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Official Certificate as Knight of Grace OSJ Malta
Stephen Shaya, M.D. Of J & B Medical and Health Net Connect Inducted as a Knight into the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta
Malta–Upon the official invitation of the Magisterial House O.S.J. Malta, Stephen Shaya, M.D. was inducted with a rank and title Knight of Grace O.S.J. Malta. Stephen Shaya, M.D. said, "It is an honor to be part of the family of the legendary Sovereign Order of St. John. With this honor, I offer to support the medical advocacy of the Order. To begin with, we will offer our telemedicine solution which offers a unique combination of HIPAA and HITECH compliant video consultations, virtual house calls, FDA approved peripherals, triage and rounds, combined with the ability to take, store and retrieve patient vitals and provide care from anywhere to anywhere throughout the world. Our technology and solutions will create the next generation of medical humanitarian efforts globally." Dr. Shaya also said that the "Knights of Malta is a 900 year old organization with a historic mission to help the sick, needy, and most disadvantaged in society. The Order of Malta provides humanitarian medical and social support in over 120 countries and helps all people regardless of religion or race. The Knights of Malta are all about service to those in need."
Dr. Shaya quoted inspiration from both Ghandi and Gibran: "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." and "I slept and I dreamed that life is all joy. I woke and I saw that life is all service. I served and I saw that service is joy."
Stephen Shaya, M.D was nominated and sponsored by Princess Maria Amor. On her part, Princess Maria Amor said, "As the Minister of Cooperation of OSJ Knights of Malta, it is one of my duties to protect the honor of the Order by nominating new postulants who have the ability to support the mission and vision of the Order. Stephen Shaya, M.D. embodies the qualities of a true Knight, I believe he is a great addition to the OSJ Knights of Malta and I am honored to nominate him to receive such a noble title". She added, "I am also very thankful to Dr. Shaya and the J&B Medical for their assistance in fulfilling the health cause of our organization, even in Malta. They are indeed a true supporter and friend of We Care for Humanity."
Order of Malta or Knights of Malta, is a Roman Catholic lay religious order of, traditionally, a military, chivalrous and noble nature.[5] It is the world's oldest surviving order of chivalry.[6] The Sovereign Military Order of Malta is headquartered in Rome, Italy, and is widely considered a sovereign subject of international law. They are modern continuation of the original medieval order of Saint John of Jerusalem,[8] known as the Fraternitas Hospitalaria and later as the Knights Hospitaller, a group founded in Jerusalem around the year 1050 as an Amalfitan hospital to provide care for poor and sick pilgrims to the Holy Land. After the conquest of Jerusalem in 1099 during the First Crusade, it became a military order under its own charter. Following the loss of Christian held territories of the Holy Land to Muslims, the order operated from Rhodes (1310–1523), and later from Malta (1530–1798), over which it was sovereign.
Although this state came to an end with the withdrawal of the order from Malta due to the advances of Napoleon Bonaparte, the order as such survived. It retains its claims of sovereignty under international law and has been granted permanent observer status at the United Nations.[9] The order is notable for issuing its own international passports for travel, postal stamps, along with its formal insignia, often portrayed as a white or gold Maltese cross. The order nominally invokes the Blessed Virgin Mary under the venerated Marian title of "Our Lady of Mount Philermos" as its patroness and spiritual intercessor.
Today the order has about 13,000 members, including Knights and Dames as well as auxiliary members; 80,000 permanent volunteers; and 20,000 medical personnel including doctors, nurses, auxiliaries and paramedics in more than 120 countries.[3] The goal is to assist the elderly, handicapped, refugeed, children, homeless, those with terminal illness and leprosy in all parts of the world, without distinction of race or religion.[3] In several countries—including France, Germany and Ireland—the local associations of the order are important providers of first aid training, first aid services and emergency medical services. Through its worldwide relief corps—Malteser International—the order is also engaged to aid victims of natural disasters, epidemics, and armed conflicts.
In February 2013 the order celebrated its 900th anniversary recognizing the Papal bull of sovereignty "Pie Postulatio Voluntatis" formally issued by Pope Paschal II on 15 February 1113, with a general audience given by Pope Benedict XVI[10] and a Holy Mass celebrated by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone at Saint Peter's Basilica
J & B is a privately held global health care solutions company based in Wixom, Michigan and started in 1996. J & B has sixteen different business enterprises and customers all over the world. J & B has brought many new and innovative ideas and solutions forward on delivering care and continues to strive to improve patient access and quality. At present, Stephen Shaya, M.D. oversees all strategy, innovation, and growth. In addition, his role in the company has been to measure, manage, and optimize every facet of our business. During Stephen's tenure, the company has been able to grow from a family business to a global enterprise.
We Care for Humanity is an internationally recognized organization espousing current global issues and concerns such as Human Rights, World Peace, Education, Health and Wellness, Eradication of Poverty, Green Environment, and Empowerment.
Stephen Shaya, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer
(248) 896-6201, ext. 204


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March is just around the corner people. Strap on your seat belts as we prepare for the wild ride ahead. Here is your recap of a great week of mid-major hoops and a preview of what is to come this week…
Power Rankings:
Gonzaga (26-0, 14-0 WCC)
The 'Zags continue to roll. With Nigel Williams-Goss leading the charge at the point guard position, I don't see how this team could lose before the NCAA Tournament.
St. Mary's (22-3, 12-2 WCC)
Even with the loss to Gonzaga, the Gaels are still deserving of the number two spot. Jock Landale is an absolute monster in the paint.
Wichita State (23-4, 13-1 MVC)
The Shockers have won eight straight games by an average margin of 23 points since losing at Illinois State on January 14th. Gregg Marshall has his team gelling at the right time.
Illinois State (21-5, 13-1 MVC)
The Redbirds have been able to bounce back after the blowout loss to Wichita State a week ago with two solid wins over Drake and Bradley this week. Travelling to Missouri State on Wednesday will be an interesting matchup for Dan Muller's group. Paris Lee is one of the most improved players in the nation.
The Rams have been able to rattle off 7 wins in a row, and they show no signs of stopping. They have an easy week coming up with games against Richmond and St. Louis. JeQuan Lewis continues to have an exceptional year.
Dayton (20-5, 11-2 A-10)
Every year, the Flyers seem to be the team to beat in the Atlantic 10. Nothing has changed this year. UD is tied for first in the A-10 and will get into the tournament, with or without an automatic bid.
Middle Tennessee (22-4, 12-1 C-USA)
The Blue Raiders are the most impressive team that no one is talking about. Their great play leaves them a top Conference USA, with only a few blemishes on the record. MTSU will bust some brackets come March.
Akron (22-4, 12-1 MAC)
Akron has been a very fun team to watch this year. anchored by big man Isaiah Johnson, the Zips have won 12 of 13 conference games. UA takes on Kent State and Bowling Green this week in what should be easy wins.
Just Missed the Cut: New Mexico State, UNC Wilmington, Monmouth, Vermont, Valparaiso
Players of the Week:
Justin Robinson, Monmouth
Robinson went OFF in a MAAC win over Siena 102-82 scoring 40 points on 14-20 from the field. Monmouth on the floor is making more noise than their bench mob this year.
Jequan Lewis, VCU
Mr. Do it all for the Rams. Lewis scored 34 points in the win over St. Joe's on Tuesday. With Lewis leading the charge, VCU could be a sneaky team in March once again.
Games to Watch:
Friday, February 17
Kent State @ Akron (7:00 PM ET; ESPNU)
VCU @ Richmond (9:00 PM ET; ESPN2)
Saturday, February 18
St. Bonaventure @ Dayton (2:00 PM ET; NBCSN)


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Contact: Outer Banks Group, 252-475-9034
Superintendent Barclay Trimble announced today that shortly after November 4, 2013, U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) fire management staff, working under an agreement with the National Park Service (NPS), as part of the Outer Banks Group Fire Management Plan, will re-establish a fire break along the NPS boundary between Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Village of Ocracoke.
Fire breaks aid fire suppression efforts in numerous ways and, most importantly, allow access for fire fighters to move around the periphery of a blaze, while providing space to fight a potential fire.Fire breaks assist in containing fires by denying "fuel" such as brush, grasses and small trees, and will reduce the probability of fires moving from NPS lands onto private property.As a result, this fire break will reduce the threat of wildland fire to private homes and property adjacent to NPS lands.
Another way for communities to help reduce wildland fire threat is by implementing the National Fire Protection Association's Firewise Communities Program which focuses on what residents can do around their buildings to reduce potential loss of life and property to wildfire.Trees, shrubs, and other vegetation surrounding a building contribute greatly as to how well a building survives a wildfire.To get more information about risk assessment and a checklist to help prepare properties, go to www.fireadapted.org
The break will be reformed using a lightweight, tracked vehicle, called a Marsh Master, which was designed for use in marshy environments, with an attached mowing deck.The breaks may not be completely cleared of vegetation as all woody vegetation with a diameter greater than six inches will be left in place.
A public informational meeting regarding this project will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2013, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the Ocracoke Community Center, 999 Irvin Garrish Highway, Ocracoke, NC 27960.
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The Renaissance Millennial
The Renaissance in Europe was a period from around the 14th-17th century and was marked by a great revival in art and spurning a cultural movement towards the Modern Age. One of the key catalysts to this movement was Johannes Gutenberg's invention of the printing press. This allowed the spread of information at a much faster rate than ever would've been imagined at that point. Copies of books and articles that once would take weeks to replicate, could now be reproduced in days or even hours.
Now we look at the 21st century where many believe we are the "Information Renaissance." Dr. Jay Edwin Gillette, a professor in the Center for Information and Communication Sciences at Ball State University, clarifies many of the characteristics of this movement in his article "Leadership for the Information Renaissance: Clarity, Challenges, Opportunity."
One idea that Dr. Gillette calls for is the need to become renaissance men and women in order to succeed in this new era. For my generation, I like to think of this as the "Renaissance Millennial." We have been stereotyped as a lazy and entitled generation and often our calls change in the world are scoffed at and dismissed. This puts the greater responsibility on each and every one of us to be more knowledgeable and driven than ever before.
To paraphrase Dr. Gillette's article, the problem with renaissances are that they are paradoxically times of great enlightenment and great strife. If nothing else, the overwhelming amount of both these factors in the world today should show existence of a renaissance period. With Millennials in position to inherit decision making power on a global scale, we must make sure we do not take it lightly. This is our chance to make it what we want it to be and ultimately how seriously we take that will determine our success.


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Situation Update | Thaton Bilin Township, Thaton District (February to April 2016)
The following Situation Update was received by KHRG in May 2016. It was written by a community member in Thaton District who has been trained by KHRG to monitor human rights conditions. It is presented below translated exactly as originally written, save for minor edits for clarity and security.[1] This report was received along with other information from Thaton District, including 70 photographs and six video clips.[2]
This Situation Update took place from February 1st to April 1st 2016. The information was documented in Bllin Township, Thaton District. The information in this Situation Update includes drugs, healthcare, development, military activities, and villager's concerns.
In terms of drugs, we have seen a lot of drugs coming to many villages in Bilin Township.[3] We also have seen that many young people have been secretly using drugs. If you need to buy or sell them you can find them very easily. We have seen that drugs (yaba)[4] are coming into the village in two ways. The first way they come is through Baw Kyoh Leh, K'Ter Tee and Htaw Klaw Hkee roads. Second way, they are sent on A--- road and go down to B--- [town] and Eu--- [village]. The result is that disease [addiction] has occurred in Eu--- village, D--- village in E--- village, and F--- village in Noh Ber Baw village tract. We have not seen any organisations [authorities] such as the BGF [Border Guard Force],[5] the KNU [Karen National Union],[6] the KNLA [Karen National Libeartion Army][7] or the Tatmadaw [Burma/Myanmar government military][8] take any action. Therefore, some villagers have many concerns and they worry that their children and youths will be impacted by drug use in the future.
We have seen that in April [2016], new clinics were constructed in many villages; in Eu---, G--- village, Ta Auh Hkee village tract and P'Yah Raw village, P'Yah Raw village tract and also in other [villages] that I [KHRG researcher] am not able to reach. The people who provided funding and built these clinics are from an organisation known as the Nippon [Foundation].[9] [In Eu--- village] the clinic was already built and the opening ceremony also was already held but until the present time, the lock [on the clinic] has never opened. There are also no medics or patients. The villagers were mainly talking about this clinic. A villager from Eu--- village said that the clinic looks very beautiful but you cannot use it for anything. Villagers in Eu--- village also said that there is no [change], only the clinic has been built and nothing is inside. Therefore, they went to one old grandfather who does not have any relatives to live with, and they asked him to live in the clinic because the grandfather doesn't have any house and he also cannot work.
The Burma/Myanmar government also does not place any health workers in the clinic and the Karen Healthcare Department faces a lack of human resources and faces problems with medicine [supply], therefore, the villagers can only gaze at the clinic. A villager from Eu--- village joked that if you have a headache and you get malaria, if you look at that clinic, then you will recover.
Road construction
A main road is being constructed from P'Nweh Klah to Lay Kay, but until now it has not been completed. Some small bridges were constructed, but many bridges also have not been constructed, therefore, we cannot travel in the rainy season. The people [and companies] who construct the road are U Ye Tun, Kyi Tun and Win Laing (who is from Wa Pa village) and Mo Ze company. Another road also was constructed in Peh Wa Hta, Meh Naw Ther village tract. It passes through Khoh Hpoh Mountain to P'Yah Raw [village]. It was constructed in 2015 and we can travel on it only in summer. [U Ye Tun] has also planned to construct another road starting from Lay Kay village, Lay Kay village tract to Htaw Kla Hpoh Hkee village, Noh Ber Baw village tract, in 2017. The people who take responsibility for implementing this road construction are U Ye Tun Company. All roads which have been constructed were agreed by the KNU and they [oversaw the] construction.
School construction
An organisation called BAJ [Bridge Asia Japan] came to build schools in many villages. They constructed the schools in large villages which have high numbers of villagers. This organisation also installed water for the villagers. If we look at this, it is very useful for the villagers. This year in the summer a water shortage happened because of a heatwave that caused the streams and wells, which are usually used by villagers, to dry up. The villagers did not worry about the water shortage because they recived water installations [from BAJ]. They also constructed a concrete school. This is very useful because if the villagers had to build a school by themselves, there would be no trees or bamboo [to construct it with] because there are few trees and bamboo. Two more primary schools will be built in Noh Ber Baw village and Klwee Lay Tha Waw Pya Kyoh village. These two schools also will be built with concrete. As far as I know, the people who take responsibility to build the schools are Saw A'Ngeh Lay in Eu--- village, and Brigade #1 [Thaton] Adjutant General Aee Tha. We do not know where the [financial] support comes from.
Paddy rice and solar panel aid
In terms of aid, paddy rice has been donated by the Nippon Foundation. In Thaton District, the people responsible [for distributing the aid] were Saw A'Ngeh Lay in Eu--- village (who is a trader), Brigade 1 Adjutant General Aee Tha and other responsible people from the village tract. This year, the amount of paddy rice donated was one basket per person. The rice was not donated to people who live or work very far away [from the village], or [extra for families with] one year old babies, monks, or to revolutionary people such as the KNU and the KNLA. Therefore, some villagers and village leaders talked with each other and collected rice donations from the villagers who received rice donations and redistributed it to people who did not receive any aid. In regards to the solar panels, the villagers have not received them until the present time. The information that I was not able to confirm is that there was a lucky draw [lottery] to decide which villagers would get solar panels.
House construction for Internally Displaced People [IDPs]
Regarding this issue, Adjutant General Aee Tha and Saw A'Ngeh Lay took responsibility to lead [this project]. They will build very cheap toilets in three villages, such as Htee Lay Kaw village, P'Yah Raw village tract, and Htee Ber Hkee village, Htee Hsee Baw village tract. I went to Htee Lay Hkaw village and saw the villagers have not built houses yet [for IDPs to return]. I told them, "The rainy season will come soon, why have you not built your houses?" The person who [will implement this project] is Saw A'Ngeh Lay, but even by April 15th 2016 the trees [for building the houses] had not been cut down yet. In order to build houses for Internally Displaced People, Adjutant General Aee Tha came up with the idea to cut down the trees from Toh Teh Hkee Forest and Ta Auh Hkee Forest. The total [weight] of the trees cut down will be 600 tonnes. The villagers from Toh Teh Hkee village did not want to permit them to take the logs but the KNU leader came to take it, therefore they agreed with the leaders.
Military activity
On February 23rd 2016 we learned that Ta Pa (Win Ta Ma) Army Camp, Lay Kay Army Camp, Yoh Klah Army Camp, Meh Pree Hkee Army Camp and BGF Battalion #1014[10] and #1011 were patrolling. The Burma/Myanmar government military [Tatmadaw] which is based nearby is LID [Light Infantry Division] #44. LIB [Light Infantry Battalion] #118 is patrolling and stays in the villages. The villages where they are patrolling are Lah Hkoh (Pa Ri Ko) village in P'Nweh Klah village tract, Peh Wa Hta village in Meh Naw Ther village tract, and Noh Ber Baw village and Htaw Klaw Hkee vilage in Noh Ber village tract. The villagers said that they thought the Tatmadaw would relocate, but in reality, they came to stay in their villages. A--- village head also said that they did not do anything [cause any problems] when they stayed in the village, but that they [villagers] have concerns for the women who live in the villages because they [the soldiers] all said they were bachelors. I [KHRG researcher] saw that when they patrol village by village, two of their intelligence personnel go to villagers' working places and to the villagers which are situated close to where they are staying. They [intelligence personnel] follow villagers and do not wear army uniforms. The BGF soldiers are staying in their own army camps.
Bilin Township is KNU-controlled and the territory of KNLA Battalion #3, therefore, Battalion #3 operates there. Because they operate there, Battalion Commander Dah Nay Htoo had to meet with the LID #44 Commanders because their soldiers were patrolling [in the KNLA territory]. LID and camp commanders told him [KNLA commander] that they were allowed to patrol because they did not bring any armed equipment with them. In this case, it disturbed the villagers [because of potential conflict].
The Township [leaders] intend to set up checkpoints along Kah Meh Road, and Htaw Klaw Hpoh Hkee, Buh Nee Hkoh and Baw Paw Hta, but the Burma/Myanmar government military did not permit them to. After, Battalion #3 commanders and responsible people in the township held a discussion with the Burma/Myanmar government military, and the Burma/Myanmar government military confirmed details of the checkpoint, including that if they set up checkpoints they [the KNLA] should not raise their flag, they should set up a barrier in front of checkpoints, and the checkpoint keepers are not allowed to bring any armed equipment.
Conclusion and villagers' concern
This information was collected when I [KHRG community member] travelled from place to place, and some of the events I saw with my eyes, and some I heard from the villagers, particularly about military activity [patrolling] and development projects that occurred in April 2016.This year, the weather is very hot, therefore, villagers' crops such as betel nut trees and betel nut leaves, and their water sources, dried out. This year, the paddy rice market price is very high. One basket of paddy rice costs 20,000 kyat [US$15.16][11]. The food shortage problem has not happened only in summer season, it can even happen in the rainy season. This is a concern for the villagers.


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The Congressional Management Foundation has launched new awards for Congress, the Democracy Awards, to recognize nonlegislative achievements.
Five awards will be given out next summer. A Republican and a Democrat will be awarded in each of four categories: innovation, transparency and accountability, constituent service, and a "Life in Congress" award for workplace environment, the foundation announced. A fifth award will be given to one member and one congressional staffer for lifetime achievement.


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Have a Sensational Season With the Aurora Borealis (Abell 520)
In this false-color map, Hubble captures the distribution of dark matter, galaxies, and hot gas in the core of the merging galaxy cluster Abell 520, formed from a violent collision of massive galaxy clusters.
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As Marvel ramps up development on television shows like The Incredible Hulk and Cloak & Dagger, it's slowing down production on the Runaways movie.
Deadline reports the studio "simply has too much going on at the moment," and plans to take its time with the live-action adaptation of the acclaimed comic created in 2003 by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona. The news likely will be received with mixed emotion by fans, some of whom have suggested Runaways would work better as a television series than as a feature film.
The comic centers on six kids who discover their parents are super-villains known as the Pride. Fleeing from their homes, the kids band together to learn about their inherited powers, defeat the Pride and make up for the evil committed by their parents.
The adaptation, directed by Peter Sollett (Nick And Nora's Infinite Playlist) from a script by Drew Pearce (No Heroics), appeared to be moving forward fairly quickly, with the studio issuing a casting call -- a controversial one, at that -- in August, and scheduling filming to begin in January. Sollett reportedly is still attached to direct, but has been invited to take another project first.


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The Upper Hunter region boast one of the best fishing spots in NSW with Lake Glenbawn. Ideal for all types of water sports from water skiing to canoeing, or even a swim. A jewel in the crown of the Upper Hunter.
Located just 15 minutes from scone, Lake Glenbawn State Park has a spectacular rural backdrop and offers facilities for day visitors as well as holiday guests. The excellent facilities include picnic areas, BBQs, playgrounds and tennis courts, all which is needed for a great family fun day out, weekend escape or relaxing holiday. There is a range of accommodation to suit all styles and budgets. Choose from cabins, bungalows, villas, powered sites and bush camping. Check out Aberdeen Fishing and Outdoors for all of your fishing and camping supplies.
Further south on the boundary between Muswellbrook and Singleton is Lake Liddell Reserve. Is is a fantastic location for camping, enjoying the bush wildlife and has an exciting adventure park that includes laser tag, rock climbing wall, indoor skydiving, plus lots more. As well as catering for day visitors, there is also fifty camp sites of which ten are powered and a revamped recreation area. Lake Liddell is a must do for all families, just 15kms south of Muswellbrook off the New England Highway.
GJ's By the Lake is a family run business, owned and operated by Ged and Julie Elphinstone. It is located 15kms south of Muswellbrook NSW, at Lake Liddell. The adventure packed business offers fixed & mobile laser tag, indoor skydiving, quad bike tours, Rock climbing wall and a function room for all occasions. We are open 7 days a week, 9am till 10pm, GJ's by the Lake is fun packed place for the whole family to visit. GJ's recommends booking, to avoid disappointment. Call 0477551174 to book.
Upper Hunter Country is surrounded by magnificent national parks, nature reserves, wilderness areas and state forests and each features something unique.
The rainforests of Barrington Tops National Park are of international significance; forming part of the Gondwana rainforests of Australia's World Heritage Area.
Carved out of volcanic flows, the park rises from near sea level to over 1500m and protects on the largest temperate rainforests in mainland Australia, along with a host of diverse habitats and wide range of birds and animals.
Towarri is a diverse landscape of various vegetations types. Pockets of rainforest, stands of large grass trees and sections of snow gum coexist within the park.
There's also a wide range of birds, including the endangered speckled warbler.
Sandstone outcrops offer sweeping scenic views of the Upper Hunter and a lack of defined tracks in the park's mountainous terrain allow hikers the freedom to independently explore. After a vigorous walk you can always cool off in the Washpools water hole - a natural swimming spot.
Look out for the Caligula skink, which is only found here in the Liverpool Ranges and in the Barrington Tops.
Camping opportunities don't come any more spectacular than the Goulburn River National Park.
The Park stretches along 90km of the river, and its wide, sandy banks and forest landscape offer easy walking and good swimming - particularly in summer - as well as some amazing bird watching.
When you're not bird watching, keep an eye out for eastern grey kangaroos, red-necked wallabies and wombats, which are also common in this area.
Wollemi National Park is NSW's largest wilderness area covering 492,220ha. A spectacular maze of deep canyons, rocky cliffs and undisturbed forest.
Wildlife abounds in this national park with a rich variety of diverse species including eastern grey kangaroos, brush tailed wallabies, wombats, echidnas, gliders, geckos, wedge-tailed eagles and a variety of snakes including the rare broad-headed snake.
Other highlights include Burning Mountain in Wingen, Giant's Leap in Sandy Hollow and the Drip Gorge near Merriwa.


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Do you remember my 2017 goals? I know they were so long ago. Well. I spent two days drinking (to me) a ton of water. What I discovered was I am really un healthy with my diet. The 4 days straight struggling to wake up, feeling hungover with a killer head ache even though I haven't drank anything was also a give away.
I never drank water instead I existed solely on Dr. Pepper, massive amounts of Dr. Pepper. Starting the water made me feel some better. Just enough to realize how bad I had been feeling. I am also pretty sure I have been chronically dehydrated. I am tired of feeling sluggish. I can't remember how long I've felt that way because it has become normal to me.
I decided I needed a big change. Something more strict than just water and Pilates. So today I'm starting the while 30 diet. The short of it is, no added sugar (real or artificial), no alcohol, no grains, no legumes, exceptions to this is green beans, snow peas, and sugar peas. I can have no dairy, No MSG, sulfides, no recreated treats using approved ingredients. hey mentioned no pancakes about a million times.
Not gonna lie the thought of no Dr. Pepper makes me anxious. Just thinking about it make me want to crawl out of my skin. Which to me is all the more reason to do it. I'm tired of feeling like crap because I eat junk. My goal is to feel better, but if this is my stomach at the end then it is a win/win.
I'm a creature of habit and I despise cooking so this probably won't become a place where I share wonderful recipes of healthy foods. My plan is to stick to basics so probably lots of omelettes for breakfast. Lunch and dinners will probably be meats with salads (no dressing) and veggies. Don't I make it sound exciting? I have never looked forward to anything less in my life. But I am hoping at the end it is worth it. I plan on sharing updates. Mostly on how I am handling it and if I stumble across food that is quick easy I can't weigh myself until the end so there won't be a pounds lost count. The scale actually hasn't changed any, its just mostly how I feel.
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Locate information on resources that may be able to offer rent assistance in Seattle and King County Washington. Several different government programs, charities, non-profit organizations and agencies focus on dealing with housing issues that residents may be facing. Services range from direct financial assistance to paying rent up through free legal advice on evictions.
The leading non-profits and agencies to call for housing and rent help are noted below. As with most financial assistance programs, funding is limited, and many programs have waiting lists, such as the section 8 housing voucher program. It is always advised to call a Seattle or King County Washington organization early when you need rent help or advice on dealing with a landlord, and do not wait until you have received an eviction notice.
Wellspring Family Services Housing Services, which is located on 1900 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle, Washington 98144 (phone number 206-902-4271) offers programs including eviction prevention and rental assistance. Among other housing programs and services, the agency provides limited financial assistance and cash grants for low-income (50% or less of HUD income guidelines) and working poor individuals and families. In addition, speak to a counselor about housing stability services, advocacy, and eviction prevention programs.
Catholic Community Services offers King County residents emergency assistance. At most once per year, the non-profit provides move-in cost assistance, eviction prevention, emergency rent help and limited motel and shelter vouchers.
There are a few locations in the region. Some of the requests for financial assistance may be addressed by the charity issuing loans for paying those rent or housing costs. Other social services and referrals are available too. Call (206) 323-6336 for more information.
University Churches Emergency Fund can offer emergency assistance up to once per year. Income limitations are in place. Call the program to get emergency financial assistance and referrals to non-profits. Aid is limited to $50 to $75 once in a 12-month period. 16th Ave NE in Seattle, dial 206-524-7885
Housing Justice Project (HJP). Phone 206-267-7090. The Seattle Washington pro-bono law firm can offer free legal help to qualified elderly, low-income, and disabled tenants who are facing eviction but who need an attorney. Some of the legal services offered, all for free, include legal advice, information and educational materials about the eviction process; referrals; and direct landlord/tenant negotiations. While not as common, there may also be free legal representation available with an attorney at eviction hearings.
Northwest Hope and Healing Foundation, based in Seattle, can be contacted for rental assistance. The non-profit agency provides assistance to women with breast cancer across King County Washington and the Northwest US.
Jewish Family Service. Regardless of religion, this agency may offer rent assistance. Dial 206-461-3240. They are located at 1601 16th Ave., Seattle 98122. Get referrals, including emergency financial assistance. Programs offered can help cover and pay for refundable security deposits for families and individuals with children who were previously homeless in King County. Keep in mind that limited housing, rent and shelter funds are available. However shelter vouchers, including motel and hotel, are available as well.
Salvation Army on Pike Street in Seattle (206-447-9944). The charity organization can provide emergency rent assistance for those low income individuals and families who have eviction notice. A counselor can also assist with move ins. Also food and limited utility bill assistance is offered. This is in addition to all rental programs.
Hopelink is a non-profit with several offices in King County and Seattle. Funds or loans may be issued for paying rent, move in costs, or security deposits. Low income families, seniors, and disabled may all benefit. Some of the locations are Bellevue ((425) 943-7555), Kirkland ((425) 943-7555), Redmond ((425) 882-0241), Carnation ((425) 882-0241) and other spots.
Legal Action Center - Low income residents in King County can get free advice and support in dealing with unnecessary or illegal evictions. They work on solving disputes over security deposits, section 8 subsidy terminations, and address other rent or andlord-tenant disputes. (206) 328-5696
Senior Services - For seniors over 60 years old, the center can provide information, resources and assistance about a range of services for those who need help. Call them for information on resources and support, including one time rent help as well as assistance with applying for federal and state subsidies. Dial (206) 448 - 3110.
Central Area Motivation Program. While this focuses on energy and heating assistance, they may be a place to call to get information on rent and housing programs too. Funds are limited. Dial 206-812-4940
North Helpline, Address - 12736 33rd Avenue Northeast, Phone - 206-367-3477. A limited area of Seattle and King County Washington is covered, including ZIP codes of 98115, 98125, 98133, 98155, and 98177. The non-profit can offer emergency assistance, including rent assistance, eviction prevention funds and advice, help for move-in costs, assistance with preventing utility shut-offs, and referrals to community services and local charities. Hours of the site are limited.
Eviction assistance and homeless prevention can assist with housing costs such as rent or energy bills. One major benefit to the King County program is it provides other support services to tenants, and this includes free legal advice or representation in housing court. Financial help for rental expenses as well as rehousing is combined with other aid. More on King County eviction and rehousing help.
West Seattle Helpline, located on 35th Avenue, provides limited emergency rent assistance to prevent eviction from homes and apartments. (206) 932 - 4357
Solid Ground Landlord/Tenant Counseling. Dial 206-694-6767. Some limited one time rental assistance is offered. However more extensive is free eviction counseling, and basically free advice for those who receive eviction notices. Also get advice and support including information on tenants' rights and responsibilities.
King County Housing Authority, Section 8 Office is located in Seattle. Call the office at 206-214-1300. The office provides services to King County outside of the city limits of Seattle and Renton Washington. Section 8 housing vouchers in effect offer subsidies for rental housing for low income, elderly, disabled, working poor and families. There is a lengthy waiting list.
Another government office to try to call for help is the Seattle Housing Authority. Phone 206-239-1500. While they do not offer an emergency rent assistance fund, they can facilitate rental housing for low-income families, disabled/ elderly/ handicapped individuals, including additional section 8.
Neighborhood House Helpline - Low income residents of South King County, including White Center/Burien residents, can get assistance with eviction prevention funds and grants. Seattle Washington (206) 767 - 7124.
Housing Justice Project - Attorneys will offer free legal advice to prevent evictions. All resources are limited and offered on a walk in basis. Access mediation, get help in resolving rent payment disputes, and other housing matters, including repairs or discrimination.
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Srikantha, T and Rao, G Ramananda (1984) A Method for Isolation of Protoplasts from Dermatophytes. In: Journal of General Microbiology, 130 (Jun). pp. 1503-1506.
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A method has been developed to isolate protoplasts from dermatophytes using Novozym 234. A simple technique of flotation in MgSO, has been adapted to separate protoplasts from incubation mixture. Electron microscopic studies confirmed the absence of cell wall material on these protoplasts. The recovery of DNA from protoplasts was higher than from mycelia.
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The Price of Kitchen Craft Cabinets
The ideas of the healthy life do not only come from the lifestyle, but also the property of the kitchen. It is strongly reasonable because the kitchen is the first place for you to serve your family meal. Starting from their breakfast, the lunch and the dinner has formed that place. To get the best result on providing the meal, kitchen craft cabinets should be prepared in detail. At least, there are some points that you do regarding kitchen cabinets craft.
Kitchen Craft Cabinets: The Important Point
Well, there are three important points in kitchen craft cabinets. First is the main table of the meal, second is the chairs, and the last is the dishwasher. Not only is that, the extra touching that determines the beauty of the kitchen the theme. For the detail layout, you can take the theme based on some sources. You can take it from the internet, magazine, and others.
As the standard detail, the main wood material is the popular nowadays. It happens because people start to recognize that the natural material will bring the positive atmosphere including the easiest point to forms kitchen craft cabinets. To purchase the items for craft cabinet kitchen, you can search them through the internet services and negotiate with them.
Standard Price Of kitchen craft cabinets
Then, kitchen craft cabinets are mostly purchased based on the design, the theme, the patterns, and the motif of the items. For the small table with the wood material, it is minimal $ 40.00, the chairs are $20.00, and the cabinets are $50.00. For the best result, you can compare one to others. That is the best thing because you can seek the best quality, but the price is lower than the standard one. Besides, at least, you have to understand the quality of the material and the age of the wood. In short, the quality of the wood is equal to the kind of wood and its age.


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We are always being reminded how easy it is to get "out of shape" or how we need to "get in shape." Sometimes we are even told to "shape up". I've often wondered at the reasoning behind this. It is this misuse of the word shape that brings us to our next topic. The next element of art is the simple shape. What is a shape? To have a shape you must manipulate a pair of lines.
1. Two or more lines that start in the same space and travel different directions.
2. Somewhere in their travels the lines will twist or turn, curve or careen in directions that inevitably end up with them meting again at a different place then when they started.
3. Overly thick lines will result in a filled shape, while lines along a border will result in an empty one.
That's it. If you draw a line curving in angles from 0° to 180° and another line from 180° to 360° you create a circle. If you draw 4 lines that change at 90° angels to where they connect with one another you have a square. These are simple shapes.
Shapes in photography are very important for the same reason they are in painting or design work. They communicate emotions to the viewer.
Geometric shapes with sharp angles like squares and triangles will give a cold or very strong emotion to the item in the picture. Think of a row of building blocks. They represent order and power.
Circles and blobs are a biomorphic shape. They have a much more fluid and a natural emotion attached to them. The line of a circle can curve gradually towards it's meeting with the other part of the line. Circles are not in a hurry. Think of an arch, or the edge of a flower. The circle of a flower petals distribute the color of the flower by spreading it out, much like the weight distributed in an arch. The color of the flower or physical weight of a doorway flows through the circle of an arch.
So, shapes can represent order, chaos, power and grace. The way you manipulate them in a picture will draw an emotional response from the viewer. Shapes are either solid or open. Remember that too shapes can influence a picture by making it confusing, while not enough shapes in your art will make it bland and lifeless.
Thus, I'm happy to say that I'm not "out of shape". I have a shape. In fact, I am a shape and, thankfully, the shape that I represent is uniquely mine.
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Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision Gulf of Bothnia Pre-Programmed SD Card
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Detailed coverage of the Southern portion of the Gulf of Bothnia from Iggesund to Öregrund in Sweden and the cities of Pori and Rauma in Finland. Also includes detailed coverage of the cities of Hudiksvall, Gavle, Soderhamn, and Grisslehamn, as well as coverage of the lower Dallven from Gysinge to Söderfors, Swe. and the island of Åland, Fin.
Garmin BlueChart g2 Vision has set the industry standard in premier electronic chartplotter-based marine charting. BlueChart g2 Vision offers the high detail charting of BlueChart g2 plus high-resolution satellite imagery, above and below water 3-D perspective, auto guidance technology, aerial photographs for real world reference, and coastal roads with points of interest.
Enable the full functionality of Garmin's new line of chartplotters - the GPSMAP 5XXX series, the GPSMAP 4XXX series, the GPSMAP 5X5 series, the GPSMAP 5X0 series and the GPSMAP 4X0 - with the addition of a BlueChart g2 Vision SD card.
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Hotter Than Ever
Wow, these teens are sooo hot! Their skin is real soft and their goods are all tight. I bet you would love to be alone just a few seks with any one of them.
Wow, these teens are sooo hot! Their skin is real soft and their goods are all tight. I bet you would love to be alone just a few seks with any one of them.
That's the question these babes are asking today. What do you think? Are they hot or not? My answer is one big hell yeah! Here are some smoking hot samples.
They expose their faces! They expose their boobs! They expose their butts and pussies, thy just expose it all. As soon as these ladies feel just a little horny, they go grab their cameras and start taking pictures of their tight teen bodies.
Wanna see some what the hottest emo teen babes do in front of the mirror? Look no further and check out this gallery, it's a must!
OMFG! This babe has a fabulous rack, looking at them gives me an instant boner! It's really sad that black bra ain't coming off. And her knickers? lol She thinks she's supergirl! Damn girl I bet there's no man on Earth who wouldn't bang your supergirl's ass!
For those of you our there who would rather watch a firm tight butt instead of a pair of juicy tits, this shot will be a total delight! This blonde teen definitely has what it takes to make every man drool. I can only urge you to take a good look at her marvelous round butt!
When it comes to oral sex this sweet brunette knows all the moves! See how she gently caresses that lucky man's hard cock and at the same time sucks it like mad! Her expression says it all, she really is having a good time, and so are we looking at her and her dirty ways!
This chick is the sweetest. She truly loves to produce herself. She has a few necklaces, a nice belly ring, make up, a hot tattoo near her toybox and almost no clothes at all, just a tiny white top that she gently moves aside to let us watch her soft pink nipples. Stop reading and enjoy!
Well, well, well! What have we here!? Just another sexy teenager eager to show her young curves to the world! She has a bald pussy a nice natural rack that she loves to touch when she sees herself is in the mirror. God bless all those big bathroom mirrors!
Wow, what is there to say about a picture like this one!? Maybe you should look up to the sky and thank that you get to see such a fantastic piece of an ass! This babe is perfect, great legs dressed in the hottest net type stockings, smoking hot pink lingerie and I already talked about her incredible ass, right? Enjoy!
Here we bring you a blonde teen hottie that you can only hope she had taken the picture with less clothes. You're a little bit too dressed babe, but that expression on your face tells me your next picture will be much hotter!
Oh man, that ass is begging for a hard pounding! There's definitely something about bathrooms that just turns girls on fire! She is not the exception, so please take a good look at her awesome round ass!
How can she even put those panties on!? Those things are really small and if you ask me I'd say her butt is fucking HUGE! Ok, this blonde has my vote, she's sext, she's hot and I bet she's great in bed.
Another dark emo type girl who loves black and pink combinations. I'm sure you all are wishing that next time she shows us a little more of her pink private parts. Stay tuned guys she most definitely will, just give her a little more time!


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The Indy Local Arrangements Committee for the 2015 Health Physics Society (HPS) Annual Meeting has an exciting announcement! In honor of the 60th anniversary of the HPS, we will hold a "day of giving" event. This will be in the form of the first HPS science camp to be held during an annual meeting.
The camp will consist of volunteers along with local students and teachers performing experiments together while learning about radiation and radiation safety. In the process, we will pass along information regarding our profession and educational opportunities. It is our hope to interest the next generation of health physicists and other radiation professionals. We will supply teachers with materials to take back to their classrooms and pass along to their future students.
The camp is in the formative stage, so there are plenty of opportunities for individuals to get involved in a "first." We are looking for volunteers to serve on a committee to oversee the event along with camp "counselors." We are also looking for material donations and for financial support to pay for expendables and take-away materials for the attending teachers.
If you are interested in serving as a committee member or playing a role at the camp, please contact Jeff Mason at firstname.lastname@example.com. In addition, if you wish to help finance the camp or donate items, please contact Jeff at the same email address. Do not let this opportunity pass you by as we look forward to making a difference in the communities we visit each summer—in Indianapolis and at future HPS meetings.


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Somerville College Picture ArchiveSomerville College's archives include many images dating back to its foundation in 1879. This website will build up into an online visual record of the College as it has changed over the years, featuring some of its personalities on the way. Click on a category at the top of the page for a slide show or on one of the posts below for a random image!
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The New Ladies' Hall at Oxford – Somerville
In 1880 The Graphic magazine published this collection of wood-engraved vignettes of what was then the new Somerville Hall. The engravings were taken from drawings by the first Principal Madeleine Shaw Lefevre and her cousin Mrs Nigel Madan
Winifred Holtby on the first Female MPs
WINIFRED HOLTBY: AN INFORMED VIEW … AND A PRESCIENT ONE? Hugh Gault At the end of May 1929, and after five years of a reforming Conservative government, the first general election at which everybody aged 21 and over could … Continue reading
Somerville's Archives Blog relaunches!
We are very excited to announce that we have relaunched the Somerville Archives Blog under the new title History of Somerville College Blog to be more representative of the items we plan to include. Our first post is from a guest contributor: historian … Continue reading
A rare talent for friendship – Percy Withers
In 1976 a remarkable collection of letters, books, artwork and ephemera was given to the college by a Somerville alumna, Audrey Kennet (née Withers, 1924-7) and her sister Monica. The gift was made in honour of their parents Dr Percy … Continue reading
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Refugees Scholars at Somerville
Helen Darbishire and an extract from one of her letters in support of Lotte Labowsky's father As with many primary sources, the Somerville Minutes of Council were created as an official record of the insitution yet they are inadvertently informative … Continue reading
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Online Catalogue Complete
The project to upgrade and digitise the catalogue of the papers of Mary Somerville (1780-1872) is now complete. For the first time, researchers all over the world will be able to have access to the complete listing of the collection … Continue reading
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Updating the Mary Somerville Online Catalogue
The first phase of this project is almost complete, with the catalogue of the collection amended and updated (in compliance with Bodleian guidelines) and the documents themselves curated and rehoused in archival-standard acid-free folders and boxes. And what a fascinating … Continue reading
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Mary Somerville
Somerville College was named after the renowned mathemetician, astronomer and scientist, Mary Somerville (1780-1872). The College is fortunate to own her papers which were given by the descendents of Mary Somerville, the Fairfax-Lucy family. The papers are held in the Bodleian Library … Continue reading
Blue Plaque for Mrs Humphry Ward
On Saturday 28th April 2012, one of the founders of Somerville College and its first Secretary of Council, Mary Ward (also known as Mrs Humphry Ward) was honoured in Oxford with a Blue Plaque on the house in North Oxford … Continue reading
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Somerville and The Great War
Archive material by its nature needs to be preserved and protected so that it is available in perpetuity for future generations. This means that most of the time, the archive material is locked away with limited access for scholars. Occasionally, … Continue reading
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Towards a North American Security Perimeter
by Dana Gabriel
Global Research
December 11, 2010
There are numerous reports circulating that Canada and the U.S. are secretly negotiating a security and trade deal which could be signed as early as January 2011. The proposed agreement would establish a security perimeter as a means to better secure North America and stimulate trade. The Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP), along with other U.S.-Canada initiatives have allowed the two countries to incrementally move towards creating a common security perimeter.
The idea of a Canada-U.S. security perimeter is not new. Various bilateral actions over the last number of years have further laid the groundwork for this concept to become a reality. In 2006,the renewal of NORAD added maritime warning missions to its existing duties, in an effort to address new and emerging continental threats. The U.S. and Canadian military signed the Civil Assistance Plan in 2008, which allows the armed forces of one nation to support the other during an emergency. Under the Shiprider program that became permanent in 2009, law enforcement officials from both countries are able to operate together in shared waterways to combat criminal activity. Other joint projects have also facilitated the move towards a common security perimeter. In July of this year, Public Safety Minister Vic Toews and U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced new cooperative initiatives to combat threats and expedite travel and trade. It appears as if some of SPP's security priorities have been incorporated into the proposed Canada-U.S. perimeter agreement.
CTV News has obtained a draft copy of the Canada-U.S. deal which reveals that both nations, "intend to pursue a perimeter approach to security, working together within, at, and away from the borders of our two countries in a way that supports economic competitiveness, job creation and prosperity, and in a partnership to enhance our security and accelerate the legitimate flow of people and goods between our two countries." The proposed agreement covers shared border management issues, such as an integrated cargo security strategy, a joint approach to port and border security and screening, as well as cross-border sharing of information between law enforcement agencies. CTV also reported that according to, "the Canada-U.S. deal dubbed Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Competitiveness, implementation would be handled by a newly created Beyond the Border Working Group." A common security perimeter could force Canada to harmonize its immigration and refugee policies with the U.S. which would further undermine its sovereignty. It might also allow the U.S. to execute control of Canada in the advent of a terrorist attack or any other perceived threat to North America.
The Council of Canadians who were instrumental in exposing the SPP, have criticized the notion of a continental security perimeter as being unnecessary and invasive. A Press Release acknowledged that, "Since 2001, U.S. security demands of its two neighbours persistently intruded on the privacy and real security needs of the public." It went on to say, "harmonization efforts have violated civil liberties while not improving trade flows between Canada and the United States in the slightest." Stuart Trew, trade campaigner with the Council of Canadians stated, "We've gone down this road before — it was called the Security and Prosperity Partnership — and North Americans rejected it." He also added, "Canada has armed and secured itself to the teeth to satisfy the U.S. but no new perimeter plan can bring the U.S. economy back to life. That's the real reason trade is down across the border." The Council of Canadians is, "demanding the Harper government give parliament and the public a chance to see and debate the New Border Vision before Canada signs anything." The Conservatives plan could be a hard sell as there is already a growing opposition and this may prompt them to play the fear card.
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I was looking through some of our blog stats the other week and thought I'd share some of them; a Top 10 of Archives Outside, if you like. These stats show what has been the most viewed, the most searched for items and a little bit about you.
Not surprisingly posts/pages/searches relating to Underbelly: Razor featured quite high. What is surprising is the sustained interest in our pages/posts relating to Tilly Devine and co.
What have you been looking at?
- Did you watch #Underbelly #Razor last night? Check out some real life mugshots of the razor gangs
- Archives Outside homepage
- Collections in NSW – view posts in this Category
- What are your tips for dating photos?
- Take a walk through the streets of Sydney during #underbelly #razor
- Conservation Tip 5: removing mould from records and archives
- Moments in Time – tag
- Can you date this photo [unidentified coastal residential landscape]?
- Regional Archives Centres – view page
- Archives Made Easy – view posts in this Category.
Top Moments in Time [can you date this photo?]
- By leaps and bounds the most popular Moment in Time was the view of an unidentified residential landscape. It didn't take you long to determine it was Newcastle looking towards Flagstaff Hill and Newcastle Beach (could have been the virtual chocolates) but it still had the most views and comments all year.
- The roadworks on a Sydney street asked three questions: what street is it, what time period is it, and for what purpose is the work being done. It was impressively narrowed down to the exact date: King Street, 4 April 1900 during the plague cleanup.
- Lands Department Building, Sydney
- Bronte Beach, Sydney
- Wedding Procession, Comboyne District
- Hyde Park, Sydney
- Bondi Beach, Sydney
- Circular Quay, Sydney
- Hamilton Railway Station
- Wagga Wagga Council Chambers.
How did you get here?
Sifting past the Underbelly: Razor searches and the term "Archives Outside" the most keywords that got you to the blog were:
- Wayne Doubleday regional repository
- Captain Moonlight
- Social Media Strategy
- How to remove blood from paper
- Map of NSW/NSW Maps online
- University of Wollongong
- Crowdsourcing archives
- Ralph Snowball.
And lastly…are you local?
Visitors came from far and wide with the majority from Australia:
- Australia – 73.80%
- United States – 9.15%
- United Kingdom – 3.14%
- Other countries: Singapore; Canada; New Zealand; France; Netherlands; Germany; Philippines.
Here's to a bigger and better year next year! What have your highlights been here on the blog? We'd love to know.


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Class A Progressive Die for electrical components. Components Wire Cut-die blocks, strippers, holders, punches, forms. Toolmakers have the option to wire cut the stock strip for development.
Great height machining in Charmilles 300 series. Auxillary flush shown. Aluminum block 13 inches tall for prototype extrusions.
High capacity small hole EDM with automatic tool changers. Current CT 500 and CT 300 shown. Four small hole machines are in WI and two small hole machines are in IL.
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If you love eggplant as much as we do you'll love this roasted eggplant and tomato panino as a mid week meal.
If you are interested in a fancier dinner time eggplant experience, these eggplant tomato stacks look great and they're a breeze to make.
We just sliced eggplants and tomatoes, brushed them with olive oil and roasted them in the oven at 450 degrees untl they started to brown. We then stacked our roasted veggies, sprinkling salt and black pepper and drizzling balsamic between each layer. We topped each stack with grated soy mozzarella and broiled the completed stacks to melt the cheese. We topped our finished stacks with basil chiffonade and served with a side of fresh spinach salad.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Eggplant Adoration
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Fashion retailer Supergroup, owner of the Superdry & Cult brands, has today reported a slowdown in trading during January 2012 following a strong Christmas period.
Retail sales for the 13 weeks ending January 29th grew 27.8 per cent to £78.5 million for the company and like-for-like trading increased 4.4 per cent compared to the same period last year.
Much of this growth came during the Christmas period however with LFLs up 9.3 per cent in December alone, while sales in the last three weeks in January actually declined from their 2011 level.
Due to the slump in trading since the start of the year, the retailer's management now expects full-year profit before tax to be towards the lower end of market expectations which currently range between £50 million and £54.1 million.
Julian Dunkerton, CEO of Supergroup, commented: "Retail sales during the quarter have been mixed, with a challenging last three weeks of January.
"Whilst we continue to expand our retail, wholesale and internet businesses, our focus in the coming year will be on rolling out our new ranges in the UK and internationally and making improvements to the operational side of our business."
Property expansion has continued for Supergroup during the quarter with four new stores opening across the UK, including a new floor at its Regent Street flagship in London, and the group now operates 76 standalone outlets and 74 concessions in the country.
Wholesale trading returned to growth in January with sales up 59.2 per cent after experiencing a fall of 3.8 per cent during November & December, and the firm's Spring/Summer 2012 range is being delivered to wholesale customers earlier this year than last.
Group sales increased 25.3 per cent in the quarter and now total £238.6 million for the year to date, an improvement of 38.7 per cent compared to the same time last year.


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This year I was part of this awesome group called STEP, which stands for Students of Toronto for Environmental Progress! Basically a really awesome group of high school students who care about the earth and work together to teach others about how to take environmental action! Here are a few photos I liked fromt he STEP celebration last week. I am so sad STEP is over now!
We hiked down to the little creek where is was so nice and cool!
I wanted to take a splash photo , but It didn't toally work out! Either way, Jenny looks so happy here, its awesome!!
Checking out the exhabit inside the brickworks


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Shine On lyrics
Goodbyes are meaningless when you know it's forever,
Endless nights were closing in, never knowing that was fucking it.
I don't believe in God, but I still feel you so close,
A mother, sister, lover taken away to young.
All roads may lead to here, but they shouldn't end so soon.
So shine on, shine on, never forgotten and only missed.
I couldn't bare to see you in deaths arms,
Watching the life being stolen from your body.
The mind is dying but the heart stays strong,
In the end, you let go,
In the end, you gave up,
In the end, I said goodbye.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Parental advisory: F word ahead
40 comments:
- Jessa @ Life of A Sports Wife said...
I think that is soo funny! I use to cuss all the time, and got called out by a guy too. I did better for a while, but sometimes you just have to cuss!
- February 28, 2014 at 10:49 AM
- Amanda said...
I couldn't agree more with this post- every last sentence. From "loving someone is about compromise" to "sometimes 'shoot' and 'heck' just don't cover it." I used to have a sailor mouth, too (though I did it for a guy...) and though I have no problem with swearing, I think it's important to obly do it under certain circumstances; it sounds a lot better! :)
- February 28, 2014 at 11:01 AM
- Whitney Alison said...
I've realized lately that my speech is essentially a dressed up sailor. If I can control myself around my mother, and at church, there really is no reason for me to use so many expletives. Your man friend is right, they are ugly words, and it isn't very 'lady like'. Hmmm...you've encouraged me. I'm going to work on this. (I can't make promises for when I'm driving though.)
- February 28, 2014 at 11:03 AM
- Corie said...
When I first met my husband {in high school} I hated swearing... thought it sounded so unattractive. Fast forward 6+ years now I'm the one with the potty mouth and he doesn't swear at all. BLAH! Definitely something I need to work on.
- February 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM
- Rachel said...
I'm right there with ya on the swearing too much/often - and it's not just changing for "a boy" it's changing for someone who you care about and whose opinion you value! I think there is nothing wrong with that!!
- February 28, 2014 at 11:34 AM
- Jamie Pilgrim said...
Psh. the "lady like" argument -.-
I will admit shedding certain habits are signs of being more adult like and mature, but I'd probably spit in the face of someone who told me not to do something because I should be a 'lady'.
Nothing against your dude, I'm sure he meant no harm by it! And I think what makes our partners great is how they help us work with both our positives and negatives :)
- February 28, 2014 at 11:41 AM
- Kerry @ Till Then Smile Often said...
I have my moments where it dawns on me that I cuss to much and I try to pull it back in. Driving it's always going to slip out, but in other instances I can really do without it.
- February 28, 2014 at 11:43 AM
- The Handey Way said...
I definitely swear too much, more so than Nick. He calls me out for it, and I try to be better. But sometimes, a cuss word is just needed.
- February 28, 2014 at 12:01 PM
I say fuck all the time. Fuck is my favorite cuss word. I know this isn't the point of the post but I just love the word fuck.
FUCK. Sorry. It's a disease.
- February 28, 2014 at 12:06 PM
- Samantha @ Life is But a Stream of Thoughts said...
I completely agree with you. It's totally about compromising, not changing. You're doing something for a guy because you care about him, not because you're letting him control you. Lord knows I swear like a sailor, and I know I should work on it. There are plenty of things that I do that I'm sure I'll have to change if my boyfriend and I ever get serious. So when that time comes, I'll remember that it's about compromising.
- February 28, 2014 at 12:32 PM
- Allie @ Tales of a TwentySomething said...
This has nothing to do with your actual post (I did read it though), but SONG TWINS :)
- February 28, 2014 at 1:03 PM
- Fairy Princess Jord said...
I think one of the most difficult parts about love is recognizing what you should compromise and what you should hold onto.
- February 28, 2014 at 2:08 PM
- Anna said...
I should probably work on this. I cuss more than my boyfriend, and really it's not necessary to do so often. Because it's such a habit, I've even let them slip in circumstances where it's embarrassing and not appropriate - which sucks, LOL.
- February 28, 2014 at 3:33 PM
- Helene in Between said...
i love this. michael said the same thing about me and I did kind of change it around
- February 28, 2014 at 3:48 PM
- Micaela Vaughan said...
I remember your favorite word when you were 3 was- SHIT!! lol
You would repeat it several times if you ever heard someone else say it, "Ohhhhhhhhhh, MawMaw said, shit!! Shit is a bad word, Aunt KK, did you hear MawMaw say shit?" it would go on and on, until someone said, what happens when they say a bad word Kalyn? You GET THE SOAP....... I can hear it in my head right now, just like it was yesterday. LOVE YA SWEETANGEL
- February 28, 2014 at 4:03 PM
- brooke lyn said...
i will admit that cursing if often a crutch for people when they don't have a wide vocabulary, but sometimes saying fuck is just the right word choice!
- February 28, 2014 at 4:03 PM
- SarahJoyce said...
I used to cuss like a sailor too. Now I just drop f bombs like its my job when I'm extremely tired and/or stressed. Everyone has their own coping mechanisms right?! Either way- I'm proud of your new lifestyle adjustment :)
- February 28, 2014 at 4:15 PM
- Amanda - Voyage of the MeeMee said...
Honestly, swearing doesn't bother me at all. To me, they're just another word. Like, who decided they were "bad" anyway? I feel like ANY word can be bad depending on how you use it... if that makes sense - it does in my head, but, that's not saying much. ;)
- February 28, 2014 at 4:35 PM
- Kayla MKOY said...
I used to have such a potty mouth, too! Back in High School of all times! I think whatever you chose to do is your business! You are right, love is all about compromise!! Good for you :)
- February 28, 2014 at 4:35 PM
- Kellee the Caffeinated said...
I had a horrible mouth up until a few years ago... Out of 3 brothers, I had the worst! That was bad... Then I had kiddos and just learned when and where to use it... But now, I just kind of feel like, why? Every once in a while, the F word just makes things better but not in my everyday vocabulary.
- February 28, 2014 at 5:35 PM
- Sarah Lillian said...
Fuck is definitely one of my favorite words in the English language; it's just so darn versatile! However, I have recently been trying to curtail my use of it since I realize that others may not consider it to be quite as casual as I do. Fuckers.
- February 28, 2014 at 6:08 PM
- Casey Aslan said...
I totally get this…it's a transition we make some where in life…who knows where. And he approached you peacefully about it…so he really just gave you the idea right? lol
- February 28, 2014 at 7:49 PM
- Birdie said...
I identify with this SO MUCH. I was taught never to curse growing up, but then I became an adult and moved away and realized that it just feels S'DAMN GOOD. I dated a guy last year who swears like a sailor himself, but said he thought it the amount of swearing that came out of my mouth doesn't "seem right" and "you can't really pull it off." Can't. pull. it. off?! Are swear words some kind of weird visible ironic 90s puff jacket that I'm trying to bring back? DIDN'T THINK SO THANKS. If a suitor can't accept that shit is literally my favorite word and that I might have broken the world record for how fast I take off my bra and put on my stretchy pants the moment I walk in the door after a long day on campus, sorry but it's never going to work.
Also I won't get into the number of times I listened to Dark Horse today. The answer is just embarrassing. (The answer is 17, give or take).
Greatest blog I've stumbled across in a long time, my friend. Godspeed.
xoxo Birdie
- March 1, 2014 at 2:16 AM
- Kelley Moyer said...
Gah I cursed like a sailor in HS and early college days because I thought I sounded "cool" doing it. I look back now and realize I really didn't. My cursing is saved for the moments that require a cuss word these days. My husband though...not so much. He works in the college athletics field and is around that kind of language all the time, and I really think it rubs off on him. I'm trying to work on him though because I don't want him talking like that around our future kids! Hopefully it will sink in before too long that cursing is not really all that attractive.
- March 1, 2014 at 7:31 AM
- Tracie Everyday said...
OMG! I went through the same exact thing. The F-bomb had become an adjective, verb, noun and I used it all the time (interspersed with others of course) and one day my boo thang said something about it and I was all WTF?! Then I realized how much I said it and that it presents an image I don't truly think is me. So, I "changed" but I still think it all the time :)
- March 1, 2014 at 11:37 AM
- Paige Nicole said...
I don't mind cussing, but it wasn't until I was listening to my mom (yes, my mom...I get my cussing honestly) and how often she spews out "shit" that I really started cringing. I'm trying to cut back on cussing too!
- March 1, 2014 at 3:28 PM
- Kallie @ But First, Coffee said...
I curse too much, more after a drink or two. I don't think anything is wrong with trying to curse a little less b/c a bf thinks it sounds ugly. It's not like you're changing your whole self, just using one word less. And if he had some stupid catch phrase you didn't like he'd stop using it cause you didn't like it. Compromise I agree
- March 2, 2014 at 6:52 AM
- Brittany said...
Interesting to hear your side of it. I'm the one in my relationship that doesn't like swearing and have asked my boyfriend not to do it. He never swore very often and rarely ever in front of me. I agree relationships are about compromise and sometimes we change for the sake of our relationship and in the end it makes us better
- March 2, 2014 at 11:03 AM
- Rachel said...
haha my boyfriend is always getting on me for swearing- but I just can't help it!
- March 2, 2014 at 3:54 PM
- Kim Wanders said...
I really used to never ever cuss - in HS it was a joke that people just wanted to hear me say a curse word - & I still really don't unless I'm super mad or passionate about something -- then you know I'm really serious but I don't think it makes anyone less ladylike or less classy if they do -- when my bf and I started dating he cursed like a sailor but now he really doesn't ever and not bc I said a thing but I think people can start to match their speech patterns with people they spend a lot of time with.
- March 3, 2014 at 8:01 AM
- Terra Heck said...
You're right, it's all about compromise.
I said the F word fairly often at work. My supervisor was kind enough to call me out on it but I told him I'd keep saying it if he kept saying God's name in vain. In turn, we signed a contract that he wouldn't use the word I didn't like and vice versa. So far, it's worked fairly well. Now the F word only comes out once in a while.
- March 4, 2014 at 2:28 AM
- Lynsey @ Eternally Wanderlyn said...
I think most of us can relate to this post. I for one have the vocabulary of a sailor. And while I'm perfectly able to control my mouth in the company of family, teachers, students, etc., I pretty much cuss all the time. LOL. However, I am of the firm belief that we are the ones who give words their meaning and connotation. The word fuck is just a word until we assign a negative meaning to it. Good luck on the change! :D
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Ol' Dirty Bastard :: The Trials and Tribulations of Russell Jones
Label: D3 Entertainment
Author: Steve 'Flash' Juon
If you thought that Russell Jones b/k/a the Ol' Dirty Bastard would be kept
away from recording studios while he was doing time and going in and out of
drug rehab, think again. Either the reports of his legal headaches are
greatly exaggerated, or he's got one hell of a furlough/work release program.
Despite having more drama in his life than Mary J. Blige can sing about for
a whole album, the Bastard is back after a three year hiatus.
A few things have changed since we last saw Ol' Dirty back when "Nigga
Please" was released. First of all, ODB has joined a brand new label - D3
Entertainment. If the name sounds familiar and you can't quite figure out
why, D3 is a subsidiary of the infamous Death Row Records. Yes, that D3 -
the same one that released new albums by both Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound
last year even though both artists long since left Tha Row. That's not the
only shocker though - NONE of the tracks on this album were produced
by RZA, and NONE of his brothers-in-arms from the original Wu-Tang
Clan appear on this album - just third-stringers like Buddha Monk. What gives?
The record label's website offers it's own interesting explanation of this
new Ol' Dirty Bastard album: "The album, which contains all new material from ODB,
was recorded after his departure from Elektra Records and before his incarceration."
This may account for the fact that no major Wu members were available to produce
or record for his LP -- D3 got Mr. Jones to lay down as many vocals as he could
in a hurried set of studio sessions, with plans to sort out the material into
a full album later on after he was incarcerated (since last July, also according
to the website). The claim of "all new material" though starts to get stretched
a little thin; which unfortunately is all too typical of the D3 albums from former
Death Row alumni. "Zoo Two" should be instantly recognizable to Ol' Dirty fans
as "Damage" from "Return to the 36 Chambers", and "Dogged Out" is a rehash of
his song "Dog Shit" from Wu-Tang Clan's "Wu-Tang Forever" now featuring Too $hort
and Big Syke.
Therefore it's fair to point out that although this album is 18 tracks long,
two of the tracks are just remixes, at least two of the songs aren't "new"
and six of the "tracks" are just skits and not songs at all. Therefore
if you really believe you're getting a whole album of "new" material you're
in for a DEEP dissapointment. You're left with eight original songs,
the majority of which are produced by some cat named Tytanic. One of the
few exceptions is the lead single "Dirty & Stinkin'" featuring the Insane
Clown Posse and produced by One Eye. Ironically or not, this is the best
song on the entire album and may have set-up anybody who heard it with
unrealistically high expectations of a great followup to "Nigga Please."
Ol' Dirty sounds surprisingly lucid on this record, but does so without
losing the trademark comedy of his lyrics and flow:
"This recordin is dirty and it's stinkin
Funkier than Pepe LePew, so I was thinkin about
(WHAT?!) droppin this single on the charts
(YEAH!!) Lettin you know hey, the kid has heart
I never deny myself as bein dope
But in my last jam n#%#!z slept on my notes
You thought that I was weak? Huh, let me speak
My rhymes come funkier than your grandfather's feet"
For some fans of Ol' Dirty this song alone may be worth the price of
admission, but after two demented and bugged out hip-hop classics from
Russell Jones and countless crazy adventures as part of Wu-Tang Clan
my expectations for ODB are a little higher. This album probably had the
potential to be more than it is, but it routinely falls short. "Dogged
Out" is a perfect example: recycling an Ol' Dirty verse from the past
with guests like Syke and $hort could have made the song a
MONSTER hit, but Tytanic's dreadful cheesy synth beat proves his
name is ironically apt - he sank this album. I'm not trying to player hate
at all, I'm just saying that a drunken Ol' Dirty banging away on a Steinway
piano aimlessly with total lack of motor coordination STILL could
have made better beats than "Anybody" or "Reunited." On the latter track
it's particularly insulting, because a slobby slurring and singing ODB
provided the PERFECT vocals for a Wu-Tang classic, but the music
pulls it into mediocrity which screams to be skipped over every time.
What's the bottom line? As usual, D3 Entertainment promises big things
and fails to deliver. This time though instead of ripping off one
of their own ex-artists who can retaliate with professional full-length
albums on their current labels, they've seriously damaged the career
of a man who is already in prison and can't do JACK SHIT about it.
What's even MORE scary is that he may still be signed to D3
Entertainment after he gets OUT - and that may be stinkin, but
it's certainly not Ol' Dirty. He needs to ditch this label like an
empty bottle of Olde English or one of his baby momma's with the
QUICKNESS and go back to the Wu. Where's Bobby Digi when you need him?
Music Vibes: 3 of 10
Lyric Vibes: 4 of 10
TOTAL Vibes: 3.5 of 10
Originally posted: March 19, 2002
source: www.RapReviews.com
© Copyright 2005 RapReviews.com, Flash Web Design Exclusive


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Sartell Roundabout Project to Begin After July 4th Holiday
SARTELL -- Construction crews will be preparing a south Sartell intersection for a major reconstruction project this week.
Crews will begin staging work at the intersection of Heritage Drive and Stearns County Road 1 for a new roundabout intersection there.
Stearns County Engineer Jodi Teich says the traffic impacts will begin after the 4th of July holiday. The Heritage Drive connection to the River Road will be closed starting July 5th.
In early August, Teich says the River Road will be closed to traffic prompting a lengthy detour around the work zone via County Road 120, to Pinecone Road, to 2nd Street South.
The new roundabout should be open by the end of October.
In a separate project, MnDOT continues work on improving Highway 15 in that area. That project should be completed by the end of August.


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If you've been a long time reader, you will know that I LOVE to garden! No matter where I'm living, in order for me to be happy, I need to have my hands in the dirt. This year I will be tending my biggest garden yet and planting some veggies I haven't tried to grow before. It's been a chilly and rainy spring in the north east this year and I'm behind by a few weeks in getting my plants in the ground. My cold weather garden is doing well, but should be much further along, and my warm weather veggies are waiting for the overnight temps to be higher. Thanks for the wacky weather mother nature!
I found two varieties of sweet potato slips at a local Amish garden center. I also found some elephant ear bulbs! I've always wanted to add some of those to my garden for a tropical look. Now to figure out where I'll be planting them... Guess I'll be digging up some more lawn again!
My boyfriend and I are also finishing up the chicken coop we are building for our flock of 10 hens! It's a really cute little chicken palace that we've been building from as much free salvage supplies as possible. Look for a post on the chicken coop build coming soon!
Here's to a Summer full of sunny days and fun projects!
See ya soon,


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2 Comments on "Ownership"
Cathy K
O.M.G. Damn you, Laura! You are going to rope me back into crocheting with all these glorious projects you are working on. And I don`t have time. But I am off to google Sophie`s Universe…..
BTW, it is absolutely gorgeous….. and another BTW – how is your mom doing? xxx
This is absolutely stunning! You really have caught the bug 😀