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-- Isaiah 55:10
At a worship service celebrating the installation of one of our new pastors here in the Florida-Bahamas synod, our bishop began the service with a prayer of thanksgiving for our baptism. Then while we sang the opening hymn, he sprinkled holy water from the baptismal font on the entire congregation. The drops of water were a cool and sudden reminder, falling out of the blue, that we belong to a gracious and generous God who "makes his sun rise on the good and evil, and lets the rain fall on the just and unjust" (Matthew 5:45). It's true – we have his grace without deserving it, without earning it, and without expecting it. God's love comes to us "out of the blue" and drenches us with new possibilities.
We have seen this happen over and over this year at Atonement. Something happens that was talked about long ago, or maybe just recently thought about, but was really considered a distant dream. Then God makes it happen. That's what it feels like as we look back at the birth of our Hispanic mission, Todos Unidos en Cristo. Now up and running with their own website, Todos Unidos en Cristo (TUC) is the new stage of life growing out of our Hispanic ministry and English as Second Language classes started last year. Now it has become a bona fide Synodically Authorized Worshiping Community (SAWC) of the ELCA, with permission to begin services, take in members, and do most of what any congregation is expected to do.
With 20% of our community identified as Hispanic or Latino, TUC is here to help us make sure we do not forget this part of our own mission to share the love of Jesus. As of February 2017, TUC is up and running with Esthel Kane as lay developer. She is leading this new mission under my supervision, with guidance and coaching from the Synod office and national ELCA offices. Not only is the mission receiving thousands of dollars in support from the synod and national church, Esthel is being trained to become a pastor in a unique new program that allows us to stay with us here as she studies. Esthel will soon be doing her "field work" part of this training, which includes internship and clinical work at a nearby hospital.
With so many people feeling stressed these days, our visitation team and myself are stretched to the limit trying to provide care for our members. For several years we have explored and discussed becoming involved in the Stephen Ministry program. This is a well-known and interdenominational system of training and oversight for caregivers in Christian congregations. In January, Jan Buland, Chris Rymer and myself spent a week learning how to get it going, and realized it was going to take months just to get set up and ready to train caregivers. By Fall though, we had four people ready for training. We did the training at double speed, which was a brutal pace but allowed us to consecrate our first Stephen Ministers in November: Kathy Alvare, Vanessa Frost, Chris Rymer, and Bill Slippy.
These four have committed to at least two years of ministry, each of them working with one care receiver at a time. They will spend about an hour each week listening, praying, encouraging, and caring for their care receiver, and 5 hours a month in supervisory discussions and continuing education. From here on out, we hope to increase the number of Stephen Ministers, so that more and more people will be able experience the special care they can give.
|Stephen Ministry team members: Chris Rymer, Vanessa Frost, Bill Slippy, Kathy Alvare and Jan Buland
Join us for our Tampa conference God's Work Our Hands project, rescheduled because of Hurricane Irma. We will be gathering at 3pm at…
Pinellas HOPE
5726 126th Avenue North
We will be taking a tour of the facilities, followed by a special Lutheran/Catholic worship service remembering the residents who have died this past year. At 5pm, we will share a meal with our friends in Christ at Pinellas HOPE.
Donations welcome:
The ELCA has been preparing by coming together with our Roman Catholic friends and taking a hard look at how far we've come these past 500 years. We have tried not to make the marking of this occasion a "celebration" in light of the pain that the Reformation caused through the division of the body of Christ. Our synods committed to engaging with Roman Catholics in 3 particular ways this year: study, worship, and service. Earlier this year our ELCA pastors and Catholic priests spent a day together at a retreat center in Lutz studying the doctrinal discussions and ecumenical dialog that has taken place between our church bodies. This January we worshiped together at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Largo, using the Common Prayer service developed for this anniversary year. Esthel and I both had speaking parts in this service.
Our own plans at Atonement started taking shape with the creation of a planning team. Ideas began to percolate for special decorations, a mass mailing inviting the community, a 7 week study on Luther's Catechism, a puppet show, an outdoor meal including German and Hispanic favorites, and an evening showing of the Luther movie. 17 year-old Nick Trejo, who has been serving as youth council member this year, surprised us by asking if he could lead the planning group. He was looking for a project to complete his Eagle Scout badge, and we were delighted to put him at the helm. Nick's calm leadership proved how valuable the gifts and talents of our young members can be.
Also surprising us was the news that Matthew Cox, Atonement's founding pastor, was going to fly down from Ohio to attend our 30th anniversary dinner. All seemed to be going well with the dinner planned at Cody's Roadhouse, across the street from what had been the location of Hunt's Restaurant, where Atonement worshippers first met. Then out of the blue came word that Cody's had closed. Cotta Ungerer relayed the news that thanks to her negotiating skills she was able to convince them to open up one more time just for us! It turned into a fine and memorable evening, with Pastor Matt sharing tales and memories of Atonement's early days and getting his picture taken with members who around in those days. We were also blessed to have interim pastor Dave Kruger with us at the Sunday celebration that week, and Pastor Jim Horn was planning to attend, but health issues intervened.
|Pastor Matthew Cox speaking at the 30th anniversary dinner at Cody's Roadhouse
Some of 2017's surprises involved real challenges and changes. We said goodbye to the Martin family as they moved to Arizona early this year, thanking Terry for his great work moving us forward. Detlev Aeppel stepped up to the plate and became the new leader of the building team. With $300,000 in funds for a new building already raised through a capital campaign, it was starting to look like we might have to raise more funds. After bids for the building came in closer to $600,000, we began looking instead at new options such as an addition to our current building. That looked great until we found that we'd be required to install a sprinkler system in the rest of the building, which the ceilings just weren't designed to handle.
Between the fire marshal and our contractors at Final Touch Construction, a new idea emerged to build a free-standing annex 10 feet away from the eastern front of our current building. This would give us a room twice the size of our current fellowship hall, accessible just outside our current space. Entrance doors on both buildings would face each other, so that going back and forth would be as easy as possible. This, our latest and most workable plan yet, is literally "Plan F," the sixth separate plan for this project. Though it does not provide the new kitchen some were hoping for and leaves the old building with some needed improvements, it will definitely be a big help at this moment where multiple ministries are in need of more space.
In addition to the new building, our contractors helped us acquire a new freezer/cooler for the food pantry. This too has been a great challenge. We had problems from the get-go with the delivery of the panels, many of which were damaged and had to be sent back. Since then, a series of problems with the freezer side of the unit has brought consistent frustration. Our contractors have been back time and time again (at their own expense) trying to fix problems with condensation and freezing door locks. The manufacturer's indifference has not helped either. People have suggested we should have done an exorcism instead of a general blessing when it was installed!This year, hurricanes presented challenges we'll not soon forget. Irma could have been an utterly devastating event to the entire Florida peninsula, but God's grace was evident in the relatively minor effect it had in our area. Then again, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico are still reeling from hits they took from Irma and Marie, and recovery work from Harvey will be taking place in Houston and south Texas for years. Atonement had a couple minor leaks, but a few of our synod churches had significant damage. Office volunteers called through the directory that week to make sure our members and friends were alright. Irma struck on a Sunday morning, but we were able to move our worship to Saturday that weekend. We did have to reschedule our service project at Pinellas HOPE, which will be taking place later this month (see p. 2).
Never been to a bishop's installation? Well, here's your chance! Bishop Suarez will be installed just a few miles from us, in New Tampa!
Please join Bishop Lohrmann and myself for the installation of Bishop-elect Pedro Suarez
on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in New Tampa, beginning at noon.
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, along with several other bishops and special guests, will preside. The service will be live streamed.
There is no cost, but please register your intention to attend (especially the reception following the service) to help in planning. You can register at
Perhaps the most unexpected event of the year was the resignation of our Bishop, Robert Schaefer. Atonement was blessed to have a visit from Bishop Bob (and his traveling companion, "Mini-Bishop") last year, and many took note of his sense of humor and relatability. Bishop Schaefer had been in prayer for a while, trying to discern if the call to be bishop was truly one he could manage in a way that keeps his family and spiritual life intact. Ultimately, he felt that he could not continue, and the synod office was once again in a state of transition. Synod staff which a bishop has hired, in this case his assistants Jim Graeser and Jaime Dubon, are also expected to step aside when a bishop leaves. Jim has taken on a call as a pastor in Texas, and Jaime is now working with mission staff in Chicago. They both returned to be with us at the synod assembly in October.Bishop Bob's surprising exit did give us the opportunity to meet Bishop Marcus Lohrmann, from Toledo, Ohio. Bishop Lohrmann was the much-beloved bishop of the Northwest Ohio synod for 18 years, and had retired 6 months and 2 days before getting called to serve as our interim bishop. He had told people to give him at least 6 months before they called him with any such request, so you could say he was given a 2-day bonus. As the Tampa conference dean, I found Bishop Lohrmann very approachable and spiritually well-grounded. I asked for his presence at two of our conference meetings, and he showed up both times to give us advice in preparing for the upcoming bishop's election. What's more, he came and spent a morning with us at Atonement, getting to know some of our clients and helping take their bags out to their cars. We are grateful to Bishop Lohrmann for his tremendous help in this year full of surprises.
Another one of those surprises was the bishop's election itself. Our synod assembly was moved from June to October to give us time to make the transition. Esthel Kane, Marcia Weil, and Rebecca Parker accompanied me, along with our youth delegate Nick Trejo. One wonderful surprise of the assembly was seeing Nick, along with the other youth there, getting up and speaking in front of the 500 people gathered there. The other big surprise was the winner of the election – Pastor Pedro Suarez of Pompano Beach won out in the final ballot. Pedro was the interim Director for Evangelical Mission who was supposed to serve as one of Esthel's supervisors after Jaime Dubon left the synod. A fine pastor with a heart for mission and evangelism, I'm sure we will find our synod has gained a wonderful new bishop in Pastor Suarez, but Esthel will be needing a new supervisor.
My work as Tampa conference dean came to an end this September, as I completed a two year term (in addition to the 6 months I served after being appointed by Bishop Schaefer). Of course, dealing with the change of bishops, activities surrounding the 500th anniversary of the Reformation (see pg. 2), and the effects of hurricane Irma brought extra challenges to the role of dean. I had new experiences in my role as dean, such as helping to install new pastors, attending the first national pastor's gathering in Atlanta, Georgia, and being one of the conference clergy present at a Tampa rally for peace and justice in the wake of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. In addition to representing our bishop, providing pastoral care to other pastors, and conducting regular meetings for clergy and lay members of the conference, the deans (along with synod staff) also work with congregations in transition to help them find their next pastor. When I began, 5 of the 10 parishes in our conference faced pastoral vacancies. I was delighted to be able to say that I left the position with a full slate of pastors in our conference. It is a real joy to see the very talented new pastor Joshua Gyson (from All Saints' in Lutz) taking over our conference leadership.
This year also brought these significant ministry milestones:· The Sean Bartell memorial scholarship was passed into the hands of the newly-formed Bartell foundation. This 501c3 organization is now raising money and managing the scholarship independently of Atonement, as well as doing more varied community work in memory of Sean.
· Last year, we reported over 700 families in our community were signed up to receive food at our Helping hands Food Pantry. This year, that number is over 1000.
· This year we participated in Stepping Stone, the first annual community resource fair at A Helping Rock, transitional housing for the homeless in Zephyrhills. We did valuable networking on behalf of our Caring ministry, food pantry and Hispanic ministry, and Cherie Hatlem came to help do research for our Community Resource Guide. Cherie is continuing to help compile and update this guide, which is kept in the office and distributed to people who come to Atonement with various needs. Our Stephen Ministry is also involved in researching and connecting with community resources.
"Behold, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs forth – do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert!"-- Isaiah 43:19
November 26, 2017 HOME FOR THANKSGIVING Atonement "family portrait"
Looking forward to 2018, we anticipate new growth happening from the seeds we've been planting the last few years. The new building should be under construction starting in January, with a completion date in early May. This will give us space for larger fellowship gatherings, multiple meeting spaces (including a large space available during times the food pantry is setting up and distributing), and possibly space for new worship services or Bible study classes.We are also looking forward to a new Saturday evening service beginning on January 6. This service will run from 5-6pm, leaving people time to go out to dinner and other evening activities Saturday night. We are trying to make it very different from our Sunday services to appeal to people who are not currently worshiping with us. We have warned people: if you like our Sunday services, don't expect to like the Saturday service. My son Brian will be putting together a worship band, and we expect that the music will be very contemporary. We are also expecting to have options available for people who would like to stay after the service, for communion, prayer, or additional conversation.
As we have anticipated over the last few years, our church has outgrown the current office staffing situation, and we are in need of a secretary/office administrator who will be there every weekday. Our 2017 budget includes compensation for this person working part-time, 10am to 3pm daily throughout the year. A group is now in place to begin the planning and interviewing to find this new staff person. We are looking for a non-member who is comfortable with multiple types of computer software, and who can help us keep up to date with social media and our web presence. They will be working with Kay and the office volunteers, but their job descriptions will be changing depending on what will work best with this new individual.
2018 will be a year of planning and organizing as we look at ways we can streamline our ministry groups, improve our facility, and prepare new ways of reaching out. A couple years ago we created the Vision 2015 Document with goals and guidelines for ministries. We have made progress and even completed some of the goals, and as we hoped, many of our ministries have interacted more with the community. More recently, Paul Bartell and others have helped develop a "master plan" for the use of our facility. Ideas for moving the pantry, building an outdoor pavilion, and designating and designing a playground have all been incorporated into this plan. Placement of garden areas, and auto access to the columbarium have also been included.
We will also be working on improving our social media and web presence. We are presently compiling information from various ministries to include on the website. The Live Stream continues to be used every week, and I'm always hearing comments and compliments from people who "tune in" to our services when they are away. We would also like to find ways to increase our "hits" from search engines, and make our web site as useful, informative and attractive as possible to potential visitors and people in the community.
Coming in January is a special series we are putting on in partnership with the Florida Hospital system. Creation Health will be an 8-week informational class on ways to improve the health of your body, mind, and spirit. We will talk about the choices you make, how you strengthen your body, the role that relationships play in health, creating a healthy environment, and many other topics. Health care workers from the hospital will be helping with the classes, which will be offered Mondays from 1-2:30pm, beginning Jan. 22.
The last few years, our praise team has been blessed with the guidance of Ken Watts, a local bandleader, trumpet player, and all-around nice guy. Ken comes from the Episcopal tradition, and also serves as choir director at a Roman Catholic parish in Tampa. With his experience and skills, he brought new music, creative arrangements and quality leadership to the group. I believe he took on the task more for the service of God and opportunity to share fellowship with us than for any monetary compensation the position offered. Ken has been a joy to work with, and he and his wife Janet will be missed from our early services. As he takes on a new position to lead the praise band at First Presbyterian Church in Brandon, we wish him the best and are grateful that he promises to not be a stranger in the coming years.
Finally, on behalf of my family and myself I want to thank each one of you for your love and support. We cherish this church family that we've now been with for eleven years. To all of you who work so hard and give so much, I want to know we brag about you and are tremendously grateful for your love of our Lord Jesus. We see it every day in the dedication and care you show to each other and the needy people in the community. Despite the surprises and challenges of ministry, the load is light to bear because of your faith and witness to the life-changing power of the Gospel.
At the beginning of this report I mentioned an installation service where the bishop sprinkled us with holy water. After feeling those drops rain down on us in that surprising reminder of our baptism as disciples of Jesus, I knew I wanted to bring this same gift to Atonement. I asked Pat Weil to find us a little whisk broom I could use, and began this new tradition at the 10am services. So now on the days of special festivals, we start that service with a thanksgiving for baptism, and I bless the congregation with a small shower to remind us all of God's grace. I pray that this blessing follows you every day and reminds you that God is constantly showering his gracious gifts on you day by day throughout your life, as they come to us "out of the blue."
Pastor Scott


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Saturday, October 13, 2007
The ingrate
On the home front, it turns out that Coco is quite a sticky cat, although not all the time, but more like 65% of the time when we're at home, and she constantly wants my attention. She was not quite like this previously, so we wonder... Maybe I've been pandering to her too much, that she thinks she can climb over our heads, or more likely, uncle S' head. She's showed hints of aggressive behaviour, like slapping my face when I gave her a lecture for bad behaviour while lying on the bed (luckily I was wearing my glasses then), and growling at / scolding uncle S a couple of times when all he did was talked to her.
We have in mind, at least two lovely community cats out there that need homes which we would consider taking care of when they get sick or old. They are cats that have experienced the tough life, and would love to live in a home. Yet, here we have at home, an ingrate who's living in the lap of luxury (so to speak), and still behaves badly. Tsk...tsk...
The world is really unfair, and perhaps some ingrates really need to be taught a lesson.
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- cat_aunty said...
Sorry to hear that you are upset with Coco.
How about tapping on her nose or ear when she was naughty, to tell her that the behaviour is unacceptable?
- 13/10/07 7:02 pm
- KXBC said...
She is seeking attention because she is alone at home for at least 10 hours a day. My KK is also like that. Keeps meowing the whole night when we are home to persuade us to sit beside her or pat her while she suckles. Sometimes damn irritating when all I want is some peace and quiet.
And don't say she's an ingrate. :) She does not know there are other cats suffering outside mah.
Coco needs a companion. Maybe a small boy cat.
- 15/10/07 9:03 am
- EJ. said...
I too, thinks Coco needs a playmate. Right now, you guys need to have alot of patience with her.
- 15/10/07 10:33 am
- san said...
Maybe she misses snowy. She's all alone. Ms akira would sometimes stick to me like this and would whine for attention eventhough she has 3 other cats. She would usually quieten down after I speak to her or sit with her for a bit. She just misses attention I think.
- 15/10/07 11:51 am
- auntie p said...
Cat aunty, thanks but that won't work. And I think we have been more than patient, EJ, so much so that Coco thinks she can bully my SO. She did it again over the weekend.
What really irks us is Coco's yelling for attention in the wee hours of the morning when we're asleep. Even after I've patted her, she would still yell at times. This is too disturbing to our sleep, and sometimes we can't get back to sleep until 1-2 hours later.
I've thought about finding another cat to keep her company, but it just means being very selfish for her sake, coz as long as I have "permanent home cats", other community cats are going to be neglected in one way or another. Furthermore, Coco must have free-choice feeding at home, so it won't be easy to find a good match, even if I want to do that.
I've never had this problem with my previous fosters even after some of them were separated. Coco must be sent to torment us. Maybe we'll just take Sugar up to our home or borrow MIL's calico to Show Coco that she's not really the queen of the house, so she'd better behave. *evil grin*
- 15/10/07 11:56 am
- kuro.shiro.neko said...
hi auntie p, i empathise with you. lilo and weiwei also meow in the wee hours of the morning, sometimes when we are playing mahjong too (mahjong mates also cannot tahan).
about coco being an ingrate, i guess cats are like humans, those who didnt 吃苦过 will always take things for granted!
i know because i have a whole bunch of ingrates at home... hehe..
- 15/10/07 1:41 pm
- auntie p said...
ksn, one noisy ingrate is already a handful for me, I don't think I can tahan a whole bunch.
佩服, 佩服!
(kudos to you!)
- 17/10/07 9:49 am

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"If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right you'll probably never do much of anything." William Borden
I think the above quote is perfect for this quest to find tasty sardine recipes. Onward!
Here's another recipe in this quest. Truthfully, this recipe looks familiar. I think I once made it with canned salmon. I think I'm going to add some coconut flour to the ingredients.
1 cup sweet potato or yam, mashed
1 can sardines, drained and mashed
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 eggs
2 T coconut flour
Combine all the ingredients. A food processor might work well for this unless you have some pent up issues to deal with. If so, mix it by hand.
Heat some oil in a pan. About medium heat should do it. Drop dollops of the batter in the heated pan and cook about three minutes on each side.
Serve with lemon wedges and mayo mixed with something. I'm voting for hot sauce.
Culinary note – mayo mixed with something is often called aioli. Generally, the something that's mixed in is garlic in one form or another. Some restaurants tend to use fancy words so they can charge more. Just saying.
Loved the results of this recipe but at this point I need to retire from sardines. I have a lot of "Seafood Mousse" to eat up from yesterday. Blessedly, the "Use By" dates on the packages of sardines give me until the end of 2021 to find more amazing recipes. Or to eat them out of the can.
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I'm agree, I chose the DEFO parameter.
SNAPHU Unwrapping
If this problem is occured during coregistration, It should appeared in wrap interfergram too. but the interferogram didnt have this behaviour. Also I saw many vertcal and horizental tiles . What shoul I do?
@amighpey: That depends on what you want to achieve in your study. Do you want to detect subsidence or generate a DEM?
I want to detect the subsidence
I this case DEFO is the correct parameter. Maybe you try again with the MCF parameter instead of MST
I think i it is not appear always in the wrapped phase, please take a look to this article "SENTINEL-1 RESULTS: SBAS-DINSAR PROCESSING CHAIN
Changing the initial method (MST or MCF) has no effect on the result. the discontinuity is remained.
you could also try the -s option with promotes smooth outputs:
snaphu -s infile length
-d additionally uses deformation mode costs.
I try -s and -d option, but it deteriorated the result!
hmm, did you perform topographic phase removal on the interferogram?
Did you apply a Golstein filter before unwrapping?
I read the paper. The authors propose the SD method to improve the accuracy of the coregistration. I think S1tbx apply this method. Am I right? Do you mean I should applied the SD method by myself?
Moreover, I have this problem in the area which located on one burst. What should I do?
yes, I perform all this staged.
it seems that there is a jump in the values at the border where the TOPS beams were mosaiced
did you perform the S1 TOPS coregistration or have you debursted both images seperately and then made a stack?
no, Please take a look at my picture:
Here is my stages:
Step 1 ) S-1 Tops coregistration
Step 2 Interferogram formation
Step 3 ) S-1 Tops Deburst
Step 4 ) S-1 Tops merge
Step 5) Topographic phase removal
Step 6) Goldstein phase filtering
Step 7 ) Multilooking
Step 8 )Snaphu-export and unwarping by snaphu
As you see at the picture the jumps also are away from the border.
Why are you debursting and merging the data again after the interferogram formation? This is achieved by the S1 TOPS coregistration already. I guess you could skip steps 3 and 4.
I procese the data based on the manual of the software. S1 top coregistraion only process one band of data, IW1 or IW2 or IW3. the out put is the phase of that band of 2 images which are debursted. I first deburst these phase and then merge IW1 and IW2 bands.
II procese the data based on the manual of the software. S1 top coregistraion only process one band of data, IW1 or IW2 or IW3. the out put is the phase of that band of 2 images which are bursted. I first deburst these phase and then merge IW1 and IW2 bands.
you are right - sorry. TOPS coregistration only performs one swath and the result still has demarcations so debursting is needed.
I'm not sure, but the jumps must come from debursting and merging.
I found some similar patterns here:
http://seom.esa.int/fringe2015/files/presentation322.pdf (slide 29 and 30)
Maybe someone can clarify - is S1 InSAR only possible with single TOPS swaths?
What Id like to mention is that the S1A needs cor. accuracy 0.1 in azimuth and 0.8 in range to avoid the jumping phase, especially if the study area is located in two or more than two bursts, that also what I personally phased in my PhD using the ERS-1\2 and ENVISAT,
You could find more details about this in
184.108.40.206 image co-registration
in the following reference
"Although the processing of the IWS (TOPS) mode requires additional processing steps and the coregistration has to be performed with the precision of 0.001 pixel (in the azimuth direction), if an area within one burst is processed, such a precise coregistration is not necessary."
You could find more details in the following reference
Difference between Phase calculated using Band Math option and Multilook operation
SAR Coherence over Himalayan glaciers - which co registration method to choose?


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In the wake of the murder involving Jamar Clark, a mass shooting took place during a Black Lives Matter protest, where five demonstrators were wounded by three masked gunman in front of Minneapolis' 4th precinct. The Black Lives Matter movement which has given modern ideology, identity, and unification for Black people in America has suffered another devastating blow. The recent shooting in Minneapolis has cross pollinated the deep seeding racial tensions and issues over gun control in America. Eye witness reports reveal that 24- year-old male Jamar Clark was found dead handcuffed with a bullet hole above his eye after two MPD officers responded to a North Minneapolis domestic dispute. NAACP released formal statement backed by eye witness accounts on Nov. 15th, which revealed the egregious and horrifying misconduct of the MPD and left the NAACP demanding justice.
Racism and gun violence are growing closer together, which is more evident now than ever. Remembering the Mike Browns and Jamar Clarks of America is preserved by the distance that police have created with the people they are suppose to protect and serve. This distance between police and citizens has given rise to the emergence of white supremacist groups to reflex their rights with freedom of speech and open carry laws. As a person of color, I have never feared hooded black men portrayed as criminals in the inner-city on the 9 o'clock news; I have only feared to actions of the police. Even in cases where I have been victimized by crime, my experiences of being confronted with police brutality still stand out more. Now more than ever, police officers are accountable for their actions via social media and the millions of people who have instant access to uploading photos and video to their respective cloud.
There is another level of complexity when disguising police shooting and attacks by masked vigilantes. On one hand, police are waging the same age-old war against minorities. On the other hand, these supremacist groups with conservative interests who want the right to bare arms are helping the political machine topple over individual rights and freedoms. The emergence of far right activist groups such as 'Oath Keepers' who flex their rights to bare arms and free speech have revealed their agenda to protect and preserve conservative and supremacist interests. These special interests produced by websites such as Infowars.com, are protected right on the front lines of the BLM protests. Wearing the fundamental rights of the constitution on their sleeve has allowed these special interest supremacist groups access to the world stage. This is a like a bad dream. Black people are shot and killed for the suspicion of possessing concealed weapons, yet when they react to this injustice they are faced with supremacist groups who flaunt high powered assault rifles openly in front of the whole world to preserve white privilege. These vigilantes who shot up a Black Lives Matter protest acknowledge and further the war police have waged on black people since slavery. Since, the shooting two suspects have been apprehended by the Minneapolis Police Department but their names will not be released until they are charged. As americans we need to acknowledge how our freedoms have crafted a cycle of oppression and murder that has no end in sight.
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Morning Sunrise at 08:44 and Evening Sunset at 18:41. It's Dark
Rough GPS position Latitude. 33.4461°, Longitude. -86.7925°
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Weather near Vestavia Mall Shopping Center Last report from Birmingham, Birmingham International Airport, AL 17.2km awaymist Temperature: 8°C / 46°F
Wind: 5.8km/h Northwest
Cloud: Solid Overcast at 300ft
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Geographic features & Photographs around Vestavia Mall Shopping Center in Alabama, United States
building(s) a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc..
- Vestavia Hills Fire Station Number 1 (0.7km)
- Vestavia Hills City Hall (0.8km)
- Vestavia Hills Civic Center (2km)
- Leslie Stephen Wright Fine Arts Center (2.4km)
- John H Buchanan Hall (2.5km)
- Frank P Samford Hall (2.6km)
- F Page Seibert Gymnasium (2.6km)
- Leo E Bashinsky Fieldhouse (2.6km)
- John D Pittman Hall (2.6km)
- Robert I Ingalls Senior Hall (2.6km)
- Thomas D Russell Hall (2.7km)
- Orlean Bullard Beeson Hall (2.7km)
- Dwight and Lucille Beeson Center for the Healing Arts (2.7km)
- Ralph W Beeson University Center (2.7km)
- Dwight M Beeson Hall (2.8km)
- Harwell G Davis Library (2.8km)
- Brooks Hall (2.8km)
- Lena Vail Davis Hall (2.8km)
- Memory L Robinson Hall (2.8km)
- Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library (2.8km)
- Mamie Mell Smith Hall (2.9km)
section of populated place a neighborhood or part of a larger town or city.
- Montclair (subdivision) (0.6km)
- Beacon Hills (subdivision) (1km)
- Southridge (subdivision) (1km)
- Vestavia Lake (subdivision) (1.1km)
- Biltmore Estates (subdivision) (1.5km)
- Shades View Estates (subdivision) (1.5km)
- Vesthaven Estates (subdivision) (1.6km)
- Vesclub Estates (subdivision) (1.9km)
- Vestavia Hills Estates (subdivision) (2.1km)
- Mountain Woods Park (subdivision) (2.1km)
- Vestavia Forest (subdivision) (2.3km)
- Arbor Crossing (subdivision) (2.5km)
- Tanglewood (subdivision) (2.5km)
- Vestwood Hills (subdivision) (2.7km)
- Vestbrook Trace (subdivision) (2.9km)
Local Feature A Nearby feature worthy of being marked on a map..
- Vestavia Mall Shopping Center (0km)
- Episcopal Church of the Ascension (0.3km)
- Vestavia Shopping Center (0.4km)
- Todds Mall Shopping Center (0.4km)
- Vestavia Plaza Shopping Center (1.3km)
- Vestavia Country Club (2.1km)
- A Hamilton Reid Chapel (2.8km)
- Columbiana Crossing Shopping Center (2.8km)
populated place a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Vestavia Hills (0.7km)
- Lakeview Estates (1.6km)
- Lake Drive Estates (1.8km)
- Lakewood Hills (2.2km)
- Lake Shore Estates (2.4km)
Accommodation around Vestavia Mall Shopping Center
La Quinta Inn and Suites Birmingham Homewood 60 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood
Residence Inn By Marriott Birmingham Homewood 50 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood
Extended Stay America - Birmingham - Wildwood 40 State Farm Pkwy, Homewood
school building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Vestavia Elementary School (0.8km)
- Montgomery School (historical) (2.1km)
- Homewood Senior High School (2.1km)
- Beeson Divinity School (2.6km)
- Samford University (2.7km)
tower a high conspicuous structure, typically much higher than its diameter.
- W237-FM (Homewood, Etc.) (2.3km)
- WVSU-FM (Birmingham) (2.7km)
church a building for public Christian worship.
reservoir(s) an artificial pond or lake.
- Vestavia Lake (1.2km)
dam a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Vestavia Lake Dam (1.2km)
stream a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Griffin Brook (2.4km)
park an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation.
- F Page Seibert Stadium (2.4km)
Wikipedia entries close to Vestavia Mall Shopping Center
- Vestavia Hills city h city
- Homewood (Alabama) city i city
- Vestavia Hills High School education landmark
- Red Mountain, Birmingham, Alabama mountain k mountain
- Vulcan statue building
- Hoover (Alabama) city g city
- Cahaba Heights, Alabama city o city
- Mountain Brook (Alabama) city i city
- Sloss Furnaces building
- Rickwood Field sport
- Legion Field sport landmark
- Inverness, Shelby County, Alabama
- Birmingham (Alabama) city e city
- Lake Purdy, Alabama city o city
- Indian Springs Village, Alabama city o city
- Meadowbrook, Alabama city o city
Airports close to Vestavia Mall Shopping CenterBirmingham international(BHM), Birmingham, Usa (17.2km)
Anniston metropolitan(ANB), Anniston, Usa (112.9km)
Craig fld(SEM), Selma, Usa (159.1km)
Maxwell afb(MXF), Montgomery, Usa (160.9km)
Redstone aaf(HUA), Redstone, Usa (174.6km)


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It was my first time in Ischia, even though I have family who have lived there all their lives–some of which I had never met before. When my boyfriend suggested that we visit the island this summer, I did not expect much more than being given the opportunity to visit family and spend a day at the beach. Consequently, we ended up only planning to stay two days, which I really regretted as the Island has a lot more to offer than it seems on first glance. At the very least, I know that I will have a reason to return, and future opportunities for these familial connections to flourish.
Ischia, the beautiful contrast between sea and mountain; the breathtaking blend between the wild and cultivated.


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Today's starter project has a gray architect's toolbox at the top. In this box are building
piece sprites that the user of your software can use to create a building.
To allow someone to select a building piece sprite from the toolbox, you'll need to
program them so that: When a sprite is clicked, it creates a copy,
or clone, of itself. The clone follows the mouse pointer until
the mouse is clicked again. The clone stamps on the stage.
The next few videos will walk you through how to program the arch sprite. You will program
the rest of the sprites on your own. First, create a clone. This clone will become
what you stamp, so the building piece sprite can stay in your toolbox.
A "clone" is a copy of a sprite. The clone looks just like the original sprite and does
whatever the sprite does. From the control menu, drag out the "create
clone of" block. Click on the "create clone of" block to
test what it does. It looks like nothing happens. If you click
and drag the sprite away from the toolbox, however, then you'll see that there's
a copy underneath it. For today's project, clones should appear
when the user clicks on the original sprite. Go to the event menu, drag out the "when
this sprite is clicked" block, and place it above the "create clone of myself"
block. To test, click the sprite to make a clone,
then click and drag the sprite to move it aside. You should see the clone beneath the
original sprite. Click on the stop sign to remove all the clones.
Then, drag the building block sprite back into its spot in the toolbox.
Now, it's your turn: Make a clone of the sprite in the toolbox
with the "create clone of" and "when this sprite is clicked" blocks.


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Susan Spieker, MS CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathology
Personal Quote:I love to talk and enjoy helping others talk. Of course, speech pathology is more than just talking it is communication and swallowing too. For me, figuring out a communication diagnosis and then planning for therapy is both challenging and rewarding. Helping my clients say new words, regain skills or use compensatory strategies is exciting. Sometimes I can hardly wait for a client to show off a new skill to a parent or family member.
Chippewa County Montevideo Hospital
Johnson Memorial Health Services
Clarkfield Care Center
B.A. from Carthage College in Kenosha, WI
M.S. from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN
Graduate work in Autism Spectrum Disorders from Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN
Residency / Internship:
Sumner Memorial Hospital (Rebound Rehabilitation) in Gallatin, TN 1988-89
Description of Practice:
Provides evaluation and treatment of both children and adults in the areas of speech, language, voice, swallowing and cognition. Special interest areas: pediatrics, autism and brain injury.
Board Certification & Memberships:
Awarded the Speech Language Certificate of Clinical Competence in 1989.
Current Member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and Minnesota Speech and Hearing Association
At Home:
I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. I like to read, knit, cook, ice skate and watch figure skating on t.v.


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Don't tell me these kids are weak
The weak would never dance the line between life and death
Would never press metal to organ, press end to life
Because the hardest part of a suicide is that final step:
The fall comes after in the dizzying rush
But before that is the knowing that it all ends
That no more oxygen will come
No more kisses or bruises, no more shame or desire
The end stretches to an infinity of uncertainty
In those last few moments, there is a lifetime
To remember each caress and clenched fist
To consider what it would be liked to be locked in a box
Six feet underground, screaming
And those that still chose to jump, to slice,
To dice open their soul to the blank cosmos
They are brave
And in pain
And have been failed
By this world
Because their choice to press delete
To end game. No save. Nothing but blank screen
No credits left to roll over dead body
That choice they make
Is done knowing their souls have already dug their graves
Have already lived in the darkest recesses of night, screaming requiems,
And our split second judgement, our careless comment
(Why didn't they just ask for help?)
Is a brand that won't show on the body already burning.
© Zaynab Asmal
Matriculant 2013


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Teacher: Mrs. Susie Berry
Social Bullying by Teacher
Teacher Complaint About: Preston Hs - Mrs. Susie Berry
Author: Undisclosed
Grade: 9
Occur date: Feb 08 2018
Post date: Feb 09 2018, 04:37:21 PM
Teacher Complaint: Mrs. Susie Berry - Preston Hs
Mrs. Berry waited till my daughter had left the room to use the facilities when she started telling the other students in the class of how my daughter was mentally unstable and a series of other issues. Another student found my daughter and told her what was said about her after she had left. When my daughter came back and asked the Mrs. Berry if there was a problem and they could talk about it privately, she screamed at her and told her to get in the hall. Mrs. Berry then proceeded to yell at her telling her she was being childish and petty for having brought it up in front of the other students. She also wanted to know who had told her. Once returning back into the classroom she began harassing her anyway possible, so bad that other students in the class were telling her to stop and it was horrible that she was trying to argue with a 14 year. This is not the first incident that my daughter has dealt with from Mrs. Berry, she usually wants to tell students personal things about other students in her classroom.
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The Feasts
My friend invited me for an inspirational talk last Saturday. The feast supposedly will start at 7 in the evening but since there was a heavy traffic, I arrived almost at 8 in the evening. I thought I will not be able to make it but thank GOD I did.
The feasts was held in SM Lanang but they said that they also have in SM Ecoland, I learned so much about the feasts, it is indeed a refresher, a restart button to have a good relationship with GOD. The talk was very inspirational, you will be able to realize everything in life.
I would like to attend another feasts again, I hope I can make it also to the mass before the talk.


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May 3, 2016
MINUTES of REGULAR SESSION
of the BOARD of COUNCIL
of the CITY of RUSSELLVILLE, KENTUCKY
held MAY 3, 2016
The Russellville City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 5:00pm, in city hall. Mayor Mark Stratton presided over the meeting with council members Jimmy Davenport, Pat Bell, Sandra Kinser, Jack Whipple, Larry Wilcutt and Darlene Gooch present.
Bell moved, seconded by Wilcutt, to approve the minutes of the meeting held on April 19, 2016; the motion passed with no corrections, additions or deletions.
There were no appointments. The mayor said that this being National Small Business Week (May 1st-7th) , he had put out a Proclamation (2016-02) to the chamber last week; he read parts of the proclamation to the council.
Council member Pat Bell reported a total of 132 runs for the month of April and 513 for the year for the Fire Department. Bell said this Saturday the Russellville Rural Fire Department was having its annual fund raiser.
Council member Jimmy Davenport advised that the deGraffenried Committee had recently met and voted on the Enrichment Funds for the year; each council member has a copy.
Whipple moved, seconded by Kinser, to accept the recommendations of the deGraffenried Committee in the amount of $17,328.00; the motion passed unanimously.
Next on the agenda was a financial report by the City Clerk/Treasurer, Bob Riggs.
The mayor said the city's surplus sale was held last week and had been a success; a total of $13,722.00 in proceeds had been received.
There was no old business.
Next on the agenda, under new business was Debbie Hills with The United Way 211 presentation. Ms. Hills explained after an intensive study and survey of the area the biggest thing they heard was that people did not know where to go to get help. The 211 Program is a national program if there is a need for Health and Human Services (assistance with utilities and rent, senior needs, substance abuse, disaster situations, etc). She explained the program would not be a direct service provider but a conduit connecting individuals in the community with the services that exist that can meet their needs.
Norm Wheeler, also with United Way, further explained the 211 program and how it works. They were in the process of setting up the local office now and hope to have it up and running by July 18th. In the beginning the program will have regular office hours but hope by next year to be expand to a 24/7 service. They are anticipating in the first year of operation receiving about 7,500 calls or contacts and by the third year maybe 25,000 calls or contacts.
Ms. Hills spoke again saying the United Way would be looking at a first year budget between $140-$150,000, this for 2 fulltime staff members. All of these costs are direct service costs, there are no administrative fees. She explained by the time they meet the 24/7 operation with possibly a fulltime staff of four the cost could be as high as $240-$250,000per year. They have secured a grant for just under $56,000 for start-up costs. Hills said that now they are soliciting funds from city and county governments and requested an annual donation from the city of $10,000 until they get on their feet and can generate funds and the need will decrease. The amount is based on the population and percentage thereof. Hills added they had requested funds from the county in the amount of $15,000. The mayor asked if he would be going to some smaller cities and she said that was going to be the next step. Hills said while council was evaluating providing the requested funds to please feel free to contact her or Wheeler to answer any questions.
There was no other business to be brought before council.
The mayor said there was a need to go into executive session for reason of property, personnel and litigation and pursuant to KRS 61.815(1)(a).
Gooch moved, seconded by Kinser, to leave regular session and enter into executive session; the motion passed unanimously.
Whipple moved, seconded by Kinser, to leave executive session and return to regular session; the motion passed unanimously.
Wilcutt moved, seconded by Whipple, to adjourn the meeting; the motion passed unanimously.
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The event also marked the 88th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam. Overseas Vietnamese in New Zealand at the event Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Viet Dung extended his greetings and best wishes to all his guests on the occasion of Tet. He wished all Vietnamese people in New Zealand health, happiness and success so they can build a stronger community and preserve their traditional culture and mother language overseas. The ambassador hoped that Vietnamese expats will continue fostering people-to-people exchanges and ties between the two countries. The two countries inked the 2017-2020 Vietnam – New Zealand Action Program on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Week in Da Nang last November to deepen bilateral relations and to upgrade their strategic partnership in the future, Dung said. Vietnam is New Zealand's 16th largest trade partner with the two-way trade hitting about 1.2 billion USD. The two nations aim to raise … [Read more...] about Warm Tet gathering held for Vietnamese in New Zealand
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28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
The latest recipients of the prestigious ASEAN New Zealand Scholarships provided by the New Zealand government—the 28 finest Vietnamese students—are heading to New Zealand to start their postgraduate studies in February. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E Wendy Matthews, on January17 hosted a pre-departure briefing and reception for the scholars, the ten new awardees of New Zealand's longstanding English Language Training for Officials (ELTO) programme, and 24 students visiting from New Zealand under the Centres for Asia-Pacific Excellence (CAPEs) initiative. "I congratulate each of the 28 successful Vietnamese scholars. The ASEAN New Zealand Scholarship is designed to support the next generation of leaders in Vietnam and the region," she said. "Over the last 24 years, many New Zealand ASEAN scholars have gone on to become respected leaders in Vietnam. New Zealand ASEAN scholars grow academically, professionally, … [Read more...] about 28 Vietnamese scholars heading to New Zealand to study in 2018
New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
Question: This year, the APPF meeting is focusing on parliamentary partnership for peace, innovation and sustainable development. What do you think about the theme?Answer: I think it is an excellent and very timely theme, particularly around the area of innovation because we are living in the era of critical changes to health, population and economy. It is very important for the parliaments around the Asia – Pacific to keep a brief of all the changes. We're talking about the fourth industrial revolution which happens so rapidly that not many governments can see where it is going to go but we know that it is bringing huge enhancement into the area of healthcare, culture, transport, and digital communications. As it is bringing information to all of our population, we are looking at a far more connected world and cross-culture globe. So it is important for APPF to have a vision, to understand and embrace the technological revolution.The theme around peace is also very … [Read more...] about New Zealand praises APPF-26 theme and contributions
ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Thirty Vietnamese have received the New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards to study in New Zealand. 30 young people are granted New Zealand ASEAN Scholarship Awards The New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards (NZAS) recognise New Zealand's close cultural, economic, and geographic ties with Southeast Asia. They seek to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications to contribute to the economic, social, and political development of their region. The scholarships are offered for postgraduate level study only. The scholarships are funded by the New Zealand Aid Programme, the New Zealand government's international aid and development programme. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Wendy Matthews held a party at her house on January 17 to celebrate the news with 30 young people who will continue their researches and studies in New Zealand next month. They will be given full scholarships for their thesis, the cost of research as well as the cost of … [Read more...] about ASEAN-New Zealand scholarships granted to 30 young people
Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand
Dishes prepared by the restaurant (Photo: VNA) Once you go to the restaurant It is difficult to forget, because Vietnamese cultural hallmarks are shown through the restaurant's space, dishes, and way to display dishes. Cuisine is a completely different business from other sectors, especially Vietnamese cuisine, because it is a precise combination of fresh and nourishing materials with specific spices and flavourings to make dishes imbued with the national identity. The experience and enthusiasm of the chef of Asian Ruby restaurant have helped him achieve the target and attract the attention of local diners by private values. Thanks to its unique Vietnamese culture, Asian Ruby was honoured to be broadcast on television of New Zealand and was introduced as a new special and attractive destination. The restaurant has become a familiar cuisine address of many local people, international tourists and well-known businessmen such as billionaire Owen Glenn. It is also a place to … [Read more...] about Asian Ruby restaurant honours Vietnamese cuisine in New Zealand
New Zealand Embassy launches a logo design contest
(Cinet)- The New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh city have launched a logo design contest to brand a series of events, themed "New Zealand – Open to the New", in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between New Zealand ans Vietnam. All people can participate in this competition. The logo should reflect the main theme "New Zealand – Open to the New" and display innovative and modern design styles with clear shapes and colour. Entries can be sent to the New Zealand Embassy until October 15. Each entrants can submit up to 5 logos, formatted to a jpeg file at least 3MB but not larger than 5MB. There will be two prizes, the first worth VND 20 million and the second valued at VND 6 million to the best logos. The awards ceremony will take place on November 5. New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Haike Manning said at the launch ceremony that the winning logo from this competition would be an … [Read more...] about New Zealand Embassy launches a logo design contest
New Zealand: Tourism getting $30m Budget boost
Tourism New Zealand is getting $25 million to sell New Zealand to visitors during the lead up to the 2011 Rugby World Cup.Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key made the announcement in a speech to the New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference at Sky City Hotel in Auckland on May 13. He said there would also be $5m more for regional tourism organisation joint venture initiatives with Tourism New Zealand. Tourism would play an important role in helping grow the economy growing faster, a key focus of next week's budget. Mr Key also said there importance of the World Cup for New Zealand could not be overstated. "It's the third largest sporting event in the world, and our fantastic country will be in the spotlight for six weeks. We're expecting at least 85,000 international visitors, and billions more will be watching from home." Mr Key said the increase in funding bought the investment in tourism to almost $100 million this year. A campaign targeted at Australia had been very … [Read more...] about New Zealand: Tourism getting $30m Budget boost
Logo to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam announced
(Cinet) – On December 18, the New Zealand Embassy in Hanoi and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City have announced the official logo to brand the 'New Zealand – Open to the New' season of events to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam. A young Vietnam designer, Tran Giang Nam is the designer of the logo, inspired by the fusion of highlights in the cultures of both New Zealand and Vietnam, and the winner of the first prize and VND20 million prize money. 'We were delighted with the huge number of entries – we received over 500 entries from many different parts of the Vietnamese public. Many of the entries were very creative, covering distinctive features of New Zealand and Vietnam and it was very hard for us to choose a winner,' said HE Haike Manning, New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam. The anniversary year will commence with an official launch to kick-off 'New Zealand – Open to the New' … [Read more...] about Logo to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic relations between New Zealand and Vietnam announced
The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks off
The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival, one of the biggest in the southern Hemisphere opened here on February, 22. The biennial festival features more than 800 artists from 35 countries over three weeks. It is New Zealand 's largest cultural event and will end on March 16. Performances range from ballet and opera to circus acts to theater. Artists were welcomed with a traditional powhiri followed by speeches and responded with bagpipes and break dancing on Friday morning at the launching ceremony. Festival artistic director, Lissa Twomey, said earlier that the opening weekend would showcase the critically acclaimed Black Watch, a play about the Scottish regiment's experiences in Iraq . Chekhov's Three Sisters, arguably the greatest play of the 20thcentury, would also be showing. Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett directs the Sydney Theater Company's production of Blackbird, which scooped a 2007 Olivier Award for … [Read more...] about The 2008 New Zealand International Arts Festival kicks off
Enjoy a taste of New Zealand
A selection of wines, dairy products and speciality foods from New Zealand will be unveiled at food and beverage sector events hosted by New Zealand's Trade&Enterprise (NZTE) group. The events take place in HCM City today and Ha Noi next Tuesday and are held in conjunction with the ASEAN New Zealand Combined Business Council trade mission to Viet Nam. The New Zealand Wine and Food Trade tasting event presents an opportunity for local distributors and importers to sample a wide range of food and beverages and explore partnerships with New Zealand companies. "One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, Viet Nam is a destination for business and tourism, and is drawing greater foreign investment," said Graham Sims, New Zealand Trade Commissioner and Consul General in Viet Nam. "This is an exciting market for high-quality imported food and beverage, which New Zealand is well-placed to supply." Source: VNS … [Read more...] about Enjoy a taste of New Zealand


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Wyoming Drug Rehab Facilities And Choosing Inpatient Or Outpatient
Wyoming is a very mountainous state in the west of the country. It is a large state, but the least populous of all the states. It is also the second least densely populated. This is mainly because some two thirds of the state is covered in mountains. The other third is very high in elevation, which makes the state not very inhabitable. The capital of Wyoming is Cheyenne, which is also its biggest city. However, even Cheyenne only houses 60,000 people. Because of the particulars of the state, drug abuse is reasonably low. However, this does not mean it doesn't exist and law enforcement report that it is an issue of growing concern. This is further demonstrated in the sheer number of Wyoming drug rehab facilities that have opened their doors. There are two main types of Wyoming drug rehab facilities, being the inpatient and outpatient types. Before looking at the difference and understanding which one is best for you, it may be interesting to look at the particular drug problems Wyoming faces.
Wyoming Drug Statistics
Meth is a popular drug in Wyoming. Cocaine is not very prevalent, nor is marijuana, but club drugs are on the rise. Heroin is not posing a particular problem for the state, although people trained to deal with heroin addictions do work in Wyoming drug rehab facilities. Cocaine, which is on the decline, is mainly imported by Mexican drug cartels. In 2001, only two arrests were made in relation to heroin, which shows how little of a problem it actually poses in the state. Meth, however, poses a very serious drug threat and the majority of people who attend Wyoming drug rehab facilities do so for meth addictions. Besides the fact that this is an illicit substance that is putting a lot of pressure on law enforcement and the health service, it has also lead to an increase in violent crimes, child abuse and domestic violence. Club drugs seem to have arrived in Wyoming in 2000 and the number of drug arrests in relation to Ecstasy and GHB has increased since then. Interestingly, it is very easy to grow marijuana in the more remote areas of the state, of which there are many. However, the majority of marijuana is actually imported from Canada and Mexico.
Wyoming Drug Rehab Treatment
When the time comes that someone is ready to admit they have a drug problem, they will have to choose which type of drug rehab facility is best suited to help them. There are two types of Wyoming drug rehab facilities, being inpatient and outpatient settings. Choosing the best one depends mainly on the personal needs of the patient and it is best to make this decision in conjunction with a medical professional.
Inpatient Wyoming Drug Rehab Facilities
At an inpatient facility, patients actually reside in the center for 24 hour care during a period of time. Usually, treatment at an inpatient Wyoming drug rehab facility lasts for around one month. Here, full treatment is available, including behavioral and medical therapy. Each resident is placed under stringent medical supervision. The facilities usually also assist with the detoxification process, although treatment will not start until the patient has fully detoxed. One of the great benefits of inpatient facilities is that all patients are monitored around the clock, meaning their health is put at the forefront at all times.
Outpatient Wyoming Drug Rehab Facilities
An outpatient treatment facility is quite different. They are more flexible in as such as they can help those people who are not in a position to put their normal life on hold for the duration of the treatment. For instance, those people who have jobs, school or caring responsibilities are best served with outpatient Wyoming drug rehab facilities. Usually, appointments are made for a few hours several times a week, and a range of different therapies are offered. This includes specialized therapy, group therapy and individual therapy. These facilities, however, cannot focus on nutritional needs or other medical conditions, since they do not monitor their patients around the clock.
There are also a number of facilities that offer both in and outpatient approaches. Here, someone may stay on an inpatient basis just for stabilization, sometimes including hospitalization. Afterwards, they can take part in more intensive outpatient programs, including follow-ups.
Inpatient or Outpatient – Which Is Best?
Deciding which type of facility depends on a number of different issues. First of all, you must consider your financial situation. Although some medical insurance may cover a few different treatment facilities, it is just as likely that they won't. In that case, outpatient treatment is generally the cheaper of the two options. This is because you are not provided with accommodation and you will be offered fewer therapy types and hours of treatment. However, it isn't just about the money; it is about you and the problem you have. If you are unable to control your behavior due to your addiction, outpatient treatment is simply not suitable. Only through inpatient treatment will you be given the constant supervision you require in order to be able to resist the temptation of drugs. However, you may want to consider a combination of inpatient followed by outpatient treatment. You also need to think about the follow up support that is available to you. If you opt for inpatient treatment, you should pick one that is able to refer you on to another center once your treatment has been completed, so that you have the right follow-up care. This will prevent you from relapsing as soon as you are released back into the community. Last but not least, you need to think about the severity of your condition. If you are in an inpatient center, you will be provided with around the clock medical attention. Because many addicts suffer from underlying mental health conditions as well as suffering significant discomfort, particularly during the detox period, this type of attention may be required. As you can see, making the decision is not an easy one.


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Try to record your progress. If you have blood pressure issues, keep track of that in a log to see any improvements. In the same way, if you are overweight, be sure to take note of how many pounds you have lost due to improving your diet.
If you are short on time or just dislike taking the time to wash, slice and prepare fruits and vegetables, fruit juice is a good alternative. You may not like to process fruit and vegetables to eat them, which makes juices a easier way to get the vitamins and minerals without the hassle. Drinking your juice through a straw will help to prevent tooth decay.
Fiber is a powerhouse for nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, helping to lower risks for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and so much more. The soluble fibers in some foods suck up nasty cholesterol and fats and take them out of your body. Men need slightly more fiber than women, 20 and 30 grams respectively. Just by including the proper amount of fruits, vegetables and whole grains into your daily meals should help you get the correct amount of fiber. You can also find supplements for fiber at the store if needed.
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Exercise is as mental as it is physical. These things aren't about physical strength, but mental strength. What this means is that your attitude and drive has as much to do with your success when exercising as your physical strength. You must live healthy and go after interests that will benefit your mind.
Try adding baked foods to your diet in place of fried ones. Baked foods are healthier, as they contain less calories, fat and carbohydrates. Shifting your diet to favor baked foods over fried ones will also provide you with more energy throughout the day.
One of the worst breakfast meals is a sugary cereal. There are many unhealthy additives to these cereals that will only impede your progress in the day. Oatmeal is a wonderful meal that will keep you fuller throughout your day.
Don't use the microwave to cook foods from start to finish. It's alright to use it to warm foods. To control your weight and improve your appearance, you need to remember to add more organic foods to your diet.
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Avoid indulging in alcoholic beverages and missing out on much-needed sleep. Lack of sleep and too much booze can be unhealthy for your skin and open your pores. Enlarged pores allow dirt to sneak in and create pimples. Sleep at least seven hours each night and limit yourself to one alcoholic drink each night.
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You should always opt for fresh fruit instead of fruit juices. Many fruit juices have added sugars, and nutrients can be taken out in the processing. In the worst cases, fruit juices have a higher sugar content than drinks like Coke and Pepsi. The vitamins and nutrients in fruit also prevent certain medical condition, such as strokes and heart disease.
If you are trying to better your health, getting proper rest is just as important as what you eat and how much you exercise. When you sleep, your muscles can heal themselves and use the nutrients you ate to support many body functions.
Be wise with the dairy products you choose. Though dairy often includes things such as vitamin D, protein and calcium, the lower-fat versions should be chosen most often. Drink low fat or skim milk, since the nutritive value stays the same while cutting the calories significantly. If you cannot tolerate lactose, soy mile or lactose-free milk will work. Most cheese contains high saturated fats; pick reduced fat varieties.
Carbohydrates are somewhat misunderstood. In fact, they can actually be healthy if you know how to eat them. You should not eat too many carbs, but a low-carb diet can be unhealthy. Your body needs complex carbohydrates to provide you with steady energy. Additionally, the fiber found in most foods containing complex carbohydrates satisfies your hunger and keeps you satisfied longer. This way, you will eat less and lose weight more quickly.
Try smelling peppermint, bananas, and apples. Certain foods such as the ones mentioned are known to suppress appetite. There is a possibility that by smelling these foods you are tricking your brain into thinking that you have eaten them. Suppressing your appetite can ensure you stay at a healthy weight.
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If you eat bad one day, do not give up. If you are hard on yourself, you're not likely to keep trying. Just chalk it up to one of your cheat days and start strong the next morning. You won't help yourself any if you get upset and depressed.
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Saturday, November 29, 2008
This is the basic question that always comes to my mind. I am seeing that with time things are changing at different phases - fast / normal / slow. I don't see the same bird on the branch of neem tree singing same song any more. It is impossible. There are only moments to capture. The environment has changed a lot, the climate change and global warming are bringing lots of changes on earth. Man made or natural changes are very much visible, measurable in ones own life time. To reconstruct the scenario and bring back things lost in time is nearly impossible. But to prepare for the future seems to be more easy as an adaptation strategy. The problem with human beings is that majority of times we live in the past and expect future to be similar to our past, i.e., because we get habituated to a particular environment and expect the same evironment to continue. We tend to like a given environment as we grow in it. The challenge is to change and adapt. Both change and adaptation happens in the process or through circumstances. Finally, on earth the existing species are only the most adaptive species. Like crocodiles, cockroaches, etc.
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BEIRUT (Reuters) - Lebanese Foreign Minister Gebran Bassil said on Wednesday that Lebanon will continue taking steps in "a brotherly way" to resolve the issue of its prime minister, Saad al-Hariri, who resigned while in Saudi Arabia and has yet to return.
Speaking at a news conference in Italy, Bassil said Lebanon wants good relations with Saudi Arabia, but also described Hariri's presence in Riyadh since his resignation on Nov. 4 as "not a normal situation".
Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Wednesday said Hariri was being held in Saudi Arabia.
Reporting By Isla Binney in Rome, Ellen Francis, Lisa Barrington and Angus McDowall in Beirut; Editing by Robin Pomeroy