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Trudeau makes public his ministerial mandate letters — their marching orders for four years
TheStar.com – News/Canada – The release is a first for Ottawa and will help Canadians "hold us accountable," the PM says of what appears to be a checklist of former campaign promises now enshrined as policy objectives.
Nov 13 2015. By: Tonda MacCharles Ottawa Bureau reporter, Joanna Smith Ottawa Bureau reporter, Alex Boutilier Ottawa Bureau Reporter
OTTAWA—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released his marching orders to his ministers Friday, saying the unprecedented move is "so Canadians can hold us accountable to deliver on our commitments."
The letters outline an overarching approach to government for the next four years that is to be heavily focused on consultation and partnerships with aboriginal people, provinces and territories, parliamentarians, public servants and engagement with the public through media.
Called ministerial mandate letters, they detail policy objectives that were campaign promises, some of which continue to lack detail, all of which must be addressed within the ambitious framework of balancing the federal budget by 2019-20.
Trudeau tells his ministers they are to introduce the middle-class tax cut that was the showpiece of his platform, spend billions on public and "green" infrastructure, end the military mission in Iraq and Syria, admit 25,000 Syrian refugees "in the coming months," restore temporary health benefits for refugees, create parliamentary oversight of national security agencies, toughen illegal gun controls, tackle climate change, legalize and regulate marijuana, set up an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women, and develop a legislative response to the Supreme Court ruling on assisted suicide.
As Trudeau embarked Friday on his first foreign trip as prime minister, his mandate letters set out a clear direction for his Liberal foreign policy, with the priority to re-set the Canada-U.S. relationship and re-engage with multilateral international organizations, particularly the United Nations with a boosted contribution to UN peacekeeping missions.
Some of it involves rolling back Conservative measures such as last spring's hastily passed Balanced Budget Act, reinstating the mandatory long-form census as announced last week, and reinstating the Court Challenges Program to fund constitutional litigation by disadvantaged groups, killed in 2006.
There are some interestingly specific directions: judges appointed to the Supreme Court "should be functionally bilingual."
Much of it is about striking a different tone, one that stresses openness, transparency and accountability. Cabinet committees and individual ministers are to "track and report on the progress" of commitments, and to place a priority on improving the relationship with indigenous peoples. All ministers are expected to make "merit-based appointments" that ensure gender parity and diversity are reflected in "positions of leadership."
Overall, Trudeau says their mandate letters are not exhaustive. The government's agenda will be "further articulated" in the Dec. 4 Throne Speech.
All 30 "mandate letters" were publicly posted on the prime minister's website as part of Trudeau's promised "plan for open and transparent government for Canadians."
It is a first for the federal government, and included a signal that the ministers will be held to a higher ethical standard, with the caution that "the arrangement of your private affairs should bear the closest public scrutiny. This is an obligation that is not fully discharged by simply acting within the law." Trudeau said the government has "expanded or strengthened" rules, including guidance on non-partisan use of departmental communications resources and the new code of conduct for exempt staff.
– Some of the most significant changes fall to 30-year old political rookie Maryam Monsef, now responsible for reforming how Senate appointments are made, striking a special parliamentary committee to lead electoral reform efforts, and repealing parts of the previous Conservative administration's controversial Fair Elections Act. "As minister of democratic institutions, your overarching goal will be to strengthen the openness and fairness of Canada's public institutions," the letter reads. "You will lead on electoral and Senate reform to restore Canadians' trust and participation in our democratic process."
– Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna is charged with leading national efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but Trudeau made no mention of a clear target at the national level, but told her to lead in putting a "price" on carbon. Trudeau instructs his justice and aboriginal affairs ministers to develop the approach to be taken in a promised inquiry into the deaths of missing and murdered aboriginal women, and to address the overpopulation of aboriginal people in the criminal justice and prison systems.
– Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale is charged with creating a parliamentary committee that will for the first time have access to classified information to review government departments and agencies with national security responsibilities. He will repeal the "problematic elements" of Bill C-51, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2015. Both were key promises of the Liberals during the election. But there are no specific details about which aspects of the controversial bill will be eliminated. Goodale must come up with a "co-ordinated national action plan on post-traumatic stress disorder, which disproportionately affects public safety officers," and take action to ensure "the RCMP and all other parts of your portfolio are workplaces free from harassment and sexual violence."
– That same order — to rid the workplace of harassment and discrimination — is issued to Liberal House leader Dominic LeBlanc who must improve conditions in Parliament and to National Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan, a Sikh whose own appointment was met by a racist comment within the armed services. Sajjan is tasked with ending Canada's combat mission in Iraq and Syria, with no timeline assigned. He must also replace Canada's aging F-18 fighter jets, but his mandate makes no mention of the keeping the expensive stealth fighter F-35 off the contenders list.
Leblanc has been tasked with making the House of Commons more accountable, including reforming parliamentary committees, ensuring agents of Parliament are sufficiently funded and independent, and banning the misuse of omnibus legislation, a frequent source of criticism of the previous Conservative government. Trudeau suggested the federal government will play a more active role in health care than did the previous Conservative government, which had favoured a more hands-off approach that let provinces decide how to spend federal transfers.
– Trudeau puts Health Minister Jane Philpott in charge of negotiating a new "multi-year Health Accord" with the provinces and territories that "should include a long-term funding agreement" and "should" address better home care services, including in-home caregivers, financial support for family care and palliative care.
– The letter states National Revenue Minister Diane Lebouthillier's goal is to end what critics have called politically motivated audits of some registered charities, and clarify the rules that led to them.
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Gardening expert Christopher Bailes, a former judge of the Chelsea Flower Show, picks 10 of his favourite gardens in Britain and beyond.
Singapore Botanic Gardens offers a real taste of the tropics, with collections of economic plants, gingers and spices set in a charming colonial era landscape dating back to its founding as a leisure garden and public park (where the locals can be observed doing tai chi in quieter areas). As a committed orchidophile, the vibrant National Orchid Garden is high on the list of attractions for me, and among other rich ornamental plantings there is a remarkable collection of colourful bromeliads. As an antidote to all this colour, the garden still preserves a piece of Singapore's original rain forest.
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One could be foolish to suppose that our education system meets the necessities of every little one that enters at the tender age of 5 or 6 and leaves after thirteen years. Listed below are some details on the way it all began for me:Throughout my life there have been times after I had no time to attend faculty and I had no money to attend the average pictures faculty. This reveals the necessary position of domestic security that the Christian education supplies for the society that promulgates Christianity in schools.
Most colleges spotlight the significance of pc education. I've seen particular education students whose skills only allow them to draw pictures sitting in honors lessons. The statistics say that college students who study Christianity and Christian values at school are a lot less prone to interact in illegal activities resembling underage consuming, promiscuous sex, and carrying arms.
Conventional classroom environments aren't equipped with the state-of-the-art technology wanted to actively have interaction at the moment's era of scholars. The Next Era Science Requirements for California Public Schools is now accessible in print from CDE Press.
Normally, what we be taught in all of these long, arduous years of our formal education are just primary skills which are good enough to assist us begin working, but not adequate to take us additional in our careers, especially with the fast adjustments and developments in know-how that demands for a more sophisticated and educated workforce.
Within the 12 months 1956, Benjamin Bloom from USA introduced the taxonomy of educational goals via his publication, "The Taxonomy of Educational Aims, The Classification of Educational Goals, Handbook I: Cognitive Area". The Appraisal Institute offers 3 ways participants can enjoy a learning experience that lines up with their busy lifestyles.
Everything you study is put in your bank ready so that you can use once you want it. Like curiosity, your knowledge retains rising during your life. These schools encourage women to participate and educate a properly rounded curriculum free of fundamentalist teachings.


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Nedbank injects R19m towards affordable housing in Kaalfontein, Midrand
Nedbank Corporate Property Finance: Affordable Housing, has made R19-million available to the Safrich Group of companies towards a new housing project in Kaalfontein which will see the construction of 337 affordable residential units within easy reach of the new Midrand Gautrain Station.
The housing development is part of a project to upgrade Kaalfontein initiated by the City of Johannesburg, and the involvement of Nedbank further underlines the bank's commitment to support government's goal of integrated communities with decent housing and access to transport.
'Housing for lower income earners is in short supply in the area, and this latest project is expected not only to assist people who want to live close to work, but also to boost the area in terms of retail traffic,' says Manie Annandale, Nedbank Corporate Property Finance's Head of Affordable Housing.
Kaalfontein forms part of the greater Midrand area on the northern periphery of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan area and is close to Grand Central airport. Surrounding townships are Tembisa, Ivory Park, Glen Austen, Clayville, Birch Acres, President Park and Jukskei.
In terms of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF), Kaalfontein is part of an area known as 'Greater Ivory Park' and stands to benefit from the 'Upgrading of Marginalised Areas Programmes'. This programme aims to provide viable and efficient socio-economic and engineering infrastructure within the marginalised, but formal townships of the City.
The development will not only enhance Kaalfontein as a suburb, but will also ensure that adequate infrastructure, including sewage, water and electricity are readily available.
The Kaalfontein project houses are expected to sell within the following price range:
• 40m2 - R319K
• 45m2 - R341K
• 50m2 - R362K
• 55m² - R382K
• 56m² - three bedroom - R386K
• 60m² - three bedroom - R401K
• 65m² - R422K
'Safrich's credibility as an affordable housing developer has been proven through the construction of more than 20 000 lower income homes since 1987, mostly in areas like Sebokeng, Palm Springs, Mamelodi and Protea Glen, and we are confident of delivery of quality housing,' concludes Annandale.


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KD Marine, MOS Sub-Sea Service Agreement
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U.S. Merchant Marine Mobilizes for Haiti Relief
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood announced that the Department's Maritime Administration (MARAD) is sending five ships to assist with relief efforts in Haiti.
Jo-Kell Wins World Class Supplier Award
Jo-Kell Inc., an electrical distributor and engineering company was recognized for their outstanding performance and support of Northrop Grumman Corporation's Socio-Economic Business Programs (SEBP). The award was presented on December 4, 2009 at the company's annual recognition event in Redondo Beach, Calif. Jo-Kell CEO, Suzy Kelly and President, Marty Kelly accepted the award at the event. Northrop…
Espada Expands its Fleet in Gulf of Aden
Espada Logistics and Security-MENA has acquired five additional armed, fast-patrol vessels for use in the Gulf of Aden due to increased piracy and the growing demand for protection services.
Otto Marine Charters PSV Otto Explorer
Otto Marine Limited announced that it has successfully found a charter for its MT6009 PSV, named Otto Explorer. The vessel will be chartered out to the Group's subsidiary, Singapore-based Reflect Geophysical Pte Ltd, on a bare boat charter for a contract term of 7+1+1+1 years. The MT6009 PSV, a Multi Purpose Field Support Vessel (Hull 7037), is the first of her kind to be built in Asia on a turnkey basis.
Duros Wins Ports America Contract
Duros has been contracted by Supply Chain Services (SCS) to provide service and new equipment for Ports America, the largest terminal operator and stevedore in the U.S.
AMSEA $27M Sealift Command Contract
General Dynamics American Overseas Marine (AMSEA) has been awarded a $27.2m operations and maintenance services contract by the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC).
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Horizon Lines Reduces Debt in Q4
Horizon Lines, Inc. (NYSE:HRZ) announced that it reduced funded debt by $38.1m during the fourth quarter and completed its fiscal year with $28m less in funded debt than a year ago.
Port of Kiel Close to its 2008 Handling Mark
Despite the difficult economic climate, the Port of Kiel handled 4.86 million tons of cargo in 2009, nearly reaching its 2008 handling figure of 4.91 million tons.
Crowley's Puerto Rico Liner Settlement
Crowley Liner Services, Inc. (Crowley) has entered into a settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in the Puerto Rican Cabotage Antitrust Litigation. Although the…
This Day in Naval History – Jan. 19
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When you made it for free, just keep it free. I agree with some footer text. And i'm personally keep that text on footer or somewhere else. But sometimes the wordpress themes maker making annoying text with long text and linked to another website they have. Of course for traffic and their SEO.
I try some wordpress plugins and try to edit the themes, but i'm not a web designer and there is always a technical difficulties. And then i found the way from the internet. And it works. Try to hack your css themes.
First step. Go to your themes directory via cpanel, ftp, or your wordpress admin page. I prefer cpanel, because i always make some of my files on wordpress themes directory set to CHMOD 644.
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<i>Honey Boo Boo</i>'s gassy reality TV family: A stinker, or refreshingly real?
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Premiering in the US last night, the Toddlers and Tiaras spinoff has left critics and viewers in shock. Sure it's puerile junk, but everybody's talking about it today.
We know it's trash, but we'll be darned if we can't look away from the jaw-dropping real life antics of the Thompson family in their new show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo Child.
Premiering in the US last night, the Toddlers and Tiaras spinoff has left critics and viewers in shock. Sure it's puerile junk, but everybody's talking about it today.
Six-year-old beauty pageant contestant Alana Thompson, aka Honey Boo Boo Child, rocketed to viral fame with her smart-mouthed Southern drawl and uninhibited belly flashing on Toddlers and Tiaras
Six months on, Honey Boo Boo has her own show, Kardashian style … only gassier, trashier and minus the bikini babes.
The Thomson clan consists of 17-year-old "Chickadee" (who is pregnant), 15-year-old "Chubs", 12-year-old "Pumpkin", six-year-old Alana, their dad, 40-year-old "Sugar Bear", and 32-year-old "Mama".
If Alana is the Bart Simpson of the show, then "Mama" is Homer.
According to Mama, washing your hair in the bathtub is unhygienic — so she washes it in the kitchen sink…
…a woman's private parts look like a "biscuit"…
… and farting 12-15 times a day will help you lose weight (see her uphold this philosophy in the clip above).
The response from viewers? Well, #honeybooboo is a trending topic on Twitter today, unsurprisingly. And it's not all negative, with many trash-lovers declaring it their new favourite show.
As for the critics, they may be grossed out, but they're at least impressed by how unmanufactured this "cooties and all" family actually is.
"They fart. They eat cheese puffs for breakfast. They revel in being rednecks. They compare their vulvas to Hardee's biscuits. They weigh themselves on national television. They are riveting," writes a reviewer on Jezebel.
"You know a piece of pop culture is onto something when many agree that is that it's signalling the fall of civilisation," declares Gawker.
Trash or treasure? "Mama" gets ready to be a grandparent.


text: David Smith was an Abstract Expressionist best remembered for his large steel sculptures. After moving to New York in 1927, he studied painting at the Art Students League. Smith often supported himself by welding and riveting, skills that later figured in his work. In 1929 he learned about Picasso's Project for Sculpture (1928) and met the painter John Graham (1886–1961), who introduced him to several avant-garde painters and to the work of metal sculptor Julio González (1886–1942). Smith made his first welded metal sculptures in 1933 and committed himself to sculpture from 1935 onward. His "Medals of Dishonor" series (1937–40) was inspired by his travels in Europe and Russia. In 1938 he had his first solo show and his sculpture Head (1938) was purchased by the Museum of Modern Art, New York. After he received a Guggenheim fellowship in 1950, his works expanded in scale and became more abstract; he later added color to some works. In 1962 the Italian government invited him to create 27 sculptures for the Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto. A retrospective at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum traveled to the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, and Tate Modern, London (2006–07).


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Welcome to Sustainability 2.0
Through the years The University Corporation (TUC) has accomplished many successful endeavors through Another TUC Green Project initiative. Understanding the importance of environmental sustainability in doing business responsibly, TUC through CSUN Dining has taken its sustainability efforts to the next level with Sustainability 2.0.
Through the Sustainability 2.0 initiative, CSUN Dining has rolled out the following four pillars of TUC's sustainability efforts.
- The Real Food Challenge
- Food Waste Composting
- Eco-Friendly PUCCs (Plates, Utensils, Cups, and Containers)
- Farmers Market


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My interview on BBC Radio Ulster about Maternal Mental Health – sharing some of my story and the positive impact of Serena Williams sharing her experiences of motherhood.
I was delighted to be on with my friend Nuala Murphy of Moment.Health as we both acknowledged how important it is to have open and honest conversations about this season of life.
We also highlighted (again!) that 80% of NI do not have access to specialist services, that we need an MBU (Mother & Baby Unit) and also funding for more peer support. More information on that here – 80% of N.I. still no access to specialist PMH services.
You can hear us both in the 7 minute video below!
If you're struggling, please know that you are not alone and there is no blame and no shame with needing help and support.
Follow Have you seen that girl? on Facebook HERE & find out more about Moment Health and how to download their App HERE


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Secular Symbols
Freethinkers are science-minded people, skeptics who form their own independent opinions about religions and spiritual matters independent of tradition, authority, or established belief.
Free thinkers include atheists, humanists and many other philosophical, ideological groups that reject supernatural answers to questions and rely on logic combined with reason and empiricism.
Empiricism relies upon evidence discovered through experimentation and is a fundamental part of the scientific method. Emperical evidence is what scientists rely upon to form theories or hypotheses about our natural world. The flying spaghetti monster is an example of an imaginary being whose existance is brought about with absolutely no proof whatsoever. Without the ability to test for actual evidence, the Flying Spaghetti Monster's existance can neither be proven or disproven.
Present your stocking stuffers and office party gifts with unique and unusual printable giftwrap specifically tailored for atheists and agnostics and other free thinkers. Include these images on campouts and gatherings where children can enjoy decorating free thought Spaghetti Monsters, Atoms, Darwin Fishes and more.
Materials To Keep On Hand
Paper Trivia: Did you know that you can only fold a sheet of printer paper in half seven times? Give it a try. It doesn't matter how thick or thin the paper is, once you get to the seventh fold, the paper will not bend or budge.
Sun catchers. To create a translucent, stained glass ornaments effect, apply a bit of lemon oil to the back sides of paper ornaments to create a.
Hang the ornaments on trees, in windows, anywhere bright colorful decorations are desired.
Construct a large paper-tree for the wall with shades of green construction paper. Draw a large tree on a sheet of easel pad paper to tack onto a wall or other flat surface, then decorate with paper ornaments.
- Types of Paper:
- Construction - many colors
- Copier - many colors
- Tissue
- Crepe
- Cardboard
- Cardstock - many colors
- Tracing
- Water-color
- Drawing
- Onionskin
- Paper tubes - TP tissue, paper towel and gift-wrap
- Foam craft sheets - many colors
- Magnet sheets - Make refrigerator magnets
- Stiff Stencil - Paint repeating patterns on items, embroidery, latch-hook rug patterns
- Felt sheets - Make filled or layered ornaments
- Some Mediums & Tools to keep handy for the creative process.
- Colorful Markers - fine to thick point
- Wax Crayons - stock up around school sales
- Water color sets - and plastic tablecloths
- Chalk - many colors
- Colored pencils - many colors
- Tempura finger paints - primary colors - mixing to discover is half the fun
- Paint brushes - fine tip to standard school size child's brush size at least.
- Straws - paper not plastic
- Tooth picks - age appropriate
- Sponges - cut into shapes or purchase for blotting paint shapes
- Needlepoint, embroidery thread and stretcher hoops
- Puffy paint and glitter - to draw words, images and shapes on cloth
- Wine corks
- Celluclay - A handy pulverized paper product that resembles clay for paper mache'
- Modeling clay - reusable, come in colors, good for making molds
- Pottery clay - Only if you expect to use a kiln
- Silicon molds and release spray
- Wooden shapes - to paint for ornaments and gifts
- Decal sheets for window decals
- Cloth scrap pieces left overs from sewing
- Clay modeling tools - ll sorts, combs, forks, dental picks, anything to make interesting cuts and patterns
- Plain tee shirts


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Mother's Day for first time mums should be memorable, exciting and joyful. Make her day all of these things by giving a special, thoughtful gift she will treasure and remember with great fondness always.
First Time Mums Mother's Day Fun Ideas
1. Bath and Body Lotions
New mums often feel guilty for purchasing self-indulgent items such as bath and body lotions. They always appreciate gifts of luxurious bath powders, body creams, bath oils and fragrances. Deliciously smelling bath items can turn that special someone's evenings into a relaxing home spa environment.
2. Cookie Jars
Ceramic or stoneware cookie jars featuring the family name or saying such as "The Smith's Family Cookies" or "Mom's Treats" shows the new mum that you have put some time and thought into having the jar especially decorated for them. Filling the cookie jar with cookies you baked, wrapping the gift in festive paper and topping it with a curly bow makes a delightful and inexpensive Mother's Day gift.
3. One of These Unique Gifts, Perhaps?
A monogrammed beach towel, necklace with her birthstone, a day at the spa (pedicure, facial, the works!), clean her house for free from top to bottom, write a poem or song especially for her and actually sing (or recite) it with musical accompaniment or give her a partially started scrap book of the family along with all the scrap booking supplies she needs.
4. Plan A Surprise First Mum's Day Party
Planning a surprise Mother's Day party is fun, especially if she is not the least bit aware that something secret is going on right under nose. Just make sure everyone involved is aware that it is a surprise party so that no one accidentally spills the secret. For a twist on the surprise party, "kidnap" the new mom, blindfold her and drive her to the location of the party. Don't take the blindfold off until everyone yells "Surprise–Happy Mother's Day"!
5. Splurge!
Because new mums need pampering more than mums who are already well-versed in the art of motherhood, indulge her fancy for designer shoes. Pretty and practical, designer shoes represent a flexible accessory in a woman's wardrobe that can enhance and individualize a simple outfit. Whether the new mum is wearing jeans or an evening dress, designer shoes can jazz up any outfit with style and vivacity.
Outdoors And Home Made Ideas
6. Celebrate Mother's Day At An Amusement Park
Amusement parks offer tons of things to do like rides, games, shows, restaurants and water parks where the group can cool off after a hard day of being jolted and jarred on rides.
7. Present The First-Time Mum With A Specially Made Card
Here are some nifty tips which may inspire you:
- Print free fonts off your computer to use for card messages
- Try some basic origami techniques to decorate cards
- Sprinkle paper punch holes on translucent glue (like glitter but not as messy)
- To easily string very small beads for decorated card borders, dip thread end into glue to stiffen it
- Posterboard is cheaper than card stock and makes very nice cards
- Make tiny metallic stars from using metallic tape and a craft hole puncher
- Recycle those old cards you received in the past by cutting out images and scenes
- Make an easy "lace-up" card by punching holes around the border of the card and threading it with a single piece of yarn or ribbon
- Brush little paint on the bottom of baby's foot and "sign" her card by making an imprint of the foot.
8. A Rose Is A Rose
Plant rose bushes around her house or whatever her favorite flowers may be. Promise you will personally take care of them when she is busy with her little one–and stick to your promise!
9. Babysitting Duty
Offer to babysit so she can spend some much-needed "mum-time" alone or with a special person.
10. A Lifetime Keepsake
Offer to have the first-time mum and her baby professionally photographed. Buy a lovely frame and present the gift to her on Mother's Day.


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So it's that time again, posting about race, adoption, bullying and schools. After all, back-to-school for our families isn't just about new lunchboxes and which uniforms from last year still fit (none of them!). We wonder and worry about how the school will handle a nontraditional family, how much information to share with teachers about our kids' backgrounds, whether the dreaded 'family tree' project will crop up this year, whether we've empowered our kids to handle intrusive questions and racial teasing.
First, links to past posts collecting links on these topics, lots of great links -- start here first, if you haven't been reading the blog for a couple of years:
Back to School Adoption Resources
Adoption in School -- Samples, Handouts & Downloadables
Back to School: Resources on Bullying and Racism
Now some additional links, if you've moved beyond the basics with your kids in school:
Telling the Teachers: Adoption and School, covers both the arguments for telling and for not telling.
Children Left Behind: International Adoption in Our Schools, from Adoption Today magazine. It's not available online, but it can be purchased as a back issue here. And for further information, here's the abstract:
This article discusses the academic challenges faced by orphanage-raised children from overseas who have been adopted by American families, causes of learning problems in adopted children, and major roadblocks at schools due to misconceptions among school personnel regarding international adoptees. The need for persistent cognitive and language intervention to make remediation more effective and reverse detrimental trends in academic performance is stressed.
Can We Talk? How to Explain Adoption at School – Even to Fifth Graders, introducing adoption talk in the upper grades.
Friendships, Social Skills and Adoption, from the Center for Adoption Medicine, looking at why some adopted kids have social issues and tips for helping.
Adoption Awareness in School Assignments, includes some "family tree" alternative forms.
4 Tips to Stop Bullying and Bias Before it Happens: An important issue for adoptive families, since much bullying is rooted in difference -- racial differences, differences in family formation, differences in family structure.
School & Adoption: Navigating IEPs, IDEA, and Special Services, an overview of the requirement that ALL children be accommodated in public education, and services for children with learning issues.


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This is a typical example of the type of work we undertake. "Portrait of a Young Venetian Woman 1505" by Albrecht Durer shows an attractive necklace reproduced by 6of1 using amethyst and freshwater pearl.
As all our products are hand-crafted using original techniques, it is impractical to mass produce them and so we will generally only ever make six of each one. This does not include domestic items or most small dress accessories.
Every replica we produce is supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity which gives the references and materials used, allowing you to date each item accurately and ensure that it is correct for your period/requirements.


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EUR / USD: Greenback's winning march continues
At the end of last week, the dollar strengthened by more than 1%, demonstrating the best dynamics since August 2018. The winning greenback series can be the longest since February 2017. The USD index has been closing in the green zone for already 6 trading sessions in a row.
The demand for the dollar as a safe-haven has been aggravated by the heightened uncertainty surrounding the trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing, as well as the threat of a recurring "shutdown" of the American government that is looming on the horizon.
This week, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and the country's trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, are scheduled to head for the capital city of the Middle Kingdom, where a regular round of talks will take place from February 14 to 15. The period during which the parties have pledged to conclude a trade agreement expires on March 1. If by this time the deal cannot be reached, the United States will raise trade duties from 10% to 25% on Chinese goods worth $ 200 billion.
Meanwhile, negotiations between Republicans and Democrats over the financing of the construction of the Trump Wall on the border with Mexico have again reached an impasse.
According to Mick Mulvaney, the acting head of the White House office, if Congress does not allocate funds for these purposes, Donald Trump is ready to again suspend the work of the federal government after February 15.
The introduction of a state of emergency is called as one of the options for overcoming the dispute.
As for the euro, the fundamental factors are now clearly playing against the single European currency. At present, there is some pressure on the euro due to concerns about fourth-quarter German GDP data, which will be published this week. It is assumed that if the German economy slips into a technical recession, then the entire currency bloc will have a hard time. Given the growth of the dollar, the EUR / USD pair should already be trading below the level of 1.13, but the bulls have not yet left hopes to cling to it. However, the breakdown of this mark can serve as a strong "bearish" signal, indicating continued downward movement in the direction of 1.12.
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50,000 lumberjacks strike for an eight-hour day. – 1917
Alexander Berkman, Emma Goldman, and other radicals were indicted under the new Espionage Act for their anti-draft activities. Goldman and Berkman got two-year prison sentences and $10,000 fines. – 1917
After leading a fierce battle on behalf of sharecroppers and tenant farmers in Alabama, Ralph Gray, a leader on the Croppers' and Farm Workers Union in Tallapoosa County, was brutally murdered by a heavily armed white mob organized by the county's sheriff. – 1931
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Half-million steelworkers began what is to become a 116-day strike that shutters nearly every steel mill in the country. The strike occurred over management's demand that the union give up a contract clause which limited management's ability to change the number of workers assigned to a task or to introduce new work rules or machinery which would result in reduced hours or numbers of employees. The strike's effects persuaded President Eisenhower to invoke the back-to-work provision of the Taft-Hartley Act. The union sued to have the Act declared unconstitutional, but the Supreme Court upheld the law. The union eventually retained the contract clause and won minimal wage increases. The strike led to significant importation of foreign steel for the first time in U.S. history, which replaced the domestic steel industry in the long run. – 1959


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Honda WR-V has been reportedly shown an increase in its sale charts with dealers noting of waiting period of up to 45 days. Reports further indicate that the demands are more for specific colours launched for the vehicle as well. The colour, which is noted to be Carnelian Red, is in demand among customers. And, to get this specific shade, buyers will have to wait for at least a month in India.
As per the vehicle specs, the Honda WR-V includes a 1.5-diesel and 1.2-litre petrol unit. A base price of Rs. 7.75 lakh and a top model price of Rs. 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom price, New Delhi) has been set for the vehicles. Readers should also note that the petrol variant is more popular among buyers due to featured add-ons like push-start button and cruise control. However, all models of the WR-V offer five-speed manual transmission only.
Many demand for an automatic variant as well, but there has not been any update on that model till now. There is also an additional feature option of a contrast roof add-on for Rs. 25,000 for the ones who are interested.
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For some reason I'm not able to send you a private message, so I hope it's ok that I post my question here.
I posted this in the forum, and "gymrat" adviced me to contact you in this matter.
I'm Elina, I come from Sweden but now I live in the US with my husband.
I have always had problems with my skin, so it might not seem very surprising that I'd like to study Holistic/Natural skincare, since it's a big interest of mine. It is important to me, since most of our daily products are polluted with all kinds of stuff, and I have experienced that my own skin can't stand the chemicals in the skin care products.
Do you know of any legit schools/online education in this subject? I don't really know where to start, and it's hard to tell if a website/school is legit or not. And if there are educations, what kind of jobs would they lead to?
I would really appreciate it if you would be willing to help me a little bit with my question!
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Hi Eden, sorry if i'm quite persistent. I was just wondering if it is possible. For example can one make an essential oil out of almond's roots, bark etc? Why is almond only a carrier oil? Can one make an essential oil out of almond plant? Thanks a lot? I'm just asking if it is possible although i know no on has created that yet. Thanks for your reply.
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For 2017, stealth Taiwanese powerhouse Merida has reworked their line performance hardtails: updating 27.5 and 29er carbon models and introducing a new plus-sized option.
Beginning at the sharp end of things, the BIG.Nine and BIG.Seven carbon race hardtails have been revised to reduce weight, increase comfort and stiffness, improve cable routing, and to bring their geometry up-to-date. Really one line, the BIG.Nine and .Seven are race-oriented models with 29in or 27.5 wheels as appropriate for rider size and preference (S-XXL for the former, XS-L for the latter).
The one-by-specific frames use an EPS core and higher-end fibres to achieve an impressive 900g frame weight (BIG.Nine in medium). At the same time, Merida recognise the importance of comfort, flattening both the seat and chainstays and incorporating vibration-damping flax Bio Fibres to keep buzz at bay. The specified Comfort seatpost on BIG.Nines and .Sevens is also flattened near the top, further improving comfort. All this while a massively wide downtube and Boost rear end maintain lateral stiffness for race-style efforts.
Geometry has been tweaked to shorten the bikes' chainstays and head tube for more a more responsive and aggressive ride while the reach has been increased for stability's sake. Internal cable routing is apparently here to stay, and improved thanks to better anchoring at entry and exit points as well as inside of the bottom bracket shell.
For those whose riding style is more maul than scalpel, Merida have announced an aluminium-framed BIG.Trail. With trail riding fun as its goal, all four sizes and three models in the 27.5+ line have slack 67.5° head angles, stubby 428mm chainstays, and come fitted with 35mm stems and 130mm forks. The Boost front and rear ends will take up to 2.8in tyres and sport ISCG 05 chainguide mounts.
The split drive-side chainstay is extremely similar to that seen on some Specialized 27.5+ hardtails- little surprise given Merida's 49% ownership stake in the Big S. Droppers are of course part of the package, with 30.9mm seat tubes and Stealth routing as stock. Pricing and availability have not yet been set.
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Title: [REC] 3 Genesis
Directed By: Paco Plaza
Starring: Leticia Dolera, Diego Martín, Àlex Monner, Emilio Mencheta, Ismael Martínez, Claire Baschet
I'm all for trying something new, but when you've got a film franchise like "REC," certain expectations must be met. Perhaps his fictional virus finally got to him because the fact that writer-director Paco Plaza thinks he can suddenly do away with found footage and horror in the third installment is downright bizarre.
It's Clara and Koldo's (Leticia Dolera and Diego Martín) big day and their family and friends have all come out to see them get married. All is well until Uncle Victor (Emilio Mencheta) starts feeling under the weather. Soon thereafter, Uncle Victor stands on the balcony above the reception and falls over the railing only to rise again and start eating the other guests. Within minutes the party is overrun by the infected.
This portion of the story is everything franchise fans would hope it to be and more. The wedding spin makes for an excellent justification of the found footage technique, Koldo's cousin, Adrián (Àlex Monner), primarily documenting the descent into chaos. And just like "REC" and "REC 2," the scenario is quite horrifying, creating the sensation that you're right there alongside the attendees and trapped in this reception hall with the bloodthirsty. Unfortunately, once the stage is set, "REC 3" does a complete 180, not only ruining everything that was achieved in the opening meltdown, but severely spoiling the franchise.
Rather than stick with the found footage technique, which was working quite well, "REC 3" abandons the key component, tossing aside an element that's so pivotal to the series' success. There's nothing wrong with the camera coverage from that point on, but it does create a serious disconnect between this new installment and the first two films.
The more detrimental alteration is the change in tone. "REC" and "REC 2" are dark, disturbing and meant to scare. "REC 3" is a parody. Rather than let the infected wait in the shadows and then pounce, here, Plaza lets the camera sit on Uncle Victor with an odd and bloody grin on his face in a failed attempt at evoking humor. Things get particularly absurd when Koldo decides to play knight in shining armor – literally. And then there's the fact that amidst every blood bath, our heroes appear to be ingesting infected blood. There are some great shots of the bride and groom covered in gore, but you're too busy wondering whether or not it's seeping into their system to enjoy the imagery. And that imagery and the novelty of zombie-like people invading a wedding is really all "REC 3" has going for it. Dolera and Martín give it their best shot, but the situation is just too silly to take seriously in the least and that, in turn, makes "REC 3" far less frightening than its predecessors, if this can even be linked to its predecessors.
No, sequels can't simply copy what worked before, but when someone comes back for more "REC," there are expectations, like found footage and horror, both of which are almost entirely absent from "REC 3." Plaza had the novelty with the wedding backdrop; it should have been so easy to take the basics from the first two films and simply apply them here, but rather than stick with a good thing, he changes it entirely and is bound to lose franchise fans for it.
And regardless of franchise fans' reception of the film, "REC 3" just isn't a very good movie. The opening sequence would make for a top-notch short film, but everything that follows is absolutely disastrous, story-wise and tonally, too. Besides Clara and Koldo's dedication to one another, little to nothing is established, turning "REC 3" into a display of faceless carnage rather than the story of real people trying to survive.
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Acting: B-
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Welcome to the Crosswoods Homeowners' Association
Located in the heart of Citrus Heights, California, Crosswoods has been dubbed the "Jewel of Citrus Heights."
Learn more about Crosswoods by checking out the About Us link & the article written on Crosswoods by the talented author and resident, Beatrice Bailey under the Homeowner's Perspective link.
The Board of Directors are also listed on the site, along with the Agendas & Minutes from recent meetings.
Learn more about the Committees & volunteers that make up Crosswoods. These volunteers dedicate their precious time to keeping Crosswoods absolutely timeless.
If you misplaced your newsletter and need to reference an article, you can retrieve old issues of the Crosswoods Reporter under The Newsletter link.
Visit the Photo Gallery and view photos of Crosswoods' beautiful landscape. See why Homeowners are in love Crosswoods and eager to stay.
In case you are unable to visit the office during regular business hours, you can now access important documents and forms online. You have the luxury of printing them from the comfort of your home.
View important updates and notifications from the Association under Announcements.
FYI: Crosswoods rental capacity is 20% of 451 homes. We are currently at 94% of the maximum allowable rentals. There are 5 rental spaces left as of this update.
Last update: 10/4/2016


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By: Filemón. V
Published: October, 2013
It has been my experience that when you ask members of the different operating departments in a company what their basic purpose or their reason for being, you normally get answers related to their basic functions. The Sales department will frequently respond that their reason for being is to reach sales and volume objectives, obtain the highest possible distribution and exhibition levels and to maintain a healthy accounts receivable position.
The responses related to the area's basic function are more recurrent as you progress down in each department's structure. Rarely does it permeate throughout operational areas that their reason for being is to make money or to make the highest possible profit and return on investment. Successful companies have managed to convey that every individual in the organization can contribute to the company's products' positioning and to the profit which ensures the firm's long term viability.
The Sales Organization
Given the impact that the sales organization has on overall company results, any effort to focus the group on making money will have a significant repercussion on the company's profit picture.
Particularly in consumer product markets, the Trade is becoming highly concentrated and more operationally sophisticated. New Point of Purchase disciplines have emerged to improve turnover and profit per square meter. Trade Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Marketing have changed salesperson profiles over time.
Aside from the traditional traits: assertiveness, empathy, ability to communicate, discipline, need to excel, confidence, etc., salespeople have new demands. Among these are strategic thinking, in-depth knowledge of their company and its products, understanding of their client's needs and strategies. Available to them is now the ability to turn concepts into specific actions and obtaining the optimum benefits from the Point of Purchase tools.
These demands require a higher educational level and hence raise the bar for activities which provide job satisfaction.
A system to measure Sales' effectiveness based on Profit per Client will not only improve the company's profit picture but will also provide a scheme whereby the salespersons can act as businesspeople and be measured accordingly. In order to implement the process, the salesperson´s compensation structure must be modified.
Profit per Client is a result of a Cost-to-Serve process
"Cost-to-Serve (CTS) is an approach that helps companies recognize that bottom-line profitability, not sales volume or gross margin, is the true measure of success. It incorporates a broad view of costs, so you can track, measure, and model every element of the equation to help improve profits. It gives companies the information necessary for them to focus the right level of resources on the right customers and segments" Frank Burkitt, Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
If your company is already into the Cost-to-Serve process, you are more than ready to implement a salespersons compensation structure based on Profit per Client. If you have not instituted this discipline in your organization you can use the sales data available in the commercial area to build a model which will serve as a platform for successful future CTS implementation.
Basic steps to implement a profit oriented sales organization
The Profit per Client Information
The Profit per Client analysis must include the following for each client and SKU in the product line:
- Gross Sales minus Discounts and Allowances yield the Net Sales figure for every SKU.
- Product Costs. Use the average product unless a specific cost can be assigned to an identifiable client (special formulation, packaging, etc.)
- Net Sales minus total identifiable product cost will provide the Gross Margin. The sum of all SKU margins will provide the product line Gross Margin per Client.
- All identifiable Point of Purchase activities which can be assigned to a specific client (Promotion costs, Shopper Marketing activities, Special exhibition material, etc.)
- Total distribution cost (Freight, special handling and storage, additional to normal inventory demands)
- Financial cost of average monthly accounts receivable.
The final result is a Profit per Client figure
Sales' top management must be thoroughly briefed on the Profit per Client structure. Since this is highly sensitive information a decision has to be made as to how far down the Sales Force structure will the detailed information be provided. The objective is to safeguard vital data and at the same time, give each tier in the Sales organization the adequate information to develop their sales strategy.
The compensation structure should reflect the impact that the different levels of the sales organization have on the final profit per client figure. The total compensation must be divided; a proportion based on Profit per Client and a portion based on traditional sales objectives (Sales, volume, distribution, accounts receivable, etc.) The higher up in the sales organization the higher the portion based on profits.
The Sales Organization has to be trained in this new discipline. With the Trade becoming ever more sophisticated and operationally complex, a basic objective of the Profit per Client strategy is to turn every member of the sales force into sales executives, not mere order takers. Every element in the Profit per Client structure has a positive or negative impact on the final profit picture.
- Unit Net Sales can be reduced or increased by the level of discounts and allowances which the salesperson negotiates.
- Product Line profitability is increased or reduced according to a sales mix skewed toward the higher or lower margin SKU's.
- The Point of Purchase activities will impact profitability depending on their ability to generate additional volume at a reasonable cost.
- Clients who have lower days outstanding and who require lower inventories will generate a higher profit due to lower working capital costs, etc.
The salesmen's focus on client profits has to be reconciled with other activities which are similarly focused on profitability (Trade Marketing, Internal or Trade Category Management, Shopper Marketing). One way to accomplish this is by modifying their compensation structure so that it mirrors the Sales Area's compensation structure
Changing the sales organization to a focus based on making money, has important benefits in addition to improving the profit picture
In order to set quantifiable objectives for the sales organization, the company will have to invest considerable time and effort in developing a Profit per Client figure that is timely and reliable.
- The information has to be developed for all SKU's and the total product lines which the sales organization handles.
- Every element that has an impact on the Profit per Client number has to be analyzed and quantified.
- The Profit per Client information has to be maintained and updated.
This information is a formidable tool to develop and implement product, marketing and sales strategies. It provides a unique instrument to rapidly and effectively measure a strategy's success or failure
Sales, Marketing and Account Receivables areas will be constantly reminded of the profit objectives. Sales will become more critical of plans and materials they receive from sales support areas as they impact on their take home pay. The system promotes constant evaluation of all sales/marketing activities to correct deficiencies and to repeat successful efforts.
The system fosters creativity and initiative among the sales organization; the idea is to promote an entrepreneurial spirit.
A compensation system based on Profit per Client is a self liquidating effort. Properly designed, the additional profit generated, will more than compensate the increased take home pay. The more money the salesperson makes the more successful the program.
The system connects very easily with the Trade's objectives since they pursue the same profit goals through increased volume, rapid turnover and effective Point of Purchase support.
Implementation of this scheme will lead to increased sales force morale and job satisfaction due to a higher take home pay and a direct relation between personal efforts and measurable results.
If your organization eventually moves toward the implementation of a full Cost-to-Serve process you will have taken a head start in one of the areas that has a very close link to the financial success of the company, the Sales Organization.
All opinions expressed are those of the author. Strategy Business Group Blog is an independent and neutral platform dedicated to generating debate around the key topics that shape global, regional and industry agendas.


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Category: 300 News Posted by: admin A rapper, a pastor, two teens and a city girl on this weekend's movies.
FOCUS GROUP: Will '300' be the magic number?
Article Date: March 8, 2007 | Publication: Los Angeles Times | Author: Deborah Netburn
Source: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/la-spinoffs-focusgroup8mar08,1,1295037.html
We've assembled representatives of some of Hollywood's key demographics. Each week, our group weighs in on the coming weekend's releases, letting us know whether all the script fixes, the re-shoots and the product tie-in campaigns have added up to a movie they are likely to see.
"300," the movie based on Frank Miller's graphic novel of the same name is the only film opening wide this week so we encouraged our group of Hollywood outsiders to sound off a little longer than usual. We also made sure that each of them watched a trailer of the film before speaking with us, because with this movie it's all about the visuals. Also, note our pastor's struggle with his love of action and his refusal to see R rated films. He's all torn up!
The Christian
Keenan Roberts: Senior pastor of New Destiny Christian Center in Northglenn, Colo., as well as director of the ministries of the Hell House Outreach.
The Rapper
GLC: An artist on Kanye West's label. Originally from Chicago, he now lives in Los Angeles where he is at work on his album.
The Teens
Justin Scharf: 18, freshman at Georgia State University. He is 6-foot-3, listens to a lot of music, and works at Starbucks.
Elena Roye: 13, a seventh-grader at a middle school in Westchester County, N.Y.
The City Girl
Carol Creighton: 30, lives in Manhattan. She is a solutions manager at a consulting firm and lives with her best friend Mindy.
Another adaptation of a Frank Miller graphic novel in the vein of "Sin City," although this one recounts the ancient Battle of Thermopylae.
Pastor Keenan: "My teenage son has been lobbying for our attendance at this on opening night for several weeks. I had no idea what it was rated, and hadn't cared before now. Then today I told him from everything I've seen it's rated R, and he said, 'Who cares?' So this is a dilemma. He said either we go together and see it or I'll just have to sneak out and go see it anyway. If I told him he wasn't going he wouldn't do that, but he just really really wants to see it. It's a very interesting and intriguing question. On one hand I know he wants to see it and I want him to be able to see it. The truth is all that action and energy--I would eat it up. What really bothers me about the Rs is the sex and nudity. If there is sex and nudity you can absolutely forget it, no negotiation. But because of our family, we know our kids and we know what kind of family we are all about, language is not a problem. We are not going to go out cussing tomorrow. But I'm also thinking why have standards if you are not going to uphold them? And he knows how we feel about standards. I really don't know. I really want to seek out a way for him to get to see it. So, this may have to be part one of this story for us �stay tuned to see what happens in the Roberts' household."
GLC: "I want to see that because in 'Sin City' Jessica Alba looked real good in and Rosie O'Dawson [sic] looked good too. I liked the cinematography alone from the commercials and it makes me feel like I will be strong as [stuff] when I walk out of the theater. I want to see it so I can feel like a warrior! I'm interested in the color and the way it pops. That's cold, the way they go from color to black and white, it's like the transformation of Michael Jackson--how he was once in color and now he is white."
Justin: "I've seen the trailer a couple of times. I'm very interested in it actually. This guy I work with is a wrestler and he's been talking about it forever. He's going to see it at the IMAX theater, but I think that is kind of goofy. I saw an article in The New York Times about it, how it is a metaphor for George Bush. I'm going to say that is pretty much retarded. There is no reading into what Frank Miller does. It is stylized violence and that's exactly what the trailer looks like. If you are reading into it, you have too much time on your hands. I'm going to see this when it comes out. This should be good one."
Elena: "I want to see it. I mean I would see it. It seems a little too like maybe scary-ish, but it seems like a well made movie, like really well made, and it seemed kind of educational because it is really serious and stuff. It looked cool, but I don't know if I'm going to see that movie with my friends."
Carol: "Looks really really neat, but bloody, so I doubt I'll see it."
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An explosion of thunder cut across the morning sky heralding the percussion of heavy falling rain drumming around Echo's car. He stirred in the driver's side seat blinking away the horrific images of blood and fire which pursued him through his restless sleep.
Curtains of water rolled down his windows cutting off his view of the outside world. He could not recall pulling over for the night nor when he decided to sleep in his car instead of purchasing a cheap room at the Stardust Motel near the edge of town.
Every fiber of his being ached. Much of the night before had been a blur; a whirlwind of images replaying at breakneck speed in his pounding head. The satchel, Officer Wednesday, the fire, the woman in the strange mask.
He threw up his arms to inspect his skin. His flesh was still ghost white; a thick black claw capping each fingertip. Angling the rearview mirror deep set black eyes with forest green irises met his gaze in the reflection.
"What the fuck am I? W-what's going on?"
The pounding rain was deafening. He pulled at his clothes frantically confirming the sudden and disturbing change to his body. It hadn't been a dream. Something had happened to him and it had everything to do with the woman in the strange mask and his unexpected return home.
A rapping on the driver's side window propelled him out of his chaotic confusion and out of his seat. His head hit the low ceiling of the car. He searched in vain for sunglasses. Why didn't he wear sunglasses? Why didn't he at least own sunglasses?
Again a heavy rapping sounded over the beating rain. A blurred figure stood outside the car door. In his frantic frenzy to figure out what had happened to him, he hadn't noticed the water broken tail lights glowing through his windshield.
The details of the vehicle in front of him were impossible to make out through the water falling in sheets over every window. He could only make out that it was a light colored van; possibly an SUV.
Uncertain whether to roll down the window or peel off blindly Echo sat silent and still. His heart beating hard against his chest. The rapping came again. Louder and growingly impatient. The muffle shouts of a man coming through the window.
He reached up and turned the key in the ignition only enough to run power through the car. He exhaled a heavy breath and rolled down his window.
"Shit man! Finally! Hey we found him! He's good!" Ivan Rose, a stocky man, laughed and called over to the vehicle parked in front of Echo's car.
Ivan's smile was bright and warm. He crouched over, his shaggy brown hair wet and plastered close around his head. He wore an old olive drab army issue jacket over a black t-shirt depicting an anime mech robot in battle ready stance and loose fit jeans that had once been several darker shades of blue. His was the first friendly face Echo had seen since returning to Hanford. It had been a great relief.
"Dude! You look awesome!" There was an exuberant energy rolling off Ivan like a reunion of friends, but also something more. Powerful. Otherly.
"But how…?"
"Look just follow us back to our place. We can help you."
"Wait. We? Who else…How did you find me? How did you know I was here?"
Echo stuck his head out the window to see a large white van sitting in front of his car. A familiar bone thin hand complete with lit cigarette extended coolly out the window and retreat back inside. Definitely his old friend Jack Curio.
They were surrounded by barren muddy fields; literally in the middle of nowhere. The road was about ten feet to the right of them. The sky was choked on dark and malicious clouds beating down the earth below. Explosions of thunder accompanied bright and sudden flashes of electrically charged white light.
Echo looked backed to Ivan to ask, "How did you guys…"
"Just follow us man. We'll explain everything at our place."
Without waiting for Echo to nod in agreement he ran back to the van soaking from the pouring rain. He knew Echo enough to trust them and follow. Moments later both vehicles were on the road heading towards town.


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Autumn Jersey Cycle Tour
- Island-wide cycling network makes cycling a pleasure
- 100 miles of cross-island routes
- Plenty of cycle shops and hire facilities
- Explore 50-miles of 'Green Lanes' where pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders have priority over cars, and motorists must slow to 15 miles an hour.
- Download the Jersey Cycle Guide & Map
The Channel Isle of Jersey may not spring to most cyclist's minds as a touring destination (c'mon it is only a small island, isn't it?) but there are 350 miles of quiet roads, byways and lanes to explore. Add to this the steep hills to and from the spectacular beaches and there are plenty of routes to satisfy a few days touring needs.
We set off from Poole in Dorset, leaving the car in the car park and cycling on-board the catamaran for the 4 hour journey past the other Channel Islands. Just for once the cyclists took priority over the car as we were ushered into the parking bays, tethered our bikes and made our way up the stairs to the passenger deck and our reserved seating. The weather was a bit rough and not many people took advantage of the cafe and bar on-board but once we arrived in St Helier and wheeled our bikes off the catamaran we felt fine.
We cycled the two miles to our hotel in the rush hour but Jersey has very well signposted cycle routes along the sea front, past the power station and only a short distance on the road. The drivers are courteous and considerate, waving us across the road and giving us right of way at junctions. It was a little nerve-wracking for the first day or two as our local Essex drivers are, shall we say, not usually so polite and we were not used to being made to feel so special!
We had chosen a 3 star hotel on the seafront, all the rooms were en-suite with a TV and tea maker, the hotel had a bar, games room with a pool table so we were happily entertained after the evening meal and a few drinks.
Our first days cycling commenced after an excellent cooked breakfast. The group of 7 club cyclists assembled outside the garage, where they were storing our bikes overnight, for the usual morning discussion about the weather, clothing and route. We chose to cycle along the sea front eastwards past the Napoleonic fortifications, Martello towers and the dramatic coast line towards Gorey. At the harbour we stopped to take photos of Mont Orgueil castle and of ourselves in various silly poses before heading northwards along the coast road.
Our morning coffee and doughnut stop was at the Breakwater café where we huddled inside discussing whether the drizzling rain was in fact, only a sea mist. Outside we picked up Cycle Route 1 past Rozel Bay through tiny country lanes until we came to the infamous hill that is Bouley Bay. Pete was at the front of the group and as he went round an extremely sharp hair pin bend, he was on the centre white line but unfortunately so was the one and only car ascending the hill. The rest of us managed to avoid running Pete over and he quickly picked himself up, checked nothing was broken and we carried on to the Black Dog pub in the Bay. The bar man kindly provided antiseptic spray and plasters and we all admired and took photos of the "street pizza" that was Pete's buttock!
After an excellent lunch we climbed back out of Bouley Bay and zig-zagged through the lanes until we picked up another Cycle Route back to St Helier and a visit to the pharmacy for Pete. The rest of us visited a Cycle shop and negotiated a nice discount from the VAT-free prices.
Day two we cycled from the hotel westwards through St Helier on the cycle route along the sea front past Elizabeth Castle, then through the town northwards until we picked up Cycle Route 9, then Route 5 and Route 3. These Cycle Routes are fairly well sign posted and use a mixture of quiet roads and Green Lanes, a network of narrow lanes where cyclists, walkers, red squirrels and horse riders take precedence over cars and the speed limit is 15 mph.
We met a couple of local Jersey cyclists at the Living Legend for a coffee and they joined us for a meandering route to the north coast and our lunch stop at a converted watermill, now a pub in Greve de Lecq. Another excellent lunch and a photo opportunity before we climbed out of the bay and explored the north west coast for a while before we noticed that we had lost Colin and the last sighting of him was on a cliff top, camera in hand about 10 minutes earlier. Now when you bear in mind that the lanes have a bewildering number of junctions, we worried for a minute or two then remembered that the whole island is only 9 miles long, so how lost could he possibly be?
We caught up with him as we cycled down the west coast along Five Mile Road past the C.I. Military Museum and the nature reserve. Just before we got to Corbière lighthouse we rejoined Cycle Route 1 for an exhilarating downhill ride on the old railway track all the way to St Aubin's Harbour (once the capital of Jersey where it gained riches from 18th century privateers). After afternoon tea we continued along the sea front on the cycle path all the way through St Helier and back to our hotel.
The third day most of us decided to take a day trip to St Malo on the catamaran, only £25 return with our bikes for the hour's journey. We had planned this and brought our passports. The weather was a "heavy sea mist" but the road to Calconne was quiet with rolling hills and we arrived in time for lunch, the 3 course menu for only 12E included the obligatory Moules Marinière washed down with French beer in one of the many cafés in the harbour area. We got back to the old walled city of St Malo, round trip about 35 miles, in time for ice cream and a wander around the shops before boarding the catamaran back to St Helier.
On our last day we picked up Cycle Route 4 which was part track and lanes through the centre of the island past the Jersey War Tunnels to our lunch stop at Jersey Goldsmiths. Although the daily mileages were only about 30 miles, we explored the varied country and coastal routes of Jersey, criss-crossing the Cycle Routes and enjoying good food and very polite locals.
Travel on the catamaran and the hotel accommodation was booked with Condor Breaks who provided an excellent map and information. Jersey is suitable for all club cyclists and can be quite challenging around the north of the island or quite flat along the south coast with miles of an intricate network of cycle routes and Green Lanes. Spring and Autumn are ideal times to visit but the winters are mild too with lots to see and do.
Guest Blogger: Lynda George


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Goal met and surpassed! ALL $50+ pledgers get to choose a charm! These aren't the finals, they will be cel shaded.
There's not a lot of time left, but more than enough to get to the next stretch goal of $1,500! That goal will give EVERYONE a head sketch/doodle in your books! I can manage pencil sketches without killing my time. 😀 So pledge now! All profits go to a good home!
– Tiff
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According to authorities, a man suffered personal injuries in a crash on Interstate 40 near Harrison Avenue in Raleigh.
One driver fled the scene after the crash and the other required hospitalization at Wake Med for a broken neck.
According to 49-year-old Jimmy Brown, he doesn't remember what happened after his Geo Prizm was struck by a silver Lexus early on the morning of December 27.
Authorities believe the Lexus' driver was traveling at a high rate of speed before rear-ending Brown's vehicle. Brown said the driver was going so fast that he had no time to get out of the way and could only brace for the impact. He said the last thing he remembered was saying to himself, "oh no," before waking up on a stretcher.
According to doctors, Brown's neck was fractured and he will likely have to wear a neck brace for quite a while.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Carolina Highway Patrol.


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