erin Berger
- Lawyers of Sound Mind by Melody Moezzi, August 5, 2013, The New York Times-The Opinion Page
- Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment (HelpGuide.org)
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Hypersexuality: Symptoms of Sexual Addiction (By Robert Weiss, LCSW, CSAT-S,PsychCentral)
- Hypersexual Disorder Warning Signs(American Psychiatric Association, April 28, 2012)
- Sex Addicts Anonymous-An Invitation to Recovery (Sex Addits Anonymous)
- Internet Addiction Guide (By John M. Grohol, Psy.D., PsychCentral, January 5, 2012)
- College of Law Recognised for Combating Depression (Lawyers Weekly, October 11, 2012)
- Seeking Help For Substance Use Before the Bar Becomes a Bar (by Dean David Jaffe, American University-Washington College of Law)
- Addicted Lawyers Start as Addicted Law Students (by Meghan Vivo, Elements Behavioral Health)
- Character and Fitness: How to Handle Substance Abuse or Mental Illness (Student Lawyer magazine, May 2011, Volume 39 / #9, ABA Law Student Division)


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Maharana Pratap Singh (9 May 1540 – 29 January 1597) was a Hindu Rajput ruler of Mewar from 1572 to his death.
By 1576, Mewar was one of the only areas in the region of Rajasthan not under the rule of Akbar's Mughal Empire. In June of that year, the forces of Pratap Singh and Akbar fought at the Battle of Gogunda, also known as Battle of Haldighati. While Pratap Singh's forces were able to mount a massive ambush on their opponents, the Mughals won the battle.
After his defeat at Gogunda, Pratap Singh continued his resistance from the Aravalli hills, refusing to recognize Mughal rule until years after.
- Assassin's Creed: Initiates - The Renaissance: "Battle of Gogunda"


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There is always a business loan repayment calculator or commercial loan calculator that must be able to guide what level of business lending would be best and how the business loan interest rates affect the overall business finance in Australia.
For those businesses who have obtained business loans perth, small business loans Victoria or any kind of business loan that suits in their area and the nature of business there is a lot of help that comes in when they obtain the right kind of loan for their business.
There are different business loans interest rates which can be understood and known by business loan calculator for better understanding of the loan process and cost as well.
The factors that affect the repayments of your loan could be different. But in fact the most common things that determine what will it cost to get a loan, which loans re the best and how to manage finances are few of the things that matter a lot.
The repayments must be affected by the financial flow of the businesses. The better and consistent the flow is the better are the chances that the loan will be repair easily.
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Also when you have repayments that are not according to your requirements you may find it hard to repay on time or this may hinder the various other aspects as well.
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Professor, The Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience, The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research
Professor, Psychiatry and Molecular Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Phone: (718) 470-8126
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Dr. Lencz leads the Laboratory of Neurogenomic Biomarkers within the Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research. He is founder and co-leader of The Ashkenazi Genome Consortium, an international collaboration of leading researchers studying the genetics of complex disease (ranging from cancer to mental illness to diabetes) by examining DNA samples drawn from members of this genetically unique "founder" population. Dr. Lencz also leads COGENT, the international cognitive genomics consortium, and is a member of the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium and the Enhancing Neuroimaging Genetics through Meta-analysis (ENIGMA) consortium.
Dr. Lencz was among the first recipients of the EUREKA (Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration) award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). He has previously received a Career Development Award from NIMH, as well as a Young Investigator Award and an Independent Investigator Award from the Brain and Behavior Research Foundation. Dr. Lencz has also served as Chair of several grant review panels (study sections) at the National Institutes of Health.
Dr. Lencz is the author or co-author of more than 160 peer-reviewed publications of scientific and biomedical literature. He was an invited contributor to the Encyclopedia of Genetics, and has authored numerous book chapters and invited commentaries. Dr. Lencz received his BA from Yale University and his PhD from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Lencz's primary research focus is the use of biomarkers, especially cutting-edge genetic, neuroimaging, and neurocognitive assessment technologies, to refine our understanding of the causes and treatment of schizophrenia.
The Laboratory of Neurogenomic Biomarkers develops and implements strategies for identifying relationships between genetic variation, brain function, and psychiatric disease. State-of-the-art molecular technologies, including genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms, produce a flood of data capturing variation across the entire genome. At the same time, brain imaging technologies produce pictures of the brain, in action and at rest, with ever-increasing resolution. To manage this unprecedented flow of information, novel analytic methods are required to separate signal from noise.
Dr. Lencz has a particular interest in the development of biomarkers to predict symptom and side effect responses to antipsychotic medications. Dr. Lencz's team also works closely with members of the Psychiatric Neuroscience department to examine the role that schizophrenia risk genes play in brain structure, function and development.
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Yale University, New Haven, CT
Degree: BA
Field of Study: Psychology
University of Southern California
Degree: MA
Field of Study: Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California
Degree: PhD
Field of Study: Clinical Psychology
Hillside Hospital
Degree: Postdoctoral Fellowship
Field of Study: Clinical Neurosciences
1989 Yale University: Graduated magna cum laude, 1989; Awarded Distinction in the Major (Psychology)
1990-1993 University of Southern California: University Merit Fellowship
1993 Young Investigator's Award, International Congress on Schizophrenia Research
1993-1994 Dissertation Fellowship
1993-1994 Predoctoral Fellowship Award, National Institute of Mental Health (NRSA program)
1995 Distinguished Dissertation Award
1996 Hillside Hospital Young Investigator's Award
2001 NARSAD Young Investigator's Award
2002 ISI "Hot Paper" Designation (Subfield: Psychiatry/Psychology; for Raine, Lencz et al. 2000)
2003 ACNP Memorial Travel Award
2005 KeySpan Research Fellowship
2007 American Psychopathological Association Robins/Guze Award
2008 NIH EUREKA (Exceptional Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration) Award
2009 Elected Associate Member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
2011 Chair, NIH Member Conflict Panel (Chronic Diseases)
2014 Elected Member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
2015 Chair, NIMH Special Emphasis Panel (RFA-MH-15-400)
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Execution by castration, slitting the throat, skinning the face and neck and decapitation captured on video
No one knows precisely whence come these videos, but they are there, like the air, the wind, the mountains, the sky.
They appear day after day on the border, an element of psycho-warfare and its attendant terror and intimidation.
How this chap offended, no one knows. Who he was or why he was exectuted is your guess. Why his executioners are dressed in military style clothing is equally unexplained.
It is what it is.
Every time you buy an ounce of grass, a gram of toot, a paper of smack, or some crank, you're paying big money to support this kind of lawless savagery.
Bon appetit!
- Jacques Legendre de Bayou Bleu


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Coworking in Ljubljana
MP coworking – Ljubljana
In addition to traditional offices, common offices or so called coworking spaces have been established in Slovenia. There are several coworking spaces in the city of Ljubljana, while other Slovenian cities and towns are following suit. Coworking spaces are more than just an office.
Coworking spaces focus on various other factors, such as education, socializing and networking. We advise you to consider other criteria besides location and infrastructure when you are making a decision about a suitable coworking space: from education, coworkers and other various services offered by the owner of the office to access to public transportation and (free) parking, as well as the vicinity of restaurants, shops and other services you use daily.
8 reasons to join MP coworking
Coworking, or working in a common office, offers many advantages in comparison to working from home or working in a traditional office. We will now focus on various specific advantages of our coworking space in Ljubljana – where your desk is already waiting for you:
- The best mentor is working in the same office: a young entrepreneur who is facing similar challenges every day.
- Socializing with like-minded people boosts productivity and creativity.
- You will gain ample opportunity to develop new ideas and start common projects.
- You will be offered help in establishing your business: from a startup lawyer to the VEM point. We are the only company offering all services in one place.
- We take care of everything! You save time and money and can focus solely on your business!
- The rent includes educational seminars and lectures!
- MP coworking members can borrow books from the extensive MP library!
- MP coworking has been awarded the title Best Coworking Space in Slovenia by the Central European Startup Awards organization in 2016.
Call 030 708 807 for additional information.
What do we offer?
- a desk with a chair and a chest of drawers for storing documents, as well as storage space in a larger cabinet
- powerful internet connection (fiber optic 100/100) with powerful networking hardware
- an office with blackboards for developing ideas and concepts
- a meeting room for meetings and times you need peace
- unlimited printing (a common wireless printer)
- free access to the MP library with more than 300 top business books
- unlimited access to additional energy sources: green tea, coffee and Cedevita 🙂
- informal networking with other coworkers
- access to cheaper or free tickets to many conferences and various other events
Pleasant working environment for small companies
MP coworking is designed for enterpreneurs and small teams who do not need their own office yet and are tired of working from home or from coffeeshops. Our services are suitable for:
- those who are tired of lonely and unproductive work from home
- those who wish to exchange knowledge with young entrepreneurs
- those who want to start working the following day – without red tape
- those who seek the company of like-minded people to discuss and grow their business
»Everything is taken care of: internet, printer, staplers and similar necessities, there are a meeting room and a parking lot in front of the office where you can always find a free parking space, and the location is great as well, because the coworking space is right next to the Ljubljana ring road.« ~ Tomaž Štucin, Popolna trgovina d.o.o. ~ 13.1.2017
»If I compare a traditional office and a coworking space, the advantages of the coworking space prevail over its disadvantages. When I was choosing a coworking space to join, I employed various criteria: location, vicitiny of the Ljubljana ring road, parking, tidiness and cleanliness of the offices, equipment, desk position, noise level, vicinity of restaurants/bars/shops, other coworkers, safety, access (the offices are available in the evening and during weekends), costs … And MP won!« Brigita Tomas, Ideus d.o.o. ~ 17.08.2017
»A coworking space is an ideal solution for small companies with only one of a couple employees who do not need their own offices. Our company employs people from all over the world and from various time zones and employ the principles of 'remote' work. Therefore, 24/7 access to the office is of key importance for us. Coworking is considerably better than working from home, lunches alone are a thing of the past and the price is affordable.« ~ Dejan Murko, Niteo.co SI ~ 11.02.2016
»MP coworking offers everything a freelancer needs. A desk, internet connection, coffee and the company of young, positive people. All of that is available at a great price. I think no other combination could make me as satisfied.« ~ SIMPLIKO, Matic Krajnc s.p. ~ 13.11.2017
Average rating: 5 (Number of ratings: 4).
Pleasant location in Ljubljana
MP coworking is located at Kunaverjeva ulica 9, in Dravlje, Ljubljana. Join an active team of entrepreneurs form various companies who strive towards a positive working atmosphere, are eager to share their experiences, advice and ideas, keep each other company during lunch and so on.
Current members of MP coworking
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Who are our coworkers? NiteoWeb – web development, Gregor Žerovnik s.p. – SEO services, Popolna trgovina d.o.o. – web development, SEO pro – Igor Bajsič s.p., Aleph d.o.o., Little rooster production, Mojpodjetnik.si, MP poslovne storitve d.o.o., Argo Navis d.o.o., Skupina Achilles d.o.o., TIS d.o.o. (Ljubljana division), Zavod Nuth, Destino d.o.o., Simplico, Matic Kranjc s.p., Ideus d.o.o., Kanardia d.o.o., Polaris – Milan Žniderič s.p., Vendi d.o.o., Soluma d.o.o., Društvo Mali Petelin, Petar Repac s.p., Zavod mladi podjetnik …
»Working from home includes many disturbing factors, which make it difficult to concentrate. When you face a problem, you have to solve it alone, which can take a long time. Therefore working at MP coworking is a better option – you work in a peaceful environment, but at the same time you are surrounded by people who overcame many challenges you still have to face and are always eager to help you with advice or ideas.« ~ Procedum, Jakob Štrbenk, s.p.
MP coworking is an ideal solution for:
- small teams or companies that want to accelerate the development of their product
- those who have a business idea and need help with its development
- freelancers looking for a suitable working place
- self-employed people who work for themselves or other companies
- »afternoon« entrepreneurs who are slowly entering the business world
- entrepreneurs who miss company of other people (common lunches, networking …)
- those who want to establish their company at a great location in the centre of Slovenia – without high costs
- large companies from the periphery that want to establish a branch office in Ljubljana
- those who want all key components of an office to be taken care of and want to focus solely on their business
We offer two packages: Virtual office and MP coworker
|Choose according to your needs
|Virtual office
|MP coworker
|Registration address for the company
|Free parking next to coworking space
|Common meeting room for meetings and calls
|1x per month
|unlimited (with prior reservation)
|24/7 access, private key
|unlimited access
|Tea, coffee, Cedevita, refridgerator
|Unlimited printing, paper included
|MP library with more than 300 books
|Fresh fruit every week
|1 free MP coworking event per month
|40 EUR + VAT / month
|79 EUR + VAT / month
Because we believe in our product, which is also used by the Zavod mladi podjetnik team, we offer you a 7-day free testing period of the MP coworker package. All costs are final and included in the price. Do you want to check it out? Call 030 708 807 or fill out the form:


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Back to School Fun
Holidays are over, but the fun doesn't have to be! Make the transition from summer holidays back to school a little easier for your kids with these fab ideas.
Back to School Party
Send out report card invitations and decorate with school colours. Incorporate back to school themed ideas like chalkboards, pencils and other school supplies to decorate. Serve lunchbox favourites and have an ice cream buffet bar for dessert - that will get both little and big kids excited.
Want more? Check out this DIY Back to School Party Pack to help you decorate your next Back to School Party. $18 (approx.) on Etsy.
Say Cheese!
Hold a back to school photo shoot. We love some of these fab shots:
Homework Station
Many kids dread homework, so why not get them involved in making their very own homework station? They can decorate the space and make it their own, opening up a whole new level of creativity and excitement.
We love these fab ideas:
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Commercial voice-activated intelligent personal assistants from Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, among others, are growing in popularity. A report from NPR and Edison Research states that 16% of the U.S. population—39 million Americans—currently owns a smart speaker that relies on a voice-activated personal assistant. In another report, Juniper Research estimates that smart speakers will be installed in 55% of U.S. households by 2022—equaling 70 million households. As consumers become more accustomed to asking such devices for information, healthcare organizations will naturally become integrated into that behavior, and some already have.
During this discussion, participants can expect to learn:
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France: New decree (17 November 2014) reporting obligations for French tax resident trustees
The French Government has just published a new decree regarding reporting obligations for trust administrators (i.e. trustees).
The new article 1649 AB of the French Tax Code, together with article 6 of 6 December 2013, imposes a reporting obligation on trustees for assets placed in trust with French resident trustees.
Article 6 of the 6 December 2013 law on "the fight against tax evasion and economic and financial crime" amended article 1649 of the French Tax Code extending the reporting requirements for trustees who have their tax domicile in France. It is also created a "public registry of trusts".
Article 1649 AB of the French Tax Code dated 17 November 2014: establishes a reporting obligation on the trustees:
Under the decree, French resident trustees must provide a declaration on 1st January if there was a change in the constitution or beneficiaries or the winding up of the trust or after 8 December 2013. This obligation is regardless of the tax residence of the settlor, beneficiaries or the assets held under the trust.
In addition, specific information must now be provided to the "public registry of trusts"; the SIREN number of the administrators and the beneficiaries of the trust.
Finally, there are transitional provisions to allow trustees sufficient time to report changes between 8 December 2013 and 31 December 2014 and the valuation of trust assets as at the 1 January 2014.
We also refer you to previous news articles covering this subject:
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July 26, 2017
Please join us as we celebrate National Night Out, America's "Night Out Against Crime" on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017. National Night Out is a national effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities and community-police partnerships. It also sends a message to criminals letting them know that communities are organized and fighting back.
This free event will feature members from ADT Security, Allied Waste Services, American Cancer Society, California Highway Patrol, Crunch Fitness, the Daly City Faith Community, the Daly City Fire Department, the Daly City Lion's Club (who will be conducting free eye screenings), the Daly City Library and Recreation Services, Daly City Water & Wastewater Department, Dick's Sporting Goods, Health Plan of San Mateo, Home Depot, JC Penneys, Macy's, MADD, San Mateo County Mosquito Abatement, PG&E, Serramonte Center, Smart and Final, Sonitrol Security, Sprouts, Target. Bring your family out for an evening to meet fellow residents and Police, Fire, and City staff, fun activities, and small giveaways for children. In addition, the popular Off the Grid Food Trucks will be onsite (fees for food and beverages apply). The event will be located on the northeast corner, near the digital billboard sign. Make National Night Out part of your summer! To see what the event was all about last year, here's a short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUQ1zmjp6Y8. Click here for the official event flyer.
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Some more houses and lands in Vadamaratchi East, Pachchilapallai and Valikamam areas, hitherto occupied by the Army, were released on Friday (23) after shifting those camps to government lands.
Commander Security Forces – Jaffna (SF-J) Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe delivered the documents related to the release of 51 acres and 7 houses in Uduththurai, Mamunai, Champiyanpattu and Pullopallai to the Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Development Mr. Douglas Devananda who subsequently handed them over to Civil Administrative Authorities. Camps were established in those areas by the Army in 2009 after defeating the LTTE terrorists in Humanitarian Operation.
Divisional Secretary Vadamaratchi East Mr. S. Saththiyaseelan, Administrative Officer Pachchilapallai Divisional Secretariat Mr. T. Suntharamoorth, General Officer Commanding 55 Division Brigadier Ajith Wijesinghe and a large crowd attended the handing over ceremony held at Thalaiady Central College. The 55 Division had arranged a donation of dry ration packs, each worth of Rs. 2000/=, for 75 low income families in the area on the same occasion.
The same day, Army released 39 houses and lands belonging to 41 families in Santhilippay, Chankanai, Uduvil and Thelippalai. Camps were put up in those areas on security grounds after expulsion of terrorists in 1995 Operation Riviresa.
Religious leaders, Minister of Traditional Industries and Small Enterprises Development Mr. Douglas Devananda, Commander SF-J Major General Mahinda Hathurusinghe, General Officer Commanding 51 Division Brigadier Chula Abenayake, Divisional Secretary Santhilippay Mr. S. Muralitharan, Divisional Secretary Chankanai Mr. A. Sothinathanan, Divisional Secretary Uduvil Mr. M. Nanthagopalanan and Divisional Secretary Thelippalai Mr. K. Sri Mohanan were also present at the ceremony organized to mark the event at Chunnakam.


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Anwar Eye Center offers a full range of eye care services at two convenient offices in Moundsville, West Virginia. Mohammad F. Anwar, MD, with over 30 years of experience, leads the team of ophthalmologists and optometrists.
It's the goal of Anwar Eye Center to make quality eye care accessible to the community, whether that means premium lenses to correct complex vision issues or surgery at the practice's on-site surgical center. The practice offers free cataract screenings, and for patients who need cataract surgery, the staff provides transportation to and from the office. The office's surgical facilities offer an affordable alternative to hospitals with individualized care from doctors who get to know their patients.
The staff of Anwar Eye Center is available to treat eye emergencies. The team of doctors also wants to make sure every patient gets the care they need before it becomes urgent, providing eye exams that include screenings for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal problems. The doctors are also experienced in treating and managing diabetic eye complications.
Schedule an appointment at Anwar Eye Center online or over the phone.
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Founded in the UK in 2001 to supply natural stone tiles and mosaics to retailers, Ionic Stone has unquestionably become UK's one of the largest stone distributors and project management firms. Due to continued growth, the current HQ with 20,000 sqft storage-facility was acquired in 2006. After the global credit crisis of 2008, the directors made a decision to vertically enlarge the firm into processing. In the following year, the company made a vast investment into stone processing by way of establishment of a processing plant in Denizli, Turkey and acquisition of stone quarries in Burdur and Balikesir, Turkey. In 2015, sustained growth of the company, even through Britain's economic stagnation, lead to the acquisition of a purpose-built 70,000 sq ft distribution centre in Cambridgeshire. The UK operation houses more than 100,000 m2 of tiles and slabs imported from all over the world.
The factory specialises in premium natural stone selections originating in Turkey with superior and precise fabrication made possible by the state-of-the-art production facilities based in Denizli. Ionic Stone' broad assortment especially includes exclusive, unique and hard-to-process stones: from exquisite but delicate marble ranges of Taurus Mountains, to warm-coloured grand travertine types of Pamukkale.


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Dollar sells off amid market jitters over this week's FOMC decision
14/Σεπ/2015 • Currency Updates•
The Bank of England provided the main focus for currency traders last week. However, neither the minutes of the meeting nor the expected 8-1 vote for unchanged rates provided much new information and this left Sterling tracking the Euro higher against most world currencies. This rally was powered mostly by increased jitters as to whether the Fed will hike rates at this week's meeting, as a well as modestly positive revisions to Eurozone growth over the past few quarters. All eyes are now firmly set on Thursday's FOMC decision, where we still expect a hike, though we acknowledge it will be a very close vote with quite a few dissenting members.
There were signs of stabilisation in emerging markets, where most currencies ended the week well off their recent lows. We note in particular the significant rebound in the commodity-neutral, South African Rand.
Our read of the minutes from the Bank of England MPC meeting last Thursday is moderately hawkish.
As expected, the BoE voted 8-1 to maintain rates at 0.5%. In a key paragraph, the minutes stated that «global developments did not as yet appear sufficient to alter materially the central outlook». Clearly the MPC is taking sanguine view of recent market volatility. Also, the Minutes mentioned that «some» members continue to see «upside risks» in inflation, relative to the consensus from the rest of the MPC.
This suggests to us that we are likely to see further dissenters calling for immediate hikes, possibly as soon as next month. So long as things globally don't take a turn for the worse, we believe that this means we are on track for a first hike in February 2016.
Last week we had some modestly positive news about economic growth. GDP growth numbers over the past four quarters were revised upwards, from 1.4% to a marginally improved 1.8% over the first half of the year. This brings the numbers closer to the ceiling of 2%, which the Eurozone economy seems to be unable to break.
The focus now shifts once again to the political scene. Elections in Greece are unlikely to bring back market volatility, since the pro-agreement forces will have an overwhelming presence in Parliament and the main doubt is which party will lead its implementation. More worrisome is the news from Spain, with Catalan regional elections later this month likely to result in a separatist coalition majority, while the rest of the political forces are weak and divided on the issue. We think the markets are being a too blasé about the risk of serious institutional instability in the fourth largest European economy.
A slate of second-tier reports out last week broadly reinforced our view that the US economy is growing at a healthy pace, modestly above potential, in fact.
The JOLTS labour market report on the actual hiring, firing and voluntary job leaving was generally positive, with most of those key measurements of labour market slack back to pre-crisis levels. Housing market indicators are heading north.
To us, this state of affairs is no longer consistent with an emergency setting for US monetary policy, and that's why we expect an interest rate hike at this week's FOMC meeting. The call is a close one, however. Market strategists are split almost 50/50 on the issue, and interest rate markets price in about a 28% chance of a hike – not enough in our view. Watch this space!


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The story of the grasshopper and the ant is an oldie, but goodie!
There is so much that can be learned from it.
If you are not familiar with it, check it out on YouTube.
While the ants are busy working all summer long, storing up for the winter, the grasshopper is just hopping around having fun in the moment. He does not have a care in the world for what may lie ahead.
Then winter comes and while the ants are inside with plenty of food, the grasshopper is left out in the cold, freezing and starving.
Some basic lessons to be learned from the story…
- Don't procrastinate.
- Don't just live in the moment and totally ignore the future.
- Some thinking ahead and planning ahead is essential for survival.
There are multiple areas in life that we can apply this story to.
Ask yourself these questions and then think about whether you are the grasshopper or the ant in each situation.
- Are you exercising each day?
- Are you eating for the moment or for the future?
- Do you have a Will?
- Are you spending time with your spouse and kids?
- How much longer until the kids go to college? Will you be ready?
- Are you learning something new each day?
- Are you reading non-fiction books?
- Do you have an emergency fund?
- Are you saving for retirement?
- Will the job that you have now last forever?
- Do you need to be furthering your education just in case?
- Are you spending time with God in prayer?
- Reading the Bible?
- Going to church every week?
- Have you completed the steps of salvation?
Are you the grasshopper or the ant?
Maybe you don't have to choose one or the other.
Maybe you can be a hybrid?
Enjoy life, but also work hard and prepare for the future.


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Thursday, August 7, 2008
Happy Anniversary!
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And what you can't really see in the photo is that each guy wore his own brown pants and they were all different colors of brown! Thank goodness your mom's wedding decor sense improved before she helped pick out stuff for your reception!ReplyDelete
That is a great picture! I love seeing that!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 7, 2008 at 1:44 PM
GROOOOVY!!! I love it!!! ♥ :)ReplyDelete
This looks almost EXACTLY like my parent's reception photo. They also had peach and brown. And ruffles.ReplyDelete
Oh, goodness. I'm scared to look at my pictures in 20 years!!
No, those pictures don't look dated at all! :-) I like the ruffles...ReplyDelete
Wow- those are some stylish outfits! happy anniversary to your parents.ReplyDelete
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!ReplyDelete
Azalgers: Wow, I had NO idea that each guy wore his own color of brown pants! This just keeps getting better and better. Whenever I asked my mom why she had peach and brown for her wedding colors, she always just told me Grandma picked them out. She would never admit that she loved them too, even though she probably did at the time. :)ReplyDelete
Whitney: Thank you!
Merrianne: Yep, they must have had a lot of groovy times in their day!
Alyssa: No WAY, you're parents' reception had the same colors with the ruffles too??? That's hilarious!
Jeanette: The ruffles are totally the best part!
Carrie and Rebecca: Thanks!
You know the really wild thing is that I was in a wedding (as a flower girl) wearing a dress that looks EXACTLY like the ones in that photo! I think I was 7 or 8 years old so that would've been 1974 or so. :)ReplyDelete
Hey Ashley-Tag! You're it. :-)ReplyDelete
I left something for you on my blog this morning.
And I have a geocaching post in the works for next week.
That picture made me laugh!ReplyDelete
My parents got married in 1970 and her bridesmaids were wearing powder blue empire-waisted dresses. I'm actually surprised that my mom didn't do peach and brown because she LOVES peach!
Now PINK and brown is a very hot color combo right now.
Thanks for checking out my blog and commenting!
Happy Anniversary. That is a great photo. It just speaks volumes to me.ReplyDelete
Have a great weekend.
They are grandma's favorite colors - I'm sure she had a strong input, and Kathy didn't have anyone there to help. I had her to veto things.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousAugust 8, 2008 at 10:34 AM
That was what was popular back then!ReplyDelete
Also notice longer hair and
mustaches for the dudes!
That's funny because peach and brown would actually be in style now, but definitely not those ruffles and bow ties, hilarious!!!ReplyDelete
That's totally how my parents wedding was!! Except, my mom def. has red and yellow carnations and no veil as she was a garland (!) of carnations in her hair... WOW.ReplyDelete


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Fruit Tramps @ AntoLin
August 2, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, August 2nd
Open 1-9pm
Music starts at 7pm, No Cover
The Yakima Fruit Tramps are a band of hooligans and rascals that sing folk, rock and the blues.
Savor award-winning wines in our comfortable, casual and contemporary Tasting Room.
Music: The Fruit Tramps
Food: Delivered to your table by Local Purveyors
Art: Becky Melcher
Tasty Art, Wine, Food and Music – the First Friday action is at 14 N. Front Street!
For First Friday, wine tastings are offered until 7:00pm. Thereafter wine will only be sold by the glass and by the bottle.
AntoLin Cellars is located on historic Front Street in downtown Yakima at the south end of the Northern Pacific Railroad Depot complex.
Come in and get your bearings for all that this fertile valley in Washington State has to offer while sipping on fine artisan wine from AntoLin Cellars award-winning winemaker, Tony Haralson.
2019 Cascadia International Wine Competition:
• 2015 AntoLin Cellars Petite Sirah – Double Gold
• 2015 AntoLin Cellars Estate Carménère – Gold
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition awarded AntoLin Cellars with Gold and Silver Medals!
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:
• 2012 AntoLin Cellars Estate Carmenère – Gold
2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition:
• 2012 AntoLin Cellars Estate Malbec – Silver
The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition is the largest competition of American wines in the world.
In the 2016 Seattle Wine Awards, AntoLin Cellars won Best of Show / Double Gold for their:
AntoLin Cellars 2012 Riesling
AntoLin won two (2) Double Golds at the 2014 Seattle Wine Awards:
2011 AntoLin Cellars Chardonnay
2011 AntoLin Cellars Estate Riesling
Double Gold indicates: Best of the Best
The name "AntoLin" is a collective of the first names of winery owners Linda and Tony Haralson. Their passion is winemaking and their dream is to share the fruits of that passion.
Taste their Riesling, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Carmenère and Malbec. Wine Tasting Fees are $4 for a white flight and $6 for a red flight. There are 4 whites and 5 reds in each flight.
AntoLin Cellars owns AntoLin Estate Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA which is planted to Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Carmenère.
Make it a point to taste great AntoLin Wines in downtown Yakima – Your jumping-off point for touring the rest of the Valley!
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Heroes for Children – a unique Richardson-based nonprofit that provides financial and social assistance to families with children who are battling cancer – is hosting the 12th Annual Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run on Sept. 24, 2016. The event is held each year in September in honor of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to help raise funds and awareness for Texas children battling cancer. Heroes for Children is pleased to honor Brock Gumm and posthumouslyhonorBaylee Myers as the grand marshals for this year's event.
The two grand marshals represent the hospitals that HFC serves in Dallas-Fort Worth. Brock Gumm represents Medical City Children's and Baylee Myers represents Cook Children's. HFC partners with social workers in these hospitals to find families who could benefit from financial and social help from HFC.
Brock was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when he was 6 years old and has been fighting ever since. As a part of his diagnosis, he underwent limb salvage surgery to remove the tumor and the bone it was attached to. After surgery, Brock went through months of physical therapy and occupational therapy. He underwent chemotherapy until May 27, 2015, and was soon declared cancer free. A year later, he relapsed and underwent surgery to have his arm amputated and four swollen lymph nodes removed. Brock has completed chemotherapy and is undergoing scans every three months, but there doesn't seem to be any cancer anywhere else in his body.
"Brock's diagnosis has affected our life in so many ways. It's made us stronger in our faith and has taught us to live in the moment and cherish everything," says Paige Gumm. "We don't know what tomorrow holds, but no one does. The hardest part for me is seeing my son go through everything he has been through and still be strong and brave and fight on. He is my hero!"
After Brock's relapse, HFC was able to lift a huge burden off of the Gumm family by providing financial assistance. The family was able to focus on being there for Brock as he battles cancer.
At age 3, Baylee was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma, which spread to all of her long bones, including four bone lesions, and 100 percent Neuroblastoma in her bone marrow, causing a lot of pain that limited her ability to walk. She bravely underwent five rounds of chemotherapy and successfully completed two stem cell transplants. After the second transplant, Baylee contracted rhino virus which infected her lungs. She bravely fought the virus for three weeks before passing away on September 13, 2016.
"Heroes for Children made a huge difference. Baylee's diagnosis has impacted the entire family – both physically and emotionally," Stephanie Myers says. "Heroes for Children helped us on two different occasions when we weren't sure how we were going to pay our mortgage."
Heroes for Children understands how isolating a cancer diagnosis can feel for the entire family. It is the vision of the organization that no family with a child battling cancer will fight alone.
The Heart of Gold 5K & Fun Run will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at The Plaza at Galatyn Park in Richardson, Texas. The event begins with the annual commemorative balloon release led by co-founders Jenny and Larissa, followed by the Family Fun Run and 5K. There will be a live DJ and kid's Adventure Zone with games, rock climbing wall, activities, bounce houses and a special area to honor and remember children who have been affected by cancer. The event also includes fantastic prizes, awards, giveaways, food and more. Register at https://thedriven.net/heroes5k.


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Freshman Nicole Greenberg placed fourth in the 100-meter dash during the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference multi-dual number three.
1) How old were you when you first got involved in track and field and why did you start?
I started track and field when I was 13 because everyone told me that I was very fast on the soccer field, so I joined the team and have fallen in love with the sport more each time I compete.
2) What other sports did you play growing up?
I played soccer for a majority of my childhood, and also a few years of gymnastics and soft- ball, but soon found that those were too slow or I was just burnt out.
3) What motivates you to play your hardest?
I think what motivates me to do my hardest is myself and my team- mates. I want to be the best I can be and run PRs (personal records) to show myself that I truly can reach my goals. Also, there are some girls on the team who are very competitive and push me every day in practice and in meets to run faster and become stronger.
4) Do you have any pre-race rituals?
I don't really have any pre-race rituals. However, I talk with my teammates during warm ups to get my mind off of the stress before a race. The day before a race, I make sure to have a bowl of pasta or some carbohydrate to give me energy to compete.
5) What is your favorite aspect of track and field?
My favorite aspect of track and field is the fact that it is as much of a team sport as it is an individual sport. I run with a team, especially in the relays, but as an individual I am my biggest competitor and have the ability to do well for myself and know that I am close to a personal record. I also love the rush of adrenaline while in the blocks, anticipating the gun to go off at any second.
6) What is your favorite part of being a member of track and field at Chapman?
My favorite part about being a member of track and field at Chapman is my team. I never thought that I would become so close to some of my teammates and being around them alleviates some of the stress from classes and exams. Being with them at practice ev- eryday and at meets for over five hours is so much fun and it builds our friendship even more.
7) Do you have a favorite moment or memory from being on the Chapman track and field team?
My favorite moment from being on the track and field team at Chapman would be my first race as a collegiate athlete. I was very nervous to race against my own teammates, let alone those from other schools, and when I laced up my shoes and stepped on the track, I knew that I was in for a great four years.
8) What is the most challenging part of track and field?
The most challenging part of track and field is mastering the proper form and mechanics needed in a race. Adjusting these problems is the key to running PRs and doing better each meet. For me, I focus on my block start and driving through the ground in order to explode out of the blocks. However, it is also important in longer races to maintain proper form, especially toward the end of the race when my legs become tired and I don't have a
lot of energy left. I try to make sure my legs don't kick back, my head stays straight and my arms keep the full range of motion to get me across the finish line.


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CPLC launches anti-terror awareness drive for schools
Karachi, Feb 26: The Citizen Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) has launched an anti-terror awareness drive, which focuses on the security of schools and children, it has been learnt.
CPLC staff has been deputed by the organisation's chief, Sharfuddin Memon, to different schools and colleges, and a book titled "How to combat terrorists acts" is also being provided to schools.
CPLC chief said that most residents of Karachi, especially children, have no knowledge about how to deal with strangers, and kidnappers usually take advantage of this fact. He said that many kidnappers lure children by offering them sweets or other items, and then abduct them, only for parents to pay exorbitant amounts in ransom. Memon said that in the recent spate of terrorism, terrorists usually targeted schools, and thus, the CPLC had devised a comprehensive plan for security of schools.
As per the plan, school administrations will be advised to set up a control room, with security cameras installed at entry and exit points of the school. The cameras should be able to cover the outer boundary of the school, Memon said, and major roads around the school should also be under the area of surveillance. Any suspicious movement during school timings should be reported to the local police station as well as to CPLC, he said.
Moreover, he said, camera recordings should be monitored daily to ensure no suspicious movements take place after school hours. Schools will also be advised to maintain at least a week-long record of surveillance footage, he said.
The plan also suggests that school administrations should have security guards placed at an elevated place or on the rooftop of the school building, while the boundary wall of school premises should be constructed to an adequate height so as to secure the premises from any intrusion. Memon added that school administrations, if possible, should place walk-through gates and metal detectors at entry/exit points.
The CPLC has also advised setting apart school timings for different levels so as to minimise congestion at and around the school gate. Further, vehicles should not be allowed to pick or drop children from the very front of the school gate, and no vehicle should be permitted to park their vehicle close to the gate.
On finding a suspicious parcel, bag or package, school officials should immediately cordon off the area, and ensure that no one touches, tampers or moves the item. The police should be informed immediately in such an event.
Similarly, in case any unidentified parcel is received by post or courier, or if a package, object or abandoned car is found near school premises, the matter should be immediately reported to the security personnel of the school. The suspected area should be cordoned off, and the Bomb Disposal Squad summoned. Such processes would be aided by a parents' network, which in turn, would ensure effective communication.
The CPLC chief advised that window panes should preferably be laminated with fragment resistant film so as to prevent splinters in case of a blast. Moreover, a map and floor plan of the school building should also be prepared, and its easy availability on a short notice should be ensured. Further, a sufficient number of fire extinguishers should also be installed on each floor of the school building.
First-aid kits should be handy and accessible, while a meeting or assembly point should be identified for times of emergency. Toilets, libraries, class rooms etc. should be regularly checked, the CPLC chief said. He added that an emergency evacuation plan should be planned out with direction signs and emergency drills in case of terrorism or natural disaster. All staff members, teachers and children should be given civil defence training.
Hawkers and vendors should not be allowed near the school, and van drivers should be advised to remain vigilant while on the way to school or when dropping children home. Van doors should be kept locked at all times to avoid becoming easy prey for terrorists, and at least one guard should accompany the children for security purposes.
Memon advised parents and drivers to keep glancing at their rear-view mirrors, all to avoid sitting inside their vehicle on roadsides. Moreover, all doors should be locked, and in case of emergency or suspicion, citizens should stay calm and head for the nearest police station.
The police record of all prospective employees or staff should be checked through the CPLC, and a copy of their CNIC and photograph should be deposited for reference, Memon said. Similarly, proper identity card should be displayed by all students, teaching staff, non-teaching staff and van drivers, and no one should be allowed to enter school premises without proper identification.
To adopt preventive measures against terrorist activities, emergency alarm bells should be installed, Memon said, adding that school administrations should have all emergency phone numbers posted on their notice board and available to parents. These include phone numbers of CPLC, Police, ambulance services, and the fire brigade.Your Comments
Performance of Sindh education sector
Karachi: The Senior Minister for Education and Literacy, Pir Mazhar Ul Haq, has expressed his dissatisfaction over the performance of the education sector and directed the officials to report to the Secretary Education, Siddique Memon as soon as possible.
The minister was conducting a high level meeting at the Camp Office on Thursday. All the concerned District Officer (DO), Education, Executive District Officer (EDO) and Secretary Education were called to present their reports in this regard.
However, the senior minister was annoyed with the reports submitted by various DO Education, as most of them were incomplete and did not carry proper facts and figures. On this occasion, Haq said that he would not accept any pressure in the transferring and promotion of teachers.
"There must be access to education, as well as all closed schools should be open without further delay, as the country cannot meet the challenges of the current era if its people are not educated", he said.
He also said that the society has to bring about a change in their attitude to increase the standard of government schools. Haq also expressed his disappointment over the reports of schools in poor conditions and unnecessary promotions of the teachers.
The Secretary Education has been asked to submit a complete report in this regard. The education minister also took notice of the reports which said that the teachers, who were conducted through the IBA test, were transferred to other locations. He directed the authority concerned to bring these teachers to their previous postings or sack them from the job.
The EDO, Education, Muhammad Ibrahim Kumbhar, told the minister that there are 468 primary schools in Karachi while 91 lower secondary schools are also operating in the city.
As per EDO, Education, report 128 high school teachers, 397 junior school teachers, 4074 primary school teachers and 345 Sindhi language teachers are teaching in these educational institutes.
Sindhi language promotion
Karachi: Sindhi linguists, educationists and scholars have demanded to the government that Sindhi be recognised as a national language in the province.
In this regard a draft was prepared by a nine-member committee, headed by renowned scholar and ex-chairman of Sindhi Adabi Boar Muhammad Ibrahim Joyo. The draft states that all the nationalities living in the country have already demanded that their mother tongues be declared as national languages of the country, and Urdu be made only the working language.
The nine-member committee was designed by Sindhi Language Authority (SLA), an autonomous body whose chairperson Dr Fahmida Hussain and secretary Taj Joyo are also members of the committee. Other members include former vice chancellor Sindh University Dr Ghulam Ali Alana, Director Sindh Culture Department Muhammad Ali Manjhi, renowned poet Imdad Hussaini, Secretary General Sindhi Adabi Sangat Yousaf Sindhi and others.
The draft reads that even the government-run literary institution Pakistan Academy of Letters, in 1994, declared all the languages spoken in the country are national languages. The draft termed it as an injustice with the people of Pakistan that their mother tongues are not given status of national languages.
The draft says that Sindhi is the original language of the Indus Valley people, which possesses all the peculiarities of a developed language of the world and fulfils the criteria of being a national language. It is rich in folk, classical, modern, progressive and ancient literature. People in Sindh are very much conscious and emotional about their language and culture.
The draft argues that the separation of former East Pakistan was also a result of the controversy over the national language. The draft also maintains that the language riots in Sindh urban areas in 1972 after the separation of East Pakistan were a conspiracy against the Sindhi language.
It justifies that the experts of linguistic science have set principles that any language may be declared a national language which is used by the people in their every day lives; that has been spoken by a nation from time immemorial and that is being used as official and court language and also as a medium of institutions from primary up to the higher education. Moreover, that is being used for its literary and media communication; which is able to borrow and use the words and phrases from other developed languages of the world and can transform that stock of words according to its own grammatical structure, which is originated from the language of the soil of that nation.
The draft reads that there is no clear provision regarding the national languages in the recently announced National Education Policy 2009.
Moreover, former Vice Chancellor Sindh University and author of more than 100 books, Dr Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, has expressed dissatisfaction on the role of political parties and successive governments which, according to him, never brought the language issue for discussion at major forums.
At a recently held seminar, he said that Pakistan is a multi-cultural, multi-national and multi-lingual country. At each small valley the people had their own mother tongue, which needed to be promoted at state level. He claimed that no work was done regarding the national language issue or the problems of languages in the country. He also backed Sindhi language to be declared national language.
The seminar, was a part of, 'Sindhi Language-National Language', a recently launched campaign for the support of the Sindhi language.
Hifz-e-Quran competition
Karachi: An Inter School Hifz-e-Quran and Husn-e-Qiraat Competition was held at the Defence Authority Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed (SKBZ) College on Thursday. Students of eight schools participated in the competition.
Brig (retd) Fayouz-ur-Rehman was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the Holy Quran is an eternal source of guidance and a complete code of life for humanity. He emphasized the need for following the teachings of the Quran to gain success in life and hereafter. He exhorted the students to take guidance from the Quran and Sunnah for life's internal blessings.
The college Principal, Shahid Loon reiterated that the adherence to the teachings of the Quran could bring a complete change in life.
In the Husn-e-Qiraat Competition, Muhammad Ummar of the Defence Authority Model High School Phase-VII secured the top position while Muhammad Farooq Khalil of Defence Authority SKBZ College got the second position. The third position was won by Usman Ghani of Defence Authority Iqra Model High School VIII. In the Hifz-e-Quran Competition, Fasih Mansoori of Defence Authority SKBZ College secured the first position while Muhammad Uusha of Defence Authority Iqra Model School Phase-VIII team got the second position, followed by Muhammad Usman of Defence Authority High School Phase-VIII who won the third position.
The overall best performance trophy was won by the Defence Authority Iqra Model High School Phase-VIII team while the Defence Authority Model High School Ph-VII got the second position. The news
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Attack of the rice krispie treats!
I woke up Wednesday morning, Christmas Eve, feeling really good about how well I had done so far with keeping up with exercise and not eating too much. I knew it wasn't over yet, however. I had been craving Rice Krispie treats, specifically the ones from Starbucks (haha), but everytime I went they did not have them, so I took it upon myself to make some for my family for Christmas, thinking I would have 1 or 2 in the process…more on that later!
Breakfast was two Special K waffles topped with chocolate hazelnut spread and 1/2 a medium banana and served with turkey sausage (all lightly drizzled in sugar free syrup):
I went out to do some last minute shopping (for two hours!) and got a grande coffee light frappuccino in the process — it was 60 degrees that day!
In the middle of making cookies, deviled eggs and other stuff, I had a PB&J on Arnold double fiber bread. I should've had a more substantial lunch looking back. I think this came back to bite me later…
When we got to my parents' house, I had just a taste of chardonnay, then they opened another bottle so I had two more like this one below over the course of a couple hours.
For dinner, I had turkey, baked beans, green beans, two delived eggs, and just a little bit of my aunt's homemade baked mac 'n cheese. I should've filled up more on veggies and protein too, looking back…
Dessert # 1, my dad's chocolate chip cookies…
When we got home, I was hungry again because I had eaten more sweets than actual food over the day, so I had 1/2 a ham sandwich with mustard.
Then I think I had one more rice krispie treat before finally calling it a night, brushing my teeth and going to bed.
I wasn't sure whether to put this on Wednesday or Thursday but since this is the killer rice krispie post…I woke up at 3:30 a.m. STARVING and instead of getting something decent, I had 4 more rice krispie treats, ahhhh!
I suppose the good news is that now this craving is out of my system. If I even see another rice krispie treat, I think I might hurl, haha…
Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas Eve! As usual our family blessed us more than we expected and we are so grateful for all we have been given, especially for the birth of our Savior!