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Church of Lucifer set to open in Old Town Spring, TX
In quaint Old Town Spring, a new church is truly the first of its kind.
The church that will soon be opening doors isn't any old church -- it's the Greater Church of Lucifer."
In about 3 1/2 weeks the Houston area will see the doors open on the first known home of the GCOL right down the street from "Christian" churches, antique stores and flower shops. But church leaders said it's not that Lucifer.
"A Luciferian would find it insulting to bow before any perceived deity," co-founder and Luciferianism expert Michael Ford said. "We don't believe as a basis in the existence of a deity that wants us to worship it."
Luciferianism has been around in some form for centuries, but this is the first time members have erected a building to conduct services.
One of the co-founders, who goes by the pen name Jacob No, said for people who visit, they'll get a different kind of church experience.
"We do not have a preacher," No said. "We do not have somebody saying, 'This is the way it has to be, you have to live this way.'"
Although some of their symbols may be disturbing to outsiders, leaders said they view Lucifer not in the Christian view as the devil, but as a source of light that challenges people to think outside the box.
For them, it's all about the individual.
"We're giving a platform for people to explore themselves with ultimate freedom," No said. "They will be able to look in the mirror and say, 'I understand you better.'"
The GCOL is scheduled to officially open on Oct. 30 and leaders say they are getting interest from people all over the world who want to attend that grand opening.


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Spirit of life and love, blow into our lives.
Empower us, fill us with hope, lead us to be people of of the Spirit.
Though our spirits may be willing, sometimes our flesh is weak,
and our actions show the power of the works of the flesh.
Idolatry, impurity, envy, anger, dissension, carousing, licentiousness...
things that try to take control of our lives.
In your grace, strengthen us,
so that the Fruits of the Spirit would flow through our actions and our lives.
Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control..
help us make these the touchstones of our lives.
We pray in the name of the Risen Christ.

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In the limited-overs format, Bangladesh have become increasingly competitive since 2012, but in Test cricket they always remained underachievers. There were flashes of hope, but in the blink of an eye those ebbed with horrifying exhibitions, with Bangladesh's ability to play Test cricket remaining questionable. But steadily, though somewhat late, Bangladesh are getting into the groove and starting to play Test cricket the way it should be played.
Bangladesh's biggest downside in Test cricket had been their lack of discipline in batting. Time and again, Bangladesh batsmen failed to stand up to big totals and surrendered meekly. Thankfully, this year, the world noticed how audaciously Bangladeshi batsmen stood up to face the challenge. They showed this in Galle, Chittagong and Dhaka - assuring everyone that Bangladesh cricket is finding its feet in the Test arena.
In the first Test in Chittagong, the Kiwi tail wagged and posted a mammoth total. Bangladesh started shoddily as both the openers walked back to the pavilion cheaply; however, that didn't shake the batting order as the middle order scripted a fightback to take first innings lead and eventually draw the match. In Mirpur too, the batsmen replied doggedly. There was that natural instinct to go after the bowling but not without discipline. In the past, Bangladesh suffered due to the lack of discipline in batting but it wasn't the case in this two-Test series.
Bangladesh have plenty of positives to take from this 0-0 draw. Their never-say-die attitude has been awe-inspiring throughout, with the emergence of Mominul Haque being one of biggest gains. His boldness and ice-cool temperament worked like a spell of calmness for the middle-order. He has made the number four position his own through sheer skill, talent and right attitude. His gutsy display throughout the two Tests instilled confidence in his team-mates that they can face up to the New Zealand challenge. Mominul built a strong foundation on which the others capitalised to turn the Test series into a step in the right direction for Bangladesh cricket. Very seldom have Bangladesh been seen to stay consistent throughout a Test series, and though it will be too early to pronounce that the ghost of inconsistency has been buried, Bangladesh can take a lot of heart from their collective performance.
Despite the lack of opportunity to play enough Test cricket and despite various unwanted situations on and off the field, Bangladesh's performance against New Zealand needs to be appreciated. Like the previous Test series against the Kiwis, this one had not been a jolly-bash but an evenly fought contest between two teams and it was all possible due to Bangladesh's newfound fighting spirit.
Well fought Bangladesh!
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Almost 20 years ago, I got a cat. It was supposed to be "we got a cat," but the breakup was final and sharp, and I was as depressed as I'd ever been in my life. I met the kitten with my boyfriend, but afterwards I kept going back to visit this kitten to alleviate my depression. I named the cat Sebastian and he became my long-term relationship, the one guy I felt I could rely on. He was my companion for 15 years.
When Sebastian died, my husband's cat was distraught from losing his companion. I got another cat, a rescue kitty I named Selena. It wasn't her fault, but the history of her abuse turned her into an aggressive, territorial, vicious kitty and I had to surrender her to keep my son safe.
Then I went to college for three years and had exactly zero time for a pet.
That got turned on its head on Tuesday, and now we have two kittens, Gamora and Nebula. They're beautiful cats, gray and black and athletic with deep amber eyes. They're difficult to tell apart until you get to know them, then they are as different as night and day.
While I would like to be curmudgeonly about it and say I didn't want the cats and I don't want to take care of them. And, part of me would be right, because I don't feel like I have the time to be a responsible cat owner. However, my husband and I had that conversation, and he is the responsible cat owner. I'm in the side car for this one.
I do have to admit though, that there is something warm and lovely about having fur babies back in the house. The little vroomy noises they make when they run up or down the stairs, the snuffles, the purrs, and the graceless piles of sleeping furballs. They're well-behaved, too. No claws, no teeth, they know how to communicate with people. They also don't freak out in a room full of humans or run away and hide. They are social creatures.
Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. I'm learning that you can't predict the future, no matter how hard you plan for it. It's the hardest thing to grasp, that life is chaos and no matter what steps you take, something will come up that will derail you. On the other hand, that's no reason to not plan – just stay flexible, bon bebes.


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Gov. Paul "How Did I Ever Get This Job?' LePage is expected to veto a bill providing first responders and at-risk users with Naloxone, a nasal-spray-like drug that can reverse overdoses, because he thinks it will encourage drug use, just like when you get pulled bloody and barely alive from the wreckage of a head-on car crash and then promptly think "Wow that was fun I wanna do that again," even though statistics show the exact opposite, and users who come back from a near-death overdose widely report it as "not a pleasant feeling," and virtually all scientific research and public policy - American Medical Association, American Public Health Association, World Health Organization, Office of National Drug Control Policy - argue that Naloxone works, as does the so-called "harm reduction" approach that recognizes addiction as an unhappy fact of life and "We cannot arrest our way out of (it)." Still, LePage keeps trying. Using the laughably simplistic, entirely discredited rhetoric of the Reagan-era War On Drugs - "We must hunt down drug dealers and get them off the streets. We must protect our citizens from drug-related crimes and violence." – LePage has requested money for more drug agents while at the same time repeatedly cutting funding for substance abuse programs, leading to closures; limiting the time Mainers can get heroin replacement therapies under Medicaid; and vetoing bills to provide legal immunity for both health providers who administer Naloxone and anyone else who calls 911 during a suspected overdose in order to save their life, evidently following the logic that if you want to help or change someone, it's harder to do it they're, you know, dead. Thanks in part to LePage's actions, they increasingly are: Fatal heroin overdoses in Maine have quadrupled, with 163 drug-induced deaths last year. From Attorney General Janet Mills: "Each of these deaths represents a waste of a life, a preventable tragedy." Save us from idiots in power; all of us deserve so much better.
"It's time to stop grandstanding and spewing empty propaganda, Governor. You're missing several pieces of the puzzle...(And) while you count beans, we continue to count bodies." - addiction and recovery counselor Jim LaPierre


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We've all heard the saying, "If it's not broken, don't fix it". But what happens when you're unsure if the thing is broken? Have you ever been in a situation where you want something to work so badly, that you become blind to reality? I'm scared I'm starting to find myself in this situation. It's crazy and kind of unfair how some things start out so perfectly, but over time the perfection starts to wear off, and the cracks begin to show. I'm desperately waiting for someone or something to swoop in with some super glue, so I can put back together what's falling apart right before my eyes.
While I'm wishing for glue, I also start to wonder if this thing is worth saving. I don't want to be apathetic, but I'm starting to become that way. Some things are two way streets, and in my situation, I feel like I'm the only one driving. I'm just really confused about this whole thing, and I am wishing and waiting for a sign to let me know what I should do. I'm more than willing to glue this back together, but I need help from the person that's contributing to the cracks.
On top of things falling apart around me, I've just been feeling super stressed lately. I've been getting really swamped with school work. My responsibilities at home are starting to take a toll on me. I haven't been sleeping as much as I would like to. I'm still trying really hard to get healthy, and it's been super hard just finding the time to work out, and meditate. But I'm dedicated to these healthy changes, so even though I'm super stressed now, I really think my hard work will pay off in the long run.
I kind of believe my goal of living a healthier life, is one of the reasons I'm starting to reevaluate certain situations. I just want to live the best life I possibly can, and be surrounded by people that have similar goals. We all deserve the very best, and I think sometimes we have to make tough decisions for our own benefit in the long run. Glue can hold things together pretty well, but unless the bigger issue is addressed, whatever you're gluing together will just continue to crack.
So I challenge you to: Address the bigger issue in your life, don't just rely on glue to fix your problems. And do what's best for you; don't worry about the implications, sometimes you have to put yourself and your needs first.
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HOLLYWOOD REPORTER – Taraji P. Henson, Zoe Saldana, Jack Black and more are also part of the walk's class of 2018.
Snoop Dogg, Shonda Rhimes, "Weird Al" Yankovic and late entertainers Bernie Mac and Steve Irwin will be receiving stars on Hollywood's Walk of Fame next year.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce on Thursday revealed the 2018 honorees.
Other recipients include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Taraji P. Henson, RuPaul, Simon Cowell, Jennifer Lawrence, Zoe Saldana and Lynda Carter.
Jack Black, Anthony Anderson, Carrie Underwood and Mary J. Blige are also part of the Walk of Fame's class of 2018.
So are business magnate Richard Branson and Steve Jones, the former Sex Pistols guitarist turned radio host.
Anyone can nominate a celebrity for Walk of Fame star consideration.
Selections are made by a Chamber of Commerce committee.
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I kick until my chest burns and starts to heave, then I angle upward. It's further than I thought to the surface. I claw at the water. It would be stupid to die drowning in the river, but I'm gasping against my closed mouth. Clawing fingers tear through the surface an instant before my mouth opens of its own accord.
Warm air breaks against my face. Filling lungs ache with relief. I open water-stung eyes and get my bearings. I'm about two dozen yards from the pier and maybe half that far to my right a boat glides toward the moorings, about ten yards long with many oars. I roll onto my back and kick slow and hard, trying not to make any noise as I catch my breath.
Lying on my back, I look back to the camp. At the center of the madness, surrounded by heat distortions, steaming flagstones, and falling scraps of ashen cloth stands Agafya. His shaggy body, his thick hair and beard, his dark eyes, and huge hands seem more an honorific statue to some primeval god than a living, breathing being. He wears nothing but the blood of his enemies. The hair on his arm catches fire; as he pats it out, he turns to point at a nearby bush.
His finger stays pointed and a moment later out of the bush staggers the bagpiper. His beet-red face pinches around his pipe, and red stains his white shirt in several places, but the gangly instrument under his arm and over his shoulder continues its droning defiance.
A rifleman near Agafya points his weapon at the piper, but Agafya casually sets his hand on the gun and snaps it like a pencil.
I am unable to look away.
The piper watches the broken halves of the rifle roll across the steaming flagstones to stop against one of the many sword-cut corpses. He switches to a new tune; a slow one I've heard before but don't know the name of. While holding one long note, that magnificent musician lifts the middle finger of his right hand from the pipe to present Agafya the bird.
The Russian drives his blade into the ground and leaves it. He claps his hands once and a cry like a bark accompanies the slap of his thighs. It looks like a war-dance, but in his movements come the ripples of hidden powers. Pale, gleaming nothing wimples between his palms – not light, not color, but a living nothingness, emptiness given shape. It ripples in the air and all color edges toward it as if drawn down a drain.
The color and memory of the bagpiper blaze suddenly bright, searing though his skin as if the flame of them were whipped by a storm-wind. His identity, history, self, all evaporate from his mouth and eyes, sucked to that white gate Agafya opened. The pipe falls silent then clatters to the ground. The piper remains, his face a gap as sucking as an empty grave.
Agafya steps toward him, pushing the energy in his hands as if trying to force it into the hollow man's body, but it rebels, lances lightning into the ground and sky, and recoils on him – leaching color from his hands and arms until he ends his dance and it winks out as if it never was.
To my second sight his dance seemed a primitive mockery of the same one Maya moved with supreme skill at my mother's request. But maybe that was a dream, or maybe I'm only seeing such a similarity as I might notice in two different poems written in the same unknown language.
The hollow thing charges Agafya, oozing aggression in a sickly pale color. The huge, naked man catches that empty head in his palm and, with a flick of his wrist, snaps its neck like a dog shaking a rabbit. He seems momentarily annoyed, but then he looks about at the carnage and fire and he draws a breath of it that feeds a smile on his face.
Agafya stands as though the fire, guns and blood were his clothing, as though he were born not from a woman's womb as ordinary men are, but from the gush of blood from a wound inflicted in the earth.
A shot smacks the water two feet from me.
On the dock, a man little more than a silhouette points a rifle my way. I drop under the water and swim. The pitch-black current would make it easy to get turned around. If I swim the wrong way and come out closer to a gunman, I die.
My arms turn to sodden rope from swimming hard. I can keep my head above water but I'm no fish. The tingle of something whisking past my leg is a harsh motivator. Pain like a cramp blossoms in my calf. I keep kicking, ignoring it. The water is a cave of black.
I come up and the dark shape of a hull floats a dozen yards ahead, silhouetted by fire-lit jungle. A rifle-man stands in the prow, barely a deeper shadow in the night. His gun pops and my left thigh is bit. I sink, kicking in circles with the one leg that isn't locked in agony.
The water is a black hood to stinging eyeballs.
I open my other sight.
The water's face, lit as by a full moon, cradles rippling beams of candescence. Far below me a constellation of tiny lights flows like lava, as though a hundred thousand candles were marching through an empty field toward an unknown ceremony far away. The bite on my leg stings and from it flows a plume of green energy and the black stain of blood in water. Though I search, I see no sign of the boat on the illuminated surface above me.
I float, unable to kick for the moment. My left pant-leg is torn just below the knee and I work to finish that job, hoping for a little cloth to use as a bandage. Bare skin is cooled and free against the river's touch as I twist and jerk the reluctant cloth. The searing in my leg and lungs sings danger. The cloth gives. Still floating, I begin to bind the wound, making stinging pain shoot through the muscle and my foot twitch. If I don't swim hard I can hold my breath about forty or fifty seconds. It will have to do. There isn't enough fat on me to stay afloat. I tend to sink, and sink I am doing. The river of lights grows no closer, but the surface above moves slowly further away.
I guess drowning wouldn't be so bad. Peaceful, anyway. It would save me having to face Agafya. Jenny will probably be fine at the police station. In a few days, when things calm down, her new passport papers will come through and she'll head home.
No she won't. She'll try to get into Bitter Flower, because that's how she is. Because she's got moxie. Sometimes moxie gets you killed. I would know.
The knotted pant-leg probably won't hold, but I cinch it as tight as I can. I don't know if it will slow the bleeding or if it's a mental crutch, but it feels better. Still tugging at the leads of the knot, I turn my eyes toward the surface.
The current has taken me to the river's bend by the time my face breaks the water, and in moments the pyre of the campsite vanishes behind the jealous arms of the jungle. There are no boats in sight. It's just me and the dark water.
I float, kicking occasionally. In minutes, the light from the fires reflected from low-hanging clouds has given way to dark. The pop and patter of rifle-fire echoes through the jungle, deepening in timber and slowing in frequency as the minutes crawl by.
I guess the hundred commandos weren't quite as up to facing Agafya's forces as Captain Brass imagined. It's a disappointment, in the face of everything else, because for a minute there I almost thought I was going to have help. It would have been nice to have help – a whole group of people with guns and money. It would have been nice.
Now most of them are dead. It's a hateful feeling, but I'm glad I never got to know them. I'm not sure I could stand to lose so many friends. I wonder about Tellerhorn. Something tells me I'll see him again.
Nai is on this river too, somewhere, assuming he made it to the boat through all those guns. I don't think it's safe to imagine I'm going to run into him, and even then, he's made it clear he's not doing this for me. Whoever Drydus is, I owe him a favor for all the help Garland's been, but I don't like being in anybody's debt. Especially someone who hasn't shown their face.
No, it's me and Jenny, assuming I can find her.
That's one more than I'm accustomed to.
The girl in gold silk warned me off the road, which leaves few options but to float until I find a bridge or a dock, and then get a ride with a fisherman in the morning. I'll get back to Bangkok sometime tomorrow.
The Laughing Girl told me to bring her the wise man. Maybe she meant Danial Thames, but one way or the other I failed that task. I'll have to find something else to do.
My leg stings. Each kick grows the throb of it like rain grows a tree. I keep my face above the water, and the rest of me as still as I can. Insects buzz about and when they get bold enough to touch my face I know I'm getting too close to the shore. I'm too skinny to stay afloat without waving my hands in little circles. When I stop doing this or don't kick often enough then I sink and taste river water.
In this merciless repose I watch the sky, featureless and black. Perhaps it's only my hope which paints it with the faintest sense of movement.
The pain in my leg rises like a tide. It aches. In my mind's eye, Sylvia walks on the water beside me, the hem of her grey city coat damp from the river and her hair blending with the low clouds.
"Who are you?" she asks, her voice cold, measured, like her pace across the water's face.
"Just a face out the window," I murmur. "In a moment it'll be gone."
She blinks and looks at the water. Her head tilts. Her body language, not voice, says: 'I don't know what you mean.'
"Sure you don't," I whisper, pushing my chest up from the water's surface. Air touches the phantom wound still lingering there. "You've seen this before?"
Her eyes dart over the wound and her gloved fingers curl into a fist.
'Flee,' snarls the dark in her face, and she takes a step back. 'I will not spare you again.'
I sink a moment then blow a spray of water from my nose. Through the tingling I whisper: "I know you're in trouble. I owe you. Let me help!"
Behind her the warehouse at 43 north Zeigmeire is a grey stain against the jungle sky.
"You can't." She turns to face a huge and shaggy human shape that rises from the warehouse horizon like a lightning cloud.
Water closes over my face and when I find the surface again she's gone. I kick. I stroke the endless quicksand dark. The cold river coffin can't have me yet.
I count kicks. At three hundred I lose track and start over. I still haven't seen a bridge, but there must be one soon, or a fishing village. I'll steal a boat.
"You know you have a choice," says David Laurence. He offers a thin smile as his beetle eyes catalogue the features of my face. His long legs are knee deep in the river, but make no waves. "You can help yourself, or you can help someone else. You strike me as a 'yourself' kind of fella."
"I'm helping Jenny," I mutter, sounding sullen even to myself.
"Sure you are," he replies, "like I thought you might. Shame I'm not around to see that. The things I could tell you."
"Like what?" I ask. A kick sends waves of cold over my brow and shots of fire up my leg.
"Well if I weren't dead, telling would be easier, but I admit, telling wasn't my specialty in life either. I'm more of a learning kind of fella. Part of being a spy and all that. I'm what you call better at listening than talking."
The wind pushes little waves across the black. Cold shivers in my skin.
"I'll tell you one thing though," says the dead man at my shoulder, "a life spent in service to others yields sweeter fruit than a life spent in the pursuit of those rewards. You need to decide what you're fighting for, because you are fighting, with every kick you're beating back the black. It's a war we all lose. You ever fought in a war?"
"No," I whisper, though tonight might count, a little.
"Well I did. Tail end of the big one. Bad business. I tell you, I saw plenty of good folk lie down in shallower water than this because they didn't see the point. You can drown in three inches, you know that? Saw it happen in the trenches. Three inches. Preventable, of course, you could sit up. But by the time you're drowning in three inches sitting up isn't an option. What I'm trying to get at, Mr. Simmons, is you're alive and kicking and that means you're fighting. Everybody's fighting, see. It's what you're fighting for that defines you, and where you draw your line for what you will or won't do. That's where the good meet the bad, and if you're a bad guy, well I'm not around to stop you. There's one less good guy. So which will you be? You think about that."
"Say hi to your son," I whisper, kicking again.
"Sure," he says. "Save the world."
I kick. He's not here. The water tastes of moss. The stars turn.
Something slaps the water's surface not far from me. I roll over and look. A light floats on the water's face like a rising sun. Squinting, I tread water and shield my eyes. It's a boat, rowing slowly up the river.
I call out: "Hayo!" and wave at them.
From behind the light a man's voice intones like a bell:
"Ciao? Hai bisogno di aiuto?"
"What?" I ask, and sink a few inches, letting water into my mouth.
"English?" asks the voice, while I gargle river-water and flail.
I swim a couple of overhand strokes until my fingers strike the wet wood of the boat's hull. I catch the edge. Someone's talking to me. With the boat's prow under my chin as a swaying, splinter laced sanctuary, I try to sort out what I'm seeing.
The boat's about a dozen yards long, single-hulled, leaf-shaped and very low to the water. About eight folk of local ethnicity crowd onboard. They're leaning away from me, working on keeping their balance as my pressure on the boat's side sways it. The light, which before seemed a sun, is a lamp hanging on an elevated hook in the prow.
The voice came from a skinny man, dark haired and pale skinned, with a hooked nose. He offers me a hand, too large for his thin arm.
"In or out," he says, his accent Italian and cultured, his lips carving a smile. "It is impolite to linger on the threshold."
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Well, now we know how the faceless peons are made. Frightening stuff. I was cheering for the bagpiper, defiant to the end, somehow even resisting being enslaved. Way to stick it to him, noble Scot. We salute you.
I really hope these visions aren't the first stirrings of madness. They are fascinating all the same.


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Pavillon Rouge are a band from France that plays a mixture of black metal and industrial with a touch of new wave and this is a review of their 2015 album "Legio Axis Ka" which will be released on April 20th by Swamp Records.
A very atmospheric and symphonic industrial sound starts off the album along with some melodic yet heavy guitar riffs and grim black metal screams a few seconds later and you can also hear some programmed beats in the background and spoken word parts can also be heard in certain sections of the recording.
Some of the tracks bring in a small amount of clean singing vocals and back up shouts and when solos are utilized they are in a melodic industrial metal direction and all of the musical instruments have a very powerful sound to them and most of the songs stick to a mid paced musical direction.
Pavillon Rouge takes a more melodic and mainstream form of black metal and mixes it in with industrial and new wave style synths to create a sound of their own, the production sounds very professional while the lyrics are written in French and cover beauty, innocence, purity and ecstasy.
In my opinion Pavillon Rouge are a very great sounding mixture of black metal and industrial and if you are a fan of those musical genres, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Prisme Vers I'Odyssee" "Mars Stella Patria" "Droge Macht Frei" and "Klux Santar". 8 out of 10.


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At Catenon we do not invest in local professional databases, nor in our own. Nowadays the best suited candidates for a position can be anywhere in the world and identifying them requires the use of technology for a more global reach. For this reason we use technological platforms to access and make use of the 800 million CVs found on the Web In Catenon, the knowledge acquired through different searches about our Clients' market, competitors and candidates is not solely retained by the assigned consultant, but remains in the company and it is shared with our Clients. All thanks to our knowledge architecture and traceability of the market, industry-related candidates, direct competitors... As a result, our service continuously improves in terms of execution time, efficiency and quality At Catenon, we operate as a single, global office, differing from the traditional network of international offices. Our Client chooses the way in which to work with us, and enjoys total flexibility in their relationship at a local and global level with a single Client Relationship ManagerThrough our CTC-WEB2 model, consultants involved in a global process are enrolled in 'knowledge circuits'. Before launching the search, they gain invaluable information about the client, its competitors, the market in which it operates, and past successful profiles. Thus, serving as a starting point for all consultants, regardless of where they are located or when they join the project . Our clients benefit from an online management area, where they can access real-time information on the process from anywhere in the world. They may also actively participate in the process, evaluating candidate profiles and viewing recruitment results, among other functionalities. The management area area is a multi-device and multi-user platform, designed for multiple stake-holders from any part of the world. Enabling more objective and functional evaluation and follow-up of the process (Catenon Client Area).At Catenon, we present the final results of the search in an online Multimedia Report, which contains Technical Filmed Interviews, and a comparative on candidates' assessments, among other features. This support provides the most objective and functional support for candidate evaluation and decision-making from anywhere in the world (SMART).
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That would be his desire for the execution to go forward.
You should know about the debate on executions going on right now, and whether lethal injection is "cruel and unusual" punishment. If you aren't aware … it's time to read up.
Start with the José Ernesto Medellín case, and then read the Heliberto Chi case.
Essentially what we have is 51 foreigners , that have been convicted and sentenced to death in the US, may not have their sentences carried out because of the 1963 Vienna Convention. President Bush is also throwing his weight around in the matter, and Texas seems to be standing alone in fighting for their right to execute convicted criminals.
The Vienna Convention states that people arrested abroad should have access to their home country's consular officials. Many of the foreigners (illegals) are arguing that they were not granted access to their country's consular officials. Keep in mind that many have confessed to their crimes of rape and murder.
As a result of these cases we have the ACLU, and other groups opposed to the death penalty, challenging the Constitutionality of lethal injections. Many executions across the country have been halted until the U.S. Supreme Court reviews the constitutionality of lethal injections.
Obviously we have several problems with the current situation. State's rights are being violated, this is not a Constitutional issue, and we have international law infringing upon American sovereignty.
The Vienna Convention has no power over internal US affairs, and foreign nationals are NOT permitted under US law access to their consular officials. The US Supreme Court ruled on this very matter last year.
Stating that American law outweighs an international treaty, the Supreme Court said Wednesday that foreign criminals held in state prisons did not have a right to reopen their cases if their rights under the Vienna Convention had been violated.
The 6-3 ruling spares state prison officials a major headache. If the high court had ruled the other way, thousands of state inmates who were not U.S. citizens could have sought to have their convictions reversed.
The international treaty, drafted in 1963, seeks to protect foreigners, including Americans traveling or living abroad. It requires that officials notify the home-country consulate when a foreigner is arrested or held for "pending trial."
Despite its clear terms, police and prosecutors in the United States have failed to notify foreign criminal suspects that they have a right to the help of their nation's consulate.
Two years ago, the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, took up an appeal from the governments of Mexico and Germany. The court, based in The Hague, ruled that the treaty gave individuals a right to reopen their cases if they did not get the proper notification.
But the Supreme Court said Wednesday that it was not bound to follow that ruling.
As you can see … the Supreme Court has already ruled on this issue, and they ruled that US law trumps an international treaty … as it should.
Why this case is being reheard is beyond me, but Phyllis Schlafly thinks it has something to do with the Law of the Sea Treaty.
Now for the ACLU (NV chapter) violating the rights of a death row inmate.
William Castillo was sentenced to death in 1996 for bludgeoning to death an 84 year old retired teacher as she slept. He then robbed her house, left, returned, and burned it down. He would later confess to the murder, and was sentenced to die this month by lethal injection. We waived his right to appeals, and accepted his fate. Castillo requested that the ACLU and the Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty not stop his execution, but his request was ignored for pure ideology.
Nancy Hart of the Nevada Coalition Against the Death Penalty and Richard Siegel of the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada said the Pardons Board has the authority to halt Castillo's lethal injection pending a U.S. Supreme Court review of such injections.
Nevada uses the injection method being reviewed by the court, Hart and Siegel wrote, adding that executing Castillo might put the state "in the untenable position of having to explain why it felt compelled to rush an execution before the Supreme Court was able to rule."
"The state of Nevada should not be executing any of its prisoners, 'voluntary' or not, while the U.S. Supreme Court is deciding whether the method violates the Constitution," they wrote.
As you can see, they didn't give a damn about what Castillo wanted. It's even more laughable that the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty asked people to "write to Gov. Jim Gibbons on behalf of William Castillo!" Even though he opposes their stance on capital punishment.
Their assertion that NV uses the same method under review by the US Supreme Court is false. Nevada uses double the formulation strength being challenged in the Supreme Court.
State Corrections Director Howard Skolnik said that Castillo will get double doses of the three drugs normally used in executions. He said that the change ensures that Castillo should "go out instantly" and not experience "any kind of discomfort."
Skolnik also said the double dose makes the Nevada method different than the Kentucky method of lethal injections, which is the subject of the U.S. Supreme Court review.
That means that if the US Supreme Court rules that the Kentucky method of lethal injections is unconstitutional … it would not apply to Nevada anyway. The Supreme Court has not issued a halt to all executions in the US anyway, and therefore Nevada would not have to "explain why it felt compelled to rush an execution."
Their arguments are insensitive and false, but they worked.
Convicted killer William Castillo was 90 minutes away from death by lethal injection Monday night when the Nevada Supreme Court stepped in and issued a stay to allow more time to consider legal issues raised by the ACLU of Nevada.
Castillo had his final meal, and was sedated already when the order came down. Also, two of the victim's family members had come to town to witness the execution. I doubt the ACLU will reimburse them for the time and cost of their trip.
Something else had already taken place as well. Castillo's mom had said her final goodbye to her son … only to be called later that he was not executed. You'd think Castillo and his mom would be relieved, right? Well, you'd be wrong.
News 3's Jesse Corona spoke exclusively to Castillo's family and found they are not happy about the execution being halted.
His family says he had already refused any more legal action on his behalf and that he was ready and willing to die.
"Not that I want my son to die, but I had to accept my son's decision," said Castillo's mother.
Mrs. Castillo says her son told her that he would refuse any more appeals filed on his behalf to stop his execution two months ago. She says it was the most difficult thing she's ever had to do but her son told her he wanted to take responsibility for his actions and die like a man, so she agreed to respect his wishes.
"I had to accept this, and these people come along and yank that from us?" she said.
Now I don't have sympathy for Castillo, but I do for his mother. It is impossible to imagine what she is going through. Not only does she discover that her son is a monster, but she had to come to terms with his death. Now she has to get a lawyer and fight for her son's right to be executed.
"When I hung up that phone, my son died. According to the state he was going to die 8:30 but my son died at 7 when I said goodbye," she said.
Castillo had already ate his last meal and taken the pre-execution sedative and was ready to die.
"His first words were, mom this ain't right. Get a lawyer, get someone out there to help us that was not right they had no business being here."
On top of all that … she says that the ACLU is far more cruel than the methods they are arguing against.
Mrs. Castillo says what the ACLU did to her family was itself cruel and unusual.
She's right, and I hope she sues the hell out of the ACLU.
Mrs. Castillo, like me, is convinced the ACLU's move was a publicity stunt.
Mrs. Castillo also said that she thinks the last minute stay of execution by the ACLU was really a publicity move for the organization, and not about the issues they say it was about. She says if the ACLU's motivations were pure, they would have requested a hearing last week.
Again, she is right. Requesting a hearing the week before would have saved a lot of grief for the Castillo family, and the victim's family. Instead of requesting that hearing, however, the ACLU was polluting every news agency with their rhetoric on the situation.
The ACLU told News 3 Thursday that they have a lot of sympathy for everyone affected by what happened, but they say the issue was not about any one particular individual on death row, but instead was about the constitution.
Oh really?
So Castillo's desire to die after being convicted, and sentenced to death, was about the Constitution? Even though the Constitution gives states the right to enforce capital punishment, and even though the method of execution being used for Castillo is not the method being constitutionally challenged in the Supreme Court? Give me a break!
This is further illustration of the ACLU's hypocrisy. Why, you ask. Because the ACLU has long fought for the right to die, and they've used constitutional arguments to support their efforts.
"Each of us should have the right to die in a humane and dignified manner. The exercise of this right is as central to personal autonomy and bodily integrity as rights safeguarded by this Court's decisions relating to marriage, family relationships, procreation, contraception, child rearing and the refusal or termination of life-saving medical treatment," said Steven R. Shapiro, the ACLU's National Legal Director.
That was in 1997.
- In 2001 the ACLU supported the right of Robert Wendland's wife to take him off of life support.
- 2005 showed another case when the ACLU supported the right to die for Harold Folley in New Mexico.
You get the point … I don't need to go on.
So why is it that the ACLU supports the right to die for some, but not those who were sentenced to death? The answer … their political agenda. The ACLU has an agenda to get rid of the death penalty, and in their list of priorities that agenda is more important than the right to die or state's rights.
Thus, the American Civil Liberties Union violated the civil liberties of one William Castillo even though they swear they exist only to uphold such civil liberties.


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Tan skin will be available through August 31, 2013.
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The Case for Valentine Morgenstern's Dad-Skills
Look, we're not saying he's a great father. We're saying there's a case to be made that he COULD be...
As a baby, Valentine could have sung you a beautiful lullaby.
He'd be able to look after you when you were sick.
And buy you all the slushies, candy and chips in the world.
Think how awesome your middle school science projects would have been!
He would have even encouraged your cosplay addiction.
And could never be mad if you got a tattoo.
No boyfriend or girlfriend would ever dare to cross you!
He can rock accessories like no other guy.
Like seriously.
Your friends would think he's even hotter as a hatter!
We wouldn't judge you for swooning over his besties.
Think of all the incredible vacations he could take you on.
He's even got a boat, if portalling is not your style.
Let's face it, Valentine would do the greatest wedding toast ever!
And you know dad jokes would not be his style.
Plus you'd be a part of the hottest family in the Shadow World!
Have we convinced you yet? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.


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May 15, 2013
Eight new and five upgraded shared paths will provide critical new links across Sydney's growing bike network.
The work to help less confident cyclists ride safely alongside busy roads was approved at last night's Council meeting.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the project would help create a safer and better connected bike network for new riders, older people and parents with kids.
"We've worked closely with residents and local businesses on these plans – and, as requested by the community, we're installing an on-road cycleway on Greens Road instead of a shared path," the Lord Mayor said.
"The number of riders travelling to and from the inner city keeps climbing – especially from the eastern suburbs. This work will provide important links for riders between existing separated cycleways, such as Bourke Street."
Shared paths are used extensively through Australia, the UK, USA and many other countries – and there are around 50 kilometres of shared paths within the City of Sydney LGA, which have been around since the mid-1990s or earlier.
The current work includes upgraded footpaths, new street furniture, trees, grass, pram ramps and shared path 'Give Way' and 'Ride Slowly' signs on the ground and at eye level.
"Many of the riders using our bike network come from outside the City of Sydney area, which is why it is so important that there is a consistent, metropolitan-wide approach to signs and speed limits on shared paths," the Lord Mayor said.
"While there are currently no specific State Government speed limits on shared paths, I have asked City of Sydney staff to install advisory speed limit signs on our shared paths."
"The City already has 100 new permanent signs reminding riders and pedestrians of their rights and responsibilities in production and due for installation on shared paths in coming weeks."
Read the full story at Sydneycycleways.net
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text: ScarletStitch 0 Report post Posted September 4, 2015 So...Wow...Where do I begin? I "met" my cousin ten years ago~He is actually my cousin's son and if you want to get technical- my mother and his grandmother are half sisters- so half cousin once removed, I guess, if I'm to be specific. When we met I was in an unhappy relationship and he was young, nineteen at the time- we had an instant connection and became inseparable. I tried to ignore them but I knew I had feelings for him and he came on strong and we, unfortunately had an affair. I was completely head over heels for him. He treated me the way I dreamed a man should treat a woman, although now, I laugh at my vulnerability and him being 19 years old at the time can guess it was just a sexual conquest for him... I was wrong. He had fallen hard as well and refused to stand by while I was with someone else- so he spilled the beans to everyone including my boyfriend at the time and my Aunt (His Grandmother) I was horrified and so was everyone else. We went our separate ways although we saw each other at his Grandfather's funeral, which was awkward...But my feelings hadn't changed. He joined the military and went to Iraq... I was depressed and worried and missed him and loved him...Five years later he was stationed in Texas And I contacted him. He immediately flew me in to visit him and we picked up where we left off. I was so thrilled, but I knew he was having symptoms of PTSD and was drinking very heavily... I left Texas and although I loved him-I could not deal with his drinking. He wasn't violent or anything but I just didn't like it and I broke it off with him. Well, I ended up having another relationship and getting pregnant with my now 4 year old daughter. Her father is a deadbeat and doesn't help with her whatsoever and has no contact with her at all... My sister's family decided to move to Illinois and my daughter and I moved with them. He lives 15 minutes away in Iowa. Unfortunately he has had some DUI's and although he quit drinking two years prior- he thought he could handle drinking "recreationally" and one week into his relapse he received another DUI and went to jail. When I got here I arranged to visit him at a work release program he now lives at. As soon as our eyes met I knew I was in trouble. My feelings never changed and neither had his. He assured me that he realized that he could never drink again-never touch another drop and although it took some time- I believe him. It sounds naive writing it but I honestly do. He is the kindest, most loving, sincere man I have ever known. We have only been talking again for just under three months. He has been getting furloughs where he gets to come home for 48 hours. He is doing very well, on top of everything he is supposed to be doing, my daughter loves him and he wants to get married and finally be together. I want this, too. Our family isn't exactly behind us but they know we are going to live our lives and we are happy together. There are some, specifically his sister and my sister that are ugly about it, but we can't live for them. We have had sex three times while he has been home and three days ago I took a pregnancy test and it was positive. He is beyond thrilled and I told my mother, who is my biggest support. She is happy for us and excited as well. I am so happy- and nervous, and a little scared- but our faith is strong and I know it will work out...He gets out in a month and a half and by November we will have saved up enough money to get our own place. That is the plan anyway. My sister started drama today and said he will never be allowed around them, which sucks but that is their' decision... She doesn't know I'm pregnant and it's going to stay that way until we get our own place. I feel like she is being very judgmental and nasty about it. She will bring up his past mistakes (which I do understand but I know he will prove her wrong) when I stick up for him she switches over to the fact we are cousins- then we'll argue about that and she'll switch back to his drinking. I don't know if I have a specific question or just needed to vent or hoped someone would give me some kind words or advice- but Finding out I'm pregnant is joyous but also has a stain of our family's discontent. Someone please tell me something. I know in my heart that he is going to be okay and that he will be everything I missed out on with my daughter's father. He would never be abusive and he will work his fingers to the bone to care for us. I know he will be there for my daughter and that makes me weep with happiness for her. I know I will never go through doing everything alone with this new baby and that we are going to make it and be happy. But, it's a lot and I'm scared... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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How You Can Use a Facebook Page to Connect With Friends When You Are Traveling
On of the most interesting thing you can do during your holidays is touring the world. Touring different regions in the world helps you learn more about the world and also have a lot of fun. It is very likely that your friends will want to know how your travel experience was.
One of the most effective way you can share all the fun you had when you were traveling is creating a Facebook page and posting all the pictures of the different places you have been at.
This is the best way of staying connected with your friends while still sharing the wonderful moments you are having. Below is a complete guide on how you can use a Facebook page to connect with friends while you are traveling.
Adding a great cover picture
The next thing you should do after creating your Facebook page is to make sure you have a great cover image in your Facebook page. You can use Facebook cover photo maker application if you are having problems setting up the photo. Such a tool can help you add background images or resize your image.
Using the "traveling to' feature
You can utilize Facebook's newly introduced "traveling to" feature. This provides a very efficient way to tell your friends where you will be touring.
Utilizing the hashtag feature
Another great feature you can utilize is the hashtag feature for Facebook posts. The Facebook hashtag feature is used the same way you would use the twitter and the instagram hashtag feature. This allows your friends know the places you are planning to visit. It is also a very effective way of finding your content as your friends can search for this specific hashtag.
Making good use of the photo album
The most effective way to show your travel experience is through the use of pictures. Friends will want to see some of the features you are telling them about. One of the best way to communicate how your travel is going on is to take photos. You can create photo album solely dedicated to your travel adventures.
Optimizing the Facebook page
There are different techniques of making a Facebook page better. You can convert your Facebook page into a journal where you will be posting daily updates about your travel information. This is the best way you can stay close to your friends.
For many people, traveling is the best way to spend a holiday. Keeping in touch with your friends while traveling is important to avoid feeling disconnected from them. A Facebook page can help you share the experience of traveling with those close to you. You can post live update in form of photos and information to help friends trace where you are touring.


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Anti-Wrinkle Injections
Anti-wrinkle or wrinkle relaxation injections, such as Botox®, are used to soften frown lines between the eyebrows, crows feet around the eyes and forehead wrinkles. Wrinkle reduction injections work by relaxing the muscles in affected areas, causing lines to soften and fade.
A.M. Revive offers anti-wrinkle injections at our clinics and through a convenient mobile service covering Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole and the surrounding Dorset and Hampshire areas.
For more details about our service and wrinkle treatments or to discuss booking a free, no obligation consultation contact us via phone on 07809 238148, email or SMS.
Anti-Wrinkle Injections FAQ
What are anti-wrinkle injections?
Anti-wrinkle injections are more commonly referred to as Botox®. Botox® is the trade name for Botulinum Toxin Type A, a purified protein produced by the bacterium Clostridium Botulium. Botox is one of several branded names for Botulinum Toxin Type A that are currently available, others include Azzalure® and Teosyal®.
What do they do?
Ageing, worry, frown or laughter lines deepen with time and will eventually remain even when our facial muscles are relaxed. In essence, Botulinum Toxin type A is a muscle relaxant that is injected into the muscles or deep into the skin that reduces the contraction of the muscles. This in turn gives the skin a chance to repair itself by laying down new collagen.
What can I expect?
The cosmetic result is that the skin surface becomes smooth and unwrinkled, while the underlying facial muscles contract normally leaving facial expressions unaffected. The initial effects of treatment are usually seen within a week, but it can take up to two weeks to reach its maximum effect. Initial treatments of anti-wrinkle injections typically last 3-4 months, but this is dependant on individual factors such as age and lifestyle. However, the more regularly you keep up with treatments then the longer they will last, potentially resulting in a 6 month or more gap between treatments.
Will I look frozen?
The results that you want to achieve will be discussed with you during your free consultation. Whilst the "frozen" look is possible, many of our clients are now opting for a more natural, softened look. Whatever it is you want to achieve from your anti-wrinkle treatment, we are here to advise and support you through the process to ensure that your treatment plan meets your desired effect.
Is it safe?
Botulinum Toxin Type A is a prescription only product that should only be administered by a suitably qualified professional i.e. a Nurse, Dentist or Doctor. Also, as with any prescription only product, not everybody may be suitable for this treatment. So, it should only be prescribed based on the outcome of a thorough and professional consultation.
Although anti-wrinkle injections have relatively few side effects or known clinical interactions with other prescribed medications, it is imperative that you have the information to make an informed decision prior to commencing any treatment. At A.M. Revive, we pride ourselves on our professional and thorough consultation service that will not only empower you with the information you need, but will also help you to establish realistic expectations as to the outcome of your treatment.
What happens during the treatment?
Treatment with anti-wrinkle injections takes approximately 15 minutes, is virtually painless and requires no "rest time" post treatment.
What happens after the treatment?
As the full effects of anti-wrinkle injections can take up to two weeks, when your initial treatment is booked with A.M. Revive you will also be booked in for a free two-week follow-up appointment to ensure that the treatment has achieved the outcome that was agreed in your treatment plan. It's sometimes necessary to give a small "top-up" at this appointment to achieve the desired effect. However, this is strictly subject to clinical need, which will be determined by your A.M. Revive Practitioner. Please note that should any "top-ups" be required there are no additional charges.
Are there any side effects?
As one of the most frequently used treatments in aesthetic medicine, Botulinum Toxin Type A is widely recognised as a low risk product. However, as with any treatment and prescription only product, there are associated side effects. The most common ones are redness and swelling at the injection sites. Other side effects include headaches and in some instances drooping of the eyebrow or eyelid.
How often will I need to have the treatment done?
The effects of anti-wrinkle injections typically last 3-4 months. Most patients find that in their first year of treatment they require the treatment to be repeated every 3 months. However, regular treatment in that first year gives your skin an opportunity to repair itself by laying down new collagen, so the effect of subsequent treatments should then start to last for longer and treatment times can be extended to 4-monthly or longer. We are committed to the highest professional standards and will not administer treatment that is costly and clinically unnecessary.


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Saavi has been an innovator in developing Internet monitoring and parental controls, and we are delighted that Saavi is joining Covenant Eyes in the fight against Internet temptation.
Owosso, MI (PRWEB) June 19, 2013
In joining a national campaign to help one million men be porn free, Covenant Eyes Internet Accountability has expanded its reach by acquiring Saavi Accountability of Gardner, KS.
"Saavi has helped many men and many families escape the grip of pornography," said Ron DeHaas, CEO of Covenant Eyes. "Saavi has been an innovator in developing Internet monitoring and parental controls, and we are delighted that Saavi is joining Covenant Eyes in the fight against Internet temptation."
The acquisition is timely as Covenant Eyes recently partnered with Join One Million Men, an initiative launched nationally last week in Houston, Texas, during the Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting.
"We are so thankful for the work of Covenant Eyes, and this acquisition only strengthens their work to help men and their families," said Pastor Jay Dennis, founder and author of Join One Million Men. "This is an interdenominational campaign and Covenant Eyes' services are invaluable to the cause."
Having struggled with Internet pornography, Justen Wack felt a deep desire to help others and founded Saavi Accountability in 2006 after graduating from Mid-America Nazarene University. He quickly earned accolades from Kansas City-area counselors for his work in developing Internet accountability software. Wack also created videos, white papers, and other educational materials with the help of leading sex addiction therapists.
"I am proud of the work our team has accomplished, and I believe Covenant Eyes is the best organization to carry on our mission," Wack said. "Saavi and Covenant Eyes has always shared the same goals of helping individuals and families use the Internet safely."
Current Saavi members will receive special care in transitioning to Covenant Eyes and any time remaining with their Saavi subscription may be applied to their new subscription to Covenant Eyes. As well, former Saavi subscribers can receive their first 30 days free.
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Although long considered infallible, an increasing number of wrongful conviction cases have demonstrated the potential for errors to occur within the criminal justice system. The establishment of Innocence Projects that investigate claims of innocence and wrongful conviction has resulted in an increase in the number of wrongfully convicted individuals returning to the community after a period of incarceration.
In the United States, where over 70 Innocence Projects have been established (Innocence Project website, July 2010), over 250 people have been exonerated by DNA testing. Despite a smaller number of demonstrated cases of wrongful conviction in Australia, it would be unwise to assume that the Australian criminal justice system is immune to the same fallibilities evident in the US system (Weathered, 2003).
Currently in Australia there are just three Innocence Projects, one of which is based here at Edith Cowan University. As the number and caseloads of Innocence Projects increase throughout Australia, there will undoubtedly be an increase in the number of wrongfully convicted individuals who are released from prison.
Although a large body of research exists regarding the post-release experiences of the rightfully convicted, little research has investigated the effects of imprisonment and the post-release experiences of the wrongfully convicted. This is problematic as it is possible that the effects of imprisonment and the experiences of the wrongfully convicted differ to those of the rightfully convicted given the unjust nature of their incarceration and the lack of services available to these individuals upon release from prison (Campbell & Denov, 2004; Westervelt & Cook, 2010).
The aim of this research is to investigate the post-release experiences of the wrongfully convicted, with a view to developing effective support and reintegration services for this growing population. This research adopts a strengths-based approach, empowering the wrongfully convicted to identify their own strengths and the strengths of others around them, and considers the ways in which these strengths can be incorporated in the future development of support services.
Edith Cowan University
Dr Pamela Henry, Lead Chief Investigator
Ms Nikki Rajakaruna, Chief Investigator
Dr Karine Hamilton, Chief Investigator
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In Finger of Guilt, film studio honcho Richard Basehart receives threatening letters from someone who says she is his mistress, although he claims no knowledge of her. Roger Livesey and Constance Cummings costar. The film was directed by the blacklisted Joseph Losey (as Joseph Walton), with a screenplay by blacklisted screenwriter Howard Koch (as Peter Howard).
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Finger of Guilt (aka The Intimate Stranger, 1956).
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Jumper by Third Eye Blind
Lead singer Stephan Jenkins has said that the song "comes from a story our manager told us about a high school friend of his who was gay. He went to a conservative school in San Diego all sons of military types. Being gay was just not acceptable. He offed himself--he jumped off a bridge. The song is also about Jenkins' own difficult, often alienating childhood experiences, he says, "My parents divorced, and that hurt me. We were poor and I went to a rich high school. I was dyslexic and had Attention Deficit Disorder, which I still have.
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Healthy Chocolate Cookies
These healthy Chocolate cookies by @papaya_sunshine are so easy to make and perfect to have with your protein smoothie!
Do you need assistance with taking steps towards achieving your weight loss/health goals? The Unique Muscle 12 WEEK LEAN UP Healthy Eating Guide is a FREE guide to help you achieve your goals the healthy way and in time for summer! Click here to download!
1 cup of spelt or gluten free flour
60g of ground almonds
1 tsp of baking powder
4 heaped tbs of raw cacao powder
1 tbs of vanilla extract
1/3 cup of coconut oil
1/3 cup date syrup or honey
Mix the flour, baking powder, cacao powder, and ground almonds in a bowl until evenly combined.
In a separate bowl make sure the coconut oil is liquid but cooled and mix in the date syrup and vanilla extract until combined.
Add the wet mix to the dry and mix well together until you have a nice cookie dough consistency.
Take a scoop of the mixture and make little balls with your hands and place on a well greased baking tray.
Flatten slightly and bake in the oven on the middle shelf for around 8-10 mins on 160. Keep checking them as they cook fast. Enjoy
For more tips and meal ideas, download our FREE 12 WEEK LEAN UP Healthy Eating Guide!
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I actually made these into Chai Protein Ball biscuits. They're were lovely. :)
I actually made these into Chai Protein Ball biscuits. They're were lovely. :)


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Free Metal Monday: Heaven and Hell Records-Over the Top
So far this summer has proven to be more of a distraction then expected. As such I have not been posting as often as usually. I'm hoping that this week might change all of that and to prove that my heart is still in the right place I present this free 21 Song Digital Sampler from the cool folks over at Heaven and Hell Records. One only needs to take a sneak peak at the artwork to get a lowdown on "Over the Top" and it's impressive collection of bands. This proved to be a break the speed limit while you're throwing some mad metal horns in the air kind of compilation and should do wonders for your post-4th of July weekend hangover! You will need to supply your e-mail to get a link sent to you for the download, but it's a small price to pay for such a hefty sampler!
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Lisa's UK Tour Announced
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by admin in Damien News, Lisa News.
You can view a video of Lisa performing "Lille" for Rolling Stone here and a video of Lisa performing "Sea Song" for World Café Live here. Meanwhile, Lisa has announced a full UK tour, with pre-sales beginning on Wednesday!


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Your dog isn't likely to crave the newest trend in hair color in a fashion magazine, or sneak out to get a rainbow mohawk, but it might be fun to give your dog a custom color. Use caution and make sure your products are nontoxic, but if you want to turn your pooch into a Smurf for Halloween, or your little diva into a pink princess, food coloring can do the trick.
How to Dye a Dog With Food Coloring
Step 1
Choose your color. Never use hair dye or any other toxic chemicals to dye your pet. Choose nontoxic food coloring to safely dye your dog's fur. Make sure you choose a food coloring that is deemed safe for human consumption.
Step 2
*Pour 1 gallon of lukewarm water into a large bowl.
*Add 1/3 cup vinegar.
*Add three drops of your chosen color into the bowl.
*Stir with the wooden spoon.
Choose a spoon you don't plan to use for food preparation at a later date. Your spoon is likely to be permanently colored.
Step 3
Brush your dog well to remove any debris and loose fur from his coat.
Step 4
Place your dog in the tub, or if weather permits, consider taking him outside to reduce the mess.
Step 5
Cover your hands with the latex gloves.
Step 6
Immerse the sponge into the bowl until it is submerged into the color. Squeeze the sponge so your color doesn't drip or run, and then dab it onto your dog's coat. Repeat this until you've dabbed the color onto all areas you wish to dye. Avoid getting any dye into your dog's eyes or ears. If you're working around these areas, use a Q-tip or the toothbrush to apply gently dye to these areas.
Step 7
Allow the color to set for 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 8
Pat your dog dry with the towel, taking care not to smear any of the color. If your dog will tolerate a hair dryer, use it to dry your dog and to set the color. This will keep the dye from transferring to any surfaces or household items once your dog leaves the bathroom.


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The Vennel as the sun goes down
This is one I got of the Castle from the Vennel (which runs from the Grassmarket up to Lauriston Place). I love this view of the Castle, one which never gets old to me! I got this one just after the lights came on one evening, while there was still plenty of light in the sky!
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The Selkirk Mountain Caribou desperately need your help today.
Action Alert ~ Protecting Habitat
#wolves #Caribou #endangeredspecies
May we not follow in the footsteps of Canada (removing two wolf packs to give caribou a break). USFWS slashed protected habitat for the beleaguered caribou from a proposed 375,562 acres to a mere 30,010 acres.
The federal court found that the agency (USFWS) had not given the public sufficient opportunity to comment on the final designation.
Please comment.
*Comments Due Apr 23 2015, at 11:59 PM ET
The lower 48's only population of caribou is now at risk of forever disappearing due to small size and weak habitat protections from, among other things, increased snowmobile-use in their home. As a result, fewer than 20 caribou remain below Canada.
Please comment here:
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Please maintain protections for mountain caribou as an endangered species.
Of great concern is the revised geographic area of occupied habitat, using Canada's habitat designation as a justification to drastically reduce the designated habitat in the United States to only 30,010 acres. The significantly reduced area will not allow for full recovery of the species in the United States.
The Fish and Wildlife decision to slash critical habitat threatens to undermine habitat protections called for in the species' federal recovery plan, which identified the area needed for recovery as being somewhat larger than the proposed 375,000 acre designation.
Acknowledging that the caribou are occupying more land in Canada is one thing, but depending on protected Canadian lands as a basis for overhauling the amount of occupied habitat proposed for designation in the U.S. is another.
Along with Canadian wildlife officials, I ask that you maintain the caribou's status as endangered rather than threatened. I also ask that you move swiftly to develop a program for augmenting the Selkirk herd with animals from other southern mountain caribou herds. Such a program is necessary to forestall the extinction of caribou in the lower 48 and ensure their recovery.
This is one step out of many that are needed to stop the decline of this small caribou herd that likely once numbered in the hundreds.
With adequate protection from the impacts of off-trail snowmobiling (snowmobiles scare the docile animals, change migration patterns, and also create compacted trails that give predators easy access to prime caribou habitat) as well as other threats, caribou numbers can once again be given a chance for recovery in the United States.
I urge you to revert back to the initially proposed designation of approximately 375,000 acres. Without sufficient protected habitat, there will be no recovery.
Thankyou for your time and consideration of this extremely important matter.
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Job posting from Oxfam, Humanitarian Programme Manager Malawi
Humanitarian Programme Manager (INT3011)
Shaping a stronger Oxfam for people living in poverty.
Oxfam is a leading, global development organization that mobilizes the power of people against poverty. Oxfam works directly with communities and we seek to influence the powerful to ensure that poor people can improve their lives and livelihoods and have a say in decisions that affect them and to work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.
Oxfam is currently working in the following district: Lilongwe, Mulanje, Balaka, Phalombe, Kasungu and Mzimba South. We are engaging in direct and indirect service provision through our local partners, consortium with International NGO's in Development programming and humanitarian activities.
Job Purpose:
The Humanitarian Program Manager will be expected to lead Oxfam's humanitarian response, monitoring, evaluation and contextual analysis of the EFSVL, WASH and Protection/Gender situation in Malawi and to design and manage the implementation humanitarian projects in response to emerging needs.
Contract Length: 6 Months fixed term, December 1st 2016 to June 30th 2017.
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi.
To Apply : https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/humanitarian-programme-manager–int3011/5043/description/


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IDB report provides policy recommendations for Caribbean to better cope with coronavirus
April 15, 2020
The economic and financial implications of the coronavirus crisis on the Caribbean is the focus of the newly released Caribbean Quarterly Bulletin of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The report assesses the economic impacts of the virus on key sectors including trade and tourism, reviews policies being undertaken by governments in the region, and provides recommendations on further efforts policymakers should take in order to mitigate the economic fallout of the crisis.
IDB Group announces priority support areas for countries affected by COVID-19
March 26, 2020
The Group will finance a response to the public health emergency; safety nets for vulnerable populations; economic productivity and employment; and fiscal policies to ameliorate economic impacts. The Inter-American Development Bank and IDB Invest have outlined their focus for deploying the financial and technical resources made available to borrowing member countries and companies to address the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus.
IDB announces winner of the 2019 Superheroes of Development Award
September 16, 2019
The winning IDB-financed project developed a new solution to monitor public infrastructure works and to empower citizens to evaluate the use of public resources in Honduras. WASHINGTON D.C., September 12, 2019. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the winner of the Superheroes of Development contest, an award given to executing agencies that have successfully implemented innovative solutions in projects financed by the IDB.
IDB launches Superheroes of Development contest to recognize executing agencies
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019. The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB's Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.
Multilateral banks reaffirm pledge to support resilient, sustainable infrastructure
October 13, 2018
IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno participates in the opening session BALI, Indonesia - The heads of the leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) meeting at the Global Infrastructure Forum 2018 (GI Forum) today expressed their condolences following the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods in Sulawesi, Indonesia and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to deliver infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
IDB launches Blue Tech Challenge with up to US$2M in funding for Blue Economy proposals
September 24, 2018
The IDB through its Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), Natural Capital Lab, Sustainable Islands Platform, and in alliance with the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility, which is also supported by DFID, CDB and the Government of Canada, will identify firms and organizations looking to pilot and scale up business models that use cutting edge technologies to contribute to the sustainable management of oceans, marine ecosystems and coastal resources.
IDB launches report detailing steps to help avoid social conflicts
September 10, 2018
A new report by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) identifies ten key elements that can help projects improve their sustainability and reduce potential social conflicts, from proper community engagement and legal foundations to adequate monitoring of results.
IDB to join new Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator to facilitate $1bn of investments
August 09, 2018
Backed by 26 Caribbean governments and the private sector, the Accelerator will fast-track investments which support climate action and economic growth The Inter-American Development Bank announced today that it will partner with the Caribbean Climate-Smart Accelerator to program and implement the additional $1 billion in funds that it pledged for climate smart-investments across the Caribbean region at the Paris One Planet summit on December 12, 2017.


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If you'd like to pamper your someone special, you can find great ideas at these Seattle area salons and spas. Men's services, couples' massages, overnight spa packages… EVEN a spa love connection service to help you find your match!
Valentine's Men's Grooming Salon
7912 Greenwood Ave. N.
Seattle, WA 98103
What could be more perfect than to have Valentine in the name? Voted Best Barber by Seattle's Evening Magazine three years running, this exclusively men's salon is a jewel in the Greenwood area of Seattle. Why not treat your sweetheart to the Presidential Treatment? A haircut is only the beginning to this particular experience. He'll relax into a smooth leather club chair, feet up, drink by his side and settle into a state of bliss for a Valentine's haircut, luxurious mini-facial treatment and hand massage. The Presidential treatment closes with a shampoo rinse, conditioning treatment and scalp massage. What could be a better or more relaxing gift?
Salish Lodge & Spa
6501 Railroad Avenue SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
A Chocolate Fireside Foot Revitalizer for Two! Enjoy with side by side foot soaks, lower leg and foot chocolate exfoliation, paraffin dip and covering of chocolate body butter. All as you relax in front of a wood-burning fireplace nibbling on chocolate truffles with the one you love.
Queen Anne Healing Arts Massage
2461B Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle, WA 98119
Purchase your Valentine a Hot Stone Massage & receive a Hot Stone Massage for yourself for free. It's the Buy one Get one Free Hot Stone Massage special for Valentine's day at this tranquil Queen Anne spa. The Valentine's Day Massage Special includes a Chocolate Facial with Sweet Dream pot de Chocolate, featuring Seattle's Theo Chocolate. Or you might want to drop by to purchase Valentine's Aromatherapy Aphrodisiac Spritzers & bath Salts containing Ylang Ylang, Sandalwood & Rose to take home. Specials are available through 2/15/12.
Pan Pacific Hotel
2125 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Pan Pacific's Vida Salon and Spa is offering a Couple's Therapy for $250.00 (regularly $325.00). It includes a 60 minute side by side couples Classic Swedish Massage, chocolate kisses to be enjoyed during or after your foot therapy, a sparkling beverage to be enjoyed while you relax pre or post therapies in Vida's signature lounge, one bath and body oil per couple to take home and continue your relaxation.
Habitude Salons and Spa
2801 NW Market Street
Seattle, WA 98107
Looking for love? Habitude Salons and Spas wants to help. Head into Habitude, they'll get your look ready to go, and add your picture to their Habi-Dudes or Habi-Gals album online. You tag yourself in the picture and you're all set. Look through the albums, find other Habitude fans looking for love and make a connection! You can also post your pics to Habitude's Facebook page or tweet them to Habitude and they will add you to the HabiMatch database! Plus, you can let love BLOOM with a Habitude Spa Gift Card. Perfect for Mom, Wife, Daughter, Husband, no one is ever dissappointed with a gift to be pampered. And you'll find Pure-fumes, jewelry and other goodies in their boutique.
Alderbrook Resort and Spa
7101 E State Route 106
Union, WA 98592
Joy for Two ~ Couple's Massage. Take a deep breath and enjoy a relaxing treatment with a very special someone. Enjoy your private treatment room for two with skilled therapists to erase the stresses of the day. And if you'd like to stay the night, there are various Valentine's Day packages that run from February 10 – 18.
Hotel Murano
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402
Hotel Murano's Love Is In The Air package includes overnight accommodations, champagne and a couple's experience at the on-site Savi Spa with a side-by-side rose petal scrub and a warm bubbly soak followed by a massage for hands and feet.


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Ofsted Report
Dear Parents/Carers and Students
As you will be aware we were inspected by Ofsted in March 2016 and their report on this inspection can be found below.
We are delighted with their validation of the work we have done to date, and will be doing everything possible to ensure that we can be judged as "Outstanding" at the next opportunity.
Thank you to everybody who offered their support during this process – staff, students, parents/carers, the governing body and the local authority.
Mr David Conway, Headteacher


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Understanding the Motivation of Pamela Jones
Pamela Jones enjoyed banking. She had taken a battery of personal aptitude and interest tests that suggested that she might like and do well in either banking or librarianship. Since the job market for librarians was poor, she applied for employment with a large chartered bank, the Bank of Winnipeg, and was quickly accepted.
Her early experiences in banking were almost always challenging and rewarding. She was enrolled in the bank's management development program because of her education (a.B.A. in languages and some postgraduate training in business administration), her previous job experience, and her obvious intelligence and drive.
During her first year in the training program, Pamela attended classes on banking procedures and policies, and worked her way through a series of low-level positions in her branch. She was repeatedly told by her manager that her work was above average. Similarly, the training officer who worked out of the main office and coordinated the development of junior offices in the program frequently told Pamela that she was "among the best three" of her cohort of twenty trainees.
Although she worked hard and frequently encountered from senior bank personnel (as well as customers) because of her sex, Pamela developed a deep-seated attachment to banking in general, and to her bank and branch, in particular. She was proud to be a banker and proud to be a member of the Bank of Winnipeg. After one year in the management development program however, Pamela found she was not learning anything new about banking or her employer. She was shuffled from one job to another at her own branch, cycling bank over many positions several times to help meet temporary problems caused by absences, overloads, and turnover. Turnover-a rampant problem in banking-amazed Pamela. She couldn't understand, for many months, why so many people started careers "in the service" of banking, only to leave after one or...
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