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Military veterans take horse farm tour
PARIS — Willie T. Hunter had just returned home from Vietnam, where he had lost his hearing, permanently, in his left ear, and had narrowly escaped death after being hit by a rocket.
Wearing his U.S. Army uniform, he was pelted by a tomato and a lemon, Hunter recalled, while getting off a plane shortly after his arrival in the states.
"When we came back, we were called baby killers," Hunter said.
It's that experience that motivates Hunter, 64, of Louisville to help veterans who served in recent conflicts in the Middle East.
"I had a bad taste in my mouth for a long time," said Hunter, who served in the Army for 20 years. "I didn't want them to go through what I went through."
On Thursday, Hunter was among the veterans from past conflicts who gathered at Runnymede Farm, a Thoroughbred farm, with veterans currently in the Warrior Transition Battalion in Fort Knox, which helps injured soldiers make the return home or to their unit.
The Military Order of the Purple Heart, a charitable organization, and the Clay family, which owns the farm, invited the veterans on a private tour of the farm as a way to show appreciation for the sacrifices the soldiers made.
Runnymede Farm was established in 1867 and is the oldest continually operating Thoroughbred nursery in Kentucky.
The tour included a preview of the Runnymede yearlings being prepared for the Keeneland September yearling sale.
"I preach to them that Kentucky loves soldiers and they hold them dear to their hearts," said Linda Brashears, a staff sergeant with the U.S. Army Reserve in Louisville and a member of the Warrior Transition Battalion.
Brashears, 54, served in Iraq two years ago and received a moderate traumatic brain injury.
Christopher M. Smrt, a former department commander for Louisville's chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, said the gathering was to help make young veterans aware that there is support for them.
"So they know they don't have to travel this path alone," Smrt said.
The veterans say the military culture has since changed and more support is being offered from other veterans who have gone through similar experiences.
That's what made Thursday's trip special.
Attis Bennett of Cecilia, served in the army during World War II and the Korean War. He was hit with a mortar round and ended up being in the hospital for 60 days.
He received his Purple Heart only recently, after 56 years, because paperwork was lost.
"I still go to counseling because you never get over it," he said. "Everybody needs help and the mind can get hurt just like the rest of your body."


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White's MXT
Whites MXT is a great detector in its class. It is a land detector, with multiple features for searching lost items.
This machine is simple to use, and is manufactured in the USA. It has a digital screen to offer multiple options, Its pinpointing is accurate, and had good depth detection.
It is not waterproof for rainy day detection, or underwater searches. It has no tone ID, and the screen is not back lit. This makes it difficult for night searches.

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text: Peter, I am passing your request on to the L10n list as well as that is where the translators (and, of course, other cool people) hang out. I am always happy to hear that developers are thinking of i18n issues. cjl Sugar Labs translation Team Coordinator On Mon, Jan 23, 2012 at 4:51 PM, Peter Hewitt <prh at mulawa.net> wrote: > I'm looking for a Spanish speaker to work with me on my activities - maybe > someone on this list can introduce me to someone who has the time and > interest to assist. > > Here's a link to all my activities: > http://activities.sugarlabs.org/en-US/sugar/user/2246 > > To give you some idea of what I hope to do - here's a list: > > * Finish Countries ES - this will require checking the Capital Cities, > checking the button labels, editing my Spanish Sugar Labs notes, playing the > game enough to make sure it all works as expected. Here's a picture: > http://mulawa.net/olpc/journal/images/countries_esp1.png > > * Check new Spanish versions of my word games - Letters and Across & Down. > > * Most of my activities don't use any text so are truly international BUT I > would like to produce Spanish versions of my Sugar Labs notes. > > * Maybe investigate producing Spanish versions of my tutorials - especially > the Web Tute that I'm working on at the moment - this is a very exciting > project because it involves making one XO into a Web Server which can be > browsed by other XOs. > > Note that there are 39 activities so far and I don't plan to slow down :o) > > Thanks ... Peter > > _______________________________________________ > Sugar-devel mailing list > Sugar-devel at lists.sugarlabs.org > http://lists.sugarlabs.org/listinfo/sugar-devel


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JK Place Florence
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
At a Glance
The rooftop terrace at J.K Place creates a peaceful haven to return to after a day exploring the city
Book the Penthouse Suite and enjoy panoramic views from your bathtub overlooking the Cupola of the Duomo
Enjoy Afternoon Tea and a Martini cocktail at the stylish JK Lounge
The hotel sits in an enviable location a stone's throw from the Duomo on one of the most renowned piazzas, Santa Maria Novella
Enjoy some quiet time and indulge in a little reading in the Hotel's fantastic library
Best time to Visit
Good time to visit
Average time to visit
Florence is an exciting place to visit at any time of the year, and most attractions are open all year round. The best time to visit Florence is in May, early June, late September and October. Days during those months are usually warm, and quite long. July and August are hot and humid with many tourists. Since most Italians leave their hot cities in the summer, many restaurants are closed in Florence.
Winter can get cold, particularly January but it is quiet. Temperatures are more favourable in the spring and autumn months.
Insider's View
Call us on 858 345 1764 to start planning your vacation to JK Place Florence
J.K. Place is an elegant boutique hotel situated in the center of Florence on one of the most renowned piazzas, Santa Maria Novella. The luxurious rooms and rooftop terrace at J.K Place create a peaceful haven to return to after a day exploring the city.
The twenty rooms at J.K. Place are all uniquely decorated and have a luxurious yet understated feel. They are contemporary in design and feature a scattering of antique pieces reflecting the history, art and culture of Florence.
The suites are magnificently spacious and spread over two floors, with white king size sofa beds in the living area and large bathrooms with a bathtub or shower. The Penthouse suite boasts a panoramic bathtub overlooking the Cupola of the Duomo.
The whole hotel is wonderfully elegant, with a calming ambiance. The breakfast room is located in the old courtyard, stylishly covered in glass, and the Moorish inspired roof top terrace is an ideal place for a relaxing drink after a day immersed in the artistic beauty of Florence.
Savor a delicious Club sandwich, an expertly made Martini cocktail, or a glass of fine wine taken by the black neo-classical fireplace which finds its counterpoint in the fireplace in white marble on the opposite side of the wall in the lobby of J.K. Place.
The intimate restaurant spills onto a terrace outside the hotel that sits on the edge of the piazza; making for excellent people watching. The cuisine is contemporary Italian with a creative twist.The staff is absolutely charming and will go out of their way to ensure you have a fantastic stay.
The J K Place has 20 bedrooms classified as; Classic, Superior, Deluxe, Junior Suites, Suites, Penthouse and Master. All bedrooms have private bathrooms, air-conditioning, satellite LCD TV, DVD/ CD player, telephone, free WiFi, mini-bar and a safe. The Suites feature large luxurious living areas with King size sofa beds. The Penthouse boasts a panoramic bathtub overlooking the Cupola of the Duomo and a private terrace with an outstanding view.
Children are welcome to come and stay at JK Place Florence. However, there are no specific facilities available for children.
J.K Lounge is a charming club where one can stop for a quick luncheon, take tea in the afternoon, or enjoy the decadent pleasures of an aperitif followed by a delightful dinner. J.K Place offers a fantastic library and a roof top terrace.
The professional concierge service at the hotel will assist, arrange and advise on activities you can partake in during your stay at JK Place Florence. You can explore the wonders of Florence with its abundance of art galleries, fashion boutiques, treasure filled churches and endless eateries. A great way to see Florence is to go on a cycling tour, you can see much more of it in a shorter space of time.
Anne White (Staff)
Tucked away behind Santa Maria Novella JK Place is a hidden treasure. Florence is bursting with beauty and history and you can wander around getting lost for hours. JK will look after you extremely well after a long day of sightseeing and will be able to suggest some great restaurants as well as help with booking tickets for museums, ballet and exhibitions to name just a few. The market behind the Duomo is famous for its good designer take-offs so make sure you pay it a visit and snap up the latest trends. Jk place is right in the heart of the city so it location really is unbeatable for those looking to get away early and beat the crowds.
Classic walking tour of Florence
Explore the city's most famous landmarks with your private guide who will be able to bring these well known sights to life. Highlights include Cathedral Square and the iconic Duomo, the Accademia Gallery and the Ponte Vecchio.
Culinary tour of Florence
Discover the wonders of Florentine cuisine as you tour the city with your private guide on this culinary tour. Walk around Florence, visiting famous culinary landmarks and stopping for delicious tasters along the way.
Florence by boat and on foot
Discover Florence from a new perspective - aboard a Florentine gondola cruising along the Arno River. After a walking tour of the city's highlights, sit back and relax on the boat as you watch the sun set over the rooftops of Florence.
Florence scavenger hunt
Explore Florence with an exciting scavenger hunt and discover the secrets behind the city. You'll uncover clues as you travel around the city, learning about Florence's interesting past on the way. Find the treasure and reward yourself with gelato!
Florentine cuisine masterclass
Discover the flavors of Florence with an immersive cooking masterclass. Your chef will teach you the secrets of Tuscan cooking as you learn how to prepare a four-course meal. As a reward for all your hard work tuck in to your delicious creations!
Gelato making workshop
Discover the traditional art of gelato making with a workshop in one of Florence's gelaterias. Get creative as you combine fresh ingredients to make your favorite ice cream, with guidance from the experts!
Palatine Gallery and Boboli Gardens
Explore the official residence of the Medici family, and the impressive collection of art housed within the Palatine Gallery. Discover the works of Raphael, Rubens and Titian before marvelling at the beautiful landscaping of the Boboli Gardens.
Tour of the Uffizi Gallery
Discover some of the most famous artworks and step back into Renaissance Florence; the epicenter of art and culture. Visiting the Uffizi Gallery is a must do, offering a chance to see the beautiful works of Botticelli and Michelangelo.
Location & directions
Florence, Tuscany, Italy
On Piazza di Santa Maria Novella in the heart of Florence just a few steps from the Renaissance church bearing the same name.


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Doc Middleton has a unique life story which crosses both the 19th and 20th centuries. In many ways, his story represents the death of the Old West and the dawn of a new, modern era. Technology changed life dramatically, as it continues to do so today.
Doc Middleton, the notorious brand doctor, was a man of many names: James M. Riley, David C.
Middleton, 'Texas' Jack Lyons, 'Gold-Tooth' Charley and John D. Shepherd among others. None however, gained the notoriety of the outlaw Doc Middleton. His early life is mostly speculation. While working as a cowhand for outfits on the Chisholm Trail, Doc was involved in an altercation in a saloon that ended in bloodshed. Officially an outlaw, Doc soon landed in the Niobrara River Valley and found it impossible to find honest work. He formed a gang called the Ponyboys and reportedly stole over 2,000 head of horses from ranchers and Sioux over a two-year period. His success along with his notoriety soon christened the Nebraska Territory "Doc Middleton Country." Most people who knew him spoke kindly, saying that he had Robin Hood-like discretion when "hoss-thieving." He died December 27th, 1913.
It is our aim to bring his story to life both in a DOCUMENTARY FILM & a NARRATIVE FEATURE FILM.


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Pencil It In
Saturday, March 8
Westport Friends Winter Book Sale 9 a.m. -5 p.m. in McManus Room, Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road. The sale will include hardcover and trade paperback fiction and mysteries, nonfiction and fiction paperbacks, LP records, videos and audio cassettes, in addition to children's books. Additional days: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, March 10 (everything 1/2 price), and 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 11 (books free with donation). 291-4840.
Storytime for children 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 360 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, 866-2213
Storytime at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call. 899-0606, Ext. 247.
Sunday, March 9
Ed Gray, co-author of "In Nixon's Web: A Year in the Crosshairs of Watergate," will speaker at 5:30 p.m. at Darien Library, 35 Leroy Ave. Call 655-1234
Monday, March 10
In the mood for a little intrigue? Get your fix at New Canaan Library, 151 Main St. Authors on Stage presents "It's a Mystery to Me" at noon Monday, March 10. The event features lunch with mystery novelists Louise Penny ("The Cruelest Month"), Rosemary Harris ("Pushing Up Daisies") and Jan Brogan ("Yesterday's Fatal") and is co-sponsored by Elm Street Books. The program is free and lunch will be provided.
Local author Lauren Tarshis will visit the Darien Library, 35 Leroy Ave at 4:15 p.m. to talk about her book, "Emma Jean Lazarus Fell out of a Tree."
Mostly Mother Goose Story Time for 2-year olds (24-35 month olds) 9:45 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. South Norwalk Branch Library 10 Washington St.
Tuesday, March 11
Lapsit Story Hour for 12-23 month olds from 10 a.m. in the Child Activity Room of Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave.
Book Adventures Book Club for 5th-7th graders. 4-5 p.m. in the Child Activity Room at Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave.
Wednesday, March 12
Wilton Library Readers will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. as Susan Boyar discusses "The Professor's House" by Willa Cather. No charge. Bring lunch; beverages served. Registration suggested; call 762-3950, Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton.
Toddler Tales at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; 10:15 a.m. (also 10:45 a.m. in Spanish). Call. 899-0606, Ext. 247.
Timeless Tales and Tons of Fun Story Hour for children ages 3 -5, 10-11 a.m. at South Norwalk Branch Library,10 Washington St.
Thursday, March 13
Enlightening the Mind Child/Adult Book Club meets at 6 p.m. at South End Branch Library, 34 Woodland Ave., Stamford. 351-8280. Grades 3 - 6: "Case of the Missing Ankh" by Dwayne Ferguson. Grades 7 - 12: "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon Draper. Books and dinner provided. Childcare upon request. Call 352-4881 or 351-8280 to register. Co-sponsored by CTE's Youth and Education Dept. and CL & P. Stamford
Adult Book Discussions at Harry Bennett meets at 7 p.m. to discuss "Golden Country" by Jennifer Gilmore. New participants welcome. No registration necessary. Harry Bennett Branch Conference Room, 115 Vine Road, Stamford. 351-8291
New Canaan Authors on Stage features Robin Miller, author of "Robin to the Rescue" at 7:30 p.m. in the Lamb Room, New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan. 594-5000.
Pre-school story hour for ages 3-4 takes place from 11 a.m.-noon. in the Child Activity Room, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave.
Travel around the world with After-School Stories from 4-4:45 p.m. in the Child Activity Room at Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave.
StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. at Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. 838-5038
Friday, March 14
The Norwalk Public Library Children's Library Drop-In Writer's Club for 4-7 graders from 3:30 -5:15 p.m. in the Main Library Children's Activity Room, Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Participants will learn how to write poetry, short stories, news articles and essays from published writers, as well as find out how to get their writing published. Call 899-2780, Ext. 132.
Authors in the Evening features author Wendy Kahn who will discuss "Casting With a Fragile Thread" at 7:30 p.m. in Community Room, Westport Public Library, 20 Jesup Road, Wesport. 291-4840.
Story hour for toddlers 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Main Library of Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave. Pre-school story hour for ages 3-4 takes place from 11 a.m.-noon.
StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. at Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. 838-5038.


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Football post season! Football post season!!
I'm a Patriots fan. My excitement is 100% allowed and encouraged. Don't try ta bring me down bro!
I had a hankering for my awesome buffalo wings I made last year… buuuut… If you follow me on Facebook, you'll have noticed that I posted Saturday about the lack of free-range, non antibiotic or GMO feed meat. I couldn't find wings anywhere and the trains going into Manhattan were super screwy. So instead, I made Wing Sauce Chicken Salad and Wing Sauce Deviled Eggs. BOOYAA.
A few months ago I bought Wing Sauce (this is actually the mild version, I think I have the spicy version of this, or something similar, but the exact one I have is not online now) from Tessemae's because it was on sale and I was like, "Wing Sauce is totally the sameish as Buffalo Sauce". Clearly I'm still learning. It's totally not the same kinda spicy, but yummy nonetheless. Feel free to add Buffalo sauce instead! However— I suggest you add less buffalo sauce than I added wing sauce and taste as you go incase it gets too overwhelmingly spicy for you.
Also, I made mine apparently pretty darn spicy. To me it has a nice kick, but nothing too too hot. Well apparently my roommates think it's hotter than I thought… So start with less cayenne and less wing sauce and add until your tastebuds are sufficiently spiced up- and if you're using Buffalo sauce, you're probably okay with not even adding cayenne pepper!
Wing Sauce Mayo
Makes: about 1.5 Cups
Total time: 5 minutes
1 Cup avocado oil (I prefer this over olive oil because it has less of a powerful flavor)
1 large egg room temperature- or just stick it under warm water for a few seconds
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
5 teaspoons wing sauce???
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1. Put all ingredients except wing sauce and cayenne pepper in a tall jar.
2. Use an immersion blender on high for 30 seconds until thick.
3. Add enough wing sauce and cayenne pepper until its sufficiently spicy for you. Be aware that the more wing sauce (or buffalo sauce) you add, the thinner the mayo will get. But it will thicken in the fridge.
Deviled Eggs
Makes: 12 deviled eggs
Prep time: 15 minutes
Hands on time: 5 minutes
6 hardboiled eggs cut in half lengthwise*
3 tablespoons wing sauce mayo
pinch of salt
2 chive stalks finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
1. Take the perfectly yellow cooked yolks out of the egg and put them in a bowl.
2. Add a pinch of salt and the mayo and blend with a hand mixer until creamy.
3. Add about 1 1/2- 2 teaspoons of mixture back into the crevice where the yolks were.
4. Top with chopped chives and a sprinkle cayenne pepper.
*Do this! >Boil 1″ of water in a sauce pan. Once boiling add a steamer basket on top with the 6 eggs in the basket. Pop the lid on. 12 minutes later turn the stove off and submerge the eggs in a bowl with a tray of ice cubes and cold water. Then peel. They will be perfectly yellow with no awkward ring around the yoke. Pretty sure Serious Eats taught me this life changing lesson.


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The latest sporty Fiesta is available with two engine options, the most potent of which is the 1.6-liter Duratec Ti-VCT petrol unit delivering 134-horses and 160Nm torque at 4,250rpm.
Combined with a close-ratio gearing and a redeveloped exhaust system, the Fiesta Sport Special Edition with the petrol engine completes the 0-100km/h (0-62mph) acceleration in 8.7 seconds and has a top speed of 195km/h (122mph).
The other option is a less powerful but more frugal 1.6-liter turbo diesel producing 95-horses that returns 107g of CO2 and a combined fuel economy of 4.1lt/100km (57.4mpg US or 68.9 mpg UK).
The Sport Special edition is available exclusively as a three door model with buyers having a choice of seven exterior colors including a flat black finish.
A styling kit complete with lowered side skirts and spoilers for the front bumper and rear hatch as well as silver-colored front grille surround, aerofoil, fog lamp bezels and polished twin exhausts come as standard.
The exterior upgrades also include Panther Black 17-inch alloy wheels on the petrol model and 16-inch on the diesel, while silver alloy wheels are also available as an option.
Inside, the sporty Fiesta features Ebony Black heated leather sports seats with silver stitching and an identically upholstered steering wheel with gloss black spokes.
Standard features include air conditioning with automatic temperature control as well as a leather handbrake and gear knob, alloy metal pedals, gloss black instrument bezels, bespoke floor mats and silver scuff plates.
The Fiesta Sport Special Edition is available in most markets across the continent, including the UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Abram Elam looked at teenager Shaquille Perry and saw himself.
Perry was still trying to come to grips with the death of his brother, who had been gunned down in a Cleveland neighborhood last fall. He had arrived in a world where Elam, unfortunately, is an expert. Two brothers and a younger sister of his have been murdered.
Elam, a safety for the Browns, took 15 children from Mental Health Services Inc.'s "Children who Witness Violence" program school shopping at Cleveland's Tower City earlier this fall. Elam spent time with each child, especially Perry.
For Perry, Elam provided more than a shopping spree.
For Elam, Perry provided a peek into his own past.
"Before Abe, I felt like all hope was lost," Perry said. "But he remained dedicated despite the murder of his sister and brothers. And it kind of hit me, just because bad things happen, you can still make some good out of it."
Finding and providing joy for youths is what drives Elam. Not even the murders of three of his siblings, nor a decision in college that led to a felony conviction can stop Elam's push to find miracles among the gloom.
"My life has a happy ending because God has done so much for me," Elam said. "He's allowed dreams to come true, and put me in a position so I can do things for my family that has been through so much. I'm also in position to do things for my community in Florida and here in Cleveland."
Elam, with the assistance of executive director Wayne Govan, runs T.E.A.M Elam, a foundation created in 2007 that brings positive experiences to young people. T.E.A.M Elam not only assists children with school clothes, and school supplies, but also has mentor programs and life skills camps.
"When I was down and out, others helped support me," Elam said. "So the foundation was a way for me to give back, and I felt I had a great testimony. God has given me a platform to touch and help others."
Which includes helping Perry cope with the death of his brother. Last year, while Perry and his brother, 17-year-old Brandon Young, walked from school on East 186th Street near St. Clair Avenue, a car rolled up filled with four teenagers, one of whom opened fire. Perry and his brother were hit. Perry, now 17, survived. His brother died three days later.
The trial for Young's alleged killer begins on Nov. 8. Elam said he will attend the trial to support Perry.
"I could see Shaquille was still dealing with the pain," Elam said of his first encounter with Perry. "He admired his older brother, but [Shaquille] lost some direction since his brother was gone. But I told him his brother would want him to pick up where he left off. I told him he was on to great things and his brother only wanted the best for him."
Growing up in Florida
Addie Elam-Lewis and Donald Elam Sr. only wanted the best for their family when Abe was born 29 years ago in Riviera Beach, Fla., a mid-size harbor city located along the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in southeast Florida. It's about 70 miles north of Miami. The area around Riviera Beach offers amazing waterfront views and beaches. According to the city's visitor's bureau, Riviera Beach is the "Gateway to the Caribbean" or the "Riviera of America."
There's also muck among the majestic beauty of the city. Riviera Beach has one of the highest crime and unemployment rates in Florida, and it didn't take long for Elam to experience some of the pain. He was 5 when his half-brother, a senior in high school, was gunned down at a local park. Donald Runner was a star athlete and a good student who was on his way to college. His big dreams were shattered when members of a local gang shot Runner under circumstances that a judge called senseless in his ruling.
Two teenagers were convicted of his murder.
"He was my hero," said Elam of Runner. "He lived on the next street over from me. I remember he was one of the best athletes in the area. Later in life, people compared me to him. I remember playing catch with him in the yard. ... Donald's death was very hard for my family. It was very hard for my parents and for Donald's mother."
Although he was too young to fully understand death, Elam did get a lesson in some of the other realities of life. Several relatives were either in jail or in prison for various crimes. While most young kids spent Saturdays playing in the park or watching cartoons, Elam's time was spent visiting the local jails.
"Every Saturday it was like a field trip," Elam said. "We were going to visit someone in jail. I told myself then that I didn't want my parents to have to go through that with me. That's why I tried to do the right thing. I've always wanted to make my parents proud."
A star is born
Elam did make his parents proud when he began to play organized sports. But before he took the Little League diamond and the pee-wee football field, Elam was motivated by his dreams. He clipped out newspaper articles about some of the best athletes in the area. The exploits of these players provided inspiration, and sports gave Elam another outlet besides what the streets had to offer.
"At age 6 or 7, I'd write down goals of what I wanted to become," Elam said. "I'd go through the newspaper each year to see who the Palm Beach Post player of the year was in each sport. I'd save the clippings because I'd tell myself that this would be me one day."
Elam's talents on the football field developed early. It didn't take long for the coaches to see they had something special.
"Abe was about 5 or 6 years old when he started playing for us," said John Williams, director of parks and recreation for the city of Riviera Beach. "And when he first showed up, he showed out. He was very aggressive, and he understood the game at an early age."
Williams beams with pride when he describes one particular game when Elam was matched against one of the NFL's current playmakers -- Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester, who was from the same area. Elam locked him down.
Elam earned a scholarship to Cardinal Newman High School, a private Catholic school, and one of the area's prep powers. A quarterback and defensive back, he won several awards, including the Lou Groza Outstanding High School Player of the Year Award for Palm Beach County. As a basketball player, Elam helped Cardinal Newman win consecutive state titles.
Knock on the door
There was nothing out of the ordinary when he left school one day and went home following basketball practice. He entered his home, joked around with his 12-year-old sister, Christina, and went into the family room to do his homework. Elam was so involved in his studies that he barely noticed his sister had left for the park. Forty-five minutes later, he was startled when someone frantically banged on the front door.
"I answered the door and one of my friends said my sister had been shot in the park," Elam said.
Elam bolted out of the door, without any shoes, and ran to the same Monroe Heights Park where his half-brother had been killed. Elam ran past the police, and he ran past the yellow tape.
"And there was my little sister," Elam said. "She was laying on the concrete with a hole in her chest."
Elam, sobbing, held her motionless body. She died later at the hospital.
"She had so much life," Elam said. "She was the jokester of the family. She was the baby girl. She made us all happy."
Earlier in the day Christina had been involved in an altercation with another student. The student's 20-year-old brother sought revenge. When he found Christina sitting in a car with three girl friends, he opened fire. The killer was sentenced to 30 years.
The next day, Elam led his third-ranked basketball team to a blowout victory over the No.1 team in the state. He played because he wanted to provide his family with some relief.
"My motivation to play was to bring my family closer together, and I wanted to help get rid of some of the pain," Elam said. "I've always been moved to take care of my family. I wanted to give them something positive. My motivation has always been to make a negative into a positive."
On trial
Elam and his family would be tested again following his sophomore season at Notre Dame. The reputation of the good kid who suffered so much took a major hit. And it almost cost him even more.
On March 28, 2002, a 20-year-old female Notre Dame student accused Elam and teammates Donald Dykes, Justin Smith and Lorenzo Crawford of rape. The men claimed the woman consented to the sex acts.
Following the charge, Elam had to make the most difficult phone call of his life.
"With all my mother had been through with my sister being murdered and all of those relatives involved in the legal system, here I put myself in a situation where I had to be judged," Elam said.
Notre Dame expelled all four men. After a disciplinary investigation, the school determined they violated the university's sexual misconduct policy.
The trial didn't start for a year. Elam went back home, got a job as an office assistant in a pediatric dentist office, kept in shape and earned his associates degree. Once the trial started, Elam, who maintains his innocence, was convicted of sexual battery and placed on probation for two years. He was acquitted of the more serious charges against him -- criminal deviate conduct and conspiracy to commit rape. Dykes was tried and acquitted. Charges were dismissed against Smith and Crawford before either went to trial.
Talking about Abe Elam
- "I knew several people in Florida that had known Abe and spoke highly of him and vouched very strongly for his character — they turned out to be right and I recognized that very quickly." —
- "There was never a doubt that Abe would be successful given the opportunity." —
- "When he left school, there was so much uncertainty because you didn't know what was going to happen. I was happy when he got back in school. He had one opportunity taken away from him and Kent State gave him another chance to fulfill his dream." —
- "I'm not sure he knows how much of an impact he has on the children. We are so grateful for Abe. He's gone to great lengths to impact the community in a very positive way." —
- "You see a great person in Abe and you wonder how could something like that can happen to a good person. We all have trials and tribulations, but he got through it all, and that says a lot about him." —
- "He's a great young man. My family and I are better people by knowing Abe Elam. I'm glad he's a part of my life." —
- "We hope Abe will put himself in this community and preach loud and clear to those who will listen. ... Mistakes are made, but not enough where people can't learn and move to higher heights." —
- "I tip my cap to the guy because he's giving back, and that's exactly what is needed in our community. Lots of guys who make it, you never see them giving back. What he's doing is priceless." —
- "When I found out what happened at Notre Dame, I was like, 'not Abe.' It was total disbelief. I didn't have to ask him what happened because I know what can happen when you hang out with the wrong people, and when your friends get jammed up, and if you're around, you get jammed up too." —
According to court testimony reported by The South Bend Tribune, Elam and his lawyer emphasized that when the woman turned Elam down, he left and did not attempt to engage in sexual intercourse. Elam's South Bend lawyer, Mark Lenyo, declined to comment for this story.
"Abe Elam walked away with a slap on the wrist," said Kathy Redmond, founder of the National Coalition Against Violent Athletes. "He wasn't the main instigator, or the main participant, however, the remainder of them got nothing, and that's a sad commentary. Hopefully [Elam] has learned a lesson, and hopefully it was just bad judgment on his part."
Elam rejected a plea arrangement that would have resulted in all charges being dropped if he testified that the other three men committed rape.
"I didn't because it wasn't the truth," Elam said recently. "When [the court] asked me to do that, I told them I could only tell them the truth."
The verdict also meant that Elam has to register as a sex offender. He'll have to register a maximum of 10 years in Ohio. By law, he'll have to register for the rest of his life if he decides to retire in his home state of Florida.
"I'm disappointed in myself for what happened at Notre Dame, because I had a lot of people counting on me and I let them down," Elam said. "It was a situation that no one should allow themselves in, because it can affect you and your loved ones for the rest of your life."
Elam recently resolved a civil suit with the woman just before the start of this NFL season.
Moving on
Enter Tucker Fredrickson, the first overall pick in the 1965 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. Fredrickson, now involved in real estate in Florida, watched Elam's high school and brief career at Notre Dame from afar. Fredrickson developed a relationship with Elam when Elam worked at a Florida golf course. Elam is also friends with Fredrickson's son, Jon Erik, who also played at Kent State. On Tucker Fredrickson's insistence, KSU offered Elam a scholarship in 2004.
"I called [former coach] Dean Pees," Fredrickson said. "I told him there's a kid you should take a chance on. To Pees' credit, he stood up for the kid."
Pees stood up, and so did Elam's new teammates. He had only been at school for a short time, but the team voted Elam as team captain. Despite a past sprinkled with despair, Elam never gave anyone the impression that his life was filled with gloom.
"All the guys realized there was something special about Abe," said former Kent State quarterback Darryl Poe, who backed up Josh Cribbs. "Guys gravitated toward him."
Elam played one year at Kent, but did not get drafted by the NFL. Elam said he was overlooked because of the incident at Notre Dame. He signed as a free agent with the Miami Dolphins, but was cut. He went back to Kent and earned his degree, then signed with the Dallas Cowboys the following year. Dallas released him after one season, but he signed with the Jets when former Cowboys coach Bill Parcells recommended him to then-Jets coach Eric Mangini.
It was a good move. Elam made his first start with the Jets, and scored his first professional touchdown in 2008 when he returned an interception 92 yards. Elam also won the 2008 Kyle Clifton Good Guy Award, voted on by the Jets staff.
Elam's play and reputation moved Mangini to bring Elam to Cleveland. On April 25, 2009, Elam was traded from the Jets to the Browns as part of a draft day deal.
"When I heard he was being traded to us I was excited," said Cribbs. "I called people at Kent telling them that me and Abe were going to play together again."
Mangini shares Cribbs' excitement.
"Abe is a fantastic guy," said Mangini. "I have so much respect for him. When he became available, Bill Parcells actually called and said, 'Hey, this guy is out there. You should really take a look at him.' We [New York Jets] picked him up within a half hour, I understood exactly why."
History repeats itself
But before Elam arrived, misfortune repeated itself in 2008.
"I was just at home in Florida a week prior, then I get a phone call that my older brother [33-year-old Donald Elam II] had been shot," Elam said.
Donald Elam II was shot in the lower back while talking to a man in a car not far from the park where his other siblings had been murdered. A passenger in the car reportedly opened fire. Elam II, who had a history of trouble with the law, later died at a local hospital. His killer remains at large.
"I couldn't imagine going through all of this without God," said Elam, describing the anguish he and his family have suffered. "Without God, I don't think we'd be able to stand. I wouldn't be where I am. Just to remain sane after experiencing all of that stuff. It's been like a horror movie."
Those horrors, however, do not define Elam. His inner strength helps him maintain his focus on the bright side of life. It's something his mother saw in her son at an early age.
"The deaths of my children were hard on Abe ... he didn't really show it because he wanted to be strong for me and the other family members," Elam-Lewis said. "But I'm not surprised at how he remains strong despite all that has happened. I figure God must have given me Abram."
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Rattling jeepneys and twisting roads.
A mountainside trek with an endless sky.
Sunlit leaves overhead.
Pale mist hovering in valleys.
A taste of adventure with a side of coffee.
I travelled to Auntie Ashtrine's farm by way of a yellow-painted jeepney. It crawled up the asphalt ribbon that wrapped itself around the mountains of Baguio. Through the slit of a window across from me, an ocean of blue skies and green leaves spilled in every direction, an antithesis to the grit and bustle of Metro Manila. We were on our way to check up on the blueprint of the washing station, the focus of Kalsada's Kickstarter campaign. It was my first time visiting the communities and farmers behind the coffee, and I couldn't have been more exhilarated.
I'm a small-town girl from suburban Pennsylvania. Although Filipino by heritage, the rural provinces of the Philippines are worlds away from my home, about 8,000 miles in fact. Besides ethnicity, the one thing that connected me to this small village in northern Benguet was coffee. Kalsada, true to its namesake, has been the road on which I've travelled to get here, literally and figuratively. As the communications intern in the Philippines this summer, I spent the majority of my days investigating the ins and outs of Manila's underground café scene, exploring the natural habitat of the Kalsada coffee cup.
It wasn't until I made this weekend trip to the farms that I finally crossed over to the other side of Kalsada. I switched from the urban jungle of coffee creatives to the earthy mountains of coffee producers. The lessons I've learned from this experience, both intangible and tangible, continue to influence me half a continent away. And so, I thought I'd share the top 5 things that I've taken away from my Kalsada adventure.
1. Coffee is not just coffee. It's the central link between people and places of all different contexts. In the Kalsada case, coffee connects the rural with the urban and the Filipino with the global. There's an entire ecosystem full of inspiring stories and people that make up the coffee experience behind the just java itself.
2. Human connection trumps physical distance. The impact that Kalsada channels via good coffee transcends thousands of miles, and it's an impact that spans both personal and economic ends. For one, every generous supporter who's helped us out with our Kickstarter has directly influenced a small farming community half the globe over. Whether or not you believe it, I've seen it for myself. If that's not enough proof, the T.L.C. put into both ends of the Kalsada journey, from producers and consumers alike, are undoubtedly translated into the flavors, aromas, and notes you find in our beans.
3. Shared value is a win-win. I firmly believe that everyone along the value chain and across the socio-economic expanse has something to give and something to take. With "inclusive growth" buzzing around everywhere these days, I think it boils down to that idea of shared value between all invested parties. Kalsada excels at maximizing the benefits of this two-way learning curve for all the people involved in our work. Rather than a company, I've realized how Kalsada is more of a community centered on inclusive collaboration.
4. Travel is good for the soul. It's a cliché founded for good measure. I can't express enough the amazing wonders that an expanded, enhanced perspective does to a person. My world literally and figurative grew before my incredulous and slightly apprehensive eyes over the summer. It's an experience I demand everyone reading this to try and go after, however way you can. And in my opinion, travel isn't always about the physical movement, but more importantly, the mental shifts that result from it. So if it's not the most convenient option to pack up and go, there's a variety of other modes to jet-set that are worth exploring (pen pals, reading, exploring new subjects, paradigm shifts, drinking Philippine coffee!!).
5. Kalsada is doing amazing, impactful things. Like I've said, I've seen first hand and in the flesh the tangible influence Kalsada has made on individual communities. It's difficult to put in words just how rewarding it was to meet the people and encounter the stories behind our social mission. Seeing our progress first-hand left a lasting impression on me, and I know I'll always seek opportunities to find ways to contribute to this wonderful movement of good coffee and good people.


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"A & H Villa", 2-room villa 74 m2 on 2 levels. Bright, comfortable and tasteful furnishings: open living/dining room with 1 sofabed, open-hearth fireplace, dining table and satellite TV (flat screen), CD-player, DVD and Home cinema. Exit to the terrace, to the swimming pool. Kitchen (6 hot plates, oven, microwave, electric coffee machine). Bath/WC, whirlpool. Air-conditioning. Upper floor: (spiral staircase), 1 room with 1 double bed and satellite TV (flat screen), air conditioning. Terrace. Deck chairs, sitting area. View of the garden. Facilities: telephone, safe, iron, hair dryer. Internet (WiFi, free). 1039 K015 A005 5700House/Residence
Modern, beautiful villa "A & H Villa". In the district of Anissaras, 2 km from the beach. For shared use: large garden, swimming pool (16.04.-02.11.). Tennis. Private: beautiful garden with trees, lawn for sunbathing, swimming pool (16.04.-02.11.). In the complex: reception, restaurant, bar, bistro, fitness room. Linen change 2 times per week. Towel change 2 times per week. Room cleaning daily. Restaurant 1.4 km, bar 1.6 km, café 1.6 km. Golf course (18 hole) 7 km. Nearby attractions: Aquaworld Aquarium 4 km, Acqua Plus Waterpark 6 km, The Minoan Palace of Knossos 27 km, Lychnostatis Open Air Museum 11 km. Please note: car recommended. The catalogue photo is just an example. There are more similar properties for rent in this same residence.
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Minister outlines Job Creation by Geoscience Ireland Members
In response to Parliamentary Questions on 17th July to the Minister For Natural Resources, Fergus O'Dowd TD, regarding plans for job creation in natural resources, the Minister noted that the nineteen companies comprising Geoscience Ireland have reported a growth of 84 jobs since the initiative commenced. Geoscience Ireland is supported by the Geological Survey of Ireland and Enterprise Ireland.
The Minister's full reply reads as follows…
"I am committed to facilitating the exploration and development of Ireland's mineral, oil and gas resources with a view to maximising their contribution to Ireland's society and economy, including the provision of employment, whilst having due regard to any potential environmental impact.
Exploration and development of mineral, oil or gas resources is by its very nature a high cost and high risk activity, best suited to private sector investment. The key to attracting such mobile investment is a facilitative regulatory regime and the availability of exploration data.
In respect of mineral resources, the State's regulatory regime facilitates exploration and development through the grant of exclusive prospecting licences to permit the search for new commercial mineral deposits.
Availability of exploration data, free of charge and online, using geographical information systems, also assists in attracting mineral exploration investment.
There are currently 600 prospecting licences in operation. In addition there are three main operating mines and one mine in closure mode. Ireland has been successful in the past in bringing deposits into production and in 2012 exploration and mining in Ireland supported over 1,300 full-time equivalent jobs distributed across the regions.
My Department has been working on a new Minerals Development Bill, to update and consolidate legislation for the sector from the 1940s through to the 1990s in order to provide a new legislative regulatory framework fit for the 21st Century. Subject to other legislative priorities, I hope to be able to publish this Bill in the near future.
As regards oil and gas, it is important that the State provides the right environment to encourage private exploration investment.
This is achieved through a number of mechanisms, including:
- offering attractive and innovative licensing opportunities, such as the 2011 Atlantic Margin licensing round;
- providing a fit-for-purpose, transparent and robust regulatory regime;
- deepening knowledge of our offshore petroleum potential, in particular through data acquisition and supporting key research projects and;
- actively promoting the opportunity to invest in exploration in the Irish offshore, in particular to companies not currently active here.
The job creation potential of a successful commercial oil or gas find in the Irish offshore is evidenced by the Corrib Gas field find. For example, over 1,000 people were employed at the height of the construction phase of the Corrib gas terminal, and even today the project continues to provide both direct and indirect local employment opportunities in North Mayo. A more active exploration and production industry would also encourage the development of a range of support services, in particular around key port facilities, thus facilitating employment creation in these areas and in the wider economy.
In addition, through the Geological Survey of Ireland, I have recently established Geoscience Ireland. This is a business cluster, involving Enterprise Ireland, where nineteen companies active in the Geoscience service sector have come together to collaborate in winning work overseas and creating and sustaining employment.
To date the initiative has carried out a marketing study, built the dedicated website www.geoscience.ie, appointed a business development manager based at the Geological Survey of Ireland, and engaged in trade missions and sectoral studies. The 19 companies involved in the cluster have reported a growth in overall staff numbers since the initiative commenced of 84, to a total of 1,078.
In facilitating the exploration and development of Ireland's mineral, oil and gas resources, with a view to enhancing employment prospects, both I and my Departmental officials meet with stakeholders and consider their views".


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If you want to leverage the full power of your CRM system, you need a data warehouse designed for the purpose. One book shows you exactly how to build one: Designing Data Warehouses by Dr. Chris Todman.


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iLuv Layup Rugged Case with Tempared Glass for iPhone 6/6s Plus
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Built with a dual-layer combination of polycarbonate and silicone, Layup is especially rugged. The outer layer is made from soft, shock-absorbing silicone while the inner layer is constructed from hard, impact-resistant polycarbonate. The front of the case is designed with a raised edge that keeps your phone's screen from touching surfaces even if it is placed or dropped face down. This combination of features provides superior protection against drops, impacts and other accidents.
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Recruiting is a Reward
March 15, 2016 | Categories: Blog, Players, Recruiting
Recently, I felt compelled to pen a letter to our athletes that are struggling to find perspective as they traverse the recruiting journey. It was meant to be a'call to persevere' and a 'call to be set free' from the self-imposed pressures of recruiting. As well, my intention was to share candid feedback and refocus their perspective. These young student-athletes have such great potential and have amazing opportunities in front of them, but can occasionally be blinded by chasing the 'offer' and chasing 'perfection' which they deem equals success.
I see my role as the Recruiting Coordinator not only as the 'transmitter of information' but as someone who can guide them through the 'intangibles' of the realities of recruiting. My life experience as a mother of athletes, coach and overcomer of adversity fuels my passion to come along side these young women and encourage them to embrace every struggle as a gift.
My hope is that student-athletes out there take a few moments to read this letter knowing it was written to encourage some very special young athletes just like you!
Dear Volleyball Player,
I want to share some thoughts with you both from my perspective as a Recruiting Coordinator and feedback from College Coaches. As you all know, I talk to many college coaches on a daily basis. We not only talk about specifics in regards to athletic ability and volleyball skill but most importantly we discuss who the student-athlete really is...what are their motivating factors; character; what kind of student and teammate they are; family; outside interests; & academic goals; - many factors that have nothing to do with the sport of volleyball at all.
Many of you are deep in the recruiting journey and some are just beginning. I use the word 'journey' because that is exactly what it is. It is not a job, sales pitch or should it be the driving force behind all you do. It is a journey that should be fun, exciting and a reward of your efforts both on and off the court. When you head to practice, your focus should be on getting better, when you head to a tournament - your focus should be on competing to the best of your abilities; being the best teammate possible - serving one another - NOT on impressing the coaches watching your team from the sidelines.
When you get the reward of being asked to visit a school, focus on learning all you can about the academics that are offered, the student life on campus, the dynamics of the team, the character of the coaching staff. Many of you are taking visits soon and I encourage you to prepare yourself to embrace all that these visits can teach you and do not focus on the 'offer'. If you take one thing away from this message - please hear me on this - the priority for a visit is to educate yourself ...it is not to 'sell' yourself to a college coach. The feedback I am giving you is directly from college coaches. When they are ready to offer you a scholarship, they will do it. They take this very seriously and not all coaches, players and programs are the same...every program has different goals and different methods. When you are finishing your day on a visit, you can ask where they are at in the process and then thank them for the opportunity. I encourage you all to not ask for an 'offer'. If the offer does come at the end of a visit, great! If it does not, then embrace it as part of the 'journey' and welcome the next opportunity to deepen the relationship with that program or the challenge to continue to move on.
You are all extremely talented young student- athletes that are individuals! You are a group of young women brought together by this great sport of volleyball. You all have the same opportunity to affect each other in a positive way. Be servant leaders, be each other's greatest fans, and most importantly – enjoy the game! Play for the love of it and the competition!
In closing, know we have 'got this recruiting thing'. Your best interest is always at the forefront of everything we do. Now, go out there and overcome any adversity that comes your way and focus on what you can achieve not what you didn't!
Sincerely, Patty Costlow: Recruiting Coordinator/Munciana Volleyball
For related reading on the topic of volleyball recruiting click here. For more information about the volleyball recruiting process, click here.


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Last night we had a get together at my friend Jordan's house.
We all ate junk food and watched every show that had an episode where they go to Disney World.
Said shows included: Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Boy Meets World, Roseanne, and Full House
I realized this week that I have one full week left before I get to go home again! :)
My cousin is getting married!
(This is my 4th wedding in the last year. And I'm in this one too.)
That's a lot of weddings.
I've become one of those people who has a million pictures of their furbaby in their phone.
This cannot be a comfortable way to lay.
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A passionate team delivers wonderful work
Hard work will never go unrecognised
Across our global brands, you'll find networks of excellence, established for our star performing Hearing Care Professionals. Each year, based on performance monitoring, high-achievers will be invited to join their country's High Achievers Club. The invitation is a prestigious acknowledgement of our staff's constant stellar achievements, and a symbol of the value we place on their expertise.
Members receive excellent benefits, from networking opportunities to special event access. They might also be rewarded with stock grant rights: across the world, around 450 of our high achievers currently benefit from Performance Stock Grant Plans.
As part of the Amplifon Group, every year 50 clinics from around the world are awarded the Charles Holland Award. This award recognises the clinics who have continued to work hard, with a passion for presenting an outstanding level of service to clients. Each year, five of these awards are reserved for Australia.
The late Charles Holland was the founder of the Amplifon Group over 60 years ago and he built a company on five key pillars, and today, that's exactly what the Charles Holland Award is judged upon:
- Customer Care
- Teamwork
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Om Rising is a *NEW* one-of-a-kind Yoga + Music gathering nestled in NorCal's stunning redwoods at Camp Navarro October 5 – 8, 2018 in Mendocino County. We will come together as a community for an unforgettable weekend of: Nature, Music, Movement, & Empowerment.
The lineup will surprise and delight you - featuring massage and bodywork by yours truly, Elizabeth Davidman, unique classes and performances by many of NorCal's most beloved teachers, musicians and artisans such as Katchie Ananda, Mark Morford, Darren Main, Suzanne Sterling, Saritah, Jai Uttal, Shaman's Dream and SO many more!
Unroll your mat, re-connect with the old souls among the Redwoods and be INSPIRED! Dance all day and into the night, or chill out in a sound bath and do some late night stargazing.
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Sharing and connecting through poetry
Tuesday March 4 2014
Ten years ago, a revolutionary idea marked an era of social networking that has affected human interaction, marketing strategies and human behavior in ways that are still being realised.
Over the past 10 years, lovers reunited, high school friends reconnected, businesses were upgraded. The idea that brought all this to culmination has a name – Facebook.
Ms. Caits Meissner-Chiriga, a New Yorker says she is fond of telling the story about meeting high school students in a New York City classroom some years ago. "It was the first week of art elective, and I was ready to learn who these fresh-faced young people were, looking for clues to their passions in order to engage them more deeply. What I found was overwhelmingly disappointing, and perhaps a bit shocking. When asked what their hobbies were, the majority replied, 'Facebook'"
Ms. Meissner, a poet and educator says, when she was a teenager Facebook was not a hobby. Some twenty years ago, the answer to her question could have been: drawing or singing. She was puzzled, how could a website be a hobby?
This intrigued her and she began to think of ways to use the platform as a tool to address the very things she disliked. "There are two ways to respond to something dangerous: remove it from your life, or co-opt evil for good. I chose the latter" she says.
What was born from her interaction with the youth is a 30-days virtual workshop space housed, in part, on Facebook. In July 2013, 'Digging Deep, Facing Self' came to light. It is an intensive online writing course designed to heal, uplift and transform women into their boldest selves. It is constructed on a website that only course members have access to, where daily content is delivered.
"I spend a few weeks advertising about it online, of course there is a course fee. The course costs 327 USD, and I usually offer scholarships each round. Additionally, I offer free in person workshops, teleclasses and other accessible ways to work with me often. Giving and receiving is a balance I strive for in this work," she says.
"What was striking for me the first day of class was the fact that I didn't know any of the women. The writing prompts were provocative – provoking me to leave myself bare in front of strangers. It was a healing process that I needed, even the fact that I had to real to strangers" says Mboni Mhina, a participant from Tanzania who was part of the course in January this year. She recalls some of the writing prompts that led her to write about shame, about being judgmental, and about her self-image.
"That is exactly what the course is meant to do" says Ms. Meissner. She explains that the writing prompts and action steps are transformative, asking participants to dive into old memories and wounds, celebrate parts of themselves they might have long ago abandoned. "It is a tough journey solo, but the real juicy part comes in the shared Facebook group, a private space for the participants who hail from around the world to interact, unseen by the rest of their virtual friends.
Through her course, Ms. Meissner-Chiriga has been able to connect women from all over the planet. Participants have come from Tanzania, Australia, Colombia, Azerbaijan, Ethiopia, Romania, Denmark, and various states in the U.S. Aside from the palpable power of women interacting across colour, nationality, ethnic lines, smaller triumphs occurred in the Facebook space that only a platform like Facebook could provide, says Ms. Meissner.
Posting a poem about deconstructing your body, or unveiling a deep secret is an act that a Facebook 'like' doesn't have a large enough thumb to validate. The bravery it takes to reveal and open to vulnerability is in direct opposition to Facebook's very nature.
'Digging Deep, Facing Self' hasn't only been beneficial to the participants only, Ms. Meissner-Chiriga says that the platform has made her grow as well. "It has made me more patient, more open and more loving. It has grown my heart and pushed me to create a larger platform for more experiences like this to exist and be shared. I have now partnered with a friend, mark Gonzales and in April 2014 we will launch The Institute of Narrative Growth. It has gifted me with a community of beautiful women to know and grow alongside. It has offered me true purpose, and at times, wild enlightenment" says Ms. Meissner.
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The Great Leader Hitora: "Here! Have some Belgian chocolates! It's not like I invaded them so I could get you this!!"
We've learned our lesson -- making demos while the game is far from completion is just plain disastrous. Every time we make one, a teammate is likely urged to redo a major part of the game. This happened thrice already and yeah... NEVER AGAIN!
I'd argue that such feedback is important in order to make the game good


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Westfield's Gilliam completes high school career as elite player
It wasn't a bad senior season for Kelsey Gilliam.
She won 86.4 percent of her games and had a scoreless streak of 57 innings to go with a 1.03 ERA for Westfield.
At the plate, she hit .436 with eight doubles while driving in 18 runs.
Those are pretty good numbers, but not quite enough.
"Well, we didn't win state, of course," Gilliam said, "but other than that, it was a really good year."
The GISA Class AAA title went to John Milledge, but Gilliam's sterling numbers were enough for her to take All-Middle Georgia softball player of the year honors.
Head coach Julie Brooker took over during the summer for Rodney Culverhouse, Westfield's head coach for two state titles. Brooker was at Tattnall Square for two years and knew Gilliam well.
"The year they won it, they beat us 11-10 in 10 innings in the final four," Brooker said. "She was just a sophomore."
Brooker definitely was anxious to start her new job.
"I was definitely looking forward to it," she said. "What coach wouldn't?"
The Hornets have reached the Final Four the past two seasons but haven't quite gotten over the hump.
Gilliam has done her part, going 31-9 and helping the Hornets to a 25-4 mark this season.
Westfield won its ninth straight region championship, losing nothing with a new head coach. Brooker had a core of veterans, led by Gilliam, who was 12-6 with a 1.04 ERA as a junior, earning All-Middle Georgia second-team honors and yet another all-state citation.
Gilliam was named the school's top offensive player for the 2008 season, adding that to all-state honors as well as Region 3-AAA MVP.
Brooker, who played in college at Georgia, brought an aggressive offensive approach to the Hornets, which Gilliam was ready for.
"Our team average went up a good bit this year," Gilliam said. "(Brooker) has been on the college level and she has worked with us a lot. She's a big offensive person."
Gilliam was already working on some of the power-boosting techniques that Brooker taught, thanks to work with hitting coach Laurie Shepard of The Pitcher's Mound in Duluth and travel team coach Jeff Pope.
"We were already working on some stuff I was doing wrong," Gilliam said of workouts with Shepard. "(Brooker) knew ways to get a lot more power. The way of hitting has changed over the years, and there's a new way of getting taught how to get more power."
Gilliam's future may be more as a pitcher, although she has played plenty of third base. She's a control pitcher who has no idea what her fastball comes in at.
"I don't like getting clocked," said Gilliam, who also credited pitching coach Erin Bell. "I can hit my spots. I'm not overpowering by any means, but I can hit my spots."
Those spots will be tougher to hit in college.
Gilliam signed an national letter-of-intent last month to play at Columbus State, a Division II program in the Peach Belt Conference and rival of Georgia College and State.
CSU finished 24-18 last season, 10-8 in one of the toughest conferences in the nation. How tough? Four teams won at least 38 games, and the league has put a team in the Division II World Series every year since the decade began, including the Cougars in 2007.
"They've got an awesome softball program," said Gilliam, who also drew interest from Agnes Scott as well as junior colleges Central Alabama and South Georgia. "I didn't really want to go to a big school."
Brooker was happy that Gilliam hooked up with Columbus State, but also knows it'll take work to make the adjustment from GISA to such an elite conference.
Gilliam has the mentality for it.
"Her nickname is 'Ice,' " Brooker said. "That's what some other coaches and umpires have nicknamed her, because nothing shakes her. She's very focused, sticks to her game plan. It's hard to rattle her."
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With today's abundance of online information and ratings, finding the right service or product is seemingly easier than ever. However, there are still some areas where the consumer can feel they lack the information they need to make the right choice.
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It can be daunting to allow someone into your home for extended periods of time, to whom you pay large sums of money and entrust with the appearance and stability of your home. Here are a few ways you can boost your chances of a job well done:
Researching a potential new service is a sound first step for everything from coffee to home renovations.
The very best research is to seek recommendations from trusted people in the industry – another tradesperson, or someone who uses tradies regularly. A friend or colleague who is happy with work done can be another useful source.
If you don't have a direct contact as a starting point, or want a second opinion, remember that others have gone boldly before you and conveniently critiqued their experience online complete with a star-rating.
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Great Jazz Festival News! This article by Jack Fichter in the Cape May County Herald announces a new jazz festival in Cape to be held next November. For everyone who misses the old Jazz Festival, this is a welcome announcement. I've re-blogged the whole article below.
CAPE MAY — A new jazz festival is coming to the city in November but it won't be from the former Cape May Jazz Festival.
The Exit 0 International Jazz Festival will be held Nov. 9 through 11, Veteran's Day Weekend, at Cape May's Convention Hall.
Ramsey Lewis will be headlining the festival with his Electric Band. Lewis is a three-time Grammy Award winner and holds seven gold records.
According to his website, "Lewis has been an iconic leader in the contemporary jazz movement for over 50 years, with an unforgettable sound and outgoing personality that has allowed him to cross over to the pop and R&B charts. The Ramsey Lewis Trio, with bassist Eldee Young and percussionist Redd Holt, became a fixture on the Chicago jazz scene, releasing their debut album, 'Ramsey Lewis & His Gentlemen of Jazz,' back in 1956.
Lewis earned his first gold record, as well as a Grammy award for Best Jazz Performance, for their swinging version of Dobie Gray's hit 'The In Crowd.' He returned to the pop charts in 1966 with versions of 'Hang On Sloopy' and 'Wade In The Water.'
Other confirmed artists at press time include Christian McBride and Inside Straight, Henry Cole's Afrobeat Collective, Ben Williams & Sound Effect and DJ Soul Sister. The complete lineup will be announced by July 5 by the promoter, Spy Boy Productions.
Jazz Festival at Convention Hall
Main stage headliner concerts will be held at Convention Hall on Friday and Saturday nights, along with a Saturday afternoon concert.
Participating club venues include: the Boiler Room at Congress Hall, Carney's, Carney's Other Room, Cabana's, Martini Beach, and Cape May Stage at the Robert Shackleton Theater.
Ticket packages are being sold by the City of Cape May's Convention Hall. To order tickets, go to: www.capemayconventionhall.org
The promoter, Spy Boy Productions, has no affiliation with Friends of Cape May Jazz or Cape May Jazz Festival.
At a Thur., June 21 press conference, promoter Michael Kline said he has produced concerts in New Orleans beginning in 1997. Kline said he had worked for WWOZ Radio, "New Orleans' Jazz & Heritage Station," which is licensed to the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans.
"I worked there for almost eight years and we produced shows in conjunction with the radio station," said Kline.
Exit 0 International Jazz Festival spokesperson Victoria Clayton said Kline represents jazz artists nationally and internationally. He is a resident of West Cape May arriving here after Hurricane Katrina.
Kline said one of his challenges to stage the festival was finding open dates available on Convention Hall's schedule.
A Saturday afternoon main stage concert will be held in Convention Hall, he said.
"There will pretty much be three headline concerts Friday night, Saturday night, Saturday afternoon," said Kline.
He said he was working on a "special surprise" for Sunday afternoon.
For all of our guests who used to visit Leith Hall for Jazz festival – we miss you! Let's hope that this Jazz Festival will be great.


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MPs on the Home Affairs Select Committee heard last week about the results of a recent Freedom of Information request by this paper.
We found that scores of police documents relating to the 1989 disaster have been found since an independent panel's report in September 2012.
The files are from West Midlands Police, who investigated the tragedy in Sheffield, which claimed 96 lives.
The force had previously said it passed all papers to South Yorkshire Police in 2009, ahead of the panel's report.
The FOI response lists scores of documents found recently, although we are not revealing the details for legal reasons.
Sheila Coleman, of the Hillsborough Justice Campaign, told MPs: "I received a communication the other day, following a Freedom of Information account from a journalist, that West Midlands Police have unearthed a whole load more documents, having said that everything had gone to the Hillsborough Independent Panel.
"As late in the day as now, documents are still being unearthed and that gives the Hillsborough Justice Campaign cause for concern."
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Meanwhile, Prime Minister David Cameron gave the House of Commons an update last week.
Home Secretary Theresa May has written to all police forces to ask them to hand over any information they hold on Hillsborough.
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The Natural History Museum in Berlin let the public vote on a name for a newly discovered species of wasp in Southeast Asia that eats cockroaches, and the name Ampulex dementor was chosen.
In the Harry Potter series, "dementors" are prison guards that can suck out a person's soul with just a kiss, so naming the insect after those creatures is "an allusion to the wasps' behavior to selectively paralyze its cockroach prey," according to a report by the researchers published in PLOS One at the end of April.
Known for moving in a "typical running and jumping behavior, the red-and-black wasp stings the cockroach in one of its "neural nodes" which allows it to drag "prey in running mode into its nest, just like a zombie," the ballot given to museum visitors said. Sounds like a pest, alright.


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This engaging book offers readers the ultimate in calisthenics for the brain. Using the same fun, informative, and accessible style that have made his previous books so popular, Philip Carter helps people identify mental strengths and weaknesses, and provides methods for improving memory, boosting creativity, and tuning in to emotional intelligence. Featuring never-before-published tests designed specifically for this book, plus answers for all questions, this latest treasure trove from a MENSA puzzle editor outlines a fun, challenging program for significantly enhancing performance in all areas of intelligence.
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Section 111 - Technical aptitude.
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