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I just found this thread on RPG.Net a couple of days ago and have very much enjoyed reading it. It's great to see how people perceive Doctor Who, and reading about someone watching it for the first time reminds me of when I first watched it.
My own take on it was that 9 was suffering some kind of PTSD - he could have done with another season or two to work through his issues, but I guess a regeneration works as well. 10 was ok - he was a little too human for me, and a bit too much of a hypocrite for me to get behind 100%.
All of my favourite episodes in the early seasons were Moffat ones. I've disliked just about all of the end-of-season finishes under RTD. Take season 1 for example - great setup, fantastic situation. Daleks poised to destroy mankind, and the only way the Doctor can stop it is by wiping out Earth. Great stuff! But then he doesn't go through with it, and instead Rose gets super-powers and saves the day. There's a line in there about how a time lord can't look into the heart of the Tardis as he'd get the powers of a god (kinda like Rose just did?). Then how the hell did they lose the time war?
When the Master stole the Tardis and left the Doctor and co marooned at the end of time, I thought it was so he could look into it's heart and become a God. But no, instead he wants to use it to build a really fragile Paradox Machine device, the breaking of which will undo all the stuff he's done. Great plan...
The other big thing that annoys me about RTDs endings is that there's no build up until the last minute. People have already talked about the Bad Wolf thing. It was meaningless - at best it gives a little cue that lets you place the episode within series 1 when re-watching. In Season 1, the first time we learn that the "Heart of the Tardis" is special is in Boom Town, the episode immediately before the season ending two-parter (and it solves all their problems by magic there as well).
This problem is endemic throughout the season-endings. The resolution is always something of a deus ex. Season 2, great situation with Daleks and Cybermen attacking. How do we solve it? Pull a lever... Season 3, a whole lot of people chanting your name give you magical powers? Really? And the whole fobwatch thing that indicates hidden time lords? Only introduced a couple of episodes before, and all because the Doctor didn't want to hurt the poor bad people, instead getting a bunch of innocents killed.
Season 4 gave us the Doctor-Donna fiasco. Never mind that dodging a regeneration shouldn't be as easy as having a spare body part around (and where are the limits? can I shunt regeneration energy into a finger? How about a toenail clipping?) The whole thing where Donna gets all the knowledge and power of the Doctor by touching this energy imbued hand is dodgy as anything (and not just that, but (a) she's apparently better than the Doctor at it and (b) she still only saves the day with essentially meaningless technobabble) but also creating a human clone of the Doctor? I never liked biology, but the repressed biologist inside me is crying out in agony. Still, anything for a happy ending, right? (A happy ending for Rose and the clone Doc, anyway. Kinda sucks for Donna).
I will confess I've not actually watched The End of Time - I fear my heart may give out given what I've heard.
Don't get me wrong - I love the situations and most of the season ending episodes, I've just always been disappointed by the resolution. New things are introduced (such as Heart of Tardis giving Godlike powers) which are then ignored forever-more.
I'd love to say that things got better under Moffat, and they kinda did. The first season under Moffat was genius, and I loved every minute. The next looked promising but then had a crappy ending - how exactly a wedding ceremony is meant to fix the universe I don't really know, and the resolution where River killed the robot seemed a little contrived - it would have been less of a stretch and a better nod to continuity within the series to have the 'Ganger Doc come back. The latest season hasn't really ended yet - but I'm not overly thrilled with the explanation for the Impossible Girl - seems a bit too similar to Rose getting God powers in the first RTD season and spreading messages through the time-stream. GI's motivation seemed a little OTT as well - screwing one person over at the cost of your life seems like too high a cost - better to send a minion to do it, surely?
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Drug Take Back Event to Be Held September 26
Drug Take Back Event Will Be Held Saturday, September 26 in Cherokee County
[COLUMBUS, KANSAS] – On September 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Columbus Apple Market, Marvin's IGA in Baxter Springs or the Galena City Hall.
The last Drug Take Back Event was held last September before it was suspended nationally. However, in the years of prior operation, the program had netted over 4.1 million pounds of prescription drugs at nearly 6,100 sites in America by the DEA and other law enforcement partners.
This free community service addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that unnecessarily remain in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.


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Well, you can play any YouTube video or SoundCloud track. If there's
more than one "DJ", you take turns to play your track. You can search
for SoundCloud or YouTube tracks from your playlist window; also import your
(or someone's) playlist/favourites. Listeners and other DJs can "woot"
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There's no better way to while away the hours on a hot summer afternoon than by being on the water. But canoeing? Kayaking? Paddle-boarding? All far too much effort. What you need is a raft full of hammocks to maximise your lounging efficiency, and that's exactly what the Hammocraft provides.
The name Hammocraft — a combination of hammock and raft — is fairly self-explanatory. But if you're having a hard time wrapping your head around what is going on here, it's essentially a sturdy frame you strap to a raft (or a pair of stand-up paddleboards), and then fill with hanging hammocks.
You need to supply the raft and hammocks yourself, but the frame is easy to assemble in just a few minutes, and folds up small enough to fit inside a ski bag, so you can easily strap it to your car's roof rack. It also works on dry land if you just need a place for five people to lounge around a beach.
You'll just want to limit your lazy floating explorations to calm waters. Hammocks can flip even in the calmest of conditions, and tackling a set of rapids on the Hammocraft all but guarantees you're going in the drink. [Hammocraft via Outside Online]


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The types of services I offer include: Individual Therapy, Conjoint/Couple Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psychological Testing. These can be effective in helping you find a way through personal growth, relationship issues, anxious feelings, and mood concerns.
Types of Services:
Individual Therapy – When meeting one-on-one, I incorporate an "eclectic" approach. This means I use various methods to understand and help you with your concerns. The method is based on what would be most effective given your particular circumstance. Therapy may include gaining insight into your own thoughts and feelings, moving forward from past events, using relaxation or stress management skills, recognizing your strengths, and/or setting goals to improve your quality of life.
Conjoint/Couple Therapy – I believe all relationships can be enhanced. I assist people who want to rebuild broken relationships, remain respectful to each other during difficult separations, or work through difficult decisions together. My approach to relationship enhancement includes identifying repetitive negative interactions that lead to problems and replacing them with respectful communication, mutual understanding, and positive experiences.
Relationship enhancement is beneficial for all partnered relationships. I do not discriminate against couples based on their sexual orientation, ethnicity, spirituality, or age and try to understand the unique dynamics of each couple's perspective.
Group Therapy – The combination of support and understanding from a therapist and your peers can be very powerful. Having led an extensive amount of group therapy on a wide range of topics, I have found that several minds and hearts are better than one. A group is more likely to generate useful new perspectives, brainstorm more ideas, and provide an experience of belonging that can feel uniquely enriching. Please ask about upcoming options for group therapy.
Psychological Testing – I have specialized training in assessing areas of cognitive functioning: evaluating strengths and weaknesses related to IQ, memory, and learning.


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The Linear Graphic & Literature Post is a great looking promotional or informational display stand featuring three A4 sized literature pockets. The stand features a heavyweight, stable domed base at 450mm diameter and great looking aluminium components.
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The system is ideal for use in a multitude of environments including retail outlets, exhibitions, conferences and events. The stand is a great alternative to a banner stand where a more structural appearance is required. A robust, handy and very versatile information and promotion incorporating 3 literature holders. The post holds a rigid graphic which can be shaped to fit the display style, making it ideal for retail presentations. The post is available in a choice of single or double sided printed panels. Please select in the drop down menu.
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The 2020 International Student Summer Institute has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
At UW–Madison, we want to ease your transition to American university life. The International Student Summer Institute (ISSI) allows you to come to UW–Madison several weeks ahead of the fall semester and take a class with other international students experiencing campus life for the first time.
Your course
English as a Second Language 113: Academic Reading and Writing will help you improve your speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills that are essential to your academic success at UW–Madison. The three-credit class meets Monday through Friday, for two hours each day. You will listen to faculty lectures, build note-taking skills, learn to be an active participant in discussion sections, and grow comfortable in the atmosphere of an American classroom. It is a rigorous course and you will be required to study and complete homework every day.
Your instructors
UW–Madison's highly qualified instructors have many years of experience in the United States and abroad.
Your community
While attending the institute, you will become familiar with campus resources, participate in group activities outside of the classroom, meet new friends, and begin to adjust to life in the United States. You and the other participants will experience typical American activities such as baseball games, bonfires and cookouts, outdoor recreation, and visits to local attractions. You can also enjoy the UW–Madison's athletic facilities as well as attend art, theatre, and music events offered all summer long—and many of them are free.
Top Reasons to Attend
Advance your English communication skills.
Adjust to American academic culture.
Become familiar with campus resources and choose your favorites.
Meet new people, make new friends.
Application and Admission
Thank you for your interest in ISSI. The Institute is open to international freshmen who have been offered fall admission at UW–Madison. Space is limited.
Students can apply using the online application form (coming in 2020). Program applications are due May 1, 2020. In the application, you will be required to provide a brief statement explaining why you want to participate in the Institute. You must also accept your offer of admission to UW-Madison before submitting your Institute application.
We will notify you about the status of your application within two weeks of applying.
NOTE: ISSI participants will complete all placement testing, including mathematics, English as a Second Language (ESLAT), and foreign language, on campus this summer.
Housing and Dining
You will live in Kronshage Residence Hall, a modern residence hall located along the UW–Madison lakeshore. Rooms are fully furnished and sheets, pillows, and towels are provided.
Your roommate will be an Institute participant. Food money is included as part of the Institute costs. Upon arrival at UW–Madison, you will receive a dining card with funds on it for food. You may purchase food at several different locations across campus.
In the last week of classes, you will move from Kronshage Residence Hall into your assigned University Housing location for the 2020-2021 academic year, before most other students arrive. Institute participants are required to sign a contract to live in University Housing for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Expenses to participate in ISSI include tuition and fees, housing, dining, health insurance, and classroom materials. Your individual expenses will depend on how much you choose to spend on food, as well as your personal spending money. The estimates below are provided for planning purposes and are subject to minor variations.
2020 International Student Summer Institute Estimated Costs*
- Tuition and Fees: $4,814
- Housing and Dining: $972
- SHIP Health Insurance: $116
- Classroom materials: $40
- Placement Testing: $0
*Costs are subject to minor variations as final summer 2020 tuition, fee, and other cost information is released during spring 2020.
As an Institute student, your summer experience will include attending a two-day Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) program and completing your mandatory check-in with International Student Services. Students will also complete their placement tests on campus this summer. More information about these programs will be given to you when you are accepted into the program.
UW–Madison and U.S. immigration requirements mandate adequate health insurance for all international students and their dependents. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) provides comprehensive health coverage for medical issues, mental health counseling, and prescriptions beyond the services provided by UHS. SHIP enrollees have access to a network of hospitals across the United States to provide coverage in case of travel during your time at UW–Madison.
Learn more about the importance of SHIP Insurance and how to meet their requirements in this video.
Important 2020 Dates
July 24-26:
Move-in days
July 27:
First day of summer course
August 16:
Participants move from Kronshage Hall to their academic year University Housing location
August 21:
Last day of summer course
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Red Friday - Share!
Plus, remind your readers of two things:
- The bloghop is coming up! The bloghop post is here ----> link <----- with more info and signup instructions, so you can send them there for info or re-post some of the details on your own blog. Signup deadline is Nov 11th!
- Sign up for the OWH email list! The next newsletter comes out next week, and includes a video about cardsigning events! Link to sign up is ---> here <--- so be sure to get on the list!
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- Shelly said...
Sandy, your link here is took me to your Oct. 23rd post. I found today's great post, but don't want others to miss it.
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I have no far-reaching wisdom on spirituality. As an ordinary human, I live within the web of attachments. I have no material property to keep me wanting more, all I have is just a few people whom I owe everything for what they are to me. To them, I remain attached.
But, of all the 7 billion people in the world, why is it so that, my mother has to suffer and why I am not able to do much to ease her pain? She is the most wonderful person to me. When I was sick, she felt the pain more than she could endure and worried to the extent that she even fell ill herself, yet she never even mentions what she had gone through.
She started loving me from the time I was developing inside her despite drowsy and sluggish times she had been through. She underwent all kinds of pain to give birth and then let me relied on her milk for my life and nourishment. It is said that the milk is a transformation of mother's blood and each child drinks 1200 gallons of its mother's milk. Seven of us had 8400 gallons from her. Today, she looks worn and fatigued not just because of her age but also because of this drain. Mother's love indeed is boundless and limitless that one can never repay her. My parents had gone out of their ways to give me a healthy life and whatever I have with me today.
Oh! The god of longevity, please grant the epitome of longevity, good health and happiness to my mother. I do not mind for not having more but, let me continue to posses what I have. I am just an ordinary being and it would not be easy for me to let go my attachments in a very casual way though I know all good things must come to an end.


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Distinction, innovation, reinvention.#Essence
Strong words. Stronger foundations.
When we set off to reinvent the beach towel, in 2013, these were our guiding lights, the beacons that kept us focused and decisive.
Today, they are synonyms to our name, and go hand in hand with what we do and have achieved.
We introduced ourselves with a refreshing take on an overlooked commodity. By injecting a much needed personality and character to a forsaken object, we showed the world that it is not what you do that matters, but how you do it.
We've since carried that insight into numerous projects, giving new life and purpose to stagnant products.
This is, and always will be, our way of life.
We rely heavily on creativity and imagination to keep us on our toes, but we depend even further on our passion and commitment to execution.
Great, meaningful and worthy execution, to be exact.
Not only do we aim to make your life better, we aim to make the world a safer and healthier place. That's exactly why, since day one, we've made a point on using only the safest, most ecological and progressive means of manufacturing.
From our materials to production methods and suppliers, everything is deeply scrutinized to meet our standards, and most importantly, yours.
We started strong, and grew stronger.
Our unwavering passion and resolution took us from a fledgling beach towel company to an established global brand.
We've conquered the world, selling to every continent and ocean, building partnerships with numerous suppliers and distributors and teaming with up and coming athletes and lifestyle advocates.
But we want to do even more, reach even more. We mean to make Vertty an household name and a true companion to everyday life. We want to help you make the most of your time by taking the most time for what truly matters.


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Greece-Bulgaria gas inter-connector a 'priority', Bulgarian PM says
Sofia, May 31, 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency By Clive Leviev-Sawyer of The Sofia Globe Bulgaria's Cabinet is highly focused building gas inter-connector pipelines with neighbouring countries, with a special emphasis on the link to Greece, which is part of Sofia's strategy to diversify gas supply sources and delivery routes, Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borissov said […]Read More →
Greece and Bulgaria – anchor of stability and security for South-East Europe, Kotzias – Borisov stress
Sofia, May 31, 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency By Spiros Sideris In the following period the contacts between Greece and Bulgaria will intensify, Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias said after the "exceptionally good" meeting he had in Sofia with Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov, accompanied by his Bulgarian counterpart Daniel Mitov. "There are a lot of […]Read More →
Socialist mayor of Kavaja resigns, after being convicted in Italy
Tirana, 31 May 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency Following the opposition's accusations, Elvis Roshi, mayor of Kavaja, which is a coastal city in the prefecture of Tirana, announces his resignation, while admitting that he has been convicted in Italy. In a press statement a few minutes ago, Mr. Roshi said that it's been years that he's […]Read More →
Protests in Skopje enter their eighth week
Skopje, 31 May 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency By Naser Pajaziti Protests which are taking place in Skopje have entered their eighth week last night. Protesters have reiterated their demands for the full abolition of the amnesty by president Goerge Ivanov and asked for his resignation. The protest which was held under the motto "Selective justice […]Read More →
Around 1 thousand free jobs in the Job Fair in Pristina
Pristina, 31 May 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency By Elton Tota The Job Fair was opened today in Pristina, where domestic and German companies will present around 1 thousand free vacancies. Minister of Commerce and Industry, Hykmete Bajrami said that this is a very important event. She said that the government will constantly offer concessions for […]Read More →
Laberia's polyphony honors Albania in the Venice Biennale
Architecture combines with polyphonic sounds Tirana, 31 May 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency Albania has been presented in with dignity in the 15th edition of the Architecture Biennale in Venice. "I have left you the mountain" is the title of Albania's booth in the biennale, prepared by curators Simon Battisti, Leah Whitman-Salkin and Abake. What's interesting […]Read More →
European People's Party demands honest elections in Albania
Tirana, 31 May 2016/Independent Balkan News Agency European People's Party demands Albania to guarantee free and honest elections for the next parliament in June 2017. The leader of the Albanian opposition, Lulzim Basha is in Luxembourg for the 40 anniversary of EPP, where he has met (photo) with senior officials of the European Union, heads […]Read More →


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Are You Really a Defrocked Rabbi?
Rabbis do not really get defrocked, but some are unsuited. I'm sure you've known a few.
I thought I was suited quite well, thank you, but as we Jews say, "Humans plan and God laughs."
This is my site. My pulpit. The one place on Earth I can say what I want. If you do not like it, one click and you are atta here. So if you stay, it is by your own choice.
Since I was defrocked, I've have very few opportunities to express all of the truths that seem so self-evident to me. Rabbis have big egos. We see things that appear self-evident, and we feel God demands we express what we see to anyone who will listen.
Godbless the Internet. Here I am reborn.
I was ordained at a major American rabbinic seminary. After finishing a normal college degree, I spent a number of years studying to be ordained. I served as a rabbi in several positions over a number of years.
Rabbi-ing is a multidimentional job. It requires diverse talents. No one does all aspects of the rabbinate wonderfully. I did some parts of the job well; other parts made me, uhhhh, a little uncomfortable. Any rabbi who is honest will say the same.
Are You Really Defrocked?
There is no official means by which a rabbi can be "defrocked" or stripped of his or her title. Occasionally, a rabbi does something quite horrendous and gets caught; as a result, no one will hire him or her. In addition, all of the major movements in Judaism have a rabbinical organization; one can be "kicked out" for not paying dues, as well as getting caught doing something nasty.
No, I'm not really defrocked. I pay my rabbinic organization dues, and I've never been caught with my proverbial pants down. But for a variety of reasons, maybe for no reason, I'm no longer employed as a rabbi. Occasionally, I do guest gigs.
When I stopped being employed as a rabbi, I figured that with my experience and training and knowledge, I would never run out of opportunities to let my rabbinic self out of its proverbial bag. You know, being the guest officiant at bris's or teacher of adult bar mitzvahs. For a while, that was indeed the case. As time went on, I got asked less and less.
So this is my pulpit. Welcome to it.


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Can I tempt you with a cappuccino daim ice cream sandwich? Without a doubt the tastiest and the most decadent ice cream sandwich I have ever made!
I love Italian gelato. I love everything about the sophisticated flavours it boasts, creamy consistency and tiny cups with colourful spoons they serve it in. I love letting people know that one of my favourite flavours is Basil Green Apple, it sounds really posh at a dinner party.
All of these things I just said are good and true but once in while I have a deep longing for a Dairy Queen Blizzard and nothing else can fill the void.
My first introduction to DQ was made with a bang. A friend of mine ordered me a large Cappuccino Heath and I've never looked back, except for an occasional chocolate covered strawberries blizzard, I stayed true to my love. When Brad and I moved to Canada after college it became Cappuccino Score, a Canadian version of a heath bar.
After moving to England I've been dreaming up a recipe for a while, which would hit the spot, as well as doing an extensive research on what would replace Heath or Score bar. Friends, I give you-Daim, the European hero.
Equally chocolatey, toffee-licious and crunchy Daim bars are, in fact, exact same confection but produced in Europe under another name. Score!! Pardon the pun.
I could have just made a blizzard-type milkshake but what fun is that to just duplicate a recipe, so I went for an ice-cream sandwich because ice cream sandwiches they are so darn cute! I used my favourite no-church ice-cream recipe to fill chocolate covered Digestive biscuits.
You can use any cookie/biscuit you love but I am partial to the digestives; not overly sweet these wheaty crunchers give a perfect balance and never take away from the wonderful flavour of Cappuccino Daim ice cream.
This ice cream sandwich is the ultimate frozen treat. Your whole family will be so impressed! The best thing about them is that you can make them once and keep them in the freezer for whenever you need that sweet fix. They are perfect little bites, so go ahead and indulge without the guilt!
- 500 ml/ 2 cups-double cream/whipping cream
- 1 x 395g tin condensed milk
- 2 tbsp espresso or instant espresso powder blended with 2 tbsp of water
- 2 tsp pure coffee extract optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 Daim bars chopped or Heath or Score bars
- 20 chocolate covered Digestive biscuits
- Whip double cream with sweet and condensed milk, espresso, and coffee and vanilla extract just until soft peaks form. Don't overbeat, we are not looking for whipped cream here.
- Fold in chopped Daim bars with a spatula.
- Scrape into a freezer-safe container and cover with a lid or foil. Freeze overnight or at least for 7 hours.
- Prior to assembling ice cream sandwiches place biscuits in the freezer to firm up.
- To make sandwiches scoop 1/4 cup of ice-cream onto a previously frozen digestive biscuit, top with another one and smooth the sides with a spoon. Repeat with the remaining biscuits and ice-cream.
- Put back in the freezer until firm.


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Fun fresh creative wedding and portrait photography
Kelsey & Sarah were married at the most unique venue, the Tipi Village Retreat in Marcola Oregon. Tepees filled
You guys! I still can't get over how great Tara & Stephanie's wedding at Leach Botanical Gardens in
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Hi everyone! Tara here with Secretbees Studio Hope you all are having a wonderful New Year! I know we just finished a busy holiday season but I am here to remind you that it's not too early to start creating for Valentine's Day! What's not to love about this holiday?! It's all about the love and happiness we have for the most special people in our lives. I so enjoy making fun and adorable gifts for this holiday! The 'Romance' paper collection from Simple Stories is super charming and lovely with its pastel colors, floral bouquets, hearts and butterflies! The sentiments in this collection are sweet and endearing- perfect for a loved one! Even better when they come attached to a cute gift!
I used my Silhouette Cameo and an SVGcuts file to make this super sweet flower candy holder and little mailbox! The base for the flowers was cut out of the beautiful 'Romance' papers and wrapped around some floral foam. How perfect that there was a wood print in the collection! I used three different patterns for the flowers and topped them all with a yummy truffle! A chocolate kiss or even conversation hearts would be great too! Layered stickers and ephemera embellish the front and sides of the tiny flower garden.
The mailbox stands 7.5" tall and actually opens! The front is decorated with one of the 3x4 journal cards in the collection as well as some of the adorable stickers and 'bits & pieces'!. The hanging key is one of the lovely stickers and is attached to the lid with a chain. More stickers and 'bits & pieces' adorn the top and inside of the mailbox as well. I also added in lots of pretty sequins for shine! You could stuff this mailbox with more sweet treats but I thought it was perfect to tuck in some love notes also made from the collection. There is plenty of room for lots of sweet notes for that special person in your life and the sentiments in this collection say all you want in the sweetest way!
Handcrafted gifts are a great way to show your love and a sure bet to get some in return! Wishing you all a love filled Valentine's Day!


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Mom is a Spirit in the Sky
As you may know, my mother-in-law was sick for several years. In fact, my son doesn't remember a time before Grammy became ill. I want to extend my gratitude to all of you who sent your love, prayers and donations.
The kindness and generosity that has been shown to our family during this time is beyond words. Our hearts are broken though simultaneously filled with love. Mom passed away at home late Wednesday night. She was in her own comfortable bed and surrounded by the love of her immediate family.
When we started planning for her care, we could see that the amount of money needed was way more than we had. Because of your help, we were able to bring our mom home knowing that she would have the care she needed; that her last wishes would be met, and we wouldn't let her down.
The caregivers we worked with were amazing, working around the clock to ensure Mom had everything she needed – even staying up all night long to give her pain medication every single hour through her last days.
The money donated completely covered the cost of the care team. There is a little bit left over that we will use toward funeral expenses. Again, we can't thank you enough. Because of the donations, my husband and I were able to pay the caregivers ourselves. That was one less thing for Dad to have to do.
Dad is a very private person and doesn't yet know about the fundraiser we ran. We created the fundraiser because Mom's care would have easily cost upwards of $20,000 out of pocket, and Dad had no idea how he was going to pay for it. With all that Mom and Dad have done for us and other people over the years, we couldn't bear to see this happen – especially when we knew a way to help. We, as a family, are grateful for each and every one of you.
Spirit in the Sky is the song Mom requested to have played at her funeral. <3
Please know that your kindness is truly appreciated.
Angel Blessings,
Rev. Sheri
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When American universities began offering Moocs – free online courses, open to all – people signed up in their droves. From lessons on artificial intelligence to classes on vegetarianism, millions of people across the world began learning. As the New York Times declared 2012 the year of the Mooc, the Open University announced a partnership with 11 (now 29) British universities.
But fast-forward one year and doubts about the courses are lingering.
In Britain only 8% of people surveyed had even heard of Moocs, according to a Guardian and Open University study.
While a quarter of people reported feeling under pressure to get additional skills and qualifications, almost half said they would only do an online course if they received an accredited certificate at the end.
Some 64% said they did not believe course mates should be responsible for marking their work, one of the key ways Moocs are assessed. And it's not just learners who have reservations about the phenomenon, many academics have raised concerns about high drop-out rates and the quality of teaching offered.
Has the glossy tech development lost its sheen? Are Moocs over before they even began for Brits?
To explore these questions, the Guardian is launching Extreme Learning, a special series run in association with the Open University, which will examine how online learning is evolving – and what this means for students, lecturers and universities.
It still remains to be seen if Moocs are a passing fad, a threat to traditional education structures, or if they're exactly the innovation our embattled universities need. What is for sure is that Moocs, as University UK reports, "are not an isolated issue." They're part of a far broader debate about the future of higher education – one concerning budgets, recruitment and teaching methods.
Over the next three months, we'll explore these challenges in depth – from live-streamed debates on how online courses are meeting (or falling short of) public expectations, to expert opinion on the challenges associated with massive open courses, animations showing how the brain learns in the lecture theatre and online and insights into how technological innovations are helping people to study.
And we also want to hear your stories. Through a GuardianWitness project launched on Monday, readers who have studied remotely are invited to share their experiences of distance learning, along with a picture of their virtual learning classroom.
You can follow the series over the next three months by visiting theguardian.com/students and join in the debate by following the hashtag #extremelearning.


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"Catholics for Choice" (CFC) is not affiliated with the Catholic Church in any way and does not have permission to use the term "Catholic" in its name or literature. It has no membership and is funded by powerful private foundations to promote abortion as a method of population control.
From The Catechism of the Catholic Church (excerpted):
2270 Human life must be respected and protected absolutely from the moment of conception.
2271 Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable.
2272 Formal cooperation in an abortion constitutes a grave offense. The Church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life.


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A well-established practice with 30+ years of service to the southcentral Kentucky area, we currently have two full-time vets and a terrific, highly skilled support staff. We seek an enthusiastic veterinarian who values a team environment and is committed to the highest quality of care.
Snodgrass boasts fully equipped small and large animal facilities with all the tools necessary for high quality practice: ultrasound, digital radiographs, new Cuattro digital large animal radiograph, portable ultrasound, therapeutic laser, in-house labs, fully stocked vet truck, climate-controlled equine treatment room, breeding stocks, and an equine surgical suite.
Our Medical Center offers full service for small animals, including soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, as well as medical cases, and reproduction. Current case load is 90% small animal, 10% large animal; majority of large animal is equine care. We welcome the opportunity to grow our case load in any direction, including more large animal if the new associate desires.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills. We are an open-minded, flexible practice that strives to offer the equipment, opportunity and support for our veterinarians and staff to grow and develop professionally. We enjoy an excellent clientele and value great relationships with them and their pets. Our clinic and staff are involved in the community as well, with a focus on outreach and giving back. We value family for all of our employees, and work hard to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Bowling Green, Kentucky is a progressive mid-size town that boasts a thriving regional university, a growing economy, and many leisure activity options, including athletics and the arts. Located a short hour north of Nashville and two hours south of Louisville, Bowling Green is conveniently close to major airports, professional sports and entertainment opportunities, as well as major shopping.
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17 Things to Know About Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime is much more than free, two-day shipping. Here's everything you need to know about Amazon's signature service.
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Amazon is already a treasure trove of great prices, undercutting a lot of other e-commerce and brick-and-mortar store prices. The savings only get better if you are among the over 100 million people who subscribe to Amazon Prime. It's great for shopping benders, thanks to the service's most basic and best feature: free two-day shipping—soon to be one day shipping standard!—on eligible products. Plus, you get access to all the streaming content they make and license for Prime Video, Amazon's take on Netflix.
If $119 per year for Prime sounds expensive even with all that, there's a month-to-month option for $12.99. If you keep that option for a year or longer, obviously you're not saving much; but if you need free shipping for the holidays or want to binge-watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or The Man in the High Castle for a month or two, it's a good option.
Medicaid recipients and low-income families with a valid Electronic Benefits Transfer card can get Prime even cheaper, at $5.99 per month (though you can't use the EBT card to pay for Prime).
Naturally, if you're a Prime member you can take advantage of Amazon's annual Prime Day, the company's attempt to boost e-commerce in the summer to Black Friday-mania levels. And it seems to be working.
With Prime Day(s) looming on July 15-16, now is the time to use the 30-day free Prime trial. It's worth it, even if you're not going shopping, because Prime includes a slew of other services beyond just shipping and videos. Below, we'll spell out some of the special things you can get.


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House is on Rt 12 North in Riverton, 5 miles from the Mobile Station at the traffic light in Montpelier. Big yellow house on the left.


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The Pontifical Mission Societies in the USA are expanding their work of proposing the Good News of Jesus Christ with the help of technology.
This new initiative of the new evangelization come with the help of the boss himself, Pope Francis. He unlocked the new App. Oblate Father Andrew Small assisted. The MISSIO App may be downloaded free wherever Apps are available.
Missionary work need not only be in foreign countries. Missionary work in the United States of America is a real need even today. There are people in the USA, in Connecticut, that have yet to hear and live "Good News" of Jesus Christ and experience the Lord's great love through the work and witness of the Catholic Church. Can each of us be motivated by the command of Jesus to "go, make disciples of all nations"?
While the Catholic Church in the USA is no longer considered as 'mission territory' by the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, that is, we no longer depend on financial support and manpower from other nations, the fact is that we need to continue to propose to one and all that Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and The Life. A possible resource for us in Connecticut is the Propagation of the Faith, "One Family in Mission" (a new web site).
The Church in the USA has four groups help the "least among us" that are known as The Pontifical Mission Societies:
- The Society for the Propagation of the Faith
- The Society of St Peter Apostle
- Missionary Childhood Association
- Missionary Union of Priests and Religious
2013 is the 151st anniversary of the death of the founder of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, Pauline Marie Jaricot. With the Venerable Servant of God Pauline Jaricot let us contribute to the work of the New Evangelization, be that match that lit the fire of love and service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.


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10 Unlikely (But Wonderful) Relationships That Spawned In Movies
Posted by imoviezone in beauty and the beast on November 28, 2013
The world of movies has produced some wonderful relationships over the years, due to great storylines and fantastic on-screen chemistry between the actors and characters in question.
However, not all of those relationships were very likely or predictable – and that's often what makes them so poignant and beautiful.
Whether it's due to a gap in age or the characters in question coming from completely different backgrounds, some of the best on-screen relationships have spawned between characters you would never have otherwise thought to put together.
With that in mind, here are ten very unlikely relationships that have spawned in movies…
10. Kevin McCallister & The Pigeon Lady (Home Alone 2: Lost In New York)
In Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Kevin McCallister boards the wrong plane as he and his family were due to fly to Miami for Christmas and ends up in New York by himself.
When Kevin first encounters the pigeon lady whilst wandering in Central Park, he sees her as a terrifying figure. Covered in and surrounded by pigeons, she looks like something from a horror movie.
However, he apologises for his initial reaction and the two talk.
He gets to know her and, when Kevin suggests that they go somewhere warmer, they go to a concert in a loft above Carnegie Hall and talk further.
The pigeon lady tells Kevin about what her life used to be like. She had a job, a home and a family, but everything went wrong. She had wanted children, but the man she loved fell out of love with her and broke her heart. Whenever the chance to be loved came along again, she ran away from it, stopped trusting people and dealt with it by taking care of the pigeons in Central Park. This led to her current homeless situation.
Kevin relates to her when she tells him that people ignore her when they see her and would prefer it if she wasn't part of their city – he says that he refers to himself as the "pigeon" of his household because he's the youngest. The pigeon lady nods in agreement and says that everyone fights for position and wants to be seen and heard, which implies that she had probably grown up in a similar family.
Before leaving, Kevin promises to be her friend if she needs one and she smiles. He later returns and presents her with one of the two turtle doves given to him in a toy store, symbolising that they will be friends forever.
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Hernandez handed first start as City make four changes and switch formation for Bolton battle
PUBLISHED: 14:23 24 February 2018 | UPDATED: 14:27 24 February 2018
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Onel Hernandez has been handed his full Norwich City debut by head coach Daniel Farke as one of four changes for this afternoon's battle with Bolton.
The Cuban winger starts in a changed formation with three at the back ditched due to Timm Klose's injury, playing a 4-1-4-1 with Nelson Oliveira returning up front in place of Dennis Srbeny.
Alex Tettey also returns in midfield instead of Mario Vrancic and Josh Murphy takes the place of Marley Watkins. Ivo Pinto is fit enough for the bench but Harrison Reed starts at right-back.
The Canaries go into the game in good spirits after a last-minute equaliser from Oliveira away to league leaders Wolves in midweek, to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
Farke's team have only been beaten in one of their last 10 league games but have won just five of their 16 home games in the Championship this season.
Bolton have also made four changes, with former Canaries striker Aaron Wilbraham – now 38 years old – dropping to the bench.
The visitors have picked up just one win in their 16 away league games this season, losing 10, the worst away record in the division – although they did beat City 2-1 at the Macron Stadium in November.
They sit 19th and four points clear of the relegation zone and won 1-0 at home against fellow strugglers Sunderland on Tuesday, picking up their second win in five matches having also won 1-0 at home against Bristol City at the start of the month.
Norwich: Gunn; Reed, Hanley, Zimmermann, Lewis; Tettey (C); Hernandez, Leitner, Maddison, Murphy; Oliveira. Subs: McGovern (GK), Raggett, Pinto, Vrancic, Hoolahan, Watkins, Srbeny
Bolton: Alnwick; Morais, Dervite, Wheater (C), Beevers, Robinson; Pratley (C), Burke, Karacan; Ameobi, Le Fondre. Subs: Howard (GK), Flanagan, Taylor, Osede, Buckley, Clough, Wilbraham
City team news
Timm Klose is rated 'doubtful' by Daniel Farke after suffering a hamstring problem in the midweek draw at Wolves. Farke will make a late call on Klose, with Sean Raggett poised for a full debut. Captain Ivo Pinto is fit but will not start after a month out with a knee injury. Moritz Leitner is expected to be fit for a third game in six days, with Farke revealing the midfielder is suffering fatigue. Wes Hoolahan and Marcus Edwards are both available. Matt Jarvis is poised for a development run out on Monday. Louis Thompson (Achilles) remains out.
Bolton team news
Karl Henry begins a two-game suspension. Defender Mark Little is also still out as he continues to serve a three-match ban.
One to watch – Aaron Wilbraham
Former City striker. Vastly-experienced. The 38-year-old joined Bolton on a free transfer at the start of the season from Bristol City. Scored two goals in 23 league appearances during an 18-month stint at Carrow Road, that included promotion and survival in the Premier League.
Bolton manager – Phil Parkinson
Won promotions at Colchester, Bradford, and Bolton last season. Also guided third tier Bradford to a fairytale League Cup final appearance at Wembley in 2013.
Referee – Keith Stroud (Hampshire)
Shown 96 yellow and seven red cards during 23 matches this season.
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Art Crush: David Booth
Artist Website: http://david-booth.com
When I First Fell Inlove: In 2010 while studying at Tafe I watched a documentary which was aired on ABC TV Artscape back in 2009. The documentary was about Ghostpatrol and Miso and their collaborations in Street Art.
About Their Work: Check out this video by Creativemornings HQ
What I Love About Their Work: I'm a big fan of the imaginative, whimsical and innocence of his drawings and I love exploring the worlds he creates with the characters he draws. I've never been to Melbourne to have had an opportunity to see his street work in person, though it's definitely on my list of things I'd like to see if I ever get the chance. I really respect and enjoy his perspective on his work and the why and how of what he enjoys. To me, this is what makes his work really awesome.
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A man named Jason Gibson was eating dinner at Taco Bell when two kids made their way inside to try to sell their homemade desserts.
A soldier took notice and immediately asked if they were hungry, instructing them to follow him to the counter. Gibson couldn't resist taking a video and sharing. Thanks Sir! The world definitely needs more you.


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DENVER — A local resident, of Ethiopian descent, was arrested without incident last week by special agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) for making false statements on immigration documents and identity theft. The charges relate to mass murders committed throughout Ethiopia during the late 1970s.
U.S. Attorney John Walsh, District of Colorado, and HSI Denver Special Agent in Charge Kumar Kibble announced the arrest of John Doe, aka Habteab Berhe Temanu, aka Habteab B Temanu, aka "TUFA," aka Kefelegn Alemu, aka Kefelegn Alemu Worku, who is about 68 years old.
Doe appeared in court Aug. 30 for a detention hearing as well as arraignment, but that hearing was continued until Sept. 4.
The defendant was indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver Aug. 20. He was arrested Aug. 24. Doe made his initial appearance Aug. 27 where he was advised of the charges pending against him.
According to the indictment, as well as other court documents, including an affidavit in support of a search warrant of the residence of Doe, the defendant knowingly possessed and used, and attempted to possess and use, without lawful authority, a means of identification of another person, Habteab Berhe Temanu. The indictment further charges that he knew that other person to be a real person when he committed the felony violation of unlawfully procuring U.S. citizenship or naturalization.
Further, between Nov. 22, 2009 and March 2, 2010, Doe made false statements in connection with his application for naturalization which was submitted in November 2009, and he re-affirmed under penalty of perjury in March 2010, including falsely identifying himself as Habteab Berhe Temanu. He also falsely representing that he was the father of five children; and he falsely responded "no" to the question: "Have you ever persecuted (either directly or indirectly) any person because of race, religion, national origin, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion?"
In May 2011, HSI received information from an informant who was a naturalized U.S. citizen, originally a native of Ethiopia, that he had recently encountered a person in Denver who he recognized as Kefelegn Alemu Worku. He claimed that Worku was a prison guard during a period in the late 1970s in Ethiopia known as the "Red Terror."
In the late 1970s in Ethiopia, Mengistu Haile Mariam assumed unofficial control of the Provisional Military Administrative Committee also known as the Dergue. The Dergue was a committee of nearly 120 military officers that established a Marxist regime and abolished Ethiopia's constitution. They arrested the former emperor and members of the imperial government for alleged crimes against the Ethiopian people. Mengistu seized full control in 1977 which unleashed a two-year campaign known as the Red Terror.
During the Red Terror, tens of thousands of Ethiopian men, women and children – who were suspected of being members or supporters of the anti-Dergue group – were arrested, tortured and summarily executed. One prison that held, tortured and killed individuals was known as "Kebele 15" or "Kefetegna 15," which in English roughly translates as "Higher 15." This prison housed about 1,500 prisoners who had been imprisoned due to their political opinions and affiliations. During the Red Terror, families of those who were killed or missing were often required to pay the government for the bullet used to kill their family member. Historical accounts indicate that a minimum of 10,000 people were killed in the city of Addis Ababa alone in 1977, with comparable victims likely in the provinces in 1977 and 1978.
The witness explained that he had become a political prisoner in Ethiopia in 1978 when he was arrested and sent to the Higher 15. He witnessed Worku torture fellow prisoners and learned that other prisoners were being executed at the hands of prison guards, including Worku. The informant managed to escape the prison in September 1979. Two additional Ethiopian refugees, who are now naturalized U.S. citizens, also identified the defendant as Worku and recounted how Worku had personally participated in beating and torturing them at the same prison during the same time period.
HSI special agents, using information obtained from the informant, charge that Doe is actually Kefelegn Alemu Worku, and Worku was using the identity of Habteab B Temanu. Immigration records confirmed that Doe, using Temanu's identity, came to the United States in July 2004 as a refugee. He lived in Denver until his indictment this month.
"Homeland Security Investigations will not allow international human rights violator fugitives to seek safe haven in the United States," said Kibble. "In addition to investigating these fugitives, HSI also works to strip the U.S. citizenship from these individuals who fraudulently obtained it."
"The United States' commitment to human dignity and freedom across the globe requires us to police our own borders against international criminals who use fraud and deceit to hide in our country," said U.S. Attorney John Walsh. "This case demonstrates our commitment as a nation to upholding the rule of law by identifying and prosecuting human rights violators."
If convicted of unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization, Doe faces not more than 10 years in federal prison, and a fine of up to $250,000. If convicted of aggravated identity theft, he faces an additional two-year mandatory consecutive sentence over and above the sentence imposed for the underlying felony, as well as up to a $250,000 fine.
This case is being investigated by HSI Denver with the assistance of HSI's Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center.
The defendant is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Brenda Taylor and ICE Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Lillian Alves.
The charges contained in the indictment are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The Human Rights Violators and War Crimes Center investigates human rights violators who try to evade justice by seeking shelter in the United States, including those who have participated in war crimes and acts of genocide, torture and extrajudicial killings. These individuals may use fraudulent identities to enter the country and attempt to blend into communities in the United States. Members of the public who have information about foreign nationals suspected of engaging in human rights abuses or war crimes are urged to call the toll-free HSI tip line at 1-866-DHS-2-ICE or to complete its online tip form. Both are staffed around the clock by investigators. To learn more about the assistance available to victims in these cases, the public should contact ICE's confidential victim-witness toll-free number at 1-866-872-4973. Tips may be provided anonymously.
Since fiscal year 2004, ICE has arrested more than 200 individuals for human rights-related violations under various criminal and/or immigration statutes. During that same period, ICE obtained deportation orders and physically removed more than 400 known or suspected human rights violators from the United States. Currently, HSI has more than 180 active investigations and ICE is pursuing more than 1,900 leads and removal cases involving suspected human rights violators from nearly 95 different countries.


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By: James Swift
A Google search for the term "Men's Rights Movement" leads to some very astringent links.
A Time op-ed refers to the movement as a whole as "toxic," with the author connecting men's rights activism to the recent Isla Vista mass murder spree. Another highly critical article, titled "Let's All Have a Laugh at the Men's Rights Movement" was posted on the website of the Special Broadcasting Service, a publicly funded radio and television network in Australia. And a petition listed on the official White House website calls for the Obama Administration to classify the Men's Rights Movement -- as a whole -- as a terrorist group.
J. Steven Svoboda, public relations director for the National Coalition for Men, lists a few of the common criticisms lobbed at "Men's Rights Activists."
"We are bad guys. We are angry. We have it all or nearly all of it and still want more," he told Uncommon Journalism. "The truth? We are good folks, men and women, fighting a fight that is often misunderstood."
Dean Esmay, A Voice for Men (AVFM) managing editor, shared a few disparaging remarks he frequently hears from "Men's Rights" detractors.
"We hate women, just can't get laid, or are all about men of only one race or sexual orientation," he said. "All of which is false."
"There are misconceptions that we are, in essence, hateful people," said Sage Gerard, AVFM collegiate activism director. "There's a lot of knee jerk reactions around it."
A representative for the organization MensRights Edmonton, who wished to be identified only as "Raz," also believes the movement is unjustly condemned.
"We are also accused of thinking men are an 'oppressed' group of people," he told Uncommon Journalism. "This tendency to identify one group of people as 'oppressed' and another as 'oppressor' is a culturally Marxist concept which is used to excuse finger pointing and emphasize the need for an increased state…we truly do want equality under the law, and that means seeing people as individuals, not members of opposing 'teams.'"
Jonathan Taylor, founder of A Voice for Male Students, said he takes offense to the depiction of Men's Rights Activists (MRAs) as "hyper masculine right-wingers."
"Although I generally shy away from left/right dichotomies, I am actually rather liberal in political orientation since I am supportive of liberal ideas like gay rights, abortion, equality and separation of church and state," he said. "And although in my teenage years I used to do stereotypically 'manly' things like work in construction and practice martial arts, in my late twenties I also enjoy playing the flute, watching musicals, writing and reading poetry – things that our culture typically labels 'feminine.'"
Decried by the Southern Poverty Law Center and mercilessly berated on popular Gen Y websites like Cracked, individuals inside the Men's Rights Movement (MRM) are no strangers to being depicted as the cultural other. Often described as "insecure" and "misogynistic," the leaders of the movement argue to the contrary; instead, they claim to be the victims of widespread cultural misrepresentation themselves, with their agendas and beliefs skewed by a media less than receptive to their political stances.
What is the "Men's Rights Movement?"
"It's simply a human rights advocacy movement that specializes in issues affecting men and boys," Gerard told Uncommon Journalism. Esmay, his AFVM colleague, called the MRM "the human rights movement of the 21st Century."
"It's necessary because we are the majority of the unemployed, a majority of the homeless, a majority of the imprisoned, a majority of the drug and alcohol dependent, a majority of suicides, a majority in dangerous jobs and low-status jobs, a majority of those failing in school, and no one cares," Esmay stated. "Those calling us horrible names and accusing us of horrible motives are exposing their own prejudices, and are the reason why we are needed."
Raz said the movement was ultimately about freedom. "It's about things such as protecting the family unit, returning the power of self governance to the individual, maintaining the integrity of the judicial system, and establishing true equality under the law," he said. "Basically, safeguarding the civil society."
Taylor said that an "egalitarian" movement was impossible due to the "near-complete dominance" of Feminism in the discussion of gender issues.
"This is one strong reason why a Men's Movement is needed," he said. "To provide a counterbalance, until both voices have been adequately heard and we can then start to work on a progressive movement that incorporates the experiences of both men and women who work toward equality."
Per Svoboda, the movement is about equality, fairness and justice. "We just want our fair share, for example our fair share of access to our children and to support if we are battered or in need of health care," he said. "Nothing more, just what's fair."
The Accusations of Misogyny
"Misogynists do not represent the Men's Rights Movement at all," Gerard said. "We have women who are deeply involved in this." He mentions the Honey Badger Brigade, a quartet of female Men's Rights Activists who host a popular Internet radio series.
However, he does recall encountering some misogynistic comments on the AVFM Internet forums. "We had some people come in and spout misogynistic stuff, and they got banned," he said. "They just don't last, because no bigotry is allowed."
Esmay also refutes claims that the Men's Rights Movement is inherently misogynistic.
"The 'misogynistic' claim is particularly laughable given the deep and heavy involvement of women," he said. "And the fact that [detractors] rarely acknowledge these women and often call those women horrible names and claim they're just wanting to get sex and attention from us."
Raz also finds the misogyny allegations mystifying. "Most of the reason I think people choose to perceive the Men's Rights Movement as misogynistic is because of our strict opposition to Feminism," he said. "We do our best to stress however, that women and Feminism are not the same thing. Women are a demographic of human beings, while Feminism is a hateful, violent and bigoted supremacist ideology."
While Taylor said there are a some anti-women extremists in the MRM, he said they make up a very small percentage of the total movement.
"In my experience and observation the majority of those who accuse the Men's Movement of being, in general, a misogynistic movement are people who have either not adequately researched it, or who desire to shut it down for disingenuous purposes and make false or embellished accusations against it," he said.
"Those who claim we are prejudiced or misogynistic do not know us, do not know our work, and do not know our organization," Svoboda stated. "Nothing could be farther from the truth."
What is "Misandry?"
All of the MRA representatives mentioned "misandry"-- the gender inversion of "misogyny" -- as a reason for why a Men's Rights Movement is necessary.
"Misandry occurs whenever a man's needs are dismissed and whenever a man's right to talk about his own life and those of his fellows is made light of or compared with the rights of women and found wanting in the comparison," Svoboda said. Misandrist organizations, he continued, negatively impact men by "separating us from compassion and from the help those of us who need it might otherwise be able to obtain."
Gerard said that while there are several organizations that seem combative towards MRM ideology, namely the National Organization for Women and Women, Action & the Media, he does not consider any group a misandrist "leader" of sorts. Instead, he considers "misandry" to be a cultural force, forged by years of Feminist vitriol.
"These organizations are being fueled by ideological misandry kind of centrism, through what is, essentially, a corrupted form of feminism," he said. "Feminism has become a very dangerous force that is popular and permeated through institutions all over the world."
Likewise, Esmay said that contemporary misandry is an offshoot of traditional Feminism, although he considers institutionalized Feminism in academia to be a much larger issue.
"Modern-day misandry is an extension of the age-old problem of male disposability, hyped up by an ideology that has taught a false history that men have oppressed women and privileged themselves for thousands of years," he said. "Feminism is not the root cause of our woes, but the ideological feminism of the university system and the large multi-billion dollar private endowment and public funding machine that feeds the ideology is a big problem."
Taylor views misandry not as a "hatred for men," but a "lack of compassion" for men's needs. He considers it the byproduct of traditional gender roles and Feminism.
"Traditional gender roles sees men as disposable by singling them out to die in the workplace in deadly jobs and in war," he said. "Feminism, by contrast ignores how pervasively male disposability is a function of traditional gender roles, paints them erroneously as a 'patriarchy' that overwhelmingly favors men, and subsequently uses that as a rationalization to see men's concerns as secondary or trivial – rather than equal – to those of women."
Raz said the definition of misandry is often expanded to include the indifference to or normalizing of male suffering. He brings up an episode of the television program "The Talk," in which the female hosts of the program made light of a story of about a man who was tortured and sexually mutilated by his wife.
"On daytime cable TV, Sharon Osbourne and thousands of women laughed together at how a man had his penis cut off and tossed into a garbage disposal, because he dared ask for a divorce from his wife," he said. "This is misandry. Can you imagine a group of men sitting around on cable TV laughing hysterically at the concept of Ozzy Osbourne drugging his wife, pinning her down, and taking a butcher's knife to her genitals? I sure as hell can't."
At AFVM, Gerard serves a a liaison to college students and faculty members who wish to expand their own on-campus activism efforts. "If there's somebody who wants to start their own men's rights group on their campus, they are open to contact me, and I will connect them with either the people or information necessary so that they can build something that will last," he said. Currently, the organization does not have any any formal, campus-wide partnerships, however.
Reactions to "Men's Rights" college groups vary, Gerard said. While his own student organization based out of a metro Atlanta university was largely met with ambivalence, he said campus groups elsewhere have been received with great hostility. He notes two recent incidents that he believes speaks to an ideological prejudice against the MRM.
"It's not just students, there are also faculty and scholars," he said. He recently spoke with a professor in Canada, who said that his report on male genocide victims had experienced pushback in the peer-review process.
"The barrier is that in reporting facts about men's pain or male victimization, it is possible that those facts will be silenced and not allowed to be shown, for ideological reasons," Gerard said. "At the University of Toronto, men wanted to attend a talk by Dr. Warren Farrell, but they were physically prevented from entering the building to hear the speech, again, for ideological reasons."
As a freshman composition and argumentation tutor, Taylor observed numerous colleagues pushing literature upon students that he considered "more ideological than scholarly." He also noticed that some professors were expressing double standards against male students; other students, he said, adopted these outlooks sans little questioning or resistance.
Last year, Taylor launched A Voice for Male Students, which he said is designed to raise awareness for issues men and boys face at all levels of education. He said his website contains the world's largest online database of male-only scholarships, as well as a "warehouse" of raw data, including in-house developed graphs, on education issues.
"I am considering expanding the website in the future to include a state-by-state network of education consultants, father-involvement groups, and other groups that work to improve educational outcomes for boys in their local communities," he said. "I am also considering building a network of attorneys who are passionate about defending individual rights on campus in higher education."
Taylor said that boys' educational underachievement is often considered less important than educational barriers girls face because men are "overrepresented at the top of the society."
"The fact that men are underrepresented at the bottom of society – among the homeless, the incarcerated, those who work deadly jobs, suicides, and so forth – is not considered a 'call to action' to pay more attention to boys' education," he said. "In essence, we have begun to care so much about bringing men who are the majority at the top of society down that we have neglected to bring men who are the majority at the bottom of society up. This is very important in the conversation on education, since education is often described as 'the great equalizer.'"
Double Standards in the Legal System?
MRAs say that men face numerous legal "prejudices," particularly in family court rulings and domestic violence charges. Additionally, many activists say that women are entitled to standard rights -- namely, reproductive rights -- which men are not.
Compared to the U.S., Raz said men's rights within Canada's legal system are much more restricted.
"Really, the issues facing men and boys today are so vast and all encompassing I find it hard to even know where to begin," he said. "Lets start with the fact that in Canada, women have the legal right to genital integrity and legal paternal surrender, which men do not."
While Alberta spent more than $40 million on domestic violence (DV) shelters for women in 2010, Raz said shelters for men -- who represent roughly half of Canada's domestic violence victims -- went completely unfunded.
"Not only does our culture deny male victims of DV even exist, they've been brainwashed into believing DV is a male only crime inherent to masculinity," he said.
"Erin Pizzey, founder of the world's first women's DV shelter and currently a men's rights advocate, has been saying for decades that DV is a genderless crime, mostly attributed to learned behavior," Raz continued. "As an aside, Erin calls Canada the most frightening place in the world to be a man, and refuses to even set foot in this country."
He was also highly critical of "guilty until proven innocent" standards pertaining to male-on-female campus sexual assault investigations.
"Legally speaking, there are a myriad of male only responsibilities and obligations in our culture," Raz said. "For example, if a man and a woman go out, get drunk and have consensual sex which the woman later regrets the following morning, culturally, we will see that man as a rapist, and that woman as the helpless victim. He is somehow made responsible for both his and the woman's actions, while the woman is relived of any and all responsibility in the role she played in that encounter."
He said society is "all too willing" to believe accusations of male-on-female rape, while overlooking a high percentage of rape accusations that turn out to be fraudulent.
"And virtually 100 percent of the time," he concluded, "a woman caught making a false accusation suffers no legal penalties whatsoever."
Furthermore, Taylor said that male rape victims tend to be overlooked when discussing sexual assault, while male educators are frequently accused -- without evidence -- of being pedophiles.
"Unlike girls who are statutorily raped by male teachers, the statutory rape of boys by female teachers is often dismissed on the grounds that 'boys wanted it' and re-framed as a 'relationship,'" he said. "Meanwhile, many male teachers are afraid to even consider a teaching job in lower education on the grounds that they may be unfairly maligned as child predators, regardless as to whatever they have done or not done."
Recently, Gerard attended a rally in Ellsworth, Maine, where organizations such as Integrity4Maine have accused the Washington County District Attorney's Office of prosecutor misconduct. And even at his university, Gerard said that gender discrimination manifests itself in the legal requirements of Title IX.
"We have an interpersonal violence prevention center and a Rape and Aggression Defense course here on campus, that offer services to both men and women, but only really market themselves to women in a way to circumvent Title IX regulations," he said. "I conferred with legal counsel about this and found out that even though Title IX forces them to have services for men and women, there's nothing that says they have to promote it for both men and women, and what ends up happening is you have results similar to if you had violated Title IX in the first place, only there's no legal liability."
In terms of policy changes, the MRAs offered several proposals to strengthen men's rights in education, the courtroom and society as a whole.
Raz said his organization was not seeking legislation favoring men, or even increased government spending on men's support services. Instead, he said MenRights Edmonton simply seeks legislative changes that give men equal footing with women.
"The default presumption of shared parenting is one policy we would like to see, but we would also like laws which offer clearly preferential treatment to people based on their sex to be thrown out," he said. He also said the MRM can reshape cultural perspectives by serving as opposition to radical Feminism.
"Nobody in the MRM honestly believes we can create a utopia, but if you want to have a meaningful impact on many of the important issues of our time, then you must have an unbiased, non ideological, un-gendered assessment of the root causes," he said. "To that end, every self described feminist college professor, or politician, or social worker is an enemy to men and the civil society."
Svoboda said his organization is fighting for men to get a "fair shake" in family court and domestic violence cases. "We have already won a struggle we waged to get diaper changing rooms placed in men's restrooms," he said. "These are victories for all of us as we all must work together especially given the growing environmental and economic crises that seem to be looming in our future."
On the college level, Gerard said he would like to see institutions be held more accountable for men's services. Furthermore, he said his organization will continue to fight against policies they believe discriminate against males.
"Look up the 'Dear Colleague' letter," he stated, "that discusses the lowering of standards in getting a conviction for young men who are accused of sexual assault and the denial of the accused to meet their accuser."
To Esmay, a major goal of the MRM is simply getting society to accept the harsh realities that many males face. Additionally, he believes addressing male stereotypes is a matter of great importance to men across the globe.
"Men are the majority of school dropouts, they are the majority of the unemployed and the underemployed, they are a majority of the homeless, they are a rapidly shrinking minority on college campuses and they are generally viewed as violent predators waiting to happen and at fault for most of the wrong in this world," he concluded. "It starts from birth and goes all the way to old age, and it affects men of all races and ethnic backgrounds."


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The Isla Candle is one that will add the finishing touches to any home. With a pinky, off white glaze that features hand painted lines, this vessel was made in Japan. We hand pour all the 100% soy wax in our Sydney studio. Designed to be multi-purpose, simply pop out the wick once the wax burns out, wash with hot soapy water and you're left with a Japanese tea cup, pot planter or little vase.
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It's running! Those who have ever implemented a JVM know that running "Hello, World!" requires a very large percentage of the VM to be up and running, so I'm very happy to have reached this point.
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More than two decades ago, detectives referred to an unidentified young girl by the feeling that drove them to pursue her murderer until the case was solved: "Baby Hope."
And now, the child found dead in a cooler on an embankment of the Henry Hudson Parkway on July 23, 1991, finally has a real name: Anjelica Castillo.
New developments were set in motion by a tipster this summer, Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said.
On the anniversary of the day her body was discovered, as they have every year, Cold Case detectives passed out flyers and renewed calls for information near the parkway's Dyckman Street exit.
After the latest outreach, a call to the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline contained a tip that led to a woman who turned out to be Baby Hope's sister.
Police were then able to identify Baby Hope's mother and match her DNA to that of the little girl.
That match came just this month, triggering a flurry of leads and developments through a collaboration between the Manhattan District Attorney's office and the NYPD.
Within about 10 days, that DNA match both spurred and concluded a complex and fast-paced investigation.
Tracing Baby Hope's family tree to Mexico, investigators identified and interviewed relatives of her parents. They created a detailed timeline of her short life, from her birth at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens in April 1987 to the discovery of her body four years later.
The smallest shreds of information were seized on by various entities, including the Real Time Crime Center, the Crime Stoppers hotline and an NYPD Intelligence Division analyst on loan to the Cold Case Squad. Partial names were run, while new addresses were obtained and fired off to detectives pounding the pavement.
They identified a cousin of Castillo as their suspect, 52-year-old Bronx resident Conrado Juarez. Juarez's daughter first told detectives that he had been in Mexico for the last 12 years. But his wife said last Friday that he had to gone to work at a restaurant in Manhattan that morning.
Investigators found him near the restaurant that afternoon and "convinced him to talk with them," Kelly said.
By early Saturday morning, Juarez had confessed, Kelly said.
The detectives on the case had worked 60 hours straight as the final pieces fell into place, NYPD spokesman John McCarthy said.
"They couldn't walk away from it," McCarthy said.
Baby Hope always had that effect on law enforcement: Detectives who worked the case when she was found paid for a proper mass and burial for her in 1991, purchasing a tombstone that reads "Because We Care."
Over the years, the detectives visited her grave, sometimes leaving little mementos — and sometimes checking mementos left behind, for possible clues or even fingerprints.
In a poignant twist, the assistant district attorney who was sent to the embankment in Upper Manhattan that July day in 1991 is now the head of the District Attorney's Cold Case Unit: Melissa Mourges has been with Baby Hope since arriving to find her in that blue-and-white cooler 22 years ago.
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance heralded Mourges' work as "instrumental" in levying murder charges against Juarez.
At his arraignment, Mourges described to the judge how Juarez, then the little girl's 30-year-old cousin, sexually assaulted her and smothered her with a pillow. Then, with the help of his now-deceased sister, Juarez folded the child's body in half, wrapped her in a garbage bag and stuffed her in the cooler, scattering soda cans on top of her body, Mourges said.
The brother and sister took a livery cab to Manhattan and left the cooler in a wooded area, Kelly said.
"They then separated and Juarez returned to the Bronx, and his sister to Queens, never to speak of the heinous act again — until the NYPD investigators, through their relentless investigation, caught up with Juarez," Kelly said. "Today, NYPD investigators have given young Anjelica her due justice."
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FaceSDK is a multi-platform library that enables Microsoft Visual C++, C#, VB and Borland Delphi developers to build a variety of applications that require fast and precise face recognition and identification. Supporting 32-bit and 64-bit systems, FaceSDK supports Web, Windows, Linux and Macintosh applications, and enables still image and real-time face-based biometric authentication.
FaceSDK offers fast and precise face recognition and identification, allowing developers to build a wide variety of applications. Its consistent recognition rates in any lighting conditions and support of every webcam ever manufactured call for using FaceSDK in biometric user authentication and face-based login systems. The SDK works with small and large still images, and offers true real-time support by recognizing and identifying faces in video streams.
The SDK is loaded with features and comes with a host of samples in a variety of programming languages, allowing Web and desktop developers to implement advanced face recognition and identification tasks in a matter of minutes.
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The Governor's Office Rural Development Initiative embodies several objectives to assist rural communities and small businesses to create and retain jobs through business development and community strategic planning assistance. Through various partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies, the office promotes agricultural diversification, small town revitalization, and market development both domestically and internationally.
The Governor's Office Rural Development Initiative focuses on the following:
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The Texas Rural Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that was established by the Texas Department of Rural Affairs to raise money from public, private, corporate, and other sources in order to finance health, community development, and economic development programs in rural Texas. Their goal is to be a big resource for small Texas communities.
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Serving as a strong voice and resource to government, ARCIT promotes the policy of best practices in the delivery of public services to enhance the quality of life for all rural Texans.