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Sunday, October 31, 2010
NOw to tell you what you are seeing in my Halloween Card to you all. Last Christmas my daughter Chrystal gave to me the "Wizard of Oz" snowglobe. She knows I love the movie. One side is the good witch Glenda and the other side is the Wicked Witch of the West. It plays "Witches Fanfare". The other witch you see in the card is my Rhianna Witch that I designed and made . There is a write up on her on my website here....http://celticdreamweaver.com/Just click on where it says the story of Rhianna. I made her about 5 years ago.
Also in the picture you can see my bat bowl and my witches' bowl. I got both of these from my friend Erin at past Christmas times. I love them and they stay out on my coffee table all year around. They are so cute and both have eyes that jiggle when touched. They are from what is known as Giltterville. They are both signed by the designer and are way cool. They are special and I love them. I just found out that they are stack able. I didn't know that. So the two are stacked now.
Now for the bowl with the candy in the middle is another story. One of my favorite places to eat is Macroni Grill. The closest one to me is in Henrietta which is a suburb of Rochester, New York. It is about 45 minutes from my house. My second favorite place is Cracker Barrel and I love their pecan pancakes. Well...my husband is always saying that he doesn't like to just sit around on his days off so yesterday morning I awoke and said ...hey, since we don't have the chicklets today how about going to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. I was really expecting him to say NO since I know he doesn't like to drive up there....but he said to me...it will be a bit late for breakfast...( it was about 9 when I woke up) I said...it could be brunch. I couldn't believe he said okay...so I hurried and got dress and threw a bit of makeup on and off we went. I did have my pecan pancakes with real maple syrup and some maple smoked ham. It was so good...and I was so stuffed. On the way out I looked around in the store and noticed that the Halloween items were 50% off. I saw this cute either a candy dish or cookie jar and I had to have it.....so it came home with me. The funny thing is it kinda matches my two Glitterville bowls I have gotten from Erin over the years. How cool is that....so I decided to make my card to all of you with these items from my Halloween stash of fun Halloween things. Enjoy and I hope you all have a safe and Happy Halloween.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
This year I did an Halloween cross stitch exchange with my fellow stitching friend Ann Bergeron of Baton Rogue, La. We have been writing back and forth and met on LittleHouser Needlework and Prairie School Lists. Here is a picture of the ornament I made for Ann. The pattern came from CrossStitch and Needlework Sept. 2008. It was shown in the picture going around a cup. Since I wanted to make the design into an ornament I decided to do it one strand of thread going over one. I like this ornament so much that I stitched another one for me. I still have to put the ornament together yet.I also sent Martha Ess's teapot that I tatted.
Today I got Ann's ornament in the mail and I love it. It has that primative look to it which I love. I am hanging it on my purple tree that I got from Maggie last year.So I will have two ornaments on my tree. Here are pictures of the ornament I got from Ann. I am wondering what thread she stitched it in. It looks like a vaiegated gray to black. It is perfect for the ornament. Thank you Ann so much. She also sent to me a LttleHouse Needlework patytern. What fun, huh??!
The picture of my ornament I did for Ann isn't enlarging. You can see a better picture of the ornament on Ann's blog. Here is the url for that.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
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Friday, October 01, 2010
On the way to Palmetto's destination we went on a Dragon Highway in the Smokey Mountains of Tenn. and Georgia. This road wound and wound...and wound..we went one way and then we went another way. I guess it is a favorite spot for motorcyclist to go. But shhh...please do not tell my sons Shawn and Ryan. They both have motorcycles and I don't think they know about the place. I have to say...near the end of the highway...we made a stop...and guess what...I was sick to my stomach. I guess I took so long in the bathroom that Sue gave up waiting for me and went into the men's room. She said she could hear me being sick through the walls. I have to say I have never in my life been car sick...but everybody agreed that that is probably what made me sick is the constant change of going one way and another and changing our altitude. But look at the view I got with my camera. Actually this picture doesn't do it justice. I would have like to have hung around a bit longer at this spot. There were big dragonflies flying around and there was a big huge grasshopper that landed on it. I wanted to get a picture of it ...but I couldn't move fast enough and it flew away.
In the next picture is Stephanie Wilson. She was my roommate for the third year. She actually called me later on and asked me if I was going to Palmettos again and if I wanted to be her room mate again. I was touched that she wanted to do that. Stephanie also has diabetes and we talked about that...and we did alot of talking. I think on all of the nights we never stopped talking until it was almost 2 AM. Stephanie also tat like there is no tomorrow...and Mark she out tats you big time. You should see all the tatting she does in one year. I don't think she ever sleeps or she tats in her sleep. In a earlier post I showed a picture of a tatted purple hat. The hat was tatted by Stephanie for me in an exchange. It is a small hat and so beautifully made. I was kidding around and thought it would be cute pin to the top of my head. Stephanie is a very giving person too. Very fun and very upbeat.
And now for one last picture for this post...Yup here is me and Sue Hanson. I am not sure what I am thanking her for now...I do know that while we were out shopping at the grocery store she bought me my very own half a banana keeper. You know diabetics are not suppose to eat a whole banana. A whole banana shoots the glucose up so I can only have a half a banana at a whack. So now I have my very own half a banana keeper. But I have to say...I love this picture. Again it just goes to show how much fun I had on my vacation. Erin was such a wonderful hostess. I wish I was already back in Tenn.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Here are two tatted items I made during vacation. One is the butterfly from Riet's class that I took and managed to finish. I love this butterfly pattern! It was a very well thought out pattern. Also in the picture is my "Doodle the Poodle" from Erin Holloway's class. I didn't actually take the class. I did this at Erin's table before we went to Palmettos. I also love this pattern. The poodle is so cute and I did mine in black since years ago I had a poodle and her name was Chippie which was short for Chocolate Chip which was her real name. She was actually a cross between a standard poodle and a minature. She dies of Parvoe Disease. It is kinda funny...I guess I don't have the type of voice that people or dogs command to...She was kept in the house as a house doggie...but every once in awhile she would get loose and I would end up chasing her all over the place including trying to get her to come to me with brides of real meat...but she didn't have any of that...but my husband would call her and she would come...go figure.
I also got this beautiful bag from Erin...which fits in perfectly with next year's theme from Palmetto Tat Day which is..."Tatting in a Winter Wonderland". I think this is a cool theme for next year.I also came home with some beads from out jaunt to Lily's Bead Store in West Knoxville. The dragon on the bag was also given to me from Arlene Medder. I do think that sometime I will make a tatted necklace for it that was taught by Karey Solomon one year at Palmettos. I don't recall the name of the pattern but it was for the early bird class. I didn't attend it...probably too early for me.There is a strand of expensive Aquamarie Faceted Gem stones that I plan on making a necklace out of. Aquamarine is my birthstone and it was such a good buy I couldn't refuse. Since there isn't a bead store near me...I just had to get them. The beads were the most expensive thing I got.
I flew to Knoxville, Tn. and stayed with Erin on Sunday August 22nd and flew back home on August 30th. Sue Hanson (Purple Sue, Suzie Q) was already at Erin's house. She flew in on Friday. Anyhoo...I got to see what Suzie Q bought for the silent auction before it was put in the auction...and I said ...I am going to try and get that. It was this piece of linen (real Linen) with the flowers of the UK stamped on it. Since I have such fond memories of my trip to the UK and Ireland...I just had to have it...and I did get it along with the pretty necklace that was made by Vicki Clarke of Canada and was donated for the silent auction. I happen to also like Amber so that is why I tried to also in the necklace in the silent auction which I did win. I really like the simplicity of the design.
And here is a picture of some of the things I got in my Palmetto Goody Bag. It isn't everything I got. Some of the things I gave to my roommate since I was flying home.
And I will leave you this evening with one more picture. I've got more to share with you all...but blogging is time consuming...for it takes a bit to upload pictures and then you have to mess around because your text and pictures end up getting separated by big gaps of nothiningness. So I will post again really soon and continue on with the sharing. But here is Erin, Suzie Q and me at Erin's table of creativity.Don't the three of us look like we were having a grand time?? What fun!!!


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Everyone wants neat and clean skin without any a pimple. It is very dangerous and unhealthy which badly spoils your beauty and of course confidence. Infect you become a victim of depression. Your whole lifestyle affects negatively, so here I am going to describe some healthy tips for my readers to get the ride from pimples. I hope u will get benefit from it. Here I want to tell an important thing usually it happens that when any pimple appears I use the nail to cutting blister which is very dangerous because when we do it, bacteria spread and also pimples. So please don't do this it also leave dark spots. Which spoil your beauty? Here are 12 home remedies to make a pimple vanish.
1. Aspirin
Debra Jaliman, MD, New York City- based dermatologist and author of Skin Rules says that crush aspirin and add water make a paste and apply on damaged area after 15 minutes wash it with lukewarm water.
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September 25, 2016 at 1:07 pm #27036
The Congolese pro-Opposition dialogue requires presidential Majority
The Dialogue Work did not resume as scheduled on Friday, 23 September 2016. No resumption date has been advanced. Opposition parties and who agreed to participate in the dialogue under the facilitation Togolese diplomat appointed by the African Union, Edem Kodjo, have for the second time suspended their participation. Officially, it is to mourn after the deadly violence on the fringes of anti-slip events of Monday, 19 and Tuesday, September 20, 2016, in the city of Kinshasa. It is also to mourn the dead that the delegates of the Catholic Church no longer put their feet, since these tragic events, the city of the African Union which is held the Dialogue. As no easier for the Facilitator, 33 Ongs among the most influential of the Congolese Civil Society suspend their participation because they are absurd dialogue while protesters are taking to the streets and that arrests are continuing with acuity . If there are departures, there are also those who remain. Protestants, Kimbanguists and revivalist churches support the continuation of the dialogue work. There are, of course, the Presidential Majority, very committed to a negotiated political solution to the post-2016.
The divided bottom
In addition to three weeks of discussions, the main components are the dialogue that the presidential majority and the opposition pro-dialogue, have failed to produce an agreement on a consensual electoral calendar. When the pro-Opposition dialogue requires presidential take place in 2017, the Presidential Majority, hostile to fetishism dates, returns the ball to the CENI, only Institution, said, empowered to organize elections. Both parties can, however, console himself for having decided, together, to postpone the presidential and national parliamentary and provincial elections now subject to the end of voter registration operations, following revision of the electoral roll, 2011. None of else to put in their mouths. We heard that the Presidential Majority would not even discuss the budget of the elections in Dialogue. The mentioned argument is that only Parliament is the budgetary authority. Moreover, elections are a matter of national sovereignty, the DRC should fund only the electoral process.
truly inclusive dialogue
While delegates power and pro-opposition dialogue returning inside, behind closed doors, with the blessing undoubtedly the international community, they were far from suspecting that the Congolese people had a say on future of the nation. The strong popular mobilization observed on 19 and 20 September in Kinshasa and other major cities of the country, in response to the call to protest launched by the major parties of anti-Opposition dialogue meeting in the Rally, set the limits that politicians and international actors do not have the right to cross into their secret meetings. What is exactly the Congolese people and that must be done to overcome the political and security crisis which settles in the country? The approaches differ depending on whether it is the power of the pro-opposition dialogue, Rally, MLC or the international community. For tenors of power, the people need stability and peace. The elections can wait. The pro-Opposition dialogue requires an electoral calendar, the entrance to the government and the CENI. The Rally will enforce locked provisions of the Constitution relating to the number and length of presidential terms. The people expressed their ras-le-bol and thirst for change. The US is, in turn, believe that if the President had allowed since last year's elections to hand over power to his successor, the solution would be easy to find. The current Chairman of the African Union, Idriss Deby, calls for the rapid opening of an inclusive dialogue. Belgium argues for a dialogue mediated by Said Djinnit. The coming days will be decisive.September 25, 2016 at 1:17 pm #27037
Congo DR Should avoid the path to Insurgency
The President of the Republic takes this opportunity to remind the political class and all the living forces of the nation, that recourse to insurrection or acts of intolerance can not be the alternative to dialogue currently underway to adjust the difficulties arising from the organization of new elections under the Constitution and relevant laws of the Republic, on time.
He urges, to that end, those who are still on the margins of that process, to join without delay, in order to strengthen the electoral and political consensus building and to spare our people unwarranted suffering on the altar of political ambitions . "This pathetic appeal was launched by President Joseph Kabila in the wake of deadly violence that marred the city of Kinshasa, capital of Democratic Republic of Congo. From New York, Thomas Perrielo, Special Envoy of President Barack Obama in the Great Lakes region, comes in the same vein, let go the following: "US Government supports the dialogue facilitated by Edem Kodjo and African Union.
We encouraged everyone to participate in the dialogue. We have not managed to convince some leaders of the major opposition to participate, but we appreciate the political risk taken by those who have chosen to participate in a dialogue that many Congolese considers to be controversial.
We appreciate the role that the Catholic Church has played in intervening to find a consensual way forward. We continue to believe that dialogue is the best option, and we will continue to make efforts to ensure that it represents the Congolese society in the most inclusive way possible. "Not to beat around the bush, the international community must spare no effort to quickly around the three major players capable of preserving peace and stability in the DRC until the forthcoming electoral contests in namely: Joseph Kabila, Etienne Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe, respectively first, second and third in order of arrival to the last presidential 2011. Only that true dialogue can strengthen the electoral and political consensus building and also pave the way for a democratic election process credible and above all peaceful. Which can then bring these three great leaders?
Joseph Kabila is also President of the Republic, Head of State, in exercise and moral authority of the Presidential Majority (MP). The political family of President Kabila participates already actively in dialogue with the city of the African Union, in Kinshasa, under the facilitation of Togolese Edem Kodjo. Only the slogan or the discharge of Joseph Kabila may allow delegates of the presidential camp to sign the political agreement in the making.
At present, the foundation of the city of the African Union are encountering a major divergence relative to the electoral calendar (the election date) and the date of the handover between the President-elect and the outgoing President. Stakeholder Dialogue, the princes of the Catholic Church shall make the resumption of their participation in this national forum for the signing of a political agreement that would meet the following four conditions: it must be clearly established and stated that the current President [Joseph Kabila] will not be a candidate in the next presidential election to organize as soon as possible; election dates should be fixed in the agreement; the fund disbursement plan should be clearly defined in the agreement; the composition of the Implementation Committee of the Agreement and its work schedule should be mentioned in the agreement.
The opinion of the President of the Republic is required to address many of these prerequisites. For the American Thomas Perrielo, President Kabila is the DRC's most powerful man who helped the country out of the war and restore peace, the man whose family is associated with the creation of the modern Congolese state and should be congratulated for that. This envoy of the President of the United States of America believes that the current crisis will be defused quickly, the solution found immediately, if and only if Joseph Kabila say that one sentence: "I intend to allow the elections to after which I will give power to my successor. " Why does not he say it to the end of such a tripartite?
Etienne Tshisekedi is the National President of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS), the eldest daughter and first force of the Congolese Opposition, and also the head of the political grouping called the Rally who was born in Genval , a Brussels suburb. At its meeting which attracted a large crowd on the Triumphal Boulevard, Sunday, July 31, 2016, the Sphinx of Limete publicly disavowed the international Facilitator appointed by the AU, Edem Kodjo, calling him "Kabila" and gave " notice "of three months starting on 19 September 2016, the President of the Republic in office, Joseph Kabila. This radicalized fringe of the Opposition led by Ya Tshitshi turned his back to the forum of the AU City notwithstanding favorably to most of its pre whose release "political prisoners."
Following the opening of the Dialogue, the patriarch Tshisekedi and his camp have again challenged Edem Kodjo at the meeting with the President of Congo opposite, Denis Sassou Nguesso, Congo River at Kempinski Hotel. They would then be favorable to the scheme just proposed by Deputy Prime Minister and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Reynders their "mentor" in which the conclave Genval had booked the premiere of the conclusions of their cogitation? The diplomat advocates, indeed, the holding of a new more inclusive dialogue under the facilitation of the Algerian Said Djinnit designated by the United Nations (UN). Without Kodjo, the Rally will perhaps give up the insurgency path that has taken the life of many Congolese, on 19 and 20 September, which caused huge damage on different corners of the capital. In his opening speech of the foundations of Genval (Belgium), the lider maximo said that dialogue, "the royal road" is part of the DNA of the Congolese. Tshisekedi he will refuse to share with fellow Kabila and smoking together the peace pipe? Wait and see.
Vital Kamerhe, National President of the Union for the Congolese Nation (UNC) and co-moderator of the dialogue on behalf of the opposition, is more conciliatory. Already at the opening of this national forum, Thursday, September 1, the former Speaker of the Lower House of the Congolese Parliament had publicly requested a one-on-one with President Kabila. He embodies the fringe of the pro-Opposition Dialogue will sign the historic and consensual political agreement with the presidential camp for a limited transition time that will lead to credible and peaceful elections. However, this group of opponents has still suspended after his participation in the dialogue in order to gather in memory of the dead of the recent escalation of violence.
Kamerhe group claims to have exercised the option to take part in the dialogue, in accordance with Resolution 2277 of the UN Security Council, under the facilitation of the African Union and the support of the International Support Group (UN, EU , AU, OIF, SADC, ICGLR), since he considers this scheme as the only way to enable a peaceful solution to the current crisis. Halfway there is already acquired the overhaul of the electoral register for the consideration of major new and compatriots living abroad, prioritisation of presidential, national and provincial elections in the sequence of elections. According to the pro-Opposition Dialogue, any agreement resulting from this forum will be mentioned among others: the reaffirmation of the strict observance of the Constitution in particular, in articles 220 and 70, regarding the number and duration of the presidential mandate of the Republic ; the application filing date and the conduct of the vote; the fate of the President of the Republic on 19 September 2016; recomposition of the CENI. Many of these points converge with the wishes of anti-Dialogue. Why then seek to plunge the huge and beautiful country in chaos, bloodshed?
Ultimately, the three major players Joseph Kabila, Etienne Tshisekedi and Vital Kamerhe have dialogue under the auspices of President Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo or neighboring the current Chairman of the African Union, the Chadian Idriss Deby, to clean up tripolarisé Congolese political landscape, to defuse the major crisis, the carnage, which looms on the horizon. After the tripartite delegates from each side will then quietly set up a consensual political and electoral agreement. In Gabon, the President-elect Ali Bongo seeks a dialogue with his challenger Jean Ping to stop the escalation of violence. Political ambitions should not take precedence over the best interests of the nation. The blood of Congolese have already sunk too. Highly peace!December 25, 2016 at 11:21 am #27115
A mass in memory of the Honorable Charles Mwando Nsimba was said on Friday, December 16, 2016 at 7 pm, in his Residence of Binza Pigeon in Ngaliema Commune, in the presence of several personalities, friends, acquaintances and relatives.
In homily, the Franciscan priest, the official of the day, praised the moral and Christian qualities of the illustrious disappeared, who was an exemplary Catholic fervent. He made a testimony that went in the direction of good because in his lifetime he was enthusiastic about serving God. He died while the country is seeking the peace that Jesus Christ Himself came to proclaim. He evoked the various works he did for the Lord.
He said that Charles Mwando Nsimba was a defender of Christian and moral values wherever he had the opportunity. For him, Charles Mwando Nsimba has recovered the peace he has always sought.December 29, 2016 at 12:24 pm #27182
As every December 28, Honelex 61 honors the memory of Patrice Emery Lumumba and remembers its very first popular meeting organized in Leopoldville. Jean-Paul Kasende has included this date in his agenda since Fr. Lumumba bequeathed to the youth and politicians this important message. Indeed, on 28 December 1958 the first meeting of the Congolese National Movement was held in Leopoldville. It was based on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and set itself three priority objectives: Accelerating the "democratization" of the institutions of the Belgian Congo; Independence and opposition to any form of partition of the Congo.
Thus, each year, the initiator of Honelex61 pays tribute and reminds the Congolese what the National Hero's struggle was. Today, in the columns of your daily newspaper, Prosperity, he returns to this episode of truth. Lumumba challenged the Congolese on their future and called them to share with courage and lucidity the hopes about their history and their past. It is the best meeting of the political life of PE Lumumba which gave the impetus of its speech of June 30, 1960. It is time that the Congolese of the center and the interior make known to the world that they do not Are in no way divided but united for the same and just cause ".
On this historic occasion, Lumumba had given a faithful and authentic account of the work of the Conference of the Rally of African Peoples in which he had taken part, first and then he had set out the program of action of the National Congolese Movement, A typically African inspiration whose fundamental goal was the liberation of the Congolese people from the colonial regime and its attainment of independence. "We fight for truth and justice. This truth will triumph, even if it is trampled today, 'said Lumumba.
Honelex 61 pays tribute to this monument of Congolese politics and invites the Congolese to become aware of the political commitment taken by P-E Lumumba. He wished that the youth could take cognizance of this meeting of 28 December 1958 which, moreover, gave the decisive points to the Congolese not to give up arms against the neocolonialism. To the youth, Lumumba knew that she should live the darkest moment in relation to colonization which was more tender than neocolonialism. Lumumba call on young people to be united and not to follow the messages of politicians. " Youth leagues in political parties are political militias ". If the youth read this message from Lumumba, it will not be able to follow the wicked politicians but, rather, engage in a nationalist vision. This message, he said, was also addressed to the Congolese to prepare for independence and so that the Congo could not sink into tribal divisions, as we see to this day.
He thinks that the political class remembers the content of the meeting to understand that 58 years later it is still in dialogue at the Interdiocesan Center in Kinshasa to solve a problem that P. Lumumba warned in his time. His message reproaches the contrary actions of the political leaders with regard to the first historic meeting of Lumumba of December 28, 1958. " If people had really internalized this discourse, we could have avoided the DRC what we know today, Hui. The proof is that in dialogue there is only one religious denomination that leads the dialogue ". The political parties are more tribalized than in 1960: "In our action for the conquest of the independence of the Congo, which we want totally, we have never ceased to proclaim that we were against no one but against the Domination, injustice and abuse and that we simply want to free ourselves from the hindrances of colonialism with all its consequences ".
P. Lumumba demonstrates that despite our independence, the Congolese must put the interest of the Nation first. According to JP Kasende, Lumumba is a hero but we do not practice his ideology because we live in moments of fear. "It was a motivational meeting, Fr. Lumumba gave a boost of courage to politicians to engage and confront colonization." He declares that "The Congolese State will be based on the Equality, Solidarity and Fraternity of all Congolese. This is why our Movement will always oppose, with all its strength, the balkanization of the national territory under any pretext whatsoever. Ladies and gentlemen, all the forces of the country must be mobilized to participate in the achievement of the objectives we have just defined for the well-being of all.
For this circumstance as a tribute to Patrice-Emery Lumumba, Honelex61 observed a pious thought on the occasion of the second anniversary of the death of widow Marie Opango Pauline who died two years ago on December 23, 2014.
And to J.P. Kasende to add: "To be a Lumumbist is to bring the social to the Congolese population. Patrice-Emery Lumumba sacrificed his life for the Congo. If he returned to life, he could thank those who fought him to the death because there are some who up to this day prove that they are anti-Lumumba. On the other hand, those who call themselves Lumumbists would disappoint him because they never showed themselves to his enemies whom they loved Lumumba. If they loved Lumumba, they would, by their behavior, lead our country on the road to a great and beautiful country dreamed by P. Lumumba. A great nation is the one that gives birth to a great man, "he said.
Peter TshibanguDecember 29, 2016 at 5:47 pm #27187
The Director General
ON THE OCCASION OF THE NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES, EXECUTIVE AND ALL THE STAFF OF THE GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF TAXES HAVE THE HONOR TO PRESENT BADGE, VERY RESPECTFULLY, HIS EXCELLENCY THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC, HEAD STATE AND ANY FAMILY, THE BEST GREETINGS OF HAPPINESS, pROSPERITY AND LONG LIFE FOR THE YEAR 2017.
CAN THE VERY HIGH TO ATTEND THE HEAD OF STATE IN ITS EFFORTS TO SAFEGUARD PEACE tireless dearly bought, ESPECIALLY THROUGH NATIONAL DIALOGUE INCLUSIVE.
SELE YALAGHULIDecember 29, 2016 at 5:49 pm #27188
DONE IN KINSHASA THE December 28, 2016
SELE YALAGHULIDecember 29, 2016 at 5:53 pm #27189
Solsico honors Doctor Joseph Kibangula
This is a first in the history of the DRC and the city-province of Kinshasa, to see a union of nurses raise one of its honorary officials. This is the Solidarity of the Union of Nurses of the Congo "Solsico" which now has its offices located on Kandakanda avenue No. 54 in the commune of Kalamu. A room of this permanence will bear, forever, the name of Doctor Joseph Kibangula. It was yesterday that he himself inaugurated this meeting room in front of the executives of the Solsico as well as representatives of several unions of the nurses of different health institutions of Kinshasa. This rise is a mark of gratitude of the current staff of the Solsico and all its members to this human rights activist. Present at the site, the Coordinator of the Patriotic Movement of the Congolese Youth (MPCJ), Samy Wetshi, officially presented him the diploma of merit entitled "True Patriot".
It was yesterday, Wednesday, December 28, 2016, that the meeting room "Joseph Kibangula" was inaugurated. It was a surprise for this nominee "True Patriot" by the Patriotic Movement of Congolese Youth (MPCJ). The new building that serves the permanence of the Solsico has more than 7 rooms. Apart from the one named after Dr. Joseph, it should be noted that there are also two other meeting rooms dedicated to Ms Jeanne Mpwekela (Second Provincial Executive Secretary) and the current Provincial Executive Secretary, Mr. Corneille Mbala. According to him, other meeting rooms will be inaugurated very soon.
Solidarity obliges, Doctor Joseph Kibangula was honored not only by his own, but also by the delegates and nurses of various trade union structures who had marked their presence this event. These include CNPP nurses' unions, the Kinshasa General Provincial General Hospital (Maman Yemo), the University Clinics, the General Stewardship, the Mother and Child Center Hospital, and others.
The dual event ceremony allowed both to paint a picture of the person of Dr. Joseph Kibangula. Cornelius Mbala expressed himself in these terms: "the qualities of Kibangula are not to be hidden. When he arrived as Provincial Executive Secretary, at the Ngaliema clinic, he was the first person to organize the Ngaliema delegation. That's one thing. In 1988, there was a strike of the nurses at the town hall and it was with Joseph Kibangula. Today, we are in a process called COSIC (Confederation of Nurses' Unions) which will take place in a few weeks. It is through him that these initiatives have come. On the other hand, Ms Jeanine Umba, Provincial Secretary in charge of Finance, welcomed the work carried out by the nominee "True Patriot" who, against the winds and tides, managed to control himself by refusing to renounce his dedication In favor of nurses. "He was imprisoned several times and we were always ready to support him. We had seen him many times at the peril of his life, but now he is there on this day. Kibangula is a true fighter who deserves more than what is offered today, "she said.
In his speech, Dr. Kibangula, with tears almost in his eyes, was filled with joy. Before his audience, before his speech, he observed a time of silence, revisiting his past so quickly in delusional moments. Then he took courage to utter a cry: "Vidjana! ". To the public to resume: "Cocorico, cocorico, never betray the Congo". It was under this note of courage that he began to provide advice to his audience. "I have had several arrests in this country. What you do today is first for others and not for yourselves. Whoever has located, his ideal can then give his life to universal well-being. If we want to go further in this country and in our organizations, let us put aside differences and divisions. Cohesion will enable us to survive and advance our country. So many times in the jail, if you did not support me by shouting "justice" I will never be released. Parents, I ask you to send your children to school, to the University, that they follow training that will serve for the emergence of the country, "he hammered.
Aubin KandembiDecember 29, 2016 at 5:59 pm #27190
Abbot Gaby José advocates peace and the search for the common good
Like the father of the Catholic Church of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya, Metropolitan Archbishop of Kinshasa, who in his Christmas exhortation invites the Congolese to demolish the old demon of the division and Of the killings, Abbé Gaby José, in his turn, looked to the same meaning, a message of peace and the search for the common good, to all Congolese so that this country, which is a blessed gift of God is moving forward.
On the sidelines of Christmas Eve, on December 24, 2016, this vicar of the Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Parish, Abbé Gaby José speaks of a great mystery, the celebration of the nativity of Christ around which God, Man wants to live with him by bringing peace. This mystery, he continued, incarnates every Congolese God's greatness to unite in his divinity.
Moreover, faced with the misery of the population, the various tribulations, the political crisis, the inability of the political class to expect and the dark future of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the man of God , Wants policy to be truly a service-based ideal. Politics must be an art, to make the beneficiaries of the population happy.
But beyond that, insists the Abbot, it is not because there is no war or crackling of bullets that there is really peace. It's irrational! For, he says, peace is above all an inner attitude, a quietude that everyone has, to live quietly at home and make sure of the better tomorrow. It is when every people is assured of the security, legal, social guarantees … in short, of the common good we can speak of a real and effective peace.
Prosperity: Monsieur l'Abbé, today is Christmas, the feast of the birth of Christ and peace. Emmanuel, God among men. What sense do you give to a celebration that is celebrated while peace is moving away from the Congolese more and more?
Rev. Gaby José: Thank you very much for your question on Christmas. First, the meaning we give it is the celebration of a great mystery. It is the incarnation of God that approaches man, who comes to live with man as we say, Emmanuel. It is embodied in us. It takes our nature so that we take its greatness and we unite to its divinity. It is God who comes into us. It is the very one that was announced since the Old Testament by the prophets. He comes like a prince to bring peace. It is peace, as the documents of the Church say. It is not because there is no war that there is peace. It is not because there is the absence of crackling of balls that there is peace. But, peace, it is first of all an inner attitude, the quietude that everyone has, to live quietly, calmly at home. Peace is also to be sure of the morrow. Be sure of today. Peace also means finding what is needed. For example, for one who works, he is in peace when he receives his salary. He who is hungry has peace when he finds food, when he is not abandoned, when he is reinstated in society. This is the peace Jesus gives us. As he himself has said, he does not give peace in the manner of men. For example, a peace at the end of the canon but, as he knows and wants. A peace that brings tranquility and tranquility to the hearts of men.
Pros: Can you reassure the faithful of the parish of Saint Vincent de Paul in particular and all Congolese in general that the peace that Christ brings can be beneficial to everyone and the entire nation?
A.G.J: Yes. This peace, as Cardinal Laurent Monsengwo says in his exhortation, Christ is for all. There is not someone who is put aside. This peace is for everyone. But each one accepts Christ. In the narrative of the gospel we have just heard, wherever Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, there was no place for them. That's when they went to the stable. This peace must be accepted. For, the fact of already closing our hearts, what we close our hearts to welcome Christ. We celebrate Christmas in the manger. Yes, that's fine, but the real crib is the heart. When we accept it to be born in our hearts, it sows this peace in our hearts. He makes this peace grow in our hearts. If each one of us accepts Christ to bring peace into his heart, we will open all the doors of houses and plots so that we may be able to respond to this peace. This peace of Christ is for everyone and even the Congolese can benefit from it.
The Pros. An appeal to politicians so that they too are able to bring peace in their discussions and transcend their differences?
A.G.J: Most often unfortunately, when talking politics, it is considered a lie. Politics is the place of great charity. Politics is that which is at the service of others. Politics is an ideal, then an ideal of service. Every policy is based on service, the search for the common good. One can not demonize politics only because of certain abuses. But it is a great service to make the beneficiaries of the population happy. Because this service to the people is to provide them with security, judicial and social guarantees.
Interview by Eugène KhondeDecember 29, 2016 at 6:01 pm #27191
Gaston Musemena Bongala, Minister of Primary, Secondary and Vocational Education, held a meeting with his colleague in charge of Vocational Training, Crafts and Crafts Guy Mikulu.
The purpose of the exchanges between the two ministers was to harmonize views on the responsibilities of their respective ministries. Especially since the Ministry of Epsp, now headed by Gaston Musemena Bongala, recovers the technical and vocational education which, in the Matata government, was a full ministry. While the new portfolio headed by Guy Mikulu, guards and manages vocational training, different from vocational education. Harmonization of the views necessary in the eyes of two members of the government, moreover, National Deputies and Members of the same political family, the Presidential Majority, who logically defend the vision of the President of the Republic, Joseph Kabila Kabange.
The challenge of the interviews between Gaston Musemena Bongala of Epsp and Guy Mikulu of Vocational Training, Crafts and Crafts expanded to the Directors of Cabinets of two ministers is to avoid confusion in terms of their attributions.
This, pending the promulgation in the next few days, of the presidential order assigning the ministries.
Gaston Musemena Bongala, PPRD executive, twice elected to the National Assembly, succeeds Maker Mwangu who broke the record of longevity in the government. The new minister intends to focus his mandate on continuity, preservation of achievements, innovation and improvement, if there are difficulties
LPMDecember 29, 2016 at 6:03 pm #27192
Faced with the persistent blockage at the CENCO. DRC: Militant Youth offers a way out of the crisis!
Although it has been marginalized by the political actors R.D. Congolais, the Congolese youth is full of good heads made in the civil society. During a workshop organized on December 17, 2016, Youth of the Civil Society, anxious to contribute to the exit from the crisis in the DRC, at the Maison des Elections, reflected under three (3) thematic commissions, Namely: the thematic Election, thematic Descrition and thematic Good governance. At the end of this workshop, under the moderation of Richie Lontulungu, a litany of recommendations were formulated to finally push the political actors into discussions at the interdiocesan center, to privilege the national interest and cultivate peace.
Given the patriotic will to participate actively in the process of reconstruction, reconciliation and development of the DRC, Youth Militant has addressed all the actors who have a parcel of power in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in order to " Attach to civic and moral values that would help the country break the deadlock. The National Episcopal Conference of Congo (CENCO) can, even if it has its plan B, use these recommendations of Congolese youth who have given themselves the task of reflecting for peace and the calm electoral process in the DRC.
Regarding the "election theme", in spite of the current electoral process, Youth Militant recommends that the CENI set up an electoral body that inspires confidence in all stakeholders; To make good use of the funds placed at its disposal; Fund and intensify civic and electoral education activities; To sensitize and train political parties on the electoral system in the DRC; To set up a consensual and realistic electoral calendar.
On this, it asked the government to finance and respect the disbursement plan signed with the CENI and secure the electoral process in an impartial way.
In the National Assembly it is recommended to pass the law on the distribution of seats and to enforce all laws relating to the organization of elections.
As measures of political decrimination, Youth Militant recommends that elective institutions remain in place until the establishment of a new legislature; The release of all political prisoners and detainees of opinion by presidential pardon; An amnesty for all political exiles.
During the transitional period, it is stressed that the Constitution of the Republic can not be amended, either by referendum or by any form whatsoever. Through a consensual voice, share power equitably at all levels: Transitional Government, Public Enterprises,
Provincial governments (at the level of decentralized territorial entities).
The Militant Youth also advocates for effective representation of young people and women activists in civil society in all decision-making bodies. That the police, she says, do not use real bullets in the framing of the demonstrators. In case of overflow, the police are called upon to make use of peaceful and modern methods. Thus, Youth Militant, aware of the irrefutable role of Youth in the various mutations and socio-political stakes, recommends the lifting of the measure banning recruitment and promotion of agents in public institutions.
Good governance
In terms of governance, Youth Militancy requires the Prime Minister who will manage the transition to compose his government in the following manner: 35% of the members of the Opposition; 35% of the Presidential Majority and, finally, 30% of the civil society.
At the level of decentralized institutions, Militant Youth demands that the quota be in line with the government.
Contrary to those who advocate the restructuring of the CENI, the Youth of the Civil Society opposes this maneuver to delay the electoral process in progress.
Jules Ntambwe
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(Wayzata, MN)- The Clifford D Mallory Trophy, emblematic of the U.S. Adult Sailing Championship, will be taking place this coming weekend in Wayzata, MN, sailed on Lake Minnetonka on a fleet of matched J/22 one-design class sailboats.
The format has been different in past years, with the 2018 participants determined by submission of their team's C.V. and selected by a U.S. Adult Sailing Committee to determine the twelve crews sailing in the round-robin format, providing three days of challenging racing by sailors from around the country.
Those twelve teams are the following:
- BBYRA- Sean Bradley, Jarret Lynn, Russell Schon- Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
- Detroit YRA- Matthew Debois, Ellen Debois-Gossman, Kip Stoneburner- Detroit, MI
- Gulf YA- Benz Faget, Randal Richmond, Josh Deupree- New Orleans, LA
- Inland Lake YA- Mike Hanson, Tim Siemers, Mark Swift- Wayzata, MN
- Inter-mountain Lakes- Robin Jackson, David Baker, Greg Shertz, Jeanne Strathamns- Littleton, CO
- Hawaii YRA- Maddey Kennedy, Mike Van Woerkom, Morgan Stevenson, Karina Berry- Honolulu, HI
- Interlake YA- Ryan Lashaway, Connor Madden, Ryan Kyel- Rocky River, OH
- Texas SA- Fred Meno, Marc Nilsson, Mike Schwinn- Fort Worth, TX
- Twin Cities RSA- Mike Schmid, Uta Moncur, Mike Miller- Minneapolis, MN
- YRA San Francisco- Vaughn Seifers, Kurt Lahr, Nick Nash- Foster City, CA
- Duluth SA- Susan Mattis-Turnhan, Monica Bertani, Ann Heimbach, David Turnham- Duluth, MN
- Southern Massachusetts SA- Paul Wilson, Allison Coleman, Natalie Coleman-Fuller, Christina Persson- Oak Bluffs, MA
AYC Fall Series Preview
(Rye, NY)- For the next two weekends in succession, the American YC will be hosting their annual Fall Series Regatta for IRC and PHRF Handicap fleets as well as one-design classes for J/44s, J/109s, J/88s, J/105s, and J/70s. Racing will be taking place in Western Long Island Sound just south of Rye, New York.
Showing up with a fleet of seven teams are the remarkably resilient, and popular, J/44 One-Designs. This was a class that was popularized by the late Jim Bishop that used to sail his famous Caribbean green-colored GOLD DIGGER for decades. Honoring that legacy will be teams like Willets Meyer's BEAGLE, Tom Blackwell's BREAKAWAY, SUNY Maritime's CHARLIE V, Chris Lewis' KENAI, Bill Ketcham's MAXINE, Don & Dick Rave's RESOLUTE, and Len Sitar's VAMP.
Fourteen teams are sailing in the J/109 one-design class, with many of the top east coast teams participating. Those crews include John Greifzu's GROWTH SPURT, Albrecht Goethe's HAMBURG, Tom Sutton's LEADING EDGE, David Rosow's LOKI, Adrian Begley's MAD DOGS & ENGLISHMEN, Carl Olsson's MORNING GLORY, Robert Schwartz's NORDLYS, and Dave & Maryellen Tortorello's PARTNERSHIP III.
The eight-boat J/88 one-design class has a number of class veterans as well as several new participants in the event. The more experienced crews include Mike Bruno's WING, Iris Vogel's DEVIATION, Justin Scagnelli's ALBONDIGAS, and Doug Newhouse's YONDER.
Amazingly, the biggest one-design class will be the twenty-strong J/105s. Leading crews include Duncan Hennes/ Za & Lib Jelliffe's ARETE, Damian Emery's ECLIPSE, Bruce Stone & Nicole Breault's GOOD TRADE, Paul Beaudin's LOU LOU, Jon Rechtschaffer's RAPTOR, George Wilbanks' REVELATION, and the Young American Sailing Academy's YOUNG AMERICAN team.
Despite the fact that ninety-one teams from around the world are competing this week in the J/70 World Championship off Marblehead, MA, there are nearly a dozen J/70s participating in the Sound this weekend! Those top crews include Dan Goldberg's BAZINGA, Carrie & Ed Austin's CHINOOK, Mike Zupon's LOKI, Andrew Shea's SHAKE'N'BAKE, and Alex Meleney's TRUCKIN.
The sole handicap participant in the J/stable will be sailing in PHRF 2- Scott Devine's new J/112E REVIVER. For more American YC Fall Series sailing information
J/Sailing News
The Sun Never Sets on J's Sailing WorldwideThe last week of September for the past three years has marked the J/70 World Championship- 2016 San Francisco, 2017 Sardinia, and now 2018 Marblehead. This year no one knew what was going to be in store for the fleet of ninety-one boats based on recent summer weather patterns. All summer-long, it was classic Marblehead, no wind, hot, and no thermals. However, things change when the fall season kicks in for the New England offshore sailing season. So far, it has been anything but typical for this year's J/70 Worlds, hosted by the Eastern YC in Marblehead, MA. Meanwhile, up north on Lake Ontario, the Royal Canadian YC hosted their annual Canadian J/105 National Championship.
Over in Europe, the last weekend was the occasion for the popular Atlantic Telegramme Regatta in Lorient, France for fleets of J/70s and J/80s. Then, up north the Deutsche Segel-Bundesliga organization held their finale for the season-long German J/70 Youth Sailing League Championship in Hamburg, Germany on their gorgeous Alster Lake.
Read on! The J/Community and Cruising section below has many entertaining stories and news about J/Sailors as well as cruising blogs about those who continue to enjoy the Caribbean and the South Pacific, staying warm while others are trying to stay warm up north. Check them out! More importantly, if you have more J/Regatta News, please email it or upload onto our J/Boats Facebook page Below are the summaries.
Regatta & Show Schedules:Sep 8-14- J/22 World Championship- Annapolis, MD
Sep 12-16- Rolex Big Boat Series- San Francisco, CA
Sep 14-16- J/70 Great Lakes Championship- Grosse Pointe, MI
Sep 18-21- J/111 North American Championship- Macatawa, MI
Sep 21-23- Canadian J/105 National Championship- Toronto, ONT
Sep 21-23- J/22 Northeast Championship- Diamond Point, NY
Sep 21-23- J/80 Atlantic Telegramme- Lorient, France
Sep 22-29- J/70 World Championship- Marblehead, MA
For additional J/Regatta and Event dates in your region, please refer to the on-line J/Sailing Calendar.
WEST MARINE J/70 World Championship Update
(Marblehead, MA)- The 2018 edition of the J/70 World Championship, sponsored by WEST MARINE, will be hosted by Eastern YC in Marblehead, MA for a fleet of ninety teams from around the world. It may represent the most unprecedented assemblage of world-class talent ever gathered together in a single one-design regatta in history- keelboat or dinghy. Teams will be travelling thousands of miles to compete at the 2018 J/70 World Championship from as far away as Australia, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Great Britain, Japan, Monaco, Russia, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden and Turkey. Furthermore, J/70 teams will be competing from all over South America including; Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
Day 1- Big, Fat Tuesday
The first day will be remembered for tough racing conditions. A cold and wet southeasterly wind brought true Atlantic conditions to the combat zone. The big factor was the sea state, with waves topping out at over three metres. Upwind J/70s were climbing, then launching off huge waves. The downwind rollercoaster ride was an adrenalin pumping rush, the opening day was extreme, and right on the edge for racing.
PRO Hank Stuart and his team kept a close eye on the weather, and just before the bad weather really closed, called a halt to racing after two heart-thumping races. As the fleet headed into a warm welcome at the Eastern Yacht Club, torrential rain engulfed the race area, and there were no complaints about not running a third race.
Reigning J/70 Open World Champion, Peter Duncan (USA) racing Relative Obscurity, was second in both races to top the leaderboard. In second place, Claudia Rossi (ITA) racing Petite Terrible scored a 4-1, and lying third after Day One is Bruce Golison (USA) racing Midlife Crisis, after a 3-3 scoreline. Alberto Rossi (ITA) racing Enfant Terrible is fourth after two races, having scored a 5-5, and Vincenzo Onorato's Mascalzone Latino, racing under the burgee of the Yacht Club de Monaco, scored a win and a 13th to finish the day in fifth.
In the Corinthian Class Jim Cunningham (USA) racing Lifted leads the fleet after two races. Ignacio Perez (MEX) racing Zaguero with all family members is second, and Lucas Authier (ARG) racing Manuto is third. Luis Bugallo (ESP) racing Marnatura scored the best result in Race One, but retired in Race Two after sustaining damage.
"It was a struggle today," commented Jim Cunningham racing Lifted to top of the Corinthian Class. "Keeping in clear air was key, but to do that in the pack you have to anticipate much more about the boats around you. Staying on the edges, especially downwind was our game plan today, and it was a lot of fun, we hit 19 knots as a top speed, which is something you don't often experience. Mark roundings were a challenge, we came in on Port a couple of times, which was interesting to say the least!"
"It was a great day for us with two good results but the championship is really long so we have to be focused and strong until the end," commented Claudia Rossi. " I prefer big conditions, I feel strong, and I am not scared by the waves or high winds. I absolutely enjoy these conditions and I hope we get it every day!"
Bruce Golison from San Diego is one of the most experienced skippers at the championship, and is a past winner of the Etchells Worlds and J/24 North Americans. "Well done to the race committee today, under pressure, Hank and his team did a stellar job. On the first day of the worlds you just want to have a couple of keeper races, and things worked out for us," commented Bruce. "It is a pretty darn tough fleet, so we are very happy with the start to the regatta. I hate sailing in the rain, but this is a world championship - you cannot let that bother you. I have been around since the first J/24 Worlds in 1979, and this is the deepest fleet in terms of overall talent. A lot of the owners have all sailed against each other for years and years, and this is spectacular racing, in a great fleet, who are pretty cool on the race course. It's the best of the best in one design keelboats."
Day 2- Spanish Flyboys Dominate
After the rollercoaster ride on the first day, a change in the conditions provided a tactical and strategic second day of action. It was a gorgeous sunny day, most welcomed by the salt-encrusted crews from the day before.
Two Spanish teams reveled in the Mediterranean conditions and were leading the Open and Corinthian Classes. The wind was oscillating 15 degrees either side of the course axis and the wind speed varied from 14-17 knots; it was definitely a day for keeping your head out of the boat, anticipating the changes in the conditions.
After being deep in the fleet in Race 3, Jose Maria Torcida (ESP) racing Noticia, clawed back through the fleet to finish 14th. The Spanish team followed that with a 2-1 in the last two races to take the lead for the championship.
"We are very happy! " smiled Noticia skipper, Jose Maria Torcida. "Today we recovered from the back of the fleet in the first race to fight back up to fourteenth, basically we got the wrong side of the shift in that race. We got the tactics right in the second race, rounded the top mark in second and nearly won the race but Savasana made a good move on the downwind to pass us. In the last race we Port tacked the fleet and held on to take the win, which was fantastic, but we have only had five races."
Judd Smith (USA) racing Africa, posted a 2-6-11 to move up to second place. Brian Keane (USA), runner up for the 2017 J/70 World Championship, scored a bullet in Race 4 but a 28th in the last race, pegged his team racing Savasana back to third. Bruno Pasquinelli (USA) racing Stampede on his birthday, was challenging for the overall lead going into the last race but 31st place put Stampede into fourth by the end of the day. Mascalzone Latino (MON) helmed by Matteo Savelli, is in fifth place after scoring a bullet in Race 3.
"We just want to have a chance when we go into the last day. Right now we are just looking to sail ourselves into a winning position with some good scores." commented Judd Smith. "Obviously like the other 90 boats out there we want to have a good regatta, and do as well as you can, against a lot of great sailors."
In the Corinthian Class, Luis Bugallo (ESP) racing Marnatura leads after scoring three good results today. It was a much better day for the team from Vigo, Spain. After sustaining damage on the first day and retiring, Marnatura now has a big lead in the Corinthian Class. Aldo Centanaro (URU) racing Pura Joda, was the top Corinthian team in the last race, moving the Uruguay team up to second. Lucas Authier (ARG) racing Manuto, remains in third for the Corinthian Class.
It was not a good day for the overnight leader and reigning world champion, Peter Duncan (USA) racing Relative Obscurity. "We set up to go left in the first two races, but it did not work out for us," commented Duncan. "In the last race we went right and that didn't work either. Sometimes, that happens but we are only two days into the regatta and there is plenty more racing to come.
Day 3- Black Flag Thursday
There were thrills and spills on the third day with 15 teams falling foul of the Black Flag during the three races held. Flatter seas and a shifting nor-easterly provided yet another different day. Eight of the maximum 14 races have now been sailed, and challengers for the championship are now emerging.
It was a day of high and lows for Peter Duncan (USA) racing Relative Obscurity. The defending J/70 World Champion did the business in Race 6, scoring their first bullet of the regatta but was disqualified in Race 7 for being OCS with the Black Flag flying. Race 8, Duncan's team scored a fourth to finish the day at the top of the rankings, on countback from Jud Smith (USA).
"For the Black Flag it was close but we were highly visible as the first boat on the pin," commented Victor Diaz de Leon, who is calling the starts on Relative Obscurity. "It was immature on my part, and maybe a lack of experience, I feel like I let my guys down, because I say when to pull the trigger. Peter and the team back me 100% but it was a low point. We had to watch for over an hour before we got into the next race, and we were hungry. In the last race, we had a mediocre start and battled back, and ended up having a great race. We are very happy that we are leading the regatta but we have the biggest drop of the top boats. As I see it the top six are all level, and who ever sails the best for now on, is going to be the winner."
Jose Maria "Pichu" Torcida (ESP) was leading the regatta at the start of the day but a 7-43-31 drops the Spanish team to third. Bruno Pasquinelli (USA) racing Stampede is in fourth place just four points off the lead. Jack Franco racing 3 Ball JT scored a bullet today to move up to fifth. Brian Keane (USA) racing Savasana drops to sixth after a 18-17-26. Congratulations should also go to Gannon Troutman (USA) racing Pied Piper who won the last race of the day.
In the Corinthian Class Luis Bugallo (ESP) Marnatura has extended their lead with two solid results today, the young team from Vigo, Spain have now broken into the top ten for the entire fleet. Finishing the day in style, Aldo Centanaro (URU) racing Pura Joda, scored a fifth keeping the Uruguay team firmly in second place. Jim Cunningham (USA) racing Lifted had a consistent day, keeping out of trouble to move up to third. For more J/70 World Championship sailing information
McLaughlin Eclipses Canadian J/105 Nationals
(Toronto, Ontario, Canada)- The 2018 Canadian J/105 Nationals were hosted by Royal Canadian YC for a fleet of seventeen boats on Lake Ontario. The RCYC RC crew managed to produce five races for the fleet over the two-day weekend.
Not surprisingly, ace Canadian sailor Terry McLaughlin (an America's Cup skipper for Canada, 2x J/105 North American Champion, and Olympic Medallist) managed to post five bullets to be crowned the 2018 J/105 Canadian Champion. Fellow J/105 North American Champion, James Rathbun, guided his famous HEY JUDE to an easy second place with a tally of 2-2-3-4-2 for 13 pts total. Rounding out the podium in third place was Frank McLaughlin's STARCROSS with a tally of 3-7-4-3-3 for 20 pts total. The balance of the top five included THE USUAL SUSPECTS in 4th and Peter Hall's JAMAICA ME CRAZY in 5th position. For more Canadian J/105 National Championships sailing information
VSaW Crowned German J/70 Youth Sailing Champions
(Hamburg, Germany)- The final act of the three event 2018 German J/70 Youth Sailing League Championship concluded in Hamburg, Germany on their famous, gorgeous Alster Lake in the middle of the city. Twenty-one youth teams representing their sailing clubs were treated to a thrilling finale that featured ten races for each team to determine the winner of the overall series.
Incredibly, winning the overall series on a tie-breaker on 12 pts each were the Verein Seglerhaus am Wansee. Losing that scenario was the Bayerischer YC 2 Team. Settling for third place was the Muncher YC with 16 pts total. Rounding out the top five were the Bayerishcer YC 1 crew in 4th position and the Bodensee YC Uberligen in 5th place. For more German J/70 Youth Sailing League information
Fun Atlantic Telegramme Regatta
(Lorient, France)- For the 19th edition of the Atlantic Telegramme Regatta, hosted by the CN Lorient from September 21st to 23rd, a fleet of J/70s and J/80s enjoyed a friendly and sporting atmosphere of offshore sailing. The event is renowned for conviviality and the bar along the pontoons, and the Saturday evening crew dinner.
Winning the ten-boat J/70 fleet was Bruno James team on LE MDCO CHERBOURG with a 2-1-1-1-4 tally for 9 pts total. His crew was comprised of Hugues Dorriere, Olivier Fantou, and Sebastien Metivier. Taking the silver was Philippe Guigne's VIRTUAL REGATTA 70, with crew of Damien Scelo, Tanguy Caron, Jean-Yves Jaffrezic, and Eric Guigne. Then, third place went to Herve Leduc's PIERRE OCEANE, with his team of Loic Avram, Stephane Barraux, Mikael Garret, Etienne Luneau, and Bastian Le Morvan (note- different crew for different days!). Rounding out the top five were Guillaume Plassart's IZENAH IV in fourth place and Manuel Guedon's SNT1-TBS in fifth place. For more Atlantic Telegramme Regatta sailing information
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Jose Mourinho: Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas a 'dream' for strikers
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says that playing alongside Cesc Fàbregas is a "dream" for any striker
Jose Mourinho says that playing with Cesc Fabregas is a "dream" for any striker.
The 27-year-old has hit the ground running since his move to Chelsea from Barcelona over the summer, notching up six assists in four Premier League games for Mourinho's men.
And the Blues boss has been delighted by the impact the former Arsenal captain has had since his return to the English top flight.
"To play with Fabregas is the dream of every striker," Mourinho told Chelsea TV.
"The guy sees the movement, sees the pass, is not selfish, makes always the right choice."
Mourinho also heaped praise on striker Diego Costa, who took his tally for the season to seven goals in four games thanks to his hat-trick in Saturday's 4-2 win over Swansea City.
"If the team plays well he has to score goals," said Mourinho of Costa. "Seven goals in four Premier League matches are maybe too much – we cannot expect him to have 14 goals after eight matches. It surprises me because it's not normal – you cannot repeat it in a cyclical way.
"He's comfortable in the team. I think now everybody knows Chelsea did the right thing in waiting for him and not going to the market in the last summer of 2013 or in January this year, just to buy a striker.
"If he keeps scoring a few goals, a few goals gives points and points help the team to be in the top part of the table."


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Visitors are positively spoilt for choice this Easter when visiting London. Quite apart from being able to enjoy the vast range of museums, art galleries, theatres, shops and other attractions unique to London, there are a host of fantastic special activities on offer just for the Easter period. Taking advantage of these events while a resident at any of the hotels near Wembley Stadium will add extra fun to your London visit.
Take your seat early in Trafalgar Square on Good Friday to enjoy a spectacular free pageant. Over 100 actors and volunteers, plus numerous horses, donkeys and doves are set to recreate the dramatic events of the Passion of Jesus. Weaving their way through the square, they show Jesus riding on a donkey through cheering crowds, the trial before Pontius Pilate and ultimately death on a cross. Massive screens in all corners of Trafalgar Square will enable everyone to follow the action. This is the ninth year that this Pageant has been held in London and it has become a much loved, and sought after event.
Visiting historic houses like Hampton Court Palace or exploring the beauty of the spring flowers in Kew Gardens takes on extra fun as visitors will have the opportunity to hunt for chocolate Easter eggs. Trails of this kind are being held across the city, so you will not have to travel far to find an Easter trail.
If you cannot wait to hunt for the delicious chocolate treats, head for one of London's fantastic chocolatiers and choose your own. Shops like William Curley and Melt Chocolate have a large selection of stunning Easter Eggs while the Easter Egg Bar at Fortnum & Mason is always guaranteed to attract a lot of attention with its hundreds of decorated eggs, bunnies and chicks.
Book a place on the London Eye's Chocolate & Prosecco tasting experience. Admire London's skyline while enjoying a glass of Prosecco and trying different types of chocolate courtesy of the Hotel Chocolat Ambassador. The hardest part will be disembarking at the end of such a pleasant journey!
Book a stay at any of the hotels in Cricklewood London and take part in a craft workshop or take the children to a storytelling session in one of London's museums and art galleries. Watch the Elizabeth I's Armarda Portrait come to life in a journey down the Thames from Greenwich to central London.
Staying in Tudor times, book a night's sleepover on the Golden Hinde, a replica Tudor ship moored near the Globe Theatre. Find out what life was like for Elizabethan sailors, and try Tudor meals as the river Thames laps along the sides of the ship.


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My dear Lolotte, the pain of our separation has inflamed my blood. My illness has returned. I have no fire in the room; you need to send me a stove, some fuel, bellows, a coffee pot, some cooling herbs, I will also need a closet. You must ask your mother again to go immediately to the doctor about whom I spoke to her and seek out a cornet, like the two I once showed her. I will also need a bowl and a pitcher of water.
Goodbye Lucile, goodbye Horace, goodbye Daronne, goodbye my old father. Write him a letter of consolation. I am sick, I have eaten nothing but your soup since yesterday.
Heaven has taken pity on my innocence and sent me, in sleep, a dream where I saw you all; send me your hair and your portrait I beg you, because I think only of you, and never of the affair which has brought me here which I cannot understand.


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- When you fall in love with a designer, you always re-visit his kingdom in hoping to find new treasures. At least that's how I roll.
I've been following Yaara Landau-Katz's (aka studio ONEandMANY) design steps since I first stumbled upon her graduation project back in 2012.
Yaara was an industrial design student, who simply enjoyed the feeling that came with touching the raw clay and the possibilities that it held. And she still does!
I especially love her black and white ceramic. The way I see it, you can never go wrong with black and white and in Yaara's case, she handles that color palate with such grace. She makes effortless yet calculated splashes of black and it feels like she has an inner sensor for the perfect spot and angle of each and every black line.
With each time I visit Yaara's etsy shop, I feel like it's time to sit down and learn a lot more about the behind the scenes action. So Yaara, watch out!
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Often people when people hear of solar power, they think of something very new age or even futuristic. However, the fact of the matter is that solar energy, as we know it, has been around for nearly two decades. While the first solar cell wasn't created until 1888, the initial discovery of photovoltaic energy was much earlier in the nineteenth century.
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Jumping forward to modern day, solar power as an energy source has developed and progressed in many ways and in recent years the progress has been huge. However, the core principles and technology hasn't changed very much at all since the first solar cell was designed and created well over 100 years ago.
Keep reading to find out more about the changes and advancements in solar energy throughout the 21st century and what lies ahead for this ever-popular renewable source of energy.
The Beginning Of Solar Energy Development
Nowadays, news of renewable energies and developments appear in the media and in publications around the world more frequently than ever before. You might read about the advantages of Spanish wind farms, learn how Sydney solar power providers are making solar power more affordable or watch as international governments gather to discuss the future energy needs of our planet. But how did we get to this point?
Throughout the 20th century, solar power was promoted and employed in a number of different ways including in the space race and through installations of solar panels at the White House. This century also saw breakthroughs such as the first solar power contact with the electricity grid and improvements in the efficiency of solar cells. Across the world, we saw the establishment of associations and institutions including the National Renewable Energy Lab in the US, while in Australia, scientists continually set solar power efficiency world records.
Solar Power In The Present Day
The year 2000 saw the invention of a new solar electric system inverter which would revolutionize the industry and see sales of domestic solar power use rise exponentially. The current inverter used on solar power installations uses this same method developed in 2000, which converts Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC) to be able to connect directly to homes and businesses.
In the early 2000's, California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger supported a project called the Solar Roofs Initiative which aimed to install 1 million solar panel installations by 2017. Following in his footsteps, the later President of the US Barack Obama proceeded to add to the previous instalments of solar panels at the White House, continuing to promote the use of solar power. Other world leaders followed suit including the Vatican, who in 2007, announced that they would begin installing solar panels onto various buildings.
Additionally, large corporations like Google also instigated similar projects and around the world solar panel technology reached an all-time high with world records being broken for efficiency and the price per watt decreasing rapidly.
Thanks to huge advancements from Chinese manufacturers, the construction of solar parks around the world has been growing at an incredible speed. And, in recent years we have also seen new industrial printers capable of producing paper-thin solar cells which have decreased the price of solar production even further.
The Future Of Solar Power is Bright
Discoveries from the University of California and the Australian National University as recent as 2016, allowing the use of nano-materials to potentially generate solar energy using thermo-photovoltaic cells only, could potentially eliminate the need for sunlight, allowing solar energy to rely on heat alone. With exciting developments like this and more in the pipeline, who can say where we will be with solar power in 10 or 20 years? Whatever will happen, remains to be seen but one thing is for certain, now is the moment for solar power to shine.


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The Children's Trust offer both residential and community-based rehabilitation services for children and young people with a brain injury.
The Children's Trust is the UK's leading charity for children with brain injury and hopes that all children with brain injury and neurodisability have the opportunity to live the best life possible. The charity delivers rehabilitation, education and community services through skilled teams who work with children and young people, and their families. The charity invests in research too and has established a Brain Injury Hub, which is the UK's only online resource and forum for parents of children with acquired brain injury.


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Senior Meal: Burlington
February 13 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, repeating until July 3, 2020
Weekdays at 12 pm at the Burlington Recreation Champlain Senior Center, 20 Allen St, Burlington, VT 05401
A suggested meal donation of $4.00.
For more information: https://enjoyburlington.com/place/champlain-senior-center/