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"Who is this?" hissed a stern voice. "Why have you brought her here? They are forbidden in our valley. Kill her at once!"
July watched a Copperhead Vine slither up to the King and whisper in his ear. The King's eyes widened.
"Is it true?" he asked.
"Is what true?" July answered.
"Did you come to our valley to save your daughter Ruby?" the king clarified.
"I did, she has poisoning of the blood. Only the flower of honey can save her," explained July.
"And who told you of this flower?" the king hissed.
"I did." Viper stepped out of the shadows.
"Traitor!" the Copperhead Vines hissed.
"He is no traitor!" July struggled against the vines. "He came with an offer to save Ruby in order to create peace among our people. He is brave and valiant. He came to us, knowing full well he might receive a blade instead of an offer. He came for the sake of his people."
"And what kind of deal did you make Viper?" asked the king. "Should I expect them to come crawling into our kingdom, looking for their next land quest?"
Viper shook his head. "No, my Lord, only that we be treated as equals. That we be free to attend their conferences and summits. That we be heard as all other being are heard, so that all these misunderstandings between our kinds can stop."
The king rubbed his pointy chin. "Can you make this happen?" he asked July.
July nodded. "My father is the earth and my mother the sky, Ruby is their gem. They will do anything to keep her safe."
"Then take your flower," said the king, giving the Copperhead Vines a nod to let July go. "It has been told a child of Ruby will bring peace among our lands. I hope the fable is correct. Viper will accompany you back to your palace. He will be our liaison."
The king took July's hand. "I truly hope this is a new era for us all."
July covered the king's hand with her free hand. "It will a time of blessing for us all. Thank you for allowing me to save my daughter. Be at peace my friend."
July hurried into Ruby's chamber, vile in hand. Larkspur cradled the infant in his strong arms. "Your Mama's here to make you feel all better."
He handed Ruby to July. Using the smallest of sips, she nursed the nectar into her babe's mouth. Instantly, Ruby's color return to normal as she let out a small squeak.
"Oh yes, little darling, we have much to be happy about."


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Considering perception and cognition in the design of an instructional software package
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- Beichner, R.J. Multimed Tools Appl (1995) 1: 173. doi:10.1007/BF01215937
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An instructional multimedia software package was developed for use by students taking introductory physics courses. Studies have indicated that many of these students possess a set of common misunderstandings of graphs describing the motion of objects. The software described here was constructed as a student tool which would specifically address these difficulties. The impact of educational psychology, cognitive science, and human factors research on software design and user interface development are described. This work was supported by NSF grant MDR-9154127 with additional support from the RasterOps Corporation, Sony Corporation of America, and Apple Computer, Inc.
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Year Built: 1983
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Engine Hours: 217
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Year Built: 1983
Engine Model: 3208
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Starboard
Engine Hours: 287
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Engine Power: 210 HP
Cruising Speed: 12 knots
Fresh Water Tanks: (100 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (360 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (30 Gallons)
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Cool Breeze is a classic 38' Californian Motor Yacht offering a full beam master stateroom aft, galley down layout and a large sundeck and flybridge. She has a lower helm station with a deck door, beautiful dark mahogany paneling, generous storage, V-berth forward with ensuite head, Full beam master aft with ensuite head, radar arch and a hard top over the sun deck. Low hour on 3208 Cat diesel Natural 210 hp.
Fuel: 360 gallons Water: 100 gallons Holding: 30 gallons
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LOA: 37'8" LWL: 36'6" Beam 13'3"
Displacement: 28,000 lbs Bridge Clearance 16'6"
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Entering Cool Breeze from the sundeck, you will find L-shaped settee to starboard, Forward to port is TV, to starboard is a lower helm w/deck door, back to centerline are steps to the galley and fwd guest quarters w/ ensuite head. Under steps to galley is a door to engine room, back up to salon and aft is the full width master with centerline queen and a ensuite head.
38' Californian Accomodations
Cool Breeze offers a full beam master stateroom with ensuite head with enclosed shower and a guest stateroom forward, which has a ensuite head and enclosed shower also.
38' Californian Salon
Cool Breeze has a large salon for a 38 footer, You can enter from the sundeck or the stb deck door. To starboard aft is a L-shaped settee with a convertible table, To port forward is a cabinet and TV. Large floor hatches give excellent access to the engine room. Forward are the steps to down to the galley. Aft to port are steps to the master stateroom.
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Rancor and canister fuel filters
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Osgoldcross was a wapentake of the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. It included the parishes of Adlingfleet, Badsworth, Burghwallis, Campsall, Castleford, Darrington, Kellington, South Kirkby, Owston, Pontefract, Whitgift, Womersley, Ferry Fryston[1] and parts of Featherstone, Snaith and Wragby.
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The sound of Will's snoring kept me awake that night, he sounded like a human chainsaw but from the looks of it no one else was awake. By 5am I had had enough, got out of bed, donned my shorts and t-shirt and made my way outside. The sun had already risen but had not gained any height in the sky yet. I decided to head to the beach and see if I could have a quick morning swim. I knew what I was doing was against the rules of the camp, any water activities required the presence of a life guard but that wasn't going to stop me. As I made my way through the trees I saw a figure standing at the shore, I guess I wasn't the only early riser.
"Morning," I chimed, she jumped but I pretended not to have seen.
"Hi, Zac right?"Blake smiled, I smiled back – she'd remembered my name. We discussed the early mornings and surfing, before long people had woken up and were heading to breakfast.
"Hey, people are up. We'd better go." She told me,
"Sure. Come on," I smiled and we made our way along the beach towards the food cabin.
"I don't usually eat breakfast," she told me,
"Why? What's not to like?" I asked picking up a plate and piling it with bacon and sausages,
"I don't know," she began sarcastically, "fat, fat and more fat...don't blame me if one day you wake up with a blocked artery."
"I don't think that far ahead," I grinned and handed her my plate, "just try it, you never know it might taste different here in Britain than over in America." We took a seat together at a table, I watched as she picked up the sausage and gingerly bit into it.
"Well this sure ain't a frankfurter,"
"That's called non-processed meat," I winked, "most Brits hate that American rubber stuff you pass as meat,"
"You seem to know a lot about Britain for a someone who obviously hasn't grown up here,"
"It's that obvious is it?" I asked her, "What gave me away?"
"I don't know, you're so tan and I've never heard an accent like yours before. Where are you from?"
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"So do you count yourself British or Indonesian?"
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"Is that a word?"
"Not sure it is," I smiled, we both began to laugh and then Bee walked in. As soon as our eyes met I saw the look of betrayal on her face, she had entrusted me with her secrets and now I was sat laughing with her enemy. I felt bad but I wasn't going to do anything, I was having fun. She glared at me as she went to the food buffet and grabbed an apple, I tried not to make eye contact with her but she sat right in my line of view and continued to stare. Blake was still talking to me, but I wasn't listening.
"Excuse me, one moment," I said apologetically. I got up and made my way over to Bee's table, as I sat down she stood up about to move.
"Don't be a jerk!" I cried,
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"So you think I'm a liar?"
"No, I didn't say that..." I growled,
"You didn't need to!" she stormed away and went to sit next to Cayden. I went back and sat with Blake who was now joined by Kia.
"What was that about? Why are you talking to that Skank?"
"We had an issue, it's resolved now," I smiled, "How come you hate each other so much already? We've been here for less than 24 hours, did you know each other before or something?"
"No, we just got off to a bad start." Blake told me,
"Anyway, enough of that," Kia smilled, "who's up for surfing today?"
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Entry requirements
A good undergraduate Hons degree (normally at least a 2.1) and evidence of basic film-making/video production skills (e.g. show reel, evidence of previously completed production courses at introductory level or higher.) Short proposal for a film/media art project. (max. 500 words.) Further information regarding academic entry requirements: email@example.com
Months of entry
Course content
- This broad-based and flexible programme allows you to work across a variety of platforms.
- Recognising that the programme will attract a diverse range of creative individuals, we offer a variety of software and hardware options.
- Our purpose designed Media Lab is equipped with Avid, Adobe Creative Cloud (including Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Dreamweaver), Final Cut Pro, and Maya. We are able to equip students for projects with a range of cameras and sound and lighting equipment.
- Glasgow offers a vibrant context for filmmaking and media arts practice. Key cultural events include The Glasgow Film Festival and Glasgow International (a biennial international festival of contemporary art). It is the home of BBC Scotland, STV and a lively community of independent media producers (television companies, sound studios and design companies) and numerous micro-businesses in the creative industries. It is home to the internationally significant Glasgow Museum of Modern Art as well as venues renowned for exhibitions of emerging and established screen-based artists such as Tramway, The Centre for Contemporary Art and The Arches. In addition, the city is famous for its live music venues, galleries and artist run studio spaces offering an excellent and supportive environment for creative artists.
- The MSc in Filmmaking and Media Arts is taught in the Gilmorehill Centre which offers a purpose built Media Lab, its own cinema as well as a Media Archive which has more than 6000 holdings, complementing the Library's extensive collection of film, television and media art books and periodicals. The Centre is home to the international journal Screen and hosts the journal's annual conference every summer, attracting leading names in film & television studies from across the world. You have the opportunity to participate in the conference as well as to engage with guest speakers from the academy and media industries throughout the year.
Programme Structure
The programme will offer a combination of formal lectures, practitioner led workshops, seminar discussions, screenings and one-on-one tutorials. The practical elements of the course will feature high levels of support and direction in relation to pre-production materials, including developing pitches and storyboards as well as hands on support in relation to delivery of the individual film/media art projects. Industry workshops are designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed in contemporary screen-based media contexts, while history and theory courses are offered to link industry practice with cutting edge theory in the field.
The MSc in Filmmaking and Media Arts has 4 components:
- Two core practical workshops: Running in Semester 1 and Semester 2, these are led by a practitioner in our purpose built Media Lab and are designed to provide 'hands on' support in the production of your film or media art projects. They also incorporate sessions led by industry professional that are designed to pass on key industry experiences and skills vital to a successful career in the industry.
- The core academic option Experimental Art and Media:This course covers the history and theory of experimental art and filmmaking, including the topic of practice-as-research. It is designed to provide a critical foundation for your filmmaking and/or media arts practice.
- In addition to the core practical and history and theory courses you will choose one course, selected from a range of academic options that draw on the research expertise of the subject team.
- A practice-based dissertation, where you have the opportunity to develop, with support from technical and academic supervisors, a large-scale film or media arts self-directed project.
The 180 credit MSc is made up of four components.
- The 2 core practical workshops are 40 credits each
- The core course Experimental Art and Media is 20 credits
- The optional course that you choose will be 20 credits
- The dissertation is 60 credits
Core Practical Workshop 1
This ten-week course focuses on developing pre-production skills. It will prepare students to present a storyboard, a one-page treatment and cost and prepare their creative project. It involves a practical series of sessions led by a practitioner, which will incorporate master classes from visiting speakers that discuss key industry pre-production skills such as writing grant applications, designing budgets, delivering the 'pitch' and other aspects of working as an independent or small collective in the creative industries.
Core Practical Workshop 2
Developing on from the pre-production undertaken in the first practical workshop, this course develops skills needed to take a project into full production. You will further refine a core set of production skills including approaches to filming, editing and computer animation/effects, depending on the chosen area in which you are working. Another set of industry workshops will be included in this course that, give students a chance to discuss the production and exhibition process with established media professionals and freelance artists.
Core Course: Experimental Art and Media
This course focuses on the history and varying philosophical underpinnings of experimental practice in art and media. It provides students with knowledge of the history of experimental forms of art and media, skills in analysis and critical thinking, and an understanding of how the history of experimental practice in art and media informs current filmmaking and media arts practice. It is designed to complement the practical workshops by introducing techniques used in practice-based creative inquiry. It aims to develop your critical approach to filmmaking and media arts practice by linking history and theory to your own media arts practice and providing new opportunities to critical reflect on your own practice based on cutting edge history and theory.
Optional Courses
The optional courses on offer vary from year-to-year as they offer an opportunity to engage with staff research expertise. To give you an idea of those potentially on offer next academic year, recent courses include:
- Critical Theories of Digital Media
- Documentary in Film & Television
- Film Tourism
- Multistrand Narratives in the Fiction Film
- The Essay Film
- Music, Sound and Screen.
Students with a particular interest in media industries may choose one or more of the following options offered as part of the Media Management MSc.
- Media Economics
- Media and Cultural Policy
- Issues in Audience Management
Finally, you may choose one course either from another related Masters programme, or from our undergraduate programme: Film & Television Studies. Our undergraduate options also vary from year to year but offer the opportunity to engage with:
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- periods (eg Interwar Cinemas, Hollywood in the 1970s)
- topics (eg Screen Audiences, Screen Performance, Cinematic Journeys)
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Assessment of optional courses will vary depending on the learning objectives of the course but may include: academic essays; reports; research proposals; detailed sequence analysis; group projects and presentations.
The practice-based dissertation is your opportunity to develop your ideas from the core practical workshops into a large-scale film or media arts production. You will decide on a project and carry this through production, supported by both a practical and an academic supervisor. The practical supervisor will provide support based on their expertise in the practical application of filmmaking or media arts research in terms of hands-on skills and aesthetic techniques. The academic supervisor will provide intellectual support in terms of locating the project within a contemporary history and theory context and will provide key skills in the critical reflection of your own practice. Taking this dual approach, you are given an opportunity to develop a rich project in a context that merges theory and practice.
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For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training): overall score 6.5; no sub-test less than 6.5. IBTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 22 with Speaking no less than 23
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Nick Mason first got involved in the rock camp in Los Angeles
Music fans with money to spend have met Pink Floyd's Nick Mason – and soon they will be playing on stage with him.
Forty-two attendees each paid around £6,000 for the annual Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy camp, which is being held in central London for the second time.
The six-day event takes place for most of the week at Abbey Road studios, where a litany of stars have recorded.
It finishes on Sunday with a performance at Liverpool's Cavern Club, which famously hosted the Beatles.
This year, Pink Floyd drummer Mason and Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Slash were among the professional musicians on hand to give the budding stars advice and guidance.
Mason was involved in a previous camp in Los Angeles, which persuaded him to take part in the UK.
In this environment you're just doing it for fun. There are no musical differences.
Nick Mason on the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp
He told BBC 6 Music paying fans and professional musicians got a lot out of it.
"Playing music is just great fun," he said. "It's a terrific thing to do, and in this environment you're just doing it for fun. You don't have any musical differences."
As part of the course, fans rehearse for 10 hours a day, eat with the famous musicians and perform with them at the final gig.
It takes in musicians of all abilities, which former Who frontman Roger Daltrey said was part of the charm.
"I feel quite passionate about anything that encourages people in music," he explained. "They all rise to the occasion, it's fantastic."
The camp itself is an American creation – set up 11 years ago by promoter David Fishof, who previously reunited the Monkees.
It was even featured in an episode of the Simpsons in 2002. In the past, it has attracted the likes of Brian Wilson, Roger Daltrey and Marky Ramone.
When asked whether it reminded him of the formative years of Pink Floyd, Nick said: "Oh no – they're a lot more grown up, these people."
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ICWA Under Attack:
Case seeking to erode Indigenous rights thown out of court
Matthew Renda
The national litigation campaign to undermine the Indian Child Welfare Act sustained a significant setback this week, as a federal court judge threw out a case that attempted to argue ICWA violated the civil rights of Indian parents.
United States District Judge Gerald Bruce Lee dismissed a lawsuit initially filed by the National Council For Adoption Attorneys that sought to decimate the Department of Justice's recent release of updated ICWA guidelines. The lawsuit, filed simultaneously with other AAAA federal cases in Minnesota and Arizona, bizarrely argued that ICWA violated the civil rights of Indian parents who wanted children removed by state-run social services departments placed with non-Natives.
The tough new federal guidelines were crafted and released in part as a response to South Dakota's systematic and willful violation of the Indian Child Welfare Act for the better part of two decades. The Lakota People's Law Project hailed the release of the guidelines as a long-overdue step necessary to protect Indian families and their cultural heritage.
Groups such as the NCFA, a thinly disguised lobbying arm for the American Academy for Adoption Attorneys, brought their considerable financial and legal resources to bear in an effort to convince the courts to strike the guidelines.
Last week, on Dec. 9, that effort experienced a resounding defeat.
Not only did Judge Lee dismiss the case on technical grounds, i.e. lack of court jurisdiction, but he also repudiated that the guidelines are non-binding interpretive rules and are thus not subject to adjudication.
Furthermore, Judge Lee ruled against the plaintiff's claim that the guidelines commandeered state authority relative to ICWA implementation, violated equal protection, due process or Indian Commerce Clause claims.
"This ruling is nothing short of an utter humiliation of the attorneys of the AAAA who tried to simply manufacture constitutional claims to mask their utter mercenary objectives," said Attorney Daniel Sheehan, Chief Counsel for Lakota People's Law Office in South Dakota.
"Rarely does one see a legal complaint so utterly crushed by a federal court, especially when the plaintiff is backed by such wealthy sponsors," Sheehan continued. "To see a case get dismissed without any oral arguments on both technical grounds and the merits demonstrates not only the flimsy nature of the legal grounds cited, but also the clumsiness of the crass legal maneuverings and utter lack of moral clarity on the part of those who were behind this ill-advised legal gambit."
The summarily dismissed case is, however, one of a series of virtually identical cases filed by other organizations affiliated with the AAAA that seek to dismantle important provisions of ICWA. One of which was filed in Arizona, the same week as this Virginia case was filed, by the Goldwater Institute.
"These attempts by these adoption attorney organizations are simply self-serving," Sheehan said. "These adoption attorneys sought out poor young Indian mothers who would agree to submit to their extremely esoteric legal maneuverings for one purpose — so they could continue to enrich themselves at the expense of Indian culture, heritage and families."
LPLP has uncovered evidence that shows that the National Council for Adoption is nothing more than a front organization for the group of AAAA attorneys seeking to clear the way for their profit-driven motives.
On Friday March 27, 2015, in a webinar titled "A Call to Action Regarding the BIA Guidelines", AAAA President Laurie Goldheim revealed the organization was planning a multi-pronged attack on the law, which included lawsuits.
"The Board of Trustees voted to include the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys as a plaintiff in a lawsuit being filed in federal district court challenging both the Guidelines and eventually the rule," Goldheim said during the webinar. "We are exploring the opportunity for a political solution with our lobbyists and others to determine if there can be an impact/solution in Washington, D.C."
In addition to Ms. Goldheim, the roster for the National Council for Adoption Member Attorney list consists of six other AAAA member attorneys, including attorneys who are also mysteriously members of NICWA.
"The Indian child adoption industry in America is a lucrative one and, like any industry, it requires a steady flow of raw materials," said Sheehan. "In this case, in order to keep the profits flowing, these well-heeled adoption attorneys need Indian children to be adopted. And these tough new ICWA guidelines make it harder for these professional vultures, with the help of corrupt state officials, to defy the federal law by stealing Indian children from their families. So, of course, they are going to do everything in their power to combat these new guidelines."
Three additional federal cases filed by these AAAA attorneys, virtually simultaneously with this Virginia case, in Arizona, Oklahoma and in Minnesota similarly seek to undermine the federal government's recently-increased effort to enforce ICWA. These cases are still pending.
The Lakota People's Law Project has been partnering with tribes and leaders in the State of South Dakota since 2005 from its offices in Rapid City, SD and Santa Cruz, CA. LPLP's activities have included funding and supporting Native experts to provide technical assistance to the tribes on family and child welfare issues. The project combines public interest law, investigation, research, education and organizing into a unique model for advocacy and social reform.
The Lakota People's Law Project is sponsored by the nonprofit Romero Institute based in Santa Cruz, CA. The Institute is named after slain human rights advocate Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. The Institute seeks to identify and dismantle structural sources of injustice and threats to the survival of our human family.
Further information concerning the Lakota People's Law Project can be found at LakotaLaw.org.


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Current state of the Orlando market- September 2016
Although many feel that major gains are behind us, recently studies show Orlando still has a ways to go based on stats prior the great recession. At $229,900, Orlando remains 25.63 percent below its peak of $288,820. But Orlando Regional Realtor Association president John Lazenby says this might not be a bad thing: "We participated […]
Q1 2016 Market Report for Orlando and US: Tight Inventory, Rapid Price Growth Represent Real Headwinds for The Market's Core
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RE/MAX National Housing Report- January 2016
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Best Picnic Spots- New Central Florida Blog- State27.com
Hey guys, Through the MLS service, there is a new website dedicated to Central Florida and Southwest Florida lifestyle content. Here is a link for the first blog about the best picnic spots around the area: http://www.state27.com/blog/2015/4/10/20-perfect-florida-picnic-spots
Home Sales for Orange County, FL between September 2nd- November 20th, 2014
In many parts of the country, Fall and the oncoming Winter indicate a slowing of the real estate market. This trend is not so, here in Central Florida and downtown Orlando for 2014. Based on data collected from the regional MLS (My Florida MLS), there have been 2712 total residential units sold between September 2nd […]
May 2014 Market Update- median price jumps 13% in April
I wanted to let everyone know that the market is shifting to a buyer's market right now. We're seeing a lot more inventory out there as compared to this time last year. Although hot inventory in Orlando still does move fast, the trend is longer time on market right now. As a courtesy, I've attached […]


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What is 'Evil'?
This was a prompt in my english class, and as I was in quite a bit of pain that day from a broken foot, perhaps my mind was not in the most nobel of places. No less, I agree with this firmly.
Evil, a thought that is characterized by a man to another telling that one should put others before himself, is the final bastion of the weak willed individual veiying for equality. Common descriptive points over 'evil' speak of 'selfishness', 'narcissism', 'delusions of grandeur' while good falls on the shoulders of of those who 'Give' and step aside their own goals for the ones who cannot do it on their own.
Evil is power, pursuit, the untapped potential in man. Evil is not wrong save only in the eyes of the jealous hero.
Good is to do best by society, to be free of one's self for a common goal. Would this make a community evil? A collection of people who's combined efforts to better the community. In a sense, that self serving community, one that focuses on it's own advancement, is prime evil. Are we then not products of our environment and should not be characterized by what we associate ourselves with? If so, we are all 'Evil'.
Good, goodness, what ever you wish to call it, seems a crude manipulation and distorted vision of 'Evil' were we qualify 'wrong' with 'good intentions'.
Evil is truth, good hypocrisy.


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Skip to comments.Educate! Federal Park Issues Belong to Obama (Vanity)
Posted on 10/09/2013 10:02:20 AM PDT by DouglasKC
There are a lot of good comments on various news stories around the web blaming Obama for the issues of National Parks and monuments denying access to citizens.
That's all well and good but the public must be educated as to WHY Obama is at fault. If they're not educated many will dismiss the Obama blame as just more politics.
A simple statement on the comments of news stores can do wonders. For example:
"The National Park system is under control of the Secretary of Interior. The Secretary of the Interior is part of Obama's cabinet. These types of orders are coming directly from the White House."
Short, factual and verifiable. Blame Obama but educate people as to WHY he's behind it!
Dirty Shutdowns.
0bama Ridin' Dirty Shutdowns.
The fact that he let illegals rally on mall yesterday and hed plenty of park service gov employeees on job supporting it, but is usbng them locking out legal Americans including WWII vets says it all.
Most people get their information from the evening local and 6:00 national news. The reporters are completely in the tank for Obama and the Democrats. It will never be the Democrats fault.
It all seems hopeless at this point.
Nancy Pelosi actually admitted that in a speech to illegals yesterday...
This is a good point. I saw an article today about an inn in Yorktown that was shutdown because it was on government land. The owner defied the government and decided to open. Towards the end he blamed Congress when he really should have been blaming the president. Congress has nothing to do with what should be shut down and what should remain open-as we've witness with the vets and illegals.
This is all the president's doing just to make people miserable. I think he going to make them defiant instead.
One of the most fun things to do is to go on a Lib web site and write the truth in their comment section; like how Obama let illegals rally on the mall yesterday and had plenty of park service gov. employees on the job supporting it, and used them to lock out legal Americans - including WWII vets (yeppers, I stole that from you sickoflibs - thank you)! You can see their mind explodes in their replies; but you have to know there are readers of your post that are affected by the truth!
Something so predictable would not get far on a DU site,
However an approach that will go far there is to spell out much of the same facts, but in a way that makes it sound like you agree with Obama (and them).
Like "I am glad that Obama is taking a hard stand against those vets, those old bastards vote GOP anyway,
We need him to make it REALLY hurt and then blame the Tea Party for it. I would have loved to see their racist heads explode when they found out about out that our March for Immigration was taking place on the mall in spite of the US park shutdown that kicks them out HAHA.
Obama will destroy them, by the time we get done making American voters lives miserable they will be stringing those Tea party terrorists up from the lamp-posts"
You see the art? You become them but in a unusually truthful way.
Very good! Thanks for the tip!
Fine with me. I dream them up everyday, thanks
I think I have enough material for another extranormal video.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3076803/posts Well this is only anecdotal but I have seen some hope along this line, we need to keep up the pressure.
A video? Sounds cool,I'd like to see it! Have a link?
It was pretty easy to use and it was cheap. First one free and others were a few dollars a piece. I loved that site.
I am shopping around for another one.
This one has been one of my pet peeves so I made it come to life.
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'That might be a problem' LOL
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We are grateful the Guardian promptly expressed its solidarity with Roberto Saviano (In praise of ..., October 16). But this is not enough. An open threat has been made to his life for writing the film Gomorrah, a blistering indictment of the Camorra, the mafia clans of the Naples region, who now dominate international organised crime and have penetrated the formal economy and finance as well as the traditional illicit trades.
They reach into the pockets of the lower middle class. They produce high-fashion labels in sweatshop conditions. They intimidate, terrorise and beggar the poor, dependent and unemployed in the neighbourhoods of north-eastern Naples. They poison the water table and air by illegally disposing of toxic waste. They control the imported produce from China and the far east. Clothes we wear, household goods we rely on, have passed through Naples port and Camorra hands to reach us. The Camorra operates throughout Europe and the world. So we cannot just pass it off as a problem of the backward south of Italy.
The Camorra's threat to Roberto Saviano is an affront to the democratic integrity of Italian society but also a challenge to citizens everywhere. We need to assert our solidarity with Saviano and all those who have stood up to Camorra and mafia rule. Let us make a lot more noise spreading the message of the book and film, swelling the numbers to a veritable movement of popular opposition to Camorra and mafia terror, forcing the Italian state to intervene effectively to assert the democratic will of the people and defend the freedom of this courageous young investigative journalist to live and carry on writing. We also need to force on to the agenda of the EU international action to break the hold of organised crime cartels over the global economy and end their impunity.
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Health inspectors announced an inquiry yesterday into an outbreak of the hospital infection Clostridium difficile which contributed to the deaths of 20 patients at an NHS trust in Kent.
The Healthcare Commission said C difficile had emerged as the most serious hospital-acquired infection, causing more deaths than the superbug MRSA. Its inspectors will look into an outbreak at Maidstone hospital, where 136 patients were diagnosed with the infection between April and June.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS trust said the infection was the definite cause of death of six patients. Another 14 died due to a range of medical problems including C difficile, but the infection was not deemed to be the main cause of death. A further four had C difficile, but it was unlikely to have led to their deaths. The commission said the infection was the major infectious cause of diarrhoea acquired in hospitals in the UK and may cause fatal inflammation of the walls of the intestine.
In July the commission published the findings of an inquiry into three outbreaks of C difficile at Stoke Mandeville hospital near Aylesbury which may have killed at least 41 older people since 2003. Anna Walker, the commission's chief executive, said there were "serious failings on the part of senior managers [at Stoke Mandeville] who did not follow advice on stopping the spread of infection".
On this occasion the inquiry has been launched at the request of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells trust and its strategic health authority.
Nigel Ellis, the commission's head of investigations, said: "We recognise that outbreaks of infection such as C difficile are not always easy to control, but when they do happen they pose a very serious risk to patient safety. We need to find out what happened, what systems the trust has in place to ensure this does not happen again and whether further improvements are needed to protect the safety of patients." A report is not expected until next year.
The trust said it had 136 patients diagnosed with C difficile between April and June. They included people who came to the hospital with the infection as well as those who contracted it while they were there. It took measures to deal with the outbreak, including asking GPs not to send patients to hospital if their only symptom was diarrhoea, changing its antibiotics policy, placing patients with diarrhoea symptoms "in the most appropriate setting" and providing extra nurses and cleaners.
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British crafter Donya Coward's beaded, lacey creations.
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Ten years ago, Donya Coward was a recent graduate of the knitwear fashion design program at Nottingham Trent University (UK). On a lark, she made some brooches from odd scraps she had lying around. Next came a children's story illustrated with fabric faces. But her craft and career path really soared when she started to make full-blown animal sculptures that she refers to as "textile taxidermy."
These eco-friendly, three-dimensional works are constructed with layers of knit and crochet and completed by a fine "skin" of embroidery and beading. When describing her process, Coward emphasizes her use of "antique, vintage and up-cycled haberdashery, laces, fabrics and embroideries," and adds that, for her, "it is important to preserve the craftsmanship and skills of days gone and give them a new identity."
She certainly has made her mark with her intricate and lovely dog heads, banners and full-sized figures. She takes commissions, and all her work is done by hand—definitely well worth the wait they might require.
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Jill Breitner is a dog trainer with a mission: to make us aware of how dogs communicate by showing us how to "read" them. She developed her Dog Decoder app to do just that.
A helpful and handy primer on canine body language, it demonstrates the ways dogs let us know they're scared, excited, cautious, willing and so forth. As Breitner explains, "If we understood what dogs try so hard to tell us, there would be fewer people bitten and fewer dogs ending up in shelters." The app highlights 60 different poses/situations; each one ("butt sniff," for example) comes with a helpful description that points out some common misconceptions, or the circumstances in which a dog will exhibit it.
A great tool for newbie dog people and those of us who need to brush up on dog talk. dogdecoder.com
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Do you love dogs and ready for a change in your life? Are you interested in that encore career that you've long dreamt of—one where you combine your interest in dogs with learning and teaching?
More and more people are turning to online education to broaden their knowledge and learn new skills. Dog training is among the professions embracing online education, and none does so better than Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior (KPA).
KPA is an innovative institution committed to educating, certifying, and promoting the next generation of animal trainers. Students of all ages enroll in the Dog Trainer Professional program and graduate to become Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners (CTPs).
Since launching KPA in 2007, Karen Pryor has added several new courses including an online beginner course, Dog Trainer Foundations. "We developed this course to give the average person a jump start on becoming a trainer," she says. "But even if you aren't looking to become a professional trainer, this course will help you understand the basics so you can apply it at home with your own pets. It is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about training or just connect with your dog in a way you never have before."
She also lauds the convenience of KPA and says its perfect for the average pet owner. "KPA maximizes your learning while minimizing the disruption to your life. Plus, you can continue working while you take your career to the next level."
KPA courses are taken online with the exception of the Dog Trainer Professional program. That program has an online component in addition to hands-on workshops that take place in locations all around the country. The quality of education combined with the convenience of online learning is great for students who require some flexibility in order to participate in the program.
Successful candidates must complete the program, earning the equivalent of an "A" on each component of the assessment, and pledge to uphold the high standards and practices of Karen Pryor Academy. "Our graduates are not only skilled trainers, they are excellent teachers," said Karen. "I'm proud to be able to welcome our graduates to the growing family of KPA-Certified dog trainers nationwide."
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Dog's Life: Travel
On the road with Kelly E. Carter and Lucy
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Kelly E. Carter, who's visited more than 40 countries on six continents, has serious travel cred. She also loves dogs, especially her long-time companion, Lucy. Lucky for her, she's able to indulge both passions. Lucky for us, she writes about them in her newest book, The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel. Recently, she took time to answer a few questions—actually, a lot of questions!
Q: What kinds of changes in dog-friendly travel have you seen in the past 10 years?
A: It has gotten easier! The quarantine rules in the United Kingdom and Hawaii are among the biggest changes. Two years ago, the UK brought its procedures into line with the European Union, thus allowing pets to enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine as long as they meet certain requirements. Hawaii, the only rabies-free state in the U.S., still has a 120-day quarantine but several years ago, implemented a five-day-or-less release program that allows people to take their pets with them after they arrive. But you must start the process more than four months in advance, and it isn't cheap. Australia also just reduced its quarantine from 30 days to 10 days, which is still long, but it's a start.
Another difference is the level of amenities lavished on pets at hotels. Doggie room-service menus, massages and canine concierges are just some of the perks for four-legged guests. Guest-room phones at the Hotel Palomar, a Kimpton hotel in Dallas, even have a "pet concierge" button for pet-related requests. While it used to be very hard to find a dog-friendly hotel on the Strip in Las Vegas, now, you have quite a selection—the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Four Seasons, THEhotel at Mandalay Bay, Vdara and six hotels under the Caesars Entertainment umbrella boast pet-friendly status. All have designated outdoor areas for dogs, which is a necessity in a place like Las Vegas, where the Strip is often crowded (plus, dogs are only allowed there between 5 a.m. and noon) and there isn't an abundance of grass.
Q: What do you look for when you fly with Lucy?
A: I always check seatguru.com before I purchase my ticket to find out if a particular aircraft has reduced legroom. If I'm flying business or first class, I make sure Lucy is allowed as well. Many airlines with lie-flat beds in their premium cabins only allow pets in coach because of rules that require all carry-on bags to be stowed for takeoff and landing. Some airlines, such as American Airlines and Swiss Air, will put pet carriers elsewhere for takeoff and landing, which is great.
I haven't put Lucy in the cargo hold and would try to avoid doing so, but I know many people have no choice but to transport their pets this way. While it helps that the Department of Transportation requires airlines to file monthly reports on incidents involving the loss, injury or death of animals, the reports don't prevent uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous situations. I always advise people who want to take their pets with them to research all their options.
Q: What do you look for in a dog-friendly hotel?
A: While cute dog dishes and plush beds are very much appreciated, what I really value is printed information on local pet services, such as veterinarians and groomers, dog boutiques, dog-friendly restaurants, and dog parks. I'm also grateful when hotels have a designated area for dogs to take care of their business, with pick-up bags and a trash receptacle. Some hotels pride themselves on not having trashcans throughout the common areas, and I've ended up taking a poop bag back to my room.
Q: What's been your most memorable stay?
A: Domestically, it was at Palm Springs' La Quinta Resort & Club, where Lucy and I enjoyed a "Me & My Best Buddy" massage, a side-by-side treatment in the Canine Suite. What a terrific bonding experience that was. We were there during the holidays a couple of years ago, and there must have been at least 20 other dogs staying at the hotel. There were dogs everywhere, and I had a ball playing with pooches of all sizes. It warmed my heart to see so many dogs included in families' holiday travels.
Internationally, it was at the Palais Hansen Kempinski in Vienna. I was blown away by the attention showered on Lucy. The staff found her photo online before we arrived. When we checked into our suite, there was a brochure with Lucy on the cover, listing an array of local dog services, boutiques and an in-room doggie-dining menu. She had turndown service, which included fresh bottled water in her bowl and a personalized note card with pink hearts wishing her sweet dreams. When we checked out, the hotel surprised me with a framed gallery of photos that included Lucy and several of Vienna's top attractions, as well as a note thanking Lucy for her stay. These perks are standard for all pet-toting travelers.
Q: What separates a four-star from a one-star stay?
A: Although one-star hotels can't offer the pet amenities and services that four-star hotels do, they can offer the same love to canines. Pats on my dog's head from the housekeeping staff and a smile from the front desk clerk when I take Lucy out for a walk go a long way in brightening my stay at budget hotels.
These days, travelers can expect a lot at four-star hotels. Pick-up bags should be at the front desk or bell stand. The concierge should know where the closest dog park is, be able to tell me the name of the closest pet boutique without looking it up and suggest a few dog-friendly restaurants and pet sitters. Bonus points for sharing info on dog-walking and dog-sitting services.
Q: What was one of your most important lessons about traveling with dogs?
A: Know the law before you go. As just a small example, if you're accustomed to feeding your dog from the table, you may be surprised to find that some cities require dogs to be on the outside of a railing of a dog-friendly restaurant, not at your feet, and that feeding dogs at some pet-friendly restaurants is a no-no.
Q: When you're in another country, does having a dog make it easier or more difficult to navigate?
A: Carrying an American passport may not endear you to foreigners worldwide, but walking a dog often does. Assuming you're able to communicate in some form, a dog gives you an excuse to strike up a conversation with a local pet person by asking about dog parks or where to buy food.
Not long after Lucy and I moved to Italy in 2003, I met a British woman who had moved into my apartment building in Florence a couple of days before I arrived. A few weeks after getting settled, she and I went out to lunch. Everybody on the street stopped to say hi to me, which shocked my new neighbor. She hadn't met any locals and couldn't understand how I had become so popular in such a short time. I told her it was Lucy's doing. People stopped me so they could play with her. I've gotten in good with hotel management because of Lucy as well. Hotels in Nice, Martinique and Amsterdam offered to keep her at the front desk while I left the hotel to work for extended hours.
Q: Have you always had a dog?
A: When I was growing up in Los Angeles, there was never a time when our family didn't have at least one dog. Over the years, we had a couple of Poodles, a German Shepherd, a St. Bernard, a Husky/German Shepherd mix and three Pit Bulls. Because dogs have always been part of my life, I've been keenly aware of their loyalty and companionship for as long as I can remember. I always knew that I would have a dog and would name her Lucy (a family name); "have kids" was never on my to-do list. Timing was the big issue. Ironically, I traveled too much to get a pet when I began my journalism career. I was a sportswriter and on the road all the time, including four years as a beat writer covering the Lakers, every game, home and away.
When I switched to entertainment writing, my travel slowed down just enough that I could get a small dog to accompany me. Though I didn't plan on it, Lucy served as the icebreaker when I interviewed Hollywood's biggest celebrities. To this day, every time I see Denzel Washington, he looks inside my purse for Lucy though it's been 12 years since he first met her. I've been in a relationship for the last three years, but before that, I was a die-hard singleton who came home to an empty house and was always alone in hotel rooms until I brought Lucy into my life. Although she's as aloof as a cat, she's such a hoot—her tiny stature is paired with a big personality and a high opinion of herself. Sometimes I think I'm going to squeeze her to death because I hug her so hard.
Q: Have you ever had a larger dog?
A: Four years before getting Lucy, I had a Sheltie named Deena for a couple of months. A friend gave her to me, then took her back. That's another story! I didn't have her long enough to take any trips with her, but she accompanied me plenty around LA. She was so sweet and beautiful. I'm still partial to Shelties. Maybe I'll get one at some point! But for now, I get my fix as a volunteer at Pets Unlimited's animal shelter in San Francisco. Every so often, there's a big dog at the shelter and even if I'm not scheduled to walk it, I find time to socialize with the pooch.
I'm so jealous of people whose four-legged friends can keep up with them during outdoor activities. I know some small dogs can do it, but my Lucy is not one of them, especially at 13. I take her to Alta Plaza Park in San Francisco's Pacific Heights almost every morning just so I can gaze at the big dogs playing fetch. Then I power walk at Crissy Field, where I smile at the big dogs running in the water and playing on the beach with their guardians. One day, that will be me, I think to myself.
Kelly's (Off-the-Beaten Track) Picks
If you travel with your co-pilot, you know that Carmel, Provincetown and Taos are among the top go-to destinations. We asked Kelly for tips on places with charms that were perhaps not quite so well known, and she shared a few of her discoveries.
Savannah, which has grown in popularity in recent years, has dog fountains in some of its squares and welcomes dogs in some museums. And a few of its pedicab drivers will double as dog sitters so their people can sightsee. (More here.)
Colorado Springs has an unbelievable number of dog-friendly attractions, not to mention Bear Creek Dog Park, one of the best.
Washington's Yakima Valley has a slew of dog-friendly wineries. Lake Placid is heavenly for dogs all year long. A dog will never grow bored in Banff. And I was surprised to find what a terrific place Huntington Beach is for dogs.
Pick up or download a copy of Kelly's new book, The Dog Lover's Guide to Travel, for more places to explore. To learn more about Kelly visit kellyecarter.com or go to TheJetSetPets.com for a host of great travel tips and resources.
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For the yarn and needle set, there is an adorable new pattern book, Knit Your Own Zoo, from the same crafty aces, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne, who brought us Knit Your Own Dog. With this new work you can try your hand at needling up a wolf (check out the pattern PDF) or 23 other wildlife critters, such as an elephant, giraffe, panda or kangaroo with its own little joey. Knit Your Own Zoo is published by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers.
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Orange Juice in Bishop's GardenOrange Juice in Bishop's Garden follows the life of 18 teens of the last pre-Internet generation growing up in 1990s Washington, DC. Created by Otessa Ghadar, it has sparked a loyal following among fans in 145+ countries. In fact, demand is such that the show is now subtitled in French, German, and other languages to even better reach those audiences. The show has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for making a positive contribution to the LGBT community. It fills a void in youth storytelling while it unveils teen experiences without the filter and glamorization often found in mainstream media and Hollywood production companies. OJBG is also the recipient of numerous awards, including ones from the Telly Awards, the Webby Awards, the LA Web Series Festival, among others.
The Wild West of FilmOtessa Ghadar has been breaking ground in new media since 2007 and is widely praised for her pioneer work in the web series format. Her book, The Wild West of Film, takes readers step by step through the script-to-screen process. It focuses on specifics of the "small screen," including short form script-writing and story structure, budgeting and breakdowns, post-production for online viewing, self-distribution, best practices for social media, film festival lists & strategies, and more. The Wild West of Film: Social Media, Chapter 8 of the full book, is now being used for a course at American University. The full book and each individual chapter are available as an ebook or in paperback.
DC Web & Digital Media Festival (DC Web Fest)Otessa Ghadar is the founder of Washington, DC's first ever new media festival. The DC Web & Digital Media Festival (DC Web Fest) is also the first festival that concentrates on future technology and entrepreneurship. The 4th Annual DC Web Fest is currently in planning.
Short StoriesIn addition to OJBG and The Wild West of Film, Otessa Ghadar writes fiction stories that explore themes of nostalgia, childhood, and city life. Through her work, she seeks to provide honest and diverse portrayals of American life while being thought-provoking and sincere. Utopia, based on the true events of a mentally unwell woman who finds her way into the lion's den at the National Zoo, is a short story exploring the final and faint internal moments of a woman's life. A new short story, Green, is coming soon.
This is Our YouthA photo exhibition by Otessa Marie Ghadar held at Coldwell Banker's Art 14 from August 24, 2016 through October 24, 2016.
This is Our Youth is nostalgia in the present — Capturing the scenes of DC summer from the POV of its youth
Documenting how they interact in and with their city
And creating a paean to those fleeting and sweet days of summer vacation
This Must Be The Place"This Must Be The Place" is a photo and video exhibition exploring a story about finding those moments in time, like tears lost in the rain. Ultimately it is about searching, sometimes failing, but truly celebrating those moments, however fleeting, when we find our lost time, when our echoes reach us again. The exhibition will be held at the Fathom Gallery. For additional information please click here.
Transformer 13th Annual Silent Auction and Benefit PartyOtessa's work has been selected for the event being held this November 19th, 2016. Click here for additional details.
Cultural Capital: New Venues & Vehicles For Women in FilmOn January 25th, 2017 Otessa will be leading a Culture Capital "State of the Union" discussion on the role of women in the media in addition to screening her video art. For additional information please follow this link.


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Louise Ketley: Fairytale EndingMature
After a week or so of being laid up in hospital I was happy when I was eventually discharged and we were all able to go home. Well I say home, home for the others but not for me or even Silas.
We all piled into the large police van which was taking us home looking relieved to be going home but also maybe a little sad.
"Wow, what an eventful month" Harry said sighing dramatically; Aimee rested her head affectionately on his shoulder. "Yeah and we still have our punishment to do when we get back and then it's off to uni" Aimee said.
"I can't believe that we are all off to university, who would have thought it!" Flossie chimed in with a grin. "Yeah It's madness, I can remember meeting you all for the first time" Aimee said, "You were playing bumper cars with a cardboard car cutout when I first met you" Aimee said to Harry pulling him into a kiss.
We all chatted animatedly in the back of the police van for the entire journey home, all laughing and crying and discussing how fantastic the roadtrip had been, even though Harry had written off the RV, we had been chased across the states and we had to make fake identities – Harry's new identity seemed to have stuck as Aimee insisted on calling him Harold from now on.
"Hey I know our roadtrip didn't exactly go to plan, but I think that in 4 years time, when we have all finished uni we should all go away for our gap year, maybe not a roadtrip, maybe a 5 star hotel?" Aimee suggested and we all nodded and murmured our agreement in unison. "You too Lou, you're part of the group now" Flossie said pulling me into a hug.
We spent the next couple of weeks doing charity work to make up for our 'crimes' but as soon as that was over Silas packed up all his belongings and after an emotional goodbye we climbed onto a train which would take us to West Virginia – and to our new life together.
"We would like to promote you to Police Constable Officer Ketley, throughout the past month and a bit you have demonstrated real courage, especially when it came to confronting people who are meant to be protecting people - fellow policemen." The current police constable informed me, making me scream with happiness.
Since the press conference, the people involved in the illegal wrongdoings and the murder of many innocent people had been arrested and had been trialed and imprisoned and now the police were more reliable than ever. The bullet wound in my side was a constant reminder of my courage and willingness to help and protect people from harm.
My life was back on track, I had my dream job, and my dream boyfriend who loved me for me and who would cherish me forever and I never wanted that to change.
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It's always great to see one of our wonderful cities through the eyes of another.
Fredens' trip to DC
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I and my friend are going to a vacation in Washington, DC. We taking an airplane and we are flow nonstop. We are taking the fly at 5:35 am arrive at 9:00am in Washington. At Washington we spend $99. And take a taxi to a hotel in Washington DC called Hampton Inn Washington. When we walk to the lobby I saw the chairs and all the beautiful staff they had in the lobby. Then check the bedroom. It was so beautiful and smells very good and looks nice. The bed was clean there was a television, a computer and two beds they were poster in the wall and two pillows at each bed.
The first day when I and my friend wake up in the morning, I couldn't believe it was the second day in Washington DC. And we decided that we want something to eat and we ask the people are there any good restaurants around there. And they said there are. What is the name of it, they say there are so many restaurant in there
Me and my friend didn't stay at the same hotel. But this morning I decided to visit that National Air Space Museum. I took a Metrorail/metro bus. It wasn't far. It took like four blocks. We passed a lot of museums. When I got there I saw lot of people. It was my first day at the museum; it was a little exciting for me, because it was my first day. And when I got inside of the museum I saw lots of artwork called the stars tonight in the second floor and walking to the moon. It was a show. Then I went back to the first floor to see more stuff and it was going to be a wonderful time, I knew it would. The things that I saw were for free. There more things to see on the second floor. When I went to the first floor, I was hungry then I bought something to eat at the Wright Place Food Court. I order Donatos Pizzeria. I didn't buy anything to bring home from the museum. Then went back to the hotel, took a bath, and went to sleep
After I visit the museum that night I had good night sleep. When I wake up I look and said I want to go to a theater to see a play. As I walk to the lobby I saw a news paper about a play that is playing tonight at the national theatre called Fiddler on the roof with Harvey Fierstein. It sound fun to me. The ticket was sale at the hotel. So I buy one it didn't cost much. And I take any line to the metro center to get to the theater. It wasn't that far to get to the theater. When I got there I took a seat in front to saw the play very well. When the actors start the play I was very excited about the play, the play called Fiddler on the roof. It so funny I laugh a lot I even meat new friend and I also my friend Rousler was passing was going somewhere, so we talked a little and he just go where he was head it and I took a taxi to put me in front of the hotel. When I got there their people that's was working ask me how was the play. I told them it was very funny and excited. Again I order food and watch television also play games (like fighting, shooting, and racing). I take a shower and went to sleep.
Again, I had a good time at the play and when I woke up I order food like chicken, rice and other food. My stomach was full now I watch television, and then played game. And I decided I wanted to go for a walk. Then I walk to the lobby. One of the men who were working asked me where I was going today. I said I don't know. Then he said why don't you go to the Vietnam memorial to see the big wall. A big wall, yes you can take any metro line, thank you man. Then I took an orange line to the Vietnam Memorial. It put me near at the big wall. It was beautiful and was hundred feet long. The real name was the Vietnam Veteran's memorial at 17th street Constitution Avenue N.W. Washington, DC. I touched the wall and there was name of soldier who died all over the wall
I couldn't believe what I had research, I discovered about a beautiful shopping store and was beautiful and had everything inside. I buy a transformers toy for my brother then brought an iPods. It didn't cost much cause there had a sale going on. And took metro to go everywhere I did not go yet. I had fun; go to park, to game stop and other activity for fun. Then back at the hotel and sleep until it was tomorrow and woke up again. Jump all over the place and jump on bed. Went skateboard and ride bike then it was late I took a bath and went to sleep because I was leaving early in the morning I had to get up at 5:00 am and arrive home by 10:30 am.
When it was around four clocks I got up, take a shower, brush my teeth and eat and when it was 4:30 I walked to the lobby and saw the working people. That trip to Washington DC was very educational and was fun. I will miss the hotel and the people that was working in the hotel. And I paid the price for the hotel, was not much money. And take a taxi put me at the airport and meet my friend. We got there on time and took the blue jet again with nonstop. On the airplane the people gave soda and chips. But I buy some food. Then we got to Boston by 10:ooam. My parent come pick me up and said bye to my friend. I had a good time in Washington DC; I wish I could go to Washington DC again.


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My mom sent me this--lol.
Those are too funny.
I put the Storm Trooper one eating the Mickey ice cream as my desk top at work. I looooove Storm Troopers!
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I liked that one too-- stopped on it for awhile. Think I'll use it as dektop for awhile lol.
They have that basic image as a pin, you know!
Those are all great! Poor little Ewoks!
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The Eastern Main Road is a major road in Trinidad and Tobago running from Port of Spain in the west to Sangre Grande in the east. The towns of the East-West Corridor are strung along its route. Until the construction of the Churchill-Roosevelt Highway (in 1941) and the Beetham Highway (in 1955-56) the Eastern Main Road was the main route of travel between Port of Spain and Arima. Along much of its length, the Eastern Main Road is notoriously congested.
The Eastern Main Road began as the camino real (royal road) between Port of Spain and Tunapuna. By the 1840s it was extended to Arima, and in the 1880s it was extended to Sangre Grande, to serve the cacao-producing districts in eastern Trinidad.
It is connected to the Queen's Park Savannah by the Lady Young Road.
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- Anthony, Michael (2001). Historical Dictionary of Trinidad and Tobago. Scarecrow Press, Inc. Lanham, Md., and London. ISBN 0-8108-3173-2.
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Boston Tries Its Hand At Artist Housing
"It might take some artistic imagination, but the industrial neighborhood of Readville in Hyde Park is preparing for a big influx of artists.
With property costs rising in neighborhoods where artists have traditionally congregated -- Fort Point Channel, for example -- developers see Hyde Park as an affordable alternative for those who want to remain in an urban setting. The Boston Redevelopment Authority recently approved what will be the city's largest market-rate, unsubsidized live-work artist development, the 62-unit Lofts at Westinghouse, on the campus of a large industrial site, where Boston mayor and Hyde Park native Thomas M. Menino once punched a clock, as did his father.
'We're excited about it because this is the first time we'll really see what the demand is for market-rate artist space,' said Heidi Burbidge, senior project manager of the BRA's Artist Space Initiative."


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ION just announced that it has picked up two dramas that originated on USA Network: Burn Notice and White Collar. Each show was a top rated scripted cable original series among 25-to-54 year olds on the nights they aired, and ranked among the top 10 dramas for those making $100k+, ION says. They join a line up that includes Psych (originally on USA), Leverage (TNT), and Monk (USA).
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Yes, but when will Ion air The Listener?
Does that mean they're going to stop being the "Criminal Minds All The Time" network?
Much better than what they used to be when they were PAX and i…expanding their programming and hours but they need to insert some comedies and some other alternative programming and I don't mean talk or reality shows. Can you believe it was 15 years ago this month when PAX first premiered.
Is ION ever going to have original series?
They are producing new Flashpoint episodes – not their original but still.
How bout a little love for the hard or king acquisition executive who worked her tail off to secure this deal. Creating some economy and an aftermarket for well executed shows that families want to watch to gather. Bravo to ion! Do they still have that frqudrunningnthenplace?
That's great, but will they show them constantly (loke Psych or Criminal Minds) or like Leverage (which is never on)?
That's great. But right now it looks like they've taken "Psych" off the schedule, and it's not being shown anywhere else. It was one Saturday marathon I looked forward to.
You are only about 30 months behind the mark on that with Flashpoint. It was announced in January 2011 and the final episode was shown in December 2012 in Canada and January 2013 in USA.
The Listener is about halfway through its 4th season in Canada and ion is still just sitting on it.
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Car insurance rates are like fingerprints. It varies with the different kinds of coverage opted for. The cost of your insurance depends on a lot of factors apart from the type of coverage you choose. It depends on you, your car, your driving record, your location i.e., where you live and drive etc. Even from state to state insurance rates vary starkly. All these factors come into the picture when your car insurance rates are decided. In the case of states where there is a high rate of auto thefts, traffic, accidents and other risks you are required to pay a high premium for your auto insurance. But primarily, the rates depend on the coverage you carry.
The rates of the insurance vary with the coverage, with the minimum rate being for the Minimum Insurance Requirements that the law requires every vehicle to have. However, this does not provide for much in the aspect of protection in the case of accident, and as such should not be the only insurance covered even though it is low cost. Liability coverage costs more than the minimum insurance requirements but it ensures that your property is protected. However, on being found at fault, even in the occasion of your damages being covered, the premium may rise up significantly. Then there is the cost-effective umbrella liability policy, in which you can subscribe different policies such as home and vehicle insurance under the same company and avail attractive rates and good discounts.
The rate of the premium also depends on the state of your car. The insurance rates are decided by the safety ratings given by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The agency conducts tests and comes out with ratings based on which the insurance rates are calculated.
Another factor which determines car insurance rates is the driving record. Being involved in accidents with the fault being on your head, the insurance companies hike the premiums. If, with a bad driving record, you don't qualify for any auto insurance coverage, you get assigned to an assigned risk pool, since insurance is mandatory on all vehicles. The company to insure the driver with poor record will be chosen at random from the pool. The premiums for such a programme will be extremely high, for up to three years until the record is cleared. Such a driver has no say in the choice of the auto insurance company providing the coverage.
The high insurance rates can be curbed to a great extend by availing discounts. First and foremost way is to convince the insurance company that you're a safe driver. A clean record goes a long way in keeping the premiums reasonable as well as for availing discounts. Air bags, anti-lock brakes, anti-theft and certain safety measures in your car further reduces the rates. Low mileage drivers, infrequent drivers, student drivers with good grades, and even older persons can get discounts. The trick is to know your coverage, know all the available coverage, know what you really need, and also know the discounts available. But nothing beats getting a good car insurance rate than safe driving.
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Ravens' Caldwell focused on beating former team
Jim Caldwell spent 10 years doing his best to help the Indianapolis Colts win.
Now Baltimore's offensive coordinator, he is focused on them losing.
Caldwell and the Ravens host the Colts on Sunday in a first-round playoff game. Although Caldwell still has warm feelings for his former organization, he's intent upon putting together a strong game plan for Baltimore's offense.
Caldwell was the Colts' head coach from 2009-11. He was hired to be Baltimore's quarterbacks coach last February and promoted to offensive coordinator last month. Caldwell likes his role, but still wants to be an NFL head coach.
He says, "Anybody in this business would certainly like to get to the point where they reach the top of their profession. ... I'm no different."
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Engineered for optimal stability, traction and support on the trail, these hikers are also vented to keep your feet from overheating when the path gets a bit challenging. Breathable mesh in the uppers allows air to circulate through the shoe. The padded tongue and collar ensure a secure and comfortably snug fit. Theyre outfitted with pull loops for easy on and off. A generously sized toe guard protects the front of your foot from rocks and other trail hazards. Keens S3 Heel Support Structure guards and stabilizes the back of your foot. The design incorporates a torsional stability ESS shank that works to provide sure footing on varied terrain and surfaces. 4mm multidirectional lugs on the outsole bite into the ground, but also shed dirt, mud and debris with every stride. Ht: 6. Avg. wt: 2.2 lbs./pair. Mens sizes: 8-14 medium width. Half sizes to 12. Colors: Olive, Brindle. Size: 9. Color: Brindle. Gender: Male. Age Group: Adult. - $74.88