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By Nguyen Hang
For the last two days, an unusual phrase has become a buzzword in the capital city: "Filling Thành Công Lake."
It has to be said right away that this phrase carries literal meaning, because it stems from an actual proposal made by an investor to the capital city administration.
The investor has asked city authorities for permission to fill up one hectare of the 6ha Thành Công Lake to build an apartment complex, ostensibly for resettlement.
In exchange, after constructing the building, the investor would dig up a hectare nearby to make a man-made lake.
The proposal provoked immediate scorn and outrage, with many members of the public and experts expressing their opinions in no uncertain manner.
Bùi Khánh Linh, 33, a civil servant, was caustic: "This is hilarious. When other countries try to go green by creating more green spaces…, we do the opposite," she said.
She cited Germany's Frankfurt as an example of a green city. Of the total city area, 52 per cent comprises open spaces and water. The city-state Singapore is the greenest city in Asia, according to the Green City Index. Almost 30 per cent of its urban areas are covered by greenery, most of them man-made green spaces, Linh said.
"But Hà Nội seems to be doing the opposite," she said.
On local media websites, reader and experts gave vent to their anger.
Đào Ngọc Nghiêm, Vice President of the Việt Nam Urban Planning and Development Association, wrote in an article carried by the Tiền Phong (Vanguard) online newspaper: "The proposal is inappropriate, it does not belong to the city's master plan."
Phạm Sỹ Liêm, Vice Chairman of the Việt Nam Construction General Association, was more critical. "The investor knows nothing about the importance of lakes in the city," he fumed.
Lakes help protect the city from floods, recharge groundwater supplies, and reduce air temperatures, he said.
Furthermore, the Thành Công Lake was not just valuable for residents living around it, the city cannot allow another water surface area in exchange, and filling up a part of the lake would not be a feasible plan, he added.
"Although it is only a proposal by an investor, the city administration has to firmly reject it," said Phạm Thanh Tùng, deputy chief of the Việt Nam Association of Architects.
Residents in the vicinity of the lake have already been suffering a "breathless" atmosphere after a lot of high-storey buildings mushroomed there in recent years. "And now this proposal," he said.
The city administration should carefully think about what would happen if the proposal was green lighted, "the cost we would have to pay," he added.
Been there, done that
Data from the Centre for Environment and Community Research reckons that 17 lakes in the city have been filled since 2010.
The centre also says the water surface area in the city' inner districts has gone down to just 1,165ha now compared to 2,100 ha in 1995.
Haphazard urbanization has led to the filling up of lakes to get land for constructing buildings, reducing the water surface area drastically, the centre says.
Last May, Hà Nội suffered the most severe flooding in a decade, triggered by torrential rains of up to 374mm. Rescue forces had to work hard to stabilise the situation.
In fact, floods have been a frequent occurrence in recent years, especially in summer. A downpour of 200mm over an hour is likely to inundate the city, the centre estimates.
Phạm Ngọc Đăng, president of the Việt Nam Civil Engineering Environment Association, said filling lakes to build high-rise buildings, leaving no space for water drainage when it rained, was one of the major reasons for increased flooding in recent years.
Despite a flood-control project worth trillions of dong being implemented, the city administration is still desperately seeking sustainable solutions to the problem, he noted.
Standing firm
In 2015, Hanoians were outraged when hundreds of old and big trees were cut down under a "crazy" project that was scrapped after residents within and outside the city launched an unprecedented protest.
Now, there is this equally crazy proposal. And the citizens have to take action so that the proposal does not see the light of the day again.
Hanoians are proud of our city of lakes and rivers, we should protect them. We cannot let anything like this happen anymore. — VNS


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Nelson Mandela International Day 2014: The Year Without Madiba
For the fifth consecutive year on the 18th of July - the day Nelson Mandela was born -the United Nations supports a call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes of our time to help others, as a way to mark Nelson Mandela International Day. This year, the world commemorates the Day for the first time without this world icon, who promoted the use of time for the good of humanity when he said 'We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right'.
It has been seven months since Madiba, one of the greatest leaders in modern history, bowed out of this world stage of despair, opportunities, challenges, hope and possibilities. But it feels like just yesterday when the world, through the eyes of the media, besieged the residence of Nelson Mandela in South Africa, to hear and see the breaking story of his passing.
As the world keeps celebrating his life, it is only appropriate, and justifiably so, that we reflect on his perspective of time to also use our time wisely for the good of humanity. Mandela devoted 67 years of his life to the service of humanity - as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa. He founded the 'rainbow nation' out of the ruins of a deeply segregated apartheid society that many considered to be on the verge of civil war at the time. Through the spirit of reconciliation, guided by peace rather than vengeance, with visions of an inclusive future rather than retrospective resentment, Nelson Mandela touched not only the hearts of his country men and women, but people from all corners of the earth.
The apartheid system in South Africa might be the most explicit example of ethnical discrimination in modern history, but structural discrimination based on ethnicity is still eminent in various forms in different parts of the world. It deprives people of their rights for equal opportunities, it denies people the right to prosper, and it can even create violence with deadly outcome. As indicated by the UN Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon, in his statement to mark the day, although 'apartheid is gone - thanks to Nelson Mandela, countless other individuals and the proud actions of the United Nations, our planet and its people still face terrible threats -- poverty, discrimination, climate change, conflict and more. Nelson Mandela Day is a call to action. Each of us can celebrate this Day by helping to address real problems in our communities. Together we can give great meaning to our celebration by paving the way for a better future.'
Hence, despite the absence of this great icon, Nelson Mandela's remarkable struggle for freedom, human rights and equality and his teachings are as much needed today as they were when he was released from prison in 1990 after 27years behind bars.
He was a true voice of the voiceless and a supporter of the suppressed. But perhaps, first and foremost, he was forgiving. He realised that when he 'walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to [his] freedom, [he] knew if [he] didn't leave [his] bitterness and hatred behind, [he did] still be in prison.'
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C. S. Lewis wrote "I was at this time living, like so many Atheists or Antitheists, in a whirl of contradictions. I maintained that God did not exist. I was also very angry with God for not existing. I was equally angry with Him for creating a world."
Some atheists have maintained that this shows that Lewis was never a real atheist. However, recent social science suggests that atheists really do get angry with God.
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6 Best Self-Care Tips – from our co-founder, wellness expert, Kristy Cimesa
In today's world of stress, pollution, commuting and life pressures, it has never been more important to try and factor self-care into our routines. You may have seen the popularity of the hashtags #selfcaresaturday or #selfcaresunday on social media, and for good reason, with 8.2million tags for #selfcare on Instagram alone, it's great to focus on our self-care in order to preserve our energy & wellbeing.
Kristy Cimesa, our co-founder at Botanico Vida, knows a thing or two about self-care. Educated at The Australian College of Natural Medicine with a degree in Applied Science in Acupuncture, she worked for Space NK as their Spa Development Manager and previously founded skincare brand Elemental Herbology. Kristy continued her passion in pursuit of developing a clinically proven skincare formula, using 100% natural ingredients. The result, Omega Oil, our hero skin oil, for use on baby bumps, babies, scars, wrinkles and dry skin… You can scroll down to hear more about Omega Oil from Kristy a little later.
Here, we share her secret top 6 tips to feel self-nourished by introducing the right self-care rituals into your weekly routine:
1. Start the day with the best breakfast
Overnight, your body is resting and considered to be 'fasting'. It's recommended that the average adult gets 8 hours of sleep per night, a long time to go without food. By eating a balanced, nutritious breakfast first thing in the morning, you are fuelling your body to provide energy for the day and this also controls mood & improves concentration too. Of course, it's important that we don't grab those high-sugar, low-nutrition options out of convenience. According to Kristy, "by having a go-to, quick and healthy option, you can whip up a perfectly balanced breakfast in minutes". Her favourite is a yoghurt, seed and fruit pot. She takes 3 heaped spoons of yoghurt; either a dairy free option such as coconut yoghurt or an organic natural yoghurt, then she adds sliced seasonal organic fruit and her nutritious seed mix. "I love to add a mix of chia, linseed, sunflower and pumpkin seeds for their amazing Omega-rich content. Always buy raw, organic seeds wherever you can, as their nutritional content has not been disturbed by roasting them. This breakfast sets me up for the whole morning and is my secret weapon for energy and glowing skin from within".
2. Invest in regular deep tissue massages
Kristy is an expert when it comes to choosing the right massage and she has a great tip: "I find the best therapists are usually those that have trained in sports massage along with acupressure or shiatsu and often found in more local neighbourhood healing centres than hotel spas which are normally performed by beauty therapists rather than body therapists". Her first choice is Tanya from Project Me http://www.project-me.co.uk/therapies-crouch-end/ who "combines a wonderful mix of deep tissue and sports massage with gentle aromatherapy". Kristy recommends booking a massage on a monthly basis to reap the benefits of regular attention to tense areas of the body. It also allows for total relaxation to know that your phone is switched off, no one can disturb you and you're not exposed to the temptation of checking your emails, social media or voicemails. A recent survey conducted by Common Sense Media, which included nearly 1,800 adults, found that adults spend an average of nine hours and 22 minutes every day in front of various screens—including smartphones, tablets, computers and televisions. Those are scary figures and by booking those regular massages, you are ensuring time to yourself and a welcome break from screen-time.
3. Run a warm bath infused with Neroli and Rose oils to rebalance body and mind
This might sound like an obvious one, so as one of the easiest and most accessible self-care tips, Kristy recommends taking a bath "at least twice per week to relax, unwind and rebalance". Her secret tip is "to create your own mix of essential oils and add 5-10 drops in your bath water for total rejuvenation". Kristy mixes her own blend of Neroli and Rose oil. "I love mixing essential oils and making my own bath soaks – it's the most satisfying ritual and you know exactly what is being soaked into your skin".
Neroli essential oil comes from the Seville orange tree, is spicier and greener than the sweet orange blossom scent and is produced by steam distillation.
Common benefits of neroli include:
· Improving low mood and soothing nerves
· Repairing and rejuvenating the skin at a cellular level due to its antioxidant levels
· Improving acneic skin due to its antimicrobial elements to combat bacteria
· Reducing inflammation
· Boosting circulation in the body
Rose oil is another powerhouse essential oil for the skin. Containing a complex array of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, rose essential oil has:
· Excellent emollient properties for moisturising dry skin
· Anti-inflammatory properties that help treat redness and inflammation
· It can also help refine skin texture, controlling skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis.
This wonderful blend of neroli and rose allows for complete relaxation when you take long, deep breaths whilst soaking in the bath. Kristy recommends "taking a long inhale through the nose for a count of 4 and then slowly exhaling for a count of 8 out of the mouth at least 5 times to allow oxygen to flow into your body and encourage full relaxation through the body".
4. Apply Omega Oil to damp skin to keep skin soft and supple
Kristy's top tip for using our hero product, Omega Oil is "to use it immediately after bathing or showering on damp skin to allow for even better absorption into the skin". This is because water has two benefits when applying oils to the skin: firstly it helps the oil to penetrate the skin and secondly the oil will lock the water into the skin, helping to increase hydration of the upper levels of the skin. She recommends "always keeping your bottle of Omega Oil in the bathroom so that you can easily apply it on moist skin" and she adds that "we specifically designed the bottle to have a spray pump so that it's easy to apply evenly with no mess or excess product on your hands when applying it." Kristy says that "because the unique formulation of Omega Oil is brimming with antioxidants, essential amino acids and nourishing vitamins, including some of the Earth's richest sources of Omegas 3, 6 and 9, it is an incredibly moisturising formula that allows our bodies to build and renew our skin. Everything in Omega Oil is completely natural, and every company we work with adheres to standards of sustainability and ethical production, so not only does your skin feel amazing after using Omega Oil, you know that you are choosing a cruelty-free, vegan, fair trade and sustainable product too".
Omega Oil was clinically tested in a rigorous 12-week trial and was proven to:
· Improve skin elasticity by 45%
· 1/3 of users reported their skin elasticity improved by 100% in 12 weeks
· On average, the skin's moisture levels increased by 19% after only 2 weeks of use
· During the 12 week trial, 96% of users reported that their skin felt softer and smoother
· 92% of users said that they would recommend Omega Oil to a friend
"We are incredibly proud of our clinical trial results as it demonstrates how unique Omega Oil truly is; to be 100% natural, yet clinically-proven to deliver incredible skin care results" says Kristy.
5. Read a favourite book, wherever your quiet place is
"Taking time out, away from technology is vital for our wellbeing" says Kristy. Her top tip is to "find a quiet space, a comfy chair and dedicate time to reading within your busy week – it will encourage a slower pace and is a wonderful compliment to your self-care routine". In our busy world, the simple pleasure of reading a book can feel like a total break from the day-to-day pressures we face. Reading provides mental stimulation, reduces stress, improves memory, develops stronger analytical skills, expands our vocabulary and provides improved focus, concentration and writing skills. In fact, book sales are booming. 2017 was a record-breaking year for publishers as global sales of books passed the £5.7bn mark. It's also very interesting that the younger generation are proving that physical books are popular. New figures reveal that e-book sales are falling while sales of paper books are growing – and the shift is being driven by younger generations.
Kristy is currently reading The Forty Rules Of Love by Elif Shafik. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/306346/the-forty-rules-of-love-by-elif-shafak/9780143118527/readers-guide/
Kristy adds that she "heard Elif speak at an event last year and finally got round to reading one of her books after being so inspired by her talk. Her books are incredibly beautiful reflections on life".
6. Practice Hot Yoga to detox, purify and uplift
Kristy's final self-care tip is to dedicate time in your week for physical movement. "We all spend far too long working at desks or scrolling on our phones whilst on the go, so some well deserved time for exercise is essential within our self-care routines" says Kristy. She prioritises her Hot Yoga class saying "it feels wonderful to book a class and know that you have carved out time for yourself to move, breathe and remove toxins from the skin". Benefits of yoga include: increased flexibility, increased muscle strength and tone, improved respiration and improved cardio and circulatory health through increased blood flow. Similarly, yoga has been proven to improve your mood and mental health and is often now prescribed to help with mental health concerns including depression and anxiety. Kristy particularly enjoys Hot Yoga and one of her favourite studios is 3 Tribes in Crouch End https://www.3tribes.co.uk/
We hope you enjoy these tips and we wish you all a relaxing and rejuvenating self-care routine!
For more information about the story of Omega Oil visit http://www.botanicovida.com/bioactive-sacha-inchi/


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ROANOKE, Va. — He was a fired television reporter with a history of conflicts at work and rage apparently stoked by racial grievances. And when he sought revenge on Wednesday, gunning down two former colleagues, he used the tools of social media to ensure that his crime was broadcast live, recorded from multiple angles and posted online.
Vester Lee Flanagan II, 41, identified by the authorities as the gunman, waited until Alison Parker and Adam Ward, young journalists at WDBJ in Roanoke, were on air, then killed them while recording on his own video camera. Mr. Flanagan shot himself in the head hours later, the authorities said, but as the chase for him was on, he wrote about the shooting on Twitter, uploaded his video to Facebook and sent a manifesto to ABC News that spoke admiringly of mass killers and said that as a black, gay man he had faced discrimination and sexual harassment.
The shooting and the horrifying images it produced marked a new chapter in the intersection of video, violence and social media.
The day began with the most mundane of early-morning interviews. Ms. Parker and Mr. Ward were working on a story for WDBJ about the 50th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake, a reservoir tucked among farms and rolling mountains that is popular with anglers, kayakers and sunbathers. They stood on a balcony of Bridgewater Plaza, a shopping and office complex on the lakeshore, talking with Vicki Gardner, executive director of the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Around 6:45 a.m., the shooting began.
The station's own disturbing video shows Ms. Parker screaming and stumbling backward as the shots ring out and a set of jumbled images as the camera falls to the floor. Eight shots can be heard before the broadcast cut back to the stunned anchor at the station, Kimberly McBroom.
Shortly afterward, Mr. Flanagan wrote on Twitter, "I filmed the shooting see Facebook," and a shocking 56-second video recording, which appeared to be taken by a body camera worn by the gunman, was posted to his Facebook page. It showed him waiting until the journalists were on air before raising a handgun and firing at point-blank range, ensuring that it would be seen, live or recorded, by thousands.
Both social media accounts used the name he was known by on television, Bryce Williams, and both were shut down within hours of the shooting.
Ms. Parker, 24, a reporter, and Mr. Ward, 27, a cameraman, both white, were pronounced dead at the scene. Ms. Gardner was wounded and underwent emergency surgery, but was expected to survive. Mr. Flanagan shot and killed himself hours later after being cornered by the police on a highway about 200 miles away.
If the killings shocked the nation, they had particular resonance in this rural area where local reporters are recognized personalities. Ms. Parker and Mr. Ward were known as hardworking, cheerful people who had grown up here and were romantically involved with other members of their station's staff. At a midday news conference, Bill Overton Jr., the Franklin County sheriff, said Ms. Parker and Mr. Ward had interviewed him about three weeks ago, and he was watching live on Wednesday when they were killed.
"It has really stopped me in my tracks," he said. "Like many viewers, I was watching this morning's broadcast and couldn't understand, really, what was happening myself at that time."
Almost two hours after the shootings, a 23-page missive faxed to ABC News headquarters in New York, apparently from Mr. Flanagan, pointed to the June 17 shooting in Charleston, S.C., in which a white supremacist is accused of killing nine black people in a Bible study group. ABC reported that a man claiming to be Bryce Williams had contacted the network several times in recent weeks, saying he had a story for them. He never said what it was.
"Why did I do it?" Mr. Flanagan said in the rambling fax message, which The New York Times obtained from a law enforcement official. "I was already on the edge. The church shooting was a tipping point. The victims' initials are written on the bullets."
He echoed the words of the accused Charleston gunman, Dylann Roof, and spoke of a race war. He also said Jehovah had told him to act. He spoke admiringly of the Columbine High School killers and the gunman who carried out the Virginia Tech massacre that left 32 people dead. At one point, he called his document a "Suicide Note for Friends and Family."
The fax, which also contained allegations that he was repeatedly harassed, bullied and discriminated against for being black and gay, was turned over to law enforcement officials. On Twitter, he made similar charges of racism and harassment, adding that he had filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency. A spokeswoman for the agency, Kimberly Smith-Brown, said federal law prohibited her from confirming whether the agency had received a complaint.
"This gentleman was disturbed at the way things had turned out at some point in his life," Sheriff Overton said at the news conference. "Things were spiraling out of control."
Accounts from former colleagues, competitors and court records indicate that Mr. Flanagan, who had graduated from San Francisco State University and worked in several markets around the South, was a skilled broadcaster, but also volatile, combative, threatening and prone to seeing himself as persecuted.
A video compilation of Mr. Flanagan's reporting, of the kind reporters often make to show prospective employers, begins, chillingly, with him holding a gun. But at WDBJ, he typically did human-interest stories: a town with seven churches within a three-block area; firefighters handing out free smoke detectors; Huntfest, an annual hunting-products event at the Roanoke Civic Center; a local man turning 100.
He worked there for less than a year before he was fired in 2013. He later sued the station, claiming discrimination, but the case was dismissed after a judge found the controversy had been settled. Speaking on the air Wednesday, Jeffrey A. Marks, president and general manager of the station, confirmed that Mr. Flanagan had filed a complaint against the station, but said it was dismissed as baseless.
The station investigated the alleged racist comments, and "none of them could be corroborated by anyone," he said. "We think they were fabricated."
"He was sort of looking out for people to say things that he could take offense to," Mr. Marks said. "Eventually, after many incidents of his anger coming to the fore, we dismissed him. He did not take that well, and we had to call the police to escort him from the building."
Mr. Flanagan seemed to have particular animus toward Ms. Parker and Mr. Ward. "Alison made racist comments," he wrote on Twitter just after the shooting, an apparent reference to Ms. Parker. Two minutes later, apparently referring to Mr. Ward, he wrote, "Adam went to hr on me after working with me one time!!!"
Court filings in a civil lawsuit Mr. Flanagan brought against the station documented his many confrontations. In a May 31, 2012, memo, Dan Dennison, a WDBJ executive, wrote that Mr. Flanagan had, on three occasions, "behaved in a manner that has resulted in one or more of your co-workers feeling threatened or uncomfortable."
In another memo two months later, Mr. Dennison ordered Mr. Flanagan to seek help through the company's employee assistance program, and stated that he engaged "in behaviors that constitute creation of a hostile work environment."
In a 2000 lawsuit, Mr. Flanagan also claimed to have been subjected to racial slurs at another station where he had worked, WTWC in Tallahassee, Fla., where he was also let go. In a court filing, the station cited among other reasons, "misbehavior with regards to co-workers," and the case was settled on undisclosed terms.
"He was a good on-air performer, pretty good reporter, and then things started getting a little strange with him," Don Shafer, who worked with Mr. Flanagan at WTWC, said in a broadcast on the station where he now works in San Diego. He said that Mr. Flanagan's contract had been terminated, in part, because of bizarre behavior and threats to other employees.
"He turned around and sued us," Mr. Shafer said. "He wanted to sue us for something else, he ended up suing us for racial discrimination."
Adam Henning, the news director at WAFF, a television station in Huntsville, Ala., said Mr. Flanagan sought a job there in 2011, but was rejected after Mr. Henning contacted a half-dozen references. They told him that Mr. Flanagan "was exceedingly difficult to work with," he said, and had once gotten into "a physical altercation" at a company Christmas party.
After the shootings on Wednesday, Mr. Flanagan left the scene in a rented car; his own car was parked at the Roanoke airport, Sheriff Overton said. Officials said the police pursued him going north on Interstate 81, but did not attempt to catch him, knowing that he was armed; it is not clear whether they lost track of him. After he turned east on Interstate 66, heading toward Washington, a state trooper spotted the car using a license plate reader, and after being joined by other units, the troopers turned on their lights and tried to pull him over, around 11:30 a.m.
"He refused to stop and sped away," said Sgt. Rick Garletts of the State Police. A minute or two later, "the vehicle ran off the road and into the median."
Mr. Flanagan was found with a gunshot wound to the head and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead two hours later.
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Three minority ethnic communities in Cameroon have petitioned President Paul Biya to ensure they are properly represented in state institutions.
The Mbororo, Montagnard and the Pygmy communities, specifically, say they want representation in the country's nascent senate, whose members will be voted early next month.
Mr Sarli Sardou Nana, the founder and coordinator of Laimaru, a national network of organisations advocating the rights of minority and indigenous communities in Cameroon, says political parties fielding contestants for the April 14 vote had not kept a promise they made last year to include minorities in their tickets.
"It is disappointing that so far that has not happened. The Mbororo, Pygmy and Montagnard communities are not represented in the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM), SDF or any other party list," Mr Nana said.
He added that people from the communities, who wanted to run for senate seats, were unjustly shoved aside by the political parties.
"The state and mainstream society are responsible," he said.
Mr Nana said the memorandum, including four reports, sent to the presidency, was based on consultations with over 1,000 members of the minority and indigenous communities.
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This follows a national workshop on the participation of minorities and indigenous peoples in elections and decision-making held in the capital Yaoundé last year.
Ahead of the senate poll, ruling CPDM leader and President Biya said respect for the ideals of unity and national integration were among conditions to be fulfilled by all before they run for the upper house of assembly.
The Mbororo are a semi-nomadic cattle-rearing community, a sub-ethnic group of the world's largest nomadic group, the Fulani, who are spread across West, Central and North Africa. They have complained of discrimination since arriving in Cameroon in the early 1900s.
About 1.5 million Mbororo live isolated in small, remote communities and often clash with neighbouring majority groups, who they say deride them as illegal immigrants or land-grabbing invaders.
The Montagnard are another isolated and relatively impoverished group, living on the highlands of northern Cameroon. Also known as the Kirdi, the Montagnard of Cameroon consist of some 15 closely related, yet distinct groups.
They are also found in southeast Nigeria and southwest Chad. Their way of life and alleged governmental neglect has kept them mostly away from the Cameroonian political sphere.
The pygmies are also a marginal group, who live mostly in recluse in the forest zones of the East and South Regions of Cameroon
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How well do you manage your time? Or are you like many of us and say "There's just not enough time in the day"? Perhaps you even find yourself working late hours to meet your deadlines or maybe you even feel too busy that you miss meals and sleep. These are all classic signs that you may not be managing your time effectively.
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Tyrone Keith DUGGINS v. COMMONWEALTH of Virginia.
A jury found Tyrone Keith Duggins guilty of two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. See Code § 18.2–195. On appeal, Duggins claims his convictions should be overturned because the trial court—in a prior proceeding—erroneously allowed the Commonwealth to nolle prosequi indictments alleging identical charges. Because these charges should not have been dismissed without prejudice in the prior proceeding, Duggins reasons, the new indictments alleging the same charges in the later proceeding should have been dismissed with prejudice. We disagree and affirm.
In September 2009, a grand jury indicted Duggins alleging two counts of credit card fraud. Shortly before trial, the prosecutor requested a continuance. He explained a cooperating witness with relevant documents had agreed to appear at trial and was willing to accept a subpoena served by telefax. The prosecutor said he telefaxed the subpoena, but the witness later claimed she never received it and stated she would not appear at trial or produce the documents absent a properly served subpoena duces tecum. The trial court denied the continuance motion.
Because of the witness's last-minute retraction, the prosecutor moved the court to nolle prosequi the charges and release Duggins from the process of the court. Finding good cause to do so, the trial court agreed and dismissed the charges without prejudice.2 The final order stated: "All proceedings in this case were terminated and the Defendant was released and discharged of record in this case." Amended Final Order, No. FE–2009–I387 (Jan. 28, 2010).3
When Duggins appealed the dismissal of his charges to this Court, we declined to hear the appeal because Code § 17.1–406(A) permits appellate jurisdiction over "any final conviction" in a circuit court but not over a final order terminating a prosecution and releasing the defendant. See Order, No. 0275–10–4 (Va.App.Ct. June 16, 2010); accord Harris v. Commonwealth, 258 Va. 576, 583 n. 4, 520 S.E.2d 825, 829 n. 4 (1999).
In January 2010, a different grand jury indicted Duggins alleging two counts of credit card fraud based upon the same factual circumstances. Prior to trial, Duggins moved to dismiss the charges with prejudice. Supporting his motion with copies of the 2009 indictments and a hearing transcript from the prior proceeding, Duggins claimed the trial court (in the earlier proceeding) should have denied the prosecutor's request for a nolle prosequi on the same grounds that it denied the motion for a continuance. Because the prior court found no good cause to grant a continuance, Duggins contended, it necessarily follows the court improperly found good cause for the nolle prosequi.
The trial court presiding over the January 2010 indictments denied Duggins's motion to dismiss. The case proceeded to trial, and a jury found Duggins guilty on both counts charged in the 2010 indictments. On appeal, Duggins contends the trial court should have dismissed with prejudice the January 2010 indictments prior to trial. Having failed to do so, Duggins argues, the trial court lacked the authority to enter a final conviction order confirming the jury verdict.
A. History of the Nolle Prosequi
A concept dating from the late 1600s, nolle prosequi means "unwilling to prosecute" in Latin. Under English common law, the public prosecutor could generally "enter a nolle prosequi in his discretion" without obtaining the trial court's permission. Advisory Committee Notes to Fed.R.Crim.P. 48(a); see generally 4 Wayne R. LaFave, Criminal Procedure § 13.3(c), at 159 n. 36 (3d ed.2007). Some common law jurists, however, including Lord Chief Justice Mansfield, reserved the power to overrule a nolle prosequi when wielded as a weapon of "mischief or oppression" against an accused. King v. Webb, 1 Black. Rep's 460, 461, 96 Eng. Rep. 265, 266 (K.B.1764) (cited in 2 William Hawkins, Treatise of the Pleas of the Crown 355 n. 1 (1824) ("the court will see that no mischief or oppression ensues")).
Following Lord Mansfield's approach, Virginia jurists as early as 1803 likewise conditioned the nolle prosequi power upon receiving "the consent" of the trial court. Anonymous, 3 Va. (1 Va. Cas.) 139, 139 (1803). In 1979, the General Assembly codified this tradition in Code § 19.2–265.3. See 1979 Va. Acts ch. 641. Under this statute, a trial court has the discretion to refuse a nolle prosequi if the prosecutor fails to show "good cause." Id. Consistent with the common law background of Code § 19.2–265.3, Virginia trial courts properly refuse a nolle prosequi when the circumstances "manifest a vindictive intent," Battle v. Commonwealth, 12 Va.App. 624, 630, 406 S.E.2d 195, 198 (1991), resulting in "oppressive and unfair trial tactics" or other prosecutorial misconduct, Harris, 258 Va. at 584, 520 S.E.2d at 829. Absent such mischief, however, courts defer to the public prosecutor given his constitutionally recognized prerogatives:
The Executive remains the absolute judge of whether a prosecution should be initiated and the first and presumptively the best judge of whether a pending prosecution should be terminated. The exercise of its discretion with respect to the termination of pending prosecutions should not be judicially disturbed unless clearly contrary to manifest public interest. In this way, the essential function of each branch is synchronized to achieve a balance that serves both practical and constitutional values.
LaFave, supra § 13.3(c), at 162–63 (quoting, as the "leading case" on the subject, United States v. Cowan, 524 F.2d 504, 513 (5th Cir.1975)).4
Such deference remains due even in cases where the prosecution seeks a nolle prosequi because of an "oversight" in its pretrial preparations, Battle, 12 Va.App. at 630, 406 S.E.2d at 198, or "a lack of adequate foresight and preparation on the part of the Commonwealth's Attorney," Harris, 258 Va. at 584, 520 S.E.2d at 829–30. In such circumstances, the interests of justice favor a trial with both sides—prosecution and defense—adequately prepared to address the merits of the case.5
B. Effect on Subsequent Prosecution
A nolle prosequi "discharges the accused from liability on the indictment to which the nolle prosequi is entered." Miller v. Commonwealth, 217 Va. 929, 935, 234 S.E.2d 269, 273 (1977); see also Lindsay v. Commonwealth, 4 Va. (2 Va. Cas.) 345, 347 (1823) (stating a nolle prosequi causes "a consequent discharge from custody by the Court"). But it does not constitute "an acquittal or discharge from further prosecution." Lindsay, 4 Va. (2 Va. Cas.) at 347; see also Commonwealth v. Garrett, 276 Va. 590, 606, 667 S.E.2d 739, 748 (2008) ("nolle prosequi generally does not act as an acquittal"). "For the prosecution to proceed thereafter for the same offense, a new indictment is required." Miller, 217 Va. at 935, 234 S.E.2d at 273. This "new indictment is a new charge, distinct from the original charge or indictment." Harris, 258 Va. at 585, 520 S.E.2d at 830 (emphasis added).
Under limited circumstances, a nolle prosequi could implicate a bar to subsequent prosecution. For example, the constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy might be triggered if a nolle prosequi is granted after jeopardy attaches. See Rosser v. Commonwealth, 159 Va. 1028, 1032, 167 S.E. 257, 258 (1933). In addition, a nolle prosequi could contribute toward a prejudicial delay in violation of a defendant's constitutional speedy trial protections extended by the Sixth Amendment. See generally Harris, 258 Va. at 585–86, 520 S.E.2d at 830–31. Finally, when a nolle prosequi is used as an unconstitutional weapon of prosecutorial misconduct, subsequent "enhanced charges" could be dismissed as a remedy for the constitutional violation. See Battle, 12 Va.App. at 631–32, 406 S.E.2d at 199.6
What we have never said—and, as far as we know, no court has ever said—is that a reprosecution following a nolle prosequi should be barred merely because the trial judge in the later proceeding disagrees with the trial judge's finding of good cause in the earlier proceeding. Several reasons explain why. To begin with, the earlier nolle prosequi decision was made in an entirely different proceeding. It cannot be revisited after the initial proceeding becomes final and incapable of reconsideration under Rule 1:1. All the more, it cannot be collaterally attacked in a subsequent proceeding.
Equally importantly, the trial court in the subsequent proceeding can impose no effective remedy as to the earlier terminated prosecution even if the earlier nolle prosequi was arguably entered in error. Had the alleged mistake not occurred—that is, had the defendant not been discharged from the then-pending charge and returned to his liberty—he would have proceeded to a criminal trial. The court cannot dismiss with prejudice an indictment in the subsequent proceeding merely because the same charge (asserted earlier in a different indictment by a different grand jury) had been dismissed without prejudice in the earlier proceeding. Such an exaggerated remedy would be disproportionate to the alleged error. See United States v. Goodson, 204 F.3d 508, 514 (4th Cir .2000) (observing that dismissing an indictment with prejudice should not impermissibly allow the trial court's "interest in the orderly administration of justice to override the interests of victims and the public interest in the enforcement of the criminal law").7
C. Denying Continuance and Granting Nolle Prosequi
Duggins contends these principles, even if generally applicable, do not apply to him because the trial court in his prior proceeding approved the prosecutor's nolle prosequi only after disapproving his request for a continuance. Because the same grounds were asserted for both requests, Duggins reasons, the lack of good cause for the continuance necessarily disproves any good cause existed for the nolle prosequi.
For the reasons we have already discussed, the presence or absence of good cause in the earlier proceeding cannot be collaterally reviewed by the trial court in a subsequent proceeding. It changes nothing that, in the earlier proceeding, an unsuccessful continuance motion preceded the motion for nolle prosequi. The Virginia Supreme Court faced the same argument in Harris, where the defendant "asserted that because the trial court had denied the Commonwealth's motion for a continuance, there was no good cause for sustaining the motion for nolle prosequi as well." Harris, 258 Va. at 581, 520 S.E.2d at 828. Harris rejected the argument because the attempt to link the two concepts was flawed. Id. at 581–82, 520 S.E.2d at 828.
Whether or not to continue a case involves a "different calculus" than the one governing the decision to grant or deny a nolle prosequi motion. Id. at 583, 520 S.E.2d at 829. A nolle prosequi serves merely "to discontinue the prosecution relative to the charges." Cook v. Commonwealth, 268 Va. 111, 114, 597 S.E.2d 84, 86 (2004). The consequences of discontinuing a case are quite different from continuing it. "Once the [nolle prosequi ] motion is granted, the defendant is released from custody or the terms of his bond and is at liberty." Harris, 258 Va. at 585, 520 S.E.2d at 830. "While this may provide the Commonwealth with an opportunity to gather more evidence, it does not amount to an 'unlimited continuance' because the defendant no longer suffers the consequences of being under indictment." Id. Consequently, a trial court in its discretion could find reasons insufficient for continuing a case to nonetheless be sufficient for discontinuing it. We thus reject Duggins's assertion that longstanding principles authorizing reprosecution do not apply to him because, in his earlier proceeding, an unsuccessful continuance motion preceded the nolle prosequi motion.
In this case, a jury found Duggins guilty of two counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. The jury's verdict cannot be overturned on the allegation, even if true, that the trial court in the prior proceeding mistakenly believed the Commonwealth had good cause to nolle prosequi indictments alleging identical charges.
2. Although the trial judge did not specifically articulate her reasons for granting the nolle prosequi, "we presume the court followed the governing legal principles," Pilati v. Pilati, 59 Va.App. 176, 181, 717 S.E.2d 807, 809 (2011), and found the necessary good cause for granting the motion. See White v. White, 56 Va.App. 214, 217, 692 S.E.2d 289, 290–91 (2010) ("In Virginia, 'we presume [trial] judges know the law and correctly apply it.' " (quoting de Haan v. de Haan, 54 Va.App. 428, 445, 680 S.E.2d 297, 306 (2009))).
3. Judge Jane M. Roush entered the orders denying the continuance and granting the nolle prosequi.
4. For similar reasons, a Virginia trial court has no authority to sua sponte enter a nolle prosequi order dismissing a criminal charge. Judicial Inquiry & Review Comm'n v. Peatross, 269 Va. 428, 448, 611 S.E.2d 392, 403 (2005).
5. Dicta in a footnote in Battle suggesting otherwise, 12 Va.App. at 631 n. 2, 406 S.E.2d at 199 n. 2, as well as similar reasoning in later dissenting opinions, Arnold v. Commonwealth, 18 Va.App. 218, 227, 443 S.E.2d 183, 188 (Benton, J., dissenting), rejected on reh'g en banc, 19 Va.App. 143, 450 S.E.2d 161 (1994) (adopting panel majority opinion), have been superseded by the Virginia Supreme Court's decision in Harris.
6. Despite finding prosecutorial misconduct, Battle did not bar the reprosecution of the original charge. Battle, 12 Va.App. at 631–32, 406 S.E.2d at 199 ("The Commonwealth, if it be so advised, may seek to re-try Battle for possession of cocaine since neither the order granting the nolle prosequi nor the verdict below acquitted Battle of that charge.").
7. See also United States v. Derrick, 163 F.3d 799, 807 (4th Cir.1998) ("The dismissal of an indictment altogether clearly thwarts the public's interest in the enforcement of its criminal laws in an even more profound and lasting way than the requirement of a retrial"); United States v. Hattrup, 763 F.2d 376, 377–78 (9th Cir.1985) (holding prosecution's failure to subpoena a critical witness who had initially agreed to testify voluntarily did not warrant the "harsh remedy of dismissal with prejudice"); State v.. Bolen, 13 P.3d 1270, 1274 (Kan.2000) ("Dismissal of charges [with prejudice] oftentimes punishes the public rather than the prosecutor and creates a windfall for the defendant."); People v. Murray, 713 N.E.2d 814, 816 (Ill.Ct.App.1999) (noting the "lack of diligence on the part of prosecutors should not automatically result in the defendant going free").
D. ARTHUR KELSEY, Judge.


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The University of Buckingham is: o Home of the 2-year degree – less cost and more focus o Top for Teaching Quality (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide) o Consistently ranked in the top 5 in England for Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey) o Small group teaching focused – excellent student:staff ratio Biomedical science focuses on how cells, organs and metabolic systems function in the human body. Through this understanding of health and disease processes, new treatments and therapies can be created or developed, which makes it a very dynamic and exciting field of study. The 3 year BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences (with integrated Foundation) is a combination of our Biomedical Foundation followed by our 2 year BSc. It is designed for students who prefer to complete our 2 year BSc but requires additional modules to meet entry criteria for this accelerated degree course. It is taught on the Crewe campus (subject to contract) awarding graduates of this course a BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Sciences degree. This course has the same entry requirements as a Biomedical Foundation and the same advantages and progression opportunities of our 2 year BSc. This course is usually most suited to international students and therefore we have included an optional English & Academic Skills module taught in the first semester. This course is part of the Medipathways® suite of courses, specifically designed for students interested in progressing on to medical or dental school as well as other healthcare sciences and professions.
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|This article is about a/an monster in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.
- "It's the ultimate Youkai, me, Nekomata!"
- ―Youkai Nekomata's first words upon his creation.[src]
- "It was the Youkai's fault...!"
- ―Nekomata's final words before his supposed death.[src]
- "Forget dying twice, some Youkai die four times...!"
- ―Nekomata's final words before his initial defeat.[src]
- "And the cat came back the very next day!"
- ―Nekomata when enlarged.[src]
- "Even when I'm gone, the Youkai will always exist!"
- ―Youkai Nekomata's final words before his death.[src]
Yokai Nekomata (妖怪ネコマタ Yōkai Nekomata) is a Yokai that appeared in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger. His introductory credit also calls him "Fox-Tailed Cat Nekomata."
Yokai Nekomata was created from a watch by a corrupted Sealing Shuriken. Nekomata first create a minor mischief by reversing a delivery van before Kyuemon Izayoi requested him to get Yoshitaka Igasaki's End Shuriken. As he face the Ninningers (minus AkaNinger) and their teachers Ninja Red and HurricaneRed. As he about to go to the past, Takaharu arrives and leapt into the same portal he went.
In 2005, Nekomata incapacitated every available ninja to get the Shuriken until NinjaRed and HurricaneRed face him. AkaNinger arrives to aid them and tried to hold Nekomata off but instead getting himself seemingly killed before retreating to the present with the Shuriken. After handed the Shuriken to a Hitokarage, AkaNinger kicks him, revealing that he had survived and that his "death" was only a clone that take his place. Together, the Ninningers and their teachers fought Nekomata and Takaharu destroys him with the Unified Universal School Sword Teqnique: Gale Slash, receiving his Sealing Shuriken in the end. The Shuriken of the End he retrieved as well was revealed to be NinjaRed's precious shuriken, having mixed them up with Yoshitaka's. Shinobi 7: Spring Ninja Festival!
Nekomata however revives himself again even without his Sealing Shuriken. He caused several mayhems and the Ninningers finished him until he revived again. In his second destruction, Takaharu brought his watch's remain and accidentally left it in the Igasaki Ninjutsu dojo, which caused the awakened Nekomata to endanger Fuuka's friends. Nekomata leapt 10 years into the past again while bringing Fuuka's schoolmates along, forcing her and Takaharu to tail him into the past as well. With help of young Fuuka, Nekomata was tricked into revealing himself as AkaNinger and ShiroNinger fight him and they were brought back to the present. The other Ninningers regroup as ShiroNinger destroys his clock, after getting him to inadvertently tell them his weakness, and along with AkaNinger finished him.
He was however enlarged by Kyuemon, where the Ninningers summoned their Otomo Nin into the fight before killing Nekomata for real with Shurikenjin Paon's Paon Boomerang. Shinobi 8: The Nekomata Who Leapt Through Time!
Nekomata was followed by a little brother, Yokai Mataneko, who lacked his ability to travel through time. He attempted to get revenge against the Ninningers but was ultimately foiled and destroyed by them. Shinobi 26: It's Summer! Last Ninja Race Intermediate Announcement!
Through Yakumo Katou's magic, Tsumuji Igasaki was temporarily disguised as "Yokai Meganekomata", introducing himself as Nekomata's cousin's underclassman's second cousin to the Kibaoni Army Corps whom he infiltrated. Shinobi 42: OtomoNin Wars! Nekomata Strikes Back
Video Game appearances
Super Sentai Battle Base
Yokai Nekomata is among the vast pantheon of villains which appear in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Yokai Nekomata is loyal to Kyuemon despite his failures. He also has a huge pride as a Yokai, trying to prove himself the greatest. He also has a habit of saying "Gera gera gera gera", further noted to his motif as a cat, since certain tales stated Nekomata to be the ghosts of died cats. Even if he fails, at the very least, he comes up with multifaceted plans, such as reviving himself and brought some power of fear to Kyuemon when he is incapable of bringing the End Shuriken.
- Infection object: Watch
- Favourite things: 7:30 am
- Favourite place: Igasaki Ninjutsu Dojo
- Attack power: 3/5
- Mysterious trick: 4/5
- Reverse: 5/5
Powers and abilities
- Time Manipulation (時間 Jikan Makimodoshi): Nekomata can manipulate the time of a target's movements either by rewinding or fast forward.
- Self-Time Reversal (セルフタイムリバーサル Serufutaimuribāsaru): Even if Nekomata was destroyed and his Sealing Shuriken retrieved, however, his essence which dominated the watch he infected would rewind the time of his destruction and countlessly revives him. Since his revived state lacks the Sealing Shuriken, he is undetectable from being scanned by the Ninningers' Gamagama-ju.
- Claws (爪 Tsume): Nekomata possess claws on his hands which durable enough to slash his opponents. These claws were shaped like a buckle tongue of a watch.
- Time Door (時の扉 Toki no tobira): Nekomata can travel itself through time by creating a portal. During this, the date on his clock-like chest lights up to reveal his destination.
- Paw-print Bomber (肉球ボンバー Nikukyū Bonbā): Nekomata can fire a charged energy blast, as well as a stronger version, the Super Paw-print Bomber (超肉球ボンバー Chō Nikukyū Bonbā) and the Super Super Paw-print Bomber (超超肉球ボンバー Chō Chō Nikukyū Bonbā).
- Eyebeams (ビーム Umegara Bīmu): Nekomata can fire a small beam from his eyes.
- Elastic tail (輪ゴム尻尾 Wagomu Shippo): Nekomata's tail can be elongated to grab an object or his target.
The revived Nekomata's ability can be removed if his clock-like feature on his chest is destroyed.
Behind the Scenes
Yokai Nekomata's suit actor is Hiroyuki Muraoka.
- "Nekomata" in Japan is originally and traditionally written in "猫また", with the kanji "neko" (猫) means cat and hiragana word "mata" (また) literally has no meaning. Later on, the hiragana was given the form of "Mata" (又), which means "in addition", referring to the fact that nekomata gain an additional tail if it transformed from a regular house cat when it reached a certain age.
- Nekomata is a reference to Yo-Kai Watch due to the watch on his chest as well as the Nekomata motif being shared with the franchise's mascot, Jibanyan
- Tomokazu Seki is the voice actor of Whisper, another prominent yokai in the Yo-Kai Watch anime. Nekomata even uttered "Whis...", which Whisper always made when ending his sentences.
- Nekomata's quote may had been driven from the show's songs, with among them, "Gerageragera Pon" being tribute to "Geragerapō no Uta", the show's first opening song. Similarly, the dancing steps for the Ninningers' ending theme, Nan ja Mon ja! Ninja Matsuri! ending were created by Lucky Ikeda, better known for the steps of the immensely popular anime Yokai Watch's first ending theme "Yokai Exercise No. 1".
- The time on Nekomata's clock chest, Sunday 7:30 am, was the time for Super Sentai Series airing slot until October of 2017, when it moved to a 9:30 AM timeslot.
- Yokai Nekomata shares several tributes to Volt Roidmude from Kamen Rider Drive. As shown, they were monsters empowered by important items to them (Sealing Shurikens and Roidmude Core) but unlike their kind, they were able to "revive" and operate on their own even without said items, due to their essence inhabiting something else. Although it seemed that they died and failed in their objectives, at the very least they come up with multifaceted plans.
- Sometime before the Yokai Nekomata's birth, the Ninningers had once fought Clock Shadow, a clock-themed Shadow Monster in order to assist their predecessors in their fights. Here, Clock Shadow was mistaken by AkaNinger for a Yokai, ironically foreshadowing Nekomata.
- Nekomata reappears in a Ninninger stage show, where he is once again defeated by the three Ninja Super Sentais.
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger
See Also
- Cat O'Clock - Power Rangers counterpart in Ninja Steel. See comparison page.


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Used By: Spy
Classification: Disposable, Party Favor
Uses: The Spytastic Superglue is used to get out of (and into) sticky situations. One drop will bond one item to another permanently. Consuming Spytastic Superglue gives the Idiot debuff.
Obtaining: There is no confirmed way to obtain Spytastic Superglue. Spies start the game with 10 uses as a party favor.
Countermeasures: The only official way to free oneself of this glue is to apply GenCola. However, it has been proven that one may unlock the two combined surfaces from each other with a key1. Whether a specific form of key is needed or if any key will do is unknown.
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Mini Mountains & Strings! July 8 � 11, 2020
Every year parents ask if we hold music camps for younger
children. For the last four summers we have experimented
with our first ever Mini Mountains & Strings and it has ben a great success!
The students and families who came had an enjoyable musical experience, so we
plan to continue this program. Mini Mountains & Strings will be held July 8 - 11. Check-in will be
held in the late afternoon on Wednesday and will conclude after the concert on
We invite children up through 13 years of age who play a string
instrument and would like to be instructed, inspired, and nurtured towards
awesomeness to attend Mini Mountains & Strings. Participants will be accompanied by at least
one parent or legal guardian and can also bring their siblings to cheer them on
and enjoy the park. All those who
attend, whether they are participants or family members, will stay three nights
in the Harriman State Park Dormitory and enjoy meals in the adjacent dining
hall. The retreat will start Wednesday,
late afternoon, and conclude Saturday after the afternoon performance.
During the retreat, these young students will participate in
chamber groups, and a chamber orchestra. They will also attend music classes and be
involved in other musical activities. In
addition to the classes for these budding virtuosos, the parents will also have
the opportunity to attend a workshop on the parental guidance of young
musicians. Students and their parents
will also be able to observe string teachers and professionals rehearse and
There will also be free time for families to experience the
beautiful park together or go on excursions in or around Island Park or
Yellowstone. Some family activities may include a hike, a bike ride, a horse
ride, fly fishing, or a tour of the Railroad Ranch at Harriman. Individual
families will be responsible to plan and execute their own fun during the
retreat. Families will receive detailed
itineraries of the music related activities so they can easily plan their
family activities.
Room and
$108.00 per person/bed -This is the total cost for three nights and nine meals.
Tuition for actual participants: (musicians 13 and under):
$325.00 for 1st participant in given family.
$300.00 for additional participants in the immediate family.
Applicants should submit an application and a recording of
two contrasting excerpts from their solo repertoire. The recording can be a video or an audio-only
recording, and can be submitted through email, Facebook, YouTube, or any type
of digital platform. Application
materials should be submitted by May 15.
Because of the nature of the facilities, the very limited enrollment
will be based on the ability of the applicants.
We hope to have as many dedicated and talented youngsters as we can
accommodate, and we may limit the number of accompanying family members to
accommodate more actual participants.
*All meals will be provided from Wednesday dinner through
Saturday lunch in the Dining Hall located next to the dormitory. Most dormitory
rooms include one set of bunk beds with mattresses only. Families with more
than two can request multiple rooms adjacent to each other. You will need to
bring your own bedding which could include sheets and blankets or a sleeping
bag. There are also men's and women's bathrooms with toilets and shower stalls.
Towels and toiletries will not be provided. The dorm does have outlets, and
WIFI internet is available in the park for a fee although it is pretty much the worst WIFI ever.


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Needham go sixth with good win at Hitchin
PUBLISHED: 14:59 30 December 2018 | UPDATED: 15:00 30 December 2018
Evo-Stik Central Premier
Hitchin Town 1
Needham Market 2
After the defeat in the Boxing Day derby to Leiston, the Marketmen bounced back to take all three points at Hitchin's Top Field with a goal in each half, writes Paul Munn.
Although the hosts did pull one back late on, through Lewis Ferrell, a first half strike by Gareth Heath and one from Joseph Marsden in the second was enough to seal the victory.
The Marketmen took the lead on 31 minutes through a good move that saw Adam Mills finding James Baker, who in turn slid the ball across to Heath to apply the finishing touch.
They had an opportunity to increase their lead when a half cleared free-kick fell to Joseph Marsden but he put his effort wide. The match, in all truth, did became a bit untidy after that and it was Needham's single goal that divided the teams at the break.
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The hosts started the second half in the similar fashion to the first and within a minute of the restart they thought they had good case for a penalty, when Ezra Forde went down in the box after a challenge, but it was waved away.
The Marketmen, as they did in the first half, got themselves back into the game, and just over the hour mark attacked down the left and forced a corner.
It was swung in by Callum Sturgess and wasn't dealt with at all well by the home defence, allowing it to fall to Joseph Marsden who applied the finishing touch to double Needham's lead from close range.
With the match deep into injury time Hitchin won a corner, which was swung into the box and this time it was the Marketmen's defence who didn't deal with it very well, allowing it to fall to Lewis Ferrell on the far post, who tucked it away from six yards.
This lead to a few nervous seconds for the Marketmen but they saw the game out to go sixth in the league, level on points with four other teams.
And with other teams only two or three points behind Needham a good battle for play-off places looks assured in the coming weeks.
- Elsewhere, Lowestoft Town grabbed a valuable point in a 0-0 draw at St Ives Town.


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?Right-To-Ride? Legislation - Nov 26 2007Add Your Comments
American Horse Council
From 2006:
Many who enjoy recreational riding on public lands are concerned about the reduction of trails, trail heads and the closure of public lands to horses and pack animals. Access to areas to ride is one of the most important issues facing riders. To prevent further closures, recreational riders are working closely with their federal, state and local land managers and also looking for federal legislative solutions.
House Legislation
Representative George Radanovich (R-CA) reintroduced his ?Right-to-Ride? bill (H.R. 586) in the House of Representatives in the first session of this Congress. The bill is intended to preserve the use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on public lands, wilderness areas, national monuments, and other areas that are administered by the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, or the Forest Service where there is a historical tradition of such use.
Specifically the legislation mandates that the lands should be managed by the federal agencies "to preserve and facilitate the continued use and access of pack and saddle stock animals on such lands, including wilderness areas, national monuments, and other specifically designated areas, where there is a historical tradition of such use."
In addition, the legislation requires that "as a general rule, all trails, routes, and areas used by pack and saddle stock shall remain open and accessible for such use."
The House bill was referred to both the House Resources Committee and the House Agriculture Committee.
Senate Legislation
On April 14, 2005 Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced a companion ?Right-to-Ride? bill (S. 781) in the Senate. It is the same as the House bill.
The Senate bill has been referred to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Congressional Action
On May 16, the House of Representatives passed Congressman George Radanovich?s ?Right-to-Ride? bill (H.R. 586).
During the House debate, Congressman Radanovich stated that ?perhaps no other activity is more synonymous with the exploration of our vast open lands than that of the use of pack and saddle stock.? In response to the argument that this bill singles out pack and saddle use and affords it greater consideration than other forms of recreation or commercial use, Mr. Radanovich argued that ?pack and saddle use has played a far greater historic role on our public lands, particularly in our western states, than simply recreation. What may be perceived by some today as recreation was once a vital part of everyday living throughout our Nation?s history.?
The bill was sent to the Senate and referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, the Committee that has jurisdiction over the Senate bill.
AHC Position
The AHC supports this legislation and asks all recreational riders to contact their Senators encouraging them to act on it in the Senate.
Bill Status:
Introduced to the House February 2 2005
Passed House May 16 2006
May 17 2006: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
This bill never became law. This bill was proposed in a previous session of Congress. Sessions of Congress last two years, and at the end of each session all proposed bills and resolutions that haven't passed are cleared from the books.
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