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Iago Sparrow
Passer iagoensis (Gould, 1838)
SummarySparrow with a small distribution area (Cape Verde archipelago).
Endemic and gregarious species, occurring in arid areas with little vegetation and in urban areas.
The evolution trend of the global population is stable.
Global conservation status
Least concern (IUCN ver. 3.1, 2010)
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Common names
- Iago Sparrow
SubspeciesInformation not yet available
BehaviorInformation not yet available
FlightInformation not yet available
HabitatPresent in nine of the ten islands of the archipelago of Cape Verde: Santo Antão, Sao Vicente, Santa Luzia, São Nicolau, Sal, Boavista, Maio, Santiago and Brava. Occurs on rocky slopes, coastal cliffs, lava plains but also on farms, villages and gardens.
FeedIt feeds on seeds and insects.
BreedingInformation not yet available
PredatorsInformation not yet available
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Develop the skills it takes to serve members of your church and community as a trusted caregiver and counselor with Southeastern University's online master's in pastoral care and counseling program.
With the online pastoral care and counseling degree, you'll expand your leadership capabilities and learn to combine advanced counseling methods with your ministry to improve the lives of those who are struggling with a variety of challenges, including mental illness. As a student of the online pastoral care and counseling program , you'll gain the skills necessary to utilize theological principles to promote spiritual, emotional, physical and mental wholeness through Bible-based counseling and pastoral care.
When pursuing the pastoral care and counseling program online with Southeastern University, you'll have access to an interactive classroom and flexible course options designed with your busy schedule in mind. You'll receive the freedom to shape your experience in a way that minimizes disruptions to your life, in addition to personalized attention and support from educators with years of ministry and counseling experience.
Dedicated to your academic and professional success, your educators will guide you through a comprehensive curriculum founded on biblical insights. Through a variety of topics, the pastoral care and counseling courses will help you grasp advanced counseling techniques and learn to identify diversities in both clinical and biblical counseling theories. In addition, you'll explore common challenges faced by those that provide care and counseling as you explore the need for and strategies that promote self-care, while strengthening your problem-solving skills and preparing for success in the next step in your career.
The online master's in pastoral care and counseling program is ideal for ministry professionals as well as lay leader in the Church and faith based agencies striving to serve others through faith-based care and counseling. Although the completion of this program may provide the credentials for career advancement within your church or private sector, it does not lead to state licensure as a clinical professional. Students are responsible for understanding their state's pastoral counseling rules regarding a dispensation or exemption for clergy or those operating under the umbrella of a cognizable denomination or a church.
Southeastern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.
Courses and Requirements
The online master's in pastoral care and counseling program includes 36 credits, with 30 credits in the core curriculum and 6 credits through completion of a practicum.
Students who wish to enroll in Southeastern University's online master's in pastoral care and counseling program must have:
- A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
Course Number Course Title Description Credits PMCC 5003 Foundations of Pastoral Care and Counseling This course provides an overview of the need for pastoral care, counseling and mentoring in the church and how it should be integrated into the ministry of the church. The course deals with the basic training in academic and practical dimensions involved in the preparation of students for the complex task of pastoral care and counseling. The focus is upon the pastor in the congregational setting as a provider of services to individuals, couples, families and groups in the Body of Christ. 3 PMCC 5013 Spiritual Formation for Ministers, Lay Ministers, and Mentors This course provides a model for spiritual and psychological growth. It begins from a self-centered perspective and grows step-by-step toward the goal of a Godly life motivated by love and conformed to the image of Christ. This course helps the student identify where they are in this process, leads them toward maturity in Christ and teaches how to care, counsel and mentor for spiritual growth. 3 PMCC 5023 Self-Care for Ministers, Lay Ministers, and Mentors This course will promote the perspective that self-care is under the individual's control. Attention will be given to self-care as learned, purposeful and continuous, and it refers to the care and cultivation of self in a comprehensive sense, focusing on the minister's spiritual, physical and psychological health. 3 PMCC 5033 Crisis Intervention This course studies crisis intervention applied to various crises such as post-traumatic stress, death and bereavement, sexual assault, addictions, partner violence and loss. Current models of crisis intervention will be investigated, including a multi-step model that informs and empowers the minister and layperson in crisis situations. 3 PMCC 5043 Psychopathology This course provides an overview of the common forms of abnormal behavior as defined by the psychological community. Symptoms, etiology and treatment according to the nomenclature of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5) will be used. It is intended to provide the minister with the background to identify, assess and assist in positive change or refer clients which might present cases beyond the capabilities of the minister. The focus will be on separating physical and psychological (pathological) behavior from Bible-based spiritual issues. 3 PMCC 5053 Marriage and Family Interventions, Strategies, and Counseling This course studies the counseling approaches to marriage and family issues, including the problems associated with communication, problem solution/conflict resolution and role expectations. Various methods and models of care, counseling and mentoring will be explored. 3 PMCC 5063 Group Dynamics and Techniques This course examines the dynamic of group, especially small groups and their effectiveness. Exploring the dynamic of one and how a small group of individuals can come together and accomplish more than the effort of an individual will be the focus. Related principles, theories and techniques will be included to broaden an understanding of group dynamics. 3 PMCC 5073 Personality Learning Theories This course will familiarize students with the current personality theories utilized in contemporary psychological and counseling environments. Included in the course will be the history of these theories and the applications of them in psychotherapy 3 PMCC 5083 Pastoral Counseling, Mentoring, and Life Coaching This course teaches the methods and techniques contained in the Bible that focus on pastoral counseling, mentoring and life coaching skills, and how to construct and apply those principles using the Bible as the resource. 3 PMCC 5093 Human Growth and Development This course provides an introduction to developmental psychology. It explores the different stages of the human life-span: prenatal, infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, as well as the biological, psychological and social changes that occur concurrently. Topics include: theories of development, genetics and development, birth and the neonate, cognitive and brain development, early experience, attachment, motor and language development, social, sex- role, moral development, and aging and death. 3 Course Number Course Title Description Credits PMCC 5103 Practicum I This course provides instruction in the application of pastoral care, counseling, and life coaching, supervision and practice. Students will conduct simulated practical applications in the areas of pastoral care, counseling and life coaching under faculty supervision. 3 PMCC 5203 Practicum II This course provides on-site pastoral care, counseling and life coaching instruction, supervision and practice in an approved setting. The practicum students will be supervised by qualified individuals approved by the faculty practicum professor. 3
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|$495 per credit hour
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Time to completion varies by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. Fees are charged per semester unless otherwise noted. This program takes an estimated three to four semesters to complete, depending on transfer credits. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 866.858.6290 or request more information.
* Tuition and fees are subject to change. Books and materials are not included and may cost up to an additional $5,500.
Financial Aid
At SEU, we want to help make your online education even more affordable, so we offer a variety of financial aid options.Learn More
Career Outcomes
The online master's in pastoral care and counseling program will equip you with the skills needed to provide Bible-based counseling and guidance to couples, families, groups and individuals of all ages. When you complete the program, you'll qualify for a variety of rewarding careers in churches, mental health counseling centers, substance abuse treatment centers, shelters and chaplaincies. Many graduates of the program find career success in the following areas:
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- Because our online tuition rate is already discounted, we do not offer additional internal scholarships. However, we encourage you to apply for external scholarships. Connect with your tuition planner for additional information.
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- Typically, you don't have to take these exams. Contact your enrollment counselor for details.
- We accept transfer credit all the way up to the master's degree level and offer free transfer credit evaluations. Transfer credits are accepted from regionally accredited colleges and universities, as well as institutions accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education. We also accept transfer credits from nationally accredited or unaccredited institutions if an articulation agreement exists. For information, view our Transfer Policy.
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Arrgh, there be pirates in the Gulf! To celebrate "Talk Like A Pirate" Day, we're taking a look at famed Gulf Coast pirate Jean Lafitte who walked a fine line between dastardly outlaw and national hero.
Jean Lafitte worked along the Gulf Coast favoring, among others, Galveston, Texas, New Orleans, and South Padre Island. He is perhaps best known for his crucial role in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
Jean, along with his brother Pierre Lafitte, operated "The Kingdom of Barataria" along coastal Louisiana in the early 1800s. Fronted as a blacksmith operation, the "Kingdom" was actually an illegal slave and smuggling outfit that sold stolen slaves and goods acquired from seized ships sailing in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico.
After spurning a British offer to help seize New Orleans in the War of 1812, Lafitte partnered with General Andrew Jackson in exchange for a pardon for himself and his fellow pirates after a U.S. naval force captured most of his fleet. Following the Battle of New Orleans, Jackson became a hero and the United States pardoned Lafitte and his men.
Future president Andrew Jackson praised Lafitte's actions during the battle and historians noted that without his assistance, the war might not have been won.
Years later, the Lafitte brothers relocated to Galveston Island, where they developed a pirate colony called Campeche. Here, the Lafittes became spies for the Spanish during the Mexican War of Independence delivering tactical information on American military forces.
Little is known about Jean Lafitte's death. Many believe he may have died around 1823 while trying to capture Spanish vessels. Others say
he died from a fever in Mexico in 1826. Historians continue to speculate about his life and death, and the myths behind the famed pirate continuing to pique the curiosity of people today.
You can explore more about Jean Lafitte and other Gulf Coast pirates in America's Sea, MariTimeline (pictured) and other GulfQuest exhibits.
We mean "generally," or "for the most part." Mariners often sail "by," that is, straight into the wind; or "large," at a right-angle to it. A vessel that sails both "by and large" will go well in most winds.


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A South Belfast Park has been nominated for the Fields in Trust UK's Best Park award.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park and Waterworks in North Belfast are going head to head in the awards.
Sir Thomas and Lady Dixon Park in South Belfast is one of our most popular parks. It is home to the City of Belfast International Rose Garden, which attracts thousands of visitors to our Rose Week celebrations, which take place in July each year.
Covering more than 128 acres, the park is made up of rolling meadows, copses, woodland and gardens and is home to a wide range of plants and animals.
Waterworks Park was originally the site of the Belfast Waterworks, established in the early 1840s to supply water to the city's factories and residents. When demand began to outstrip supply it became a recreation area for water based activities. Belfast Corporation assumed control of the site in 1956.
The park is home to the Waterworks multi-sports facility. It also includes a community garden, where local volunteers grow their own fruit and vegetables and two children's playgrounds. It is also a popular spot for walkers and offers several varied routes.
Both parks have been nominated by park users with Waterworks being described as "being in the countryside in the middle of Belfast."
They are among the 214 nominations received by Fields in Trust for parks and green spaces that are a much loved part of their local communities.
Chair of the Council's City and Neighbourhoods Committee, Councillor Matt Garrett, said: "The thing that is really satisfying is being nominated by park users, people who have taken the time because they appreciate what a local park offers them in terms of amenity, beauty and open space. We are delighted to be one of the nominees and hope that support from local users will drive us forward to awards ceremony."
Fields in Trust Chief Executive Helen Griffiths said: "We want to celebrate the parks and green spaces which are so vital to the communities that use them. A good park is reflective of the community it serves, but, as they are not a statutory service for local councils to provide, these much loved places are increasingly under threat of being lost to development."
Now it is time for the Belfast public to put their weight behind the parks and VOTE - cast your vote at www.fieldsintrust.org/bestpark
The closing date to cast your vote is Wednesday, 9 November.


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The Lean paradigm is not just a set of tools and techniques for structured improvement. It is also a state of mind that brings increasing returns as more people "get" it. It is a shared way of looking at work and understanding the value of improvement. Strong leadership is necessary to build a culture around Lean and spread the way of thinking across the organization. While every leader is different and will bring their own unique talents to the task, there are some Lean leadership essentials that successful leaders share.
The Ability to Communicate the Vision
If you tell managers to do Gemba walks or instruct each department to develop a Huddle Board, they'll probably do it. People tend to do what they are told. If you want them to care about the results of these efforts, they need to understand more than that you are doing Lean. They need to understand why. They also need to know that this is a high priority for you and how they fit into the big picture. Focus on the benefits Lean will bring to front-line employees, such as more enjoyable and frictionless work, better financial performance which leads to more investment, and happier customers.
Willingness to be a Servant Leader
You don't want to micromanage every improvement nor do you want to just tell your employees to be Lean and hope for the best. Servant leaders balance autonomy and guidance by positioning themselves as a resource for positive change. This takes the form of removing obstacles, minimizing bureaucracy, and making investments.
Tolerance for Risk
One of the reasons that people tend to avoid change is the fear of failure. If teams continue to do what they have always done, they can reliably predict the outcome. If they change, something unexpected might happen. Effective Lean leaders realize that not every improvement will yield positive results and that some changes will need to be undone. They encourage their employees to "fail forward" and realize that very few improvements will have devastating business consequences if they don't work out.
Focus on Processes, Not People
Presumably, you've hired smart, capable people and they have been effectively trained. In that case, errors and waste are the result of flawed processes, not flawed people. When people realize that reports of problems or product defects will result in the evaluation of the process, not themselves, they are more likely to report issues and participate in corrective and preventative actions.
Henry Ford once said, "Don't find fault. Find a remedy." That's what Lean leaders empower every employee in the organization to do. The best ones create an environment in which each individual can thrive and contribute to the success of the entire team. These four qualities form the foundation that makes it possible.


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United States District Court, District of Columbia
January 11, 2018
JANE / JOHN DOES 1-144, Plaintiffs,v.CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, INC. and DAVID DOES 1-10, Defendants.
matter is before the Court on plaintiffs' motion to
transfer pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1631 [Dkt. No. 38].
Upon consideration of the parties' briefs, the relevant
legal authorities, and the entire record in this case, the
Court will grant plaintiffs' motion.[1] The Court
concludes that it lacks personal jurisdiction over defendants
Fernando Aguirre, Cyrus Freidheim, Charles Keiser, Robert
Kistinger, Robert Olson, William Tsacalis, and Steven Warshaw
(collectively, the "individual defendants"). The
Court further finds that the interest of justice will be
served by transferring the claims against defendants Aguirre,
Kistinger, Olson, and Tsacalis to the United States District
Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and transferring the
claims against defendants Freidheim and Keiser to the United
States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
In addition, the Court will dismiss the claims against Mr.
case arises out of allegations that defendant Chiquita Brands
International, Inc. ("Chiquita") provided
financial support to a violent paramilitary group in Colombia
accused of murdering, torturing, and terrorizing plaintiffs
and their families. See In re Chiquita Brands Int'l,
Inc. Alien Tort Statute and S'holder Derivative
Litig. (hereinafter "In re
Chiquita"), 190 F.Supp.3d 1100, 1104 (S.D. Fla.
2016). Between 1995 and 2004, Chiquita allegedly paid over
$1.7 million to the Autodefensas Unidas de Colombia (the
"AUC") and permitted the AUC to smuggle drugs and
guns through its ports and on its vessels. See id.;
Mot. at 3. The individual defendants, who are former
executives of Chiquita, allegedly approved of this
arrangement and actively concealed it. Id.
lengthy procedural history of this case is set forth in
In re Chiquita and will be summarized here only as
relevant. Plaintiffs filed this action against Chiquita and
ten unnamed "David Doe" defendants in this Court
in 2007. See June 7, 2007 Complaint [Dkt. No. 3].
Plaintiffs asserted claims under the Alien Tort Statute (the
"ATS"), 28 U.S.C. § 1350; the Torture Victim
Protection Act (the "TVPA"), 28 U.S.C. §
1350 note; the common law of the District of Columbia; and
Colombian tort law. Id. In 2008, the case was
transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation
(the "JPML") for consolidated pretrial
proceedings to the Honorable Kenneth A. Marra in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
pursuant to the multidistrict litigation statute, 28 U.S.C.
§ 1407. See February 20, 2008 Transfer Order
[Dkt. No. 20].
In June
2011, Judge Marra denied in relevant part Chiquita's
motion to dismiss on the ground that plaintiffs had failed to
adequately plead ATS and TVPA claims against Chiquita.
See In re Chiquita, 190 F.Supp.3d at 1105. The
Eleventh Circuit granted Chiquita's petition for
interlocutory review in September 2012, and Judge Marra
stayed the proceedings pending interlocutory review.
See November 9, 2012 Order, No. 08-md-1916 (S.D.
Fla.) (hereinafter "MDL Dkt.") [MDL Dkt. No.
587]. While the petition was pending, the Supreme Court
decided Mohamad v. Palestinian Authority, 566 U.S.
449 (2012), holding that individuals but not corporations may
be held liable under the TVPA. Concerned that their TVPA
claims against Chiquita were no longer viable, plaintiffs
amended their complaint in September 2012 to name the
individual defendants and assert TVPA and Colombian law
claims against them. See September 24, 2012 Third
Amended Complaint [MDL Dkt. No. 575].[2]
In July
2014, the Eleventh Circuit reversed in part and remanded for
dismissal of plaintiffs' ATS and TVPA claims against
Chiquita. Cardona v. Chiquita Brands Int'l,
Inc., 760 F.3d 1185 (11th Cir. 2014). Following that
decision, the only claims remaining against Chiquita were
claims under Colombian law, while claims under both the TVPA
and Colombian law remained against the individual defendants.
See In re Chiquita, 190 F.Supp.3d at 1106.
In June
2016, Judge Marra denied in relevant part the individual
defendants' motion to dismiss for, inter alia,
failure to state a claim and lack of personal jurisdiction.
See In re Chiquita, 190 F.Supp.3d at 1124-25. As to
the merits, Judge Marra found that plaintiffs had adequately
pled TVPA claims and Colombian law claims against the
individual defendants. Id. at 1113-21, 1123-24. As
to personal jurisdiction, Judge Marra held that the District
of Columbia lacked personal jurisdiction over defendants
Aguirre, Freidheim, Keiser, Kistinger, Olson, Tsacalis, and
Warshaw. Id. at 1121-23. Judge Marra determined,
however, that he lacked the authority under 28 U.S.C. §
1407(a) to transfer the claims to cure the jurisdictional
defects. Id. at 1123. Accordingly, Judge Marra
recommended that the JPML remand the claims against the
individual defendants "for a determination by the
originating court on whether transfer to a jurisdiction
having personal jurisdiction over the Individual Defendants
is appropriate under 28 U.S.C. § 1404 or 28 U.S.C.
§ 1631." Id. at 1125. As Judge Marra
explained, "[t]he remand is respectfully suggested for
the limited purpose of allowing Plaintiffs in these actions
an opportunity to cure the identified jurisdictional defects
through transfer to a court having jurisdiction over the
Individual Defendants, with this Court's understanding
and expectation that the cases may be transferred back to
this Court . . . ." Id. Accepting Judge
Marra's recommendation, the JPML remanded the claims
against the individual defendants to this Court to permit it
to address the jurisdictional defects. See October
4, 2016 Remand Order [Dkt. No. 22].[3]
have authority under 28 U.S.C. § 1631 to transfer a case
filed in the wrong jurisdiction "if it is in the
interest of justice" to do so. A case transferred
pursuant to Section 1631 "shall proceed as if it had
been filed in or noticed for the court to which it is
transferred on the date upon which it was actually filed in
or noticed for the court from which it is transferred."
28 U.S.C. § 1631. There are three requirements for a
transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1631: (1) there must be a
lack of jurisdiction in the district court; (2) the transfer
must be in the interest of justice; and (3) the transfer may
be made only to a court in which the action could have been
brought at the time it was filed or noticed. Freedman v.
SunTrust Banks, Inc., 139 F.Supp.3d 271, 277 (D.D.C.
2015) (citation omitted). The party requesting transfer bears
the burden of establishing each of these elements.
Id. If a court, upon determining that it lacks
jurisdiction over an action, further determines that it would
not be in the interest of justice to transfer the action, it
may dismiss the action. See Bethea v. Holder, 82
F.Supp.3d 362, 365 (D.D.C. 2015) (citation omitted).
ask this Court to transfer the claims against the individual
defendants to districts where the individual defendants would
have been subject to personal jurisdiction when this case was
filed in 2007. Plaintiffs envision a temporary transfer
wherein the claims eventually will return to Judge Marra for
pretrial coordination. Defendants urge that dismissal, rather
than transfer, is appropriate because plaintiffs did not
reasonably believe that the individual defendants were
subject to personal jurisdiction in the District of Columbia
and brought the claims here in order to gain a strategic
The Court Lacks Personal Jurisdiction Over The Individual
first element of a transfer under 28 U.S.C. § 1631
requires that the transferor court lack personal jurisdiction
over the defendant. See Freedman v. SunTrust Banks,
Inc., 139 F.Supp.3d at 277. Because plaintiffs do not
assert that the individual defendants are subject to general
personal jurisdiction in this District, only the question of
specific jurisdiction is at issue here. Acts sufficient to
subject a non-resident defendant to specific personal
jurisdiction resulting from conduct within this District are
determined by the due process clause and enumerated by the
District of Columbia long-arm statute, D.C. Code §
13-423. See Forras v. Rauf, 812 F.3d 1102, 1105-06
(D.C. Cir. 2016); Nat'l Resident Matching Program v.
Elec. Residency LLC, 720 F.Supp.2d 92, 98 (D.D.C. 2010)
(citing Envtl. Research Int'l, Inc. v. Lockwood
Greene Eng'rs, Inc., 355 A.2d 808, 810-11 (D.C.
1976) (en banc)). To establish personal jurisdiction under
Section 13-423(a)(1) of the District of Columbia long-arm
statute, a plaintiff must demonstrate that: (1) the defendant
transacted business in the District of Columbia; (2) the
claim arose from the business transacted in the District; (3)
the defendant had minimum contacts with the District; and (4)
the Court's exercise of personal jurisdiction would not
offend "traditional notions of fair play and
substantial justice." Nat'l Resident Matching
Program v. Elec. Residency LLC, 720 F.Supp.2d at 98
(citation omitted).
opening brief does not address whether this Court lacks
personal jurisdiction over the individual defendants. Seizing
on this omission, the individual defendants repeatedly point
out that Judge Marra and the JPML left open to plaintiffs the
option to argue for personal jurisdiction in this District
and plaintiffs declined to do so. See,
e.g., Opp. at 12, 15-16. In their reply brief,
plaintiffs respond that they "continue to believe this
Court has personal jurisdiction" over the individual
defendants and advance a theory of personal jurisdiction
based on conspiracy jurisdiction. See Reply at
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Metalline waters have virtual cold in them. Put therefore wood into smith's water, and try whether it will not harden. Bacon.
Heat and cold have a virtual transition, without communication of substance. Bacon.
Love not the heav'nly spirits? And how their love
Express they? by looks only? or, do they mix
Irradiance? virtual, or immediate touch? Milton.
Every kind that lives,
Fomented by his virtual pow'r, and warm'd. Milton.
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"I love my country very dearly, and I greatly resent the implication that some of the places that I have sung and some of the people that I have known, and some of my opinions, whether they are religious or philosophical, make me less of an American." ~ Pete Seeger
America lost one of its greats this week with the passing of Pete Seeger. Not everyone will agree with me, but many of us who criticize government policies and social mores have heard the same criticism as the one he comments on in this quote. Knowing that we we in the company of someone like Pete Seeger made it a little easier.
But criticism never shut up Pete Seeger. He fought for a more equal, just and fair America since he was a teen singing around the country during the Depression until the very last year of his long and productive life.
Politics aside, Seeger also played an important role in keeping folk music alive in America. Folks songs are an important part of a culture, and thanks to the efforts of people like Seeger, much of our heritage has been saved.
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His first trips, with his mother – a geography teacher – consisted of leafing through magazines and atlases. When he wanted to travel the world, the communists didn't allow him. When the revolution opened the country's borders, he was broke. When he finally had the money, he didn't have the time. When he had the time, he also had kids. And so on. Then one day he just took off. Nowadays his mind is always on the move, even when he's sitting still. His stories have been published in National Geographic, Esquire Romania, LensWork US, and others.
There has been a lot of talk about Envy in the PressOne office for the last few weeks. We have a saying in Romania, "Sa Moara Capra Vecinului". It means "I hope your goat dies too".
The day I realized that there's another Transylvania on this earth, I lost my sense of peace. So I decided to go look its people straight in the eyes.
The Electric Castle is 4 day festival drawing young people from around Europe. PressOne founder Voicu Bojan spent two days at the festival to see what it is all about.
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11.20.17 NC Nonprofit News
NCPIRG Education Fund hosts "No Bees, No Thanksgiving" on November 14th featuring NC Senator Mike Woodward, GSK and Triangle Community Foundation grant ten local nonprofit organizations $40,000, Google to hold two free training programs on their suite of tools for nonprofits on November 30th, and more.
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Triangle Family Services to host their annual Wake Up! with TFS on September 14th, the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina elects two new board members to serve three-year terms, the Howard R. Levine Foundation to give $500,000 over five years to Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, and more.
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The Hispanic League held its first 2017 FaithAction ID Drive Friday on March 31st, The John Rex Endowment has given three grants totaling more than $120,000 to support nonprofit capacity building, The 24 Foundation is holding their fourth annual "Pink to Drink" cancer fundraiser on April 20th at Sugar Creek Brewing Company, and more
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Strowd Roses, Inc. hosted a gathering at the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden to celebrate 15 years of grantmaking, The Guilford Green Foundation will host a masquerade ball, All Hallow's Takeover, on October 29th, Google for Nonprofits will host an event on November 11th at the Marbles Kids Museum for nonprofits, and more.
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St. Gerard House's Feed the Need program receives $20,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County, designer Francis Bitonti speaks at The Mint Museum, Piedmont Health Services and Sickle Cell Agency to host 3rd Annual 3K Sickle Cell Run/Walk, and more.
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Prevention Partners hosts its Healthy Together NC Prevention Academy, Familes Moving Forward to benefit from an evening of shopping at Talbots, Strowd Roses, Inc. to reach $5 million grant milestone, United Way of Henderson County recruits new members for its next Rising Leaders program, and more.
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North Carolina's Ben Brown to defend his title in the 2nd Annual US Open Fat Bike Beach Championship to benefit the Wrightsville Beach Foundation, Junior Achievement of Eastern North Carolina is named Junior Achievement USA, WomenNC prepares for its annual Local-to-Global Forum, Inter-Faith Council for Social Service meets The Stewards Fund Challenge, and more.
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With information on health easily accessible, we are bombarded every day with latest health-related "discoveries," or destruction of health myths. How much water is too much? Does flossing really help? Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? We see so many solutions and advice and recipes and remedies that is very easy to get lost.
One of the latest health trends is lemon water, and it's just that: water plus lemon juice. No additional ingredients and no cooking. So what's so healthy about it?
The best course of action at all times is to turn to specialists who will explain with certainty if something is just a placebo, a myth, actually harmful -- or will indeed have a positive impact on your health.
Dr Luiza Petre is a New York-based cardiologist and weight-loss and maintenance specialist. She is studying nutrition and its effects on our health, so she will explain the complexities and properties of lemon water.
First of all, she says lemon water is rich in vitamin C, which is an antioxidant, but there are more vital nutrients in it: thiamine, magnesium, vitamin B6, folate and potassium, to name the most prominent ones. All of these are extremely good for us.
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But what does this actually mean? It means that lemon water:
#1. Is good for your skin, because, hello, hydration;
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#3. Overall, helps you hydrate properly - which means lower risk of some cancer types and heart diseases;
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#4. Thanks to proper hydration and citrus juices, there is lower risk of urinary tract infections;
#5. Thanks to detoxification properties of vitamin C, improves liver function;
#6. Thanks to vitamin C, boosts your immune system;
#7. Again, thanks to vitamin C, reduces the risks of having your vision deteriorate as you age;
#8. Is good for your heart because of increased potassium intake;
#9. Brightens your mood - it smells awesome!
Remember to moderate your intake of lemon water and you'll be A-ok!
There are some risks, Dr Petre says, but they are all mostly tied to overindulging in lemons. Here's the list of risks:
#1. With a pH of 2, lemon water is potentially damaging to our teeth, namely, the enamel;
#2. Natural sugar in lemons can cause cavities;
#3. Due to the acidity of lemon juice, lemon water drinkers may cause or aggravate canker sores, heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease or heartburn;
#4. Too much vitamin C, 3-ish cups of diluted lemon juice or 2 lemons, can cause nausea;
#5. Vitamin C aids iron absorption, so excessive amounts of lemons lead to excessive amounts of iron in the blood which can damage the organs;
#6. Lemons are natural diuretics, so there's the possible problem of frequent bathroom breaks.
Like Dr Petre says, do not overindulge in lemons, use a straw and rinse well once you finish your glass.
So we can say for sure: YES, lemon water is beneficial for your health! So drink it daily and soon, you'll start noticing the positive changes.
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Walker Charter Academy student's journey to Eagle Scout leads to a gaga pit
WALKER, Mich., Nov. 20, 2013— A teenager's journey to earn the Boy Scout's highest honor of Eagle Scout, has led to the creation of a new outdoor activity for his classmates at Walker Charter Academy.
Jacob Pointe, 14, is an eighth grade student at Walker; he has attended the school since he was in kindergarten. One of the requirements to earning the Eagle Scout rank is to plan, develop and give leadership to a service project. Jacob decided he wanted to sponsor the creation of a gaga pit at his school.
"I wanted the middle school students to have something besides regular sport to do at recess that still promoted physical activity," said Pointe.
The game involves dodging, running and jumping as students stand inside an octagonal pit and try to strike each other below the knees with a gaga ball. The last one standing wins.


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Babies and Bath Water
Of what value is extended reading and writing, however we might define those terms? What kinds of knowledges or know-how can we reasonably expect from extended reading and writing? Whether or not "real world" literacy involves primarily reading and writing short bits of text (through whatever modalities), to what extent should schools and universities shape curriculum to mirror the "real world" and whose "real world" gets to count? Much research in Literacy Studies has suggested that schools need to be more permeable to the larger community. But for such permeability to be productive, we would have to pay attention, in Heath's terms, to the specificity of concrete contexts in which reading and writing take place in order to better understand the personal and communal values and purposes of different kinds of practices.
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Territorial Pissings
Veteran lycanthropes all have their hustle - you know, a way of making money and making sure they don't have food insecurity problems. The best way to do this is to stake a claim, preferably in a disorderly area (see my last blog for more on that).
Some veteran lycanthropes are drifters; forever on the road in one peripatetic adventure after another. But let's face it, that gets old quick especially for those who live unnaturally long lives. The sage veteran will carve him/herself out a territory where the hunting is easy and the illicit money making schemes are easier.
Marking a territory puts any other lycanthrope passing through on notice to keep moving. As you already know from my prior blogs, Frank Bruce werewolves are solitary killers, proverbial lone wolves, who will not tolerate another lycanthrope in their space. The territory also delineates the lycanthrope's business sphere of influence.
Lycanthropes need money, too. Because veteran lycanthropes are all pretty much evil to the core they have no moral dilemmas entering into business deals with thugs, killers, narcotics sellers, gangs, crime families, etc. It is not uncommon for them to advertise themselves as guns for hire, or "fixers" of problems. Some ambitious lycanthropes head their own gangs and profit handsomely from the stream of money trickling in from all their shady businesses.
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Organic or Biodynamic?
In a world where we can have any food, whether from a supermarket shelf or at the click of a button, often we do not stop to think what's behind those items in our shopping baskets. How often do we simply place our groceries in our basket without giving any second thoughts on their origins, farming methods and the impact their production had on our planet and health?
Our shopping habits are often driven by cheap deals and very attractive bargains that we will inevitably regret the moment we eat a tasteless orange or drink a vinegary wine, whilst swearing we will never fall for it again. The answer has been with us for years or even centuries but we may have been too slow to embrace what seems to be a step in the past.
Whilst congratulating ourselves for having mastered farming on a massive scale in order to drive prices down, we missed those cues our ancestors passed down from generation to generation and miserably failed to understand that our planet is a beautifully tuned machine that cannot be violated indefinitely. Those cues are simple - organic and biodynamic.
Many people are familiar with organic food and wine but the same cannot be said about biodynamic products. Organic farming adheres to sustainable agriculture principles where genetically modified products and chemicals are banned at all stages of the production process resulting in healthier and ecologically friendly food. However, few are aware that organic husbandry is actually the result of biodynamic farming methods.
The idea of biodynamic farming was introduced in 1924 by Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner. His holistic approach sought to devise a more ecological and ethical way of farming that allowed the soil to be more fertile. However, biodynamic is not only about using manure and avoiding chemicals, it's about taking into consideration the impact farming has on the local environment and local community, it's about helping the farm to thrive by using natural techniques and by-products and finally, it's about considering the natural cycles dictated by our planet, the moon and the stars.
As bonkers as it may sound, the moon influences the earth greatly, just look at the tides. Farmers have been checking lunar calendars for decades before sowing a particular crop and winemakers have used lunar calendars for generations to determine when best to bottle wine. All this was going on long before Steiner introduced his theories on biodynamic farming. In fact, since the middle ages, our ancestors have used the 'rotation' system on their lands, leaving a particular field uncultivated for a season in order for the soil to regain its essential nutrients vital for the production of good, healthy crops. Steiner may have connected the dots and formulated his theory but our forefathers, who were more attuned to nature, were already practising biodynamic farming all those centuries ago.
It's a shame that we lost our deep connection with nature, which has brought us on to the verge of grave sustainability problems. We are all aware that food shortages may become a reality in a not very distant future and that our planet is scarred by our greed and selfishness. However, it's not too late! We simply need to be a little more aware of where our food comes from, how it was grown and what impacts it had on our planet. We just need to take a step back, learn from our ancestors and give organic and biodynamic farming our full support.
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- 5% of the total reported workplace injury figure (9,143) occurred in the Retail Sector which is a rising trend over the last 5 years
- On average across sectors, 32% of all workplace injuries were due to manual handling however 44.8% occurred in Retail Sector (this figure was the highest frequency of manual handling injury type across all sectors)
- 43% of manual handling accidents that resulted in musculoskeletal injury were triggered by the incorrect lifting of a load
- 50% of all occupational illness relates to musculoskeletal ill-health
- The number of injuries causing four or more days' absence from work reported to the HSA in 2017 increased by 9% compared to 2016
- In 2016, non-Irish national workers made up 15.5% of the Irish workforce. Of all non-fatal injuries reported to the HSA in 2016, 19% involved non-Irish national workers.
- According to PIAB the average EL claim in 2017 was €32,014. This represents a 24% increase from the average EL claim figure in 2010 of €24,374
- According to PIAB the frequency of EL claims in Ireland has increased by 34% from 807 EL claims in 2012 to 1,216 EL Claims in 2017
- According to PIAB back injury pay-outs range from minor (€14,800) to serious (€92,000). Manual handling injuries in retail often fall within the €35,000 – €75,000 range depending on circumstances with extreme variance on either side common
- Almost every year, manual handling injuries are the most common non-fatal injury. They account for approximately one third of all injuries. Slips, trips and falls was the second most common trigger, coming in at 18 per cent of all accidents.
- Recent analysis of the awards also indicated that shops, supermarkets and shopping centres are the top business premises for accidents that result in a public liability claim. Smaller numbers of accidents occur in nightclubs, bars, fast food outlets and restaurants
- Considering that the Retail Sector is most at risk from Manual Handling injuries and claims, and the pay-outs are climbing in frequency and value it is imperative to tackle this problem proactively
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Chocolate Butterfinger CupcakesNovember 17, 2015teresaambra
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Year of woe is nearly over for ailing retailers
INVESTOR gloom about the perilous state of the retail sector led to shares in some of the country's leading operators hitting new lows for the year yesterday.
INVESTOR gloom about the perilous state of the retail sector led to shares in some of the country's leading operators hitting new lows for the year yesterday.In a sign that 2011 can't end soon enough for the industry, department store chain Myer fell 2? to $1.93, while JB Hi-Fi, once the darling of the sector thanks to its focus on electronic games and personal electrical equipment, shed 15? to end the day at $11.20.Notwithstanding an unlikely recovery today, they and the rest of the big retailers including David Jones, Premier Investments - the group behind Portmans, Just Jeans and Dotti - Harvey Norman and Kathmandu will finish the year at a much lower level than at the start.David Jones was unchanged yesterday at $2.38 but is still at the bottom of its 2011 trading range, and has halved in value since touching $4.87 in January. Myer has fared almost as badly, dropping 49 per cent since February when it was trading at $3.75.The tough trading conditions arising from lower consumer spending and the growing trend towards online shopping has also hurt mainstream retailers such as Harvey Norman, which is down $1.37 since its high for the year of $3.22 in January. It fell 0.5? to close at $1.81 yesterday, while JB Hi-Fi is down almost $9 since the shares touched $20.13 at the end of March.As for Kathmandu, which had managed to buck the downward trend until November before putting out a profit warning, its shares have plunged from $2.02 to $1.31 in just six weeks.There has been little respite for Solomon Lew's Premier Investments in the past fortnight as its stock has followed the ASX retail index down. Premier shed another 5? yesterday to close at $4.77, almost $2 lower than its high for the year in April.The sector's poor performance has meant that four retailers appeared in a league table of stocks striking new lows for 2011.The All Ordinaries index closed 18.6 points lower at 4123.1 yesterday, while the benchmark S&P/ASX200 fell 17.7 points to 4071.1. The All Ords is down 14.9 per cent so far in 2011.It was the second successive day of falls since the market resumed trading after the Christmas break, as doubts resurfaced over the European debt crisis and a rush to the US dollar put downward pressure on commodity prices.Trading volumes remained low yesterday, just 803 million shares changing hands, about a third of the daily average. Leading the fall were the miners after commodities fell overnight on Wednesday.But some investors remain upbeat about the prospects for Australian equities in 2012.The Bell Potter senior adviser Stuart Smith said the market remained hugely undervalued at its current level."You have the despondency in the market on one hand that is providing an opportunity on the other," Mr Smith said.CommentInnovation is the key to survivalAdele Ferguson, Page 15


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20687: Configuring Windows 8.1
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If quantity is more than 1, Please add all Attendees' Names /Voucher #/ Learning Credit below separated with a comma. If not specified, we will contact you prior to the class start date. Special Instructions
Get expert instruction and hands-on practice administering and configuring Windows 8.1 in this 5-day Microsoft Official Course. This course is designed for experienced IT professionals who have knowledge and experience administering Windows PCs and devices in a domain environment with managed access to the Internet. You will learn the skills you need to administer Windows 8.1 in a Windows Server domain environment and also provide secure, managed access to users from their non-domain joined Windows devices. You will learn how to install and customize Windows 8.1 operating systems and apps, integrate and control access to domains and cloud services, and migrate and synchronize settings across multiple devices. In addition, you will learn how to implement mobile security and customize configurations using Windows management tools including Group Policy and Windows PowerShell cmdlets. You will also learn how to configure user settings and profiles, local and remote network connectivity, Client Hyper-V, virtual apps, and Internet Explorer 11. Finally, you will learn how to optimize security and provide controlled access from Windows 8.1 PCs and devices to specified resources through Workplace Join services and Work Folders. This course is also designed to prepare certification candidates for Exam 70-687, Configuring Windows 8.1. As part of the learning experience, you will perform hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment. NOTE: This course is based on Windows 8.1 Enterprise Edition with domain services provided by Windows Server 2012 R2
Module 1: Windows 8.1 in an Enterprise Environment
Windows client operating systems are essential to the functionality of almost every enterprise environment. Most users perform the bulk of their computing tasks in the Windows client interface, including editing documents, sending email, interacting with applications, and numerous other tasks. Managing these clients, then, is an important task for enterprise information technology (IT) administrators. You must manage Windows clients to ensure that operating systems and any applications are operating properly. Providing adequate security measures, deploying new clients when required, maintaining an inventory, and monitoring Windows clients in your environment are all essential tasks for IT administrators. This module introduces you to Windows 8.1 and provides an overview of how you can manage Windows 8.1 computers in your environment to meet common enterprise IT challenges.Lessons
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 2: Installing and Deploying Windows 8.1
The Windows 8.1 operating system builds on the core functionality of Windows 8 and Windows 7 to provide a stable client experience across many device form factors and processor architectures. In this module, you will learn about the features that are available in different Windows 8.1 editions. This module introduces planning considerations and hardware requirements for a Windows 8.1 installation. You also will learn about the importance of device driver compatibility and application compatibility during installation. This module describes how you can perform a clean installation of Windows 8.1. It also describes how you can upgrade or migrate to Windows 8.1 and the upgrade paths that are supported. You will learn about the tools and technologies that you can use to customize an installation. You also will learn about Windows 8.1 activation and the different activation options.Lessons
Lab : Customizing and Capturing a Windows 8.1 Image
Lab : Deploying a Windows 8.1 Image
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Module 3: Tools Used for Configuring and Managing Windows 8.1
The Windows 8.1 operating system provides several methods to configure operating system components while signed in locally or connected remotely. This module describes the primary management tools in Windows 8.1 and the scenarios for using them.
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Lab : Migrating User State by Using USMT
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Lab : Configuring Device Drivers
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 6: Configuring Network Connectivity
Network connectivity is essential in today�s business environment. An increasing number of computer users want to connect their computers to a network. These users might be part of a business network infrastructure, a home office, or they might need to share files and access the Internet. The Windows 8.1 operating system provides enhanced networking functionality compared with earlier Windows client operating systems, and it provides support for newer technologies. By default, Windows 8.1 implements both TCP/Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and TCP/Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6). Understanding IPv4, IPv6, and the operating system�s access capabilities will help you configure and troubleshoot Windows 8.1 networking features.Lessons
Lab : Resolving Network Connectivity Issues
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 7: Configuring File Access and Printers on Windows 8.1 Clients
This module provides the information and tools that you need to manage access to shared folders and printers on a computer that is running the Windows 8.1 operating system. Specifically, the module describes how to share and protect folders, configure folder compression, and how to install, configure, and manage printers. Additionally, this module introduces Microsoft OneDrive (formerly known as SkyDrive) functionality. To maintain network or local file and printer systems, it is essential to understand how to safeguard these systems and make them operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. This includes setting up File permissions (previously known as NTFS permissions), compressing and managing shared folders and files, and configuring printers.Lessons
Lab : Configuring Printers
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Lab : Configuring IPsec Rules
Lab : Configuring Malware Protection
After completing this module, you will be able to:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Lab : Securing Data by Using BitLocker
Lab : Configuring and Testing UAC
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Lab : Configuring AppLocker
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 12: Optimizing and Maintaining Windows 8.1 Computers
Users have high expectations of technology. Therefore, performance is a key issue in today�s business environment, and it is important to consistently optimize and manage your systems� performance. The Windows 8.1 operating system includes several monitoring and configuration tools that you can use to obtain information about computer performance, to maintain reliability, and to configure operating system and app updates.Lessons
Lab : Maintaining Windows Updates
After completing this module, you will be able to:
Module 13: Configuring Mobile Computing and Remote Access
Mobile computers are available in many types and configurations. This module includes descriptions of various available mobile devices and describes how you can synchronize them with a computer that is running the Windows 8.1 operating system. Additionally, this module describes various power options that you can configure in Windows 8.1.
Windows 8.1 helps end users become more productive, regardless of their location or that of the data they need. For users who want to use virtual private networks (VPNs) to connect to enterprise resources, new features in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 create a seamless experience. You can use DirectAccess, VPN, and Remote Desktop functionality to enable users to access their work environments from anywhere they are connected.Lessons
Lab : Implementing DirectAccess by Using the Getting Started Wizard
Lab : Implementing Remote Desktop
After completing this module, you will be able to:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
After completing this module, you will be able to:
After completing this course, students will be able to:
This course is intended for IT professionals who administer and support Windows 8.1 PCs, devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The networks with which these professionals typically work are configured as Windows Server domain-based environments with managed access to the Internet and cloud services. This course is also intended to provide foundation configuration skills for Enterprise Desktop/Device Support Technicians (EDSTs) who provide Tier 2 support to users who run Windows desktops and devices within a Windows domain environment in medium to large enterprise organizations. Students who seek certification in the 70-687 Windows 8.1 Configuring exam will also benefit from this course.
Before attending this course, students should have:
You may cancel this class 10 or more business days prior to the start date of the class for a full refund. No shows or cancellations made within 10 days will forfeit all fees paid.
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Zula and Ridenour take home the first rainbow stripes in the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships
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Where do we even start. HOW EPIC! The stoke is 🤯 . . The first Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships 🚀 @swiss_bike_park_oberried hosted and @redbullbike @redbullpumptrackworlds what a show . . @tommyzula took the gold on an MTB and @paytonridenour on a BMX all for the USA 🔥 . . Next year is going to be off the charts 📸 @moonhead_media . . #redbullbike #mtb #bmx #bike #pumptrackworldchampionship
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How would you and your family enjoy a three-bedroom, three-night beach weekend getaway at the Turquoise Place? How would you like all of this, valued at $1,800, for a mere two bucks? Stranger things …
How would you and your family enjoy a three-bedroom, three-night beach weekend getaway at the Turquoise Place? How would you like all of this, valued at $1,800, for a mere two bucks? Stranger things have happened, so don't scoff at the idea just yet. If you are interested in this weekend retreat and enjoy helping those in your community, you might be interested in the 21st Annual Sunset Supper benefitting The Lighthouse, a United Way partner.
The Sunset Supper is The Lighthouse's main annual fundraising event. The event boasts delicious dinner and drinks, live music, giveaways and more. For $2 per ticket, you can enter the Sunset Supper's raffle and have a chance to win the beach getaway mentioned above. Also at the event will be a silent auction which includes spa treatments, vacation packages, jewelry, art, golf packages and much more.
Tickets for this event are $50 per person in advance or $55 at the door. For the cost of a night out on the town, you can come to The Lighthouse's Sunset Supper for your dinner and entertainment. And the best part is all the proceeds for the event go back to The Lighthouse to help victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault in our community.
This year, the event will be catered by Georgia Roussos Catering and Cory Rezner will be the live entertainment for the evening. Drinks will be offered by Island Oasis. All of this takes place at the beautiful Bayfront Pavilion located at 6200 Bayfront Park Drive in Daphne to watch the sun set.
The Sunset Supper will take place on Monday, May 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. The raffle will take place at 8 p.m. If you would like to purchase tickets to this wonderful event, please call The Lighthouse at 251-947-3414. For business owners, sponsorships are available, so call today to become a sponsor and help those who have been sexually assaulted or domestically abused.
In 2018, The Lighthouse served 1,812 individuals with residential and non-residential services. The organization made face-to-face contact with over 880 individuals in the court system and provided information, referrals, safety planning and courtroom advocacy. The organization was able to provide nine adult and child survivors of domestic violence with temporary housing and case management services and provided 80 victims of sexual assault support and advocacy services. The Lighthouse also presented domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and education programs to 5,580 youth and adults and served 117 child victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The numbers above are wonderful, but they reflect only those who reached out for help and information. There are many more victims who are still behind closed doors and do not know where to look for intervention and support. There are just as many who have not even sought out services. Donations help those suffering find the help they need and deserve by providing more opportunities for victims. Donations can be mailed to PO Box 531 in Robertsdale. If you cannot afford to make any monetary donations, consider volunteering your time to help those in your community. If you can't volunteer time or donate money, then you can always support The Lighthouse and other organizations by doing things like wearing the color teal during the month of April (which has been proclaimed this month by the Baldwin County Commission to be both Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month). Even in just showing your support and knowledge, you could be the hope someone else has been looking for.
The Lighthouse is based out of Robertsdale and serves those in need in our area. With all that those from The Lighthouse do, it is easy to see why they are a 'beacon of hope' to those in our community. If you would like more information, please contact The Lighthouse at 251-947-6008.