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Gifts from Tiffney
Gifts from Tiffney
By Dr. Willie James Jennings
Associate Professor of Theology and Black Church Studies
Duke Divinity School
The Rev. Tiffney Marley, MDiv '96, rendered years of honorable service to the Office of Black Church Studies (OBCS) and the Divinity School, and we are greatly indebted to her. She stepped down from the directorship of the office after spring semester 2009.
I remember when Duke Divinity School Dean Greg Jones and I recruited Tiffney away from an administrative post in the Fuqua School of Business at Duke and back to the Divinity School in 2003. She served as the first non-faculty, full-time administrator of the OBCS, and under her leadership every aspect of the office improved.
Not only did Tiffney help us achieve new heights of administrative coherence, but she deepened and expanded our already strong network of relationships with the black communities in Durham, the Triangle and the Piedmont. She also strengthened our ties with our alumni through multiple efforts including establishing a regular presence for the Divinity School at the important Hampton Minister's Conference. Tiffney also helped strengthen the school's international ties in Peru, Haiti, Brazil and multiples places on the African continent. She was the glue that held together our pilgrimage programs, whether in Brazil, South Africa, Uganda, Durham or anywhere in between. Tiffney brought top-flight organization, joyful enthusiasm, creative energy, and unrelenting effort to each and every pilgrimage.
Scores of students rightly appreciate Tiffney's efforts to increase field education opportunities in historical black churches and church-related organizations. All seminarians but especially black seminarians had in Tiffney an unfailing advocate and supporter in their theological formation. She also was the best host for the Divinity School's annual Gardner Taylor and Martin Luther King, Jr. lecture series. Our distinguished guests, as well as academic and administrative colleagues from other institutions, repeatedly remarked to me how helpful Tiffney was to them. I often heard the words "first-class," top-notch," "professional," and "classy" connected to Tiffney's name. In addition to this wonderful work, during several years Tiffney served with me on the Duke University-wide MLK celebration committee, taking on even more tasks and carrying them out with superb efficiency.
I was especially pleased with what Tiffney modeled for students daily, a woman of color in ministry who was, to quote a famous preacher, "unashamedly black and unapologetically Christian." Tiffney understood the dignity that flows from the rich legacy of black Christian existence in the world, and she unrelentingly bore witness to that dignity in every meeting, every conversation and in her every administrative gesture.
As my esteemed colleague Professor W.C. Turner often said to me, "Tiffney is an African princess that has come among us." Princess indeed, but she was not royalty spared all indignities or crowns of thorns. Tiffney had to face what many woman of color in ministry have to face every day − frequent times of resistance to their leadership rooted in chauvinism, sexism and racism. One of the continuing tragedies of church life in the west (and especially in America and in black America) is the refusal to receive fully the gifted leadership of women, especially young black women. In her time at the Divinity School, Tiffney worked to turn that tragedy into triumph. We are a better place because she often graciously, but always tirelessly, tried.
During my years as academic dean, I could not have asked for nor received a better co-laborer in caring for students. Academic deans are the bearers of secrets. So I know the students that really brought her great joy, and the ones who poured sorrow into her soul. Yet what Tiffney gave them far outweighed what they gave her. She loved them, everyday, she loved them.

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Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
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- Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the Day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual Hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the Hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrahim's willingness of sacrifice).
Abu Hafsah, may Allah be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'Ashura, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhari and at-Tirmidhi]
In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allah be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'Ashura, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]
These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.
There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the Day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the Hajj. If a person is on the Hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allah be pleased with her, she said:
"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhari]
Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the Hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.
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Rituals should not be practised any time in our life like birthdays, baby shower functions, etc. We are only allowed to follow the fard and sunnah of Nabi SAW. Any innovation created by us is bidah. Please research more about this. However here is the link that will help you to know what should we do for 10 days of dhul hijjah. "Once the ten days start, for those of you who have the intention to sacrifice, let them not cut any of their hair or nails (until they sacrifice)." [Muslim] http://www.performhajj.com/first_ten_days_of_dhul_hijjah.php
Only thing is that you should not erase hair, beard and should not remove nails.
is today 9th date in india by islamic time table can anybody ans me ??? REPLY ASAP
Quoting zubair:
is today 9th date in india by islamic time table can anybody ans me ??? REPLY ASAP
Reply: the lunar date is based on the first hilal sighted. Once it is sighted on the globe and declared by the jurisdictional authorities it will be spread to equal visible areas immediately as more visible areas. Thus it covers the globe within 24 hours. But since it does not from IDL it falls on 2 days or 3 days. There are always 2 days or 3 days on earth.
i have a clarification, does one to need to fast untill he finishes the sacrifice or does one not eat anything
my mother told me to fast but when i looked through websites i read that Huzur did not eat anything untill he returned from prayers and ate the meat of the sacrifice
So the question is do we fast untill sacrifice or not eat anything untill sacrifice...hop e i was clear in putting my thoughts and answers would definitely be helpful
Hanafi Fiqh for Ittehad ul Matalee Arafa fasting monday and Eid Tuesday and Eid Prayer with 12 Takbeerath
Hajj and Eid Mubarak to all Muslim Brother's & Sister's, In the World. Allaah sab ko Haj Naseeb karey Aameen..
Best Greeting To All..Eid Mubarak
I really want to know what to say or what to say in my Dua before i start fasting the day of Arafat.
Hope that helps,
so what should i have to follow in between of arafat day(9th jilha(14oct'13 acording to bd's calender)
or according to our country calender, where 9th jilhaz (15th oct'13) pls advise me
I'm from Uganda. My question is, are we supposed to fast before the final prayer of Eid-Ul-Adha on tuesday.
Read this: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424127887324807704579085592617339648
I am from India..first Eid Mubarak everyone..i have doubt regarding 10 days before Eid-ul-Zuha.. (First 10 days of Zil Hijjah) for a person who is performing/sacr ifing Qurbani..can he take meat or slaughter animals on those days before the Bakrid.. Please help ..i need to know if i can service meat on the occasion of my wedding reception
Of the conditions for udhiyah is that it is not sacrificed any earlier than the day of 'Eid, and ideally is sacrifed on Eid or the days of tashriq.
As for the meat itself, there is difference of opinion. However, commonly 1/3rd is donated as gifts to whomever a person likes, 1/3rd is kept and the remaining third given to the poor.
For more detailed information please see Islam-QA, in particular this question on the conditions of udhiyah and this question on distribution of the sacrifice.
I assume you are talking of eating meat & sacrificing an animal before Eid & not linked to Eid Al Adha. You can do so as you would on any other day in any other month without problems.
Congratulations on your wedding & may Allah swt bless you both with peace, love & happiness. Aameen.
Assalamu Alaikkum
I wanted to clear a doubt that,all sunnhath things,wether it's Sallah,pasting n whatever,is it all the same value for us in Mahshara'or it is different value for different Sunnath things..
Hope I will get the proper answer..
Danif Ahamad
.. basiclly my question is that we say haram to those thing that we r not prmishned to do in quran ..so please can u tell me y we say muharamul haram. its really 1 of important month.then y we say haram to tis month?
kindly help me...
Please refer to this article for further detail.
"Haram" = Squire Shaped Building.
Haram means something sanctified like Makkah Masjid-ul-Haram . And Haraaam means something forbidden like eating a pig.
I hope this helps
We need to get back to being an Ummah again and stop all this divide that we have between the arab world and the south asian world. Revive the Khilafa!!
Eid mubarak btw!!
Asalaamu alaikum :lol:
I live in India as well, The question of fasting on the day of Arafah is well explained with the releavant Hadith in the above article.... Now the question which every one has is, 9th Dul Hajj is different for different countries so when are we supposed to fast....(Arafah is the day which comes on 9th Dul Hajj)
So what is Arafah, Arafah is referred as the day of Hajj..... Day of Hajj i.e. Arafah is only one for the whole world and that is when it happens in Saudi Arabia.... Different people around the world might have the 9th Dul Hajj a day after Saudi Arabia.
So for you the 9th of Dul Hajj is according to nation you live in but make no mistake the Day of Arafah is only one for the whole world and that is the day of Hajj. On this day Allah subha na wa tala come on the first heaven (sky) and showers his blessings, The blessings are showered on the day of Arafah....
Now consider this, You miss the day of Arafah (day of Hajj) as per Saudi Arabia and pray (Supplication or Dua) on the next day, What happens then ? ..... Allah has alread showered his blessings, answered the prayers and the blessed occassion is over, Now as we people in India, observe the fast on the 9th Dul Hajj and offer Dua's, supplication as day after the actual day of Arafah (The day of Hajj), Are We not missing out the blessings of Allah...?
Summary of the above is, Day of Arafah (day of Hajj) is the day of Blessing and it is universal for all the people of the world i.e according to Saudi Arabia... Many learned scholars were not able to make up their mind hence they have advised to fast and pray on the Day of Arafah (day of Hajj) according to Saudi Arabia as well as fast on the day of 9th Dul Hajj as per your nation or region you live in....
Allah Knows best
Fasting is recommended for non-pilgrims and not for pilgrims. Let us remember that there is only one
Arafah and it is the day pilgrims gather at Arafah.
So there need be no doubt about fasting on that
Day wherever we are on this planet.
A pilgrim has to spend a part of day and night.
Hence the pilgrim arrives by noon and leaves
After sunset ,Without praying maghrib, for Muzdalifah
where he prays Maghrib and Esha with one Adhan
And two Iqamas and the Sunnah is to sleep and get
Up for Fagr prayers,which he prays and leaves for Mina.
Allah knows best.
Is it ok if i fast only on the 9th dhul-hijjah? or is it compulsory to fast for 2 days atleast? I am in india and i am confused as i missed my fast today..but it is 9th dhul-hijjah in india on friday.
i mean if arafah day in saudi is today is it in india same say are day after
bit confused
This is an area of a much differing of opinion and therefore we would strongly advise you to ask your local Imam or scholar in who you trust.
There is an opinion that holds each country must fast Arafah on its chosen day depending on its own moon sighting, and there is no necessity to follow the sighting of Makkah. This opinion is common amongst the scholars of Saudi Arabia. For example, please read this fatwa.
Was salam
The ninth of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafah, so the terms are interchangeable . The sighting of the moon (according to the opinion cited above) is required for each locality, and a date must be agreed for the beginning of the month (be it Ramadhan, Shawwal or Dhul-Hijjah) locally. As such, whereas the moon of the new month may have been sighted in Saudi Arabia, it may not have been sighted in the UK, Pakistan, etc. and so they will have different start dates.
Many masajid will follow Saudi Arabia in respect of Dhul-Hijjah for the reason you have stated. However, it is clear that the scholars have differed about this issue and many consider it more correct to follow your local sighting with the more important aspect being unity (and this means unity on a local basis), so that you fast when the people around you fast.
Again we recommend you consult with your local Imam or scholar in whom you trust for clarity.
And Allah knows best.
Was salam
Muslim Sects do Taqleed of different Fiqh. Therefore how can we Unite......
9th Dhul Hijjah.
And the Day of Stoning for Pilgrims in Mina is the Day
Of Eid for Muslims everywhere.
Allah sab ko Haj Naseeb karey Aameen


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The course introduces topics and concepts in the areas of communications, coding and information theory. The course will introduce topics on information and coding theory applied to telecommunication systems. The course will then discuss coding techniques. The course will cover important techniques such as OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) and spread spectrum used in broadband communication systems. It will also discuss some advanced topics on wireless communication.
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This case stems from a July 2009 incident when Rogers entered Jeffrey Shade's coffee shop, Barrista's Café. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel said in its brief to the state Supreme Court that Rogers started to "yell, cuss and gesture at Mr. Shade and other customers."
"Mr. Shade testified that when respondent came into his coffee shop, he yelled, 'I showed those mother**** down at the courthouse this morning…' and then respondent pointed at Mr. Shade and said 'and you're next on my list.'"
Shade also testified, the brief continued, that Rogers came back into the café later that day and started yelling and gesturing at people, saying things like, "hear no evil, see no evil and pure evil."
After this alleged exchange, Shade said he told Rogers to leave and never come back.
The following day, Rogers filed an application for involuntary custody for mental health examination, saying Shade was suicidal, taking psychedelic drugs and that he physically assaulted him twice without provocation.
Shade was then detained and taken to the Hillcrest Behavioral Health Center at Ohio Valley Medical Center in Wheeling, where the drug screen came up negative.
In an interview with The State Journal after oral arguments, Rogers maintained Shade attacked him and he filed the mental hygiene complaint to shock him into recovery.
"If I was seeking vengeance, I would not have done something chickens*** about getting a mental hygiene warrant. I would have knocked out a couple of windows," Rogers said, citing his brief. "The thing they can't prove is motivation
"From my point of view, I go see a friend and he physically attacks me," he added. "He's a big guy, nails me right there, wrestles me down. I figured he was having acid flashbacks from hallucinogens. I go back and see him again and he does the same damn thing."
Rogers additionally stated that he has two graduate degrees in theology and he doesn't like people questioning his morals.
"The hard question is when does my will conflict with God's will in a situation. That's the thing I have to worry about," he said.
In January 2010, a grand jury issued a two-count indictment charging Rogers with false swearing and malicious application to declare a person mentally ill or inebriate.
A January 2012 order mandated Rogers to be sentenced to 90 days in the custody of authorities of Northern Regional Jail and ordered him to pay a $150 fine. This jail sentence was suspended, the brief states.
For his second charge, Rogers also was sentenced to 90 days with 80 days suspended and he was again fined $150. He also was placed on 24 months of unsupervised probation.
The Wetzel County Circuit Court later granted Rogers' petition for a stay of execution pending appeal of a sentence.
Rogers appealed his conviction to the Supreme Court; however, the court found there was not good cause to extend the period for perfecting the appeal. The court dismissed the appeal.
Rogers pleaded nolo contendere — which means "I will not contest it" — to both counts in Wetzel County Magistrate Court. In this type of plea, a person neither admits nor disputes guilt.
Rogers said the reason he entered the nolo plea is because he wanted "to get it over with."
He additionally took issue with his hearing panel, saying no one represented his demographic and said he was upset because Justices Robin Davis and Allen Loughry did not recuse themselves.
"One person I ran against and one person I campaigned publicly against and spent money against and they wouldn't disqualify themselves," he said, noting that only Justice Brent Benjamin was disqualified.
He said if Loughry or Davis casts the deciding vote, one of his options would be to take the case through federal court.
Representing the disciplinary counsel, Andrea Hinerman said Rogers' nolo contendere plea is deemed a conviction under the rules of lawyer disciplinary procedure and even though the charges were misdemeanors, they would be enough to annul his license.
She said these charges reflect on Rogers' honesty.
George Daugherty, representing Rogers, said Rogers filed the mental health warrant against his friend to shock him into recovery.
"He used this device to get him help, to get attention for a friend he thought needed recovery," Daugherty said, later adding that Rogers did not do it out of malice.
Sitting by special assignment, Senior Status Justice Thomas McHugh asked Daugherty about the panel's finding that Rogers' actions were out of spite.
Daugherty said the hearing panel misunderstood how much courage it takes to get someone checked out.
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Hinerman countered that Rogers' actions were not from an intervention and she again stressed that his nolo plea would be sufficient enough to impose penalties.


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STUART - Local volunteers with the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" are celebrating breast cancer awareness month with a series of events designed to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise money to provide services locally, as well as contribute to funding for research to cure the disease.
The highlight will be the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K noncompetitive walk on Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. in Memorial Park in downtown Stuart.
Throughout October, residents and visitors will see a number of local landmarks sporting a pink glow. The city of Stuart, known for its waterfronts, is showing its support with pink lights on area fountains to celebrate the water-related spots in the heart of downtown Stuart.
The Roosevelt Bridge will be illuminated in tribute to breast cancer survivors with lights bathing the stanchions in signature pink. This marks the second year that Making Strides Against Breast Cancer volunteers have lit the iconic Stuart landmark with support from the Stuart Rod & Reel Club.
"The support on behalf of the city of Stuart is inspiring," said Anne Elliot, Making Strides Against breast cancer chairwoman.
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Making your home energy efficient is one of the most important things that you can do to save & increase the value of your property when needing to sell house quickly. Heating and cooling homes during extreme weathers are one of the most costly utilities a homeowner can spend. It is also obvious that high portions of your heating and cooling bits escape right through the UPVC windows. This is the reason why double glazing your windows play an important role. Choosing the perfect double glazing company is also extremely important.
Modern homes now have double glazing on their windows; however a lot of older companies still rely on single pane windows. These types of windows though do not provide the right insulation. A good double glazing company will save you cost and energy as they install double glazed windows into your home.
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One good way to know that you will need to contact a double glazing company for your UPVC doors and windows is when you stand near your window during a cold morning and fee cool air entering through the glass. Double glazing company will help you get great savings in heating and cooling the home as they install double glazed glass.
Choosing the right double glazing company is very important. Double glazed glass is very expensive compared to other materials used as a window. Without the right double glazing company to help, you may be facing more problems to than what you have from the start. There are certain rules and working tips when choosing the right double glazing company. And these include the following;
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Considering the historic development in Spain political psychology is a relatively active and new discipline. Using the concept of generation we evaluate the subsequent consolidation and intellectual antecedents of the field. Scientific developments in the political and educational realities comprise to the development of discipline of the country. The Spanish politics education describes the evolution and origin of Spain political psychology. The development of discipline can be described in several ways such as structural criteria (field institutionalization), academic criteria (methods, theories, research) and sociological criteria which define and support the discipline. Regardless of criteria the Spain political psychology is new phenomenon starting from the latter part of 1970s.
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Innovation thrives in UNMC's twin research towers, where scientists collaborate to discover new therapies and treatments.
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Open concept, modular laboratory spaces in the DRC Research Towers encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration.
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The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation conducts cutting-edge studies across the research spectrum.
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"The glass, steel and concrete structure rises from the ground and towers over Saddle Creek Road. It stands with its twin and marks the west end of the UNMC campus. For some, UNMC's newest research facility, the Durham Research Center II, is a source of pride. But, for many more people, it is a symbol for hope, progress and cures." - UNMC Discover
Working inside Durham Research Center I and II are physicians, scientists and public health experts tackling some of the most perplexing diseases of our time.
The research towers were named in honor of the late Charles (Chuck) Durham, former chairman and chief executive of the engineering and architectural firm HDR Inc., who provided the lead gift for both projects.
The original Durham Research Center opened in 2003 and cost $78 million. It contains 117 research laboratories, a 319-seat auditorium, 3 classrooms and 15 conference/seminar rooms. This research tower employs 350 staff members, including 80 principal investigators, who bring in a combined $101.8 million in research funding.
The second tower opened in 2009, cost $74 million and has 95 laboratories. It is home to more than 250 staff members, including 35 principal investigators, who bring in a combined $76.4 million in research funding.
Together, the twin 10-story research towers enable UNMC to enhance research in a number of areas, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, neurosciences, transplantation biology, genetics, and eye research. The two towers contain a combined total of more than 550,000 square feet of space dedicated to research.
UNMC's research funding from external sources now exceeds $100 million annually and has resulted in the creation of more than 3,200 highly skilled jobs in the state.
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Do you enjoy outside sales, interacting with people, and getting out from behind a desk? Then consider being a Matco Tool Distributor (Outside Sales Rep and Franchise Business Owner.) You put tools and equipment in the hands of mechanics and technicians so they can do their work more quickly and reliably. By selling customers the tools and equipment they need, you build your own business and write your own paycheck. Everyone here at Matco stands beside (not behind) you every step of the way, helping you achieve success. Take charge of your future and put your knowledge and experience regarding sales, sales management, and/or the automotive industry to use as an independent Franchise Distributor with Matco Tools today!
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Conduct weekly outside sales visits to customers during normal business hours
Meet with mechanics, technicians, and managers within the automotive-truck, marine and aviation industries
Use company provided potential prospect list
Determine and fulfill your customers' tool and equipment needs efficiently and reliably
Offer a wide assortment of products available in your mobile store inventory and in the catalog
Explain the easy purchase, reverse layaway multi-payment plan and finalize the sale
Secure first payment, documenting remaining payments and balance cash drawer
Place new sales orders, manage inventory, and analyze sales reports using your onboard laptop computer
Prepare your Matco mobile store with appropriate tools and equipment inventory for sales stops
Work closely with Matco's dedicated District Business Manager and Customer Service to help you get the support you need to service your customers
Our Franchised Distributors come from a variety of different backgrounds. Success does not hinge on a precise work history. We have determined that some factors may enable you to jumpstart your success as a new Distributor:
No computer skills are required but are helpful--our system is a simple "point-and- click"
Basic math ability, addition and subtraction is required; strong time- and cash- management skills are a plus
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Operate during normal business hours, Monday through Friday
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Arrived to a spotless apartment and greeted by the most pleasant owners...the apartment is in a perfect location and great for the 2 of us! Kitchen was freshly stocked with basics and the champagne that was left for us was a perfect way to start our Vancouver vacation. We spent 5 days exploring all the city has to offer, walking most of it and had a great time. We ate out mostly but did eat all our breakfasts here, and cooked 1 dinner in...can't say enough about the apartment and all the amenities! Had a great time!
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The apartment was great! Exactly as described, really well equipped with high quality fixtures and fittings and views across the Creek that are to die for. You can walk to the Sea Wall and the Aqua Bus in a couple of minutes and be on Granville Island in minutes. Two minutes walk the other way and you are at the Skytrain and ready to travel to Downtown, Waterfront, Canada Place or further afield. Security at the apartment is excellent as is the pool and the fitness area. The neighbourhood around the apartment is excellent with food stores, restaurants and a liquor store all within a few minutes walk We relaxed quickly and slept well in the comfortable beds. Don't be put off if the bed in the master bedroom feels a little hard when you sit on it - take it from me it's really comfortable to sleep in! We really hope we will be returning for another stay soon


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MADISON, WI (WTAQ) - The Wisconsin Legislature began its final debate Thursday morning on a bill which paves the way for the largest mine in state history.
The first of almost 20 Democratic amendments to Wisconsin's mining incentive bill was voted down already.
Among other things, it called for mandatory public hearings on mining applications – plus the opportunity to challenge state decisions before permits are issued, which Republicans say would cause unnecessary delays.
The vote was 60-38, with Madison Democrat Chris Taylor joining all 59 Republicans in striking it down. Other Democratic amendments include a one-year waiting period for mining applications, so prospective companies can do preliminary environmental work before they apply.
With a 20 vote minority, Democrats cannot stop the GOP mining package from being approved as is. But by raising amendments, they're delaying approval as long as possible, while taking full opportunity to say how the proposed Gogebic Taconite iron ore mine would hurt the environment. Republicans deny that, and say hundreds of jobs would be created.
Before the session began, Assembly GOP Majority Leader Scott Suder said the mine could start operating within 3 to 4 years. And he called this "perhaps the most important jobs bill we've seen in a great long while."
The measure sets deadlines to act on permit applications. And it loosens environmental regulations to make it easier for Gogebic Taconite to open a $1.5 billion iron ore mine in Ashland and Iron counties.
Sauk City Democrat Fred Clark told reporters that Republicans were succumbing to pressure from Gogebic Taconite to change the law. And Clark asked, "How much do we have to give away" in natural resources and air and water protections for, "a big hole in the ground."
Republicans are also dismissing reports that Gogebic Taconite's chief investor could be facing court action in Illinois this spring for not following groundwater standards at a coal mine.
South Milwaukee Republican Mark Honadel said the focus should be on Wisconsin's policy and, "We wouldn't put our name on it if we didn't think it would be safe."
Final approval of the mining package is expected Thursday afternoon. If it's not amended, it would go to Governor Scott Walker – who has strongly endorsed it.


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Charlene Rehklau loves spending time with her husband of 27 years, but when it comes to baseball, she has to go it alone.
"My husband doesn't come," Rehklau said. "He is ready to go home after the fifth inning."
That, of course, is completely unacceptable to the 74-year-old Grand Rapids resident, and that is why every summer she boards the Muddy Shuttle by herself, bound for Fifth Third Field.
"There is always somebody sitting next to me. I meet the most interesting people," she said.
For Rehklau, the real fun happens when she steps off the bus.
"It's fun. I smile every time I see this field. The players are wonderful."
She loves her team, but she doesn't take each game to heart.
"They have won 35 games, but so what? Maybe they will win tonight."
After all, in the summer there is always another bus ride and another game tomorrow.
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Oklahoma's incarceration rate is among the highest in the nation and spending on corrections has increased 41 percent over the past decade, yet crime rates have fallen less than most other states. This suggests that additional public safety benefits are not being generated despite Oklahoma's increased investment in corrections. To address this challenge, the Oklahoma Legislature passed House Bill 2131, a bill designed to make the criminal justice system more efficient and cost-effective. The bill was signed into law in May.
The combined elements of the bill are anticipated to ease the fiscal and social strains caused by Oklahoma's prison overcrowding. However, a comprehensive analysis of the criminal justice system is needed to determine the best way to pursue additional reforms. Policymakers are interested in conducting an extensive evaluation to identify additional policies for holding offenders accountable in a way that uses tax dollars efficiently and, most importantly, improves public safety.
To address these issues, Governor Mary Fallin, Speaker of the House Kris Steele, Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman and Supreme Court Justice James Edmondson expressed interest in employing a justice reinvestment strategy, which is a data-driven approach to reduce corrections spending and reinvest a portion of the savings generated in strategies that will increase public safety. To this end, Oklahoma sought assistance from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, a division of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Pew Center on the States.
The state leaders agreed to establish a bipartisan, interbranch working group comprised of leading state officials which would receive intensive technical assistance from the Council of State Governments Justice Center in partnership with the Pew Center on the States. The CSG JusticeCenter will assist the working group in analyzing data and developing a comprehensive set of policy options.


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NuVision Pharmacy, a Dallas TX Retail Pharmacy, opened its doors in 2012. Although we are a small, new compounding pharmacy, we bring to the table talented compounders with many years of experience who are ready to help you with your compounding needs. Our focus is on creating and delivering innovative, safe and high quality compounds at a reasonable price. We are dedicated to the development and formulation of compounded products provided to physicians for their patients. We have a state-of-the-art facility to provide quality products. Our compounding process is monitored by quality internal checks and balances to provide safety and purity of products. Additionally, we use several third-party high-tech testing companies to assure safety and purity.
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Ubisoft Reflections allegedly working on new racing game 'The Crew'
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Bridger Adkison was born in San Diego, California, though he spent the majority of his childhood living in Reno, Nevada and Charlotte, North Carolina until he moved to Pocatello, Idaho. Bridger has never performed in a large-scale theatre production, but does have acting experience from performing in numerous one-act shows and receiving first place in the champion division for the Dual Interpretation event at the Whitman Wilcox National High School Speech and Debate Tournament. Currently, Bridger is attending Eastern Oregon University, where he is dual majoring in English and Theatre. After college, Bridger would like to teach speech and debate or theatre at the high school level. During his free time, Bridger enjoys practicing martial arts, immersing himself in music, and socializing with friends.
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Queens of the Stone Age are sharing another preview of material from their upcoming album, ...Like Clockwork . A stream of " Keep Your Eyes Peeled ," which was performed during a session at Belgium's Studio Brussel last Wednesday, is now available online.
The performance is the third song to be leaked from that live set: streams of other new cuts, " I Sat by the Ocean " and " If I Had a Tail ," surfaced online last week.
...Like Clockwork arrives in stores on June 4. The album will feature a number of guest appearances, including Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl , Trent Reznor from Nine Inch Nails , Scissor Sisters vocalist Jake Shears , former Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan , pop icon Elton John , former Mars Volta drummer Jon Theodore , and Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner . In addition, the release will include two former QOTSA members: bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Joey Castillo .
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