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Former Conservative prime minister Margaret Thatcher's death will sadden some who knew her, but as a public figure her policies brought misery to many, and laid the foundation for some of the most damaging policies of the present UK government.
A damaging inheritance
Nicknamed the Iron Lady, she ran the country from 1979 to 1990. Despite being the first woman in this role, respect for diversity was not her strong point.
For instance she introduced the notoriously Section 28, repealed by a later Labour government. This left many local authorities unsure whether they could combat discrimination against lesbians and gays in schools and other public services. In contrast, current Prime Minister David Cameron supports equal marriage.
In other ways, however, she made some of the current leadership's more harmful policies possible, enabling them to go even further in targeting the most poor and vulnerable. Nor did she do so alone: favourable winds allowed her to pilot the ship of state in her chosen direction.
It is noteworthy that more conciliatory Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and Labour party have only patchily opposed 'Thatcherite' policies. It could be said that, on the positive side, she helped to bring sometimes hidden class interests and antagonisms into the open. However the impact was harsh.
She was a strong believer in 'free markets' (though in reality major corporations get considerable help from supportive governments), at home and abroad. This did not always mean freedom for ordinary people.
So she protested against repression of citizens of the Soviet bloc yet backed brutal dictators such as General Pinochet, whom she later thanked for "bringing democracy to Chile" by overthrowing the elected government in a bloody coup. She passed laws to weaken trade unions and unleashed police violence on striking miners.
The current government too criticises some dictatorial regimes while supporting and sometimes helping to arm others, depending on whose economic and political interests they promote. At home there are plans for more secret court hearings and increased surveillance, and talk of repealing the Human Rights Act. Legal aid has been withdrawn for various types of cases, leaving many more people vulnerable to arbitrary and unjust decisions by the state.
Thatcher encouraged the shift to 'casino capitalism', in which expanding opportunities for a largely unregulated finance sector took priority over the manufacture and sale of tangible products. The 'Big Bang' of the deregulation of the City of London in 1986 helped to pave the way for the economic crisis from 2008 onwards.
Despite the harm done, this government has been publicly critical of rich bankers but largely resisted vigorous measures to bring the finance sector under control, perhaps not surprising since Conservative Party funds largely come from the finance sector and those who work in it. (The Labour party leadership has also tended to indulge the City in office.)
Unemployment soared in the early years of the Thatcher era, though had gone down somewhat towards the end, and whole towns and villages were devastated as large numbers lost their livelihoods. There was much bitterness afterwards among those reduced to living on meagre benefits or taking low-paid and insecure jobs.
Cameron has gone one better. Sizeable numbers have lost their jobs or failed to find work because of disastrous economic mismanagement (and worse may be to come if refusal to regulate results in further crashes). Many people are angry – but at the jobless rather than the government! Sick and disabled people have also been subjected to abusive practices which would have been politically unacceptable in Thatcher's day. However there are signs that this may be changing.
Privatisation of public services was also a feature of the Thatcher era. Despite expensive failures, this is now going further than she would have dared, for instance by opening up core functions of the National Health Service to enable private healthcare firms to profit.
She also ensured that large numbers of council homes were sold off and not replaced, resulting in a serious shortage of social housing. More families were forced to pay very high rents to private landlords, which also meant that, when the country was in recession, the housing benefit bill soared.
The present government is set to take this further with measures such as the 'bedroom tax', which is likely to drive out many tenants living in not-for-profit housing. Housing associations are being allowed to set rents for 'affordable' housing which are 80 per cent of market rents in the area - more than many full-time workers' entire net wages.
Over the years, in a more atomised society in which the value of solidarity has been downplayed and dreams of a more just future have faded, injustices which would previously have been politically unacceptable can now be put into practice. But there are risks.
Whips and scorpions
1 Kings and 2 Chronicles in the Hebrew Bible tell of a new king, Rehoboam, coming to power after the death of his father, whose reign the people had found oppressive. A deputation urges him, "Your father made our yoke heavy. Now therefore lighten the hard service of your father and his heavy yoke that he placed on us, and we will serve you." He agrees to consider this and asks them to return in three days.
He asks for the views of an older generation at the court who had advised his father, and they answer, "If you will be a servant to this people today and serve them, and speak good words to them when you answer them, then they will be your servants for ever."
However he takes the advice of a younger generation who have grown up alongside him: to tell the people, "My little finger is thicker than my father's loins. Now, whereas my father laid on you a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke. My father disciplined you with whips, but I will discipline you with scorpions."
By doing so he sparks a rebellion. The popularity of the ruling dynasty associated with the much-loved king David is over. In the words of 1 Kings 12, when the nation:
saw that the king would not listen to them, the people answered the king,
"What share do we have in David?
We have no inheritance in the son of Jesse.
To your tents, O Israel!
Look now to your own house, O David."
The current UK government may have persuaded large sections of the public to believe that there is no practical alternative to its policies and that anger at economic and social problems should be turned against people receiving benefits, migrants, the European Union or some other target. But, as increasing numbers find their standard of living and freedoms eroded, such attempts to displace blame are becoming less credible.
In Thatcher's era, the 'poll tax' triggered huge protests. It is not certain at what point large numbers of people will feel they have no share in the UK that this government, and the section of the ruling elite it serves, are seeking to create. But, sooner or later, the day will come. Cruelly unjust regimes, however mighty they may seem, are built on sand.
© Savitri Hensman is an established Christian commentator on religion, theology, welfare and politics. She is an Ekklesia associate and works professionally in the care and equalities sector.

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Bring all veggies to a boil and drain. Add them to the Pad Thai sauce at a very low heat.Bring water to a boil and add the rice noodles. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes and drain noodles. Last add the noodles to the veggies and sauce, add some smashed peanuts as topping, mix well and ready to rock.
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The years festive Season Raffle will be held in the Clansman on Sunday 17th January ( tomorrow) at 5pm. Please make sure that you have returned the ticket stubs and money before the draw. The prize list is attached, if anyone else has more prizes do donate then please let one of the committee know.
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If you have any involvement with real estate on the West Coast you have probably watched the real estate market taking a sharp turn upward since 2012, especially if you happen to be watching the Seattle market. For the entire Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) territory, which mostly serves western Washington, sale prices have increased over 10% since last February, while Spokane Association of Realtors reports a price increase of 12% within the greater Spokane region. Also, according to data compiled by NWMLS, Seattle Zip codes showed an over 14% gain in prices within the last year.
Opinions seem to be varied about a coming bubble. One side of the fence thinks that prices will continue to increase, while the other thinks a bubble could burst sooner than later. The rapid rate at which prices are increasing is reminiscent for some of what was happening before the "great recession" that started in 2007 and lasted through 2011. The competition for home buyers and investors is just as stiff as it was prior to the recession and it's a sellers' market, average market time for properties in Washington State is less than 20 days and inventory is down over 15%.
What's driving the market?
Could it be that the hot market is what's driving the hot market? Perhaps that's part of the reason, but there are also other contributing factors. Many people looking to purchase waited out the great recession, this could have caused a pent-up demand for housing. Interest rates were historically low toward the end of the recession and people started to buy, this hasn't stopped even with interest rates gradually increasing over the last several years, rates are still historically low. When people look at the cost differentiator between renting and buying, buying makes a lot of sense, plus you get the potential benefit of price appreciate on real estate you own. Another factor, which is more social/psychological and less monetary based, that our society and government still put a heavy emphasis on home ownership communicating that owing a home is part of the "American Dream", thus for many Americans their home is their biggest asset.
We also think that fear is potentially driving the market. Some people have the thought that if they don't buy now they'll never be able to afford to purchase a home. Just think, if you had purchased a property at retail value in Seattle 2 years ago you would have paid, on average, $500,000 and now that same property would be worth $665,000. Now think if you had done a standard FHA loan on that $500,000, your down payment would have been $15,000, closing costs maybe another $15,000, and you would have made a 550% return on your $30,000 investment. Of course, the previous sentence doesn't consider your mortgage payments, property taxes, HOA dues, or property maintenance.
We should also address that the job market is seeing historically low unemployment, wages are improving, the economy is growing and got a shot in the arm with tax cuts for corporations, the stock market is at unprecedented levels, cryptocurrency is interesting, and generally all markets are more optimistic.
How we should be cautious?
A rising tide lifts all ships. What we mean by that is it's far easier to be aggressive, make mistakes, and still make money in the markets when everyone seems to be doing well. Meanwhile, no one can predict the markets with 100% accuracy, heck we'd settle with 50%.
Slow and steady wins the race. There is a time to be aggressive, and that's usually the time that everyone else is being conservative and trying to pick up the pieces. From 2005-2007 we watched many people buy real estate and hope that the prices would continue to rise, some came out winners and some lost everything. These people weren't focused on getting a great deal, they made the mistake of just trying to get a deal. However, getting a deal isn't the point, getting a great deal where you know you're walking in as a winner pretty much regardless of what happens in the market, that's the key to winning the race over the long term.
Homeowners vs. Investors. Homeowners can afford to be aggressive, as they usually hold their properties for a lengthy period, this insulates them from market changes to some extent. Homeowners also are usually securing financing at low market rates, which allows for some increase in their buying power. Investors (renters and flippers) should generally strive to be more conservative in their approach. If an investor is buying real estate for a long-term hold, they can be more aggressive than the fix and flip investor but should still seek some upside margin in case a need to sell arises. Fix and flip investors and smaller builders should be the most conservative as market changes can affect their projects, profits, and liquidity almost immediately.
Ok, about the bubble.
Yes, there is a bubble that is growing. No, we can't give you an exact timeframe, but we want you to be cautious and successful both now and when the bubble bursts. The best way you can successfully traverse through the aftermath of the bubble burst is by being disciplined and patient in your approach to investing. There are a lot of people that make money in a good market, but the successful, longevity investors will also make money during the downturns.
The single best piece of advice we can give is this, "play the game for the long haul, and don't be afraid to take it slow."


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In this game, you drive a vehicle in a futuristic and dangerous challenge... Gravity works in every direction, you can drive on walls or ceiling. Drive at full speed and avoid obstacles. It's a 3D Game where you must reach the longest distance possible before being caught by lasers. You must avoid barriers that are trying to stop you.
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I have officially made my geek-ness public, visually. Mock me as you will.
Technorati Tags: Elvis, Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Video
I have officially made my geek-ness public, visually. Mock me as you will.
Technorati Tags: Elvis, Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Video
Yes, I'm late (in Blog-time) on this… but I got a great laugh out of this. So ZooTV.
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A recent interview with Hilary Rosen, formerly of the RIAA and now with XM, is hardly enlightening. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that DRM, and the million versions of it, aren't interoperable with each other, players, devices, or human beings. The recording industry failed to listen to the music fans (their customers) from the start of the DMR (Digital Music Revolution). They (music co's) insisted on pissing off the majority of people with shotty DRM CDs and downloads, spawned an entire industry (legitimate or not) determined to 'rip, mix, burn' regardless of the law. How was 'rip, mix, burn' any different than 'swap, queue, record'? Aside from the technicalities, and speed… NOTHING. I have fond memories of creating mix tapes for myself and friends, and I'm sure many others do too. Casette tapes didn't destroy the music industry. The war should be against the counterfeiters, not the consumer.
For the record, I'm an advocate of a format that plays in every digital music device… so far that's limited to MP3. Yes, I know it's not the BEST quality, but atleast I don't have to transcode everything each time I want to use Windows Media Center, my Ipod, my SliMP3/Squeezebox, various computers, etc.
I'd love for someone to provide a better solution… so here are my Requirements for a standards solution:
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What Debts are erased if I go Bankrupt?
The basic answer is that when it involves Filing For Bankruptcy most debts are wiped, and I have also included a table below for you to look at.
But, put simply some of the exceptions are Centrelink Debts, Child Support, Court fines (like speeding fines) alongside any debts arising from uninsured Motor-vehicle claims and educational debts like HECS or FEE-HELP. These debts are not cleared away when you file for bankruptcy.
What about Secured Debts?
A secured debt is a vehicle loan or a home loan; it is a debt that has some definite security attached to it. So for instance if you buy a new car for $40,000 dollars the security for this car is the actual car itself.
So, can my secured debts be erased if I file for bankruptcy?
Yes. If you have a car loan for $40,000 you can have that debt eliminated if you simply hand back the car. So the lesson is that you cannot have your cake and eat it too (so to speak), so yes all of your secured debts could be wiped but the asset needs to be sold or returned. This is just one part that, when it comes to Filing For Bankruptcy, it is vital to get professional guidance – like that provided at Bankruptcy Experts Coffs Harbour.
What about my Tax Debts with the ATO can they be eliminated If I go bankrupt?
Yes they can, both business and personal debts owing to the ATO can be eliminated with bankruptcy. If you have a business with any form of debts receive some advice because it is not always so simple. Feel free to call us here over at Bankruptcy Experts Coffs Harbour if you have any questions on 1300 795 575. Or feel free to head to our website: www.bankruptcyexpertsCoffsHarbour.com.au
What about my business or Company debts?
In some cases when it comes to Filing For Bankruptcy we can aid you with your business debts, call us about this first. Remember bankruptcy applies to an individual not companies, trusts or businesses. Typically you may have to liquidate a company to deal with the debt this way. When it comes to Filing For Bankruptcy, it can be a complicated area, so remember there are implications for a business owner such as insolvent trading. At Bankruptcy Experts Coffs Harbour we specialise in business and personal debts so call us here at Bankruptcy Experts Coffs Harbour if you have any questions about Filing For Bankruptcy on 1300 795 575. Or feel free to visit our website: www.bankruptcyexpertsCoffsHarbour.com.au


text: An army sergeant was found dead in his car last week in Anchorage from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. 25-year-old Sgt. Brent Steven Barnett-Lamothe was stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and originally from Highland, California. He returned from a deployment to Afghanistan last month. His next of kin have been notified. The army has reported over 210 suspected suicides this year, one of the highest rates ever.


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CLM History
In the early 1970's, a number of child welfare provider agencies who were members of the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) came together to form a voluntary statewide network in Massachusetts: The MA Child Welfare League of America Executives Group. During the more than 30 years since then, the organization has evolved in its structure and strategic purpose. Agencies joined because of opportunities to network with others involved in the field of child welfare, to share information, and to jointly advocate for public policies – many of the same reasons why organizations are members today.
In 1988, the League developed a dues structure and hired its first staff person. In 1995, the MA Child Welfare League of America Executives Group was incorporated as the Children's League of Massachusetts. It was established as a 501c (4) organization, allowing it to undertake unlimited advocacy efforts. Its membership was its board, and included both private and public agencies. Although membership in CWLA was urged, it was no longer a requirement for belonging to the Children's League of Massachusetts.
In 2002, the League undertook a strategic plan that resulted in the expansion of its membership to include family, consumer and faith-based organizations with compatible missions. Four years later, in an effort to increase efficacy, the board began adding staff to the organization, first with a part-time Executive Assistant, and a short time later, a consultant to staff the Policy/Advocacy Committee and our Legislative Committee. By 2011, the board agreed that staffing capacity was at the forefront of their advocacy goals, especially in the face of lingering economic difficulties for families and children, and expanded the staff to include an Associate Director.
In 2015 CLM celebrated its 20th birthday, and celebrated with increased membership. By 2016, the membership initiative had successfully added over 30 members in a 3-year period.
At the end of 2017, CLM took on a leadership change, hiring Tammy Mello, former Executive Director of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. Mello soon reorganized the staff structure at CLM to include an Operations Manager, a Director of Public Policy, and a Communications and Policy Support Specialist.
The Children's League of Massachusetts was incorporated in 1996. Prior to that, the organization was called the MA Child Welfare League of America's Executive Group.
|2019 – Present
|Anne Sampaio, LICSW, Director
Child and Family Services, Inc.
|2017 – 2019
|Matthew Stone, Executive Director
Youth Villages
|2015 – 2016
|Carla Saccone, President & CEO
Children's Friend and Family Services
|2013 – 2014
|Maria Z. Mossaides, Executive Director
Cambridge Family and Children's Service
|2012 – 2013
|Eric Masi, Executive Director
Wayside Youth & Family Support Network
|2010 – 2012
|Tim Callahan, Executive Director
Brandon School & Residential Treatment Center
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|Sue Todd, President & CEO
Pathways for Children
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|Marylou Sudders, President & CEO
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|Steve McCafferty, Executive Director
The Children's Study Home
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|Dave Manzo, President & CEO
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|Susan Wayne, President
Justice Resource Institute
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|Betsy Loughran, President & CEO
Center for Human Development
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|William Lyttle, President
Key Program, Inc.
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|Joe Leavey, Executive Director
Communities for People
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|John R. Jackson, Executive Director
New Bedford Child & Family Services
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|Gerald L. Malouin, President
Providence Children's Center
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|James L. Bell, Executive Director
Springfield Day Nursery
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|Clifford W. Falby, Executive Director
New England Home for Little Wanderers
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|Richard J. Bond, Executive Director
Boston Children's Service Association
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|Peter E. Reinhold, Executive Director
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|John E. McManus, Executive Director
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Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya looks set to sit out yet another grand prix, as his legal troubles in his native India continue.
The Force India boss and co-owner was not in Australia and Bahrain, as Indian authorities pursue him over huge debts following the collapse of his airline Kingfisher.
Britain's Telegraph newspaper claims the 60-year-old left India on March 2 and, at least initially, was staying at a mansion in southern England that he bought from Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony for $16 million last year.
But according to the local Hindustan Times, the Indian government's enforcement directorate, charged with fighting economic crime, is pressing ahead with having Mallya's diplomatic passport revoked.
The newspaper reported that Mallya has ignored three summons to appear before the body.
"A passport is a valid document to stay in a foreign country and with its revocation, he will not be able to stay wherever he is," a source said.
And a spokesman for the Indian directorate confirmed: "It appears he is deliberately trying to avoid coming back. Once his passport is revoked, the country he is staying in should deport him."


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Highlights / General details
Turkey's capital is a beautiful city, but it pays to know where to look. Join this Istanbul tour to be shown the unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots that make Istanbul so captivating.
Discover the secret haunts of locals in Sultanahmet and explore the back streets and hidden gems.
Visit the architecturally fascinating Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, famous for its large quantities of Iznik tiles.
Wander into a hidden han and observe workmen at their craft.
Explore the Suleymaniye Mosque with a local and gain insight into Islam.
Be stunned by stellar views of Istanbul and hear tales of both Byzantine and Ottoman drama and intrigue.
Explore the labyrinth that is the Grand Bazaar.
Local English-speaking guide; Tour of Sultanahmet; Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque; The Grand Bazaar and Book Bazaar; Tea at local tea house in Süleymaniye; Visit to the Süleymaniye Mosque complex.
Extra drinks; Additional food; Tips or gratuities for your local guide.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily, excluding Sunday; Start time at 8:30am.
Approximately 4 hours.
Meeting point: The German Fountain — the octagonal, domed fountain at the entrance to the Hippodrome, Sultanahmet, Istanbul. Use the Sultanahmet tram stop as your reference.
Finish point: Sultanahmet. Your local guide can provide instructions on how to get back to your hotel or you are free to continue your own personal exploration.
Get the most out of Istanbul in the company of an expert local guide. As we tour Istanbul, your guide will point out places to get the best local snacks and coffee, as well as show you the main points of interest along the way.
You'll start this Istanbul walking tour by exploring Istanbul's ancient Hippodrome. Following this, we'll make our way to Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Mosque, which is considered to be somewhat of an architectural marvel, due to the steep slope of the ground beneath it. The mosque is also famed for its stunning collection of Iznik tiles. Following this, we'll make our way to Divanyolu, a historical thoroughfare originally mapped out by Emperor Constantine in the early 300s AD.
Next on your Istanbul walking tour, we'll slip into an ancient han, located on the edge of the Grand Bazaar, for a quick look at some of the local craftsmen going about their daily work. We'll then wander through some of the backstreets of the Grand Bazaar, internationally known as the first-ever shopping mall and showcasing an incredible array of goods in its 4,000 shops (but we recommend you save your shopping for later when you have more time to explore at your leisure). We'll also stop by the book bazaar, where the first printed book in Turkey was sold in 1729.
Your Istanbul tour will then take you to the magnificent Süleymaniye Külliyesi, where you'll stop off at the original Turkish baths built as part of the mosque complex, and learn all about this ritual of times past. Your guide will give you local insight into Islam before whisking you off to try Turkish tea in a tea house that has amazing views of the city.
We'll finish this Istanbul city tour in the Spice Bazaar area, where your leader can direct you to a local 'lokanta' (small restaurant) for lunch, or give you some more great Istanbul tips for you to make the most of the rest of your stay.
Participant restrictions
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
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Please be aware that the standard of dress throughout Turkey is both conservative and modern. On this walking tour we visit a variety of Mosques. To respect this and for your own comfort we recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees for both men and women. We would also request that women have their own scarf to cover their heads which can be easily purchased in Istanbul.
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Former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley slammed Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar this week for being a "celebrity politician" who "needed to be educated."
In an op-ed for her political organization Stand For America, Haley slammed Omar as well as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders for refusing to condemn the Venezuelan socialist dictatorship.
"On the fringes of the left, celebrity politicians refuse to condemn [Venezuelan dictator Nicolas] Maduro. Worse, some have actually embraced him," Haley wrote.
Haley took on each Democrat one by one and replied to their comments about the growing crisis in Venezuela.
Ocasio-Cortez dodged when asked if Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro was a legitimate ruler.
"A simple 'no' would have sufficed," Haley wrote, referring to Ocasio-Cortez.
In an April interview, Omar blamed "a lot of the policies that we have put in place has kind of helped lead the devastation in Venezuela."
"When I saw this, I couldn't stay silent," Haley wrote, explaining why she slammed Omar's response in a viral tweet on May 1.
".@IlhanMN the avg Venezuelan adult has lost 24 lbs. Babies have no medicine. Families have to walk miles in the heat to get the only meal they may have that day. All bc of the corrupt Maduro regime. Your comments are so far from the truth. Cuba and Russia appreciate your support," Haley added in a second tweet.
"Rep. Omar needed to be educated; she needed to see what I have seen on that Colombian bridge," Haley wrote, citing a trip she took to Columbia's border with Venezuela.
Haley also took dead aim at Sanders, who continues to push socialism and refuses to condemn the Maduro regime.
"While Bernie Sanders has conceded that there are terrible things happening in Venezuela, he has repeatedly refused to label Maduro a dictator," Haley wrote.
"History has shown that communism and socialism do not work. In their extreme – in places like Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua – these dangerous ideologies result in murder, starvation and despair," she added.
But more importantly, Haley is correct to say that Omar is a "celebrity politician" who continues to get away with making outrageous comments.
Since becoming a member of Congress in January, Omar has come under fire for making several anti-Semitic and controversial remarks.
While speaking on Capitol Hill late last month, Omar slammed the United States with another round of abhorrent comments.
"This is not going to be the country of the xenophobics," Omar said at the time. "This is not going to be the country of white people."
Late last month, she was swiftly condemned for describing the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks as "some people did something."
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Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend,Common Sense,who had been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were lost long ago in bureaucratic red tape.
He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as "when to come in out of the rain", "why the early bird catches the worm", "life is not always fair" and "maybe it was my fault".
Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (do not spend more than you earn) and reliable parenting strategies (adults, not children are in charge).
His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well intentioned, but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a six year old charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teenagers suspended from school for using a mouthwash after lunch and a teacher sacked for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.
Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job they failed to do in disciplining their unruly children. He declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer Panadol, suntan lotion and sticking plaster to a student , but could not inform parents when a student became prgnant and wanted to have an abortion.
Common Sense lost the will to live as the Ten Commandments became contraband, churches became businesses and criminals received better treatment than their victims.
He took a beating when unable to defend himself against a burglar in his own home and the burglar sued for assault.
Common Sense finally gave up all the will to live when a woman failed to realise that a cup of steaming hot coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap and was promptly awarded a huge settlement for damages.
Common Sense was prededed in death by his parents Truth and Trust, his wife Discretion, his daughter Responsibility and his son Reason. He is survived by his three step brothers "I Know My Rights", "Someone Else is to Blame"and "I Am a Victim".
Not many attended his funeral because few realised that he had gone. If you remember him please pass this on. If not, join the majority and do nothing!
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VR has the capability to take us into completely new realms, and experimental artist Isaac "Cabbibo" Cohen has been creating some of the most surreal and transportive experiences that I've seen. I had a chance to try out a number of Cabbibo's Vive art experiments and then talk to him about his design intentions and process at the VR Mixer party, which ended up being one of my favorite conversations at GDC.
Cabbibo just released one of his visual experiments as a challenging physics-based game on the Vive called BLARP! for $3. Once you get the hang of the controls and basic game mechanic, then I think it's one of the most fun and meditative games that I've played because it's a totally unique experience with great sound design and something that's only possible in VR with motion-tracked controllers. Here's the trailer for <BLARP!, which is on the Steam for $3.
This article that he wrote about 10 Quick Things Cabbibo Has Learned in VR is worth checking out. And if you want to get a quick highlights of his other VR experiments, then be sure to check out Cabibbo's Twitter media uploads. Here's a few examples of his VR art experiments:
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PUBLISHED: 14:06 11 October 2017 | UPDATED: 17:31 12 October 2017
When it applied for permission to demolish the old Bernard Morgan House and build 104 luxury flats with a private cinema on the Golden Lane Estate, Taylor Wimpey argued that it couldn't afford more than a £1.5million contribution towards "affordable" housing.
That's the equivalent of nine social flats – less than a tenth of the development.
Then it turned out Taylor Wimpey had not only underestimated what the flats would be worth, but also overestimated how much the land would cost. The City of London Corporation told it to come back with £4.5m – the equivalent of 27pc – which was somehow found after all.
For cash contributions that will go towards off-site affordable housing, the City's own planning policy says this figure should be closer to 60pc.
So why did planners sign off a development with less than half that?
Because, basically, councils prioritise the desperate need for genuinely affordable housing below the expectation that developers should always expect to make a hefty profit. The tail is wagging the dog.
The questionable logic is that if these companies only expect to walk away with, say, 5pc profit – still an eye-watering amount – they simply won't bother building anything at all.
One wonders what might have happened had the cross-boundary plan for the Golden Lane Estate put the luxury block on our side of the fence: Islington recently reaffirmed its commitment to getting 50pc affordable housing out of every development it signs off.
As I said in this space back in July, if London worked together to insist on that figure across borough boundaries, it could be a powerful tool in tackling the housing crisis.
But as it is, developers need only go a few yards down the road for a better deal.
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The state government of Kedah expressed hope for the Bujang Valley sites to be developed for tourism by the federal government, bolstered by recent archaeological work in the area.
Sungai Batu and Bujang Valley need to be developed for tourism
The Rakyat Post, 31 July 2014
The Kedah state government hopes the federal government will expedite the development of Sungai Batu and Bujang Valley in Merbok as heritage-based tourism products, following evidence that the area was the earliest civilization in the region.
The archaeological finding in Sungai Batu and Bujang Valley proved the existence of the oldest civilization in Southeast Asia, which is over 1,900 years old.
The discovery made in 2010 is a premier heritage for Malaysia as many archaeologists believe that it was an older civilization compared with Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Borobodur Temple in Indonesia.
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"I'm his plus-one tonight," designer Phillip Lim told Shindigger at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens last Wednesday, shooting a finger toward The Last Magazine co-founder Tenzin Wild. It was a balmy evening, and some serious entertainment-industry star power had turned out for the final installment of "Persol Magnificent Obsessions: 30 Stories of Craftsmanship in Film." "It's actually the best," Mr. Lim continued. "You get to enjoy something."
While Girls star Zosia Mamet and Oscar nominee Anna Kendrick worked the red carpet, we elected to take asylum from the heat in the air-conditioned foyer and sip prosecco.
"Thank God for AC," giggled Mr. Lim.
More notables streamed in: Emmy Rossum in Carolina Herrera, Marisa Tomei and Hilary Rhoda in summery habiliment. Not wanting to dwell too much on fashion and too little on film, we bid Mr. Lim adieu and joined stylist Julie Ragolia and publicist Thomas Onorato for some small talk before the invitees were all called to dinner, which featured an exclusive menu inspired by the exhibit.
Shindigger plunked into a seat next to actor Marshall Bell, who was chatting with the slender Avril Graham of Harper's Bazaar. "I'm waiting for my wife," he said. (That would be three-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Milena Canonero.)
When Signora Canonero finally did arrive, she took command of the conversation.
"What is your name?" she demanded of all her unfamiliar tablemates. Everyone politely responded before breaking off into smaller discussions.
"I just flew in from Rome," Ms. Canonero informed us as the "Miracle" chopped Chinese salad, inspired by Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, arrived on our plates. She also explained that she had just wrapped her costume work in Berlin for Wes Anderson's upcoming film, The Grand Budapest Hotel, which stars Ralph Fiennes. "Although it has nothing to do with Germany or Budapest," she added.
Soon afterward, the second courses, "Hideaway" petit filet, inspired by Catch Me If You Can, and "Vegetable Painting," paying homage to Frida, arrived. Shindigger favored several sides of grilled asparagus and crispy polenta—and of course, more wine.
"I haven't eaten meat in over a month!" Ms. Canonero exclaimed after devouring her cabernet demi-glace beef. "I feel like a vampire." Slowly she turned her newly carnivorous gaze in our herbivorous direction. Before a shiver could set in, Shindigger changed the subject.
"What's been your favorite film to work on?" we asked.
"I think Clockwork Orange," she replied after a brief but dramatic pause. Ms. Canonero explained she had been working in London at the time, tackling various small-scale projects. "I was working at a cash register," she recounted. "Babysitting to earn pocket money. Studying."
That's when Stanley Kubrick asked her to design costumes for his dystopian crime film.
"I've never met someone so generous as Stanley Kubrick," she told Shindigger.
That may not be a popular opinion, but seeing how she went on to work with the director again on 1975's Barry Lyndon, we had little doubt she was speaking from the heart.
Following a few remarks from exhibit curator Michael Connor, it was time to see the show. Highlights included Theadora Van Runkle's impressive costuming work on Bonnie and Clyde and The Thomas Crown Affair (1968); legendary editor/sound designer Walter Murch's innovative work on Apocalypse Now; Julie Weiss's costume design for Frida and Twelve Monkeys; director Ang Lee's vision for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Sławomir Idziak's cinematography expertise on Three Colors: Blue; production designer Jeannine Oppewall's extraordinary precision on Catch Me If You Can; and a very popular section dedicated to director Spike Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, focusing on their puppetry and mask work in Being John Malkovich.
"I like it so far," Liev Schreiber reported to Shindigger, but then added: "I kind of expected it to be a little more extensive; I wanted a little more."
Still, the actor was having a good time. "I've just started and I'm making my way over to Walter Murch now," he said.
"Happy meandering," we cooed.
Shindigger then passed by Ms. Oppewall, who was explaining details about her work on Catch, in order to get a few words in with Ms. Mamet. "I thought it was super special!" the actress enthused about the evening. "I think this whole exhibit is really incredible. I'm such a movie geek, and all of it is really lovely."
Ms. Mamet then confessed that she had never ventured to the museum before.
"It's kind of a hidden gem," Shindigger replied.
"It really is," Ms. Mamet agreed. "We really loved the Charlie Kaufman room—especially that mask. Also the costumes, the Frida costumes. And we had a really good time with the optical toys, not gonna lie."
It was getting late, and some, like actress Emma Roberts, were ready to head home.
"Our car is picking us up around 6 a.m." she sighed, mentioning an early-morning flight to L.A. Before we made our escape, however, we sought out Ms. Weiss for a final chat—and one last glass of prosecco.
"Usually the word 'obsession' is a single word," the costume designer said. "It's something that you grow up with, and it sets you apart. But to be a part of—to feel this community—it means that it really never was a word that made you different. It just meant you hadn't found your other family yet."
And on this night, amid the creatives, Shindigger was just another brother from another mother.


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A few animated Gifs showing breakdowns of a small selection of the shots from the film Last Days on Mars that I was 3D Supervisor for here at Screen Scene, Dublin have surfaced over on www.edwardbruce.com. For any clarification feel free to get in touch with Ed on twitter @EdBruceVFX. Although as 3D supervisor all 3D shots always had to go through me, I'll only mention things I directly had a hand in (there is far more cool stuff from this to come in April BTW).
Lead VFX Supervisor Adam McInnes, Peter Hartless VFX Coordinator, Keith Mason VFX Editor. Sarah Mooney, VFX Producer, Amy James & Nicholas Murphy, VFX Coordinators and Kenneth Coyne, VFX Production Assistant.
The main 3D Team I was lucky enough to have were:
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Garloff Langenbeck
Daniel Rath
Giacomo Cavaletti
Martin Naydenski
Yanko Slavov
Glen Southern
Also lots of credit should also go to the matte painters and Comp Department run by Grainne Freeman
So without further ado here's some images all from Ed's site I cant go into too much detail about what and how things were done but I can post a word or two:
|Lighting, placement etc
|The main rover R and D Shot that everyone worked on at one time or another....
|Martins epic dust storm
|1st shot I was responsible for lighting
|lighting, placement etc by me, dust storm by Martin
|Martins epic dust storm again , (I just did a few sculpted mountains for collisions on this)
|digital doubles are mine done in 1 day each, lighting and Rover animation by John O'Connell
|Digital doubles, lighting
|Lighting, dust etc by Garloff Langenbeck
|'The Pit' one side sculpted by Myself, One side by Glen Southern, Lighting by me
|'The Pit' one side sculpted by Myself, One side by Glen Southern, final pass and lightingby me
|Lighting wheel dust by Daniel Rath, 3d tracking by Yanko Slavov
|Lighting, placement by me, matte painting by Lino Khay
|Lighting by Giacomo Cavalettie
99% of the wheel dust was done by Garloff, and most of the 3D tracking by Yanko. Rover model by Daniel Rath
Those of you heading to CAVE in Vegas in December will notice a few of the load of digital doubles I did in the above shots. At Cave I'll be outlining the next step on form the workflow I used on Last Days on Mars to create digital doubles fast and to a high quality.


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Acquisition expands Lakeland Resources' search for Athabasca Basin uranium
by Greg Klein | June 25, 2014
An additional property now gives the acquisitive Lakeland Resources TSXV:LK a portfolio of 17 uranium prospects in and around Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. Announced June 25, the 2,827-hectare Fond du Lac project straddles the northeastern Basin's margin in the vicinity of the company's Small Lake, Karen Lake and Hidden Bay properties.
With relatively shallow depth to the unconformity, Fond du Lac underwent regional airborne and geochemical surveys, ground electromagnetics, magnetic and gravity surveys and one drill hole by 1984. More recent work confirmed a conductive target and roughly coincident uranium and pathfinder element geochemical anomalies.
"Over the last 30 years there's been a lot of improvement in how you assess these properties," corporate communications manager Roger Leschuk tells ResourceClips.com. "Back in the '70s and '80s they worked to the best of their knowledge and technology of the time. Now people like Neil McCallum and Jody Dahrouge [of Dahrouge Geological Consulting] can come along and look at it in a different light. So the historic data is just a starting point."
Subject to TSXV approval, Lakeland gets the 100% interest by issuing 200,000 shares to Anthem Resources TSXV:AYN, which retains a 1.5% NSR.
"The property comes with a $50,000 work commitment by year-end, but we'll likely spend more on a program that would include a radon survey and boulder-sampling," says Leschuk. "We want to get it to the drill-ready stage."
Lakeland's 17-property portfolio totals 164,316 hectares. In April the company expanded its Lazy Edward Bay project, an act preceded by five other acquisitions two weeks earlier. Gibbon's Creek, the company's joint venture with Declan Resources TSXV:LAN, has shown surface boulders grading up to 4.28% U3O8 and some of the Basin's highest radon readings.
"We're well-financed, we have more cash than we had a year ago and we intend to continue advancing our projects and looking for good partners," Leschuk adds. "We have a busy summer ahead with more news coming."
Lakeland also announced its May 30 trading debut on the OTCQX under the symbol LRESF. "The OTCQX is a highly visible trading platform that has emerged as the world's leading, premier cross-listing venture for international issuers that wish to benefit from U.S. trading and investor demand without diluting their current shareholder base," the company stated.
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U.S. patent application 20190003781 (applicants University of Ghent, Belgium; Colruyt Group, Halle, Belgium):
"Passive thermal storage systems and methods comprising at least one thermal storage module for storing thermal energy in a predetermined temperature range, are disclosed. The thermal storage module comprises an FT unit and a Heat Storage (HS) unit at least partially filled with a first Phase Change Material (PCM). The HS unit comprises a container. The thermal storage module may be in the form of a stacked structure comprising the FT unit having a first wall with a first heat exchange surface and the HS unit having a second wall with a second heat exchange surface, the first and second heat exchange surfaces being in thermal contact with each other. The thermal storage system may be used to maintain the temperature of the payload of a temperature controlled container at a predetermined value or within a predetermined range."


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Janumet 50/1000mg for control blood glucose levels (type-2 diabetes)
Janumet- 50+1000mg is prescribed to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2-diabetes. It can be recommended alone or in combination with insulin, or sulfonylurea medicines such as gliclazide, glibenclamide, and glimepiride. This medicine is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise for improving glycemic control in type-2 patients. In addition to diet and exercise, this medicine is recommended when the use of the two main active ingredients Metformin or Sitagliptin alone does not adequately control the blood sugar. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Janumet in 2007.
What is Janumet used for?
Janumet drug is meant to help control blood glucose levels (type-2 diabetes). It's used for the patients who either have not achieved good control with metformin or sitagliptin alone or who take both of these. This medicine can be used alone or in combination with insulin, or sulfonylurea medicines such as gliclazide, glibenclamide, and glimepiride.
How does Janumet work?
All the active ingredients of Janumet work in combination to control blood sugar through multiple mechanisms. Sitagliptin phosphate is a member of a class of oral anti-hyperglycemic agents (dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors) which can improve glycemic control in the patients with type-2 diabetes by enhancing the levels of active incretin hormones. Sitagliptin can block a certain enzyme, which in turn helps increase the pancreas's production and encourage the secretion of insulin while blocking the liver's production of glucose. On the other hand, metformin makes the body's cells more sensitive to insulin and also lowers the liver's production of glucose and that your stomach/intestines absorb.
Where to buy Janumet online?
An online medicine shopping website premiumrxdrugs.com offers you Janumet-50+1000mg at a very reasonable price. You can order Janumet 50+1000 mg online and it will be delivered at your doorstep within a few days.
What does Janumet contain?
Janumet 50+1000 mg has Sitagliptin and Metformin, making it an effective combination to treat type-2 diabetes. Sitagliptin is available in the strength of 50 mg while 1000 refers to 1000 mg of metformin.
What are the side effects of Janumet?
Much like other prescription medicines, Janumet may also cause some side effects. Usually, these side effects are mild and do not render any severe impact on the health of the patient. Some probable side effects of this medicine include:
The allergic reactions of Janumet 50 1000mg may cause rash, hives, and swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and throat breathing or swallowing. Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) is another side effect that may lead to some serious consequences.
If you experience an allergic reaction, stop taking Janumet and contact your doctor right away for advice.
What medications interact with Janumet?
The administration of Sitagliptin and Metformin with a sulfonylurea or with insulin may invoke an adverse reaction of hypoglycemia. Lab tests also show some minimal interactions of Janumet with the ingredients that include Sitagliptin and Metformin hydrochloride. Such drug interactions may cause hypersensitivity reactions like anaphylaxis, cutaneous vasculitis, exfoliative skin conditions, angioedema, rash, and urticaria.
When should Janumet not be taken?
People living with a kidney or liver disease should not take Janumet. Like metformin alone, Janumet may raise the risk of lactic acidosis, a condition in which lactic acid builds up in the blood, depriving the body's tissues of oxygen. If you are highly alcoholic then you should avoid this medicine, as it is more likely to cause kidney disease and heart failure.
How should Janumet be taken?
The initial dose of Janumet pill is based on the patient's current regimen. Its dosage can be adjusted based on effectiveness and tolerability while not exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of 100mg Sitagliptin and 2000 mg Metformin extended-release. Usually, the medicine is taken once a day, preferably in the evening.
How long should Janumet be used?
Continue taking Janumet 50+1000mg for as long as your physician recommends you to.
Missed dose of Janumet?
If you miss a dose of Janumet 50+1000 mg, take it as soon as you remember. If you have forgotten until it is time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule.
How Janumet should be stored?
You can store this drug at room temperature, so your room temperature is good for the purpose.
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Three burglars who were part of a gang which brought terror to Argos stores and other shops across the Midlands were today starting long jail sentences.
Rhodi Hale, James Barrett and Jason Clarke raided stores in the city, Oldbury, Coventry and Staffordshire before escaping with bin bags full of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery, a court heard.
After their stolen getaway car was seized by police, the audacious gang broke into a compound to steal the car for a second time and carry on with their raids, Warwick Crown Court was told.
And during one break-in the gang threatened a police officer with a disccutter-style angle grinder.
Jailing them, Judge Martin Coates said they had been part of a professional team involved in "serious, well-planned and clinically executed raids."
Hale, 24, of Rogerfield Road, Erdington; Barrett, 28, of Fieldfare Croft, Castle Bromwich; and Clarke, also 28, of Pound Close, Berkswell, near Coventry, all admitted conspiracy to burgle.
Clarke, who also admitted possessing cannabis, was given years five years and three months. Hale and Barrett were jailed for five-and-a-half years.
A fourth man, Simon Bates, who acted as a 'fence' and received most of their haul, was also given five-and-a-half years.
Bates, 32, of Ventnor Road, Hodge Hill, admitted conspiracy to receive stolen property.
Ben Nicholl, prosecuting, said Hale, Barrett and Clarke were part of a gang which mainly targeted Argos stores in retail parks well away from town centres, where they concentrated primarily on stealing Elizabeth Duke jewellery, the Argos ownbrand."
Their transport was in stolen cars which had false number plates.
They mainly used angle grinders to cut through shutters and then targeted strong rooms where they scooped the jewellery into stolen plastic dustbins.
At one point police recovered a stolen Audi getaway car in Erdington and took it to a local recovery firm, only for some of the team to steal it back in an audacious raid after threatening staff with an angle grinder.
Mr Nicholl added that altogether the team had stolen property worth £200,000, the bulk of which from Argos stores, and had caused more than £10,000 damage.


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This FREE event runs from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 23. Click here for more information. To view the event poster, click here.
To register call 780-809-8604 and leave a voice message indicating how many people will be attending.


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Sacramental Preparation Materials
Materials prepared by the Catholic Diocese of Auckland for use in sacramental preparation.
E-mail: [email protected] to order.
Guidelines, suggestions and resources for the use of parish communities preparaing for parents bringing children forward to be baptised into the Body of Christ.
A booklet and accompanying USB stick containing handouts and PowerPoints.
$5.00 + Postage
Parish Tool Kit
Catechist Guide and resources
Activities & ideas for preparation of candidates
- First Reconciliation
- Confirmation
- First Eucharist
A USB containing originals and PowerPoints
$85.00 (free to copy as much as required for purchasing parish/community) + Postage
Activity Family-Whanau Books
Activities for candidates to do with their family that supplement parish preparation programmes. Includes information for families and additional ideas to consolidate learning.
$5.00 + Postage
Belonging (Confirmation and Eucharist)
$10.00 + Postage
To order books email [email protected]
Sacramental Certificates for
- Reconciliation
- Confirmation and Eucharist
- Confirmation
- Eucharist
are available from the Liturgy Centre. They were designed and printed in New Zealand.
50 cents each + Postage
Policies and Guidelines
For more information about the Policies and Guidelines concerning Baptism, First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Eucharist please contact Stephen Fraser (Rev Deacon).
Baptism : Pastoral Guidelines – The Principles
The unfolding of Christian Life begins with the reception of Baptism. This is where we enter into the death of Jesus Christ, and are united with Him in His Resurrection. The seed is then planted and must continue to grow. For those baptised as infants, it is the parents who are the first teachers of their children in the faith, and their home is the child's first and best classroom. The wider church family is charged with helping the parents in this role (for we are all baptised into the Christian community) where we share responsibility for the growth in faith of the whole family.
- The church baptises infants [1] because she is convinced that the self-giving of God towards us is for everyone, independent of their age. Because of the love God shows to all human effort, the Church cannot deny infants the gift of Baptism. Just as it does for adults, Baptism washes away Original Sin from infants and grace now comes to them. They are initiated into the Church.
- Canon Law states parents are 'obliged to see to it that their infants are baptised within the first few weeks'.[2]
- It is the task of the parents within the family to ensure the ongoing life of faith amongst their children. This education is to be supported by the wider faith in the community. This can only happen when the parents play an active and involved role in the liturgical and faith shared in the community. Parents are called to first live in the faith that they will pass on to their children. This should ensure there is a well founded hope that the child will grow up surrounded by the knowledge of the Church and practices of the faith.
- Many parents, who bring their children forward for Baptism in good faith, struggle to give shape to their life of faith, and do not bring it to expression in the gathered community. In such cases, the parish community is called upon to take responsibility for the care of the baptised children and their families.
- Parents and Godparents should be asked to reflect on the nature of the initiation that they seek for their children. Baptism is not to be seen as an end in itself, but rather the beginning of a life long journey in the family and in the community seeking an ever closer relationship with God. This journey leads the children to the completion of their initiation when they receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. After this, as full members of the community, their journey in faith continues and deepens.
[1] The term 'infants' refers to those less than seven years of age, who cannot make conscious decisions about faith for themselves.
A copy of the full guidelines can be downloaded here: Guidelines for Baptism.
Belonging and Beyond
The policy for the Diocese of Auckland on the Completion of Initiation of Catholics Baptised in Infancy.
Order and Age
- The order of the Sacraments of Initiation is to be: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
- From 1996 onwards baptised children are to complete their initiation at the age of discretion.
Celebration of the Sacraments
- The Sacraments of Confirmation and the first reception of Eucharist are to take place within the same celebration.
- For those who have received Eucharist but are not yet confirmed, parishes must provide opportunities for preparation and celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation.
- The Easter season (Easter to Pentecost) is the preferred time for celebration the Sacraments of Initiation.
- The Bishop has a primary role in the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation. He may delegate local priests to confirm those baptised in infancy, but it is not a general permission. Priests must apply to the Bishop for that permission.
Formation in Faith
- Children are to be initiated within the parish community. It is the responsibility of the parish to help parents in the formation of their children for the Sacraments of Initiation. Where possible schools are to give active support to the parish in this process.
- Initiation into the Church's sacramental life requires formation both before and after the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. Adequate preparation is to be followed by ongoing reflection and catechesis after the sacramental celebration.
Relationship with RCIA
- In the catechesis of the community and in the celebration of the rites, care must be taken to maintain the distinction between previously baptised children and the catechumens (unbaptised children preparing for Initiation).
- However, parishes are to make every effort to ensure that young catechumens and previously baptised children preparing for Confirmation and Eucharist are to enjoy the support of one another within the same catechetical group.
- Wherever possible, initiatory rites of young catechumens and previously baptised children are to be celebrated together, in accordance with the relevant paragraphs of the RCIA.
- At present the sacramental celebration of Reconciliation must precede first Eucharist in a way suited for young children (c/f Canon 914). The Second Rite seems to be more suitable for children. The Season of Lent is the most appropriate time for the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Pastoral Considerations
Particular circumstances may mean a variation in practices concerning how the sacraments are celebrated. The liturgical rites along with the policies of the diocese ensure that the sacrament is celebrated in accordance with the intentions of the Church. Yet policies are more than suggestions, they are put in place to establish a framework for consistency and orthodoxy in practice throughout a particular jurisdiction, in this case the Catholic Diocese of Auckland. Therefore making judgement about decisions regarding the timing of the celebrations and other aspects of the policies, is not a black and white matter. The reasoning behind making a decision to NOT follow a diocesan policy is important. Sacramental celebrations are moments of extraordinary gift. Not only because of the sacraments conferred but due to the gathering of the People of God that occurs around it, they are Church Universal and Church Domestic (Family) opportunities to celebrate the gift of God. As such, they need to be true celebrations not weighted down with actions and attitudes forced by compliance. So if a community considers that the reverence and symbolic richness of Confirmation and First Eucharist are lost when the two are combined in a ceremony of 80 students so separates them, is it a breach of policy? – Well, yes. Does it matter? No, there are notable and acceptable pastoral reasons.
Pastoral reasons need to be at the forefront of decision-making because we are the Church and therefore part of our 'bread and butter' is making people welcome as they encounter God. Part of the complication in this particular situation is the reason for the policy. The policy was written in order to establish the restored order of the Sacraments of Initiation. How this is implemented can be negotiated to ensure pastoral needs are considered. This is not a statement for a free-for-all, do what we like approach to the celebrations of the Sacraments. It is a plea that we are neither so remiss that we feel the policy does not matter, nor so rigid in implantation that pastoral considerations are lost. The intention of the policy is not to prevent people being pastoral. Sacraments are intimate and personal encounters with Jesus, a gift.
These gifts are experienced through community. Our parishes are evangelising communities. Communities called to model by its way of life, the discipleship for which it has been formed. It is the responsibility of the entire parish community to create the environment in which one grows in the awareness of this call. If it is doing this, those who are initiated into it will be supported and formed and strengthened in that mission. Similarly the celebrations of the rituals of initiation – of infants, children and adults – will serve to renew the members of the community, and reinforce their commitment to service and to mission. Service and mission are our keystones – policy helps us do this with reverence and consistency.


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How to Create a Business Card at Home
Businesses commonly choose professional copy shops to print business cards because they come out looking professional and of a high-quality. But if you're just starting out and just need a few cards to pass out at an upcoming informal event, such as a community fair, you can create your business cards at home instead.
Examine the package of business card paper you find at your local office supply store to find out the list of software programs the paper is compatible with. For instance, two common programs designed for use with business card paper are Microsoft Word and Corel WordPerfect. Make sure you have one of those programs on your computer at home. Business card paper commonly holds about eight cards.
Open the compatible program of your choice and select the business card template that corresponds with that paper. For example, Avery has a business card paper with ID number 8872 that produces standard 2- by 3.5-inch business cards with Microsoft Word. The business card paper comes with clear step-by-step instructions for each applicable program.
Type in your business card information into each box of your template. Place your logo at the top, your motto, business saying or short listing of services offered in the middle, and your business contact information at the bottom of the card. Be sure to list your full name, address, all business phone numbers, email address, and web address. It's now also useful to add social networking identifiers to your business card, such as a Twitter or Facebook address that you use for business.
Insert your business card paper into your printer. Make sure that you load the paper so that the front of the card prints on the front side of the paper. If necessary mark a regular piece of paper and do a test run to see which side the cards print on.
Set your printer options to print at the highest quality possible. The exact settings vary according to your printer, but you can find this option by pressing CTRL+P in your program and then clicking "Properties."
Print the business cards on your printer. Separate them according to the perforation lines. Use a paper cutter--you might find one available at your local copy shop--to separate them as an alternative so that they'll have clean edges.
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Send me a text, let me know if I should listen to the voice message you left on my phone. I'm too busy to answer your call but would happily respond to a text message. I can't be bothered to pick up my voice mail; you can reach me on twitter, Facebook, or send an email. I'll "talk" to you online as soon as I finish updating my status, "liking" Tiger Balm to qualify for that free sample, and responding to an email my boss sent moments before silently passing my desk on his way out the door. LOL – SYS.
Communication; at least from my middle aged perspective, is poised for one nasty tumble into oblivion. Soon to join cursive writing, grammar, spelling, and bread making in "who can be bothered" land.
My adult children rarely answer their phones but fire lightning responses to text messages – days go by, nary a word exchanged – all perfectly normal to them. My only solace being a conspicuous lack of "how r u" or TTYS nonsense.
Ponder how often you call somebody and hang up when reaching their voice mail, opting for a text message or hope they'll spot your number and call back. Ask yourself when was the last time you took pen to paper, or licked a stamp. Can you read a map or give directions without the help of Google?
Workplace communication has become comical to the point of tragedy. Human Resources toss pet words about – "huddles", "empowerment", "team building" – what a joke. Email after email choking common sense, alienating staff as they fall deeper into anonymous holes – directives, reports, policies – no time to talk, too busy hitting "send".
Communication is about contact; communication embodies the very heart of human nature – the need to learn, understand and make sense of our world. Spoken words convey messages through expression, body language and tone. Conversation diffuses misunderstanding, allows for discussion, offers support, validation and comfort.
Customer service gave way to automated call centres – "self serve" check-out at stores – "e-cards" reducing heartfelt sentiment to the click of predetermined clichés. Invitations, announcements, requests and pleasantries extended without a shred of actual contact.
Ponder the mirth of telecommunication marketers upon realizing fortunes could be on messaging. Addictive as heroin, technology hooks us on communication devices then "bundles" additional charges for texting and data. Talk is cheap but we're hooked on the hard stuff; best intentions mere fluff when a message comes in and talk is too much work.
We don't need to know how to solve problems. Apps put our lives in order – why take valuable time out of the day to ask for directions, read a transportation schedule or map. Why research family history by talking to loved ones before they're gone – ancestry.com does it for you – infinitely less work. Minor details dissolve click by click, all the while convincing ourselves this is the future.
With each click our perception fades; denial fueled by vague memories of a time when we "communicated". A generation from now those recollections won't matter – no one will be alive to remember. Evolution replacing our vocal chords with an extra set of eyes so we can walk and text without being run over by a bus.