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5-3-17 ~ Settler State Repression: Standing Rock Battles Continue in the Courts
As a means of making bombing, sanctioning or invading other countries palatable to the general population, the US government has consistently used the actions of other governments against their own people as an excuse. Those actions have included the use of chemical weapons, torture, setting dogs against people, beatings, surveillance, forcibly removing people from their land, jailing them unjustly, holding staged trials, and issuing verbal and physical threats, among many others.
Jesse Dean McLain, a Bismarck non-Native man, who was charged with two Class C felony charges of terrorizing for water protectors last December at the Ramada Inn in Bismarck, North Dakota, has signed a plea that will keep him from serving jail time.
4-26-17 ~ Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Historian LaDonna Brave Bull Allard on DAPL Protests and Seventh Generation Activists
LaDonna Brave Bull Allard was there when the very first tipis went up at Standing Rock last spring — and when they came down this winter. Her land was the site of Sacred Stone, the first camp of resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline. Allard remained on the ground through all the clashes with law enforcement and private security. She endured water cannons, tear gas, attack dogs, and seeing her own daughter arrested and brutalized over the course of the protests.
4-25-17 ~ Morton County Sheriff rejects public information requests on Standing Rock
Morton County is one of five law enforcement agencies in the United States concealing public records related to protests, reports Muck Rock. In fact Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier is now one of the five worst in the United States when it comes to rejecting Freedom of Information Act requests.
4-25-17 ~ U.S. says: 'Too dangerous to reveal risks of DAPL oil spills in Lake Oahe'
The Army Corps of Engineers says it would endanger lives if it reveals the truth about potential oil spills of Dakota Access pipeline in Lake Oahe. The U.S. Army Corps refuses to respond to a Freedom of Information Request by Muck Rock news. The Army Corps counsel said he is withholding the facts, based on the U.S. law "which protects records compiled for law enforcement purposes and that if released could be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of an individual.
4-22-17 ~ Charges Dropped Against 33 Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters
Authorities dropped nearly three dozen cases last month that stemmed from arrests of protesters against the Dakota Access crude oil pipeline. prosecutors and judges dropped the 33 misdemeanor cases while another 14 were resolved by guilty pleas. Most of the cases dropped last month related to criminal trespass charges from the late summer and fall.
4-22-17 ~ Standing Rock "RISE" Best feature award Green Film Fest San Francisco
Congratulations to Viceland's 'Rise' and to the water protectors for awakening the world. Rise is San Francisco Green Film Fest's Best Feature Film. — Censored News
4-21-17 ~ 47 DAPL cases closed in March, 33 dismissed
Prosecutors and judges dismissed, in March, 33 misdemeanor criminal cases resulting from arrests at the Dakota Access Pipeline protests. Another 14 cases were resolved that month by guilty pleas, according to court records.
4-21-17 ~ The Company Behind the Dakota Access Pipeline Just Had 2 Major Spills
Environmentalists say their "worst fears" have been confirmed, with the company behind the controversial Dakota Access Pipeline getting caught producing two major spills in its latest project, just one month after construction started. The Rover Pipeline will ultimately carry natural gas across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, and Canada, crossing three major rivers in its path – but these latest incidents have caused millions of gallons of drilling fluids to flow into Ohio's wetlands. In the documents, Energy Transfer Partners – the company behind the Rover Pipeline and the Dakota Access Pipeline – confirmed receiving notice of these "inadvertent" environmental violations.
4-18-17 ~ The FBI Likes Your Water Protectors Post Too: The Do's and Don'ts
Despite the attack dogs, mace, rubber bullets, Tasers, water and sound cannons, tear gas, pepper spray, concussion grenades, and dog kennels, our people remained strong. But we must protect ourselves, relatives. Please consider these simple actions to keep you and your fellow water protectors safe:
4-12-17 ~ Federal Judge allows DAPL to keep some information secret
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg says information such as spill risks at points along the pipeline should be shielded from public view but certain details relating to how a spill might be handled shouldn't be.
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg says information such as spill risks at points along the pipeline should be shielded from public view but certain details relating to how a spill might be handled shouldn't be.
4-11-17 ~ Sheriff Who Met DAPL Opponents With Brute Force Now Advising Other Law Enforcement
Nebraska officials are reportedly preparing for what the expect will be massive protests against the Keystone XL pipeline. Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, made infamous for leading his department in brutal confrontations with opponents of the Dakota Access Pipeline, is reportedly advising other law enforcement on how to deal with protesters.
4-8-17 ! Army Corps Of Engineers Under Fire! Builder Allegedly Didn't Have Permit to Build Under Lake Oahe
the Corps has provided "virtually no information to Congress regarding its oversight of the project" and that the Corps' actions have left real questions over whether it made "efforts to make sure that Energy Transfer Partners complies with even the most fundamental environmental, safety and mitigation conditions of its easement and permits."
4-8-17 ~ Senate Members: DAPL -No Permit?
Top Senate Democrats are questioning whether the builder and manager of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) had a permit to construct a controversial stretch of the project near tribal land and water sources. "We are concerned that Energy Transfer Partners or its subsidiaries might have been drilling under Lake Oahe without a permit and while project approval was under a court challenge given news reports and court documents showing that the pipeline is close to completion 50 days ahead of schedule," the senators wrote.
4-6-17 ~ Democrats Demand Answers to Alarming Questions About Trump and the Dakota Access Pipeline
The Dakota Access oil pipeline may be nearly operational, but some Democrats are raising concerns about what they say is the alarming lack of oversight surrounding the controversial project.
4-6-17 ~ Sen. Cantwell wants more details on Corps' Dakota Access decisions
4-6-17 ~ After Using Chemical Weapons at Standing Rock, U.S. Slams Syrian Attack
The use of chemical and biological weapons in warfare was banned after World War I — a prohibition that was reaffirmed in 1972 and again in 1993. Tear gas, which is recognized as a chemical weapon, was included in the 1993 ban, but the final agreement allowed governments to use it domestically for riot control. American police have used it to suppress protests for decades. Though the vast majority of protesters at the Dakota Access Pipeline demonstrations in Standing Rock, North Dakota, were peaceful, law enforcement sprayed them with the chemical weapon
4-6-17 ~ Wounded on the front line at Standing Rock, a protester refuses to give up her fight
On the night Vanessa Dundon was shot in the eye, she was on the front lines looking up at a phalanx of police.
It was after sundown on a cold night at the Backwater Bridge at the edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Dundon, 31, a Navajo and mother of four, had arrived two months earlier to join thousands of others in their battle against the Dakota Access pipeline.
4-1-17 ~ Ojibwe Grandmother has walked 17,000 km to raise consciousness about water
A First Nations elder who has "walked the equivalent of half the earth's circumference" to build awareness about pollution, laws, fracking, and the selling of the water, is being honoured today in Toronto. Josephine Mandamin received the Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Excellence in Conservation at a ceremony held at Queen's Park.
3-30-17 ~ Epic Lakota man on big screen in Bismarck
A Lakota Sioux elder — with all his wit and wisdom — is the main character in a feature-length movie that has its North Dakota debut tonight at the Grand 22 Theatres in Bismarck. In the movie "Neither Wolf Nor Dog," a would-be author travels to the Dakotas to meet Dan, a Lakota man of spirituality and history portrayed by David Beautiful Bald Eagle. The encounter involves a road trip across the Plains, exploring cross-cultural friendship and contemporary Native American life.
3-30-17 ~ Ohio State Highway Patrol's #NoDAPL photos show a familiar perspective – and confirm a sniper was deployed
In response to a public records request by Mike Best, the Ohio State Highway Patrol released a huge collection of photos and video taken during their deployment at Standing Rock. While a large amount were culled from protestor's social media accounts, a separate .zip file contains official police records. These provide a previously unseen perspective on the size and scope of the protest …
3-29-17 ~ Chase Iron Eyes in Court
BISMARCK, N.D. Chase Iron Eyes pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a February incident where law enforcement removed him from a protest camp. The judge decided on a jury trial that will happen at a later date. He could face up to five years in prison if convicted on the felony charge.
3-29-17 ~ WEIRD NEWS – Dakota Pipeline Protestor Has Drone Shot Down
A search warrant was issued for the contents of a Facebook profile belonging to Dean Dedman, 31. Dedman is a member of the Standing Rock Hunkpapa tribe located in South Dakota. Videos were posted to Dedman's Facebook page showing the drone being shot at by police near the staging areas. Police hit the drone with one "non-lethal bean bag round." Dedman can be seen holding the drone with a broken landing gear. Dedman claims that a second drone was shot down as it flew over the Dakota Access Pipeline drill pad.
3-28-17 ~ Iron Eyes pleads not guilty to pipeline protest charge
Chase Iron Eyes and 73 others were arrested Feb. 1 after setting up teepees on land that authorities say is owned by the pipeline developer. Protesters maintain they were peacefully assembling on land they believe rightfully belongs to American Indians.
3-2017 ~ Standing Rock Water Protectors with 'DAPL cough': get tested for poisoning
Symptoms of the DAPL cough include coughing accompanied by severe fatigue, deep lung congestion and discomfort. Not cured by antibiotics, it often lasts from two to 16 weeks. Some report bloody noses and brain fog. Others report coughing up blood.
3-27-17 ~ Protesters Ready to Put 'Bodies on the Line' to Block Southern End of Dakota Access Pipeline
Protesters in Louisiana say they are ready to put their "bodies on the line" if the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approves construction of Energy Transfer Partners' Bayou Bridge Pipeline, which is the tail end of the Dakota Access Pipeline's network.
3-23-17 ~ Dakota Pipeline Billionaire Slams Standing Rock Protests
Kelcy Warren's name is likely unknown to many demonstrators gathered in protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline. He is, however, arguably the most important figure in the controversial oil line's development. Warren, 61, is the billionaire chairman of Energy Transfer Equity, a Dallas-based oil and gas heavyweight he cofounded in 1995. Through a complex web of subsidiaries, the firm is the principal owner of the Dakota pipeline.
3-22-17 ~ Morton County: No recent attacks reported on Dakota Access Pipeline
Representatives from Energy Transfer Partners, the company that owns the pipeline, reported the vandalism. State officials in the Dakotas and Iowa said Tuesday they are unaware of any pipeline attacks in their states. The next activists who try to burn a hole through the Dakota Access pipeline may find that carbon pollution is the least of their problems. – See more at: http://hypelee.com/2017/03/morton-county-no-recent-attacks-reported-on-dakota-access/#sthash.YWsiiknK.dpuf HyPelee
3-22-17 ~ Dakota Access pipeline vandalized in two states – officials
Vandals are alleged to have attacked sections of the Dakota Access pipeline in two separate incidents. A hole was burned in an empty section of the pipeline in South Dakota, and others took a blowtorch to a safety valve in Iowa, according to authorities. Calling it "felony vandalism," the South Dakota Attorney General's office spokeswoman Sara Raber confirmed the incident on the Dakota Access Pipeline on Tuesday.
3-21-17 ~ These Cities Are Pulling Billions From the Banks That Support the Dakota Access Pipeline
From the start, the Seattle agitators saw their effort as the spark that might ignite a nationwide divestment drive. They meant to be a model. "We knew if we succeeded here we could create ripple effects in other communities around the country," says Matt Remle, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux tribe and a leading anti-DAPL organizer in the city.
3-20-17 ~ North Dakota justifies eviction at Standing Rock to prevent "environmental catastrophe"
Governor of North Dakota Doug Burgum's office has finally provided us with records about how they went about cleaning up the Oceti Sakowin protest camps at Standing Rock. Due to the dismantling being conducted by private contractors, there isn't much in terms of concrete actions, but we did receive some intriguing memoranda coming out of the Governor's office.
3-20-17 ~ Bank in Netherlands Sells Stake in Dakota Access Pipeline
The Netherlands-based financial institution, ING, has announced that it has sold off its share of loan debt to the Dakota Access pipeline. In selling off its $120 million of DAPL debt, ING, one of 17 syndicate banks financing DAPL, becomes the first bank to cut ties with the project.
3-20-17 ~ North Dakota justifies eviction at Standing Rock to prevent "environmental catastrophe"
The collection of documents released to us illustrate how fraught the relationship is between the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and North Dakota, with multiple references to the camp being "an ecological disaster waiting to happen." Claims that the camp was going to pollute the Cannonball River were issued by Burgum himself, and members of his staff.
3-18-17 ~ Appeals court refuses to stop oil in Dakota Access pipeline
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Saturday denied a request from the Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Sioux tribes for an emergency order. That means the pipeline to move North Dakota oil to Illinois could be operating as early as Monday.
3-17-17 ~ Sami people persuade Norway pension fund to divest from Dakota Access
In an act of international solidarity between indigenous peoples, the Sami parliament in Norway has persuaded the country's second largest pension fund to withdraw its money from companies linked to a controversial oil project backed by Donald Trump.
3-17-17 ~ Judge Combines 4 Tribal Suits Over Dakota Access Pipeline
The neighboring Standing Rock and Cheyenne River tribes teamed up last summer in the main lawsuit against Texas-based pipeline developer Energy Transfer Partners and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the federal agency that granted pipeline permits at more than 200 water crossings, including the Missouri River. The Yankton Sioux also sued last summer, and the Oglala Sioux filed its own lawsuit last month. The four Dakotas tribes make essentially the same claims: The pipeline threatens cultural sites and the Missouri, from which they get water for drinking and religious practices.
3-16-17 ~ We asked for your messages to Trump about Standing Rock. Here's what you said
A few weeks ago, before the last protest camps at Standing Rock were cleared, President Donald Trump said he hadn't "received a single call from anyone" about the Dakota Access pipeline. One reason that could've been the case? The White House comment line was blocked to incoming messages. So we created our own phone number and asked you to leave us a voicemail explaining what you think Trump should know about the pipeline.
3-16-17 ~ San Francisco Votes No on DAPL
Board of Supervisors' unanimous resolution aims to pull $1.2 billion of San Francisco funds out of DAPL banks
3-16-17 ~ Is the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe running out of legal options to stop the pipeline?
Audio: Dakota and Dine Nation activist Dallas Goldtooth of the Indigenous Environmental Network discussed the Dakota Access pipeline and what's happened since President Trump signed an executive order to continue construction.
3-15-17 ~ From the Ashes of Standing Rock, a Beautiful Resistance is Born
If you're like me, you are probably feeling a deep sorrow in your heart over the news that oil will soon flow through that black snake of death, the Dakota Access Pipeline. Despite the largest gathering of tribes in over 100 years, despite the prayers and militant resistance, despite hundreds of water protectors facing trumped up felony charges, despite the occupations, blockades, lockdowns and sabotage; DAPL has prevailed. It is true, we lost the battle of Standing Rock, but there are signs that we are winning the war on fossil fuel infrastructure.
3-15-17 ~ Amnesty International raises concerns about treatment of pipeline protesters
The board of Amnesty International USA says it has "serious human rights concerns" about the treatment of Dakota Access Pipeline opponents on or near the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation.
The organization's board of directors recently wrote a letter to North Dakota's governor and attorney general calling on state officials to investigate the use of water hoses and chemical irritants used against protesters and arrests the organization said involved excessive force.
3-15-17 ~ Smithsonian Says It Was Wrong to Ask Water Protectors to Remove Jackets
A group of Native American women who were in Washington, D.C. to take part in the Native Nations Rise March are asking for the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) to increase cultural sensitivity training for its workers after the women were forced by staff to remove their jackets, which were adorned with patches and pins supporting water protectors and the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's battle against the Dakota Access Pipeline.
3-15-17 ~ The Revolution Will Not Be Televised… But It Will Be Livestreamed
Beneath the dusking sky in Standing Rock, North Dakota, on February 21, 2017, approximately 50 journalists gathered on a hillside overlooking the Oceti Sakowin Camp, where for months thousands of people from all over the world had converged to fight against the construction of the 3.8 billion dollar Dakota Access Pipeline. Some of the journalists were trying to protect themselves and their camera equipment from the spitting rain that had started up once again. Others simply resigned themselves to the elements. Most were covered in mud.
3-15-17 ~ Highway 1806 to reopen Friday
Pilot cars will escort vehicles through the stretch, and drivers should expect 30-minute delays, according to a statement by the state's Joint Information Center released Tuesday. The two-way traffic pattern includes crosssing the contested Backwater Bridge.
3-15-17 ~ Norway's largest insurance company to divest $67 million from DAPL, says Human rights are violated
The public sector union fund said it was divesting "due to an unacceptable risk of contributing to serious or systemic human rights violations." n Monday a USD$70 billion pension fund owned by Norway's public sector employee unions announced that it would divest from four companies involved in the Dakota Access Pipeline Project "due to an unacceptable risk of contributing to serious or systemic human rights violations."
3-15-17 ~ Dakota Access protest camps cleared after $1.1 million federal cleanup; four more dogs rescued
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wrapped up its $1.1 million cleanup of the Dakota Access pipeline protest camps on federal land in North Dakota, hauling away 835 dumpsters of remaining trash and debris. The site, once occupied by thousands of environmental demonstrators, is now vacant.
3-15-17 ~ Largest march for native rights in DC ignored by the White House and mainstream media
The White House didn't comment nor answer to the tribe's request. There were a few mainstream Media sources that relayed the event, but the most important information was from social media sites, Twitter and Facebook. Native American tribes and their supporters headed to the US capital for four days of demonstrations against the construction of the Dakota Access pipeline and to raise awareness of other issues affecting Native Americans.
3-14-17 ~ Talk of the Town: Dakota pipeline will benefit humanity, extend fossil fuel resources
The saga of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) (crude oil) continued with the Jan. 24 signing by President Trump of an executive order directing the Army Corps of Engineers to "review and approve in an expedited manner, to the extent provided by law" the easements across federal lands necessary to complete the construction of the DAPL. On Feb. 7, it was announced that the Corps had approved the subject easements.
3-14-17 ~ U.S. judge denies tribe's request to stop oil flow in Dakota Access pipeline
Judge James Boasberg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued his decision denying the request by the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, saying the court "acknowledges that the tribe is likely to suffer irreparable harm to its members' religious exercise if oil is introduced into the pipeline, but Dakota Access would also be substantially harmed by an injunction, given the financial and logistical injuries that would ensue."
3-12-17 ~ North Dakota Introduces Resolution to give State's Rights over Reservations
January 26 Rep. Kempenich, Steiner introduced a resolution to urge Congress to give State's the ability to engage with Tribes over development on reservations. HRC 3017 reads: "A concurrent resolution urging Congress to modify the Indian reservation system by vesting the states with the ability to engage in relations with Native American tribes and with the responsibility of developing plans to improve the failed Indian reservation system, advance and elevate the quality of life on Indian reservations, promote and increase literacy on Indian reservations, and help Indian reservations to achieve economic stability and independence."
3-11-17 ~ Indiana reveals the arsenal they brought with them to Standing Rock
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided us with a remarkably unredacted look at their EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) agreement with North Dakota. 37 sworn law enforcement officers from nine different Indiana agencies including Indianapolis Metropolitan PD, were deployed to Morton County. Their mission lasted for 18 days and went through late October to early November.
3-10-17 ~ Tipis Rise on the National Mall
Tipis have sprung up on the National Mall alongside the Washington Monument as Natives and allies converge on the U.S. capital to demand a halt to humans' collective destruction of our habitat, starting with fossil fuels and pipelines. Indigenous Peoples are flocking to Washington D.C. for four days of events including musical performances, panels and other cultural activities, centered around resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) as well as to uphold indigenous and treaty rights, and to stand for environmental justice.
3-10-17 ~ Prosecutors Withdraw Warrant To Search Dakota Access Protesters' Facebook Accounts
UPDATE: Facebook users who are members of the Bellingham #NoDAPL coalition page need no longer worry about law enforcement examining their accounts. On March 13, the Whatcom County prosecutor's office in Washington state withdrew a search warrant that sought data about members of the coalition and other users who had interacted with them last month. The American Civil Liberties Union, which represented the individual who created the coalition's Facebook page, announced that the warrant had been withdrawn. Prosecutor David McEachran didn't respond to HuffPost's inquiries.
3-10-17 ~ ND officials hope to mend tribal relationship after pipeline protests
In the days after Dakota Access Pipeline protesters left the main camps, state leaders are hoping to mend a relationship with North Dakota tribes that many said became frayed during the monthslong protests.
3-9-17 ~ Standing Rock activists just released their first, brutally effective #NoDAPL TV commercial
This week, #NoDAPL activists at the Lakota Law Project released what is perhaps the most direct appeal to that second arena to date: A short, emotionally stirring TV commercial that highlights not only the potential environmental risks posed by the oil pipeline, but the blatant hypocrisy of those who argued to move its path away from a city at the expense of the neighboring Standing Rock tribe.
3-9-17 ~ Police win warrant to search Dakota Access Pipeline protest Facebook page
The warrant from the Whatcom County Sheriff's Department seeks data surrounding the Bellingham #NoDAPL Coalition's Facebook page. The page, with more than 1,000 followers, provides information about pipeline environmental issues and is used to organize political protests and connect political activists.
3-8-17 ~ Dakota Pipeline protests come to Wall Street: Native American activists hope to pressure big banks to back off
In less than 60 days in office, President Donald Trump has set back the nation and the entire planet at least 30 years when it comes to the looming environmental challenges we face from climate change and increasing fresh water scarcity. Imagine Trump as an evil version of Christopher Lloyd's Doc Brown, the mad scientist in "Back to the Future" who offers Marty McFly a joyride into the past in his DeLorean, while clad in a snappy Make America Great Again baseball cap.
The American Civil Liberties Union today filed a motion to quash a warrant issued to police to search a Facebook community page for a broad range of information about a local group engaged in protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline and advocating for environmental justice.
3-8-17 ~ Oil could begin flowing through Dakota Access pipeline as early as next week
U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg in Washington denied a request by the Cheyenne River Indian tribe to halt construction on grounds that the pipeline violated its members' religious freedom. The tribe had claimed that the pipeline was "a terrible Black Snake prophesied to come into the Lakota homeland and cause destruction" by desecrating water used in religious ceremonies.
3-7-17 ~ Judge denies tribe's request to block Dakota Access pipeline
A federal judge on Tuesday denied a Native American tribe's request to block the Dakota Access pipeline. The Cheyenne River Sioux tribe said the controversial oil pipeline project violates its religious freedom due to its placement under Lake Oahe. The tribe uses the lake for sacred ceremonies, and its lawyers argued that the mere presence of an oil pipeline under the lake desecrates the water and violates their religious freedom.
the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed "the district court's partial summary judgment in favor of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and the United States, which declared that the United States impliedly reserved appurtenant water sources, including groundwater, when it created the Tribe's reservation in California's arid Coachella Valley."
3-6-17 ~ Memos Reveal Army Corps Knows Dakota Access Pipeline Violates Legal Requirement
On March 3, MinnPost reported that four memos were pulled from the Department of the Interior website on the Army Corps of Engineers after Donald Trump took office, citing their removal signifies, "an attempt to make opaque some serious shortcomings in the Corps' performance on DAPL that are little known and less understood."
3-6-17 ~ More questions about donations following the end of Sacred Stone Camp
Now, in the days after the remaining water protectors were forced to leave Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota, which also left many questions about the donation money that was received by LaDonna Tamakawastewin Allard for the camp. It is not the first time people have had questions about donations raised for the water protectors. Previously we witnessed a huge backlash when the Standing Rock Sioux tribal council announced $3.1 million of the donated money would go toward the tribe's standing debts.
3-6-17 ~ Indiana reveals the arsenal they brought with them to Standing Rock
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security has provided us with a remarkably unredacted look at their EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) agreement with North Dakota. 37 sworn law enforcement officers from nine different Indiana agencies including Indianapolis Metropolitan PD, were deployed to Morton County. Their mission lasted for 18 days and went through late October to early November.
3-6-17 ~ Catholics Call Dakota Access Pipeline "Morally Unacceptable"
Would Jesus put the profits of a few before the health of many? Not likely. It's easy then to know how Jesus would feel about the Dakota Access pipeline, which puts drinking water for millions at risk.
3-3-17 ~ Taking NoDAPL to the White House: Standing Rock Sioux Tribe to lead historic march on Washington
n Friday, March 10, the Standing Rock Sioux tribe will march with indigenous people and allies to oppose Trump's continued aggression on tribal nations and stand in solidarity with all Native Nations to protect their sovereignty. Since his inauguration, Trump has worked to force through the Dakota Access Pipeline. He has disregarded the Environmental Impact Statement process, ignored tribal consultation, and acted in clear violation of treaty rights. Members of his administration have even blatantly lied about their communication with the Tribe. The Tribe is marching to call on the administration to hear why it's critical for the U.S. government to respect treaty rights.
3-3-17 ~ U.N. Investigator Says Native American Rights were Violated by DAPL Law Enforcement
An official with the United Nations says the rights of Native Americans in North Dakota are not being respected by the state. Victoria Tauli-Corpuz visited Dakota Access protest camps in Morton County. Tauli-Corpuz is the U.N.'s special investigator on the rights of indigenous peoples. She says authorities used unnecessary force and that the reports of the cleanup in the county have been blown out of proportion.
3-3-17 ~ Suppressed memo shows many failings in Corps review of Dakota Access plan
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fast-track approval of the Dakota Access Pipeline's Missouri River crossing on January 24, four legal memoranda related to the project were pulled from the Interior Department website.
3-3-17 ~ Leadhorse Choctaw Arrested at Ceremonial Grounds at Standing Rock, Now on Hunger Strike in Jail
Leadhorse Choctaw was arrested at the Ceremonial Grounds during the raid on the Seventh Generation Camp when the camp was attacked by police. Leadhorse was manning the Sacred Fire when he was pepper sprayed and handcuffed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs police. "Leadhorse was kidnapped by BIA police and taken to the Fort Yates Jail. He is on a hunger strike and told the court he will die there for the cause."
3-2-17 ~ North Dakota casino proposal risks angering tribes
North Dakota's top House Republican is proposing six state-owned casinos, a move that risks angering American Indian tribes at a time relations have already been rubbed raw by the dispute over the Dakota Access oil pipeline.The only casinos in North Dakota are on the state's five American Indian reservations, and those are central to the tribes' economies. Some lawmakers say Fargo Rep. Al Carlson's proposal to add six state-owned casinos is little more than a threat of payback for millions of dollars in law enforcement and other costs the state bore because of protests over the Dakota Access pipeline.
3-2-17 ~ Wisconsin governor appears to choose subduing Standing Rock protest over aiding Hurricane Matthew victims
Although the Oceti Sakowin camp has been demolished, and the Standing Rock protests have officially come to an end, we here at MuckRock will continue covering this event. The demonstrations in Morton County were at the intersection of indigenous rights, environmental crises, and police forces bent on subduing nonviolent protest, and there is plenty more to unpack.
3-2-17 ~ Three Unicorn Riot Journalists Have #NoDAPL Arrest Charges Dropped
Three Unicorn Riot journalists who were arrested and charged with criminal trespassing while documenting #NoDAPL direct actions have had their charges dropped in court dates set for the first three days of March. On Wednesday, March 1, Unicorn Riot journalist Jenn Schreiter had their criminal trespass charge dismissed in Iowa. The following Thursday, March 2, two other Unicorn Riot journalists had their criminal trespassing charges dropped in North Dakota.
3-1-17 ~ Sen. Franken Wants FBI Explanation Why It's Investigating DAPL Protesters
"I am concerned that the reported questioning of political activists by one of the FBI's terrorism task forces threatens to chill constitutionally protected conduct and speech," Senator Franken writes in the letter. Franken cites reports that JTTF agents have attempted to question at least three individuals who opposed the Dakota Access pipeline at camps at Standing Rock.
3-1-17 ~ Private investor divests $34.8m from firms tied to Dakota Access pipeline
Norway's largest private investor is divesting from three companies tied to the Dakota Access pipeline, a small victory for the Standing Rock movement one week after the eviction of the main protest encampment.
3-1-17 ~ Private investor divests $34.8m from firms tied to Dakota Access pipeline
Norway's largest private investor is divesting from three companies tied to the Dakota Access pipeline, a small victory for the Standing Rock movement one week after the eviction of the main protest encampment.
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Hand in Hand is the new season's theme, a perfect image as Gala attendees come together to support Montreal's award-winning English-language theatre. Since the Gala's inception in 2005, this annual marquee event has raised over 1.7 million dollars. Over the years, the money raised has not only employed over 200 local, national and international theatre artists and practitioners each year, given young theatre-goers the opportunity to experience the arts at affordable prices, and maintained a valuable heritage building, but also made it possible to make great theatre in the heart of the city. TOUR DE FORCE Gala 2017 is an occasion to celebrate our rich legacy and exciting future.
This year's party favour swag-bag can't be beat! As they did for the stars at the Emmy Awards, LGFG Fashion House is presenting guests with a bespoke shirt; tailors will be on hand to take measurements with the guest's choice of fabric and personal style. Guests will also leave with two tickets to any show of their choice for Centaur's Hand in Hand season.
Holmes couldn't be more enthusiastic for the Gala celebrating this 49th theatre season. "The riveting performance from The Dust Palace promises to be a thrill, and the incredible travel prizes are so tempting. I can't decide whether to bid on the African Safari or the Cruise through Champagne! Mostly I am looking forward to revealing our plans for the beautiful renovation of our beloved Montreal Stock Exchange – the work will bring Centaur Theatre into the 21st century and prepare us for the next 50 years of great theatre in the heart of Montreal."
Surrounded by enchanting and luminous decor, guests will enjoy a sumptuous cocktail dînatoire featuring gourmet fare including rack of lamb, cold shrimp in piquant sauce, and salmon sashimi, paired with hand-picked wine from the SAQ as they ogle the stunning silent auctions items. For the popular Treasure Chest draw, hosted by CTV favourite Lori Graham, tickets are exchanged for a balloon to pop, with a high chance of winning gift certificates from local restaurants, shops, and spas. Attendees are then regaled by CJAD top funny man/political whip Aaron Rand as the evening's live auctioneer. Notable big-ticket items include: hockey tickets behind the Canadiens bench; a prestigious cross-country train ride to honour Canada 375 on VIA Rail; 5 nights in Barbados at The Crane Resort; Saroche Luxury Barge Cruisesthrough Champagne; dinner at Lee by Susur in Toronto, ranked one of the Top 50 Best Restaurants in the World; and a Zimbabwe safari experience with Wild Horizons. The staggering list continues with various gift certificates, weekend getaways, luxury cruises, tickets for local attractions, and so much more, including a painting by Jean-Claude Poitras. Complete list of astounding items for auction can be found here.
After being inspired by the magical aerial performance by the New Zealand circus The Dust Palace, guests will enjoy glorious desserts and digestifs.
Since 1969 Centaur Theatre has been telling stories on stage that stimulate our minds, open our hearts and inspire our humanity. TOUR DE FORCE Gala 2017 will be an unforgettable night devoted to celebrating that history and supporting the future.
Friends: $300/ticket
À Deux: $1,000/two tickets- includes special recognition in the Gala 2017 program
Patrons: $5,000/eight tickets- includes a subscription for two to Centaur Theatre's 2017/18 season, and recognition in the Gala 2017 program, on Centaur Theatre's website, and on the donor board
Ruby donors: $10,000/eight tickets- includes all benefits for Patrons, plus verbal acknowledgement and signage at the Gala, an ad in the evening program and logo on Centaur Theatre's website.
To purchase tickets to Centaur Theatre's TOUR DE FORCE Gala 2017 please contact: Kyungseo Min at 514-288-1229, ext. 240 or at development@centaurtheatre.
All purchases and donations will be issued a receipt for tax purposes for the maximum allowable amount.
TOUR DE FORCE Gala 2017
Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at 6pm
Centaur Theatre, 453 St. François-Xavier, Montreal


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Brexit could lose UK £33.4bn in e-commerce sales, claims Scurri
Irish cloud-based fulfilment platform Scurri has claimed that the UK could stand to lose £33.4bn in e-commerce sales due to the "Brexit" referendum result. In a statement sent to Post&Parcel today (27 June), Scurri said that it was also looking at the option of moving its operations to the UK, in order to service its customer base fully.
According to Scurri: "In 2015, £455bn was spent by Europeans consumers online on ecommerce sites, £157bn of this was from the UK alone. For 2016, this figure is expected to reach over £510bn for the whole of Europe but the UK's expected increase of £33.4bn to £173.6bn in 2016 could be lost as a consequence of the Leave vote succeeding."
Rory O'Connor, Founder and Chief Executive of Scurri, commented: "This result is going to have quite a monumental effect on e-commerce sales in the UK and we have already seen proof of this with ASOS.com crashing for its users in the early hours of Friday morning since the official result was announced.
"Almost 10% of sales done on UK websites are from outside of the country, and now, this could all be threatened or even lost with consumers not willing to purchase their products off UK based websites."
O'Connor added: "It's obviously very early days but we're going to be keeping an extremely close eye on how things develop and pretty soon, I can imagine our data showing us what many expected with UK online retailers really taking a hit due to this morning's result."


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I talked to my friend Kim a few days ago. She says she's stuck on writing chapter six of her book. I keep telling her about my "put down any nonsensical idea you think of" method but I don't think she has the hang of it yet. She says she wants to get it right the first time. Where's the fun in that? But I can't bear to see a friend in trouble so I looked online for the best advise about first drafts I could find. Quotes from the finest authors in all of history! Take a look at what I found, Kim:
"The first draft of anything is shit." – Ernest Hemingway
This is the one that came up most. I call my first drafts crappy, but there's still the glimmer of excellence within. A budding potential! Sorry, Ernest, but you've crossed the line this time. And stop swearing on my site!
"I don't write a quick draft and then revise; instead, I work slowly page by page, revising and polishing." – Dean Koontz
Wow, this guy sounds more your style, Kim. I've never read any of his novels, but they're always next to Stephen King's at the book store so they must be finished at least!
"No passion in the world is equal to the passion to alter someone else's draft." – H. G. Wells
Ha,ha, no kidding man! Some guy read your stuff and thought that it needed more Tom Cruise! Kim, hurry up and finish so I can tell you what to change!
"I hate first drafts, and it never gets easier. People always wonder what kind of superhero power they'd like to have. I wanted the ability for someone to just open up my brain and take out the entire first draft and lay it down in front of me so I can just focus on the second, third, and fourth drafts." – Judy Blume
Stop daydreaming about fantastic scenarios and get to writing, you slacker! I want another Fudge sequel!
"I don't fiddle or edit or change while I'm going through that first draft." – Nora Roberts
Good advice. Now edit your quote so you don't include three verbs that mean the exact same thing.
"Normally I do a first draft using pen and paper, and then do my first edit when I type it onto my computer." – J. K. Rowling
Oh, brilliant, J.K. I can see why you're the queen.
That's all for now, Kim; I'll look up more quotes later. Ponder these authors' sagely words and tell me how it goes.
7 – Seeping Through
Vornis and Toreen continued up the path they were walking.
"Looks like there's a rest stop or something up here," Vornis said. The trees had been cleared away from the hill, leaving a bald, paved top. An empty vendor booth and benches had been erected next to some statues. Several hills to the north were ablaze.
"I think the wind's carrying it away from us," Toreen said. She took heavy steps up to the top, watching the far-off smoke drifts.
"The wind is bringing something up from behind us, too," Vornis said. He turned to stare back at the way they had traveled: a vehicle was coming along up the curved path. It was rolling on six large tires with a long, open top for passengers. There was no one visible, save for a figure in the closed cab at the front.
"This a friend of yours?" Vornis asked. The noise of tires rolling on pavement sent birds flying from the trees as it neared the hilltop.
"I don't even know what that is," Toreen replied. She took the cigarette butt out of her mouth and flicked it away.
Vornis held up his arms. "Hey! Stop!" he cried at the bus. It slowed. Vornis stepped up to the cab door as the vehicle halted with a whine. The tinted window on the driver's side slid down. A man with a slick pompadour and dimpled chin peered out.
"Look who needs a ride." he hummed.
"You!" Vornis said. "You're alive?"
The engine shut off and the man opened the door. The tip of a crutch hit the pavement first, followed by two legs.
"Thanks to Parlay," Tyle said. "My hearts are still bad"–he touched his right shoulder and hip–"but I have the arm and leg again."
"So this is another one of your friends," Toreen stated.
"I wouldn't say that," Tyle told her. "Not after you left me to die in that building."
"Hey! You're the one that shot me!" Vornis grumbled back.
"And yet here you stand," Tyle said. "What are you doing out here, anyway?"
"The hex doors are down; all the magic just disappeared," Toreen said.
"Magic just isn't very reliable, is it?" Tyle said in a practiced tone. He tapped the fat tires of the bus with his crutch. "Jesian engineering, on the other hand: it got me here and it will get you where you're going, too."
Vornis rolled his wide, white eyes. "Not this again."
"So where are we going?" Toreen asked. "The bar and pyramid are further down the road."
"Yes! That's where I was headed–the pyramid," Tyle confirmed. "I'm meeting the head of that hex door company."
"Wait, you're meeting King?" Vornis asked. "What for?"
"The man thinks he has a monopoly on ground transportation," Tyle said, smirking. "I'm going to prove him wrong." He leaned on his crutch and tipped his head at Vornis. "You're not going to attack me for just driving somewhere, are you?"
The beast smiled. "I think we just found something we can agree on: King needs to be knocked off his high perch. If you get to the pyramid during this blackout then you'll really show him up."
"Exactly!" Tyle said. "It will demonstrate Jesian reliability!"
"Yes!" Vornis roared. "And if you arrive with us and the other rescued people from the bar you'll be noticed for sure!"
"Bar? Oh, right, it's on the way. Great–good idea!" Tyle chimed in. "Let's get going!"
Toreen grinned at Vornis and walked to the passenger side of the bus. Vornis bounded to the open top with the seats.
"And if you see any of those giant dogs, floor it!" he added.
"Any, uh, what?" Tyle sputtered. He looked off into the trees, shook his head, and turned back to the vehicle.
The captain in the charred uniform watched from the large gap in the hull of the Nameless. The other four hawks were with him, staring down at the tiny figures running across the cloudy surface.
"We have just witnessed something appalling." He spoke at a small device in his hand. "We worked with the intruders to help them escape. We were able to fashion a small bomb out of one of the undetonated missiles. But as we watched them go through the bridge they were caught by Cougo. And we found out everything has been a lie. He can steal memories; we saw it happen. He made them forget about us and the plan we had agreed on. He did it over and over like a game. He even admitted that he did it to us! That we had a home! That he made us forget!"
The captain looked over at the others with a nod. The port hawk was sobbing.
"But we will not forget," the captain went on. "Do not believe what he tells you! He did not rescue us; he captured us and this ship! A ship that he says was built to defeat him!"
The empty casing of the bomb was next to him, along with several pieces of machinery. The door at the end of the room opened and Cougo stood inside the elevator there.
"Save message!" the captain spat out. "Play every thirty minutes!"
"You guys," Cougo began. He took his huge finger and jabbed it at them. "You spied on me. After all I did. I took out every bad experience you ever had. I made sure you believed you lived lives without betrayal. But you still didn't trust me."
"None of it ever made sense," the captain said. "Why we were here in this place. Why we were–"
He paused. "Why we were–? Sorry, I forgot what I was saying."
"Why you were taking so long to fix this hole in the ship?" Cougo offered. He ducked through the door. His flat teeth were bared in a grin.
"Right," the captain affirmed. He looked over at the others. "This is the worst of the damage, correct?"
Cougo lunged, swiping the small recorder out of his hand. He tossed to the ground and stomped it to pieces with his huge shoe.
"Aw, look at that. What happened?" He ran his fingers through the part in his blond hair. "You guys break everything I give you."
The captain looked down at the mess of crushed plastic and wiring. "Oh, I don't know how that happened. I'm sorry."
Cougo turned and ducked back into the lift. "It's okay; I could never get mad at you guys anyway! Just make sure you clean it up."
Dark, Darrow, Jelk, and Tenny ran across the glass plain.
"This feels too weird!" Darrow said. "Like we're on ice! Like it could break!"
"Yeah I know man," Jelk panted. He grasped the backpack's harness. "You'll catch us if we fall, right, Dark?"
Dark was watching the Nameless and the thinning smoke as he glided backward. "I will. Where are we running to, anyway?"
"Tenny's in the lead," Darrow said. "And it looks like he's headed to that freaky temple-looking place."
"You think that Templetine guy lives there?" Jelk asked. "Is going to any of these places really a good idea?"
"We're sitting ducks out here," Dark said. "I'm sorry; I thought there would be more places to hide."
"Where is that new guy hiding!?" the man said, getting up as the giant monitor winked off. "My show!"
"You could help us look," bouncer Steve shouted over. He was checking between the rows of slot machines. The music and noise had lessened in volume; the strobing lights and colors had grown dim. "Found his clothes," Steve said. He removed the bright orange prison garments from where they had been stuffed in a machine's payout tray.
"Do you think he can turn invisible?" Trancey asked. She fidgeted at the smiling buzz saw on her shirt. "We've never seen anyone from his world. Oh! What if he can change shape!?"
"Clance wouldn't put someone like that in here–just keep looking," Steve said. He moved out of the aisle and to the center of the room. The statue of the woman stood over the still pool fountain: her likeness was carved into reliefs and painted up the side of the walls. She was always smiling with either money, dice, or drinks in her hand. Another person was depicted on the murals and some rare statues; he was bound in some manner of wrapping with a large dent in his forehead. The crowned woman was always prominent with the other in the background. Steve looked up to the ceiling, where glass windows curved over the casino floor.
"Do you think he got out through there?" Steve asked. Trancey frowned.
"He has to be here; else the power would be on."
Steve rubbed at the bags beneath his eyes. "I'll get Clance. He can find people even if he can't see 'em."
With a splash Mackaba emerged from the fountain's pool: naked, save for a bright orange thong.
"So long, you slackers!" he called out, leaping into a pillar of odd water that surged straight up from the pool. He poised his arms and legs and thrust them down, sending him rocketing up the rising stream.
"What in the flying holy–" Steve muttered. The water pillar tilted toward one of the windows, catching the flashing lights as the power to the various machines in the room returned. Mackaba repeated the strokes: drawing his limbs in and away and propelling himself higher. Steve lumbered up to the pool, raising his leg and crashing it down into the water. He waded in and reached for the pillar of liquid: it separated from the pool, leaving him to flop down belly-first.
Mackaba swam up the trail of odd water to where it was now meeting one of the windows. Trancey squealed as more of it splattered down across the floor and soaked her buzz saw shirt and blue hair. There was a latch on the window and Mackaba paddled up to it, lifting it from its catch. The glass swung outward and the water surged out; Mackaba was carried out with it.
"Yeah! Suck my wake!" Mackaba cried. He rose his head above the water's surface and let the flow take him down at a gradual angle. It carried him away from the building, past the middle cars of the tall Ferris Wheel.
"Alright; keep it straight; keep the water going," Mackaba told himself. The waterway extended past tall neon signs flashing in sequence and dazzling his vision. "Don't get yourself electrocuted," he added. He swerved along with the current, edging past the bright colors and shapes.
When he cleared the last of them he drifted the rest of the way to the ground. The water gathered in a small pool and he floated inside of it, blinking at the clouds below him. He rubbed his eyes. He tested the glass surface with one of his toes, then stood upon the plain. Waving his hand, he dismissed the water; it lost its shape and spread out in every direction with a crash. He stood there in his thong, staring out as the vast expanse of stars and the desolate horizon.
"Well shoot, what now?"
The voice chimed in the cafeteria where King and Sain sat. "Elder, the influence has reached a distance of about one thousand and four hundred miles."
Elder Sain was sucking on a small nozzle that jutted up from inside his armor's neckline. He released it and it retracted. "How many batteries has that filled, then?" he asked.
"Batteries one, two, and three are full," Clance said. "The magic is still pouring in from the outer radius almost as fast as I can transfer it."
King looked up from an untouched platter of cold food. "That's almost the entire country," he said. "You can't do this; you can't rob our whole nation of our power!"
"I don't know where your nations' boundaries lie," Elder Sain told him.
"I guess it doesn't matter where they are," King said. "There are people that could be dying because they can't get to a hospital. They could be trapped in those burning forests because no one can get here to put out the fire! Don't you care about all the people you're hurting!?"
"I have a job to do," Elder Sain admitted. "Your people will learn to adapt just like the other planets' have." He tipped his head back. "Clance, how is Slaberdashia doing?" He paused, but no reply came. "Clance?"
"Sorry! Yes, I'm here. I just noticed the power was going out in the casino. It's back on now."
"Train your new friend later;" Elder told him, "I need you focused on this."
"Slaberdashia says she's fine," Clance relayed. "I see something moving inside the avatar's range, though. It's a ground vehicle. Non-magical. I think it's headed in your direction."
Elder Sain chuckled inside his dark visor. "Wonder what they're doing. Ah well–cut their power and keep on the lookout for–"
He noticed that King's eyes had widened.
Elder Sain stuck his tongue in his cheek. "Wait. Don't disable them yet. Have Slaberdashia meet them. King here knows something."
"It's just a business meeting!" King spat out. "I had it arranged before this all happened! Just let them go, please!"
Elder Sain hooked his arms through the large spokes that held the cog to his back. He tilted back in his seat.
"Why are you doing this?" King went on. "We can work out something–make a deal. What am I even here for if you don't want to talk?"
Elder Sain brought one arm out of the wheel and slapped it to the table. "Because I do need you for something. And the only instruction I will give you is this: If you see a flat surface suddenly appear, like this"–he slid his glove around on the table–"you run away from it. It will hang in the air and intersect you along with the building. It is an immaterial plane. However: if you are caught in it for too long you will die."
A blue mist hit Mean in the face. She sputtered and gagged, whipping backwards. When she had retreated a fair distance she lowered herself back down to the ground. Taking in deep breaths she squinted through watering eyes: A wall of blue fog stood in front of her. It was spreading out, curving around the factory in a wide arc. The smokestacks were emitting enough of the gas to blot out the dark sky. From that direction came the hovering raft. The man with glowing skin stood atop it as it neared.
"Ahoy," called the man. "I am Pladomir."
Mean coughed, staring up at the boat as it came to a halt. Two other people were in the raft with him, both wearing containment suits with helmets shaped like domes. Their bright facial features peered out at her through the gas trapped inside.
"Great," Mean said, her voice cracking. "You guys here to rescue me?"
"In a sense," Pladomir said. "You have entered my angle. As a result I must now care for your basic needs."
"Well I need to get out of here," Mean told him. She tugged her shirt straight.
"I can't do that," Pladomir said. "You must stay here with me and do as I say." He curved his lip up and sniffed.
"No," Mean said. She looked behind her. "Where'd that cinnamon roll go?"
"No?" Pladomir repeated. "This isn't something you can refuse." The man the containment suit shook his head. Mean walked over to where her roll had fallen to the ground.
"As you can see you are trapped," Pladomir went on. "You will follow me to the factory. I will allow you to rest, then I will brief you the duties you must perform." Mean picked up the roll.
"I'm not going to be your slave or whatever," she said. "I took care of that Beebee person when she tried to catch me; you guys just need to tell me how to get out of here."
Pladomir stiffened. The orange lines marking his brows flared and his teal face darkened.
"You did not harm Beebee!" he said. "You could not be that monstrous!"
"Oh I'm the bad one!?" Mean shouted back. "You're all kidnapping people! Hey, you guys in the suits: did he kidnap you?"
"Don't talk to her; get me the radio," Pladomir said. The others obeyed him, ducking into the raft to look. Mean groaned, skipped backward, and took off.
She glided across the glassy plain, approaching the blue mist that now enclosed the whole factory area. None of the other buildings could be seen though the haze, and the sun overhead had been reduced to a reddish blur. Mean touched down when she felt her nose itch, sneezing and backing up.
"Alright, time to try something new," she declared. She spread her arms out and stared at the blue mist. A spot in front of her dipped inward, with tiny wisps of smoke curling at the edges.
She smiled and the hem of her shirt flapped against her. A breeze tossed her brown hair forward. The spot in the haze widened as fresh air penetrated the wall, forming a small tunnel. The noise of the raft's engine droned behind her.
"You will come here at once," Pladomir called. A large radio was clutched in his glowing hand, with a long antenna jutting out of the top. His raft puttered behind her, rocking a bit as it slowed.
Mean braced her legs and the wind struck her back. The air tunnel burst out the other side of the wall.
"Whoa, whoa!" Mean cried as she was blasted forward off her feet. She twirled in midair and held the hair from her eyes; Pladomir's boat was rushing through the tunnel with her.
"What in blazes!?" Pladomir shouted. His raft pitched backward and one of the suited minions tumbled out. The other one grasped her seat while Pladomir hugged the steering wheel. The entire thing swirled sideways and flew into Mean: catching her with the inflated hull. She clung on as the wind roared in her ears and took them all through the passage. She opened her eyes and saw they were through; the misty wall closing up again after them. Their momentum carried onward until the boat flipped over, spilling out Pladomir and his slave. Mean released and righted herself, her shoe skidding on metal as she touched down.
"You reckless miscreant," Pladomir groaned. He rolled himself over and touched the ground. It was cold. The ground here was covered in staggered sheets of shining tin. The sun was back, and it cast a red gleam across the field of metal.
Pladomir's face lightened to a pale hue.
Quick First Draft Notes:
"Vornis reunites with Tyle Dhaston" – I wasn't going to ever have Tyle in the story again but his chemistry with Vornis is just too good. I think it's good, anyway. At least they're not trying to kill each other this time.
"The captain and the crew of the Nameless" – This part probably isn't necessary. Do you REALLY need to see Cougo act like a jerk to more people?
"Dark, Darrow, Jelk, and Tenny run" – This is just a few lines that describe people running somewhere! This is also the reason why I was getting impatient with One Piece the other week. At least mine doesn't go on for TWELVE PAGES. >:(
"Mackaba pops out of the fountain wearing a thong" – I have no idea what sort of undergarments prisons use, but I'm betting they use a bright orange thong. Is it time to give my browser search history another embarrassing subject? I think so! 😉
"King and Elder Sain" – I'm kind of abrupt here, and I'm not sure if this is the proper place for some of this info to be dropped, but hey––that's what first drafts are for! You can quote me on that in twenty years.
"Mean and Pladomir" – At first I had no idea how Mean was going to escape through the gas. The boring way would be "Just hold your breath and fly through." Then it hit me––if she can move objects with her power why can't she learn to move air itself? Gravity does affect gasses. Except the gasses creating the dome that's trapping her, apparently. I'll have to work on that.


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Nico Gabriel
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Nico Gabriel joined Sixt in 2004 as an operation manager in the Franchise Department. He later worked as a business development manager for the Sixt Franchise Partner in Sydney, Australia. Since 2008, Nico has served in various roles within Sixt, such as managing director of a number of subsidiaries and project manager for the company's first carsharing initiative, Sixti Car Club.
In 2011, Nico was appointed Managing Director of DriveNow, a joint venture of Sixt and BMW that was founded to offer premium carsharing services. In this position, he was responsible for operations and business development as well as IT. Nico developed DriveNow into a major carsharing player in Europe, with presence in 13 cities in 9 countries, more than 6,500 vehicles and over 1.2 million customers.
With the sale of Sixt's DriveNow shares to BMW, Nico has returned to Sixt to become the Managing Director for the newly founded SixtX, which will handle new mobility initiatives within Sixt.
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When you hear the word "spring" what do you think? I think pops of colour, pastels and flowers. Although I love the trends and shades that come out in winter, I'm glad to say its now spring (bye bye rain) So I recently received a bunch of Collection goodies inspired by spring of course.
Shimmer Shades - Blushalicious
4 Blushers in 1 Quad. The bottom two shades have very fine shimmers that give a stunning luminous finish to the cheeks, where the top two shades are a little more matte with a soft sheen finish.
Work the Colour Nail polish - Bare Nude
I really wish I had a lipstick this colour to be honest, its so pretty! Its a dusky rose, nude shade ♡ Its a flat creamy shade, no shimmer or glitters and it also provides opaque coverage in one layer. Please excuse my bad application in the photo
Work the Colour Eyeshadow Pencil - Vanilla Sky 1 and Vintage Blush 3
The Collection Eyeshadow pencils are velvety soft and easy to blend. These are popular for women on the go because they're quick, easy to apply and fast to blend. They're also popular for those who aren't too advanced with eye makeup and just want something easy to apply.
These two shades are quite versatile and you can use them in many ways:
- Highlight the inner corner of the eyes (inner tear duct)
- Highlight under the brow bone to lift the eyes and brows
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Degreaser sprays can make a cleaning job so much easier. There's no need to stare anymore at the tiresome mess in front of you. Make the grease go away in various places. Below are some examples of where a degreaser spray can be used:
Regardless of whether the grease is on the kitchen counters, cupboards, microwave ovens or other appliances, a degreaser spray can cater to all your needs. If you ever find something in your kitchen that seems to be difficult to remove, spray some degreaser on it. Before wiping the with a cleaning rag, remove the grease with ease. Be careful to not contaminate your food and drink when doing so!
Are you worried about the maintenance of your bathrooms? If the answer is yes, a degreaser spray might just be what you are in the need of. It does not matter if there is dried off gunk stuck on the bathroom counters or even the bathroom cabinets. The grease will be gone and surfaces left good as new.
As lovely as pets are, they come with their own mess too no matter how hard you train them. Whether its vomit, feces and urine – it's something that will need to be cleared up. Well, there is no need to worry yourself about it, grab a degreaser spray and remove all those stains. No need to be mad at your pet, the mess is gone.
Do you find your windows to be full of dirt, especially when the weather is a bit too dusty? If the answer is yes, you can make use of a degreaser to remove accumulate dirt and gunk. Afterwards, you can wipe the windows off with clean cloth. It's that easy. Try this on your window blinds too, might as well. It works.
Tools are great but the fact remains that they are made use of sporadically. Considering the nature of the jobs that tools are usually employed to take care of, it is a fact that they need to be degreased regularly after use. On top of that, they need to be kept well-maintained to do their job effectively. This is where degreasers come into the picture. Regardless of whether it is a rudimentary maintenance job or a thorough cleaning job after a complex operation, degreasers have got all the bases covered.
Did you recently make sizzling gravy with a tendency to stick? Well, the bottom of your dirty cooking pan gave it away. If you are unable to clean the remnants of what you had last night from the bottom of your cooking pans, then you might be in the need of a degreaser. All you need to do, in this regard, is apply the degreaser to the greased up bottoms of your pans and give it some time to work its magic. Shortly after, you should be able to scrape the grease off with ease using a moist cleaning rag. Remember that you should not cook in the pans without washing them thoroughly first. A degreaser might have a lot of uses but it is not edible.
Are you a nurse who usually gets bloodied clothes and fabrics? If the answer is yes, then you must know of the struggle that goes into getting such stains off of your fabrics. However, a degreaser spray can be used to simplify the predicament manifold. Applying the degreaser onto the area on the fabric that is drenched in blood will aid in lifting the stain off your fabric. Wash the fabric straight after and continue to repeat the process multiple times to ensure that all the stains are gone.
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Meek Mill posted a video on his Instagram page showing that he was denied access to the Cosmopolitan hotel and casino. They also threatened to call the police.
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Cosmopolitan hotel/casino going to extreme racist levels to keep too many black entertainers and black people …. they said they gone lock me up.. I'm like for what I've been once to a party with jayz ….. Some of these casinos have a bunch of Tatics to keep the level of blacks down …. but love to take our money!!!! This happens to a lot of black entertainers not just me either!! I felt crazy being put out by these white men for no reason!
The post now has over 1 million views shows the hotel demanding he leave but not giving him a reason.
TMZ obtained a demand letter written by Meek's lawyer, Joe Tacopina, to the Cosmopolitan.
"… we have learned that the Cosmopolitan maintains a list of African American recording artists who should be denied access for no other reason than than their culture and skin color. Such course of conduct constitutes discrimination per se, in violation of state and federal law, and exposes you to significant monetary damages."
"…we urge you to promptly issue an apology to Mr. Williams and grant him immediate access. In the event you fail to heed this one and only warning, we intend to pursue all legal recourse against you."


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text: Weekly Economic Commentary | Week of March 2, 2015 posted 3/5/2015 in Investments KEY TAKEAWAYS• Reports on the CPI and unemployment rate for January 2015 sent the Misery Index down to 5.6%, its lowest level in 56 years.• Despite the low reading of the index, headlines and polls indicate the index may not be capturing the nation's mood.• Wage growth may be the key to improving consumer sentiment about the state of the U.S. economy.THE MISERY INDEXTHE MISERY INDEX: JUNE 1980In June 1980, the U.S. economy was just exiting the first of two back-to-back recessions. The June 2, 1980, cover of TIME magazine was "The Big Blowup," referring not to the awful state of the U.S. economy, but to the recent eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington state. The Business and Economy section of the magazine that month, however, was full of stories about just how bad the U.S. economy was:• June 9, 1980, "Consumers Feel the Pinch": "With the economy in a downward spiral of still uncertain depth, many consumers have decided to cut their losses. . . . More Americans are unemployed, many others are doing without overtime pay, and inflation has eroded earnings."• June 16, 1980, "The Bad News Gets Worse": " . . . not only has the next recession begun, but it is already shaping up to be one of the worst slumps since the Great Depression of the 1930s."• June 30, 1980, "Harder Times in the U.S.": "While the Europeans generally hope to suffer only a mild slowing of economic growth, U.S. business continues to reel downward."The unemployment rate hit 7.6% in June 1980 and the inflation rate (as measured by the year-over-year percent change in the consumer price index [CPI]) soared to an incredible 14.4%, pushing the Misery Index (year-over-year percent change in the CPI plus the unemployment rate) to 22.0% [Figure 1]. In retrospect, the 14.4% reading on CPI in June 1980 marked the high point for inflation in the late 1970s/early 1980s. Unfortunately, for the U.S. economy, the next recession (the one that would begin in mid-1981 and last through the end of 1982) would ultimately drive the unemployment rate to 10.8%. The economy in the early 1980s was truly miserable, matching the nation's mood. THE MISERY INDEX: THEN AND NOWInterrupted only by the 1990-1991 recession, the Misery Index fell steadily for the next 20 years [Figure 2], hitting just 5.7% in April 1998, with the unemployment rate at 4.3% and the inflation rate at just 1.4%. By this time, TIME magazine had a Technology section, and the stories that month were about the latest "web-search" engines and Windows 98, while the Business section discussed "How OPEC Lost Control of Oil" and the latest wave of mega mergers in the banking sector. Times were good, and the nation's mood--and the Misery Index--reflected it. Last month, reports on the CPI (-0.1%) and unemployment rate (5.7%) for January 2015 sent the Misery Index down to 5.6%, surpassing the lows hit in 2006, 1998, and 1965, leaving the index at the lowest level in 56 years (May 1959). Although the economic and business headlines have certainly improved since 1980, they don't quite have the same feel to them as they did in 2006, 1998, 1965, or even 1959--the last time the Misery Index was lower than today.But are the unemployment rate and the inflation rate still the best measures of the misery (or lack thereof) of the American people in 2015? The index itself was created by economist Arthur Okun in the 1960s, and updated by economist Robert Barro in the late 1990s, who added interest rates and gross domestic product (GDP) to Okun's index; and it could use a refresh as we head toward the second half of the 2010s. That is a good topic for a future edition of the Weekly Economic Commentary.So why, with the economy closing in on a sixth year of expansion, the S&P 500 within a few points of an all-time high, and gasoline prices near six-year lows, doesn't the nation's mood match the best reading in 56 years on the Misery Index?According to the latest Gallup poll asking Americans what the nation's most important problem is, the "economy in general," "unemployment and jobs," and the "federal budget deficit/federal debt" were the top economic concerns; while "dissatisfaction with government," "healthcare," and "terrorism" topped the list of non-economic concerns. Although it would be easy to add a numerical value for the deficit or debt levels; the approval rating of Congress; tax rates; the number of pages of federal, state, and local regulation; or the even the latest approve/disapprove numbers on the Affordable Care Act to get a better gauge of American's "misery," that still may not capture what's going on.CONCLUSIONThe disconnect may come down to wages. Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Yellen noted not once, but twice in her prepared remarks on monetary policy and the economy before Congress last week (February 23-27, 2015), that wage growth remains "sluggish." Indeed, average hourly earnings in January 2015 were just 2.0% ahead of their January 2014 level, and running well below the pace of wage growth (4.0%) seen prior to the onset of the Great Recession in 2007 [Figure 3]. Yellen's signal to markets last week was that while the Fed was happy with the progress the labor market has made toward the Fed's goal of "full employment," it was not yet convinced that the inflation portion of the Fed's dual mandate was on the right track. As we have written many times in this and other commentaries, wages are a key component of business costs, and the economy won't see a sustained rise in inflation back toward the Fed's 2.0% target until wage growth begins to accelerate. Once that happens, the Misery Index may or may not be at all-time lows, but perhaps consumers will feel better about the state of the economy. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURESThe opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. To determine which investment(s) may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. 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The Skagit Valley Family YMCA is offering emergency childcare to first responders, healthcare providers, supply chain workers, grocery store staff and pharmacy workers. This drop-in service is available for school-age children (K-6). Children will need to be signed in and out by a guardian.
When: Monday-Friday 7:30-5:30
Where: The Y @ 1901 Hoag Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Fees: Full and half-day rates available.
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LaVenture, Washington & Whitney are currently open for ages 1-6
Burlington is currently open for ages 30 months-6 years
Hours (all sites): 7am-6pm
All Y Early Learning and School-Age centers align programming with evidence-based lesson plans fostering each child's cognitive, social-emotional and physical development by sparking an interest in learning through hands-on exploration. Our Y offers early learning, childcare, camps, enrichment classes, swim lessons and much more. Our programs are all-encompassing to include mind, body and spirit for children at every point in their lives. When children join Y programs they begin a lifetime of support and community in health, wellness and educational encouragement. Learn more about each of our licensed programs below.
Ages: 12 months-6 years
Locations: Anacortes, Burlington & Mount Vernon
Hours: 6:30am-6:00pm
Y Early Learning Centers provide a space where young children grow through play-based learning. Our highly trained staff prepare a child-driven curriculum to help your little one thrive in a homey environment.
Ages: 3-4 years
Location: Central Elementary in Sedro-Woolley and Whitney Elementary in Anacortes
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Y Preschool focuses on the holistic development of each child. Our facilitators help your child become independent by encouraging curiosity to think deeper and build confidence to find answers to help prepare them to be successful students in Kindergarten and beyond.
Ages: Kindergarten-grade 6
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Hours: 6:30am until school start & school end until 6:00pm
In Beyond the Bell, kids learn key skills that will help character development, including the Y's four core values: caring, honesty, respect & responsibility.
Ages: Kindergarten-grade 6
Locations: On school campuses throughout Skagit County
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Beyond the Bell Camp Days provide structured programs throughout the regular school year for days that school is not in session.
Ages: Entering grades 1-6
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Camp at the Y is really something special because we've been doing it longer than anyone else...we invented it!
We offer two Summer Camp options, YMCA Camp Anderson & Beyond the Bell Summer Day Camp.
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Leadership Greater Chicago (LGC) is proud to present an intimate conversation and book signing with Valerie Jarrett, author of Finding My Voice: My Journey to the West Wing and the Path Forward on Thursday, April 18th, starting at 7:30 AM. This will be one of only a few Chicago stops on Ms. Jarrett's national book tour, and it is not too be missed! Note: this is a ticketed event. Ticket information follows!
In Finding My Voice, Valerie Jarrett, beloved LGC Fellow since 1986 and longest-serving senior advisor in the Obama White House, shares her journey as a daughter, mother, lawyer, business leader, public servant, and leader in government at an historic moment in American history. "The ultimate Obama insider" (New York Times), Jarrett was born in Iran and raised in 1960s Chicago. She originally practiced corporate law and left to enter local politics, where in 1991 she interviewed an up-and-coming lawyer named Michelle Robinson (LGC Fellow since 1993). The rest is history, as told in this memoir of Jarrett's rise to become one of the most consequential women in the United States.
There are ONLY 40 seats left, so reserve your spot today! Tickets are $75 each and include a plated breakfast and a copy of Ms. Jarrett's book.
The event begins with a networking reception at 7:30 a.m., followed by breakfast service at 7:50 a.m., author conversation at 8:00 a.m., and audience Q&A at 9:00 a.m. Additional books will be available from The Book Stall for purchase, and book signing will occur after the program.
Dress code: business attire recommended
Venue: For directions, parking, public transportation, and accessibility information, click here.
7:30 to 8:00 am: Networking
8:00 to 9:00 am: Ms. Jarrett speaks (moderated conversation)
9:00 to 9:30 am: Audience Q&A
9:30 to 10:15 am: Book signing
Tickets are $75 per person. A plated breakfast and a copy of Ms. Jarrett's book are included with each ticket purchase.
To purchase your tickets today, visit: https://lgcchicago.org/valeriejarrett.
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"Valerie has been one of Barack and my closest confidantes for decades... the world would feel a lot better if there were more people like Valerie blazing the trail for the rest of us."--Michelle Obama


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Moong Sprouts (Mung Bean Sprouts) Masala Fritters or Vadas Recipe
Moong Sprouts(Mung Bean Sprouts) Masala Fritters/Vadas
Nutritious and Scrumptious Mung Bean Sprouts Masala Fritters
I often make mung sprouts at home. I use them in many ways. They are very nutritious. Their high protein and fiber content make them a healthy food. It is tasty due to its mild-sweetness. These sprouts are high in calories and low-fat.
Making mung bean sprouts vada/fritters is very easy. For this, you have to put mung sprouts, ginger, dry red chilies, garlic, and salt in a mixer or blender. Grind to get a coarse paste. Add finely chopped onions and chopped fresh coriander to it. Mix well.
Take lemon-sized batter and make a round patty out of it. Make 5-6 patties and drop them one by one into the hot oil. Deep-fry them till they are perfectly crispy. Remove them and place them on a tissue paper to get rid of the excess oil. These fritters are crunchy and delicious.
You don't need any kind of side dish to eat these vadas. They are spicy and appetizing.
Now, let me show you how to make mung bean sprouts fritters.
Cook Time
- 1 heaped cup mung bean sprouts
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 dry red chilies
- 1/4 inch ginger, chopped
- 3-4 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp fresh green coriander, finely chopped
- salt to taste
- oil for deep frying
Step-By-Step Instructions and Images for Making Moong Sprouts (Mung Bean Sprouts) Fritters or Vadas
- Make bean sprouts. I have given below the method to make mung bean sprouts.
- Take the sprouts in a mixer/blender. Add dry red chilies, garlic cloves, chopped ginger, and salt. Grind together to get a coarse mixture. Collect it in a bowl.
- Add finely chopped onions and finely chopped fresh green coriander. Thoroughly mix them.
- Take lemon-sized batter and make a patty. Drop it into the hot oil. Make 5-6 such patties and deep-fry in a batch.
- Fry them on medium-high heat till they become dark brown. Turn them occasionally. Frying a batch may take about 6 minutes.
- Remove them and place on an absorbent tissue paper. Repeat the same for making all the fritters.
- These fritters/vadas are crunchy outside and soft inside. They are very delicious.
- Enjoy eating them with a cup of hot tea or coffee.
How to Make Mung Bean Sprouts:
- Soak green gram (mung bean) in water for about 12-15 hours.
- Strain them. Put them in a container with a tight lid for about another 12-15 hours.
- Open the lid. You will get sprouted mung beans. Use immediately or store them in refrigerator for future use.
Nutritional Information of Moong Sprouts(Mung Bean Sprouts) Masala Fritters/Vadas
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving size: 1
|Calories from Fat
|% Daily Value *
|Fat 2 g
|Saturated fat 0 g
|Carbohydrates 28 g
|Sugar 1 g
|Fiber 4 g
|Protein 11 g
|Cholesterol 1 mg
|Sodium 32 mg
|* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.
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Kuala Lumpur or KL is a modern city with a thriving economy. Boasting of multi-national companies and government agencies throughout the city, KL offers plenty of hotels if you're visiting, whether for business, pleasure, or both. Check out the top five simple tricks to get the best deals from a hotel in KL:
- Stay at Hotels Catering to Business Travellers Business hotels in KL often provide fantastic deals if you take the time to do some research. A hotel in KL that caters to business travellers normally provide everything that you'll ever need during your stay to make your work or commute to work-related events easier.
- Visit during Off-Peak Seasons Peak seasons in Malaysia are typically during the school holidays, which is during the months of May-June and November-December, as well as during major holiday celebrations like Eid, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, or Christmas. Hotel room prices tend to skyrocket or even twice the usual rate, so try to stay during off-peak seasons.
- Look out for Early Bird Discounts The earlier you book a room at your preferred hotel in KL, the higher the chances are for you to snag an early bird discount. You may also contact the hotel directly to see if you can get a deal for your stay. If you're a regular patron of the hotel, you'll have higher chances of getting better deals and other perks.
- Sign up for Loyalty Programmes If you place a booking through a hotel booking website, don't forget to sign up for the hotel's loyalty programme. Most hotels in KL would offer loyalty programmes directly on their online booking site, as well as through third-party sites. Find a hotel in KL that provides such benefit.
- Check the Perks Offered by Your Credit Cards There are plenty of credit cards that offer various perks for travellers, including hotel deals, discounts, travel miles, bonus points, and cash back. See whether the hotel of your choice is the partner of your credit card's reward programmes.
Finding the best hotel in KL during your stay at the city and getting the best deals should be easier with the tips mentioned. Try to do some research and contact the hotel of your choice before you book a room for your stay in KL.


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To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed the religious emblems programs. The December Cub Scout Roundtable will focus on how you can make these emblems a part of your pack program and to help you cover the topic of Faith, Reverence and the Duty to God in Cub Scout Dens and Packs, even for a wildly diverse population.
Please join us as we cover the theme of "Winter Wonderland" and the Scout Law of point of Reverent.
The Cub Scout Roundtable is here to help you. We welcome new leaders and parents with questions and seasoned leaders with experience. Facilitated by the Roundtable staff, we all work together to put on the best program we can for our Scouts. Come join us, and bring your fellow leaders and interested parents with you. Let us show you how an hour at the Roundtable can save you hours of effort reinventing the wheel while planing your pack and den meetings.
Light refreshments are served.
7:30pm-8:30pm, Thursday December 13, Montgomery Village LDS Church, 20020 Montgomery Village Ave, Montgomery Village, MD 20886.
Alex Pranger
CS Roundtable Commissioner