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"Sweater, n.: garment worn by child when its mother is feeling chilly."
Ambrose Bierce
I took this shot a few weeks back and neglected to post it. The shot is from the East bank of the Willamette River, looking W/NW toward the south shoreline of downtown Portland, beneath the Marquam Bridge.
The midge, buzzer, gnat, chironomid fly pattern represents the seemingly ever present small insect that hatches in all manner of waters almost year 'round. Larva, pupa or adult patterns are tiny morsels that trout find available when almost nothing else is 'coming off' (emerging/hatching) the waters in the Winter and part of the mix the rest of the year. Like popcorn in the food chain of life.
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If you know what I'm talking about you're my people. If not, let me give you a hint just in case you want to start using that lingo too.
You've probably had amazing rides or runs at home. We're all masters of our own backyards and if there were ribbons for those amazing runs we'd have enough for a full blanket.
But when you get in the competition arena, the shit hits the fan and it goes from bad to worse. Your confidence is in the tank and your horse is all over the map. Zigs, zags, touring, spooking – bad times and slow runs.
You weren't there for your horse, you weren't the leader he needed. In other words, you shit the bed.
Now that we all know what I'm talking about, let's talk about why this happens.
There are actually several reasons this could happen.
1. Your muscle memory isn't properly trained (bad habits have not been reprogrammed) so you do the same old things. We'll revert to this under pressure.
2. You're not trusting your homework. Not trusting your horse, not trusting your body.
3. Lack of confidence and not managing your energy. You're not finding your ideal performance state. This is the sweet spot, the zone where your horse needs your energy to be, to be the most effective leader/rider.
4. Having too many things to think about. Usually the cause of choke, more than shitting the bed, but it can contribute. Our brain can only process so much at the time, after that it shuts down or reverts to the subconscious programs.
5. Flight, fright or freeze takes over when your emotions and nerves take over and your body completely shuts down (this is kind of like the reaction you might have if you came upon a Grizzly bear).
6. Piss poor preparation. You have entered something without your horse being properly prepared. Or you don't have the skills or experience to be doing what you're doing (like going faster than you and your horse don't have the timing for yet).
7. Unrealistic expectations. You're asking for something your horse isn't ready for yet. Not all horses can be "ridden for the win" and some take a long time before they are ready for that. (Um you kind of shit the bed before you entered here if we're doing right for our horse).
8. You're over mounted. You're not as good of a rider as your horse needs for his skill set and moves which causes you to lose confidence with that first ass slap you get and….you STB.
9. You're worried about what other people think. You've put pressure on yourself to do good to impress someone. Maybe even to justify your hobby to family members.
10. Winning is everything to you. You have to win, you want to win more than anything and you need the money to pay your next event you're already entered in. This is more pressure than you can handle.
and 1 more to hit us home and because I love the number 11….
11. You associate your self worth with your performance in the arena. Subconsciously you don't actually believe you are worthy of a win so you sabotage your performance and you guessed it – you shit the bed.
As you can see, there can be a lot going on within, that can contribute to a really crappy performance in the arena. One of the most important steps to overcoming this is to be aware of what exactly is the root cause for your kerfluffle in the arena.
So go back over my list and see which apply to you. Put some thought into why this matters to you and I know there are several you will be able to make changes all on your own.
If there's some you still need help with, be sure to sign up for my newsletter and keep an eye out for more tips and the notice for when Mental Toughness Boot Camp starts to enroll in February. I have all the steps you need to overcome all the above in boot camp.


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The blood ain't dry in Karrada. The pure blood of more than 300 martyrs didn't even dry yet in Karrada for God's sake, we're still counting, identifying and mourning our fallen, and these ISIS maniacs unleash their hellishness on Iraqis once again. This time the target is the shrine of Sayyed Muhammad Ibn Ali al-Hadi, the son of Shi'a Islam's Tenth Imam (A.S.) and the brother of Shi'a Islam's Eleventh Imam Hassan al-Askari (A.S.), in the Salahuddine Province town of Balad. First a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate of the holy site and then terrorist gunmen opened fire on pilgrims in the midst of celebrating Eid al-Fitr. The martyr count is at least 37 and is expected to rise, as is the wounded count which currently stands at 62. This isn't the first time Balad has been struck with murderous chaos. Just last May, MossadDaesh shooters opened fire on the Fourat Café, brutally and senselessly slaughtering 14 Iraqi Real Madrid fans gathering to discuss all the latest from the football world. Yesterday a harmless sports event. Today a sanctity. What will be hit tomorrow la sama7 ALLAH (God forbid)? It feels like there is no village, town, city or province in Iraq that doesn't know bloodshed, heartbreak and trauma. Continue reading Iraqis In Balad Bleed Again: New ISIS Massacre At Holy Shrine At Salahuddine


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To understand what Obama's general remarks on these areas for reform and investment really mean, it is instructive to look towards the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), otherwise known as the Recovery Act or the Stimulus, that included many of the same priorities discussed below.
Energy. One of the top priorities for many public agencies, including school districts and municipalities, is the need to become more efficient not just in their provision of public services, but also in their basic operational costs. A key program in the ARRA, the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) provided funds to public agencies to implement energy-saving technologies - including those focused on enhanced efficiency or alternative energy sources. With most federal funding in the energy sector focused on research, development, or commercialization, there is a void of funding opportunities like the EECBGs that fund the actual implementation of such technologies. The money that does fund it is administered at the state level and often subject to budget cuts or outright elimination as states face over a collective $100 billion shortfall this year. A revised national energy policy that aims to reach Obama's goal of 80 percent clean energy usage by 2035 will likely require additional supports similar to EECBGs that allow public agencies to pursue "greener" options for keeping the lights on.
Education. Obama most clearly emphasized his intent to use his track record of progress through the Recovery Act to inform his approach to education. Obama specifically cited the $4 billion grant program, Race to the Top, as a key motivator for states to achieve the kinds of reforms that have long remained relegated to policy papers - including teacher tenure reform and higher academic standards.
"Race to the Top is the most meaningful reform of our public schools in a generation. For less than 1 percent of what we spend on education each year, it has led over 40 states to raise their standards for teaching and learning," Obama stated when discussing education.
With a long-overdue reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and relatively close policy positioning between Obama and the newly empowered Republicans, education may be the likeliest target for bipartisan compromise. Expect in any new version of the ESEA to be grant programs such as a modified Race to the Top and Investing in Innovation, as well as other supports for teacher professional development. Given the success of Race to the Top in achieving reform even before awarding any grants, it is likely these new and extended grant programs will continue to remain competitive, rather formula-based.
Infrastructure. Similarly to energy and education policy, much of what Obama's State of the Union addressed could be traced back to the Recovery Act with highlights in the areas of transportation and expanded access to broadband. Obama noted that new economic prosperity would rely in large part on building the "fastest, most reliable ways to move people, goods, and information" throughout the country and world.
Grantseekers may recall this included multi-billion dollar Recovery Act grant programs such as high-speed rail and the broadband technology opportunities and broadband initiatives programs. The administration has already launched its effort to build on the promise of high-speed rail, calling for $53 billion to be spent over the next five years on developing a new network of lightning-fast trains to America. Obama has also pushed for developing an infrastructure bank composed of public and private capital that would award funds to projects based on merit (similar to grant programs), rather than by earmark or formula. The Universal Services Fund, which administers programs meant to help expand internet access (such as E-Rate), is likewise moving towards implementing changes to its programs.
President Obama reiterated much of what he has already made clear his administration considers priorities for the 21st century - a new paradigm of energy creation, distribution, and consumption; a reformed education system that continues to produce the best and the brightest; and a focus on (literally) rebuilding and reimaging America.
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Getty Images Contributor Mitchell Kanashkevich Joins LUMIX Ambassador Programme
Panasonic is pleased to welcome travel/documentary photographer, Mitchell Kanashkevich to the LUMIX Ambassador programme.
Panasonic is pleased to welcome travel/documentary photographer, Mitchell Kanashkevich to the LUMIX Ambassador programme.
Along with his fellow ambassadors Mitchell will be helping to inspire avid photographers and videographers to benefit from all the functions and features of Panasonic's LUMIX range of cameras.
When asked about the advantages of LUMIX cameras he said, "LUMIX cameras have opened up countless possibilities for my photography. I can shoot in places and in situations where I would've never even tried before.
Very importantly, the cameras are light-weight. I can take them with me all the time and have all that power, all those features anywhere. "
Mitchell describes himself as 'a tirelessly curious world wanderer and a travel/documentary photographer.' whose main interest is in people, 'I'm especially fascinated by surviving, evolving ancient traditions. People working in unique, challenging conditions and those who live in close bond with nature.
The stories I'm drawn to are generally those that I come across on the road, by chance. They're outside of what the mass media generally shows us about our planet. I want my images to provide just a tiny bit of a window into those worlds, those lives which don't get much, if any coverage.'
His range of subjects is fairly broad, but whether he's photographing nomadic shepherds in India, life in the last traditional villages of Eastern Europe or sulfur miners working in a volcanic crater, he has one common aim which is always the same – to capture the human element.
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For tips on how to capture photos like Mitchell and take your photography to the next level visit the LUMIX ACADEMY.
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Live Your Best Life at Our Morrisville, NC Apartments
Anyone who lives in North Carolina will tell you why they think their part of the state is the best, but those who reside in Morrisville have the proof to back it up. This beautiful little slice of Carolina has been named one of the "Top 100 Places to Live in the U.S." in 2017 by Time Magazine. And, we couldn't agree more with all those accolades. Location, location, location is for sure the big winner here.
We also love the spirit of entrepreneurship and innovation that this community offers. The nearby Research Triangle Park brings together business, government, and universities, creating a fantastic energy. Of course, it's not all heavy thinking here. This is a neighborhood where people gather to relax, connect, and unwind as well. Check out the spacious deck at the Chatham Hill Winery, take a jog along the paved Northwoods Greenway, and visit the Crabtree Mall for some "retail therapy."
If this is the best place to live in North Carolina, we certainly wanted to create a community that raises the bar as well. The Marq at Weston is a mixture of beautiful townhomes and apartments with resort-style swimming, a fitness center, and even our own screening theater. From beautiful floors to high ceilings, luxurious soaking tubs, and designer finishes, we made sure every detail assured this is an A+ place to live, just like its city.
Stop by and let's work together to determine which of our Morrisville, NC apartments might be right for you.
These apartments are great!! Everything is gated with secured access, and all the appliances are up to date. The office staff is super friendly, Patrick in particular goes above and beyond!!
Luxury Apartments Morrisville NC
Relax in Style with Resort-Inspired Amenities
While you'll love coming home to one of our sophisticated and luxury apartments in Morrisville, we also want you to take the time to experience all of the conveniences and luxurious amenities that our community provides to help you relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy life.
Whether you've got a day planned cooling down in our shimmering pool or grilling under our covered pavilion, be sure to stop by our coffee and hot tea bar to jumpstart your morning! Spend more time working out and less time getting to the gym by taking advantage of our 24-hour bi-level premier fitness facility. And, you'll appreciate the extra level of first-class service provided by our valet trash program, garage parking, and secured building access.
You've never experienced apartment-living quite like this, so schedule your tour today and find out what separates us from the rest!
- Open-concept floor plans
- Stainless-steel appliances
- Granite countertops
- Custom cabinetry with brushed nickel hardware
- Tile backsplash
- 9' ceilings with crown molding
- Upgraded lighting fixtures and ceiling fans
- Plantation shutters
- Wood-style plank flooring
- Walk-in closets
- Patio or balcony
- Resort-style swimming pool
- Expansive sundeck
- Outdoor grill stations
- 24-hour fitness center
- Entertaining clubhouse with kitchen
- Theater room
- Billiards
- Business center
- Coffee bar
- Controlled access gates
- Parking garage
- Bark Park
- Pet-friendly (Breed restrictions apply)
- Short-term leases
- Fully furnished corporate housing upon request
- Professionally managed by CWS Apartment Homes
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We value pets just as much as their owners. Learn more about our pet-friendly perks and policies!
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Spacious New Apartments in Cary, NC
Warm, cozy, and inviting are three words that you should get comfortable using, because that's how our luxurious new apartments in Cary, NC will make you feel. With over 20 unique floor plans for our one-, two-, and three-bedroom options, each featuring designer touches and upscale amenities, saying we understand the importance of variety is an understatement.
When guests come to visit, they'll instantly be wowed by your spacious layout, wood-finished flooring, nine-foot ceilings, crown molding, and custom cabinetry. Instill envy as you cook in style in your gourmet kitchen fitted with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Ceiling fans, plantation blinds, and programmable thermostats maintain your ideal temperature so you and your guests will stay comfortable all summer.
Visit us today to tour our stunning spaces and see why your next home should be here at the Marq at Weston.
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Imagine Your Life Here at Our New Apartments in Cary, NC
What will be your favorite part of living at The Marq at Weston? Perhaps it'll be cooking in your own gourmet kitchen or taking in the view from your balcony, or maybe it's watching a movie in our theatre room with popcorn and candy. Browse our gallery to help you decide!
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Centrally-Located Morrisville Apartments
We know that location is an extremely important factor when deciding on a home, which is why we chose to build The Marq at Weston in the charming area of Morrisville, which was named "The Best Place to Live in North Carolina" by the city-ranking website, Niche.
Adjacent to the employer-rich Research Triangle Park, our ideal location is in a walkable area, making it easy to take a nice stroll across the street to grab breakfast at The Toastery or get pampered at Salon Lofts. For an all-in-one evening, head over to Park West Village, where you'll find a variety of retail and dining options, as well as a state-of-the-art movie theater. And, on days when you're craving greenery and sunshine, be sure to visit Indian Creek Trailhead.
Visit us today to learn more about our Morrisville apartments and our highly-desirable location!
Shopping + Dining
Cisco7025 Kit Creek Road
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709Deutsche Bank3000 Centregreen Way
Cary, NC 27513HCL11000 Regency Pkwy
Cary, NC 27518IBM3039 E Cornwallis Rd
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709Lenovo1009 Think Pl
Morrisville, NC 27560MetLife201 Metlife Way
Cary, NC 27513PPD3900 Paramount Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560SAS Institute100 SAS Campus Drive
Cary, NC 27513UNC Healthcare1025 Think Pl
Morrisville, NC 27560WakeMed Health6102 Grace Park Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560
Campbell University808 Aviation Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560Cary Academy1500 N Harrison Ave
Cary, NC 27513Cary High638 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511NC Wesleyan College2000 Perimeter Park Dr
Morrisville, NC 27560Northwood Elementary8850 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513Wake County Public School System5625 Dillard Dr
Cary, NC 27518West Cary Middle1000 Evans Rd
Cary, NC 27513
Shopping + Dining
EarthFare951 Morrisville Pkwy
Morrisville, NC 27560Famous Toastery9928 Chapel Hill Rd
Morrisville, NC 27560Guasaca9918 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513Hibachi Blue1500 Village Market Pl
Morrisville, NC 27560Jasmine Mediterranean Bistro9934 Chapel Hill Rd
CARY, NC 27513Lowes Home Improvement1920 NW Maynard Rd
Cary, NC 27513Marco's Pizzeria9906 Chapel Hill Rd
Morrisville, NC 27560Park West Village Shopping CenterVillage Market Place
Morrisville, NC 27560Shoppes at Weston Corners303 View Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560Travinia1301 Market Center Drive
Morrisville, NC 27560
Things to Do
Bottles & Cans Beer and Wine Shop9954 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513Buffaloe Lanes151 High House Rd
Cary, NC 27511Cary Arts Center101 Dry Ave
Cary, NC 27511Chatham Hill Winery8245 Chapel Hill Rd
Cary, NC 27513Dave and Buster's1105 Walnut St
Cary, NC 27511Frank Cinebowl and Grille1140 Parkside Main St
Cary, NC 27519Koka Booth Amphitheater8003 Regency Pkwy
Cary, NC 27518Park West 143400 Village Market Pl
Morrisville, NC 27560Prestonwood Country Club300 Prestonwood Pkwy
Cary, NC 27513Wine and Design483 James Jackson Ave
Cary, NC 27513
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Pets Are More Than Welcome at The Marq at Weston
Pet Perks
We know how you feel about your pet. They're sidekicks, buddies, best pals. And you want the best for them. At The Marq at Weston, we want what's best for them, too. Our pet-friendly apartments are spacious, stylish and ready for you to relax with your furry friend happily by your side. To top it off, there are no weight restrictions keeping you and your pets from enjoying our community.
Pet Policy
- Cats and dogs welcome
- Two pets per residence
- Pet deposit and fees apply
- Breed restrictions apply (see Fine Print)
Pets Are More Than Welcome at The Marq at Weston
Fine Print
- No exotic animals are permitted.
- Breed restricted dogs are Chow Chow, Doberman, German Shepherd, Pit Bull, American Bull, Terrier Bulldog, American Bulldog, American Staffordshire Terrier, Presa Canario and Rottweiler.
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Resident Services at Our RTP Apartments
At The Marq at Weston, we take care of our residents. Our convenient and efficient services let you spend time on the things that matter, like enjoying your new home and everything that comes with it. Contact us today to learn more!
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Let's Talk About Our Apartments For Rent - Morrisville, NC
The team here at The Marq at Weston is available to help answer any questions that you may have about our apartments for rent. Morrisville, NC is a great place to call home and we can't wait to show you why!
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The Marq at Weston is professionally managed by CWS Apartment Homes. At CWS our purpose statement is to "enhance lives the CWS way." While we aren't perfect, we strive to live up to this purpose every day by providing exceptional resident service. Don't just take our word for it, though, check out what our residents have to say. Read up on the best parts of life here at The Marq at Weston.
Great place to live! Plenty of space, secure parking, great location, and a super friendly staff. Easily one of my favorite places to live.
Tavia was very helpful and getting acquainted with the area and different places to make sure I ate at and checked out. Very nice and a pleasure to work with.
Gorgeous place, friendly staff... Can't wait to move in!
We have been residents at The Marq for two years this month. We love the location as it is convenient to RTP, Raleigh, Durham and Cary. Tons of shopping and restaurant options within walking distance. Our apartment is spacious with large closets and plenty of storage space. Best of all, the maintenance and office staff is top notch!
My fiancé and I have lived here since May and have loved it! The ladies in the front office are so nice and helpful, and the maintenance team is spectacular... Any minor issues we had were immediately taken care of (AC was faulty when we first moved in and carpets still had dog hair embedded in corners from the previous owner). Have not experienced any bugs or pests! Great use of amenities with the gym, pool, courtyard to grill and hangout, and the parking garage. Would have loved to continue our lease here if the prices didn't exponentially increase.
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- Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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For someone who has been arrested but never convicted of a crime or has had their case dismissed, removing a case record from the public offers fairness. For those with convictions who finish their court-ordered sentences, removing public access to case documents gives them a chance to move forward.
When individuals end up in court because of poor choices or mistakes, big or small, they pay a penalty. They may serve community control, pay fines, or spend time in jail or prison. After finishing their court-ordered punishment, though, people often experience the negative stigma surrounding a conviction that presents obstacles to moving forward in their lives.
To build toward a more productive life, a person at a minimum will need some basics — housing, a job, maybe education. The ability to seal or expunge a criminal record helps those who've completed their sentence to make strides in new directions.
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Binay prefers old Makati City hall building as VP office
June 13, 2010 11:17 pm
MANILA, June 13 — Vice President-elect Jejomar Binay plans to hold his office at the old Makati City hall building upon assumption of his new post in July.
The five-storey structure, which is located along J.P. Rizal Street, is accessible to the public and could easily be secured as Binay is familiar with its ins and outs.
Binay, the outgoing Makati City mayor, said he could ensure that people see him work.
He will set up different offices, such as a complaints department and a press office inside but the renovation of the building could take up to 6 months, so for the meantime he would have to stay at another office at the PNB financial center.
Meanwhile, Binay assured his supporter that he will not be the spare tire vice president.
"The vice president must be a working, active vice president," Binay said who is stepping down as Makati mayor to take over the second highest post in the land on June 30.
Binay said he would like to become the next secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) under President elect Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
"I don't know which department I would like to head if DILG is not offered to me. If I am offered another post, I will study it. But I hope that I would be offered a post that I really like and where I am experienced," he said.
Binay has served as Makati City's chief executive for 6 terms or more than 20 years. He was appointed acting mayor of Makati by Aquino's mother, President Corazon Aquino, in 1986.
He is the first local chief executive to be directly propelled to the 2nd top post in government.
He said one of his priorities would be to study how to strengthen local government units.
Local government work is still the best stepping stone to higher office because when you are with your people poverty is not a Powerpoint phrase , but one that you see in living color, on the faces of those who seek your help," he said .
I know how hard it is for local governments to raise money for projects that will benefit their people because Ive been there and done that, Binay said who served as mayor of Makati for a total of 21 years, plus three years as Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) chairman.
My experience in public service was up close and personal. It was never remote and distant. We've been on the ground running a government long before others, Binay said.
But Binay admitted that he has yet to talk to Aquino about his proposal to head the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
I look forward to working with our next President. I believe both President-elect Noynoy and I share the same aspiration of improving the lives of our people. I am ready to contribute my experience and expertise in achieving this aspiration within our term, Binay said. (PNA)


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South Korea – Kangwon Land confirms worst quarter for five yearsBy Phil - 11 August 2017
Kangwon Land, the only South Korean casino operator allowed to let locals play, saw its second quarter profit fall by 10.7 per cent to US$96.9m, making it the casino's worst performance in five years.
GGR fell by six per cent to US$338.9m whilst non-gaming revenue increased by 11.1 per cent to US$10.51m.
JP Morgan Securities analysts DS Kim and Sean Zhuang said: "Kangwon Land's second quarter was weak, with operating profit falling 15 per cent year-on-year and missing estimates by [about] 10 per cent, dragged by a lower-than-expected top line. The disappointment came from mass (down nine per cent year-on-year) and slots (down seven per cent), while VIP (down three per cent) didn't help either. In our view, this seemingly reflects Kangwon Land's efforts to 'adjust' revenues lower amid regulatory scrutiny, and the timing of business normalization remains frustratingly uncertain."
Daiwa Securities Analyst Thomas Kwon added: "We forecast Kangwon Land's revenue and earnings to grow 9.6 per cent year-on-year and 12.6 per cent year-on-year in 2018."


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There are several scenarios where a person could be charged with a kidnapping when, in fact, it was a simple misunderstanding between estranged or divorced parents. One parent takes a child for the weekend and handles getting the child back to the parent with legal custody at the right time.
Yet, things can go wrong such as a flat tire on the car in a rural area and the parent's cell phone has no charge or reception at the point where the car was stopped. The car also does not have tools for changing the tire. It can get messy very quickly if the police are called to go search for the missing parent and child, with the premise that the child has been kidnapped.
If there is acrimony between the parents, then the parent with custody may go ahead with the charge to deny you visiting rights, or worse. You will need a good defense attorney to help you get out of trouble, and it helps if you have witnesses who stopped to help you change that tire.
California laws are very strict on parental kidnapping and, in this scenario, you may get three, five, or eight years in jail. If you can prove that what you say about what happened is true, then you may not even need to go to court. But you will need an attorney to help you with getting that done.
Another scenario is that of a young person who carjacks a vehicle and drives off, then finds there is a young child hiding on the floorboard of the back seat. The situation has just escalated monumentally to aggravated kidnapping. The young person, now considered a criminal, may end up with life in prison under California's Penal Code 125 PC. If you, as the young person, find yourself in this situation, you need a good defense attorney to help you with reducing the charges.
The following California Penal Codes 207, 208, 209, and 209.5 PC concern the various charges of kidnapping under the following circumstances:
- whereby a person moves another person under force or makes them fearful enough to comply,
- victim is threatened with harm to be committed on another family member if the victim does not comply,
- ties up victim and demands ransom from family or other concerned close persons.
The penalties for kidnapping can be three, five or eight years in state prison, or there may be a lesser penalty of probation, for up to a year in jail. Probation, as defined by the ruling court in the case, may decide another solution, but must give a reason for the lesser penalty.
When the victim was under 14 years old, the penalty can be five, eight, or 11 years, so long as the perpetrator is not a parent or guardian. First-degree murder of a kidnapping victim, means the "felony-murder rule" is applied and may lead to life in prison without parole, or a penalty of death.
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Puerto Montt 2012. Chile.
Chile is working hard for the next Pan-American Championship.
The championship will be held in the southest part of the country in the pretty city of Puerto Montt.
Teams from every places of America will gather together to enjoy this great celebration that promises to be bigger than the last event in USA.
Male: 35+, 40+, 45+, 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 70+ y 75+ years
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Event date: March 10th to 17th, 2012.
Registrations: September 1st to December 31th, 2011. Extension: until January 30th.
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Registration fee: $ 1,300
Extra auxiliaries fee, up to three: $ 50
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- A promotional T-shirt,
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- A diploma,
- An Opening Celebration,
- Transportation to all the gyms where the championship is played,
- Courts for practicing,
- Medals to the first four positions,
- Award to the first place teams,
- A free social party with free food and drink,
- International Referees level,
- First aid and medical services,
- Information and on-line updates of the championship,
- Games televised in Fimba TV,
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Sacrificing what you love
For some people it's a shiny new gadget. For others, clothes. For me it's cake. At first you may laugh, but quantifying a person's enjoyment of something permissible like this will only lead you to realise how subjective the matter is. Cake forms a significant portion (both literally and metaphorically) of my day-to-day business and I'm led to believe (mainly by you girls out there!) that I'm not alone. When other people are partaking in casual conversation over coffee, I'm considering the merits of the crumb on the cake that's being served. Whether it's comparing recipes for the same cake, baking with a special friend on a rainy afternoon or going for afternoon tea, thoughts, I'm afraid to say, seem to return to cake.
We usually know what makes us tick. The things that our nafs (self) loves the most –be it money, food or sleep. Great scholars and pious people of the past would recognise the things that they yearned for and many among the true Sufis would actively work to harness these desires even though such things were halal. For some it might be pears while others loved roast meat, but they would all unite in understanding that such a strong wish for something presented an opportunity to strengthen their resolve and determination, to alleviate laziness and to detach themselves from this dunya (world). Many would be rewarded for such sacrifice with attaining the higher levels of fear and humility - they abstained from the transient pleasures of this world, hoping for something far greater – piety and sincerity to Allah.
During Ramadan, we are encouraged to reach higher levels of spirituality and piety through the vehicle of self sacrifice. The matters we abstain from during the day would normally be halal at other times, but in this holy month we challenge ourselves to be patient for the sake of Allah. How special are those prayers and tasbeehs with an empty stomach. We comprehend how self-restraint tames one's nafs over a longer period of time.
During the rest of the year don't forget that our stomach is not a vessel to be filled to the brim, as we know from the Hadith. Furthermore, a human only needs a few bites of food to stave off hunger and if they are to eat more, then a third of the stomach for food, a third for water and a third for easy breathing. That means re-assessing hourly top ups at the all-you-can-eat buffet in one's kitchen. Try to distract yourself from food and even when you feel hungry, just push yourself that bit further. Appreciate the relief from hunger you can feel from just five almonds. Instead of two toasts for breakfast, how about just one and then later how about cutting down to a half? Use the stories of the Companions who at times shared a date between them to motivate you.
In the story of Prophet Ibrahim and his son, peace be upon them, there is a great example for us. One understands how total reliance on Allah alone allows us to fulfil our obligations. Ibrahim ^alayhis salaam was ordered to slaughter his son Isma^il and it is mentioned in the Qur`an how obedient both were during this event. When they arrived at a certain point they were informed by an Angel that they had carried out the order of Allah and they were to slaughter a ram as a sacrifice instead. Now, every year in preparation for the ^Id of Ad-ha, young children are encouraged to get attached to the animal that is to be slaughtered - to help look after it and to care for it. In this way we learn the importance of sacrificing that which we love to strengthen our iman (belief) and to comprehend from a young age that Allah is the Owner of everything and that we were created to be ordered to worship Allah alone. If we fulfil that purpose then we have succeeded by the Grace of Allah.
I am not yet someone who can be attributed with zuhd (desiring little from this life out of preoccupation with the Hereafter), but this does not mean we don't aim for the highest levels we can reach every day. Try simplifying your spending, your clothing and your indulgences. Recently I decided to not have cake in the house for two months to test myself. Was it hard? Yes, but once you work that reflex of telling yourself 'no' it becomes easier to perform your obligations, to refrain from sin and to insha` Allah become among those who override tiredness and pray at night, who spend money in charity without fear and who eat little and talk little, in spite of what the self leans towards.


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As a lad, I remember watching Danny Tartabull play baseball. He was pretty good at it as I recall, especially at the part where you hit the ball very well seemingly more often than you miss it.
But as good as he was at that, he was apparently much less good at paying his child support. He was so not good at that, in fact, that he was convicted and labeled a deadbeat dad back in 2011. He was given probation which it turns out he was not good at not violating, so in 2012 he was given some jail time as punishment.
So…uh…guess what else Danny Tartabull wasn't good at. If you said showing up to serve his time, congratulations, you've been paying attention. Since he didn't turn himself in, a warrant was issued for his arrest, which brings us back to things that Danny Tartabull is good at.
For nearly five years, Danny Tartabull, who I remind you was a pretty famous baseball player that somebody somewhere would almost certainly still be able to recognize today, managed to not get himself hauled in. Impressive.
But no matter how good one is at something, there inevitably comes a day when one is going to slip up. For Danny Tartabull, that day was July 24th, 2017. On that day, someone broke into his car. As one does when someone breaks into one's car, he called the police. The police, as police do, ran his name through the system. Go on and guess what they found.
Tartabull was arrested and at last word was sitting in jail awaiting a meeting with a judge.
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The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) sold a combined HUF 72 billion of three and 12-month discount T-bills at its last auction of the year on Thursday, December 27, some HUF 18 bln less than planned.
The ÁKK cut its original offer on both terms amid oversubscription, but the three-month yield still rose from the previous auction.
The ÁKK sold HUF 37 bln of three-month discount T-bills, reducing its original offer by HUF 13 bln. Primary dealers bid for HUF 61.9 bln of the papers. The average three-month yield came to 0.03%, up 6 basis points from the previous auction on December 11, and up 3 bps from the respective secondary market benchmark. The three-month average auction yield rose into positive territory for the first time since the end of September.
The ÁKK also sold HUF 35 bln of discount 12-month T-bills, HUF 5 bln less than the original offer. Primary dealers bid for HUF 74.9 bln of the papers. The average yield was 0.36%, the same as the secondary market benchmark the preceding Friday, and 5 bps lower than the yield at the previous auction of the bills two weeks earlier.


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Let Wasteful, Redundant Ethanol Tax Credits Expire July 22, 2010Posted by Jamie Friedland in Climate Change, Congress, Politics.
Tags: Amy Klobuchar, Biofuels, Bob Dinneen, CBO, Congress, Corn Ethanol, Ethanol, Jeff Bingaman, NRDC, Political Climate, Politics, Renewable Fuels Association, ThePoliticalClimate, VEETC
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Background information about corn ethanol, including a discussion of its pros and cons, is contained in this separate post.
Oil has rightly dominated recent energy-related news coverage, but if you've been watching closely, you may have noticed that corn ethanol has crept back into the news hole.
Early last week, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced a bill (S. 3576) that is essentially a wish list from the corn ethanol industry; it is no surprise that the bill's legislative text was available on the industry's website before anywhere else.
Why is this bill being introduced now? Because federal subsidies for corn ethanol – to the tune of $6 billion annually – are set to expire at the end of the year.
The main component of these subsidies is the "Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit" or VEETC: a $0.45 tax credit for marketers and fuel benders paid for each gallon blended with any ethanol. "Small producers" get an additional $0.10 for their first 15 million gallons, and there is also a tariff on imported, foreign-produced ethanol. This program began in 2005 as part of the Bush administration's American Job's Creation Act of 2004.
While propping up demand for corn ethanol helps the ethanol industry, this tax break largely benefits Big Oil: BP is one of the largest recipients of the VEETC, and is slated to claim about $600 million in corn ethanol credits this year. It is estimated that over the program's lifetime, $21 billion in credits have been funneled to Big Oil.
Not only does this tax credit give even more money to oil companies, it is largely redundant. The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) created in 2005 and expanded in 2007 mandates that American gasoline must include 15 billion gallons of ethanol by 2015 and 36 billion gallons by 2022.
The Center for Agricultural and Rural Development at Iowa State released a study about corn ethanol this week. According to that report:
"The Renewable Fuel Standard is the primary driver of ethanol demand. The tax credit prompts blenders to use about 900 million gallons of ethanol each year above mandated levels. This costs taxpayers some $6 billion annually (or almost $7 per gallon). Ending the subsidy would save that amount."
We already have a government system propping up ethanol demand. Why do we need two? Heck, we shouldn't even really need one; corn ethanol causes a whole host of environmental and social problems!
The corn ethanol industry has been around for decades. It is mature and does not need a second layer of support. This is an easy $6 billion/year of taxpayer money to save.
The corn ethanol industry claims that allowing the subsidy to expire could wipe out nearly 40% of the U.S. ethanol industry. Those not in the ethanol industry find that assertion dubious.
The Iowa State study refutes that claim. NRDC's Sasha Lyutse has a great post explaining the study. These are her major summary points:
- Allowing the VEETC and import tariff to expire would have almost no impact on U.S. corn ethanol markets in 2011.
- If the purpose of the VEETC is to push ethanol consumption beyond mandated levels, the magnitude of the costs greatly outweighs any benefits.
- Eliminating the VEETC would not have major implications for U.S. employment and any jobs created by the VEETC come with at unacceptably high price tag.
In regard to the third point, the ethanol industry has issued alarmist claims that without this annual $6 billion in taxpayer money, 160,000 jobs will be lost. Sasha finds that hard to believe when, according to the industry, the average corn ethanol plant employs only 45 people. I tend to agree with her:
"Babcock [the lead researcher] finds that the decrease in U.S. ethanol production in 2011 caused by allowing the VEETC to expire would result in the loss of only 407 direct jobs. At a cost of nearly $6 billion, this is nearly $15 million per direct job."
This report is the second major dose of reality to hit the corn ethanol industry in two week. Lawmakers wanted to know what benefits American taxpayers really derive from the VEETC program, so Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) instructed the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to conduct an analysis.
That report was released last week, and it was not good news for the industry. The CBO report found that the VEETC rewards the corn ethanol industry for producing roughly the same amount of ethanol that they would produce without the subsidy because of the Renewable Fuel Standard. According to the CBO, we've wasted $6 billion each year since 2005 and have no reason to waste another $31 billion the same way.
The argument against corn ethanol is strong. In fact, the only argument for corn ethanol is a political one: corn producers have a lot of clout in the sparsely populated Midwestern states, which gives them outsized influence in the Senate. Additionally, Iowa is a major corn producer, and because Iowa is the permanent location for the first presidential primary, opposing such a major demand of corn producers is political suicide for a presidential candidate.
But Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, knows the truth about why we environmentalists oppose this senseless subsidy: "a lot of the problem with the environmentalists is that they just don't like corn…" Hey, I love corn. It's yummy. "…and don't want it used for fuel." …There's the ticket. Using food for fuel is not a solution to any problem.
I hope that Congress can side with the American people on this issue and overcome the administration's stated support for corn ethanol.
Dethroning King Coal December 1, 2008Posted by Jamie Friedland in Climate Change, Coal.
Tags: CCS, Clean Coal, Clean Water Act, Coal, Coal Mining, Corruption, Don Blankenship, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA, George W Bush, Massey Energy, Mountaintop Removal, NRDC, Pollution, Walker Machinery, West Virginia
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Last month I was fortunate enough to drive through – and not stop in – the lovely state of West Virginia. It was dark, but between the mountain passes I did get to do some sightseeing. I was impressed by the neoclassical grandeur of the state capitol building, but I was also treated to pollution-belching industrial complexes beautifully backlit by gas flares. The scene was reminiscent of, but did not smell quite as bad as, Gary, Indiana – a real gem in a state that prides itself on being "The Crossroads of America" (read: between places worth visiting). But I digress.
Drifting somewhere between "the zone" and highway hypnosis, I was jarred awake by a billboard just past Charleston. It said, "YES COAL. Clean, carbon neutral coal. " I slammed on the brakes so hard I was nearly rear-ended as I slowed to make sure I'd read correctly. 'Clean' is already a sleazy misnomer for coal, but 'carbon-neutral'? That sign's not just wrong, it's probably illegal: There are laws protecting the public from false advertising.
There is no way to burn coal without releasing its carbon. That's just how combustion works. The only way that billboard is not a blatant mistruth is as a deceitful allusion to carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) a process that theoretically would allow us to catch carbon dioxide as it's emitted. But CCS is expensive and has yet to be practically implemented, so coal remains our most carbon-intensive (and dirtiest) energy source.
Walker Machinery, the mining equipment supplier responsible for this and other misleading coal ads, even admits on its Web site that its statements refer to the [ideal] future of coal, not the present. And that dirty present has gotten some attention lately.
One of Walker Machinery's major customers is Massey Energy, the nation's fourth-largest coal company. Massey has received a lot of negative press. In 2006, notorious CEO Don Blankenship was sued with Massey when his unrelenting emphasis on coal production over safety led to two deaths in a mine fire. Last year, Massey was sued for committing up to $2.4 billion worth of violations of the Clean Water Act. And this year, two West Virginia Supreme Court Justices had to recuse themselves from a case against Massey after photos surfaced of one vacationing with Blankenship on the French Riviera. The court, led by a third justice on whose campaign Blankenship spent $3.5 million but who has still ruled on numerous cases about Massey, voted to overturn a previous $77 million verdict against the company (see video below).
ABC's Nightline reports on Don Blankenship. Check this out.
How has Massey responded to its criticism? Blankenship unloaded on coal critics last week at the Tug Valley Mining Institute, calling them "communists," "atheists" and "greeniacs." He then compared environmentalists to Osama bin Laden. But my favorite quote was, "Most people wouldn't believe that coal is the most important thing to the environment. " I'll provide some context lest that sound silly: the environment to which he was referring was the "total environment," which is composed not just of "trees and all that" but also of the ability to send our children to school.
Oh, that environment…wait, what?
Blankenship's rant went on to sympathize with like-minded people who don't believe in climate change but are "afraid to say that because it is a political reality." Without exploring the remarkable similarities between his "political reality" and our "actual world," I'd just like to say I hope that in this new political era we can set aside pesky realities and embrace fanatical utopias where ignoring something hard enough makes it magically disappear. Viva la status quo!
But coal executives like Blankenship have reason to be cranky these days. Two weeks ago, the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that utilities must apply the best available control technology for carbon dioxide emissions at new coal-fired power plants. This really just updates EPA policy to start treating CO2 like other pollutants, but it has serious implications for the future expansion of coal power – unless they can show us some clean, carbon-neutral coal plants.
Yet the Bush bonanza is not quite over. The EPA ruled against utilities, but coal mining continues as usual. And according to a blog post by Rob Perks at the Natural Resources Defense Council, the EPA is soon expected to weaken environmental regulations on toxic mining waste. The governors of Tennessee and Kentucky have opposed this assault on their states' water quality; West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin has not, tacitly upholding his state's submission to the coal industry at the expense of environmental and public health.
Just last week Massey Energy received approval to flatten another West Virginia mountain in search of coal. Local citizens are pleading with the governor to rescind the permit, claiming that the mountain has enough wind potential to cleanly power up to 150,000 homes. Would it be so terrible for West Virginia to invest in some renewable energy and preserve the mountains that drive its valuable tourism? That would certainly be a step in a new direction.
Governor Manchin, when it gets so bad that passing college kids feel comfortable casually deriding your entire state, maybe it's time for a change. America already has a Gary, Ind. Why don't you help keep West Virginia "Wild and Wonderful" by leaving a few of its mountains intact?
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What a fucking waste of time all of this is. Hello?! The moments of my life are ticking away and I am sitting here typing up a lot of prognostication about utter shite that nobody in the world really gives a flying fuck about. Papers? Papers?! Theses?!?!! Bah! Fucking waste of time.
All this waking time at work, and virtually none of it spent with friends, family, or anyone else we care about. Fuck the Adam Smith lifestyle and the rationalization of labor. Fuck it hard. Fuck capitalism and fuck state capitalism, too. There is an endless world out there and a limited amount of time. I will die someday soon and will have wasted most of my life as a curator and collector of exchange value.
I would give anything right now to be sitting on the beach with a twenty-four pack of cold stout playing card games or flying a kite or reading Proust. I would kill for the chance. I would kill to be driving up or down Highway 101 again. Life is short and could end at any moment and yet we spend all of our time doing what we know very well we would not be doing if this was our last week to live.
Take a moment and think about it: all of the times in your life, all of the memories that mattered to you… really mattered, really stuck with you as "the best times of my life?" How many are there? Ten? Fifteen? Maybe even less? And how many days have you been at work? How many hours have you spent making fast food or driving a truck or typing shit on a PC keyboard, waiting to go to your home and recover from it all? You can't even count them.
Industrialized nations: YOU ARE WASTING YOUR LIVES. You have been programmed almost from birth to climb the ladder of consumption/labor-alienation, and you are doing it very well, even though at some point every one of you inevitably realizes that you've been had by a few people at the top of the ladder who don't live at all the way that you're living, even though they're happy to encourage you to continue.
I think it is time for me to tune in, turn on, and drop out.


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Last month I was privileged enough to participate in the annual House of Lords Chamber Debate. It's the one time during the year when people who are not members of the House of Lords are allowed to sit on its benches and debate.
This year the debate was about free speech and its limits. I made a short contribution about the practicalities of censorship and surveillance, and said that free speech should be about dialogue and conversation. Continue reading "Free Speech and Democratic 'Buy In'"


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America: A Military Nation
Tuesday February 6, 2018
Americans like to think of their country as different from those run by military regimes. They are only fooling themselves. Ever since the federal government was converted into a national-security state after World War II (without a constitutional amendment authorizing the conversion), it has been the Pentagon, the CIA, and the NSA that have run the government, just like in countries governed by military dictatorships.
Oh sure, the façade is maintained — the façade that is ingrained in all of us in civics or government classes in high school and college: that the federal government is composed of three co-equal, independent branches that are in charge of the government.
But just a façade. It's fake. It's a lie.
It's true that the federal government used to consist of three branches. But that quaint notion disintegrated when the federal government was converted to what is known as a "national-security state" after World War II. Even though it was done without a constitutional amendment, that conversion effectively added a fourth branch of government to the federal government — the national-security branch, which consists of the NSA, the CIA, and the Pentagon.
The addition of that fourth branch fundamentally altered the original three-branch concept, especially because the fourth branch quickly became the most powerful branch. The reason is because ultimately government is force, and the fourth branch is where the most force was concentrated within the new, altered governmental structure.
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Staff Directory
Community 👋 Leaders
Movie Night & Battlefield
Real Time Strategy
Community Council
Diplo is a community that means a great deal to its members, myself included - if nothing else my goal as Chairman is to maintain that feeling among Diploers and to foster it in new members. Creating the best space for people to hang out, play games and have fun has always been our highest priority and will continue to inform how we make decisions.
Community Director
I'm the Community Director, which means I direct the Community Leaders. My chief goal is to see Diplo Gaming grow into something beyond what it started as, clashing wc3 clans brought together tentatively by the games we love, into an inclusive community of friends that enjoy playing games together or just shooting the shit in chat.
Technical & Media Director
At Diplo since 2011 - we've got a great community here and I'm excited to keep the site & art updated. If you've got skills in media & coding and want to help the Community DM me!
Admiral Lurch
Project Lead: Project Pheonix
Diplo is a place where people who share interests can talk or just get together to play games. This community is about having fun and taking away some of the loneliness of online gaming. I'm always open to any questions or to help any way I can. Let me know if you want to know more about our Project Pheonix.
Been on Diplo since *2016* playing all sorts of games from RTS/TBS, FPS or RPG's sort of a free floater that helps where needed, online pretty much every day until work takes me away normally a couple weeks at a time.
Robert Digital
Digital Logik PC Gaming Podcast
The DL Gaming Podcast is an open, long-form discussion on computers, technology and PC Games (both old and new). As the representative, my goal is the growth and cohesion of the Diplo and DLG community.
Passionate about Diplo and want to help grow the community?
We're always looking to empower members to Community Leaders - all you need is the want to encourage fun events and community for a specific game or even conversation. We've got leaders from Anime to Insurgency, message @IamtheWalrus. to get started.
Want to volunteer?
Know some coding languages, how to create discord bots, or posses visual media skills? You can help improve Diplo by becoming a volunteer. Work on projects whenever you want or have time - we'll give you all the tools you need in support. Message @CNiper to get started.
Want to go the extra mile?
We're currently looking for a Technical director as @CNiper is doing his best but would like to focus on media going forward. Knowledge of discord API, website maintenance, and game server creation would be extremely useful to the community.


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Award-winning singer-songwriter Ginny Owens released her ninth studio album, Love Be The Loudest, amidst acclaim Friday, Nov. 18 on her indie label, Chick Power Music, with The Fuel Music distribution. Collaborating with Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave), Ellie Holcomb, Meredith Andrews, All Sons & Daughters and more for the new album, the 5-star, fan acclaimed new music shares a timely message for today's culture and is available now wherever great Christian music is sold.
Working for the first time with well-known producers Rusty Varenkamp (TobyMac, MIKESCHAIR, Jason Gray), Chad Copelin (Ben Rector, All Sons & Daughters) and Josh Bronleewe (We Are Messengers, Natalie Grant), Owens' Love Be The Loudest moves into new musical territory, combining her signature, thoughtfully-crafted lyrics with pop and electronic dance music.
The night before her album released, Owens and band shared many of the new songs during a special Facebook Live Stream Release Event from Nashville, as well as performed several Love Be The Loudest songs on JUCE LIVE Nashville during release day. This event originating from JUCE's Nashville-area studios was televised live and then rebroadcast on TBN the next night.
Love Be The Loudest also premiere-streamed at NewReleaseToday.com while CCM Magazine premiered Owens' "The Loudest Voice" lyric video and JesusFreakHideout.com named her as "Artist of the Week." With additional coverage forthcoming from Focus on the Family's "The Boundless Show," "Life with Purpose Radio" and Leading Hearts, Simple Grace and CCM magazines, here is how the critics are responding to the new album:
"It's apparent from the very beginning that even though Ginny Owens is new to the pop scene, she can write great pop songs. It's even more apparent that she has the vocal talent to go toe-to-toe with the best in the entire music industry, and though this is nothing new to longtime Owens listeners, her powerhouse voice together with such well-crafted and thought-provoking songs is a potent combination. The production is top-notch throughout…the album is one of the best offerings of 2016." – NewReleaseToday.com (4.5 Star Review)
"Love be the Loudest by Ginny Owens is such a pleasant surprise…Experimenting doesn't always produce such terrific results. It should win her new fans and yet be appreciated by those who have followed her over the years." – The Phantom Tollbooth
"The timing of Love Be The Loudest could not be more relevant to our world in this time. Every song reminds listeners of the love God has for us, and points us all to take action to show this love to others. Owens' music and lyrics are a shout of hope into the darkness." – The Christian Beat (4.5 Star review)
"Love Be The Loudest tunes out the drama and amplifies our need for a Savior, sending out a homing signal for our hearts to follow all the way to the cross. Owens presses the pause and reset buttons simultaneously, filling our minds with peace and purpose." – Today's Christian Entertainment
For all the latest Ginny Owens album, news and tour details, go to http://ginnyowens.com/, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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What do actor Zach Galifianakis and the cast of "Duck Dynasty" have in common?
They could be the new pitchmen for Twinkies and other beloved Hostess snack brands.
And, there's more to the marketing plan …
A team that is offering $410 million to buy the Hostess brands out of bankruptcy, said that the "Hangover" star and the reality-television show cast are on the list of famous faces who may be in line to sell Twinkies to a new generation of snackers.
"We have a million A-list celebrities and athletes and so forth that are dying to be associated with the Hostess brands like Twinkies,"
"We are going to be pulling out a couple fabulous names."
However, it will take more than buzzworthy ad campaigns to get Twinkies, Ding Dongs and Ho Hos back on grocery shelves.
How will the potential new owners of a snack known for its long list of unpronounceable chemical ingredients address a modern health consciousness that values such labels as "organic," "whole grain" and "all-natural"?
"We don't want to ruin a wonderfully historically significant brand,"
"As the years go by, we may evaluate opportunities to come out with some different versions of these products and baked goods that are more health-conscious."
That means consumers could someday see low-fat Twinkies or whole-wheat Twinkies.
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Prior to working as an attorney, Hansen was a sub-project manager at Northrop Grumman Space Technology where he managed over $40 million dollars' worth of mechanical and electrical components.
Hansen Tong began and completed his undergraduate education at Michigan State University in East Lansing. He then graduated from the Eli Broad College of Business with a degree in Supply Chain Management. In addition to his degree, he was also awarded the title of Broad Scholar.
After working for a Fortune 100 company for a number of years, Hansen matriculated to Loyola Law School and earned his juris doctorate. At Loyola, Hansen was an active member of Loyola Law's student body: a founding member of the Loyola Law School Human Rights Clinic and a Research Editor for the Loyola International and Comparative Law Review.
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A day after security forces violently cleared the main protest camp in Khartoum, the leaders of Sudan's protest movement rejected a plan by the nation's military leaders to hold elections within nine months.
The protesters vowed instead to push ahead with an open-ended civil disobedience campaign to force the military from power.
At least 35 people were killed and over 650 were wounded in a firestorm of violence on Monday, protest organizers said, when paramilitary troops swept through central Khartoum, the capital, firing on protesters, burning tents and beating civilians.
A doctors' group that has helped organize protests later said Wednesday that as many as 101 people had been killed, though that number could not be immediately confirmed.
The bloody crackdown attracted harsh condemnation, although little concrete pushback, from the United Nations and Western countries like the United States. But it succeeded in clearing the demonstrators from their sprawling sit-in outside Sudan's military's headquarters, their main point of leverage in power-sharing talks that have now collapsed.
A spokesman for the Sudanese Professionals Association, the leading protest group, called the violence a "massacre," but insisted that its members were already regrouping to continue their resistance against the military.
"We are committed to a peaceful revolution to counter the coup by the Transitional Military Council," said the spokesman, Amjad Farid. "The strikes will continue. The public marches will continue. The revolution will continue."
[How did Sudan get to this moment? Here's a collection of our stories on the conflict.]
On the streets of Khartoum, though, there was little sign that the paramilitaries responsible for the violence on Monday intended to loosen their grip.
Troops from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces paraded through the streets in long columns of military vehicles and set up checkpoints across the city. Residents reported sustained bursts of gunfire from Omdurman, a famous district on the western bank of the Nile. The internet and cellphone networks were restricted or cut off.
On social media, traumatized residents said the paramilitaries were behaving brutally. They shared accounts of soldiers who raped women, stole money or cellphones at checkpoints, and looted stores.
"We need help," said Sulafa Salama, whose brother was shot dead during street protests in January, in a text message. "Internet is blacked out and people are in terrible fear. Please send the message to the world."
The crackdown has extended far beyond the capital. The protest leaders said the security forces had carried out operations against protesters in at least a half dozen towns across the country. Details of the clashes or the numbers injured were unclear because of the partial communications blackout.
Sudan's military leader, who previously vowed never to use violence against protesters, struck an uncompromising tone in a televised address Tuesday.
The ruler, Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, blamed the protesters for failing to compromise in power-sharing negotiations. He announced that he was canceling all previous agreements and would preside over elections, under regional and international supervision, within nine months.
"Legitimacy and a mandate only comes through the ballot box," he said.
But few Sudanese appeared to believe his professed devotion to democracy. Instead there were signs of simmering anger at the military's ruthless tactics against a movement that, in a few short months, had stirred hopes in a region where so many popular uprisings have failed.
Many say they want to avoid the mistakes of history. A 1985 uprising was followed by elections after one year, producing a shaky government that was overthrown by Omar Hassan al-Bashir in 1989. Mr. al-Bashir dominated the country for 30 years, until he was ousted by the military after a popular uprising that went on for months.
This time, protest leaders say, they need at least three years to prepare voter rolls, but also to allow a stunted political system to re-establish itself after three decades of suffocating dictatorship.
General Burhan's tough tone suggests the military thinks its strategy to hold onto power can work, said Aly Verjee, a Sudan expert at the United States Institute of Peace. But the generals may have underestimated the protesters, he said.
"The protest movement has been going on for months, spread across the country, and sustained itself despite expectations that it would peter out," Mr. Verjee said. "They were very canny in their tactics, constantly evolving to keep the movement alive."
With such a heavy military presence on the streets of Khartoum, the question now is whether such adaptation will continue to work.
"I think we are entering a long period of brinkmanship and uncertainty, with the calls for strikes on one side, and elections on the other," Mr. Verjee said. "Now there's little space for either side to climb down or make concessions."


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Working Together to Fight Dengue
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BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— During the recent NEEDTOBREATHE concert at Gardner-Webb, fans purchased 249 t-shirts to support Project Rescue, an international ministry that rescues women and children from human trafficking and sex slavery. Those t-shirt sales enabled Project Rescue to provide eight scholarships for rescued women to attend college!
This week, Gardner-Webb will continue its support of Project Rescue by selling even more t-shirts outside the cafeteria. In total, the proceeds from those shirts could fund up to 29 college scholarships for rescued trafficking victims.
The shirts cost $20, and multiple colors, styles and sizes are available. Each t-shirt features the Project Rescue logo, a butterfly symbolically bound by barbed wire. They will be sold outside the cafeteria during lunchtime Monday-Wednesday, April 7-9, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The University can take cash or check payments (make checks out to "Project Rescue").
The t-shirt sales were part of a weeklong effort by Gardner-Webb students to raise awareness about the worldwide issue of human trafficking. The Project Rescue team joined students on campus Friday and Saturday to celebrate the awareness initiative and share the Project Rescue vision. The week culminated in the NEEDTOBREATHE concert, during which the band cited the students' passion to combat human trafficking as their reason for coming to Gardner-Webb.
"What a privilege to be with you for your Human Trafficking Awareness Week," said the Project Rescue Team in an email to Gardner-Webb students after the concert. "Our Team enjoyed your vitality, compassion, and interest as we shared with you the heart of Project Rescue. You ignited in us a desire to visit more college students because of your overall sincerity towards the issue of trafficking."
Community members can also purchase the t-shirts. For more information, call the Office of University Communications at 704-406-2237, or the Office of Admissions at 704-406-2171.
Located in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb University offers a comprehensive academic experience that introduces students to the diverse world of ideas and to the people who think them, preparing them not only for professional success but for lives marked by empathy, compassion and a commitment to service on the broadest scale.


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Celebrate the holiday season with KPFZ on Sunday December 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. There will be singing, dancing, and a good time to be had by all!
We are hosting our annual Holiday Open House. Come and meet the KPFZ Programmers, staff, and volunteers. Bring something to share for the potluck with other KPFZ listeners. If you have never been to the KPFZ Studio, this is a great time to see the station in action.
The KPFZ Studio is located at 149 North Main Street in Lakeport. Come up the stairs and turn right.
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Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black
Meet Joe Black
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- 1998
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Bill Parrish (Anthony Hopkins) has it all - success, wealth and power. Days before his 65th birthday, he receives a visit from a mysterious stranger, Joe Black (Brad Pitt), who soon reveals himself as Death. In exchange for extra time, Bill agrees to serve as Joe's earthly guide. But will he regret his choice when Joe unexpectedly falls in love with Bill's beautiful daughter Susan (Claire Forlani).
© 1998 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.
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Critics Consensus: Glacially slow, uneventful.
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- Genre:Drama
- Release Date:November 13, 1998
- Languages:English, Spanish
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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