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When Bruins fans speak years from now of the 2011 Stanley Cup, they will tell stories of a champion team of veterans. Their voices will rise in pitch when they speak of 34-year-old Zdeno Chara, who anchored a defense that neutralized the supposedly unstoppable Canucks offense. They will giggle as they mention how Mark Recchi at 43 still scored twice as many points as players almost half his age. A dramatic pause will follow the name Tim Thomas, the 37-year-old goalie who put the team on his shoulders and simply refused to lose.
All these names deserve the reverence that will follow them for the rest of their lives. Still, there are two rookies who left their own indelible marks on this playoff run: Tyler Seguin and Brad Marchand.
Seguin's Flash of Brilliance
Seguin contributed very little in the Stanley Cup finals, notching just one assist and averaging just over seven minutes of ice time in six games. Seguin was far more important to the Bruins during the Eastern Conference finals, scoring three goals and assisting on three more in Games 1 and 2. He averaged closer to 12 minutes per game against the Lightning, including an electrifying stretch in the second period in which he scored four points, which tied a team postseason record.
Seguin, just 19, sometimes played with the speed and energy of youth. At other times he looked awkward, unbalanced, out of control. Claude Julien never seemed sure how best to use Seguin, how to get him playoff minutes without risking his team's effectiveness.
Seguin's situation is a classic "chicken or egg:" did Seguin's inconsistent play lead to reduced minutes, or did reducing his minutes keep Seguin from playing with consistency? We may never know.
Seguin showed tremendous potential all season, but in his rookie year he never quite turned it into production on the ice. With just 22 regular-season points, he was not nominated for the Calder Memorial Trophy (the NHL's Rookie of the Year).
However, Seguin's potential cannot be overlooked. When in control, Seguin was often the fastest skater on the ice. That made him extremely dangerous on 2-on-1's and breakaways. His speed can neutralize offenses as quick Vancouver's and force teams built around neutral-zone control (such as Tampa Bay) to rethink their strategies. He is not afraid to shoot (11 goals), but he is also happy to pass if someone else has a better shot (11 assists).
Not every rookie soars out of the gate. Seguin did not have the greatest first year possible, but neither was he a liability to the team. His place with the Bruins still seems nebulous, but as he develops consistency he will no doubt find his way to a permanent spot on one of Boston's lines.
Marchand's Steady Production
Whereas Seguin did not do enough to earn a fixed spot on any line, Marchand did nothing to suggest he doesn't deserve his spot on the second line:
- Eleven postseason goals, including five in the Stanley Cup finals
- Eight assists, including two in the finals
- A Bruins win in every game Marchand scored
- Two goals in Game 7 of the finals.
Marchand was simply a postseason force, and he may have single-handedly turned the tide of the series in Game 3.
The Bruins were up 2-0 midway through the second when the Canucks were awarded a power play. Having already scored a power play goal in Game 2, Vancouver had to be feeling confident that they could score and make it a one-goal game with 30 minutes left. One minute later, Marchand stole the puck near center-ice, bounced it off the boards at the Vancouver blue line, then sped through three Canucks before scoring a short-handed goal.
Vancouver's power play was ranked no. 1 in the NHL, and Marchand broke their spirits by cramming it back down their throats. When he was done doing that, he tried to cram his hand down there, too.
Marchand brought nearly as much speed as Seguin did, but he balanced that speed with a high hockey IQ, always knowing where to position himself to score or where his teammates were to pass.
With both Seguin and Marchand so young, Bruins fans should see a bright future for the team.
Marchand is already where he needs to be to stay in the NHL. Seguin still needs to get there, but someday he will. When that day comes, other teams will need to stop blinking.
If they blink, they might miss the Bruins flying by.


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Within Siem Reap you can visit the emotive and informative museum about landmines, and help to assist the local community whilst doing so. The large and sparkling Tonle Sap Lake is within easy reach, where you can take a boat ride amongst the floating villages and gardens. There is also a traditional cultural centre in the vicinity.
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Take a walk along the Elephant Terrace and Leper Terrace and admire the many carvings. See where nature has won the battle at Ta Prohm, with walls literally crumbling amidst the sturdy tree roots. Trees have grown around the stones, creating a very wild and wonderful atmosphere. You can still see many fine details, however, in the stonework. Surrounded by jungle, this site is a must visit.
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DETROIT (CBS Detroit) After a stint in foggy San Francisco, the World Series will move to Comerica Park in Detroit Saturday — and the Downtown Detroit Partnership wants the city to shine.
They released a list of suggestions to Detroit business owners Thursday, saying it's everyone's job to keep the city safe and bright while the eyes of the world are watching.
They're asking business owners to leave on their building lights "so we can light up the skyline and the city during the national televised games."
The group is also suggesting that anyone with an LED display or Ticker Board put up a message that says, "Welcome To The World Series, Go Tigers!"
"It's important because we're trying to create a warm, welcome atmosphere for guests," said Renee Monforton, spokeswoman for the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. "It makes the city look beautiful at night. It's not so much a safety consideration as hospitality."
Houston was lit up like this for the Super Bowl, she added, and it was "beautiful."
She added no one need fear violence in Detroit, which like any urban area has sections that are safe, and unsafe.
"We have a long track record with these events … We're comfortable people will have a great, safe experience," Monforton said.
The first Detroit game will be held at 8:07 p.m. Saturday, followed at the same time Sunday, and Monday if that game is necessary.
Gates to the ballpark open at 5:30 p.m. every night. If possible, the group is asking businesses to turn on the lights from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each night.


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I am away for a few days this week. This is not an unusual statement I know but there is a difference. I am going to see someone I met on a cruise.
Alarm bells ringing everywhere can stop now. It will be fine!
On a ship you talk to people. I talk to people wherever I go anyway...but on a ship you are a long way from home and you build up some extremely unlikely relationships.
The person I got to know best lives quite close to me in Devon.
We started to enjoy the odd drink together in the evening and had absolutely nothing in common...but we have now done two cruises and have the next one booked..
We are not sharing a cabin....it doesn't matter what sex my friend is ,living in close proximity with another person is I think doomed from the start unless you know each other very well!
I am fairly untidy. What my husband coped with well might not be appreciated by another!
It's not a risk I'm prepared to take even though booking a double cabin means we both pay double . That is better than finding out that you are irritating someone badly!
Before embarking on the next cruise then I am happy to spend a few days just over the border in Devon. I've been before...and he's been here....yes it is a bloke...but we are both extremely ancient and it's lovely to have a travelling companion.
Nothing much can or should be expected from this.....it's a meeting of minds not bodies!
I'll decide wether I'm ready to publish this tomorrow...I don't wish to shock!
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Off visiting.
Posted by Revjeanrolt at 23:39
3 comments:
- Porchester Labour 2015 said...
Good for you. Companionship is important to our well being. Enjoy your visit and enjoy his company.🚻😀
- 9 May 2016 at 00:26
- Ray Barnes said...
Sounds good to me Jean. If it turns out a success, better still, and if not, nothing is lost. Enjoy.
- 9 May 2016 at 08:21
- UKViewer said...
Friends are important, particularly in your situation. I can't imagine being without my spouse and friends, but I know many people who are widowed and living alone, who seek companionship, and find it both in church and through our out of church activities.
If I were ever, God forbid, to be on my own, I can't imagine being as adventurous as you are with cruises and travel, although some travel would be welcome.
Have a lovely time of companionship and fun.
- 10 May 2016 at 23:24
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The last time we spoke to the multi-talented, nattily dressed Baz Francis – frontman and chief creator of heavy-power-rock-pop outfit, Magic Eight Ball, he was telling us all about his vast adventures in a turbulent landscape of Rik Mayall, romance and a bit of well-placed cynicism.
Since then, well, it's all been kicking off – so much so that, with the latest development of a solo career, a new interview was unavoidable.
For the first time, Baz is trotting off armed with only an acoustic guitar and his vocal chords, another little feather in the fashionable hat of his incredibly impressive repertoire. To cap it all off, Magic Eight Ball has been announced as the first act of Whitby Goth Weekend's Saturday night line up, and he's got plane tickets for all over Europe.
The solo record, Face That Launched a Thousand Shipwrecks, is releasing on the 24th of April, and is already garnering pre-orders. It's truly a bright and exciting time to be in the blistering world of Mr. Francis, and so, we chased him down to ask him about these developments in his own words…
Baz returned our questions from Macedonia of all places, where he's just kicked off his solo world tour. Fancy that…
COTW: Hello Baz, and welcome back to Cat on the Wall! How have you been since we last spoke?
Baz: I'm good thanks, my man. I'm also more married than the last time, and generally doing well in fact…
COTW: It's been a busy time for you! A new Magic Eight Ball LP, trotting across Europe, a slot at a certain Goth Weekend and something about a solo record being recorded. How has it all felt?
Baz: The last year has been even busier than those before it, and they kept me on my toes as they were! The reason my solo album is coming out now and not six months ago is because the momentum of Richest Men In The Graveyard meant that more opportunities kept arising for the band and I as a result of it, so plans for my next record were put on temporary hold until I could focus fully on getting it right. That time came late last year, so here we are now.
COTW: How would you say your solo material differs compared to Magic Eight Ball? What has inspired the move?
Baz: Aside from different personnel and a different approach to playing it live, my first solo album was intended to be a singer-songwriter's record with a minimal usage of guitar distortion on it, whilst still being a band record of sorts and not just an entirely acoustic affair. My approach to my singing, playing and writing have all tapped some new areas for me in the process.
I've been touring solo and acoustic for years now whilst also playing in Magic Eight Ball. Sometimes I even open for the band as a solo act, plus there's the work I've done with Donnie (Vie) in my name too, so I decided that now was the right time to give myself a separate cannon of my own songs to play from at my solo gigs.
COTW: You've told us in the past that, as time has gone on, Magic Eight Ball has gotten progressively darker and grittier. Does your upcoming solo album follow this trend?
Baz: For the most part it's the opposite here, actually! I can only imagine about a third of these songs from my new album on the last Magic Eight Ball one. A song called Revenge Of The Animal Kingdom is the most obvious example of this, but I deliberately came at this album with a completely different approach.
COTW: Your LPs seem to follow set themes. Will this project be the same? What sort of concepts and ideas have you worked with for the record?
Baz: I did consider making this as one-concept orientated as the last two Magic Eight Ball albums, but it called for the use of a few distinctive themes instead: the Animal Kingdom and animal rights, the idea of love after the impetuous chaos of youth (I'm avoiding saying "as a grown-up"), and there's also a recurring nautical theme in both the imagery and metaphors used on this record too. It's an album for all the nautical love animals out there I suppose!
COTW: We've often wanted to ask this, but never got a chance in our previous interview. How did you first get into music?
Baz: I turned on the radio this time 21 years ago and heard A Design For Life by the Manic Street Preachers. At that point I became dedicated to learning the guitar and then attempting to sing at the same time. The following year in 1997 I formed my first band Mansion Harlots with my good friend Will Gray, and it was with that band that I began recording and performing with in public for the first time with songs that I had written.
COTW: Your darker, grittier side in Magic Eight Ball has of course gotten you booked on at our press partners, Whitby Goth Weekend. Did you ever see yourself standing in front of hundreds of Goths when you first started working in music?!
Baz: Baby, I'm darkness and light, and I am relishing the opportunity to turn up the shade in Whitby! Whether I imagined this scenario 20 years ago, I do not know, but our second release back in 2009 was an electro-rock cover of Stripped by Depeche Mode, so even when our sound was generally on the brighter side, we always used at least spoonfuls of heaviness to vary our palette. Now we just use shovels instead.
COTW: What else can we expect to see from you this year?
Baz: Well I'm currently talking to you from Skopje in Macedonia where I've begun my solo acoustic World Tour on Saturday the 1st, at Old School Cafe. I'm recording live material in Egypt in May, and I'm also confirmed to perform in England, Hungary, Turkey, Iceland and Finland on this tour at the moment. Magic Eight Ball were busy at play in Barcelona 2 weeks ago at Rocksound in the city, and next for us is rehearsing for our show with you at Whitby Goth Weekend soon after I arrive back in the UK from The Balkans!
(Ed's note – crikey!!)
COTW: Finally, do you have any messages for the upcoming legions of Goths that are likely to see you very, very soon…?
Baz: Wear black, show love, and let me dig up your graveyard…
COTW: Thank you for joining us, Baz – and we'll see you at WGW in due time!
Baz: As always Jordan, thank you for all the hard work that you do in our name and for the greater good of the WGW too. We truly appreciate it, and also, keep up your own amazing illustrative artistry. We love it!
(Ed's note – If you're really interested in Jordan's illustration work, check out his instagram…!)
The first solo album by Magic Eight Ball frontman Baz Francis is Face That Launched A Thousand Shipwrecks, Releasing on 24th April 2017 through Magic Cat Records Limited.
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Will the 'Fast & Furious' franchise go on without Paul Walker?
LOS ANGELES – The death of Paul Walker, 40, in an explosive car crash in Southern California on Saturday afternoon poses significant problems for "Fast & Furious," the film franchise that made him a movie star. The seventh installment of the car-savvy franchise, in which Walker played a leading character, undercover Los Angeles police officer Brian O'Conner, had been filming in Atlanta when the cast and crew took a break for Thanksgiving. Walker and his co-stars were slated to return Sunday to resume production on Monday.
Filming was abruptly halted following Walker's death, and a conference call between director James Wan and producer Neal Mortiz was held less than a day later to discuss the future of the big-budget action movie, which has proven to be the most successful ongoing film franchise for Universal – making around $2.3 billion worldwide so far.
According to sources with connections to the half-finished production, it's highly unlikely that the film will be scrapped.
"Everyone is playing cards close to the chest, but my guess is that they'll powwow on with it," one film industry insider said, adding that there are an array of creative options that could be considered, from Walker's character's son growing up to introducing a new face – although a re-cast is not likely to happen.
The current plot involves Jason Statham, playing the brother of Luke Evans' character from "Fast & Furious 6," on a hunt to kill Dominic (Vin Diesel) and his team as revenge for his brother's death in the last film. The end credit scene of "Fast & Furious 6" saw Statham's character killing Han (Sung Kang), which actually took place at the end of "The Fast & the Furious: Tokyo Drift." While it was the third film in the series, the events of "Tokyo Drift" actually occur after "Fast & Furious 6" and before the seventh film, which could provide a pivotal rewrite opening.
"In a special sneak peek scene from 'Fast & Furious 7' included on the 'Fast & Furious 6' Blu-ray available next week, we see Dom, Brian (Walker), Roman (Tyrese Gibson), and Tej (Ludacris) at Han's funeral. The characters realize that they are being hunted by Ian Shaw (Statham) and vow to attend no more funerals except for his," explained Jami Philbrick, managing editor for the film news site iamROGUE.com. "I could very easily see the script being reworked so that Brian perishes before they are able to put a stop to Shaw. It would make sense to the plot and, if done right, could be a fitting end to the character and a tribute to Walker."
This is not the first time Hollywood honchos have had to deal with the sad scenario of a film star dying during filming. In 1958, Tyrone Power died of a heart attack while filming a sword-fighting scene for "Solomon & Sheba" and was replaced by Yul Brynner. Vic Morrow was killed along with two child actors in a helicopter accident during the filming of "The Twilight Zone: The Movie" in 1983, but enough footage existed to complete his segment of the movie. Ten years later, Brandon Lee accidentally killed himself with a prop pistol during filming of "The Crow," prompting Paramount to drop the film, although Miramax later picked it up and used script rewrites, stand-in and digital effects to complete the film. And following the 2008 death of Heath Ledger, his character in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" was split into multiple incarnations, each played by admiring friends Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell.
It's expected that the "Fast & Furious" franchise film will continue beyond this seventh installment, especially given that the franchise has typically continued to increase in popularity. While the first one in 2001 made $207 million worldwide, 2011's fifth film made $306 million, and last year's "Fast & Furious 7" surged up to $786 million. Yet marketing the upcoming movie and the franchise in general may also prove to be a challenging task for Universal, given that Walker was killed in a manner similar to what the franchise glorifies – fast driving and fancy cars.
"Dealing with the tragedy may take a toll on the seventh film's storyline and creative team, but I would expect that even if there is an extended break, all parties will want to continue with the franchise as long as it feels like there is still gas in the tank," said L.A-based pop culture and entertainment expert Scott Huver. "Walker's death does unfortunately introduce both a tragic element and a morbid curiosity to the seventh film that his co-stars will have to contend with during promotion. It may hinder the in-progress creative process, but it won't hurt the attention of the film when it is released."
A rep for Universal Pictures did not respond to a request for comment on the future of the film, but the studio did release a statement over the weekend that they were all "heartbroken," referring to Walker as "one of the most beloved and respected members of our studio family for 14 years." Mortiz's office also declined to comment on "Fast 7," but the prominent producer told photographers outside LAX on Sunday that the team needs time to mourn Walker's death before decisions can be made regarding how to proceed with the production.
And in what some may perceive as an eerie twist-of-fate, Philbrick spoke to the screen star just a couple of weeks ago and asked if he planned to do a "Fast 8."
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text: Ontario introducing legislation to support first responders with PTSD 02/22/2016| www.cos-mag.com The government of Ontario has announced it is introducing legislation that would create a presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosed in first responders is work-related. This would lead to faster access to resources and treatment, said the government."Given all that we ask of our first responders, it is only fair that we support them when they need us most," said Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn. "This legislation will give first responders and those who work in corrections the peace of mind they deserve, and our prevention, resiliency and research initiatives will round out a comprehensive PTSD approach we can all be proud of and that will protect the brave men and women who we entrust with keeping us safe and secure."Evidence shows that first responders are at least twice as likely compared to the general population to suffer PTSD, due to the risk of routine exposure to traumatic stressors, said the government. If passed, the Supporting Ontario's First Responders Act (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), 2016, would allow faster access to Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) benefits and timely treatment, ultimately supporting positive recovery outcomes by:•once diagnosed with PTSD, expediting the claims process to be eligible for WSIB benefits•removing the need to prove a causal link between PTSD and a workplace event•requiring employers to implement PTSD prevention plans within the workplace.The proposed presumption would apply to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, workers in correctional institutions and secure youth justice facilities, dispatchers of police, firefighter and ambulance services, and First Nations emergency response teams.The Ontario Provincial Police Association applauded the announcement."Uniform officers and civilian police personnel are our brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, mothers and fathers and protectors of our communities. Above all else, they are human-beings. They often suffer from injuries not easily seen and need help," said Rob Jamieson, president of the OPP Association. "We are pleased that the government is moving forward with legislation to address one of the most important issues facing law enforcement personnel today."This legislation is the next step in the government's strategy to prevent or mitigate the risk of PTSD and provide first responders with faster access to treatment and the information they need to stay healthy.The proposed legislation would apply to more than 73,000 first responders in Ontario. © Copyright Canadian Occupational Safety, HAB Press. All rights reserved. See More Articles in Psychological ▶ Related Articles 9 free resources to improve workplace mental health Ontario creates external independent panel to review OPP culture Videos You May Like Brain-centered hazards Niagara Casinos wins Psychological Safety Award 2017 Add Comment * Title * Name * Email Anonymous * Comment Submit


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Defend the Orphan: An Age-Old Christian Lesson Gets a New Lease on Life
August 29, 2008; Page W9
If John McCain is looking for a way to shore up his support among evangelical voters, he might start talking about adoption. In 1993, the McCains adopted a daughter from Mother Teresa's orphanage in Bangladesh, and the senator has co-sponsored legislation to aid adoption, including measures that would provide tax credits for expenses and would remove barriers to interracial and interethnic adoption. But his efforts are rarely mentioned on the campaign trail at a time when adoption is a hot topic in the evangelical community.
Earlier this month, Rick Warren, the best-selling author and pastor of the Saddleback megachurch in Lake Forest, Calif., asked both presidential candidates if they would consider some kind of emergency plan to help the 148 million orphans around the world, something along the lines of President Bush's AIDS efforts. Both said yes, but a number of Christians and their organizations are not waiting for the next administration to act.
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|A nun kisses a handicapped baby at Shishu Bhavan, a home for orphaned children, founded by Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India.
Russell Moore, the dean of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., is the author of a forthcoming book called "Adopted for Life: The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches." A few years ago, Mr. Moore and his wife adopted two boys from Russia, and he notes that his church has posted a large map showing which countries member families have adopted children from. "In any given church," he notes, "you rarely see only one family who has adopted. . . . It becomes part of the culture of the congregation."
Tony Nolan, an adoptee himself, now travels with Christian bands and speaks to their massive audiences about adoption. During "Winterjam," a 30-city tour that recently concluded, Mr. Nolan recounted his story to some 350,000 people. His biological mother was homeless, mentally ill and a prostitute. A month before she died, he visited her in the hospital. "She grabbed me by the hand, looked at me and said, 'The doctors told me not to have you,' " Mr. Nolan says. On tour, he conveys the message that "God knew what he was doing." And after every concert, money is collected to help a local family with its adoption expenses.
Several groups are trying to remove the financial barriers to adoption. The Abba fund in Charlotte, N.C., sets up families with no-interest loans for adoption fees and travel expenses. Others are spreading the news that many children need to find loving Christian homes. The Cry of the Orphan -- a campaign co-sponsored by several Christian adoption agencies, ministries and awareness groups, including Focus on the Family -- ran Internet, TV, radio and print ads that reached 19 million people last year.
The theme was "You Are God's Plan for the Orphan," which represents something of a shift, says Kelly Rosati, who oversees Focus on the Family's adoption and orphan-care division and is the mother of four adopted children. "The traditional way of viewing adoption was something you considered if you were facing infertility." You could call it God's Plan B for the Couple. But now, according to Ms. Rosati, "the commitment to adoption is part of a holistic sanctity-of-human-life ethic."
This fall, Focus on the Family (whose leader, James Dobson, has been slowly warming to Sen. McCain) will be launching a different sort of adoption campaign. In cooperation with the state of Colorado, where the Christian organization is based, it will be shining its media spotlight on the 127,000 children in the U.S. who are considered unadoptable -- kids, typically over the age of 8, who are languishing in foster care. Many are racial minorities.
"There is much more openness to transracial adoption today," Ms. Rosati says. And Mr. Moore has been very vocal about this issue. Groups like the National Association of Black Social Workers have taken a strong stand against placing black children in the homes of white parents, a position that outrages Mr. Moore. He recently compared social workers who oppose transracial adoption to George Wallace. "Both are saying the same thing, 'Segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.' And both pretend they're just being realistic about racial discrimination."
The command to "defend the orphan" (Isaiah 1:16-17) has always been vital to the Christian message, Mr. Moore tells me. One thing that distinguished early Christians from their pagan neighbors was their treatment of unwanted children. And adoption is also the literal manifestation of a metaphor that Christians use to describe themselves all the time. "Every one of us who follows Christ was adopted into an already existing family," says Mr. Moore.
So what could Sen. McCain, who has been reluctant to mention his faith explicitly, add to these efforts? For one thing, his example. There are very few serious people on the national stage who are encouraging adoption. Madonna and Brangelina are not exactly the perfect role models.
But the issue goes beyond do-goodism. Adoption is most often mentioned in the second clause of a sentence that begins with abortion. Democrats have long made the specious argument that Republicans opposed to legalized abortion want to leave women with only two options: public shaming and dangerous back-alley surgeries. Sen. McCain could highlight the real choice that Christian organizations provide every day.
Finally, the subject would give Sen. McCain a chance to talk about the importance of religious liberty. It may be recalled that the maverick flubbed a question on George Stephanopolous's show about whether gay adoption should be legal. After a little back and forth, he finally concluded that the matter should be up to the states.
But this solution creates its own set of problems. Earlier this year, the Archdiocese of Boston stopped offering adoption services because the state of Massachusetts was going to force it to provide them to gay couples. The local bishop was unwilling to violate basic church teachings on the family. If Sen. McCain sticks to his position of leaving gay-marriage decisions to the states, he might also emphasize that those states need to allow religious organizations to operate according to their own beliefs, lest we lose the vital social services that they provide.
Who knows? With a little luck, religious folks may adopt John McCain as one of their own.
Ms. Riley is the Journal's deputy Taste editor.


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Review: 'The Cartel' rates a failing grade
The Cartel
Documentary. Directed by Bob Bowdon. (Not rated. 90 minutes. At Bay Area theaters.)
The documentary-as-one-sided-polemic is a common enough genre these days (think Michael Moore), but the form nevertheless must abide by certain rules of filmmaking: Look good. Have some decent production values. Lay off the cheesy illustrations - or if you can't do that, at least try to make them entertaining.
"The Cartel," Bob Bowdon's smarmy diatribe about public education, doesn't play by the rules.
American public education is in crisis. The divisive, emotional and complicated debate now raging over powerful public-school teacher unions and "school choice" - a catchphrase that encompasses support for vouchers, charter schools and a variety of other reforms - could use a comprehensive sorting-out, but Bowdon doesn't do it.
Bowdon, a graduate of Houston's Cypress Creek High School and a New Jersey-based television reporter, focuses on corruption, entrenched power and failing schools in his own state - which ranks at the top in spending but struggles with reading and math proficiency. If he had kept his focus on New Jersey but widened his reporting - to include more than a few minutes of face time with pupils, or maybe a brief look at a public school somewhere that isn't awful - he might have yielded a hard but compelling look at specific problems in a specific part of the country.
Instead, he lumps it all together. From New Jersey, he extrapolates sweeping generalizations about school districts across the country. The title refers not to the state's almighty union, the New Jersey Education Association, but to American urban public education in its entirety.
There's no history offered. Not a peep about No Child Left Behind. What's more, there's no breakdown of urban Jersey's demographics - the percentage of kids on school lunch aid, perhaps? - or any attempt to link classroom woes with urban problems.
Yet even these gaps wouldn't have doomed the movie if Bowdon had sexed it up with a bit of old-fashioned cinematic salesmanship. The film plays more like a 90-minute TV special than a feature release. It's all talking heads, clanging music, substandard graphics, long scans of Web-page headlines and Bowdon's heavily cadenced voiceovers.


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At the conclusion of the Integrity Check Clearance Process MPS will recommend to your Integrity Delegate that an employee is suitable to hold an Integrity Check Clearance when there is a high degree of satisfaction that the employee possesses and demonstrates integrity in their principals, morals and character traits.
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On a wet and dreary afternoon, 100 volunteers from The Legacy Initiative brought some goodness to the lives of the homeless in downtown Salt Lake City.
The nonprofit group set up a "boutique" with free clothes Saturday on the northwest corner of Pioneer Park, supplementing those desired offerings with homemade been-and-cheese burritos and bottled water.
While part of the nonprofit's team distributed food and clothing there, three other teams of volunteers headed to the blocks around the homeless shelter and Library Square, giving burritos and bottles to anyone in need they met along the way.
"We don't make people line up to get what we have," said Travis Hysell, president of the nonprofit set up last year to "serve others, offer friendship to those who need it most and to inspire others to do the same. We want to give hope to those whose situation seems bleak."
Saturday, they did just that.
"This is great. I don't know who's doing it, but I think it's awesome they'd take time off their lives to do this," said Jolee Pagano, an Ogden woman in her mid-50s who has lived lately at the homeless shelter. Her arms were filled with warm clothes she collected to get ready for winter cotton pajama bottoms, a sweater, a coat, boots and a backpack.
"It's beautiful to be blessed by this organization," agreed Maria Escamilla, 33, originally from the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota but living in and out of the shelter here for more than a decade.
"This is something God would want people to do because it helps out other people," she added, rejoicing upon finding dog food for her friends' two dogs "They love me and I love them," she said of the dogs. along with perfume samples.
Tony Rivera, 41, isn't used yet to cold weather after moving to Utah recently from Los Angeles, so he was pleased to find a hoodie and other warm shirts on the racks.
"It's very much appreciated," he said. "I had to get out of California to find myself. I feel at peace in Salt Lake City."
Originally from Sandy but now homeless, 26-year-old Remington Hall expanded his wardrobe significantly with a "clean towel" as we as a blanket, gloves, a scarf, shoes and a jacket.
"It will keep me warm. It's a change of clothes," he said. "I've been wearing these clothes for a few days and it's been raining, so they're wet. Now I can change into a nice, dry pair."
Some stitching in Hall's coat also had come apart, so he took it to Gino Rich, who runs a separate nonprofit called Sew Much Hope.
Rich bound it up tight with a 1926 Singer sewing machine, then handed it back to Hall. "See how that works," he said.
Hall gave him a thumbs-up sign Rich quickly after putting it on. "Good job, man, you fixed it," Hall said. "God bless you."
Responses like that make volunteering worthwhile, said Steph Lords, a single mother of five from Sandy who was pitching in to help along with all of her kids.
"They're really into it," she said of her family while passing out some of the 700 burritos she helped prepare. "It makes them more grateful for what they have."
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Peppa's Diary
Can't wait to meet Peppa? Want to know when the new Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig goodies are available, or even the latest gadget for your little one, then you are in the right place! Select your region and date in the calendar and see what events are happening near you or scroll down for all the latest news.
Figurines and Plush
Take home a cuddly plush or fun playset from Big W. Click here to see the full range now.
Feeding Products
Make meal time a breeze with this playful no-spill training mug, cereal bowl & spoon and kids snack box. Check out these products and more at Big W.
New Colourful Underwear
Add some colour to your sock drawer with these dreamy rainbow designs, exclusive to Big W.
Books and DVD
Continue the adventure beyond the episodes! Find a wide range of books and DVDs instore at leading retailers.Click here
Exclusive Australian Merchandise
Celebrate Peppa's visit to Australia with an exclusive collection of themed toys at Big W stores nationally – including an Aussie campervan and figurines, books, a themed t-shirt & cap, as well as partyware - perfect for any Aussie barbecue.
This brand-new range is to commemorate the launch of Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience - Peppa's Australian Holiday, launching in cinemas from March 16th 2017.
Peppa Pig returns in a brand-new series, premiering on ABC KIDS on Monday June 12th at 5:40pm. As part of the new series, Peppa and her friends hop on board a double-decker red bus as the Queen takes them on an unforgettable tour of iconic London landmarks, including Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square.
Other new 'oink-tastic' episodes include 'The Police, 'Canal Boat', 'The Zoo' and 'Move to the Music' and during the new series, fans will meet new characters including the Mole family, the Giraffe family and the keepers at the Zoo. Click here for details.
Peppa Playsets
These new playsets include Peppa's recognisable locations from the series, including the classroom, playground and kitchen.
Find them from mid-September at Kmart, Big W, Toys R Us and ABC Shops.
Click here
Picture Books
These delightful picture books are based on the Peppa Pig TV specials, 'The Golden Boots' and 'Around the World'.
Find them now at all good book stores!
Monopoly Junior
Little players and their parents and family can travel round the Peppa Pig MONOPOLY board and visit Peppa and all her friends as they go!
Favourites such as Suzy Sheep, Pedro Pony, Rebecca Rabbit and the whole famous Pig family feature in this classic game for younger players, perfect for little hands!
Available now at ABC Shop online.
Peppa Pig Wound Care
Elastoplast Kids plasters with 16 different images of Peppa, George, Mummy and Daddy Pig. Skin friendly, easy to remove and the colours are safe for kids.
Available in Woolworths and pharmacies.
Brand NEW Peppa Pig App!
Join Peppa Pig on her new Autumn and Winter adventures!
Fans of the show will love this seasonal inspired adventure, which encourages your child to explore the wonderful world Peppa through interactive games and activities, featuring much loved characters, music and sound effects. There are four fun-filled games to discover!
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Build-A-Bear Workshop are bringing an exciting new level of customisation and creativity to Australia's most lovable character. Guest choose and stuff a Peppa Pig plush and make her their own with accessories, including sound chip, shoes and Peppa's beloved teddy bear.
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Beth Miller selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District teamJuly 06, 2013Senior runner Beth Miller has given the Tennessee Tech women's track & field/cross country teams another Academic All-District selection, the 14th for the program since 1996.
Mahan, Miller pace Tech runners at NCAA South Regional meetNovember 09, 2012Mike Mahan led the Tennessee Tech men's cross country team and Beth Miller was the top finisher for the women's team as the Golden Eagles competed Friday at the NCAA South Regional meet in Tallahassee, Fla.
Tech runners compete in NCAA South Regional Friday in FloridaNovember 08, 2012The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will be racing against some of the premier collegiate teams in the nation Friday when they compete in the NCAA South Regional in Tallahassee, Fla.
Tech runners set 10 personal-best marks at OVC ChampionshipsOctober 27, 2012Tennessee Tech runners established 10 new career-best times Saturday as the Golden Eagles competed at the 2012 Ohio Valley Conference Cross Country Championships. The Tech men placed seventh while the Golden Eagle women finished in 11th place.
Golden Eagles head to Alabama for OVC ChampionshipsOctober 26, 2012The Tennessee Tech cross country teams head to Alabama Saturday to compete in the 2012 Ohio Valley Conference Championships in Oxford. The schedule begins with a women's 5K race at 9:15 a.m., with the men's 8K contest planned for a 10 a.m. starting gun.
Golden Eagles among top finishers at Berry College InvitationalOctober 13, 2012The Tennessee Tech men's cross country team placed second and the Golden Eagle women finished third Saturday morning at the Viking Invitational, hosted by Berry College.
Golden Eagle runners to race at Berry College Invitational SaturdayOctober 11, 2012In their final tune-up before running in the Ohio Valley Conference championships in two weeks, the Tennessee Tech women's and men's cross country teams will be in north Georgia Saturday for the Berry College Invitational.
Tech women finish second, men third at TTU InvitationalOctober 05, 2012The Tennessee Tech women's cross country team placed second, paced by Beth Miller, and the Golden Eagle men were third as Mike Mahan led the squad at the annual TTU Invitational Cross Country Invitational Friday afternoon at Southern Hills Golf Course.
Runners converge on Southern Hills Friday for annual TTU InvitationalOctober 03, 2012A field of six men's teams and five women's teams will converge on Cookeville's Southern Hills Golf Course Friday to compete in the annual TTU Invitational Cross Country Invitational. Admission and parking are free for spectators.
Tech women finish third, men fourth at Louisville InvitationalSeptember 29, 2012he Tennessee Tech women's cross country team took third place among 42 teams while the Golden Eagle men's team claimed fourth among 38 squads in the Blue Division of the Louisville Fall Invitational Saturday.
Golden Eagles running in one of nation's largest meets Saturday in LouisvilleSeptember 29, 2012The Tennessee Tech men's and women's cross country teams will be in Louisville Saturday to run in one of the largest meets in the nation, featuring six different races and more than 125 teams.
Tech runners in Nashville Saturday for Vandy's Commodore ClassicSeptember 15, 2012The Tennessee Tech cross country teams will be in Nashville Saturday to compete in the Commodore Classic, being hosted by Vanderbilt University at Percy Warner Park.
Golden Eagle teams both place 21st in Commodore ClassicSeptember 15, 2012he Tennessee Tech cross country teams were part of a huge field of teams and runners Saturday at the Vanderbilt Commodore Classic, and each Golden Eagle squad placed 21st in a field of 24 Division I entries in the event held at Percy Warner Park.
Men place fourth, women sixth at Fleet Feet meet in HuntsvilleSeptember 08, 2012Matt Bishop paced the Tennessee Tech men's team to a fourth place showing while Beth Miller earned a Top 10 individual spot and led the Golden Eagle women's squad to sixth place at the Fleet Feet Sports Invitational Saturday in Huntsville to get the 2012 cross country season underway.
Cross country teams open 2012 season Saturday at Huntsville InvitationalSeptember 05, 2012The Tennessee Tech men's and women's cross country teams will open the 2012 season Saturday when they compete in the Fleet Feet Sports Earl Jacoby Memorial Invitational, hosted the the University of Alabama-Huntsville.
Several new events highlight 2012 cross country scheduleJuly 23, 2012Four brand new meets, the return to a familiar event, a repeat appearance and hosting the annual TTU Invitational are highlights of the 2012 men's and women's cross country schedules unveiled this week by Tennessee Tech coach Tony Cox.


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An Updated Gear List for everyone who never asked!
So we here at Capybara Paranormal has been sort of MIA for the past few months and we've only been posting every couple weeks or so on YouTube and on here. Well I have news for you guys! It's probably … Continue reading
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In the beginning I forgot to turn on my microphone, but after that Everything went fairly smooth. We did lose connection a few times, after I turned the camera off we didn't lose our connection. That's what happens when … Continue reading
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So I just did a quick 10 minute spirit box session to warm myself back up before doing a live one. It's nothing fancy, but its something.
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From Roberta's letter: "All of this is not BECAUSE Trump was elected, but his election has REVEALED what already existed. The hatred and anti-Americanism was already there, . . . "
The hateful supplemental material (Educator Resources) — recently recommended by Superintendent Jason Glass, for K-12 teachers in Jefferson County (Colorado) Public Schools — is only an expansion of what public school children have been fed for years (this includes the teaching of AP U.S. History in recent years).
At the end of this blog post, is 1) how to write and send letters to the editor; and 2) other blogs on this site, that talk about the superintendent's new controversial resource list and curriculum. Note: The School Board of Education is supposed to decide on curriculum to be used in the classes — not the superintendent. 3) list of blogs on this site about the AP U.S. History mess.
"Trump Era Chaos"
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We've all noticed what chaos has emerged since Donald Trump's election.
Right away there was a march of women against Trump who were wearing "Vagina Hats." There has been the surfacing of Antifa with their masked assailants, and their destruction and mayhem in Berkeley. The NFL players have complaints about our police, and because of that, they refuse to honor our nation and its flag and anthem. All of them "attack" the President.
All of this is not BECAUSE Trump was elected, but his election has REVEALED what already existed. The hatred and anti-Americanism was already there, but it was stirred up and brought to the fore because someone with a different belief than theirs was in charge—and Trump was going to be leading the nation in a different direction—one they didn't agree with. Continue reading


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Friday, June 19, 2009
Home From the Cold - A Caribbean Cruise
Hey, peoples. Hope all is well with you out there and that you're taking the necessary precations against contracting the H1N1 virus. Here in Bim we've got four cases, thankfully mild. Check out the GIS' website here to find out what's happening with the virus and how government is responding. I wish they would do some research on the four patients and cross-check where they've been in the last two weeks or so, but I guess that's wishful thinking....
Anyhoo, a while back I introduced you to a relative of mine, nicknamed Kal-F, who has returned to live in Barbados after many years in Canada.
In this particular segment of his adventures, he is relating his experiences on a cruise around the Caribbean with some relatives. Names have been changed to protect the innocent.:) Hope you enjoy.
A Caribbean Cruise on the Carnival Destiny
Day One
Barb, who has arrived from Toronto just two days ago has already packed her duffle bag while I do some last minute mowing around the house so that the height of the grass will not overwhelm me when I get back. I get up around 6:00 a.m. and mow the grass for about two and a half hours. It takes me another hour to pack my suitcase, put the house plants where they can get some light, and pump up the front tire of the car which has been slowly leaking air for the past two weeks.
I am glad that I picked up that bicyle pump from Canadian Tire in Toronto two years ago. Overnight the tire goes completely flat and the service station is too far away to drive on it. Would you believe I have gotten it fixed twice already! The tire still has good treads on it and with the price of tires down here, I would like to get at least another year's use of it.
By 10:00 a.m. Barb's chorus (more like a plaintive wail) begins: Are we ready to go yet? This refrain will be repeated until we actually get the car out of the driveway and pointed toward the south of the island. Last minute checks: windows closed, curtains drawn, water turned off.
By 11:00 a.m. we're on our way. The plan is to check in (check-in time is between 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.), get our cabin, for me to drive the car back home and then take the bus back to Bridgetown, the capital city. We have plenty of time; the ship doesn't leave until 11:00 p.m. We first drive to my sister Pam to drop off her boarding pass which I have downloaded from the computer. She is still packing. Her daughter Shelley and son-in-law Robert are already on the ship. Shelley is always two hours early for everything. She certainly doesn't get that from Pam, who has never heard of the word punctuality.
We arrive at the port a few minutes before noon. I drop off Barb and the suitcases and exit the port compound to look for a parking space: I find one near Pelican Village, a local arts and crafts centre just outside the port and run into Judy whom I had not seen since 1980 when I spent a year in Barbados. She and her husband had beautifully renovated a house in Sunset Crest, a vocation village near Holetown, one of four towns on the island and where 80 British men and 10 African men, plundered from a Portuguese slave ship, had landed in 1627.
Judy's happy experience in Sunset Crest was not to last long, however. There were too many break-ins (a situation which I am told has been subsequently cleaned up). Judy has still retained her youthful looks, though much to my surprise and disappointment, has taken up smoking. (It looks like women aren't smarter than men after all). Judy and I chat for a little while. I explain my identity as I am sure that she doesn't remember who I am. After all, the last time she saw me there was hair (lots of it) on my head and my beard was black, not grizzly as it is now, a fact that makes strangers (mostly young men) on the street in Barbados address me as 'daddy': Would you like a car wash, daddy? By 'daddy' they mean 'old man', 'very old man'.
Judy and I promise to catch up now that I know where she works and I return to the port to go through Customs. There is a little hike to the ship and half-way there, Barb starts her plaintive wail: I don't see why we can't get a porter; after all , it would help the local economy. When I left home that morning I wasn't thinking much about the local economy but after she has mentioned it numerous times, I start to think that she is probably right but by now there are no porters in sight and we're almost at the ship's entrance: we have only two suitcases between us and mine, the heavier of the two, has wheels.
The check in goes quickly and soon we're on board on the third deck at the information desk awaiting our passport checks and the key cards to our cabin. Within 45 minutes we're comfortably esconsed in our second deck cabin which has a window and at the moment is on the port side of the ship. We quickly unpack and soon head up to the restaurant on deck nine to have lunch.
The restaurant is a big expansive room with an extension on deck ten so that one could look over the entire city of Bridgetown, which from the perspective of twelve stories up actually looks attractive. Service in the restaurant is buffet style and there is a wide variety of food. One nice thing about the Carnival Destiny is that smoking is not allowed indoors except in the casinos and seeing that that is one place that I will hardly frequent, I am happy.
Forty-five minutes later we're back in the cabin and realize that it is actually freezing; the air conditioning is noticeably cold and it looks like there is no way that we can adjust it. Barb decides to go exploring and I prepare to go back to shore to drive the car back home. As I leave the ship I feel a bit of raspiness in my throat and wonder if I'm coming down with something or if it's just the air conditioning. I hope and pray that I don't come down with something to put a damper on the trip. I return to the car and notice that the front tire again needs air and once again have to bring out the handy bicycle pump.
In a few minutes I'm on the Spring Garden highway heading north for St. Lucy, the most northerly parish on the island and the name that invariably evokes the response: You mean you live that far! (It's actually only 35 minutes away from Bridgetown, though you should bring along a lunch with you if you attempt it in rush hour).
On the way I take a detour to Warrens Shopping Centre a mile and a half to the east and the Glinko Biloba that I took this morning surprisingly kicks in to tell my memory to tell me that I should get some film and maybe a pack of dominoes. As soon as I enter SuperCentre Supermarket I run into Debbie, the travel agent who booked my cruise last January. We chat for about ten minutes and I don't have the heart to tell her that I am about to go on another cruise seeing that I didn't book with her this time. That won't happen again though. Her service was much better than what I received this time from my sister's travel agency. Debbie has to get to the bank and I have to get moving. We say goodbye and she promises to keep in touch. I pick up the film but forget to inquire where I can get dominoes. Must remember to increase my Glinko Biloba dosage.
As soon as I back the car into my garage, Michael, my next door neighbour, hails me, surprised that I am still on the island. I explain what the plan is and that the boat doesn't leave until 10 p.m. He kindly offers to drive me to Bridgetown saying that it would give him an excuse not to work in his garden where he has been labouring since dawn (since quitting his job six months ago he has become a full- time farmer). I accept his offer but tell him that he can drop me in Speightstown, only 15 minutes away, and I would take the bus from there to Bridgetown.
On the bus to Bridgetown my throat continues to feel raspy and I wonder where I will be able to find cough medicine at this hour. Most stores close up at 5:00 p.m. and it is now approaching 6 o'clock. Luckily when I get off the bus, a supermarket, a short walk from the port, is still open. I get the cough syrup and head for the ship.
Day Two on Monday.
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Real Homes, Real Style: Three Wildly Different Ways to Do "Eclectic"
The dictionary definition of eclectic is something that "derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources." It should be no big surprise, then, that eclectic homes can come in an endless array of different vibes.
Here, we highlight three of our favorites, as spotted in our Apartment Therapy house tour archive. Each one does eclectic in its own way – rustic and global, bright and soft, or modern and masculine – but they all manage to capture the cool, effortlessly worn-in atmosphere that comes with buying and decorating with all of the things you love.
Rustic and Worldly Eclectic
Highlights natural materials and motifs inspired by international travel.
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Marked by clean white walls and soft, feminine touches.
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Mixing bright colors and bold pattern with rugged construction.
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Are you a fan of an eclectic look at home? Which is most like your style?


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