text: Walking after a heart attack: Stewart's story Walking on the South Downs and listening to music helped Stewart Prosser find his way after a heart attack, as he tells Sarah Brealey. Stewart Prosser was 45 and, he thought, "pretty fit" when he had a heart attack. It was a shock that changed his outlook on life and led him to leave his high-flying job. It was the simple act of walking – above all, walking in his beloved South Downs – that helped him find happiness again, and build on his passion for music too. All sorts of questions fly through your mind. In the first few hours, you question what it means for the rest of your life Stewart Prosser was Paul Weller's trumpeter in The Jam frontman's other band, The Style Council, back in the 1980s. After spending his 20s as a musician, he went on to work in corporate affairs and marketing at AXA and Lehman Brothers, among others. He was Lehman's director of corporate communications for Europe and Asia in 2004, when one weekend he started feeling ill. His wife Elise took him to A&E, where he was told he was having a heart attack. "Shock is the feeling that sums it up," says Stewart. "All sorts of questions fly through your mind that you don't have answers for. What does this mean, what comes next, will I have another one? What does this mean for my family? In the first few hours, you question what it means for the rest of your life." Stewart had an angioplasty and stent procedure and went home after five days. He was lucky to be able to take extended sick leave from work, and found the hospital cardiac rehabilitation programme helpful. Returning to walking with music "After that, my rehab was walking and music," Stewart says. "I had always enjoyed walking. In the early days you have to exercise gradually. I couldn't leap back into the gym, so walking was a great way to gradually build up an exercise programme." Walking while listening to music was a kind of meditation for Stewart. "A heart attack is draining physically and also mentally," he says. "The walking and the music in combination are really helpful mentally. They both have a hugely restorative effect. It's a way of switching your mind off. After my heart attack it was critical to get away from thinking about what had happened. I find walking takes you away from your day-to-day worries. It lifts you and connects you with something a bit deeper. Music does that for me as well: whether I am playing or listening, I get lost in it." Stewart with his cocker spaniel, Molly A new job and a change of perspective Walking and music both have a hugely restorative effect. It's a way of switching your mind off. It was more than nine months before Stewart went back to work, and then he realised he no longer felt the same way about his job. "Lehman Brothers had been really good to me when I was off, and I still loved the work and the people, but it was time to take a different route," he says. "I didn't want to go back to what felt like a fast-moving treadmill in the corporate world. It had been a really busy time in the run-up to my heart attack. I had a really frantic schedule going all round the world for meetings. "It is like the story of the frog being boiled: you get used to it, you normalise the symptoms of tiredness and stress. It sounds a bit New Age, but I do listen to my body now." Stewart left to set up his own consultancy business, which also allowed him to spend more time on music and, of course, walking. He also moved with his family from Surrey to Hampshire, deeper into the South Downs. "The South Downs offers this amazing combination," Stewart says. "One minute you can be on top of a ridge with a view for miles around, and then a few minutes later you can be in the depths of a copse in a valley with birds singing around you. And there are the little picturesque villages. It gives you a wonderful perspective on life." Turning a love for nature into a musical project Stewart got to know a local composer, Damian Montagu, who also loves walking in the South Downs and was composing melodies inspired by the landscape. The pair set up a project, Walk Upon England. The first album, In a South Downs Way, features spoken word from actor Hugh Bonneville, who is a mutual friend. It went to number one in the specialist classical album charts and number one in the iTunes classical singles chart. The trio performed the album with other musicians to sell-out audiences at the Chichester Festival Theatre. "It was meant to be just a fun project about walking in the South Downs," says Stewart. "It all comes out of a love that Damian and I had for getting lost in nature." They are now working on new material. But, Stewart adds, you don't have to have the South Downs on your doorstep to feel the benefits of walking. "Even if you are in a city centre, just walking around a local park is helpful," he says. "You feel you are reconnecting to something you didn't have time for before, gaining a new experience. You are literally moving forward. And it helps with physical recovery too." The importance of family support Thirteen years on, the heart attack casts only a slight shadow over Stewart's life. "It is still there at the back of my mind," he says. "It will always be there, but it is more part of who I am now. I know that I am doing all the right things, in terms of fitness, relaxation, eating, drinking, taking medication and having regular check-ups. I don't worry about having another heart attack." At the time of the heart attack, Stewart had three young children aged 11, nine and four. Now his eldest two have left home, and Stewart and Elise have gained a working cocker spaniel, Molly, who accompanies Stewart on many of his walks. "My family were, and still are, incredibly supportive," he says. "Even now, if I haven't been out for a walk or cycle recently they remind me that it might be a good idea to do that. The colour can drain out of life after a heart attack, and I think it is important to put it back in When my heart attack happened, I think their questions were the same as mine – what does this mean, will it happen again? It is fading away but I think it is still at the back of our minds, even years later. It puts things into perspective; you think about what is really important and what is not. That has stayed with us. Time together is really important." Rebuilding a colourful life Stewart wants to reassure other people that life can go back to normal. "When you go through a heart attack, you don't know what life will be like on the other side," he says. "I really did feel all at sea in terms of what I could and couldn't do." He hopes his story might inspire others to keep pursuing their passions. "The colour can drain out of life after a heart attack, and I think it is important to put it back in," he says. "You can rebuild life and get back to things you love. "I want to show people there is light at the end of the tunnel and you can get through it." Read Dave's story of walking back to health after a heart attack. Watch an animation to learn what happens in your body when you exercise. Read about 5 people who did amazing things after heart problems.


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As a coach, it is always important to remember that at all times you are a role model and should act accordingly to portray the ethical and behavioural conduct expected of you.
Coaches are encouraged to work enthusiastically at all times with players, and above all ensure their assessed and approved competency must never be in question.
This competency is based on:
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Accredited coaches must also act in accordance with the Australian Sports Commission's (ASC) Code of Ethics and the Australian Rugby League's (ARL) Code of Conduct/Behaviour and the Legal and Legislative Responsibilities with apply to a coach.
Rugby League has, for the first time, brought together all sections of the game in a Kids to Kangaroos National Development plan, which will coordinate the sport's multi-million dollar investment in junior participation and development.
The ARL plan coordinates the $21 million directly invested in the game at junior level through direct grants from the NRL Partnership, the ARL, ARL Development and major Leagues Clubs, as well as the more than $60million generated through local leagues clubs, volunteers, sponsors and participants.
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The National Code of Conduct, officially endorsed by the Australian Rugby League, covers behavioural expectations of players, coaches, parents, officials, spectators and volunteers and was developed after extensive research across all sports by ARL Development.
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The SAFEPLAY CODE was developed to emphasise safety and good conduct within the game of Rugby League.
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Footed Glass Bowl
Footed Glass Bowl
Peter Furlonger
Footed Glass Bowl
'Bavarian Gentians', DH Lawrence
Blue/green overlay graal, letter engraved and gilded
19cm diameter
Please note that delivery is not included in the price of this work. Due to the fragile nature of the piece, we will contact buyers directly to arrange and quote for delivery, or to arrange collection from the gallery.
The art of calligraphy is transformed into a dynamic abstract form when Peter Furlonger applies it to sculptural glass. His exceptional work involves engraving textured lettering onto three-dimensional glass using a sand-blasting technique.
Work by Furlonger is highly sought after by collectors and is held in the Victoria & Albert Museum, the National Museum of Scotland, Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens, and North Lands Creative Glass, Caithness and by the British Glass Foundation.


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I used to work in Southwark and my Friday ritual was to go to Borough Market and get an Ostrich burger and a raspberry, white and dark chocolate brownie. It's a huge attraction to foodies, chefs, tourists and workers, like me, just looking for a bite to eat.
Borough Market celebrates 1000 years in Southwark so it seems fitting that, this year, they opened their market doors to weddings too. If you have London running through your veins and are a bit of a foodie then this really is the perfect place to celebrate your wedding. Even if you aren't getting married Borough Market is well worth a visit if you are ever in London.
There are six event spaces available in Borough Market, but I will be focusing on 1 Cathedral Street which is perfect for intimate weddings. There is currently an application waiting to be approved for civil marriages and partnerships.
This grand Victorian building is a hidden gem, nestling next to Borough Market and overlooking Southwark Cathedral. No 1. Cathedral Street is bright and spacious, with traditional Victorian fireplaces and original features in each room
This venue is so fresh there aren't any real weddings yet but I'll be sure to keep you updated. Here is an engagement shoot to give you a taster for the areas and endless photo opportunities.


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According to information available on the United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) site, Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc is recalling drugs manufactured by the Ahmedabad-based Cadila Healthcare.
14,808 bottles of Bromocriptine Mesylate Capsules USP, 5 mg are being recalled on account of "Out of specification results noticed in related substance test during analysis of 24 month long-term (25 degree Celsius /65 pc RH) stability samples of two batches," the latest enforcement report of the USFDA said.
The ongoing voluntary US nation-wide recall is class II recall, it added.As per the USFDA a class II recall is initiated in "a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."


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Story Summit, presented by AMPIA and Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, in partnership with Alberta Government & Alberta Film, addresses new approaches to storytelling, innovating with technology, and creating sustainable, creative production and business models of media content.
This gathering of North American media, entertainment and content creators brings together the most forward thinking and knowledgeable industry professionals to share their experiences and ideas.
This unique two and a half day gathering allows participants a place to connect with international experts on the cutting edge of digital media, to connect with their peers and further connections, the tools and knowledge to move careers forward – all in the beautiful setting of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. Immerse yourself in the learning, knowledge and creative inspiration of Story Summit 2018.
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A wise person once said, "You gotta crack a few eggs if you're gonna make an omelet", meaning, accidents happen. Even if you have a team of world-class omelet makers, not every chef can cook mistake-free forever.
That being said, before a mishap leaves you and your business covered in yoke, you should make sure all your employees are protected. Our independent insurance agents will walk you through your options to find the right plan that will help both sides recover from an egg-cracking accident.
Basically, it's a contract between a business and an insurance company, where the insurer will pay for an employee's medical costs, lost wages, permanent disability or death benefits that result from a workplace injury or illness. In most cases, it also protects a business against lawsuits filed by employees.
Yes. There are some exceptions in a few states, but even if it isn't mandatory, a worker's comp policy is heavily, HEAVILY recommended. You wouldn't want one little whoopsie to crush your big business dreams, would you?
If an employee were to injury themselves, workers' comp can save your company from crumbling to the ground in a number of ways, but if you like living on the edge and fail to provide adequate coverage you could face a giant world of hurt.
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A workers' comp insurance policy will cover the majority of injuries that arise from work-related duties, ranging from simple slip-and-fall accidents to repetitive motion injuries and even an illness or disease contracted at work.
Employee coverage will usually include the following:
If an employee dies (knock on wood), their family will usually receive the following:
Coverage (if any) will be determined by your state's regulations, but it usually depends on the number of employees, type of business and a few other things. Even if it's not required, it's relatively inexpensive and completely worth it. Seriously. Protect yo' self, by protecting others.
Each state, has its own rules, regulations, coverage requirements and everything in between—they pretty much run the show.
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The cost of a workers' compensation policy depends on the coverage and a number of other factors like state regulations and industry. So, an ergonomically-conscious accounting firm might only pay $1,000 a year, whereas a traveling circus could pay up to $88,000 a year. Basically, the safer and smaller the company, the cheaper it is.
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Equity Resource Library
The resources on this page are intended to support and supplement the Equity Storytimes that are held at MPCS.
Students in the grades are participating in storytimes & child-centered discussions led by faculty. The storytime topics include themes that reflect the various lenses that JeffCo Public Schools uses to support student and community engagement. These storytimes are being developed, along with resources for our school's families and professional development for our faculty and staff.


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Bexar County Presiding Courtroom
Bexar County Presiding Courtroom
Location | San Antonio TX
Year Completed | 2012
Type of Project | Interior Renovation; Historic Rehabilitation
Services Performed | Full Architectural Services
Contractor | Joeris General Contractors
Photos | Dror Baldinger
This rehabilitation includes a new Presiding Courtroom as part of a large masterplan to restore the entire Bexar County Courthouse to its 1926 roots. The new Presiding Courtroom occupies an area previously used as offices and was redesigned as the beautiful space it is today. In addition to the courtroom, an adjacent waiting area was developed to ease overcrowding in the main corridor. In addition, massive granite arches were restored and utilized as the entrances to the new courtroom.


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The 10-ft non-lit scorers table is the most flexible scorers table available. The product can be upgraded after the sale to a rear-lit or LED scorers table, and can be locked together with other Nevco scorers tables (non-lit, rear-lit, LED) to make a longer seamless custom scorers table.
Nevco Scorers Tables offer a great opportunity for display advertising and graphics that get the crowd and players excited. The Nevco 3-in-1 Scorers Table is the most flexible scorers table solution on the market today. The 3-in-1 scorers table can be upgraded from non-lit to rear-lit to LED quickly and easily using a cartridge-based system. Additionally, the 3-in-1 table can grow over time by combining and interlocking with other 3-in-1 scorers tables to expand in to a longer, seamless table.
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After Graduation
- North American Language and Culture Assistants in Spain: This program provided those with at least an intermediate level of Spanish to work as an English language teaching assistant in Spanish public schools for one or two years. Participants will receive a monthly stipend and health insurance.
- Teaching Assistant Program in France: An opportunity for recent graduates who are proficient in French to work as an English language teaching assistant in French public schools for 7 months. Participants receive a monthly stipend and health insurance.
- The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program in Japan: Those who have an interest in Japan might be interested in this program, which allows graduates to work in Japan for 1 to 3 years as an English language teaching assistant in Japanese public schools. Participants receive a generous monthly stipend, Japanese national health insurance, and pre-departure training. Airfare is also covered. No Japanese language ability is required to participate.
- Fulbright US Student Program – English Teaching Assistants: An opportunity for seniors to apply for an English teaching assistantship abroad. Assistantships are available in a number of countries around the world. Participants will receive a grant that will cover the costs of room, board, and incidental costs. Airfare and health insurance are included. Application must be made prior to graduation.
- CIEE- Teach Abroad: Paid teaching opportunities to teach in several countries abroad are also available through CIEE.
- Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
- Teach Abroad: by GoAbroad.com
- University & K-12 Teaching Abroad: by Transitions Abroad
Working Holidays
- Working Holiday - Australia: Allows Americans (18 to 30 years old) to legally work in Australia for up to one year (no longer than 6 months at any employer, however). This is only a visa – participants must find work on their own, and must pay for their own transportation , housing and daily costs.
- United States of America Working Holiday Scheme - New Zealand: Like the Australian Working Holiday scheme, this visa allows young Americans (18-30) to work in New Zealand for up to one year. This is primarily a holiday visa that allows the holder to seek and be paid for work. Applicants must show proof of means of support while there ($4750) and must have proof of health insurance.
Volunteer Abroad
- American Friends Service Committee
- Peace Corps
- International Partnership for Service Learning
- Global Volunteers
- Volunteer Abroad: by GoAbroad.com
- Volunteer Opportunities Abroad: by Transitions Abroad


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Let's start off with please do not do these events in that order! Again, my friend and I went to Hawaii together as a girls trip and although we had an AMAZING time, we were exhausted EVERY night! But that didn't stop us from enjoying delicious meals, hiking an awesome trail, and partying until the sun came up. If you have no idea where to go in Hawaii, here's a start for you!
Foods that are a MUST try!
1. M.A.C. 24/7 UMMM a absolute MUST! We ordered a meal and it was soo much food we split it and still got full! It consisted of Hawaii's favorites such as kalibi, terryaki chicken, seared tuna, and rice . This restaurant in located at the Hyatt in Waikiki.
2. Yard house– at this place I tried duck wings for the first time. They had an interesting taste but after having a flight of Hawaii's favorite beers, they were the most delicious wings ever!
3. Raging Crab– OMG! This is a small restaurant on a corner but when I tell you that this was the best seafood I've had in a very long time! Again, my friend and I split a meal in a bag which had a mixture of lemon pepper, spicy Cajun and garlic butter crab legs, shrimp, and sausage. Also we had the cheesy garlic bread and the most amazing shaved ice!
4. Mackeys shrimp truck garlic butter shrimp were also a fav! The shrimp was soo fresh and it was such a cute outdoor set up. Located by the beach so you'll enjoy some amazing views.
5. Buho fish tacos and shrimp tacos were also a hit. I know I keep saying that everything was my favorite but this was also a fan favorite. Those tacos were soo delicious! Just look at them!
6. Dole plantation pineapple whip ice cream If you're a fan of Pineapple then you would ABSOLUTELY love their pineapple whipped ice cream! It was to die for!
7. Kokohead peak-Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love hiking when it's not dangerous and there's not a chance I could fall through a railroad track. I seriously wanted to turn back halfway up but I'm soo glad I didn't. It was absolutely beautiful at the top. It took us about 35-40 minutes getting up there but totally worth it.
Clubs, bars, and lounges!
8. The District was the first nightclub that my friend and I went to in Hawaii. We were soo exhausted after a day of hiking but we decided why not? We went to our hotel, took a nap, and woke up at 10pm. Boy was I glad we went! This club was soo nice with two rooms, two DJ's, and two bars. It was strictly hip hop and it was completely packed! It was College night Wednesday but really mostly foreigners. We didn't leave til it closed at 6am.
9. Addictions/ A-list Nightclub on Thursday night was soooo lit! This nightclub was also a hip hop club and it is located in The MODERN hotel in Waikiki. It's smaller than The District consisting of one room but the DJ played some great music and it was a fun night full of dancing! Definitely recommend visiting!
QUEENS and KINGS, if you're ever looking for something to do in Hawaii, this blog will have you not sleeping and living life! Hope you enjoy.
Live. Laugh. Love.


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This section lists the South Australian associations from Adelaide Northern Districts to South East and the Tasmanian Genealogical Society giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
The group's main aims are to encourage genealogical research and to give help and guidance to all those wishing to research their genealogies.
Their website contains an extensive list of their archives, which include publications relating to other states in Australia such as Victoria and Queensland. Some resources relate to England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The resources offered by the association include:
Many books are available for sale, which incorporate:
Details of Members Interests are also accessible.Website:
The society was founded in 1973. An extensive list of holdings accessible at their library located at 201 Unley Road, Unley is accessible. For further information regarding documents held please peruse the library's on-line catalogue.
It is also possible to search their on-line databases of:
Their site contains information regarding their archives, and you can also search their on-line catalogue, which includes resources, microfiche and magazines. Resources include:
Some of these records relate to England and Wales. Details of their on-line databases and Members Interests is also available on the site.
Databases include:
The association was founded in 1980. They have created the 2nd edition of the Tombstone and Memorial Inscriptions of Tasmania(TAMIOT) which is available on either microfiche or CD-ROM. For further information about the index and cemeteries included, please visit their TAMIOT page.
They have branches throughout Tasmania, including Hobart, Launceston and Mersey, which have their own sites. They also have branches in Burnie and Huon.Website:
Family Tree Resources > Other Family History Societies > Australian Family History Societies(SA to Tasmania)


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"Whatever…You don't work outside. What about the glare"? 😤
Well, yes you can. It can be as simple as making your screen squeaky clean and maximizing your brightness (& contrast!!) settings. 🔆 ⬆ Plus there's antiglare film solutions. Or simply just wear polarized sunglasses like Matt Singleton 😎


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Hair can be highlighted with a hydrogen peroxide and water solution. The solution can be applied all over the head or just in targeted areas to create highlights.
To highlight hair with peroxide, you need a clean spray bottle, plastic or rubber gloves and 3 or 6 percent peroxide. If the peroxide is 6 percent, dilute it with water before using. Spray the entire head for an all-over lightening effect, or target strands around the face or at the part for highlights. Saturate the hair and let it process. Check the results every 15 minutes. When satisfied with the results, rinse the hair and style as usual.


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So here I am browsing through images of past trips and I see this camel that I photographed in Ladakh last year. I remember thinking, when I saw the animal "What an arrogant expression it has – condescending…chewing its food. Does it look down on me? – physically, yes – but metaphorically speaking. May be this camel thinks it's better than me. Yes it's faster, more endurance, can carry heavier loads….but how about differential equations or beam theory. Yeah, suck on that bitch."
Weird, there I was, relaxed not a worry on my mind and a Camel makes me self conscious.
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10seconds reading occurred to me in a short instance and the my senses were captivated again by the fact that I was in Ladakh with all this wildness and beauty around me.
Head-scratchingly yours
Markus \m/


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The story of a successful 50-something woman who chose to quit a high-powered Manhattan job, move to the country and reinvent her life.
In 2008, Roach gave up a lucrative editorial position at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia and chose "a path towards things they don't necessarily pay you or pat you on the back for." She moved to a small country house in upstate New York and immersed herself in her passion for gardening. The transition was not easy. Because she was so accustomed to doing rather than simply being, the slower pace of life felt alien to her. Worse, the nagging desire for a "happily ever after" with a man still persisted. Eventually, Roach found companionship in a half-wild stray tomcat. Unlike the other males she had known in her life, the cat "promise[d] nothing he couldn't deliver." Other animals—frogs, birds and snakes—became "teachers" who initiated her into the mysteries of metamorphosis and rebirth. Through the lessons these creatures offered, the author learned to embrace change, welcome the shedding of her old identity and understand that she, like them, was "twice-born." In the daily routine of planting, trimming, composting and harvesting, she discovered simple yet profound truths that she had overlooked in her former fast-paced life. The limits imposed by the author's perspective are cast into relief by a setting that is also kept within defined boundaries—in this case, the writer's home and garden. Yet within the narrow confines of her world, Roach found a creative freedom that reveals itself in the charmingly quirky language she uses to chronicle her quotidian adventures. What distinguishes this "back to the land" memoir from others like it is that it makes a quiet but important statement of modern female autonomy and agency. As the author lived her dream of corporate escape and fell in love with the solitary life, she expressed personal power while exercising a choice that had not always been open to career women.
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What do you think is the ideal solution for the situation in Israel and Palestine?
The following articles respond in good details to this question:
Everyone knows that both the Jews and the Palestinians have thousands of years of roots in the land of Palestine or Israel.
When the Jews migrated to the Sinai Desert in Egypt after they fled the torture of Pharaoh, they lived there for 40 years and then migrated to what is called today Palestine. When the Jews reached Palestine, they met the local residents there, whom are called today the Palestinians. No Jew can deny this fact. Read Exodus 13:17 from the Jews' own Bible for more details, which proves that Palestine had people living in it before the Jews migrated to it.
The problem is not who lived in Palestine first, because even though the Palestinians lived there long before the Jews did, the Jews have about 3,500 years of roots in the land. That's more than enough to grant the Jews and of course the Palestinians too all of the rights to the land of Palestine.
One has to be an extremely ridiculous fanatic whether he is Jewish or Muslim to say otherwise, such as "throwing all Jews into the sea" or "killing and ethnically cleansing all of the Palestinians out of Palestine, and putting them in Jordan and Egypt".
My ideal solution is:
I believe only the Middle Eastern Jews from among all of the Jews in the world belong to Palestine. I also believe that Israel and Palestine should be one democratic nation. Who ever is elected as a Prime Minister is elected by votes. I don't deny the Jews' rights to Palestine. But not the Jews from America and Europe and else where beside the Middle East.
The reason for this is: It is not Biblically nor logically nor ethically right for someone to say "I am Jewish" when referring to his nationality, because this is all a bunch of Zionist racist nonsense. It is one thing for someone to believe in the Books of Moses (the Torah), and it is completely a different thing for someone to be a Russian national for instance. Russians have Christians (those who believe in the NT), Muslims (those who believe in the Noble Quran) and Jews (those who believe in the Torah).
This Jewish argument is completely wrong and it is one of the main reasons why the conflict in Palestine is still occurring today. There are too many migrating Jews pouring into the tiny country, and the Israeli government is left with no other option but to build illegal settlements for them on Palestinian occupied territories.
I have no problem with the Middle Eastern Jews gathering in the land of Palestine and building their Holy Temple next to the Muslims' Sacred Dome of Rock and declare their State of Israel. It would be a great honor for me to visit that Jewish Holy Temple (if I would be allowed in as a non-Jewish) and greet it with great respect just the same way the Palestinian Muslims greet with great respect the Christian Churches built on Jesus Christ's birth place and other places.
As I said, both Jews and Palestinians (Muslims and Christians) can all live together in peace under one democratic nation. That nation can be called "The Nation of GOD" or anything similar to that since all three Jews, Christians and Muslims will live there. I don't have any problem with the naming of the nation, even it's called "The Nation of Israel", as long as every group of people becomes a national citizen of that State, and is treated with Equality and Justice.
Important Note: If the Muslims and Christians can live together in harmony in Palestine, so can the Jews as well. Islam has absolutely nothing against Judaism. In fact, Allah Almighty called the Torah, Judaism's Holy Book, "Guidance and Light" in the Noble Quran, because it led the People of Israel from the torture of slavery and idol worshiping, into the Light of Allah Almighty:
"It was We who revealed the law (to Moses): therein was guidance and light. By its standard have been judged the Jews, by the prophets who bowed (as in Islam) to God's will, by the rabbis and the doctors of law: for to them was entrusted the protection of God's book, and they were witnesses thereto: therefore fear not men, but fear me, and sell not my signs for a miserable price. If any do fail to judge by (the light of) what God hath revealed, they are (no better than) Unbelievers. (The Noble Quran, 5:44)"
"Those who believe (in the Quran), and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Christians and the Sabians,- any who believe in God and the Last Day, and work righteousness, shall have their reward with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve. (The Noble Quran, 2:62)"
"Of the people of Moses (i.e., the Jews) there is a section who guide and do justice in the light of truth. (The Noble Quran, 7:159)"
What about those Zionists who believe Israel's borders should be from the Nile river in Egypt to the Euphrates river in Iraq?
Not all Jews are Zionists. There are many peace-loving Jews out there. The Zionists from the Jews are racist and full of hatred and supremacy toward all people. Their belief is not Biblically supported today, even though they rely on Exodus 23:30-32 to support their nonsense:
"Little by little I will drive them out before you, until you have increased enough to take possession of the land. "I will establish your borders from the Red Sea [1] to the Sea of the Philistines, [2] and from the desert to the River. [3] I will hand over to you the people who live in the land and you will drive them out before you. Do not make a covenant with them or with their gods. (From the NIV Bible, Exodus 23:30-32)"
NIV Bible's Footnotes:
[1] 23:31 Hebrew Yam Suph; that is, Sea of Reeds
[2] 23:31 That is, the Mediterranean
[3] 23:31 That is, the Euphrates
These verses talked about the early days of Judaism and the times when the Jews had an empire. When they did mischief on earth, Allah Almighty decided to damn them by sending them the army of "Nebuchadnezzar" and he destroyed them. See also 2 Kings 24:10-21, 2 Kings 25:1-5 in the Bible.
So their dream today about having a Mighty State of Israel that covers from the lands of Egypt to the lands of Iraq is nothing but a mighty Zionist hoax and lie that they use to fool the unlearned.
We can definitely have peace in the Middle East. All we need is an open mind and heart from both the Palestinians and the Jews to make this happen. The Jews need to forget about migrating in millions to the land of Palestine and only allow the Middle Eastern Jews live there, and the Palestinians (Muslims and Christians) need to accept the existence of the Jews in Palestine.
Even though this might sound irrational today, but anything is possible with Allah Almighty. He could make this happen. All we need is peaceful people taking control and Allah Almighty will certainly help us and change us. He said in the Noble Quran:
"Because God will never change the grace which He hath bestowed on a people until they change what is in their (own) souls: and verily God is He Who heareth and knoweth (all things). (The Noble Quran, 8:53)"
The best way to convert a non-Muslim to Islam? Covers the Hijacked Bible in great details.
The future of Jerusalem in the Noble Quran - Examination of the end of times prophecies in the Bible and the Noble Quran.
Jews in Islam section.
Are Muslims the "Chosen People" of GOD? If not, then who are?
Isaac and Ishmael in Islam and Christianity.
The End of Times Battles in Islam.
The story of Gog and Magog and the Iron Gates in the Noble Quran.
The future of Jerusalem in the Noble Quran - Examination of the end of times prophecies in the Bible and the Noble Quran.
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Does the Noble Quran in 17:104 say that the Jews will prevail in the State of Israel until the Day of Judgement?
How do you respond to the End of Times Prophecies in the Books of Psalms and Ezekiel against the Muslims of today in the Bible? See my response to this Christian misunderstanding.
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This is where Beatrice's adventure begins. When she arrives in her new home and looks out her bedroom window to see the adorable Turtle Fountain, she realizes that living in Rome might not be so bad after all. This photo was taken from the very same building Beatrice lives in, so it's easy to imagine just what she saw that fateful night...
turtle fountain
This fountain is the first thing that Beatrice falls in love with in Rome, and she falls for it hard. She can't explain why she loves it so much, but it probably has something to do with the adorable turtles scrambling up to the top basin. That's why she's so devastated when she witnesses them being wrenched off the fountain in the middle of the night. And why she vows to discover who stole them and restore them to their rightful place.
portico of octavia
Beatrice is admiring this ancient Roman site when she encounters the tour guide Nigel Bandersnatch. She's pretty impressed that after 2000 years, it's still in pretty great shape. In order to find out more about this fascinating ruin, she sneaks into Nigel's tour group, and well, let's just say, that doesn't end well for her.
theater of marcellus
You can't really blame Beatrice, who after all has only been in Rome a couple of weeks, for confusing the Theater of Marcellus with the Colosseum. It does have some similarities at first glance. But after humiliating herself in front of a group of strangers, Beatrice will never make that mistake again.
la dolce roma pastry shop
Yes, it's true, the American pastry shop Beatrice escapes into really does exist (although it's actually an Austrian pastry shop that also serves traditional American desserts). Yes, they do sell chocolate chip cookies, and yes, they do cost €2 apiece. (And yes, they are worth every centesimo, as Beatrice will gladly tell you.)
Palazzo Giacomo Mattei
Who could forget the walled-up window of Palazzo Giacomo Mattei that looks out (or, rather, looked out) over Piazza Mattei? It's the first oddity that Beatrice discovers when she starts investigating. The window-that-was is easy to find: standing beside the Turtle Fountain, face the only white building in the square--that's Palazzo Giacomo Mattei. The fake window is located right between the palace's two large original doorways.
Via della Reginella
Marco shows Beatrice this wall of small Jewish monuments on Via della Reginalla, a narrow medieval street that leads from Via del Portico d'Ottavia to Piazza Mattei. "This means we're near one of the original entrances of the Ghetto," he tells her solemnly.
Via Giulia
As Beatrice finds out on a sweltering July afternoon, Via Giulia is very long and very straight. Not exactly the ideal place for a middle-of-the-day stake-out. Good thing Marco acts quickly and pretends to be a clueless tourist who doesn't speak a word of English...
Palazzo Farnese
It's no easy feat to gain access to the splendid frescoes by Annibale Carracci inside Palazzo Farnese. It's the French Embassy and a highly guarded place after all. Luckily, Beatrice's tutor Ginevra has connections and pulls some strings to secure a visit. But art is just the beginning of the discoveries Beatrice makes while inside this opulent palace.
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The primary aims of the Association are:
- To keep members informed about general issues affecting the school.
- To represent the views of the parents of the children
- To foster co-operation between the parents, teachers and school management
- To organise fund raising events to help with the provision of extra equipment, teaching aids and facilities
- To keep members informed about general issues affecting the school.
New parents are actively encouraged to join the Committee every year.
The Following are some of the things the Parents Association have contributed towards over the past number of years:
- A New Maths Resource Room
- Learning Support Equipment
- A New Sports Kit
- A New Lawnmower
- Television
- Video
- Computer Room (Hardware & Software)
- Sports equipment
- Bicycle rack
- And more………….
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- Football Marathon,
- Fancy Dress,
- Sponsored Walk,
- Christmas Card Competition,
- Carol Singing
- Christmas Raffle
- Social Nights
- Colouring Competitions
- Easter Raffle
- Along with teachers & parents, some members have taken part in the Women's Mini Marathon.
- Discos for the Children
- 6 th Class Graduation
- Open Days
- Book fairs
Fund-raising activities by the Parents' Association have enabled the school to provide extra facilities for students and parents.
Constitution of Queen of Angels Parents Association
Membership: All parents/guardians of children attending Queen of Angels primary school shall be deemed members of the Association.
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Committee: The committee shall be made up of the members elected during the A.G.M. Co-option of members may be facilitated by a majority decision of the committee. Parents of past pupils of the school may be co-opted to the committee by a unanimous decision of a committee. If a member misses three consecutive meetings without a valid reason he/she shall be deemed to have resigned,
Finance : An account will be opened in the name 'Queen of Angels Parents Association'. Accounts shall be prepared and presented annually for submission to the general meeting. In the event of the Association's dissolution,power of attorney shall pass to the Board of Management with the proviso that the resources be disposed of at the discretion of the Board of Management for the benefit of the school.
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Biosocial explanations of gender dysphoria
Students are always asking about this topic. They write to me 'Would a question specify biosocial explanations or just be on gender dysphoria?' It's better to prepare for the former question because that essay would do in either circumstance.
Here is a possible essay answer:
- Paragraph 1: The biosocial approach to gender dysphoria suggests that this condition develops because of an interaction between biological and psychosocial factors, a kind of diathesis-stress approach where a person is born with some biological difference (such as genes) which increases the likelihood of gender dysphoria. However life events determine whether such a predisposition ultimately develops into dysphoria.
- Paragraph 2: Such a biological predisposition might include brain differences [describe such possible differences, possibly describing research].
- Paragraph 3: Biological predisposition might include exposure to pesticides [explain this/describe research].
- Paragraph 4: Remind the reader that psychosocial factors trigger the expression of the underlying biological factor(s). This might include … [description of a psychosocial explanation].
That should give you 200 words (50 words per paragraph) which is about right for AO1.
Notice the persistent focus on the interaction at the beginning of each key point.
As I have used evidence as my AO1 then I need to consider carefully how to do the AO2:
- Paragraph 5 and 6: Can use two studies that support the AO1.
- Paragraph 7 and 8: Can use two studies that contradict the AO1.
- Paragraph 9: What about determinism? This is not a determinist approach to understanding gender dysphoria because it suggests that biology alone does not inevitably lead to gender dysphoria …
- Paragraph 10: This research on gender dysphoria is ethically socially sensitive because ….
- Paragraph 11: The strength of this biosocial approach to understanding gender dysphoria is … rather than taking a strictly biological and psychosocial approach, the biosocial approach can explain why identical twins don't always both develop the disorder ..
- Paragraph 12: A limitation of the biosocial approach to understanding gender dysphoria is …
That should give you 400 words which is right for AO2.
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Now that January is well and truly upon us, it is time to start looking at the years plans for your garden. Even though it's still too cold to start planting, there is still plenty to do! Keep scrolling to go through 10 things you should have on your list.
1 . Draw up you plan for the year
The first thing anyone with a vegetable/flower garden should do this time of year is to draw up what you want your garden to look like throughout the coming months. This keeps you focused, organised and means that you will never be left with bare patches or too many plants. It also helps you get sorted on what seeds you need to purchase and what tools you will need and when!
It is always good to know ahead of time where everything will go, as not all vegetables enjoy being neighbours.
2 . Take stock of your seed collection
Once you know exactly whats on your list for things to grow, the next obvious step is to take stock of what you already have – whether its dried poppy pods from previous flowers or spare seeds that never quite made it to the potting shed. You want to get them all sorted and labelled so if there are anything that you don't have stored away, well….
3 . Order any seeds you need
Now is the time to get your favourite gardening site and get ordering!! The place i go at the moment is D T Brown but everyone has their own favourites. It you have an allotment, you often get access to offers that you can't get any where else which can help when bulk buying. But if you don't have access to those, you can usually buy seeds from local garden centres, supermarkets etc.
4 . Clean your pots / tools ready for spring
If you are anything like me, you often leave pots half filled and dotted around in little piles. When there is a break in the bad weather, head out and round them all up! This month is great for getting everything cleaned and organised so they are there and ready to use when you need them!
You can clean your tools with a bit of warm water and a brush and make them as good as new! Alternatively, now is the ideal time to replace anything that has seen better days, if you look at the right time there is usually a good deal on gardening equipment to be picked up before spring comes along. Something I like doing so going to a local antiques centre where there are often companies that have numerous collections of old but really strong garden tools, their often really good prices and are often stronger than anything new (if you shop right).
5 . Prune any fruit trees/bushes
Another important job to tick off before spring begins is to prune any of your fruit trees and bushes. Its important to do it now, before the plant start putting energy into branches that are weak, or wont bear fruit. You want to remove the oldest branches or canes, as well as any broken or diseased wood. Any branches that cross over and would cause rubbing can be tied back or removed to reduce chances of damage. To make sure your pruning in the correct way it is always best to seek out advise for the specific plant your cutting.
6 . Composting
This is something I have recently got into myself. Your compost pile may freeze solid during the colder season but there is no reason to stop composting. In fact, the thawing process can help break down the materials that you add over this time , so they decompose even faster in spring.
Some people insulate their compost pile, either with a dark tarp or a generous layer of straw, newspaper or leaves. This reduces the drop in temperature which in turn keeps the bacteria that breaks down the material warm enough to not go dorment.
7 . General Tidy
If like me, you have reclaimed a patch of land that was previously a waste of weeds and brambles, you can use this time to also keep the ground weed free. Although the weeds don't actively grow when the temperatures are low, they are still busy. Their roots and seeds are patiently waiting for the warmer weather. If my patch is veg free I try and turn over the soil a couple of times, to help bring any deep roots to the top and keep ontop of the weeds that are being a bit tougher to get rid of. This year i have some left over broccoli, brussels and some garlic, so using a smaller hand spade or folk I move around them being careful not to disturb the plants.
It is also an ideal time to tidy any fallen leaves or debris that has found their way into the garden. These can be moved into a pile to break down a bit before adding to your compost pile or disposed of.
8 . Grow your own Mushrooms
You could try growing your own mushrooms using a mushroom kit, you can kind these kits in any of you local garden centres or online, they are a great little project and are great to add to a lot of meals. It is so much simpler than it looks and you can grow loads of different varieties including white cap, oyster and shiitake. The kits are reasonable prices and comes with everything you need. Once site that gives great step by step instructions, and plenty of details for each sort is Thompson & Morgan .
9 . Early Potatoes
Now is the time that you want to start preparing your potatoes (if you want to grow them). Chitting is when you start the sprouting process and is done by collecting up the potatoes you are going to use and putting them with the majority of the eyes facing upright in a light, cool and frost free location. Greenhouses are perfect for this, but you can also use a porch or unheated conservatory. Light is important for the chitting process, so don't put them in a cupboard or under the stairs.
You can stand them up using egg boxes, or if your using a large number of potatoes you can use an open box. You are looking for 1inch short green shoots from each eye of the tuber. Thin white shoots that potatoes grow when left in a cupboard to long is just the same, although may still produce potatoes if planted. For the best results you need the best possible shoots!
If you have done all your January jobs, but still want something to do, here is a little something that will keep your green fingers busy:
10 . DIY Bird Feeder
Everybody loves a little DIY project to brighten up these dark days. This is one that gets your hands busy, is great to do with the kids and helps the wildlife out all in once package! Its easy to forget that this time of year is one of the hardest for the wildlife, especially birds. Food is hard to come by, often buried under frozen soil and snow so one thing I think is great to do is to make some nice homemade bird feed ornaments.
There are loads of tutorials out there, but one of the easiest (and least messy) I have found is this one by a lovely lady called Shae! Her tutorial includes 4 ingredients plus kitchen twine or string, makes 5 ornaments and takes no time at all!
Keep an eye out for next months list of garden jobs, I'm off to make some tasty treats for the birds!
and you're welcome along for the ride!


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Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage is a bestselling book written by Alfred Lansing. It was first published in 1959.
The book recounts the failure of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition led by Sir Ernest Shackleton in its attempt to cross the Antarctic continent in 1914 and the subsequent struggle for survival endured by the twenty-eight man crew for almost two years. The book's title refers to the ship Shackleton used for the expedition, the Endurance. The ship was beset and eventually crushed by ice floes in the Weddell Sea leaving the men stranded on the pack ice. All in all the crew drifted on the ice for just over a year. They were able to launch their boats and somehow managed to land them safely on Elephant Island. Shackleton then led a crew of five aboard the James Caird through the Drake Passage and miraculously reached South Georgia Island 650 nautical miles away. He then took two of those men on the first successful overland crossing of the island. Three months later he was finally able to rescue the remaining crew members they had left behind on Elephant Island.
Virtually every diary kept during the expedition was made available to the author and almost all the surviving members at the time of writing submitted to lengthy interviews. The most significant contribution came from Dr. Alexander Macklin, one of the ship's surgeons, who provided Lansing with many diaries, a detailed account of the perilous journey the crew made to Elephant Island, and months of advice.
See alsoEdit
- Lansing, Alfred. (1999) 2nd ed. Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage. Carroll & Graf Publishers. ISBN 0-7867-0621-X
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Orchids use a number of strategies to lure in pollinators. Besides docilely offering nectar like most other flowers, they often mimic the scents or appearance of other insects, particularly females of the pollinating species. Johannes Stökl from the Max-Planck Institute and his colleagues from Max-Planck, Haifa University and the University of Ulm have added a new kind of orchid deception to the list. Epipactis veratrifolia lures predatory insects by producing the alarm pheromones of their prey.
Hoverflies need to lay their eggs on plants containing aphids, the food source for their young. When aphids are in danger, they produce specific chemicals to warn other aphids away from the area. Hoverflies hone in on these signals and lay their eggs nearby. E. veratrifolia can make these same chemicals, inducing female hoverflies to approach close enough to collect and transfer pollen. Male hoverflies are also coerced into helping the plant as they hopefully wait for females.
The researchers suspect that the orchids first used the aphid pheromones as a way to prevent aphids from eating them. The plants are remarkably free of aphids, so this does seem to be an effective strategy. Only later were the same chemicals used to attract pollinators. There are a couple of lines of evidence for this. E. veratrifolia offers its pollinators a small amount of nectar, indicating that it doesn't rely entirely on its deceptive tactics. Also, by luring the hoverflies to lay their eggs on aphid-free flowers, the orchids are ensuring the death of the next generation of their own pollinators, an evolutionarily unstable relationship.
Caption: Eastern marsh helleborine (Epipactis veratrifolia), an orchid species, has successfully lured a hoverfly of the genus Ischiodon by mimicking alarm pheromones usually emitted by aphids.Credit: MPI Chemical Ecology, Johannes Stökl


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So you may have heard of the kid that informed the Blizzard staff at BlizzCon that they are neglecting their own cannon by letting them know they have left out a key character out of the Wildhammer Clan. No? You don't know him. Well watch this video then.
Ok, you are all caught up then. Well Blizzard has formed an official reponse to this guy. They added him to the game. He is now the Wildhammer Fact Checker. Wearing the red shirt next to the man he said did not exist, which was true until now. So I guess if you want to get your own NPC in a Blizzard game you need to call them out in what will turn out to be a viral video.
Also if you feel like mocking this guy for the voice he used. Check out the response video he posted.


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A former Clarke County jailer will ask a jury to decide his claim that Sheriff Ira Edwards fired him because he is white, Christian and launched an investigation into a racist cult whose criminal leader met with the sheriff and donated money to his political campaign.
Brett Hart alleges that Edwards "subscribes" to the black supremacist beliefs of the United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors, and hired Nuwaubian deputies in return for a large campaign contribution the group made when Edwards first ran for sheriff in 2000, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court.
"This contribution was made … as part of the Nuwaubian effort to ensure the placement of Nuwaubian members or supporters in the Clarke County Sheriff's Office and the propagation of Nuwaubian beliefs and tenets among the staff and inmates under (Edward's) control," the lawsuit claims.
As chief jailer, he consistently received favorable job performance reviews, Hart claims in the lawsuit, but that quickly changed after he began investigating Nuwaubian activities at the jail.
Edwards told Hart in April 2006 he was fired as part of a "change in management of jail operations" following a review of "the totality of jail operations," the lawsuit states. But, the lawsuit alleges, a 2004 Georgia Sheriff's Association report praised the local lock-up as "one of the best managed jails in the state."
Edwards wouldn't immediately dispute any of Hart's allegations, releasing a statement that said, "The Clarke County Sheriff's Office does not wish to comment on pending litigation."
Hart is seeking an unspecified amount in damages, claiming that when Edwards fired him, the sheriff violated Hart's constitutional rights as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The sheriff's office and county government are named as co-defendants in the civil action.
In addition to lost pay, the lawsuit seeks "punitive damages to be determined by the enlightened conscience of the jury to deter (the) defendants and others from similar misconduct in the future."
The lawsuit hints at evidence of Edwards' support of the Nuwaubians, branded as a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The complaint alleges that Edwards made trips to the group's Egyptian-themed 146-acre compound in Eatonton, called "Tama-Re," where he met with the sect's leader, Dwight "Malachi" York, before and after his election in 2000. Edwards "knew or suspected" at the time that York was a felon, having been convicted in New York of statutory rape, resisting arrest and weapons possession, the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit even mentions a set of pyramid-shaped paper weights on Edward's desk in his office at the Clarke County Courthouse, saying that "pyramids are commonly known Nuwaubian paraphernalia."
In return for the $2,000 campaign contribution made by "Z. York," one of the Nuwaubian leader's many aliases, the lawsuit alleges, Edwards hired at least six known Nuwaubians, knowing that five of them had resigned from the Macon Police Department out of allegiance to York, now serving a 135-year federal prison sentence.
The deputies quit their jobs in Macon in 2004 after the city's mayor refused to publicly support York while the Nuwaubian leader was prosecuted in federal court on charges of racketeering, money laundering and child molestation.
Prosecutors said York sexually assaulted his followers' children, some as young as 8 years old, both at the Nuwaubian's Putnam County compound and at a mansion York owned off Timothy Road in Athens, prosecutors said.
York still commands fierce loyalty while behind bars, the lawsuit says, and non-Nuwaubian deputies feared that sect members wouldn't come to their aid if trouble broke out at the jail.
"Although York is imprisoned and Tama-Re destroyed, the Nuwaubian Nation remains an intact organization," the lawsuit says. "Its members adhere to York's teachings, including the superiority of the Nuwaubian faith and the inferiority of non-African American races."
Hart alleges that his employer turned on him after he began investigating deputies for distributing Nuwaubian literature, recruiting prisoners and writing to York in prison, which the lawsuit claims violated jail policy, as well as state and federal law.
Soon after the investigation began, Edwards refused Hart's request to sign a verification of employment Hart needed to maintain standing with the American Jail Association as a certified jail manager. Edwards had signed an earlier employment verification "without hesitation," the lawsuit says.
"Edwards terminated Hart because he is white and (participated) in the internal investigation of the Nuwaubian deputies' letters to York that threatened the Nuwaubians' efforts to infiltrate the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff's Office," the lawsuit states.
The internal investigation Hart initiated found no policy violations, Edwards said at the time. But two months later, the sheriff's office launched a second internal probe in the wake of "intense scrutiny" by the media and a Clarke County grand jury into the circumstances surrounding Hart's firing, the lawsuit says.
But Edwards and other county officials later revised that report, removing as many as 40 pages, and ordering the deputy who led the investigation to destroy all copies of his original report.
After the second internal investigation, which concluded that deputies' Nuwaubian activities had compromised security at the jail, Edwards fired four Nuwaubian deputies and allowed a fifth to resign.
Before he filed suit, Hart lodged a complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, alleging he was a victim of reverse-discrimination.
The lawsuit says Hart was initially replaced as jail commander by a sheriff's captain who is black and also subscribes to Nuwaubian beliefs, but Edwards later filled the post with a white employee with no jail experience "to shield himself" from Hart's EEOC complaint.
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I've noticed in the latest demo that the volume control does not actually work currently.
Beyond that, I'm super impressed; I just discovered this was being worked on, and I wish best of luck to you guys. I know you all are working on this for free, and I know community projects require a lot of everyone involved, and I can't tangibly help myself, but I want you guys to know that I'm rooting for you guys.


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Make them an offer they can't refuse — at least $2.895 million — and you'll be the new owner of the Staten Island house that played the Corleone home base in "The Godfather" blockbuster. Paramount Pictures selected 110 Longfellow Ave. to serve as the exterior of the mob boss's home, where daughter Connie was married.
"The opening scene was filmed in the huge yard," says Joseph Profaci, who works with his mother, the listing agent Connie Profaci. (See the slideshow below.) "They put up a big tent. I was living in Staten Island at the time, and I remember driving by."
The house sold in 2012 for $1.69 million after being listed for $2.9 million, according to Zillow. But just when you thought this location for the 1972 movie was out of the market, they pulled it back in with a total facelift and $1 million-plus price increase.
The 6,248-square-foot house sits on a half-acre and includes:
- five bedrooms and seven natural stone bathrooms.
- dream eat-in kitchen with a breakfast area.
- great room with built-in coffered ceilings.
- basement with English pub and "man cave" area.
- four-car garage.
- saltwater pool where you can swim with the fishes.
Who's likely to buy the house?
"A movie buff is going to be excited about living at such a famous location," Joseph Profaci says. "Or somone who wants to raise a family."
Our advice: Take the house; leave the cannoli.
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No matter what the media type, strong creative output always comes from an interesting story. At Trunk Club, the production process for each shoot begins as a copywriting exercise. Imaginative scenarios and locations bring the viewer beyond simple outfitting advice to something special and memorable.
Creative direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Breanna Steinfeldt
Creative direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Brian Sorg
Creative direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Claire Corbett
Creative direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: William Leatherwood
Motorola Solutions is known for engineering the world's best public safety communication technologies. These images of global public safety workers support their brand promise, "We help people be their best in the moments that matter."
Rio De Janeiro, tactical unitPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Rio de Janeiro, tactical unitPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Rio De Janeiro, helicopter patrolPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Rio de Janeiro, helicopter patrolPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
SWAT team exercises, CaliforniaPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Toronto Canada, firefightersPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Toronto Canada, firefightersPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Mexico, special forcesArt direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Tom Maday
Santiago, Chile, Changing of the guardArt direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Tom Maday
Carabineros de ChileArt direction: Frank LawlorPhotography: Tom Maday
Carabineros de ChileArt direction: Frank LawlorPhotographer: Tom Maday
Brasilia, militaryPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Brasilia, MilitaryPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Military exercises, BrasiliaPhotographer, Frank Lawlor
Brasilia, Military canine unitPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Brasilia, Military tactical unitPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Brasilia, Military mounted patrolPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Beverly Hills, CA, police officerPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Hamburg Germany, ShipyardsPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Piccadilly Square, LondonPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Changi Airport, SingaporePhotographer: Frank Lawlor
MRT, SingaporePhotographer: Frank Lawlor
SingaporePhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Bus station, Brasilia, BrazilPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Penang, MalaysiaPhotographer, Frank Lawlor
Indiana State PolicePhotographer: Frank Lawlor
From the world's first waterproof smartphone, to layouts of the latest fashion trends, a story-driven production process produces interesting outcomes.
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Motorola Tetra RadioPhotographer: Frank Lawlor
Trunk Club ad photo layout in Modern Trader magazine Creative direction
Creative direction and art direction on lifestyle photography projects
Surfing San Clemente, photography by Frank Lawlor
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The Adventure Club provides a rich learning opportunity for students in the Adventure Leadership Institute to practice and apply their developing skills as leaders and facilitators of adventure pursuits.
OSU offers many options to stay active and healthy. Keep moving with PAC classes, exercise programs and intramural sports. Be healthy with many nutritious food options across campus — we make the healthy choice the easy choice with effortless access to fruits, vegetables, water and whole grains.
Physical activity courses, called PAC, are a great way to break up a rigorous academic schedule while still earning class credit! Learn how to play disc golf, zumba your troubles away, or meditate in a relaxation class. Or, check out the fitness classes offered at Dixon.
Oregon State has a variety of student-run sport clubs that compete with other universities in matches and games around the nation. These clubs are a dynamic way to experience teamwork while also improving physical fitness and meeting new people.
Intramural sports are a fun way to spend time with friends and classmates. With competitive and recreational team options, students of all skill levels and abilities can participate in more than 40 different leagues throughout the academic year. Join a team or make a team!
OSU's dining centers provide easy access to fruits, vegetables, water and whole grains. There are numerous vegan and vegetarian, gluten free, Halal and low-cost alternatives. Try out Five Four One — the restaurant emphasizes organic, sustainable and locally sourced food. Or sample some of the global fare at Southside Station.
Not to mention the great choices available in the Memorial Union and other locations on campus — options include the Asian-inspired cuisine at North Porch Cafe and Dixon Cafe, which offers fruit and veggie smoothies, wraps and paninis.
And we make sure to provide information on nutrition and special dietary needs, so you can make the best choices for your body.
Want to learn more about how to stay healthy? Talk to a nutrition counselor at Student Health Services. Or check out the eating healthy tips at the link below.
Here you'll find helpful tips about navigating campus and the Corvallis community via bicycle, as well as safety tips and directions to register your bike through the Department of Public Safety.
Dixon Recreation Center is a state-of-the-art exercise facility with cardio rooms, weight-lifting areas, raquetball and squash courts, basketball courts, an Olympic-sized lap pool, and more.
The Health Promotion department in SHS provides wellness resources and prevention workshops exploring sexual health, nutrition, physical activity, stress and body image.
Located on the east side of campus, McAlexander Fieldhouse has indoor turf fields, hardwood courts and a rock climbing wall.
Cascades Adventures is a program designed for the entire OSU-Cadcades and COCC community. Our intention is to provide the campus community with an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities, outings, programs and workshops.
Don't have any recreational equipment? Check some out at through the equipment issue desk and return it when you're done!


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PA StudioBusiness Support / Media & Content / Websites
PA Studio is a relatively new music rehearsal complex near Brighton. Its 2016 expansion will provide new facilities on the first floor including a dedicated reception and shop, two resident production studios, a guitar tuition room and instrument workshop.
I'm helping the team by implementing an inbound marketing strategy and helping them develop a growth plan which includes preparing best practices, basic financials and management systems.
I also redeployed their existing website on to the wordpress platform to enable them greater control of their content and the ability to scale.
To see more visit pabrighton.com


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Sure it seems somewhat inconsequential but it does add a certain something. The SKOHRboard. Sounds nice doesn't it? But is it better than simply SKOHRboard? Fortunately we are still in the developmental stages of this blog and the following isn't too large that I'd lose that many readers if I were to change it now.
SKOHRboard is simple and easy to remember. Think about Facebook, Google, or Twitter, none of them start with "The." It helps with SEO, the URL is just plain shorter, makes for less chances to mistype. The SKOHRboard sounds one of kind, but is also reminiscent of the scoreboards that everyone is used to.
So I have an idea of what I'd like to do but what do you think?


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If I were a gemstone, I'd be a peridot or sapphire.
If I were a scent, Clinique Happy or Ralph Lauren Romance.
If I were a pair of shoes, I'd be 4 inch heels.
If I were the weather, I'd be sunny but not too warm.
If I were a facial expression, I'd be laughing.
If I were a car, I'd be a new Volkswagon Beetle in yellow or turquoise.
If I were a time of day, I'd be midnight.
If were a month, I'd be July.
If I were a place, I'd be my home.
If I were a liquid, I'd be Sprite.
If I were a taste, I'd be tart!
If I were a sea animal, I'd be a (fictional) Mermaid or (real) seahorse.
If I were a food, I'd be a lemon. (i LOVE lemons!)
If I were a color, I'd be green.
If I were a musical instrument, I would be a sax.
If I were a flower, I'd be a gerber daisy.
If I were a song, I'd be an up beat song people could dance to.
If I were a planet, I'd be Pluto. And yes, I still consider it a planet!
If I were an object, I would be a book.
If I were a fruit, I'd be a strawberry.
If I were a sound, I'd be the sound of a water.
If I were a day of the week, I'd be Tuesday.
I don't normally post these kinds of things. Actually, I think this might be the first time I have ever....but I thought this one was cute so I went for it!
Thanks Viva La Fashion! This made me smile!
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TAG....stolen from Viva La Fashion!
5 comments:
- Andie said...
this is cute! we have lots in common! :) Many of these answers, I would have done the same!
- March 18, 2010 at 10:05 AM
- trippingtiffies said...
That is very cool, Andie!!
- March 18, 2010 at 11:48 AM
- BBM said...
aaawww... ure answers made me smile! ure adorable!
- March 19, 2010 at 12:10 AM
- Nina said...
Aww that was very cute! Do you mind if i do this too?
- March 19, 2010 at 4:18 AM
- trippingtiffies said...
Go right ahead Nina!!! :)
- March 19, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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ENBF: My Antonia
A look backward into the past, trying to reconcile its pastoral beginnings with its current big shot trans-Atlantic prestige. . . Like the namesake Cather novel, My Antonia is a beer that scaffolds its complexity atop a simple and rustic foundation. Here's Dogfish Head brewer Sam Calagione and his grandmother discussing their boozy Italian-American roots.
Calagione hooked up with Italian brewery Birra del Borgo to produce this masterclass in innovating style. They call it an Imperial Pilsner, basically a big hefty East Coast craft version of the crisp lager style born in western Czech Republic. It's continually hopped, and as such deeply aromatic in the glass. All the refreshment of a pilsner, all the muscular flavor you've come to expect from Dogfish Head.
But Dogfish Head doesn't distribute in TN, you say. True. How do we have it? Birra del Borgo is distributed by one of our favorite importers, B. United. Thus we go end-around for one sweet little sip of glory. Come get you some!
Dogfish Head - Birra del Borgo collaboration My Antonia Imperial Pilsner (750ml bottles - $18) 7.5% ABV


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Pic 1: Cleveland Member of Parliament Mark Robinson, Author Karen Phillips, Jess Danes, Kay Danes, Noela and Ernest Stewart (Parents of Kay Danes).
Pic 2: Medal of the Order of Australia.
Pic 3: Governor of Queensland with Kay Danes, OAM
Kay Danes is a recipient of:
2014 the Medal of the Order of Australia
2013 Australian of the Year Nominee
2012 Australian of the Year State Finalist
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Jeff Elkins wrote:
I agree that it's not that difficult. Perhaps "heroic" was a bad choice of words, but I'll still wager that a significant percentage of newbies won't take the time to set up an aggressive anti-spam system, but will migrate away from this (and other) listservs if this isn't somehow brought under control.Jeff
The only problem is that a solution to this problem will take literally *years* of educating Windows users and sysadmins. This all blew up in just a few days, but will take a very long time to fix. Unless you go the unpopular route of forcefeeding things like "trusted computing" and blocking all home users with a firewall at the ISP and only allow outbound ports 80 and 443. But that would effectively turn large chunks of the Internet into passive receptacles for the WWW (which is only a very small part of the Internet). Just my $.02 -Roberto
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