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EPPING — There are plenty of banners and championships up on the walls at Epping High School. But here is only one that says volleyball on it.
EPPING — There are plenty of banners and championships up on the walls at Epping High School. But here is only one that says volleyball on it.
Last season's Division III runner-up banner serves not only as a reminder of how much work goes into making a championship caliber team, but what the future goal is for every team that follows in the near future.
"A lot of girls look up there and think of that banner as almost a miracle," said third-year Epping coach Shannon Murphy. "When you look at this team, what's the tallest player — 5-4, maybe 5-5? But you won't find a team that was scrappier than this team was. They played to the whistle every single time.
"Look at Abbie McPhee; she cracked a tooth going for a ball. That's what this team is and that's what that banner is about."
For Murphy, a former Blue Devil player, the banner has extra special meeting.
"I played at Epping and every year we would lose in the semis," said Murphy. "We never had the opportunity to play in a game like that. Honestly, I never really planned on being a coach. I just happened to get a really great group of girls. When they look up there and see that banner, now the program has credibility. It shows them what happens when you are able to set and realize goals."
"It was just amazing to see what they've been able to accomplish," said Oyster River coach Dan Brodeur, who used to coach at Epping. "I couldn't be happier for that program. We won 10 games my first year and then didn't win a whole lot after that, but then Shannon picked it up."
Coming off a 13-5 season in 2009, the Blue Devils set their goals on a banner. But, despite losing seven seniors to graduation — including All-State selection Becky Weaver — they are committed to putting a second banner on the wall.
"We'll have to put players in positions they have never played," said Murphy. "This group loves to play and they will pretty much go anywhere they have to on the court to win. It's that flexibility and willingness that makes things a lot easier."
Having an experienced setter and libero returning is such a key in any successful season, and the Blue Devils have both in seniors McPhee and Kelsey Murphy. The additions of middle-hitter Brianna Parent, along with outside hitter Maggie Weaver, should give Epping plenty of options up front.
"This s my third year and this group really has grown up with me," said Murphy. "They know it's not about kills; it's about being smart on the court. They know that teams aren't built around one big hitter, that's not a team."
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The Oyster River volleyball team may have won 20 straight games to capture the Division II title last year, but the seeds for that winning streak may have been planted the season before.
To be exact, the night was Sept 28. That was when rival Portsmouth came into Durham with a 25-game winning streak. After watching the Clippers come back from a 2-0 deficit, the Bobcats captured Game 5 to upset the defending Division II champion.
"That first year, we had a lot of potential," said Brodeur. "Things had to unfold a certain way. When we upset Portsmouth that night, the girls started to believe. It wasn't so much what they couldn't do; it was now about what they could do with a lot of hard work."
The hard work that carried the Bobcats to a semifinal berth in 2009, and the feeling surrounding the school's ninth state title seems to be carrying over again this year.
"They're all working hard again this year," said Brodeur. "They had the taste of success and they know what they had to do to get it. That work ethic they had last year has really rubbed off on this group. I have players that are still there an hour after practice, working hard to get back there again this year."
For the Bobcats to get past the graduation loss of libero Bri Datti, the work ethic will have to be the same and then some. Datti set a state record for career digs (1,234), including 248 last year. She was picked for the All-Division II first team four times as well as being selected Division II Player of the Year as a junior and a senior.
"All of them will be tough to replace," said Brodeur. "(Datti) is a definite playmaker. But something had to go through Hannah Finch (setter) or Chelsea Graham (middle) or Leah Janelle (outside hitter), and look at what Rebecca Raeder (middle) did for us in the finals."
McDonnell returns
It was perhaps the sound new Exeter coach Mike McDonnell heard on the bus last week that brought him back into the head coaching ranks.
"It was something I really missed," said the former Winnacunnet coach. "We had a jamboree last week and after the game, I got on the bus home and you could hear the excitement. They were fulfilled with what they were going and they were very excited about they way they've been doing it. You could just feel the excitement."
McDonnell takes over for Chia Rowe, who left the program after taking a new job. In his seven years as head coach at Winnacunnet, McDonnell won nine or more games four times, including a 12-win season in 2008. After a 4-12 record in his first season, McDonnell rebounded, winning 11 games as well as Coach of the Year honors.
"This situation might be a little different than what I started with at Winnacunnet," said McDonnell. "One of the things that you have to remember is that Winnacunnet is one of the smaller Class L, or Division I schools out there. You have four different feeder schools, and only two had a program. With Exeter, the numbers are stronger and there is just one middle school, so it's a little more efficient."


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My journey with rheumatoid disease began in 2009. I had not been feeling well for a couple of months, but believed it was due to some overwhelming assignments I was handling. Throughout my life I have been involved in sports and fitness, so as an athlete I was always 'in tune' with my body. I knew how hard I could push myself and just as important, I knew my limits. Something just did not seem right, but I didn't know what it was.
It started to unfold one day when I doing something as simple as working in the yard. That evening I was really sore and stiff in a couple of joints. I treated it like I would an athletic injury, but two weeks later there was no improvement.
What did happen at that point was the pain and stiffness spread to every joint in my body. I felt terrible. My activity was confined to a recliner. I rapidly lost muscle strength and had difficulty attempting to handle routine tasks. Suddenly I could not hold my camera. Opening a jar was impossible. I could no longer train or show dogs or participate in dog sports. All I could do was sit, very still.
I finally met with the doctor and a couple days later received a call that said "you have rheumatoid arthritis, you need to see a rheumatologist." I knew nothing about this disease. I remember how numb and lost I felt after that phone call. I admit I was scared.
While this incident led to my diagnosis, I strongly believe my immune system had been faulty for at least ten years. There were other symptoms, debilitating fatigue and illness that went unexplained. At least now, I had a diagnosis and the journey began.
This blog is a step of faith for me. For a long time I didn't want anyone to know I was "sick." It was difficult enough for me to accept it. I refused to tell anyone. It took me a couple of years before I opened up and shared my diagnosis. However, what I have discovered is most people know nothing about this disease.
I hope my stories will encourage. I hope people who are unfamiliar with rheumatoid disease may learn something. I hope to meet others who share this journey. I want to make a difference in the lives of those who share this diagnosis, if only to encourage and listen.
There have been a lot of changes in my life since my diagnosis. I am learning to make adjustments, deal with the frustrations and understand new limitations. I'm learning to live a new normal.
Thanks for stopping by …..

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Accurate news is what newspapers are all about
Saturday May 26 2018
The business of a commercial newspaper is to sell to the public as much eye-opening information as possible on what occurs in your country and throughout the human world. It is, in short, to erase all questions from the minds of all readers. But to sell such information, you must knock your story into such a shape as to attract the senses of as many consumers as possible.
For what a newspaper purports to provide is important information. Tourists, for instance, are a source of that foreign exchange with which your government can, in turn, buy other vital consumer goods from those other countries in attractive quality and adequate quantity.
Consider, then, the caption on page 3 of the Daily Nation of May 19: "Ministry of Health PS Peter Kiplagat Tum addresses the Press together with the Parliamentary Health Committee chairperson Sabina Chege … during a week-long retreat with the National Assembly Departmental Committee on Health at Sarova at Whitesands, Mombasa, on May 15, 2018."
If you have just arrived in Kenya from Kamchatka, say, you will be completely mystified. What on this earth of ours is a "PS"? What information do those two letters convey to the reader, especially if he or she has just arrived in your country from across the seas? With the alleged word "PS", the writer and the sub-editor have terribly mystified and misled a whole lot of your consumers.
It raises troubling queries especially in the brains of those foreigners arriving in your country for the first time. I make that statement on behalf, especially, of the buyers who arrived in Kenya only yesterday from, say, Okinawa, Saskatchewan, San Diego and San Marino. I ask it for all those who hoped to depend on your newspaper for vital information about your country.
I mean especially those who arrived for the first time from, say, Okinawa, Ottawa and Oviedo. Just before landing, these human beings had hoped to glean some vital information about Kenya through the pages of your newspaper. They wanted to pick up everything, especially through the organs which purport to convey such information. That, I daresay, was the major reason the human arrivals rushed to buy your newspaper.
For, to remind you, adequate and accurate information is what your newspaper purports to be in the marketplace to sell. Indeed, this is the way in which your newspaper can help the government to market Kenya abroad. That is why all your writers and sub-editors must daily struggle extremely hard to ensure that what you sell to all your readers is genuine and accurate information, beautifully written, about your country.
Your newspaper must describe Kenya and its people, products and potentials fully, accurately and in a language. All the information must be written in captivating English (if that is the language you have latched onto for selling all your adverts, commentaries, features, news and other kinds of information publicly).
Philip Ochieng is a retired journalist. [email protected]


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My wife and I tell a story about how we only have 1 picture from our wedding. Initially the people we tell the story to think it's a joke and then they realize we're serious. We were given over 500 pictures from our wedding however, none were worthy of showing anyone or displaying in our home except our one "incidental image".
Say "thank you for celebrating with us" with style.
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Repatriation of Somali Refugees from Kenya
The Mogadishu-based The Heritage Institute published in February 2013 a study titled Hasty Repatriation: Kenya's Attempt to Send Somali Refugees Home. The report is critical of Kenya's plan to repatriate more than a half million Somali refugees in spite of continuing instability in Somalia. It also argues that the Somali government is not ready to accommodate all of these refugees.
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Gregory Maguire, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister. New York: HarperCollins, 1999.
"Beauty is no end in itself, but if it makes our lives less miserable so that we might be more kind—well, then, let's have beauty, painted on our porcelain, hanging on our walls, ringing through our stories. We are a sorry tribe of beasts. We need all the help we can get." Thus concludes Cinderella's stepsister, reflecting on their story.
Maguire, also the author of Wicked and Son of a Witch, tells this story from the inside. The action follows Iris, younger of two sisters who flee England with their mother under suspicious circumstances. Mother rapidly rises from a painter's housekeeper to wife of a tulip broker in her Dutch hometown, but disaster follows this family and even their most triumphant moments end badly. Sylvia Plath did something similar in her Transformations, reaching inside the psyche of storybook characters to unmask their motivations, but Maguire goes much further by creating a world where it is possible for ordinary stories of ambition, greed and betrayal to become myth within a single lifetime.
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Sir Harry Hotspur of Humblethwaite - Anthony Trollope
Something unique from Trollope: a short novel. This is a strength, because he's able to narrow his focus and concentrate on three people. A young woman falls in love with a ne'er-do-well; her father blocks her from marrying the man. Emily, George, and Sir Harry are engaged in a struggle so compelling that I was tempted to peek ahead to see what happened (I resisted). Actually, as we get to know George, he's much worse than a ne'er-do-well. But Emily, though she becomes aware of his faults, has given herself to him forever. The characters are in vises, ones made up of moral choices and matters of the heart, and Trollope turns the screws tighter and tighter. At the end I reluctantly accepted Emily's refusal to budge in her resolve – "reluctantly" because I doubted that a young, sensible woman would give up her life for love, especially when she becomes aware that her love has never been reciprocated. This was, for me, the only weak point in the novel; it shouldn't have been a tragedy, but Emily makes it one. I wondered how Trollope felt about her. Did she, in his eyes, embody a Victorian virtue?
Continental Drift - Russell Banks
Banks set out to write a major novel, a commentary on American life. After 400 pages he closes with the words: "Go, my book, and help destroy the world as it is" (italics the author's). Banks tackles something important – the values and dreams that determine the course of our lives – and does it in a way that's engrossing. The problem I had emerged gradually, and it involved the main character. Early on I began to dislike Bob Dubois; then I didn't respect him; then I didn't believe in him. His emotions – anger, discontent, confusion, longing, frustration, etc. – got to be overwhelming. I did like his wife and thought that she deserved a better man than conflicted Bob. Especially since he hasn't grasped the concept of being faithful (I could have done without the icky sex scenes). One of Bob's infidelities involves a black woman; the relationship is supposed to have depth but seems injected into the plot so that the author can pontificate on the subject of race relations. Banks belongs to the pile-it-on school of writing. Bob becomes a walking assemblage of problems and issues, and the predicament he's in deteriorates drastically. The ending is improbable and overwrought; instead of eliciting sorrow, I merely thought Bob' actions were incredibly dumb. So, sorry to say, this was a novel (and an author) that I became alienated from; those closing words – "Go, my book . . ." – struck me as mighty pretentious. Another major plot line involves Haitians trying to get to America. This, again, shows the scope and importance that Banks aims for (plus he's out to impress with his knowledge of Haitians). The suffering of these people is conveyed in all its horror (more piling on, but I suppose it's justified). However, the main character, Vanise, gradually becomes zombie-like, and I couldn't relate to a zombie. Her teenage cousin, Claude, was the person I most admired, and his death – which occurs offstage – was the only one that moved me.
The Sheltered Life - Ellen Glasgow
In Part I Glasgow has a nine-year-old girl observe the adult world; the reader sees problems that the child has inklings of. Though emotions were exaggerated, this section was fairly successful. I went into Part II with good will, but all I got were the musings of the elderly grandfather. His thoughts – about Life, unfulfilled hopes, a lost love, etc. – are expressed in a hypersensitive (and obscure) way: "Was this second self of his mind, as variable as the wind, as nebulous as mist, merely the forgotten consciousness of the poet who might have been?" It didn't take much of such rambling before I abandoned the book.
The Man Who Owned New York - John Jay Osborn, Jr.
This might have been a nice little diversion if the author hadn't set up expectations that aren't met. Take the title. The man who owns New York is Marsiglia, but the role he plays is so trifling that he could have been omitted from the novel. In the first paragraph it's stated that the main character, Robert Fox, "is losing his mind." It turns out that he has a few minor problems, but he's just fine. The woman he loves is said to have inherited some "black part" to her emotional makeup, but it turns out that she's eminently well-adjusted. The young associate lawyer-on-the-rise, initially depicted as eerily "perfect"and "robotic," turns out to be a nice guy with problems. As for the plot, a dangerous nut case is handled stupidly by supposedly smart people. They want to keep matters out of the newspaper and away from the police, but their actions lead to a fatal shooting in a town house where an auction is being held; the repercussions that would surely follow are swept under the rug. In fact, by the end of this book Osborn has swept far too many false leads and loose ends under rugs. This would be sloppy housekeeping; it's irresponsible writing.
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2/5/14 – Weekly Words of Wealth – Your Invisible Power
And happy Wednesday!
Genevieve Behrend, in her classic work, Your Invisible Power, tells us that order is the first law of the Universe. I love that because it suggests that there is a pattern to things and as I learn to relax into the natural order of life's goodness, I allow a greater space for Spirit to work.
The first order of business is to be very clear and intentional about the images I hold in mind. My world is a perfect reflection of the predominant thoughts I show across the movie screen of my mind. As I learn to choose intentionally those thoughts and feelings, I choose my experience.
Ms. Behrend says, "The exercise of the visualizing faculty keeps your mind in order, and attracts to you the things you need to make life more enjoyable in an orderly way. If you train yourself in practice of deliberately picturing your desire and carefully examining it, you will soon find your thoughts and desires come and proceed in a more orderly procession than ever before."
This week, I encourage you to continue to hone your skill of creating a very clear picture of your desired outcome. Take time each day to intentionally rehearse it in your mind. See it in crystal clear detail, and feel the feelings. Then, track the ideas that come to you, act on them quickly and celebrate the signs and successes along the way.
Here's to order in your dreaming and life,


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How you can help Sunbeams
If you would like to contribute to the work of Sunbeams there are several ways you can help us. You can make a donation, organise a fundraising event, or include Sunbeams in your will.
1. Make a donation
We receive no statutory funding and greatly appreciate any donations to help continue to deliver our projects to over 18,000 disadvantaged and disabled people every year – in hospices, day centres, hospitals, and care homes across the North West of England. Your money will help us to do more of what we are doing and also to set up new projects. You may like to donate towards the build of the Sunbeams Centre which will provide a sustainable legacy for our people and enable us to extend nationally and reach more people in need.
There are a number of different ways you can donate money to Sunbeams. These are described below.
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Fluorescent Polymer Detects Crime Scene Fingerprints• technewsdaily.com
The ridges on human fingertips, also called epidermal ridges or friction ridges, make the lines, whorls and swirls in these latent fingerprints. These patterns are virtually unique to each individual person (the chances of two people having the same prints are 64 billion to one), which makes fingerprints an excellent way to identify who was present at a crime scene. [See also: Crime Busters Embrace Social Media]


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Mexico and Morgan Guaranty Trust Co. last week agreed on a scheme, endorsed by the U.S. Treasury, to write off $5 billion to $10 billion of the $78 billion that Mexico owes to international banks. While the amounts involved are modest, the principle underlying the cooperative agreement marks a major conceptual and political turning point in the five-year-old debt crisis.
Until last week the big banks and the U.S. government had insisted that the major debtor nations could and should fully service their massive debts, and that moderate amounts of new lending were the best way to tide countries over while they worked to boost export earnings. The new approach, rather than piling on new debts, would slice the existing stock of debt.In effect, Morgan Guaranty and the U.S. Treasury have joined the debt-relief club.
Under the creative Mexican-Morgan initiative, Mexico will offer to exchange its debts for up to $10 billion worth of 20-year Mexican bonds at 50 to 70 cents on the dollar. The new Mexican paper will be backed by an equal amount of U.S. Treasury bonds, which Mexico will purchase with $2 billion down and place in safekeeping with the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Thus, with $2 billion, Mexico could retire about $7 billion in debt.


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Planning and Development, August 14th 2017Agenda and Meeting Minutes
Draft minutes will be published within 7 working days after a meeting. Approved minutes will be published within 3 working days of the next meeting.
Planning and Development Committee Minutes
- Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on the 14th August 2017
- in the Council Chamber, Kesgrave Town Council
Councillors Present:
- Archer A Athwall
- N Beecroft-Smith (Chairman of the Council)
- G Derrick
- G Hamilton (Apologies)
- P Mills
- R Patten
- I Wallace (No Apologies given and Not Present)
In Attendance:
Mrs S Clements – Town Clerk
- Welcome and Apologies for Absence – The Chairman welcomed those present to the Meeting. An apology for absence was received from Councillor Hamilton. Councillor Wallace was not present and did not send an apology for absence.
- Declaration of Interests – There were no declarations of interest made.
- Minutes of the Last Meeting held on the 31st July 2017 – These Minutes were received, considered and approved by the Committee, following the vote. (Copy in Minute Book).
- Clerks Report/Update/Matters Arising –
Minute Number 5 – 79 Dobbs Lane – Breach of Planning and Revisions – The Committee noted that there were no further updates.
- Members of the Public –
- Copy Letters of Objection/In Support/Observations – The Committee received noted there were no letters of objection.
- Schedule of Applications/Proposals – The Committee considered and made its formal comments/recommendations to the Local Planning Authority – (LPA). (Copy in Minute Book).
- Schedule of Planning Decisions – The Committee noted the updates. (Copy in Minute Book).
- Referral to Planning Committee of the LPA (Local Planning Authority) as opposed to Officer Delegated or The Planning Inspectorate – The Committee noted the following application will be determined by the next LPA's Planning Committee Meeting:-
Application DC/17/2224/OUT – 165 Main Road – Outline Application – Use of land for the erection of two dwellings with associated garaging/parking (existing single-storey annex to be demolished). Construction of access drive – The Committee is aware that at its Meeting on the 19th June 2017, it considered that this proposal should be refused.
Application DC/17/2905/FUL – 63 Bell Lane – Conversion of double garage into room, replace flat roof with pitch roof to front of property over garage, front hall two storey extension and velux windows to rear main roof, replace windows to front elevation – The Committee is aware that at its Meeting on the 31st July 2017, it considered that this proposal should be agreed. However, the LPA is considering escalating the application to its Planning Committee, where this referral has likely been referred as a result of a local resident's objections.
- Public Inquiry – Appeal Reference: APP/J3530/W/16/3160194: Land to The East of Bell Lane – The Committee noted that the Inquiry closed on the 11th August 2017. Councillor Patten attended on the 8th, 9th and 10th August 2017 on behalf of the Town Council. Jane Cody – a local resident attended the Inquiry on the 8th, 9th and 10th August 2017. On the 11th August 2017 Jane Cody gave a telephone interview to BBC Radio Suffolk and Councillor Patten and the Clerk met at Long Strops and were involved with a live Radio interview. (Councillor Mills attended on the 8th August 2017 in order to support Councillor Patten). The Inspector laid out the timetable of events and stated that he had already conducted an independent site visit. The enquiry began on the 8th August by hearing the opening statements from the two main parties. The LPA then made its case and their lead Officer – Ben Woolnough, was cross-examined by the appellant. On the 9th August Councillor Patten spoke on behalf of the Town Council and refuted evidence that the main parties had agreed upon. Namely that the Appeal site was in a non-sustainable location. She also argued the case for a plan-led development and the principle of Neighbourhood Planning, citing examples of the possible harm in not doing so.
Jane Cody (Local Resident) and Sue Hall (the Town Council's Transport Liaison Officer and Local Resident) also gave verbal submissions which disputed the appellant's claim that the Appeal site was non-sustainable. On the 10th August, the Inquiry opened at 9.30am with the statement from the appellant's chief witness. There was then be the opportunity to cross-examine the witness. A round-table Hearing on the 5 Years Land Supply took place on the 10th August. The appellant has amended its evidence based on the submission of Councillor Patten relating to the nearest dentist. The Inquiry closed on the 10th August 2017. The LPA has advised that the outcome of the Inquiry is likely to be during week commencing the 11th September 2017. The Committee thanked Councillor Patten for the large amount of time expended, her professionalism and expertise in representing the Town Council at the Inquiry. The Committee also expressed its appreciation to Sue Hall and Jane Cody.
- Neighbourhood Plan Working Party – The Committee is aware that the next Working Party Meeting will be on Tuesday, 5th September 2017 at 6.30pm at the Town Council offices. Members of the Working Party updated the Committee with regard to the current work in progress following the recent public engagement and consultation sessions.
- Adastral Park Development, Martlesham Heath (CEG Planning Application) –The Committee received and noted the latest response from to the LPA from Martlesham Parish Council.
- Transport and Pedestrian Matters – The Committee received, considered and agreed, following the vote, the Notes/Minutes (Copies Attached), following on from the last Working Party Meeting held on the 31st July 2017. Councillors noted the following updates and matters arising since the 31st July 2017:-
HGV Learner Vehicle Survey – The Highways Department of the County Council has advised that a "Tube Survey" would be able to differentiate between various types of vehicles and would cost £360. This Survey would give a breakdown of vehicle type and not specific companies, such as those companies who carry out HGV Training. If further Surveys are required thereafter the cost would be £170. The County Council is unable to carry out destination/route Surveys. If this sort of Survey is preferred by the Town Council, then the County Council will provide details of commercial companies who may be able to provide costings. This was a matter raised at the Kesgrave Annual Town Meeting by local residents in April 2017. These details will be brought back to the next Kesgrave Annual Town Meeting in April 2018, for residents to decide if they would wish to progress this Survey any further. It should be noted that the Clerk contacted three HGV testing companies. These were Essex Driver, Felixstowe
Goldstar and Hamilton's. They all advised that they were only able to use the routes as instructed to them by national government. An email from the relevant national government department to the Town Council confirms this.
"Respect" Cones – The Clerk has contacted Stowmarket Town Council as she was advised via Councillor Comber and the Woodbridge and District Anti-Social Behaviour Group that Stowmarket have trialled these Cones and this follows the request made by Councillor Comber. Stowmarket Town Council has advised that they have a green painted Respect Zone situated in one of the Mid Suffolk District Council's car parks in Stowmarket and as far as the Town Council can ascertain there has been a reduction in noise and nuisance behaviour in the area, but this may have coincided with the restaurant chain Prezzo also opening adjacent to the car park. Stowmarket advise that with regard to the Respect Cones, Abbots Hall Primary School in Stowmarket purchased some of these a while ago. The Clerk has contacted Abbots Hall Primary School asking for some feedback.
Cycle Racks – Town Council Offices – The Clerk has already updated Jane Cody – Local Resident, who asked for an update about cycle racks installed at the Town Council Offices, where there are four racks. The Clerk is aware that only one or two of these are currently being used at any one time.
Schedule of Meetings – Transport and Pedestrian Working Party Meetings – The Clerk has updated Councillor Becky Patten and explained that she expends a large amount of time progressing various outstanding matters outside of actual meetings. Councillor Patten has asked for an ongoing Agenda to be included on the Town Council's
Planning and Development Committee Meeting Agenda, so that updates regarding transport and pedestrian matters may be communicated on a more regular basis. As the Transport and Pedestrian Working Party formerly reports to the Council's Planning and Development Committee Meeting, this makes good sense and will reassure the Town Council that projects are proceeding and being actioned.
Community Speed Watch Scheme – It was noted that asking for additional volunteers' is an ongoing process. PCSO Sarbutts also proactively asks local people who raise concerns about speeding, if they would be interested in assisting. Under the terms of this scheme, volunteers from Kesgrave assist at Rushmere St Andrew and vice versa. An article will again be included in the next edition of local media releases.
Air Quality Matters – The Clerk has received information from the District Council's
Environmental Protect Office and this information has been sent out relating to 6 months (Jan-Jun 2017) of monitoring data for sites in Kesgrave, where the District Council are comfortable to disclose these results to the Town Council.
However, there are a couple of very significant caveats with this data, which mean that they are not a valid basis for forming any accurate opinions on the current air quality situation in Kesgrave. The raw results are monthly mean nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations recorded at sites in Kesgrave January – June 2017. The results are expressed as micrograms per cubic metre (µg/m3). (These figures have not been adjusted for bias.)
Sinks Pitt Footpath/Rights of Way – The Clerk has liaised and met with Michael Rayment – the Town Council's Footpath Warden regarding the concerns expressed by Councillor Comber and in readiness for updates at the next Working Party Meeting. Site Meetings are currently being arranged with the County Council, the District Council and Trucks R Us – the owners of Sinks Pitt. Generally, on the matter of Footpaths and Rights of Way, it has been noted that a Waymark or Sign Post is needed almost opposite the Pumphouse. The entrance to the Footpath around the Quarry is not currently a metre wide as required. Clearance of the Footpath around Firecrest Nursery, (Walk 4 of the Parish Walks), Little Bealings is required. The gate of the Footpath needs fixing at the point of joining the path alongside the Park and Ride carpark and there is also some clearance work which is needed along this path. A Footpath Sign is needed at the entrance of the Park and Ride entrance/exit. There is an aluminium sign advertising the Park and Ride on the Footpath. The Sign is needed on the left. There is an obstruction to the Footpath at the A1214 junction opposite Ropes Drive East.
Foxhall Road Safety Issues with Bell Lane – Following some investigative work to Suffolk County Council, the Clerk advised that the Suffolk Roadsafe Board is a non-statutory Board which was created in May 2007 to bring together the main agencies involved in road safety in the county. It comprises representatives from Suffolk Constabulary, Suffolk County Council, Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, the Highways Agency, the East of England Ambulance Service and the Police and Crime Commissioner. There is a core of board members who attend the Suffolk Roadsafe Board with additional officer support. The current elected members are the Chair: Councillor James Finch – Suffolk County Council (Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport). Members are: Tim Passmore, Police and Crime Commissioner, and Councillor Matthew Hicks – Suffolk County Council (Cabinet Member for Environment and Public Protection). The aim of the partnership is to make the roads of Suffolk safer for all, with each of the partners having specific duties and capabilities. The Board's function is to oversee the strategy development and implementation, and ensure there is co-ordination between the partners. This means that, particularly in a time of restrained budgets, the most efficient use of resources can be achieved. Details of the road safety strategy can be found at http://www.suffolkroadsafe.net/suffolk-info/strategy/ and information about casualties can be found at http://www.suffolkroadsafe.net/suffolk-info/collisions/ If the Town Council require details of recorded accidents in Kesgrave then Crashmap is a good starting point. The County Council has more detailed information.
Suffolk County Council Highways Department – In due course and once the Highways Department restructure is embedded, (end of September 2017), a request to the County Council for an organisational structure chart for the Highways and Transportation Team and so the Working Party can understand the differences.
Ropes Drive – Cycle Track Markings, Highways Ref 176692 – St William Court, Ropes Drive/Main Road, Kesgrave – The County Council Highways advised on the 11th August 2017 that there is no planned date or indication of any date for this work.
Cycle Track Markings Generally – The County Council Highways advised on the 11th August 2017 that there will be no planned work until after the 4th September 2017 when the Officer Restructure has been completed and finalised.
Dodson Vale – The Clerk has asked for the overgrown vegetation to be cut back.
Foxhall Road Safety Issues with Bell Lane – Following an enquiry from the Town Council, it seems unlikely that the County Council will make any highway safety measures at this junction unless the Planning Inspectorate agrees to the proposal for 300 dwellings off of Bell Lane. (The Public Inquiry is currently underway – 8th – 11th August 2017). The Highway Authority currently has no budget for any adjustments at this junction.
Brightwell, Foxhall and Purdis Farm Parish Council – Brightwell, Foxhall and Purdis Farm Parish Council via the Transport and Pedestrian Working Party has asked this Council's Town Clerk to action various matters on its behalf, which has clearly added to her workload pressures. This Council's Clerk has actioned the following items:
- Ask the County Council to provide a quotation for the rewording of the signage to explain the request to have vehicle lights on at the Foxhall Road junction with Bell Lane.
- The request for a replacement of the existing sign and a new sign at the above junction.
- A quotation from the County Council to change the speed limits in this area.
- A request for the County Council to confirm the rural classification of this road (Foxhall Road junction with Bell Lane).
- Asking the County Council to cut back vegetation to improve visibility at the junction.
- The Town Clerk has also escalated and reported to the Enforcement Team at the LPA the alleged unauthorised advertising signage (A Boards) at the said junction. The LPA confirmed on the 10th August 2017 that the Enforcement Team will investigate this alleged breach further.
- East Anglia Three Offshore Wind Farm – The Committee noted that this application has now been approved by the Secretary of State. The cables will run through Martlesham, Great and Little Bealings, Playford, Culpo and Tuddenham.
- Application DC/17/2065/FUL – 1 St Lawrence Green – Single storey side/rear extension & side extension at first floor level & associated alterations – The Committee is aware that at its Meeting on the 5th June 2017, it recommended refusal. The Clerk advised the Meeting that this proposal was considered at the LPA's Referral
Panel on the 8th August 2017. It was agreed that the application will be delegated to Officers for determination. LPA Officers have agreed that the proposal is policy compliant under DM21, and the concerns regarding the drop kerb have been overcome by the amended plans. Therefore, the LPA consider there is no justification to require the item to be taken to its next Planning Committee.
- Date of Next Meeting – The next Planning and Development Committee Meeting will be held on Monday, 4th September 2017 at 6.15pm.
- Agenda Items for Next Meeting – Councillor Archer asked for an item to be included on the next agenda relating to the adopted Local Plan and Policies. Councillor Patten asked for an agenda item relating to the LPA Issues and Options Site document, which is due to be issued on the 18th August 2017.
There being no other business, the Meeting closed at 7.02pm.
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Registration Open for RHLL's Spring 2016 Season
Registration for Reston-Herndon Little League's Spring 2016 Baseball Season is now open.
Families that register their players before December 31 will receive a 10% discount on registration fees in all divisions of play.
Reston-Herndon Little League (RHLL) serves families in the Reston and Herndon areas. RHLL is a proud member of Virginia Little League District 4.
RHLL provides the best in baseball instruction, development, and competition in the Reston and Herndon areas. Players ages 4 – 12 may play RHLL baseball.
RHLL also offers a Challenger baseball division. Challenger registration is always open.
To determine your player's league age, please go here and scroll to 2016 Little League Age Chart.
To read about RHLL's divisions of play, please go here.
You will notice a change in our registration system. RHLL is now using TeamSnap, an online management tool for sports and groups that takes every possible aspect of team organization, simplifies it and makes it available to everyone.
Many of our managers have been using it for years to streamline communications and scheduling with busy baseball families.
This year, we are adopting TeamSnap for every team, and we are beginning our phased migration by providing registration via TeamSnap, starting today.
Register your player for RHLL spring baseball today!
Thank you,
Jason Walker
Reston-Herndon LL President
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Why is it that vegetarians are still ostracised at Christmas? People who are normally perfectly accepting suddenly start raising eyebrows and incredulously asking : "But how do you LIVE without pigs in blankets?" You become the eccentric colleague. The hippy friend.
I've had some interesting vegetarian Christmas meals over the years. The first year I turned veggie, my poor Grandma was horrified. I remember her saying: "So, you'll just have one slice of turkey?" and when I politely declined: "Well, you WILL have some nice gravy on those potatoes, won't you?" Funnily enough, I wasn't keen.
A vegetarian in France
Then, there was the year in France. Which was my own fault really, because France just doesn't DO vegetarianism. I was living in a youth hostel, and generally cooked for myself, but decided to join in with the festivities in the canteen after the chef persuaded me she'd rustle up something veggie.
As my friends were heartily tucking into salmon, turkey and foie gras, I was given a slightly soggy omelette, with a couple of token green beans on the side. But I was grateful to these militant carnivores for making the effort!
Soggy nutroast
This year didn't go much better. Last week, I went out for a Christmas meal with some friends. The veggie option on the menu looked like a solid, if slightly uninspired, choice. Nut roast – can't really go wrong. Or so I thought.
Unfortunately, the kitchen seemed to have been so busy with the turkey, they'd decided to buy in a frozen nut roast, and then not really bothered to cook it properly, so it was still frozen in the middle. Then they tried to cover up the dreary greyish presentation with some congealed vegetarian gravy. Yum.
The work Christmas meal
The work Christmas meal was slightly better. The leek and potato soup was actually a delicious starter, but then they forgot my main course, and everyone else had finished their turkey by the time my meal was brought out of the kitchen by a rather fraught waitress.
But I have high hopes for tomorrow. My Mum's making a chestnut roast with all the trimmings, which sounds delicious. So tell all those carnivores, life goes on without pigs in blankets! Merry Christmas!


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The uniform of the Hooters Girls has become a hot topic in Hong Kong.
The US eatery chain, coming soon to the city, trades on the sex appeal of its waitresses, earning itself the title of the first chain of breastaurants.
So how will nature and nurture combine to affect its earnings?
Professor Michael Lynn of Cornell University surveyed 374 waitresses and found that those with larger bra sizes received higher tips.
The hourly salaries of Hooters Girls are similar to those of waitresses at other restaurants, but their earnings from tips are way higher.
Attractive men and women are paid 10 percent more than others for the same work — the so-called beauty premium.
On the other hand, people who are less attractive face a higher chance of becoming prisoners, research shows.
Movies, which have never been known for realism in casting, hire good-looking actors, even if they cost more, to play criminals — so as to lure viewers rather than drive them away.
Now, while, as the old saying goes, "beauty is in the eye of the beholder", height should be less subjective.
However, there is also a height premium in the labor market.
Research has found that each extra inch of height is associated with an increase of 1-2 percent in average hourly earnings — for men and women.
Taller men and women are paid higher hourly rates and usually work longer hours.
A separate study shows that there was a higher crime rate among shorter Americans in the 19th century.
There are various biases baked into the beauty premium, the noted economist Daniel Hamermesh said.
The beauty premium stems from the fact that we rely too much on first impressions and judge people by their appearances. That's why there is a vast market for plastic surgery.
The height premium can be explained largely by the association between height and self-confidence.
Taller girls and boys tend to be more confident at school and in social networking.
Another explanation is that healthier, better nourished children are significantly more likely to reach both their height potential and their cognitive potential.
If someone lacks the advantages provided by nature and nurture, they might be driven more easily to commit crimes because of gloomy job prospects.
As globalization continues, Hooters Girls are spreading across the world.
However, that won't have a major impact on a city's income gap, as Hooters Girls can serve only a limited number of tables.
National Basketball Association stars are just a few inches taller than ordinary guys, and an attractive appearance can make you one of the world's movie stars.
Globalization has indeed widened the income gap, but only in sectors where a superstar effect can multiply the effects of the height or beauty premium.
This article appeared in the Hong Kong Economic Journal on Feb. 17.
Translation by Julie Zhu
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Hotel Himgiri in Manali, is a superb hotel. In Manali, Hotel Himgiri offers online booking and comfortable living. Contact Hotel Himgiri in Manali for tariffs.
Hotel Himgiri is a splendid 3-star property that epitomizes comfort. Offering a beautiful view of the Mall road and snow capped mountains, the hotel has all the necessary amenities for its patrons. Its location is one of the best features as local attractions can be visited very easily from the hotel. One of the travelers believes that the hotel is an excellent property with amazing location.
Lively movement on and around Mall road provides a bright touch to the hotel. Hotel Himgiri features Travel Desk, daily housekeeping and round the clock Front Desk. The in-house restaurant serves delicious food to the travelers. Other facilities offered to the guests are laundry and parking.
Hotel Himgiri is located right on the Mall road, near Telephone Exchange in Manali. Sightseeing places close to the resort are Temple of Maharishi Manu, Vashisht Temple and Naggar Castle.


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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Pinterest success
If you are a Pinterest user you probably understand what I am about to say. There are a lot of great things on Pinterest. A lot. Which means you can spend a lot of time going through them. I have spent my fair share, actually much more than my fair share of mornings with my cup of tea looking through more great ideas or recipes that I can pin. And pin I do. I have boards for recipes, clever home organizing, kid party ideas, crafty things, the list goes on. But where I tend to fail is in the execution of all these ideas. I guess you actually have to stop pinning for a while and start doing.
Well, I'll have you know I did just that this week.
Meyer lemon cranberry mini cake donuts. Inspired by Pinterest.
I made 48 of these little sweets and they were all devoured before the day was over.
Posted by Heidy at Thursday, January 24, 2013
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I'll check that one out - baked not fried, right?
- January 26, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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Our intention is to acquire and make available ALL picture books featuring indigenous people and people of color published in the U.S. since 2002, including reprints. Inclusion of a title in the collection DOES NOT EQUAL recommendation. See our related readings page for suggested links for evaluating books.
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Non-Fiction 16
Sam & Eva
Sam does not want Eva to add to his drawing, but when the scene comes to life and gets out of control, she helps him escape
Mrs. Katz and Tush
A long-lasting friendship develops between Larnel, a young African-American boy, and Mrs. Katz, a lonely Jewish widow, when Larnel presents Mrs. Katz with a scrawny kitten without a tail
Under the quilt of night
A young girl flees from the farm where she has been worked as a slave and uses the Underground Railroad to escape to freedom in the north. Award-winning duo Deborah Hopkinson and James E. Ransome combine their talents once more for this sequel to the best-selling Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt. Traveling late one night, a runaway slave girl spies a quilt hanging outside a house. The quilt's center is a striking deep blue -- a sign that the people inside are willing to help her escape. Can she bravely navaigate the complex world of the Underground Railroad and lead her family to freedom?
The typewriter
In this picture book with few words, three children find a typewriter on a carousel, and begin an adventure that helps them discover the wonder of words
The rabbit-hole golf course
"In the big old ute, on the long red road, in the desert of my home, we all set off for the rabbit-hole golf course. It's the best place around here to find rabbits. We sit by the holes, we dig, we wait ... Thump tick, thump tick, thump tick Where are all the rabbits? A warm and funny Australian story"--Back cover
"The inspiring, true story of how a remarkable friendship between Ella Fitzgerald and Marilyn Monroe was born - and how they worked together to overcome prejudice and adversity"--Book jacket
Niko draws a feeling
"No one understands the abstract pictures that Niko draws until a new friend sees the thought and feeling within his shapes and forms"--Provided by publisher
How the queen found the perfect cup of tea
A pampered queen sets out in a hot air balloon with her butler, James, in search of the perfect cup of tea and after stopping in Japan, India, and England, she returns home knowing exactly what she has been missing.
Say yes
"Once there were two little girls who were best friends. They did everything together. As they got older they weren't allowed to do the same things anymore. Because they looked different. Because of the law. This is a story about the landmark 1967 Referendum, the two women who came together to change the law...and how the Australian people said YES"--Back cover
Chicken soup, chicken soup
"Two grandmas. Two delicious recipes. Sophie loves Bubbe's Jewish chicken soup, made with kreplach. She also loves Nai Nai's Chinese chicken soup, with wonton. But don't tell Bubbe and Nai Nai that their soups are the same!"-- Provided by publisher


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This is the Disney animated tale of the romance between a young American Indian woman named Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith, who journeyed to the New World with other settlers to begin fresh lives. Her powerful father, Chief Powhatan, disapproves of their relationship and wants her to marry a native warrior. Meanwhile, Smith's fellow Englishmen hope to rob the Native Americans of their gold. Can Pocahontas' love for Smith save the day? Written by Jwelch5742
In the walled city of Thneed-Ville, where everything is artificial and even the air is a commodity, a boy named Ted hopes to win the heart of his dream girl, Audrey. When he learns of her wish to see a real tree, Ted seeks out the Once-ler, a ruined old businessman outside of town in a stark wasteland. Upon hearing of how the hermit gave into his greed for profits and devastated the land over the protests of the Lorax, Ted is inspired to undo the disaster. However, the greedy Mayor of Thneed-Ville, Aloysius O'Hare, has made his fortune exploiting the environmental collapse and is determined to stop the boy from undermining his business. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])
Simba and Nala have a daughter, Kiara. Timon and Pumbaa are assigned to be her babysitters, but she easily escapes their care and ventures into the forbidden lands. There she meets a lion cub named Kovu and they become friends. What she and her parents do not know is that Kovu is the son of Zira - a banished follower of the now-dead Scar. She plans to raise Kovu to overthrow Simba and become the king of the Pride Lands. This tests not only Kiara and Kovu's relationship as they mature, but Simba's relationship with his daughter. Written by Rori Stevens
When Fiona's father and King of Far Far Away passes away, the clumsy Shrek becomes the immediate successor of the throne. However, Shrek decides to find the legitimate heir Artie in a distant kingdom with his friends Donkey and Puss in Boots to be able return to his beloved house in the swamp with the pregnant Fiona. Meanwhile, the envious and ambitious Prince Charming joins the villains of the fairytales plotting a coup d'état to become the new king. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Ash Ketchum, a kid from Pallet Town, embarks on a journey across the Kanto region to become a Pokemon Master. With his partner Pikachu, who at first hated Ash. But the bond of Pikachu and Ash builds as they travel to beat gyms and enter the league of Kanto. Written by William
The movie explores Cinderella's "happily ever after" life as a princess in three stories, with help from the Fairy Godmother. First, Cinderella's awkward first days at the palace, when she tried so hard to fit in that she forgot to be herself. Second, how Jaq felt so left out that he wished to be a human. Third, how Cinderella taught one of her nasty stepsisters how to smile which leads to her own true love. Written by Britney
Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game's perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes... so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness. He sneaks into the game with a simple plan -- win a medal -- but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade. Ralph's only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking "glitch" from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy. But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it's "Game Over" for the entire arcade? Written by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Perry's worst fear comes true when Phineas and Ferb find out that he is in fact Secret Agent P, but that soon pales in comparison during a trip to the 2nd dimension where Perry finds out that Dr. Doofenshmirtz is truly evil and successful. Written by smcarter1966
Robin Hood, a merry man who steals from the rich to give to the poor, has a new capable sidekick, Jerry. The evil king deduces, in his own words "brilliantly", that the best way to deal with this new threat is a cat, so he hires Tom.
The beautiful and kindhearted princess Snow White charms every creature in the kingdom except one - her jealous stepmother, the Queen. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest, where she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs - Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. But when the Queen tricks Snow White with an enchanted apple, only the magic of true love's kiss can save her! Written by Lesley (from the back of the Snow White DVD)
Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find out that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot! He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy's initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. is on their tail as Adam's traces have led them to Bigfoot! Written by Studiocanal
It's Anna's birthday and Elsa plans to throw her the perfect surprise party with the help of Kristoff and Olaf. However, after planning the huge party and as Anna is being led on a "party treasure hunt," Elsa finds that she has caught a cold. She starts sneezing and produces a group of small, cute snow people, much like Olaf, with each sneeze. After some near-misses, a very exhausted Elsa finally makes it with Anna to the courtyard where the party has been arranged. It is a big hit, and at last Anna manages to convince Elsa into letting her to lead her to bed and take care of her. Meanwhile, Olaf has taken the tiny snow creatures under his wing and takes them to Elsa's ice castle with the help of Kristoff. Written by shuwey
Set in Scotland in a rugged and mythical time, "Brave" features Merida, an aspiring archer and impetuous daughter of royalty. Merida makes a reckless choice that unleashes unintended peril and forces her to spring into action to set things right. Written by Walt Disney Pictures
When the bee Barry B. Benson graduates from college, he finds that he will have only one job for his entire life, and absolutely disappointed, he joins the team responsible for bringing the honey and pollination of the flowers to visit the world outside the hive. Once in Manhattan, he is saved by the florist Vanessa and he breaks the bee law to thank Vanessa. They become friends and Barry discovers that humans exploit bees to sell the honey they produce. Barry decides to sue the human race, with destructive consequences to nature. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
After a fierce battle in a power plant with Dr. Animo, Ben notices something strange happening with the Omnitrix but doesn't tell anyone (except Gwen and Grandpa Max). Tetrax arrives, drawn to the self-destruct signal broadcast by the Omnitrix. He takes Ben to go find the creator of the Omnitrix and fix it before it destroys itself, Ben, and the universe along with it (with Gwen stowing aboard to help her cousin). Written by Jesse Sanchez / revised by statmanjeff
In the town of Blithe Hollow, Norman Babcock is a boy who can speak to the dead, but no one besides his eccentric new friend, Neil, believes his ability is real. One day, Norman's estranged eccentric uncle tells him of an important annual ritual he must take up to protect the town from a curse cast by a witch it condemned centuries ago. Eventually, Norman decides to cooperate, but things don't go according to plan. Now, a magic storm of the witch threatens Blithe Hollow as the accursed dead rise. Together with unexpected new companions, Norman struggles to save his town, only to discover the horrific truth of the curse. With that insight, Norman must resolve the crisis for good as only he can. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])
DRAWN TOGETHER (eight episodes) - This is the true story of eight characters, picked to live in a house to find out what happens when people stop being real and start getting animated. Presented as if it were a real Primetime reality series, Drawn Together answers the question of what happens when eight completely different cartoon characters from various genres and styles live together and have their lives filmed for the entire world to see. Captures the daily adventures of eight mismatched cartoon characters using the dramatic storytelling conventions of established reality television shows. The housemates include: Captain Hero, a not so moral do-gooder reminiscent of the Saturday morning TV super heroes of the 70's; Clara, a 20 year old sweet and naive fairy-tale princess; Toot, a black and white pudgy heart throb from the 20's; Foxxy Love, a sexy mystery solving musician; Spanky Ham, a foul-mouthed Internet download pig; Ling-Ling, an adorable Asian trading card ... Written by Anonymous
Ohhhh, Mama! Johnny Bravo is a blond egomaniac who just loves pretty women. With spoofs of Schoolhouse Rock, The Twilight Zone, and other television shows and movies, Johnny Bravo, along with his mother Bunny and his cute neighbor Suzy, Johnny learns more about life - the hard way. Written by Ian Pugh
The adventures of average suburban boy Johnny Test, who wittingly plays test subject for his genius twin sisters' various experiments, reluctantly fighting evil villains in the process.
The further misadventures of various Lion King characters.
The Aqua Teen Hunger Force debuted on episode 92 Baffler Meal of the cartoon talk-show Space Ghost Coast to Coast According to TVtome.com, Master Shake is portrayed as being a chocolate milkshake in this episode, although he's a pistachio shake in the series Written by [email protected]
Jim Lake Jr. is an ordinary kid with a busy Mom and a yearning to have more adventure in his life. As it happens, Jim gets more than he wished when he finds a magic amulet under a bridge.calling to him. With that discovery, Jim finds himself recruited as the next. and first human, Troll Hunter, the champion of the Troll world. Together with his friend, Toby Domzalski, Jim discovers the world of Troll Market, where he begins his training under the tutelage of his new mentors, Blinky and AAARRRGGHH!!!, who also tell him of the threat of the Gumm Gumms, who scheme to release their leader, Gunmar the Black, to conquer both the Troll and Human worlds. In the struggle ahead, Jim and his friends will discover enemies and friends where they least expect them as their shadow war draws ever greater danger and complications into all their lives. Written by Kenneth Chisholm ([email protected])
The adventures of Ariel and her friends at the age of fourteen. From her first known trouble with Ursula to her collection of human objects, the show illustrates the princess's journey as she finishes growing up. It also introduced new characters such as Ariel's merboy friend (an orphan named Urchin who her family all saw as a little brother), the snobbish merteen called Pearl, the mobster lobster, Evil Manta, Sebastian's family, and an orca Ariel titled Spot. Written by Max Vaughn
While Aladdin may still be living on the streets of Agrabah, he is now engaged to the beautiful and spirited Princess Jasmine. Al and Jasmine, along with monkey sidekick Abu, the Magic Carpet, the fast-talking, shape-shifting Genie, and Iago the short-tempered parrot continue their adventures exploring the world and protecting Agrabah. Written by Jwelch5742
The story follows Eren Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman entering Titan Junior High, a school where humans and Titans study in the same area in coexistence. Because of a traumatic event, where the Colossal Titan ate his lunch back in middle school, Eren hates the Titans, and is constantly trying to find a way to rid the earth of their kind. Because of this, he has a hard time making friends, much to Mikasa's worry.
The Rescue Bots are Transformers that work with a family of heroes to rescue humans from disasters. These non-violent Transformer stories are aimed at preschool viewers.
Vixen is based on the DC Character Mari McCabe / Vixen, a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to mimic the abilities of any animal that has ever lived on Earth. The series is set in the same fictional universe as Arrow, The Flash, and Legends of Tomorrow.
Follows the adventures of the Cuylers, an impoverished and dysfunctional family of anthropomorphic, air-breathing, redneck squids who live in a rural Appalachian community in the state of Georgia.


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Cheap food key to rising obesity rate
A new scientific review concludes that a main reason for the obesity epidemic in the United States is the access of Americans to cheap food.
The review, published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians notes two in three Americans are now overweight or obese, with rates climbing steadily over the past several decades. Many factors, including automobiles, television, fast food, computer use, vending machines, suburban subdivisions and portion size – have all been said to contribute to obesity in this country. But after analysis of numerous factors, the researchers concluded that widespread availability of inexpensive food appears to have the strongest link to the rise in obesity. s condition.
"Americans are spending a smaller share of their income on food than any other society in history or anywhere else in the world, yet get more for it," the study's authors wrote.
In the 1930s Americans spent about 25 percent of their disposable income on food; now the figure is closer to 10 percent.
"In examining time trends for which there are data," the report noted, "what jumps out are changes in food availabillity, in particular the increase in caloric sweeteners and carbohydrates."
Based on their research, the scientists suggested that encouraging people to eat more fruit and vegetables or exercising more would not be as effective as discouraging them from consuming sugar-sweetened drinks and salted snacks.
NEXT: Height hormone may provide target for fighting cancer, diabetes
Sourced from: Science Daily, Inexpensive food a key factor in rising obesity


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Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have signed 14 instruments, including one between Shipping Corporations of the two countries.
The signing ceremony was held at the Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's office.
Foreign Secretary M Shahidul Haque said the two countries have also agreed to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) within this year to boost trade cooperation.
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in Dhaka on a three-day state visit on Thursday, highlighting the growing ties between Dhaka and Colombo.
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I haven't heard from him this week and I haven't chased as trying to stick to my word to see if he misses me etc, how else will he know?
His parents and mutual friends know. I miss him so much but he needs to work out what he wants on his own as I think he is having some commitment pressure issues. I just worry he will give up now.
Most Helpful Guy
I emailed her. She never responded. Well, then again, she wasn't really my girlfriend. She just used me.
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Heya, well I'm going through a similar thing right now. We argued and I told him to go to stop the constant arguing, we said we would see what happens. I messaged him and wrote a letter saying a few things and now he has not responded for a few days.
I think the best thing to do is to give him time and space. Now you feel sad and you miss why you had, just even having his presence there was a comfort you miss. It will get easier, stay busy and strong. He will eventually contact you but now he is hurting also and has gone into his man cave.
I have one fear though I am not sure you share the same? I fear he will find someone else and forget me... I try to reassure myself that I am a good girl for him and he knows it. Just the distance and ability not to talk is torturing.
Men are complex, I am sure with time he will miss what you both had. Men tend to take a little longer than us complex creatures to process things.. or they just do it in their own ways. No matter what use this as time to improve yourself and focus on you for a while. Have a cry if you need too. <3
Bless you I feel your pain. Thanks for the reply.
He isn't speaking to me at all and doesn't speak to exes. It was a silly break up in my eyes he has a lot going on and we was looking so houses then he said he didn't know how he felt about me anymore amd said he wants to be alone etc. Wouldn't speak to me or anything. Been five years this month though so it's hard just to walk away but I need to see what he does. Every time I contact him I know I won't get a reply so I have stopped contacting. Xx
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That's very good to keep focusing on other things. Keep it up. Remember that you did have quite a history and some mutual friends and ties. Chances are that you'll be able to talk to him again at some point, just try not to push it and keep yourself busy so that you can be at your best whenever that opportunity arises.
@ak666 we don't really have any mutual friends as he hasn't really got many friends. His got like two friends one of which has never had a girlfriend and the other believes women belong in the kitchen and just wants his mate back down the pub. He will need to work this one out on his own. Xx


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is it possible use another ads for examble leadbolt?
Here is the list of available ad providers: https://docs.coronalabs.com/plugin/index.html You can use them with minor code modifications
Hi – I've modified track1 using Level Director but as the cars are driving around it ( a few seconds after begining) I get a prompt the Corona Simulator (also a similar message on a real device) play.lua:380: attempt to index upvalue 'target' (a nil value) stack traceback: play.lau:380: in function <play.lua:371>?:in function <?:205>. I haven't modified anything other than the tracks – any idea what I might be doing wrong?
It happens 6.9 – 7 Seconds into playing even if the player does nothing and the enemy is the only one racing.
Hi, 'target' refers to the points used to navigate the enemy car. If the error occurs after 7 seconds it means that you must have deleted one or more points (but not the first ones). Probably for example 'p5' is missing so it crashes. You must check the track again in level director and add missing points.
Thanks Fifdee for the excellent support – sure enough I'd missed a number! thanks again
Is it possible amendment to the language using the Android Studio or Eclipse. Please reply as soon as possible. thanks
It's not possible. Some of the texts are based on images, other strings can be edited in the code itself.
How do you increase the acceleration speed? both reverse and going forwards?
Check play.lua: line 556 and below.
If I create more than 10 tracks I get a runtime error on the track selection menu – tracks.lua:95: attempt conatenate field '?' (a nil value) when I go from track 10 to track 11
Is 10 tracks the max or have I done something wrong?
I received your email yesterday but I'm quite busy with my regular job. I'll investigate later today if I find time.
Ok I found the cause – please open main.lua and go to line 50. Instead of "for i=1,10 do" make "for i=1,max_missions do". Of course you must put desired value of "max_missions" in edit.lua. After doing it you must delete sandbox files in simulator to see the changes. Click File -> Show project sandbox and then remove the folder which is highlighted.
Hi, I can see there was a spark option but it's been commented out (should it work?) – is it possible to play a sound if the cars collide against each other or something else as well as the spark?
Hi, I don't remember right now why I didn't include this option but there're some reasons. You can try uncommenting it and see if it works. Sound could be played at the beginning of the collision I suppose, it's probably possible to do
does this template game support the current version of corona 2016.2992
I have just checked in simulator and it worked without problems.
Hey following are the changes i want.to do after purchasing this game can i do them all as listed below? Changes in the game we gonna buy named mini car racing:-
1.too much ads in current game try to balance ad and user gaming experience as much as possible.
2.curent track is small extend the width of track by 30%from it's current width. Car speed should be increase in fee seconds not rapidly.
3. No stones in road (hurdles) in tracks. Make first 4levels fluent to play. Increase hurdles in next tracks by smaller percentage max 1-2 stones.
3. On screen controls should be big but transparency level should be their include steering in controls
4. Addsome graphics on cars Catchy once.
5. replace track borderline by white and black color.


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Friday, May 6, 2011
It's the yesterdays of earlier years
That call out loudly for me.
They question me, taunt me and
accuse me of not paying attention.
I'd like a backyard, summer, childhood
Yesterday. With mom's best chicken on
the hibachi and dad's baseball pop-ups
flying over the freshly mowed lawn.
I'd like a costumed, scripted, highschool
Yesterday. Under the lights, in full
makeup, surrounded by my workshop friends
who agree, "the play's the thing"!
And I'd really, really like a
playful, whimsical, giggly, cuddly "just us"
Yesterday. A Mommy, Daddy, Liss, Jer,
Pooh and Little Mermaid play date.
It's the yesterdays of earlier years,
now captured in photos and gathered
in albums that serve to remind
me that, "the true art of
memory is the art of attention."
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- AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM
Oh, I can feel the ache for THOSE yesterdays!ReplyDelete
These pictures are priceless and the words lovely!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 6, 2011 at 1:51 PM
I love those changes in focus. In the pictures and also in looking back through the lens of time.ReplyDelete
The yesterdays I want to capture are happening today! Feels like quite a responsibility, sometimes. :)ReplyDelete
Like Melissa said, I'm in the midst of the yesterdays I know I will vow to re-live years from now.ReplyDelete
Beautiful sentiment here. Your kids may now know or fully appreciate how lucky they are to have a willing and able family historian.
I will remember to try harder to enjoy my todays because of this!ReplyDelete
As you saw in my post, yesterday taunts me sometimes too. This post is beautiful and aptly expresses the overarching theme of your blog.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 8:47 PM
yes - the art of attention. agree. and unconditional love. :)ReplyDelete


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It's not where you go….it's who you meet along the way! Last summer in Franklin, we had the opportunity to meet lots of great characters. We met, a man without a brain, another without a heart, one scaredy cat, a conman, and two women fighting over a pair of shoes". That's right…..The Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council set off to see the Wizard as they produced the beloved classic musical, "THE WIZARD OF OZ", under the direction of Jeff Moore with music direction by Elizabeth Cook. "The Wizard of Oz is the original American fairytale brought to life by way of a great American art form, musical theatre". Most everyone can recall seeing this famous movie during their childhood. The well-known score included some of the best loved songs in the American musical pantheon, such as "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," and "We're Off To See The Wizard." Our wonderful cast put on a fantastic show and we were even told it was the best musical that the F-S Arts council had ever produced!
In the Spring of 2017, we held one of the most celebrated courtroom dramas of all time, "Witness for the Prosecution", at the Goodnight Auditorium in Franklin, KY on April 28th, 29th, & 30th. "The Witness for the Prosecution" is a short story and play by British author Agatha Christie. The story was initially published as "Traitor Hands" in 1925. In 1933, the story was published for the first time as "Witness for the Prosecution" and in 1948, was finally published in the United States.
When Leonard Vole, a poor, out of work, struggling inventor is arrested for the sensational murder of a lonely and wealthy widowed acquaintance, Emily French, the famous attorney, Wilfrid Robarts, agrees to appear on his behalf.
The initial evidence is circumstantial but points to the charming Vole as the murderer. Despite being happily married to East German, Romaine Vole, he fostered the friendship with Miss French in the hopes that she would finance one of his many inventions. It does not help his case when it is learned that Miss French changed her will prior to her murder with Vole being the primary beneficiary of a very large estate. Leonard states that he knew nothing about the will. Romaine is apparently the only alibi Leonard has to his whereabouts at the time of the murder. The usual methods Robarts uses to test his clients' guilt or innocence leads to him believing that Vole is indeed innocent. As the trial progresses, the prosecution calls a surprise witness, one that could place a nail in the coffin of Robarts' planned line of defense. As he gets deeper and deeper into the case, something doesn't quite sit right with him, although he doesn't know what it is. The primary questions become how far Robarts will go to obtain evidence to acquit Vole and if he will ever discover why he feels that there is something odd about the case.
The "WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION" CAST was as follows: GARY WEILAGE as Leonard Vole; MORGAN COOK as Romaine ; CHAD DRAKE as Wilfred Robarts; LARRY GIBSON as Mayhew, another defense attorney; KATHY BAGWELL as Mrs. Carter, Robarts' office manager; JANE LEWIS as Greta, his secretary; ROGER ELDRIDGE as Mr. Myers, the prosecuting attorney; MICKEY LEWIS, JR. as another Prosecution Attorney; BEN PHILLIPS as Judge Wainwright; DIXIE BUSCHING as Clerk of the Court; STEPHANIE DOWNEY as Janet Mackenzie, Emily French's housekeeper; JOHN HERMANN as Detective Hearne; NANCY UHLS as Dr. Wyatt; DUTCH MARIS as Mr. Clegg; and BRITTANY BAGWELL as the Young Woman. This is a very diverse cast with a lot of theatre experience.
The play was be directed by Barbara Shriver who has also directed Love Letters, Barefoot in the Park and A Raisin in the Sun for the F-S Arts Council.
"LOVE LETTERS" , written by A. R. Gurney, was held February 10th, 11th & 12th at the Roxy Theatre in Franklin, Ky. Under the direction of Barbara Shriver, whom directed her 3rd play for the F-S Arts Council, the production starred Steve Thurmond as Andrew Mackepeace Ladd, III and Sherry Hall as Melissa Gardner. Steve is the Director of the Franklin-Simpson Chamber of Commerce. He is married to Brenda, is a father of three and a grandfather of ten. Sherry is a representative and advocate for Hospice. She is married to Mark Hall and has two children and two grandchildren.
The characters, Andrew (Andy) Ladd and Melissa Gardner, were both born to wealth and position, were childhood friends whose lifelong correspondence began with birthday party thank-you notes and summer camp postcards. Romantically attached, they continued to exchange letters through the boarding school and college years—where Andy goes on to excel at Yale and law school, while Melissa flunks out of a series of "good schools." While Andy is off at war, Melissa married; however, her attachment to Andy remained strong and she continued to keep in touch as he married, became a successful attorney, got involved in politics and, eventually, was elected to the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, her marriage in tatters, Melissa dabbled in art and gigolos, drank more than she should, and became estranged from her children. Eventually she and Andy did become involved in a brief affair, but it was really too late for both of them. However Andy's last letter, written to her mother after Melissa's untimely death, made it eloquently clear how much they really meant, and gave to, each other over the years—physically apart, perhaps, but spiritually as close as only true lovers could have been. As the actors read the letters aloud, what was created was an evocative, touching, frequently funny but always telling pair of character studies in which what was implied was as revealing and meaningful as what was actually written down.
The F-S Community Arts Council presented The Music Man in July, 2016 It was directed by Jeff Moore with Musical Direction by Eric Doades. This award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic is an all-American institution, thanks to is quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations, and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, The Music Man is family entertainment at its best and this family-friendly story was enjoyed tremendously by every generation in attendance.
The F-S Community Arts Council presented the play Pearls of the Pacific, written by Franklin native, Debra J. Thornton in May, 2016. The play takes place from December 6, 1941 to September 2, 1945. It tells the story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the years after, as it follows the lives of enlisted men, their wives, families and others serving our great country during World War II. The tone of the play is often somber, yet during difficult and challenging times of war, laughter and gaiety can sometimes be heard as lively jazz and big band music adds pep to their step and rhythm to their bunny hop. With the dawn of a new day, a new generation on America soil came of age, that of bonding together for the war effort. During that time, we learned first-hand, there is indeed strength in numbers!
In February 2016, the Franklin-Simpson Community Arts Council started their 2016 season with the rib-tickling romantic comedy, Barefoot in the Park. The play is a romantic comedy by Neil Simon and was Simon's longest-running hit, and the tenth longest-running non-musical play in Broadway history. The play revolves around newlyweds, Paul and Corie Bratter played by Brett Kemble and Leigh Bayles. He's a straight-as-an-arrow lawyer and she's a free spirit always looking for the latest kick. Their new apartment is her most recent find-too expensive with bad plumbing and in need of a paint job. After a six day honeymoon, they get a surprise visit from Corie's loopy mother, Ethel Banks played by Adria Groves, and they decide to play matchmaker during a dinner with their neighbor-in-the-attic, Victor Velasco played by Trent Ranburger. Then, everything that can go wrong, does. It also co-starred newcomer, Brian Hancock as Harry, the telephone man and William (Bill) Collins as the delivery man. The play combined love and laughs, is clever, hilarious and filled with witty one-liners.


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Update: We are informed that the clerk could not forward the information she received from Ezra Levant to the committee members. Even though the information was in her possession for some 18 days prior to today's session it was not possible to translate it in time.
Had it been business as usual today's Justice Committee hearing on Section 13 (1) would have provided the few wonks who might have cared with insight into how Special Interest Groups, Civil Servants and our Members of Parliament work behind the scenes to formulate policy affecting all Canadians. This assumes that today's hearing would have taken place at all, a doubtful proposition at best.
Today's session is special however and affords us an opportunity to witness all of these actors in the cold light of day, under circumstances they would have preferred to avoid if at all possible.
What do we have to look forward to? Jennifer Lynch of the CHRC, Mark Freiman and Bernie Farber of the CJC will present their justifications for the continued circumvention and erosion of Canadians fundamental right to Freedom of Speech and established criminal justice principles, notably due process. Richard Moon will hopefully expand on his expressed distaste for the "tone" of the public debate, otherwise known as democracy.
So expect the worst from them and even less of the Liberal and NDP committee members, after all Section 13 (1) was cynically born of the brokerage politics that hides behind the decayed mask of official multiculturalism and the need by politicians to be seen as "taking action" – otherwise known as vote buying. Section 13 (1) is legislation that brings visions of votes dancing through the heads of short sighted politicians giddy with the belief that minorities are homogeneous voting blocs. This will likely remain the case for our out of touch politicos who imagine advocacy groups are always representative of their alleged constituencies best interests and despite the fact that the campaign to rid Canada of Section 13 (1) has proven to be as non-partisan and grassroots an effort as any I have witnessed, garnering overwhelming public and institutional support.
I am saddened to see that the Canadian Islamic Congress and the Canadian Arab Federation were not invited to today's session. Their presence, comic relief aside, would highlight the perverse nature of Section 13 (1)'s support base which, other than the human rights cult itself, is limited to a few special interest groups whose true goal I suspect is to seek a means to further political agendas and specifically control debate on the middle east. For the CIC & CAF Section 13 (1) fits nicely with the Islamist campaign to institute "defamation of religion" as a sort of global blasphemy law. The CJC and B'nai Brith simply represent the other side of this front in the Arab Israeli conflict, each group hoping to enforce the law in accordance to its will and agenda, an engagement that is being fought by proxy via Section 13 (1).
Pity that the rights of all Canadians may well be sacrificed to satiate the Gods of Political Correctness and the appetites of craven politicians.
One line of questioning I would love to see asked of Ms. Lynch relates to the CHRC's policy on Investigations which states of investigators that "In addition, they are impartial and do not represent either of the parties involved in the complaint."
Now that would make for an interesting exchange, just imagine the possibilities.
Today's session will be broadcast live on CPAC commencing at 3:30 pm.
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Mango take their image really seriously, reason why big names like Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and lately supermodel Kate Moss had posed in coutless photoshoots. Rumor has it, australian model Miranda Kerr (29) might be the next to pose for the household label.
After confirmation that the Victoria's Secret model will be replacing Kate Moss, many wonder if M. Kerr could really do as well as K. Moss. The shoot took place in New York with fashion photography duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.
Check out the first images from the spring/summer 2013 collection! What do you think?
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Luke J. Broadwater, 77, Somerset, died March 14, 2007, at home.
Born Feb. 2, 1930, in Meyersdale, the son of William and Ida (Hosselrode) Broadwater. Preceded in death by parents. Survived by daughter, Donna Brule, Dallas; son, Wayne Broadwater, married to the former Linda Nair, Somerset; granddaughter, Courtney Broadwater; and sister, Marcella Landis, married to Edwin P., Berlin. Graduate of Berlin Brothersvalley High School. He was a Korean era U.S. Marine Corps veteran and was a switch operator for the former B&O Railroad. A member of Somerset American Legion Post 181 and a life member of the Somerset VFW Post 554. He enjoyed watching sports on TV. Family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Deaner Funeral Home, Berlin, where a service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday. Pastor Will Osman officiating. Interment Berlin IOOF Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Messiah Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 126, Rockwood, PA 15557. The Somerset County Honor Guard will provide graveside military honors.


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If you're a fan of All-Star Superman and you've finished the series, you absolutely owe it to yourself to check out Zack Smith's Q&A series with Grant Morrison over at the mainstream comic news site Newsarama. It's a fun 10-part interview that covers pretty much every aspect of the series to varying degrees of depth. Right when I finished issue #12 of the book, I was hoping someone would have one of these discussions online. And here it is:
From why he chose the characters he did to who was set to provide art initially on the series to the spiritual meanings behind it all, Grant lays a lot on the table. In some places I'd have liked a follow-up question here or there, but that's not to say this interview is anything less that fantastically satisfying and a surprisingly fast read. Great work, Zack!
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Qatar Facts
Score: 63 / 100
Region: Middle East
Persecution Type: Islamic Oppression
Persecution Level: Very High
Population: 2,338,000
Christians: 211,000
Main Religion: Islam
Government: Monarchy
Leader: Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Profile of Persecution
Violence 49%
Church Life 84%
National Life 67%
Community Life 70%
Family Life 77%
Private Life 80%
Where Persecution Comes From
Christians in Qatar experience persecution at all levels of society, from the government, local communities and even their own families. Because Islam is the only culturally accepted religion and Sharia law is the standard for daily life, Christians have no place in society. The conservative Wahhabi Islamic norms and customs that define Qatari life are enforced by both the government and ordinary citizens, making it incredibly difficult for Christians who break the mold. Because their worship and customs differ from the norm, these believers are instantly recognizable unless they keep their faith hidden from those around them.
How Christians are Suffering
There are two groups of Christians in Qatar who are strictly separated from one another: expatriate Christian migrant workers and converts from Islam to Christianity. The expatriate Christians can only worship publicly at a designated place outside of Doha, the capital city. Proselytization of Muslims is strictly forbidden, resulting in prosecution and banishment from the country. Meanwhile, converts who leave Islam bear the brunt of the persecution, facing immense pressure from their families and local communities to recant their faith. This Christian persecution comes in the form of discrimination, harassment, police monitoring and intimidation by vigilante groups. However, because converts keep their faith hidden, there are hardly ever reports of Christians being killed, imprisoned or harmed for their faith in the country.
Numerous Christian migrant workers, many of them viewed and treated as slaves, are being tasked with building the stadium for the 2022 FIFA Football World Championship. These workers are struggling to maintain their rights at the hands of crooked business owners.
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Pray for Qatar
- Pray with Christian migrant workers, as God gives them opportunities to show the love of Christ to their employers who abuse them.
- Pray for Christian converts who feel they cannot share their faith with Muslim family members, that they would have wisdom and discernment.
- Pray that Qataris would be drawn to Christ by whatever means God deems necessary.
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Millennials More Likely to Purchase What They Share on Social
A new consumer report from ShareThis suggests that Millennials' sharing activity on social media is directly connected to their buying behavior.
A new consumer report from ShareThis suggests that Millennials' sharing activity on social media is directly connected to their buying behavior.
Many in the marketing industry say Millennials are harder to reach than any other age group, as they are less responsive to advertising. But is that really true? ShareThis' new report about Millennials' digital sharing and consumption habits suggests that brands can crack the code of marketing to this "elusive" generation if they know what they like to share on social media.
In its report, ShareThis observed more than 58 million 18- to 34-year-olds in the U.S. over the course of four months, across 3.1 million sites and apps. The findings show that 25 percent of the Millennials surveyed share online content to their social networks, and 55 percent of them click on content shared by their peers. This is 3.6 times and 2.3 times more than average, respectively.
"Millennials grew up being advertised at, so of course they'll be harder to reach if one's definition of reach is conversion rate," says Kurt Abrahamson, chief executive (CEO) of ShareThis. "As we've found, sharing and social conversations are better overall indicators of purchase intent than ad impressions."
And the interplay between sharing and purchasing behavior is more pronounced for Millennials than for any other age group. For example, close to 70 percent of Millennials say they are likely to make a purchase based on their friends' social media posts.
And this demographic is also more inclined to purchase within product categories that they've actively shared about in the past. Take, for instance, children's products, an area in which active Millennial sharers are 2.3 times more likely to make a purchase than the regular population.
So what do Millennials share most? A large variety of subjects, but politics and government (47 percent) and family and parenting (38 percent) are the main focuses, according to the report.
Abrahamson believes this digital profile presents an opportunity for brands that are looking to deeply engage with Millennials.
"For one, it means that these brands can reach Millennials at the height of engagement and interest by focusing their media delivery on family and politics content," he says. "It also provides advertisers with a chance to tailor their messaging based on the interests and passion points of sharers."
Abrahamson adds that family care and consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands in particular should "closely monitor social conversations to identify family influencers" and further create content that cater to these influencers.
Of course, conversations may vary on different social media platforms. The report shows that Millennials share 20 percent more arts and entertainment stories on Facebook, while they consume more content about sports and business and finance on Twitter.
Meanwhile, they are more likely to browse about shopping on Pinterest, and look for science and technology news on Reddit.
Are you prepared to tailor your content marketing on social channels to Millennial sharers?
Images via ShareThis.