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Nicole Sealey and John Murillo are both poets, each hold fellowships from the Cave Canem foundation, and have mentored young writers in Central Florida. Nicole Sealey is the author of Ordinary Beast and The Animal After Whom Other Animals are Named, a winner of the 2015 Drinking Gourd Poetry Chapbook Prize. Her other honors include an Elizabeth George Foundation Grant, the Stanley Kunitz Memorial Prize, The Poetry International Prize, and various honors and fellowships. John Murillo is the author of Up Jump the Boogie and Matador's Ghost, forthcoming from Four Way Books. His honors include the J. Howard and M.J. Wood Prize from the Poetry Foundation, a Pushcart Prize, and fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the New York Times. Their work has appeared separately in journals and magazines such as The New Yorker, Ploughshares, Prairie Schrooner, and The New York Times. John Murillo currently teaches at Hampshire College and New York University. Nicole Sealey is the current executive director at the Cave Canem Foundtion. They live together in Brooklyn, New York.
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Posted: Wednesday, August 2, 2017. 6:18 p.m. CST.
By BBN Staff: In a final count of 102 to 158, the Guatemalan congress has supported the decision to hold a referendum to determine if the border dispute with Belize should be settled at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
The Guatemalan Supreme Electoral Tribunal, has been given the green light to make preparations for the referendum, however, a date has not been set yet.
In 2008 the Organization of American States (OAS), led both Belize and Guatemala to agree to hold a referendum to determine if they should resolve the matter in the ICJ.
The referendum was to be held on October 6, 2013 but Guatemala failed to follow through and as a result Belize paused the process.
The Guatemalan government has alleged that 10 Guatemalans have lost their lives at the hands of the Belizean military in the last 17 years.
Guatemala accused the Belize Defense Force (BDF) of killing a teenager in April 2016, however, an OAS report revealed that the teen was not killed by the BDF and that the Belizean patrol on duty that day came under fire first.
© 2017, BreakingBelizeNews.com. This article is the copyrighted property of Breaking Belize News. Written permission must be obtained before reprint in online or print media. REPRINTING CONTENT WITHOUT PERMISSION AND/OR PAYMENT IS THEFT AND PUNISHABLE BY LAW.

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There are few settings where the resourcefulness and reliability of our crew at ASL Productions shine quite as bright as in a live production or live stream setting. In a live production, there are no second chances. Every operator has to be on point for the duration of the shoot, which is why ASL has been a trusted partner on many live productions, including the celebrity-hosted grand opening of Foot Locker in Times Square, the Facebook live stream for the Rockin' Fights 27 boxing event, and live streams for Intellisphere, for which we keyed out a green screen while live.
The experience and skill of our operators at ASL Productions lend themselves extremely well to a live production setting. We are always on our toes, have the necessary equipment and crew, and we perform with consistent reliability. For Rockin' Fights 27, we provided 4-camera coverage, plus an experienced live producer and all necessary equipment, all on less than 24 hours notice. When we say we're resourceful, we mean it!


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Charlotte City Council on Monday approved a plan by Southminster to expand its retirement community campus on Park Road.
Southminster opened in 1987. The expansion will accommodate both additional independent living units and new healthcare beds for residents needing more care.
Executive Director David Lacy has said the need to renovate and expand Southminster's medical facilities is behind the expansion of the 25-acre campus across from South Mecklenburg High School.
"This is driven by our need to replace our current healthcare center," Lacy told the Observer last year. As part of the overhaul, Southminster is also adding independent living facilities that will replace some of the center's current cottages. "We're moving a bunch of pieces."
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The BreakOut West Showcase Festival features a multi-genre line-up of over 50 of western Canada's best emerging and established artists showcasing at multiple venues throughout the host city. This year, BreakOut West will be in Kelowna, BC from October 10 – 14, 2018.
Applicants must be residents of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon and/or the Northwest Territories, for at least six months between January 1, 2017 and March 21, 2018.
It is recommended nominees, and those submitting, be a member of a Western Canadian Music Industry Association but is not required. Upon acceptance, the MIA's will be contacted to ensure current membership.
The Western Canadian Music Industry Associations include:
• Music BC
• Manitoba Music
• SaskMusic
• Alberta Music
• Music Yukon
• Music NWT
Showcase applications open 11:00 a.m. CST on Monday, January 8, 2018, and close at midnight CST on Monday, March 21, 2018.
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Biosmart Box
Description of Biosmart Box
Biosmart Box is meant for organized storage of equipment for administrative and personal usage, organizing of safe storage of securities, storage and distribution of government-issue weapons and valuable technological equipment. Access to cells is possible through fingerprints or a user plastic card.
Module Biosmart-Box consists of 4 cells, each provided with electromagnet lock, closing sensor, optional sensor of volume, as well as a socket 220V, controlled by given instruction. Modules Biosmart-Box are connected through interface RS-485 to the controller Biosmart. It is possible to connect up to 32 modules Biosmart-Box to one controller Biosmart, i.e. to organize access to 128 safe cells. The quantity of controllers in the system Biosmart is unlimited.
It is possible to change the dimensions of the cells per clients request.
Functions of Biosmart-Box
- Storage of technological equipment
- Storage of government-issue weapons
- Storage of cash-registers
- Depositary cells
- Storage of securities
- Storage of administrative and personal things of users
Characteristics of Biosmart-Box
- Access to a separate cell is possible by fingerprint of a user of the system Biosmart
- Solid metallic shock-resistant case with steel thickness 2 mm
- Control of open and closed condition of the door of the safe
- Control of opening of the safe with the help of volume sensor (*optional)
- Indication of emergency incidents
- Possibility to install the socket 220 V in every cell, turning on the voltage per certain request (*optional)
- Possibility to connect to the wall or frame
- Modularity of BiosmartBox allows to add the number of cells in the system
- BiosmartBox works under control of controller Biosmart being part of CSAC Biosmart
Characteristics of software Biosmart-Box
- Access of a user to a cell by fingerprints or cards
- Record-keeping of access to the cells, limited access in terms of time zones and lists of days
- Record of emergency incidents
- Control of time when the cell is open
Technical characteristics of Biosmart-Box
|Maximum number of fingerprints
|aximum number of events
|Time zones
|64 time groups, 5 intervals for every day, 32 holidays
|Fingerprints scanner
|Capacitive, optical
|Probability of invalid access FAR
|No more than 0,0001%
|Probability of erroneous refusal in access FFR
|No more than 0,01 %
|Identification time 1:1000
|No more than 1 sec
|Size of fingerprint data
|256 – 384 byte
|Interface of connection RS485
|115200 byte/sec
|Interface of connection Ethernet (*optional)
|10/100 Mbit/sec
|Wiegand-26 interface
|1 login, 1 logout
|Nonvolatile memory for the record-keeping
|Ciphering data key
|256 byte AES
|Power, maximum consumption 12 V of direct current
|250 mA
|Dimensions (LxWxH)
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IRON MAN 3 Copyright Lawsuit Moves Forward
A lawsuit alleging that Marvel Entertainment borrowed elements of its Iron Man 3 poster from a 2001 creator-owned comic book is moving forward in the United States judicial system. New York District Court Judge J. Paul Oetken has issued an opinion that the above Iron Man 3 is similiar enough to Ben and Ray Lai's Radix illustration to be tried in court. Oetken specifies several elements - the hairstyles, the use of blue light, the suit's coloring - as the key similiarities between the two designs.
"This is not a case where only non-copyrightable elements exist in the work, nor is it one where the Court can conclude, at this stage, that 'no reasonable jury, properly instructed, could find that the two works are substantially similar' based on their 'total concept and overall feel.'" said Oetkin in his published opinion.
At the same time however, Oetken struck down another lawsuit by Lai's Horizon Comics Production that alleged that Iron Man as a "highly mechanized suit of armor" in live-action entertainment borrowed from the pair's 2001 creation. The judge agreed with Marvel's claims that the armor and "fighting pose" are unprotectable and uncopyrightable, as they are common - particularly in comic books and the superhero genre.
"The boots have completely different colors (Radix: blue and gray; Iron Man: red and gold); the heels appear to differ (Radix: heel with spur; Iron Man: gold square near ankle); the top-foot is of a totally separate nature (Radix: angular and receding into the shin cover; Iron Man: gold and protruding from the toe box); and the toe boxes are differently sized and shaped (Radix: rounded and covers only the toes; Iron Man: boxier and covers more of the foot)."
The Lais lawsuits were originally filed April 2015 in Massachusetts' courts, but was moved to New York after it was rejected due to jurisdiction.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—J. Alexander's Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: JAX) said today it has signed a lease to develop a new Stoney River Steakhouse and Grill at University Place in Chapel Hill, NC.
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China's Carbon Emissions Report 2015
In 2012 China was the largest contributor to carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning and from cement production. With 8.50 Gt CO2 in in carbon emissions from fossil burning and cement production in 2012, China was responsible for 25 percent of global carbon emissions. China's cumulative emissions from fossil fuel burning and cement production from 1950–2012 were 130 Gt CO2.
The magnitude and growing annual rate of growth of China's carbon emissions make this country the major driver of global carbon emissions and thus a key focus for efforts in emissions mitigations. This report presents independent data on China's carbon emissions from 1950–2012, and provides a basis to support mitigation efforts and China's low-carbon development plan.
The research indicates that:
- Total carbon emissions in China already equal the emissions from the U.S. and the E.U. combined, however, the per capita emissions are still significantly lower than that of the U.S., but are approaching the average level of the E.U. countries. Given the magnitude and growth rate of China's carbon emissions, the country has become a critical partner in developing policy approaches to reducing global CO2 emissions.
- Carbon emissions are mainly the result of fossil fuel combustion (90 percent) and cement production (10 percent). Manufacturing and power generation are the major sectors contributing to China's carbon emissions, together these sectors accounted for 85 percent of China's total carbon emissions in 2012.
- Significant diversity exists in China's regional carbon emissions, for example, per capita carbon emissions, and carbon emissions intensity (carbon emissions per unit of GDP) often differ by an order of magnitude across regions (differences are most prominent between developed regions on the east coast and the underdeveloped regions in the west).
- About twenty-five percent of China's carbon emissions are caused by manufacturing products that are consumed abroad. These, so-called virtual emissions, which are "embodied" in international trade, lead to China having the world's most unbalanced virtual emissions trade with its emissions associated to exports being 8 times higher than its emissions associated with imports.
- Given the magnitude and uncertainty surrounding China's carbon emissions, the precise quantification of CO2 emissions in China will be critical in the world effort to establish global carbon emissions mitigation.
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L.C.G. (Loyalty is the Center of Greatness) is a international recording artist who has been making music since the age of 16. L.C.G. has done lots of shows in Europe, places like Germany, England, and The Netherlands. His biggest performance was on Queens Day in 2005 performing for the Dutch Queen and the Dutch Royal family live on TV. Not everything has been amazing though, in 2009 his personal DJ and best friend was killed, murdered in his sleep. After going through a mourning period, L.C.G. went back to work, creating new music dedicated to his friend. After getting two record deals in four years, he set up his own record label, ready to walk his own lane as a independent artist. His first solo album, "Loyalty Must Be The Center Of Greatness" was released on 25th of March 2014 on I-Tunes, Amazon, Spotify and others, in addition to three music videos. L.C.G. is busy focusing on the next upcoming steps and setting up a tour through Europe, South America, Asia. Check him out and follow his movements as he takes over the world.
Check out L.C.G. on his website at www.theofficial-lcg.webs.com and on SoundCloud Link at http://soundcloud.com/
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Skin Diseases Spreading in Bahraini Jail
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A peace activist voiced concern about the spread of skin diseases in Bahrain's Jaw Prison, saying the critical situation of inmate patients has gone unheeded by the prison officials.
Yusuf Al-Muhafiza, deputy director of an organization championing peace and advocating human rights in Bahrain, said many inmates at Jaw prison have caught skin diseases, but are denied medical treatment.
According to Al-Ahed news website, Muhafiza said in his Twitter account that while a large number of political prisoners in the Bahraini prison are suffering from skin diseases and allergic rash, the prison officials have not taken any measure to fight the epidemic and even denied the patients treatment.
Located on the eastern coast of Bahrain, the Jaw prison is used to accommodate mainly political prisoners. It has gained notoriety for harsh conditions and overcrowding, with some facilities reportedly housing more than double their official capacity.
A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) in 2015 called for an urgent independent investigation into reports of the "severe abuse" of inmates in the infamous prison, including brutal beatings, torture, and the spraying of tear gas into prison buildings.
Bahrain, a close ally of the US in the Persian Gulf region, has seen protests against the ruling Al Khalifa dynasty since early 2011, with Manama using heavy-handed measures in an attempt to crush the demonstrations.
Scores of Bahrainis have been killed and hundreds of others injured and arrested in the crackdown on the peaceful demonstrations.


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Pizza life in Woolloomooloo
I've tried the Super Special pizza ($15, 9 inch size) many years ago and it's still a tasty comfort dish for me. The plentiful topping of ham and hot salami meatiness is balanced with the mushroom and saltiness of the anchovy and olives combined with tomato and cheese. The onion and capsicum provide a bit a textured crunch. A complete meal for one. The base isn't quite your classic Italian style but it's a nice enough base. Service was friendly and there's plenty of seating around. I spotted 'Shots of Potts' on the menu for $50 which contains 10-12 shots. Now that's one way to start an after work drinks. Not quite sure why it's two t's in potts though.


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Hi guys! Today I'm sharing with you some of my recent ASOS sale purchases (and by 'recent' I mean these things arrived yesterday!) I haven't done very much clothes shopping in the past 6 months because I've been so preoccupied with moving house and buying things for my new house, so I was in desperate need of some new additions to my casual wardrobe!
The whole reason I placed my order with ASOS in the first place was for these jeans. Living with two excitable and playful kittens has its drawbacks, especially for my skinny jean collection! They have ravaged two pairs so far which meant these Ridley bargains were an essential purchase. Only £14 reduced down from £35, they're a perfect snug fit and I love the dip-dye effect. Link HERE.
Cold shoulder jumpers have sort of been and gone already, but I never got on board with the trend. Until now - a little late in the day but this simple oversized grey sweatshirt is by Glamorous but available in the ASOS sale for a mere £11.50 (reduced from £26) and will be great for lazing around on weekends once autumn hits. Link HERE.
I wasn't massively keen on the acidic tone of this green vest top when I opened it up (especially because it's so creased!) but once I tried it on and admired the nice fitting and pretty studs I was sold. Primarily because it was only £9.50 down from £16 and will look great with jeans and a leather jacket. Link HERE.
Another simple vest top, this Vila top was only £10 and I can see it being a staple in my casual wardrobe in autumn, winter and in the warmer months too. It's a lovely fit and the crew neck is a bit different to other vests I own. Link HERE.
Another grey sweatshirt - how exciting(!) This basic grey sweater is the nicest fit and looks so flattering on! I find it tricky to buy jumpers that flatter my shape as I'm quite top heavy, so when I tried this on and it was the perfect fit I had to keep it! And it's only £6.50 - link HERE.
By far my prettiest purchase, this gorgeous sheer 3/4 sleeve blouse is absolutely adorable and will be great for my work wardrobe. When I saw it was reduced to £10 down from £32 I couldn't resist buying it and I'm so glad because it's very simple but so chic. Link HERE.
As you can see I invested in quite a few basic tops - I really don't have that many tops in my wardrobe and struggle to find things to wear on the weekend! I bought this slogan baseball tee quite randomly but found it was actually the best fitting baseball tee out of the three I ordered, so it's a definite keeper. £8 reduced from £18 HERE.
Last but by no means least is this gorgeous beige trench coat. I have a lovely little red trench that I've owned for about 10 years and wear to death. I have been keeping an eye out for a more work appropriate version in a neutral shade for a really long time. I can't really pull off double breasted jackets because as I said, I'm top heavy and look ridiculous with any added bulk in that area, and it's much harder than you'd think to find a trench coat that's not double breasted! When I spotted this belted beauty I had to have it, and it fits like a dream. So happy that my search is over, especially because this was a mere £33 reduced in the sale. Link HERE.
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How to Give Awesome Judging Notes
Recently, I had my first experience being a judge for a pole competition. The experience was awesome and educational in more than one way – I've written two blog posts about it for Bad Kitty and Pole Sport Organization, but I wanted to write a third, from a more personal place.
Having been a competitor in the past, as well as a performer who has received feedback from professionals, I have some experience with judging notes. On the whole, I would say that most of the ones I have received have been…lacking.
I think most judges mean well. But, what I have found that I crave – and this is true of most of the competitors I have spoken to – is not only flattery (duh), but constructive criticism/feedback. Yes, we as performers and competitors want to know what we did well! But, we also want to know what to work on, and if possible, to have a clear explanation of it.
These types of notes give us workable goals to think of for our next competitions or performance, but also for our overall growth. As such, my goal as a judge was to give strong, positive, constructive feedback to each competitor. My advice for any person who is going to be judging a competition or feedback showcase would be:
Remember to be kind
This is especially important for competitions that include amateurs, but I also personally believe it's important for the pros, too. Everyone wants to be told they did well and to be recognized. Even if their routine needs a lot of help, picking out one or two small details or moments and celebrating those in your notes can make all the difference in encouraging the recipient. Remember that people thrive best in pole when they feel validated for their hard work. We all love getting the stuff that we couldn't get the week or month before, and this is similar – and, that sometimes, competitors don't know they did something cool. They may just be focused on some mistake they made. Let them know that they are seen and recognized for doing something well!
Even when I watched someone who clearly struggled, I tried very hard to find something positive to say. People often know when they struggled. And, this doesn't mean you have to overlook that, but…try to find something positive. An example for you: I watched a competitor who truly had a rough time with their routine and connecting to the audience, but they had a couple of small moments that shone through – a spinning climb on static, and the joy on their face on their spinning pole pass. So, I took a moment to mention those at the start of my notes. It's a small, kind gesture that can encourage someone to keep going with their pole journey.
Be constructive in your criticism
Based the feedback I heard from my friends regarding their judging notes, the ones they appreciated the most were the ones that gave them clear ideas of what to work on. I tried to do this with every competitor, even the ones that were awesome. Constructive criticism can be anything from "remember to point your toes" to things like audience connection, costume effectiveness, pacing and energy, an increase in difficulty of tricks, and any host of other suggestions to improve the strength of a routine. Always try to find eloquent ways to express these criticisms. Some of my favorites were, "For next time, I would like to see you do [insert constructive note]" and "For the future, I would like you to work on [constructive note] to strengthen your performance." Framing it as "something to work on for the future" can help a competitor really see it as a workable goal, instead of just a critique. If you do need to make a deduction, check to make sure you have it correct (at PAAC, I was personally deducted for something that was NOT correct, but the judge either did not listen, or was not informed). Ask the panel assistant, or your fellow judges, if you aren't sure.
Also, remember that many competitors will suspect what they need to work on, but still want to hear it from someone else. When I did my PAAC routine, I knew I didn't get enough momentum in my spin, and that I did not have a high difficulty level to my tricks, so it wasn't a shock to me when those notes came up. It just reinforced that I needed to work on those things!
Take your time
Yes, you generally have a time limit within which you must finish your notes and scoring, but…don't rush it just to beat the clock. Say what you want to say, and take that extra 30 to 60 seconds to let the competitor know your thoughts. Providing fuller notes only enriches the experience of the competitor, but also, it gives YOU more experience. I don't think I got any notes done in under 2 minutes, and I would say that I was under 3 minutes maybe 50% of the time (maaaybe), and nobody cared. It doesn't take all that long to say something of value.
Be honest
Sometimes, people do need the truth put to them. I will admit to having given a few notes that were terser than others, particularly in moments when I felt the competitor was sandbagging (a pet peeve of mine), or when they had potential and did something that I felt took away from the performance. An example would be a competitor I watched who started out super funny, but who – in my opinion – did nothing to sustain it. Without the dynamics and hard work that I saw from other competitors, their routine felt boring, as if they were relying on one gimmick to get them through, instead of having put in hard work to create a full routine. Keep in mind, that is MY personal opinion of what I saw, and my notes reflected it. I know another judge on the same panel absolutely disagreed with me!
Which brings me to this…
Judging is very subjective. Just because your neighbor loved something, doesn't mean you have to. One thing that is interesting to me is the issue of handling deductions. During my pole panels, we generally didn't chat much amongst ourselves about the performances, save for when there were some obvious deductions. But, in the lyra panels, there was A LOT of talking amongst the judges about the deductions – everyone consulted each other, and in general, the judges were a little more critical about what they saw. Again, if you ever aren't sure about a deduction, ASK! 🙂 On a side note: There were definitely some issues this past PPC with judges not being informed of when competitors had gotten moves cleared ahead of time, so they were adding deductions for things that had been okayed by PSO, which upset me – I do hope they fix that issue soon.
As a competitor, you must be prepared that some judges will love you, and others…not so much. Case in point, in my PPC 2012 routine, one judge gave me the highest score on the board – a good 20 to 30 points higher than most of the others. I still don't know WHY, though. I got very few actual notes back. Just try to not take it personally!
Remember that part of your job as a judge – as I see it – is to help these competitors be better! Providing excellent notes helps – it really does. So, if you're thinking about judging soon, or you plan to in the future, keep these tips in mind. It might make all the difference to someone you watch. 🙂
Taking Pride
I think it's fair to say that most pole dancers are hard on themselves. We look at our photos or videos and only see the negatives – the things to work on. I think we strive for perfection a lot of the time, which tends to mean that we miss the little victories. Something isn't pretty, so it's not perfect.
I was chatting with a Pole Unbound friend about why we tend to post videos or photos and apologize for them:
- I was tired.
- It's messy.
- I don't like this part.
- This isn't my best.
Admit it: you've probably said something like that in a post online. If you haven't, that's AWESOME. Seriously, good for you! But, for the rest of us, I think I've figured out a couple of reasons why we behave this way:
- We're trying to beat critics to the punch. It's an admission of, "Hey, I bet you're going to judge me for not being perfect, so let me tell you up front that I know. I know I wasn't perfect."
- We're looking to be better and selecting the things we know we need to work on.
I tend to think the first reason is the most common reason, but the second one is also absolutely valid. I know that's why I do it! I do also make a note of things I want to work on, too, but it tends to be more the former than the latter.
So, I wanted to take a moment to talk about pride. Not stupid, ego-driven, I'm so fucking awesome it hurts pride, but genuine appreciation for the work you've done and how far you've come.
It's really hard to watch videos of yourself (for most people). It has been hard for me for a long time, but I'm getting over it. Freestyle exploration as helped me IMMENSELY in this regard. One of the tenets of freestyle exploration is to move away from being self-conscious about your movement (whether it's pretty or ugly or weird or graceful).
I try hard, nowadays, to look at videos of myself and seek out the good moments. I'm not always successful (I deleted an entire video today without even watching it because I just felt so off during the dance), but it's a mindset to practice.
In that vein, here are three recent videos of mine that I am proud of:
My Northern California Pole Presentation Performance
This was my first public pole performance since PPC 2012, and I worked hard on it. I chose my song because I loved it ("Nearly Midnight, Honolulu" by Neko Case). I loved the simplicity of it, I loved the story of it, I loved that it moved me. It was not any easy song to "dance" to, but I didn't really care, because I had a story I wanted to tell.
I am proud that many of my moves are clean. I am proud that I stuck to my story and my movement, even when the audience's initial reaction wasn't what I expected it to be. I am proud that I kept going when I had a grip issue (I used too much grip and got stuck). I am proud that my self-made costume looked pretty. I am proud that the emotion I wanted came through in many moments.
My Pacific Aerial Art Championship Performance
This routine came together in less than a month, because the original song I chose just didn't work for me. I was training for the NCPP routine for the month prior to PAAC, so I didn't work on my PAAC routine until NCPP was done. I had ideas and a song and a concept, but when I went into the studio for the first time to work on it, I couldn't get it to work. So, I had to choose a new song and start from scratch. Because I was unsure about what our rigging would allow, I kept my routine safe by using mostly intermediate moves and worked to make those clean and to make my transitions work.
I am proud of my energy in this routine. I am proud that I did something totally different from anything I have done or anything I usually do. I am proud that I took a chance and went with it, despite being scared. I am proud that most of my moves are clean, and more importantly, that most of my transitions are clean – that I was able to dance/move through them smoothly. I am proud that my costume came together and looked awesome – the same is true of my props. I am proud of my story – I really loved it. And, I am proud that my twerk
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My Finding Your Freestyle Challenge video
I shot this at the end of Pole Unbound, to fulfill a FYF challenge from my friend Tiffany. I used the prompt of "hair" for the dance (a prompt that was given to me by a partner during a freestyle workshop earlier in the PU weekend, which I LOVED).
I am proud of this because I had never heard the song before dancing to it. My friend Jamie, who was also at Pole Unbound, chose it for me. I am proud of my movement. I am proud that I stuck with my prompt and explored it. I am proud that my focus was just my prompt and the movement to explore it, and not that I didn't know the song or how I might look, etc.
My Handspring Practice video
These clips were shot today. I went to an open pole practice, initially to work on some freestyle and work from Pole Unbound, but ended up feeling really self-conscious about it in the presence of people I didn't know (and in an unfamiliar studio). So, I started working on tricks, and to my delight, my TG handspring from the floor came back!
I am proud that I tried my handspring again, despite not really thinking I could do it today. I am proud that I kept at it. I am proud that I've gotten stronger and can see it – and feel it. I am proud that I have 4 different handspring variations in this video: my TG from the floor, my TG ayesha from caterpillar, my forearm handspring, and my elbow grip ayesha from caterpillar. I am super proud of my elbow grip and how solid it feels. I am proud that I did my elbow grip last and was still able to hold it well.
So. Now, I challenge you to watch your own videos and find the moments you are proud of. It doesn't have to be much. It could be a few seconds. But look for the things to celebrate. The little victories are a big, big deal. Trust me. 🙂
PSO National Championships on Chirpstory
Did you all get a chance to watch the live stream of PSO's National Championships? I was so bummed to not be there in person, but it was nice that UPA had the stream for everyone!
The performances were so fun – it's always interesting for me to watch pole dancers of that caliber and see what speaks to me. I love character driven pieces – they stand out for me, always. That's one of the reasons I was overjoyed when Sergia won! She's one of my favorites.
While the professional videos from Alloy Images have yet to be published, I am looking forward to reviewing some of the performances – I missed Danielle Romano (who took 2nd place) and Amber Cahill, and missed moments from the first few performances because of technical difficulties with the feed. However, I was live tweeting everything I did see, and I've created a Chirpstory of my tweets:
Congrats to Sergia (1st), Danielle (2nd), and Mary (3rd) on their wins, and to ALL of the competitors from last night. It takes a lot of guts to go up and perform in front of so many people, and under such high stakes! You did us all proud!


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I've been going here for a long time and they have a great driving range. The range conditions could be better at times, but they've just changed hands on who takes care of the course. The course is great for beginners of if you need to get in a short game since it's all par 3's. The staff is friendly too.
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Harrisburg police search for armed robbery suspect
HARRISBURG, Pa.–Police in Harrisburg are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store in Harrisburg at gunpoint on Saturday evening.
It happened around 6:15 p.m. Saturday at the Brookwood Mart located along the 2600 block of Brookwood Street. The robber pulled out a gun and demanded money from the register, police said. The lone employee handed over all the money, which police estimate to be around $700. Before the robber fled with the cash–he took several lottery tickets.
The suspect is described as a heavy set black male, last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, black shoes and gloves.
Police believe the same man is responsible for a robbery at the store a few weeks earlier. A reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-3080. Tips can also be given directly to police by calling County Dispatch at 717-558-6900.


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These are practical and reliable responses to FAQ's from Googlers. For every person who asks a question there are several others who have the same concern. I hope that this post will take out some of the guess work for living a healthier life. Please note the obligatory disclaimer that this is not a substitute for medical advice, and that you need to contact your doctors with any specific questions. I wish you good health.
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Travel Vaccines for Brazil
If you are going to Sao Paulo only then the following vaccinations are recommended by the Center for Disease Control.
-- Tetanus/pertussis/diphtheria (1 shot)--->if your last one was more than 10 years ago.
-- Measles (1 shot)--> one time booster if you were born after 1956 and if you cannot document that you are immune by having received either 2 doses of MMR(measles,mumps,rubella) vaccine, or by history of having had the disease. A blood test can also be done to see if you have had the vaccine. Please note that measles is a live vaccine and it should not be given to pregnant women or to those with immunosupression. Also women are advised not to get pregnant for 4 weeks after receiving the MMR.
----Typhoid ( 4 pills )--->which are taken 1 every other day, and will be good for 5 years. It should be taken at least 2 weeks before the trip. Note that these pills should be refrigerated and that this is also a live vaccine. OR 1 shot which is good for 2 years.
--Hepatitis A (2 shots)---> ideally the first dose should be given 4 weeks prior to your trip to be maximally protected. You will need a second shot in 6-12 months to be protected long term.
--Hepatitis B (3 shots)--> 2 of which are given 4 weeks apart and the third is given in 6 months. You should complete the first 2 shots before departure. This is especially recommended if you might be exposed to blood or body fluids (for example, health-care workers), have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment. A combination shot of hepatitis A and B vaccine may be given instead of individual A and B shots. This follows the same schedule as hepatitis B shots.
--Ciprofloxacin or equivalent antibiotic to have just in case of traveler's diarrhea. If diarrhea occurs and is lasting more than 24 hours or is associated with blood or fever then take one tablet of Cipro twice a day for 3 days.
If you are going outside of Sao Paulo then it gets a little tricky. You will need all of the above vaccines, but in addition you will need the following:
--Malaria pills-- See Malaria Information for Tropical South America. The 2 most commonly prescribed malaria pills are the following but only one is needed:-Malarone(atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride)---taken one a day starting one day before entering India and continuing every day until 7 days after you have left India. -Lariam (Mefloquine)--- taken one a week, starting one week before entering India and continuing for 4 weeks after leaving India. This is not recommended for people with depression. It has also been associated with vivid dreams.
--Yellow Fever Vaccine -- See Requirements. These vaccines must be given at certified yellow fever vaccination centers so they cannot be given on-site for those of you who are Googlers. Refer to this link to find a location near you.
Depending on your itinerary another vaccine to consider is Rabies, if you might have extensive unprotected outdoor exposure in rural areas, such as might occur during camping, hiking, or bicycling, or engaging in certain occupational activities.
Over the counter medications to consider depending on your needs:
--Imodium for diarrhea.
--Diphenhydramine(Benadryl) for allergic reactions, motion sickness, nausea, and as sleep aid.
--Hydrocortisone for skin reactions.
--Sudafed for congestion, especially if before a flight.
--Acetominophen(Tylenol), Ibuprofen(Advil) or other anti-inflammatory medication.
-- DEET containing mosquito repellant.
Additional information: see the Safe Food and Water page for a list of links.Please consult your doctors for any specific questions or if you are pregnant.And if you really want to avoid the vaccines then check with your doctor, parents, or your old records to see if any of your shots are documented and up to date.
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Dear Dr. Razavi,
You don't need any vaccines to travel to Brazil, except if you plan to go to Amazonia and the north. Please don't misinform people! Best, Dr. Souza, Sao Paulo
- Mark said...
Many of us can go to foreign climates and not be effected by the change.
But even in safe climates some of us can find ourselves weaker than in home, because excess heat different diets etc.
I for one have had vaccines for countries where it has just been a precuationary advice. Most people would never need it, an I probably did not need it also.
But occasionaly there are some of us, who's bodies react differently to a differnt climate.
So even if you don't need to. Sometimes it is better safe than sorry.
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Very informational and helpful for me! I am going to Brazil for a year in which I will be traveling throughout the country a lot. Also, Dr Souza, I am fairly certain they (Brazilian and Canadian officials) would not allow me to travel there without most of these vaccinations. Peace^^


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Back when I was going to Parsons, in lieu of hitting bars and clubs, we'd go out for coffee and a dessert. One of those places we'd frequent was Café Orlin. It's rambling space, located in three townhouse storefronts, hasn't changed much since college. I never went for breakfast but now that I no longer have morning classes, it's a great time to go.
They pull a perfectly foamed cappuccino and the Middle Eastern breakfast - eggs any way, labna cheese topped with extra virgin olive oil and za'atar, Israeli salad and a pita - is savory happiness. I get a small dish of harissa on the side for an extra spice smack. One thing I didn't learn in college: mornings can taste great.


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A 50-year-old man will be spending the next two years behind bars after he was found guilty on a wounding charge by City Magistrate Faith McGusty.
Shawn Griffith, of Middle Road, La Penitence, was on Tuesday found guilty of wounding Kenton Valet on November 18, 2017, at Stabroek Market with intent to maim, disfigure and cause grievous bodily harm to him.
The matter was prosecuted by Police Prosecutor Christopher Morris.
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Mumbai: British and Indian football organisations and businesses will come together to discuss ways to grow the sport in India during the 'Football Movement' conference to be held on 2nd and 3rd March.
Organised by the UK Department for International Trade (DIT) together with India On Track (IOT) and the Premier League, the two-day conference will feature keynote speakers including Richard Scudamore, Executive Chairman of the Premier League, St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission and representatives of the Indian Super League and Premier League clubs.
The Indian delegates will get an opportunity to meet English footballing legend and the Premier League's all-time top goal scorer (260 Premier League goals), Alan Shearer, who will present a special address at the conference.
Alan Shearer said: "I've seen the power football has to bring communities together all over the world, whether through playing or coming together to watch the sport.
"It's fantastic to see the growing interest in the Premier League in India and I hope that The Football Movement will identify opportunities and help establish partnerships that will contribute to the continued development of the local game."
A delegation of UK businesses and top British football clubs including companies such as; Amaven, Alad, Baltic Publications, Final Third Sports Media, PwC, Deltatre, AVC Immedia, Barriers International India, Steer Davies Gleave and senior management from the following clubs; Arsenal, Southampton, Everton, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Watford and Charlton Athletic, will be part of the event.
The theme for this year's conference is 'Strengthening the Football Ecosystem in India'.
It will focus on the broader aspects of the game, with a view to assessing the current landscape in greater detail. The conference seeks to address the core pillars of modern-day football such as commercial sustainability, youth development, leagues and competitions, broadcasting, support services as well as the role of corporates through CSR.
St.John Gould, Director for UK Trade and Economics, India at the British High Commission, New Delhi will deliver the welcome address at the conference, which will be attended by distinguished panelists and speakers, including industry leaders, policy-makers, investors, and pioneers in the field of commerce of football, from both India and the UK.
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I am pleased to invite you to 'Business at Break Net Speed'.
This is a new initiative which is in response to our members' feedback that they would like the opportunity to meet with a large number of businesses purely for networking. At this event attendees will be able to meet with up to 100 local businesses, promote their business, hear about others and create valuable contacts for business into 2013. At the stunning setting of Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy, this speed dating type approach to networking will allow contacts to be made quickly and effectively. The event is open to members & non-members and costs £5 or £10 respectively. Bookings are now open on our website www.wpchamber.co.uk where payments can be made online. For alternative types of payment or any questions please contact Laura Culshaw – . This event is sponsored by Old Mill Accountants and will be offered bi-monthly in addition to our popular Business Breakfasts at the Rendezvous.
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The announcement by teachers at Noble Charter Schools—the largest charter network in Chicago—that they intend on unionizing was greeted with much fanfare, garnering praise from figures as high up as American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten. While unionization drives like the one at Noble are mostly waged at the school level, they fit into a loosely organized national drive to expand union representation into charter schools. Looking across the country, the success of recent efforts has been mixed at best.
As of February of this year, the AFT was representing teachers at 229 charter schools scattered across…
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"the Sabbath of rest"
Exodus 31:15
I took a nap today. A really, really good nap. Cozy and rewarding and rejuvenating... just as a nap should be.
We were all up very early today for my daughter's volleyball tournament. This wasn't as far away as some of these tournaments are ~ at least we were still in our county ~ but her call time was still early.
After her first match, we had two hours off. The girls were scheduled for their off hour, and then their ref hour, so the Apple of my Eye, my Amazing Boy and I went back to our car. We bring things to read, and snacks, and sometimes a pillow and a blanket for napping.
I didn't nap, however. I know from experience that napping in the car isn't going to help me that much. I just can't get that comfortable in the car, and so it's going to be a fitful rest. And then I'm gonna need to nap when I get home anyway.
So instead, I forced myself to work. I had some reading I needed to do, and some computer work, so I dutifully accomplished some things while the boy rested and my man did some vacation planning for us.
After the tournament was over, we drove home and emptied the car. I saw to my girl ("Are you hungry? ... Do you want me to get you anything? ... Do you want to watch something on TV? ... Or do you just want to rest in here? ...") And then when I made sure she was a settled in, then...
Ohh... blissful nap... In my lazboy, with my favorite blanket over me (it was wonderfully cool and cloudy all day today) with my little comfy napping pillow.
{I'm making it sound like I have a regular napping routine.
I wish.
I just have a little pillow at the ready, for anytime it happens.}
It was a short but deep and restful sleep. And when I woke up, I was ready to make the rest of my day productive.
And I was reminded once again that something good is better when it's preceded by something bad. Well, that's poorly put. What I mean is, my nap was so rewarding because I needed it. I don't want to say "I earned it"; that's not quite right. But a nap when you're not that tired is simply not as gratifying as one when you're exhausted.
Which reminds me of God's plan for the Sabbath. Rest. Earned rest. "Six days shall you labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is the Sabbath." (Exodus 20:9-10)
Those six days can be exhausting. But the seventh... that day of rest... will be fulfilling, refreshing, and downright edifying.
~ "Work shall be done for six days,
but the seventh is the Sabbath of rest,
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In the tradition of going away for birthdays I had planned Guy's birthday weekend around a trip to Taupo, at the very centre of the North Island. Luckily his birthday fell near the Queen's Birthday weekend (yes, we get a day off for the Queen's birthday in New Zealand but not in the UK!) so I had booked us a little bach in town, Bell's Cottage.
Taupo is a bit of an adventure centre, with a huge lake and surrounded by rivers and mountains for all manner of activities, so we were looking forward to our long weekend here. Somewhat worryingly Lake Taupo, is the huge caldera of a supervolcano, having erupted in the past it has produced some of the world's most violent eruptions. The upside to this being the geothermal activity and landscape that draws us to the area now.
Arriving in time for lunch we grabbed a bite on the lake front and set off for the Spa Thermal Park at the edge of town. The park is a lovely open space that sits on the bank of the Waikato River, and we followed the Huka Falls track upstream. The river is up to 100m wide, fast flowing, wonderfully clear and a beautiful teal in the sunlight.
The track gently undulates along the bank, providing all manner of views, and as we neared the falls the path diverted away from the bank and through small bushes and trees. We could hear the roar of the water before we emerged out of the tree line to see the spectacle of Huka Falls. There is also a cheat route via road and there were plenty of people already here via this, but the walk was so worthwhile it made the end attraction that much better. Huka Falls has 220,000 litres of water flow over it every second which to put into perspective is an Olympic sized swimming pool every 11 seconds!
That explains the noise then! As well as the power of the falls the thing that strikes you most is the colour, bright light blue water cascades through the gorge it has cut down into the rock and churns out the other end into the river in a frothing white mess of bubbles, certainly not one to try kayaking down although I'm sure some have!
After taking in the sight and sound of the Huka Falls we returned along the same track back to the Spa Thermal Park. As the name suggests this park has a few hidden gems, at the point where the track meets the main part of the park you find Otumuheke Stream. This thermal stream winds down the park through a number of small natural pools before merging with the Waikato River. The large pool next to the river was pretty busy with bathers, luckily I had spotted a pool a bit higher upstream and just big enough for two. It took a little scrabbling up the hill to get to but was a perfect little secluded pool. We stripped off to our togs and hopped in… or rather gently eased ourselves in as not only is the water about 30+ degrees the algae on the rocks is treacherous! It's a pretty awesome experience to sit in a natural thermal stream, and not that many places in the world you can do it, so we were feeling pretty pleased with ourselves. We enjoyed a good soak before we got too hot and headed back to Bell Cottage as the sun went down.
The evening consisted of ambling into the town centre, just a short walk from our quirky little bach, and I had booked us in to the Lakeside for dinner. Great casual dining here and I had an incredible fish burger. Plus great craft beers, including the locally brewed Lakeman beer, is a must try. They were also showing Lions game! What more could a boy want?!
For our second day in town we wandered the shops and lakefront, Guy smashed some golf balls onto a pontoon on the lake with surprising accuracy, and we made our way to the wharf for the main event of the day…sailing!
We joined the entertaining crew of Barbery II, in glorious sunshine, as we took our seats on the 47ft yacht and headed out onto the lake. Unfortunately to accompany the glorious sunshine there was also almost zero wind however, this did not dampen the experience one bit and our skipper Jamie was brilliant. We motored (electric) our way across the lake, past Acacia Bay and around to the Maori Rock Carvings.
As we cruised along we were told the Maori story of how the mountains of the North Island were created (I'll give you just the jist). Mountain warriors all living alongside one another around Lake Taupo went to war over a beautiful maiden mountain, Pīhanga. After much fighting Tongariro won and he and his new wife rested on the edge of the lake, Ruapehu and Ngauruhoe were respectful of the victory and were allowed to rest nearby. The others however, were banished and told to get as far as they could by dawn. Pūtauaki headed east and by daybreak reached his present position at Kawerau. Tauhara travelled slowly, all the time looking back longingly at Pīhanga and only reached the opposite side of the lake. Taranaki went west to drown himself in the Tasman dragging his injured leg, which formed the river. Where they reached at dawn their bodies now lie as the mountains of the North Island.
At the rock carvings we heard how they were meticulously carved in the eighties, to honour the artist's whakapapa (genealogy). The carvings include the Maori face as well as smaller carvings all down the surrounding rocks of dragons, lizards and even a mermaid. The rocks were the cherry on the top of a lovely day of sunny sailing. We slowly made our way back to the wharf, listening to music and enjoying the sun setting behind the neighbouring hills. Back on dry land we found a cosy bar in a trendy restaurant called The Vine, enjoying a couple of beers before a relaxing evening at the bach.
With the long weekend drawing to a close we checked out and headed off to visit the Aratiatia Rapids. Fortuitously, we arrived just in time for the show, as the dam opens every day at 12pm to drain water from the reservoir above. Whilst the dam is shut the channel is pretty dry with just a few turquoise pools sitting tranquilly. There are three viewpoints to watch the cascades from, the bridge directly in front of the dam, a middle point at the end of the narrowest part of the channel, and the furthest, highest point giving a view of the whole spectacle.
We opted for the latter so we could see the main channel, pools, dam and the river beyond, in hindsight though we think the middle viewpoint would give better dramatic effect. We were expecting a flash flood scenario when we arrived but actually, although the sluicing from the dam is impressive, the pools fill up pretty gradually. At full flow we had more the effect we were expecting and the rapids through the middle were pretty impressive, you can actually see these in the The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug; The scene shot is part of an escape where Bilbo rescues the dwarfs from the elves by hiding them in barrels which float downstream.
Next stop was the Orakei Korako Thermal Park, we were apprehensive about visiting another thermal park having been to the impressive Wai-O-Tapu in Rotorua, but we needn't of been worried as it was so different. Orakei Korako is unique as you have to take a boat across the Waikato River to get to it. We drifted across toward the chemically coloured salts and rocks, seemingly plunging into the lake below, all surrounded by forest that looked like it was on fire because of all the steam rising out of it. A pretty amazing sight, we felt like we were walking into Jurassic world!
The loop through the park takes around an hour and a half and we seemed to be the only ones there which made for unintentional exclusivity, always a bonus! At the beginning of the loop were Diamond Geyser (all puns welcome!) and Sapphire Geyser.
These are an unpredictable pair but we were lucky enough to see Sapphire erupting later in a series of horizontal spurting outbursts, creating great cascades of water and steam down to the river below.
Beyond the geysers is a large plateau of orangey-purple crusted rock, pock marked with bubbling pools, and above this a handy viewpoint that overlooks the entire park making for an otherworldly panorama.
Across a white crusted flat and through the words a hidden cave gapes at the sky, created by a huge thermal eruption blasting through the surface. The cave rock is full of a spectrum of colours, reds, oranges, greens and purples.
Back on the path the bubbling and plopping of the mud pools became audible and when they came into view we were treated to expulsions of mud bubbles that we find oddly satisfying to watch!
Walking back through the silver ferns, that New Zealand has emblemised, we made our way to the boat and with our departure from the park, the end of our weekend at Great Lake Taupo.


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[ PHOTOS: Fashion Gone Rogue ]
This Vogue Brazil December 2011 fashion spread featuring supermodel Alessandra Ambrosio and Brazilian heartthrob Rodrigo Santoro (you might recognize him as the 'enigmatic' designer from Love Actually) is certainly sizzling.
Shot in the Big Apple by Eric Guillemain, this romantic feature has the beautiful power couple (sadly, not in real life, but don't they make a great pair?) donning YSL, Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton.
It is magazine covers and stories like this that affirm me how Brazilians have special powers that seriously produce some of the most beautiful people in the world. Does their water have anything special? Or perhaps, the caipirinha is the catch!
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Michael tries unsuccessfully to coax his friend away from a fatal game of Russian roulette.
Themes: PTSD, War, Death, Mental Illness, Suffering, Suicide, Tragedy, Friendship, Plea
Stranded at sea, Louie and a fellow survivor wonder whether this is part of God's plan.
Themes: Survival, God's Nature, Providence, Life, Questioning God, Challenging God, Belief, Faith, Promise
When Doyle Gibson misses his custody hearing on account of getting in a car accident, the judge awards full custody to the mother.
Themes: Fatherhood, Time, Effort, Divorce, Mistake, Family, Priorities, Problems, Insensitive
During his trial, Cinque rises up and demands that the courts set him and his fellow slaves free.
Themes: Freedom, Liberty, Sanctity of Life, Slavery, Humanity, Proclamation, Civil Liberty, Power of Words, Plea
After misplacing a significant amount of money, George runs to Potter for help, and then prays to God for help.
Themes: Despair, Prayer, Helping, Money, Desperation, Plea, Investment, Business, Crucible
Rubin pleads with the judge to embrace the truth and give him the justice that he has been denied for decades.
Themes: Justice, Injustice, Speech, Ethics, Truth, Evidence, Imprisonment, Humanity, Laws
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Σάββατο, 1 Δεκεμβρίου 2007
Susanne - Leonard Cohen
Κοίτα τι κάνει αυτό το φοβερό youtube!
Δίνει όνομα και νόημα στις σκέψει, στις αναμνήσεις!
Κι αυτό το κλασσικό φανταστικό κομμάτι σκέφτηκα σήμερα πρωί πρωί
Το βρήκα και το ανεβάζω, για μενα και για σένα.
Suzanne του Leonard Cohen αυτού του τροβαδούρου ποιητή με την θλιμμένη βαθιά φωνή που έγραψε μερικά από τα πιο όμορφα τραγούδια ever!
Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river
You can hear the boats go by
You can spend the night beside her
And you know that she's half crazy
But that's why you want to be there
And she feeds you tea and oranges
That come all the way from China
And just when you mean to tell her
That you have no love to give her
Then she gets you on her wavelength
And she lets the river answer
That you've always been her lover
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that she will trust you
For you've touched her perfect body with your mind.
And Jesus was a sailor
When he walked upon the water
And he spent a long time watching
From his lonely wooden tower
And when he knew for certain
Only drowning men could see him
He said "All men will be sailors then
Until the sea shall free them"
But he himself was broken
Long before the sky would open
Forsaken, almost human
He sank beneath your wisdom like a stone
And you want to travel with him
And you want to travel blind
And you think maybe you'll trust him
For he's touched your perfect body with his mind.
Now Suzanne takes your hand
And she leads you to the river
She is wearing rags and feathers
From Salvation Army counters
And the sun pours down like honey
On our lady of the harbour
And she shows you where to look
Among the garbage and the flowers
There are heroes in the seaweed
There are children in the morning
They are leaning out for love
And they will lean that way forever
While Suzanne holds the mirror
And you want to travel with her
And you want to travel blind
And you know that you can trust her
For she's touched your perfect body with her mind.
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Barb Jungr - Shelter From The Storm - Midwest Record
As always, Jungr doesn't give you what you expect. Varying from her format of single songwriter tribute sets, this time out she's giving her all to 'songs of hope for troubled times' serving up a set card that doesn't have a single bridge over troubled water in the lot. Although there are other players on board, this is mostly a face off between her and Laurence Hobgood where he gets to turn up the drama in ways he never could backing up Kurt Elling. Jungr will always be an art chick to the core and that's what gives her the oomph to align Rodgers & Hammerstein with Joni Mitchell with David Bowie. Another winning set for the cabaret crew on Mars.


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I have all the info on monday, the good the thing about the venue change is that I ca do my whole set and all, instead of just 15 minutes as I was supposed to at Beatpol support both Kristoffer & the Harbourheads & Laura Gibson.
I´ll post the new venue & timeschedule on monday april 1st!!
Love and happy weekend to ya´ll


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Against MY sage motherly advice, Bob cut Dylan's hair into a mohawk again.
Even though the LAST time he got this haircut, he went berserker.
I hate a mohawk. I asked Bob to remove it right away. He did not.
Now Dylan loves it and refuses to let us anywhere near him with the clippers.
At least it is winter and I can keep his head covered with a hat while we venture out into public.
Did I mention that I really hate the mohawk?
Here are the pics of the current mohawk, all gelled up and stylin'
And because THAT is so terrifying...here is a pic of Ben to relax you.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
2 comments:
- Kenna said...
Dylan's quit the little character....Mohawk & all:)
- 1:22 PM, February 11, 2009
- Jessica said...
He is something!
- 5:25 PM, February 11, 2009
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Damon Hill
RJ: I just want to focus your BRDC role for a moment. What are the main hopes and challenges both you and the BRDC face in the coming months and years?
DH: Well, you know the overwhelming challenge we face is to have the rights.. and the facilities to keep the Formula 1 GP at Silverstone. We're just hoping we pull together as much as we can. The Grand Prix is the most important thing and nothing else comes close for us, we need to keep that.
RJ: What made you decide to come back and try this (GPM) car, and indeed the GP2 car out, recently?
DH: Well, curiosity is always a powerful thing, and I felt like something I did actually want to try, which was not the case as regards the other series, and it was a great opportunity to give it a whirl and I liked it, very pleased to have the opportunity to do it.
RJ: Finally, both as a driver and as a BRDC member, what does Jenson Button's win this week do for him and British motorsport?
DH: It's very important, yes, because we haven't had many winners in Formula 1 lately, so a British winner is always welcome. I had a lot of hope for Jenson, and he's worked hard, he's done a lot of Grand Prix's, with problems, and I think this win will give him the strength and the confidence to go on and win many more GP's. For us, for British motorsport, it's a fantastic boost, and can only be good for the Grand Prix next year, to have a winner, a British winner involved.
Interview conducted by Richard Jenkins on the 13th August 2006 at the GPM event at Silverstone. Thanks to Damon for his time, which although brief, was still more than could be expected for someone so pressed for time & who had more than filled his quota of interviews that weekend.


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Enter our draw to win…12:21 AM
it's almost new year!
i can hardly wait for the fireworks, for the joy of people screaming out the seconds to pass 2013 together.
new year,
Make New Year's goals. Dig within, and discover what you would like to have happen in your life this year. This helps you do your part. It is an affirmation that you're interested in fully living life in the year to come.
Goals give us direction. They put a powerful force into play on a universal, conscious, and subconscious level. Goals give our life direction.
What would you like to have happen in your life this year? What would you like to do, to accomplish? What good would you like to attract into your life? What particular areas of growth would you like to have happen to you? What blocks, or character defects, would you like to have removed?
What would you like to attain? Little things and big things? Where would you like to go? What would you like to have happen in friendship and love? What would you like to have happen in your family life?
What problems would you like to see solved? What decisions would you like to make? What would you like to happen in your career?
Write it down. Take a piece of paper, a few hours of your time, and write it all down - as an affirmation of you, your life, and your ability to choose. Then let it go.
The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals."
― melody beattie
what do you all wish for the upcoming year?
uhm if i, i would wish to enter the best university, to have a bright future, to have a happy ending life, to have a healthy relationship and a healthy life, to make my parents and family proud, to become a rich business woman someday, and yes to fulfill my wishlist things!
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ELLWOOD CITY � Police filed charges this week against two men suspected in an armed robbery on Dec. 8 in the parking lot of a now-closed ice cream shop.
Michael Mario Viccari, 24, of 133 Hazel Ave., Ellwood City, and Joseph Jerad Pounds, 20, of 104 13th St., Ellwood City, were accused in the robbery, which took place just before 11 p.m. on Dec. 8 at the intersection of Lawrence Avenue and 13th Street, in the parking lot of the now-closed Minteer�s ice cream shop.
According to a criminal complaint filed this week with District Judge Jerry Cartwright, Viccari met the victims, Kayleigh Nagel and Kyle Monroe, at McDonald�s, along Fifth Street and Fountain Avenue. At Viccari�s request, Nagel and Monroe gave him a ride to the parking lot of Minteer�s. When all three people got out of the car, police said, Pounds ran up to them and produced a handgun, and demanded cash from Nagel and Monroe. Pounds took $55 and a knife from them, police said. Monroe identified Pounds from a photo lineup as the gunman.
In the criminal complaint, Viccari claimed that Pounds took $20 from him, although Nagel and Monroe said they never saw Pounds take money from Viccari.
Viccari was charged with robbery and theft. Pounds was charged with robbery, theft, aggravated assault, illegal firearms possession and possession of firearms without a license.
Cartwright issued arrest warrants for both men.


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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Citigroup C, +0.17% closed at a 52-week high of $51.85 on Friday amid rumors of a management shakeup which the company and analysts have denied. The stock broke its old record of $51.33 from Oct. 10 ahead of a key meeting with analysts next Thursday. Analyst Dick Bove of Punk Ziegel & Co. said Citigroup isn't likely to spin off any of its businesses as rumored. The other rumor is that Al de Molina, the departing chief financial officer of Bank of America BAC, +0.07% would take over for Chuck Prince as CEO of Citigroup, he said. Bove said the rumor has made the rounds before and that it's unlikely. A company spokesman also denied that Citigroup CFO Sally Krawcheck was leaving, according to press reports.
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Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has revealed that the club will sue recent signing Craig Mackail-Smith if he does not attend training on Monday
From: BBC
Fri, February 2nd 2007
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has revealed that the club will sue recent signing Craig Mackail-Smith if he does not attend training on Monday
From: BBC
Fri, January 26th 2007
European football looks set for a shakeup after Michel Platini was elected president of Uefa, ending Swedish incumbent Lennart Johansson's 17-year tenure at the head of European football's governing body.
From: The Guardian
Platini has pledged that he will introduce a maximum of three clubs will be allowed to enter the Champions League from any one country. Italy, Spain and England currently have four.
Fri, January 19th 2007
League chairman Brian Malwhinney: "In re-branding The Football League we made a serious, long-term commitment to encouraging a new generation of supporters to our matches. We aim to get more families and more young fans going along to watch their local Football League club. This new policy will ensure that doing so does not have a negative effect on their health."
From: Bulls News
Fri, January 5th 2007
...Notts County, according to a survey by Littlewoods Football Pools.
The oldest club in the Football League have been through more managers (35) since 1945 than any other team except Wigan Athletic (36). The last 10 years have brought two relegations and an average league position of 14th, and last season their Football League survival was only assured on the last day when they drew at home to Bury. One of their most (in)famous fans was serial killer Harold Shipman.
Wed, December 20th 2006
Bury have been thrown out of the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player in their 3-1 second-round replay win over Chester City
From: BBC
Chester will take their place with a home tie against Championship side Ipswich.
Mon, December 11th 2006
Claridge reached his 1,000th appearance when he played for Bournemouth against Port Vale in League 1 at the weekend. Unfortunately, the team lost 4-nil.
Related: Striker offers to play for free
Tue, December 5th 2006
Paul Ince's Macclesfield won their first game of the season with a 1-nil victory at home to Rochdale. McNeil's goal early in the second half saw the Silkmen get the win after 19 unsuccessful attempts despite playing much of the game with 10 men.
Thu, November 30th 2006
40-year old striker Steve Claridge is offering to play for free as he aims to clock up his 1,000th appearance.
Fri, November 17th 2006
My favourite:
"To put it in gentleman's terms if you've been out for a night and you're looking for a young lady and you pull one, some weeks they're good looking and some weeks they're not the best. Our performance today would have been not the best looking bird but at least we got her in the taxi. She weren't the best looking lady we ended up taking home but she was very pleasant and very nice, so thanks very much, let's have a coffee"
More from: Wikipedia
Tue, November 14th 2006
Plymouth manager Ian Holloway entered the row over women officials in his own inimitable way:
"I don't care what sex, creed or colour you are… as long as they're in the right areas of the ground. I don't want them coming in the dressing room looking at everybody with the wangers hanging out! That's not right…"
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St Mirren defender Stelios Demetriou was hit on the shoulder by a chocolate bar during Tuesday night's away clash against Greenock Morton - and responded brilliantly to the gesture by unwrapping the snack and taking a bite.
With the visitors leading the Renfrewshire derby 1-0 at the time, one home supporter had apparently seen enough and launched his candy bar at the full-back.
After seeing what he had been struck by, Demetriou shrugged his shoulders, picked up the chocolate and took a chunk out of it, reports the Daily Record.
These incidents are often more serious but hats off to the Buddies left-back for shrugging it off with a bit of humour.
The Championship clash finished 1-1 after Morton's Thomas O'Ware cancelled out Lewis Morgan's first-half opener with just ten minutes to play.


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Loved this Ryokan in Kyoto. The traditional Japanese room was spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was an absolute delight. The array of food was impressive, delicious and great quality. And the communal bathing area was clean and beautifully set out. The water pressure from the showers was fabulous, and the soak in the communal hot bath afterwards was a dream. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
From Australia
Sept. '17
Stayed at Hotel Nishiyama, Kyoto city


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The Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Atkins MEP (North West) today demanded that the Commission and the Government provide only targeted assistance to the airline industry in relation to insurance and security screening. Speaking in the European Parliament debate on Air Transport, the Conservative Transport Spokesman insisted that limitless subsidies should not be given to inefficient loss-making airlines.
Sir Robert reminded the Commission "that if EasyJet and Ryanair can make money in these difficult times why should the likes of Aer Lingus be bailed out of trouble!"
The former Minister for Aerospace also pressed for reassurances regarding British Airlines.
"I am delighted that British Midland and British European have picked up Sabena's routes from British airports, the former from Manchester. However there are concerns that, despite the investment, these slots could be taken away from them in six months and given to DAT, a company formed from Sabena's ashes. This would be scandalous because as long as they are offering a profitable service to the public, British airlines should be allowed to keep these routes."
Sir Robert continued, "I also wanted assurance that restrictive practices by ex- Sabena staff in 'going slow' and refusing to process the British airlines would be stopped immediately. It is a passenger's right to demand freedom of movement on the ground as well as in the air!"


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Centrally located in downtown Miami, this boutique hotel is just steps away from the Miami Heat Arena, Bayfront Park Amphitheater, Adrienne Arsht Center, Pérez Art Museum, Frost Science Museum, Financial District and Port of Miami. With easy access to South Beach, Wynwood Art District, the Design District and Brickell's acclaimed dining, entertainment and shopping; not forgetting vibrant Little Havana, YVE Hotel Miami is the ideal choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
146 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, FL 33132
South Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood and the Design District - Downtown Miami is in the center of it them all. And so is YVE Miami. Central and well-connected, our posh hotel overlooks the Port of Miami, making it the ideal base in the city, as well as a short and scenic drive from many of Miami's top destinations.


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