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LESS THAN 72 HOURS after the US Federal Reserves in New York responsible for the Central Bank of Liberia’s foreign transfers and payments, temporarily put a hold on all transactions with the CBL, pending clarity over an instruction from the Monrovia City Court regarding bank officials linked to the L$16 billion scandal, the CBL, a prime suspect in the investigation ordered by the President, has declared that it can now account for all L$15.5 billion reported missing.
THE FEDS’ decision threatens to paralyze international transactions at the Central Bank of Liberia forcing the George Weah-led government in a rush to speed up the investigation. The decision could have an adverse effect on the bank because several employees at the Bank with authority are listed by the court in its writ. Secondly, CBL will be unable to make some foreign payments including foreign mission expenses.
BANK GOVERNOR NATHANIEL PATRAY told a news conference Tuesday, that the CBL will cooperate with an investigation and avail all records in its possession. “I confirm that all employees of the CBL are committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and will continue to make themselves available to the Special Investigative Team whenever they are called upon,” Governor Patray declared.
THE LIFTING OF travel restrictions was a major issue raised by the Feds.
PRESIDENT GEORGE MANNEH WEAH recently established a Special Presidential Committee to probe the mysterious alleged disappearance of L$16 billion from the vault of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) and the Monrovia City Court last week restricted the movement of 35 employees of the bank pending the outcome of the investigation. The involvement of the court was triggered by a Writ of Ne-Exeat Republica prayed for by authorities at the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to restrain persons of interest from leaving the jurisdiction of the court pending an action.
WHILE IT IS unclear how much of an impact the governor’s statement Tuesday will have on the Feds position on the issue, it does validate the report that the bank was in trouble – in a rush to repair the damage stemming from the poor manner in which the government handled the scandal.
THE FEDS, ACCORDING to sources, had expressed concerns that several high-profile staffers at the bank, had been placed on travel ban in the wake of the investigation into the missing billions.
MULTIPLE CBL sources confirmed to FPA Sunday that the Feds have expressed concerns about multiple reports in the local and international press regarding the alleged disappearance of millions of dollars in local currency. The Feds are said to be particularly concerned about the mention of Mr. Charles Sirleaf, who along with some 29 bank officials including the former Governor Milton Weeks have been barred from traveling by the Monrovia City Court.
THE SAD REALITY is that since early August, when the saga first came to light, the bank and the George Weah-led government missed several glowing opportunities to end the noise surrounding the reported missing billions.
BOTH POLICE INSPECTOR General Patrick Sudue and NSA Director, J. Henric Pearson declined to respond to the inquiry.
WHEN THE STORY finally broke, several government sympathizers took to social media and local radio stations to lay the blame of the missing containers on the doorsteps of the government of former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
IN FACT, MR. LENN EUGENE Nagbe, who served as President Sirleaf’s Minister of Information went to ĺthe international airwaves to tell the world through the VOA’s Daybreak Africa that the government headed by his former boss, Sirleaf kept the new government headed by President Weah in the dark about the new banknotes during the transitional period. “…One would have thought that this new President would have been informed about all of these transactions during the transition notes that were presented to him during the transition meeting but he was not aware,” Nagbe said.
ADDING MORE FUEL to the saga, President Weah ordered the infusion of US$25 million into the economy in a bid to curb the rising foreign exchange rate. To date, commercial banks operating in the country have no record of how that money was disbursed or which businesses benefited.
GOVERNOR PATRAY ASSURED Liberia’s international partners that there is no 16 billion Liberian dollars missing as has been erroneously reported in the Media.
WHAT IS CONFUSING AND PERHAPS troubling for us, is whether Mr. Patray is speaking in his capacity as an impartial CBL governor who’s institution is a prime suspect in the saga – or a governor who has put himself on record as pledging that under his watch, the CBL would not run as a normal bank operating under a set of guidelines and mandates defined in its Act, but rather, run per the dictates of President Weah.
GOVERNOR PATRAY SAID IN AUGUST: “What we’re doing in the bank right now — we are working at the President’s mandate — technical economic management team which is different from the mandate of the Central Bank that is within the bank’s act. We will work with the Bank’s Act, but if it is necessary to sideline it for a while to get the President’s own mandate accomplished, we will have to do that. So, what I am looking for and the rest of the governors is for production, we have to produce so nobody salary will be cut”.
MR. PATRAY’S statement also follows a recent spat between both the Minister of Finance and Information who were entangled in a public disagreement over the print of the controversial money and the missing container.
THREE SENIOR GOVERNMENT ministers, Justice Minister Frank Musah Dean, Information Minister Nagbe and Finance and Development Planning Minister Samuel Tweah have projected several variations of what may or may not have taken place regarding the missing billions.
MORE IMPORTANTLY, what happens now to those the government put on a travel ban and publicly embarrassed under the guise of an investigation?
HERE LIES the government’s predicament: A galore of contradictions has made it difficult for most Liberians and international partners to believe any explanation at this point in time. The CBL is suddenly declaring that it has no records showing that monies printed under its authority have not yet been delivered into its reserve vault. This announcement coming in the wake of an investigation sanctioned by the President, who has asked his citizens to be patient, pending the arrival of help from the US Federal Bureau of Investigation – and the results of the probe, smells a bit fishy. Liberians deserve more respect than this – and should not be taken for granted by those elected or appointed to steer the affairs of the state.

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less than 72 hours after the us federal reserves in new york responsible for the central bank of liberia’s foreign transfers and payments, temporarily put a hold on all transactions with the cbl, pending clarity over an instruction from the monrovia city court regarding bank officials linked to the l$16 billion scandal, the cbl, a prime suspect in the investigation ordered by the president, has declared that it can now account for all l$15.5 billion reported missing.
the feds’ decision threatens to paralyze international transactions at the central bank of liberia forcing the george weah-led government in a rush to speed up the investigation. the decision could have an adverse effect on the bank because several employees at the bank with authority are listed by the court in its writ. secondly, cbl will be unable to make some foreign payments including foreign mission expenses.
bank governor nathaniel patray told a news conference tuesday, that the cbl will cooperate with an investigation and avail all records in its possession. “i confirm that all employees of the cbl are committed to cooperating fully with the investigation and will continue to make themselves available to the special investigative team whenever they are called upon,” governor patray declared.
the lifting of travel restrictions was a major issue raised by the feds.
president george manneh weah recently established a special presidential committee to probe the mysterious alleged disappearance of l$16 billion from the vault of the central bank of liberia (cbl) and the monrovia city court last week restricted the movement of 35 employees of the bank pending the outcome of the investigation. the involvement of the court was triggered by a writ of ne-exeat republica prayed for by authorities at the ministry of justice (moj) to restrain persons of interest from leaving the jurisdiction of the court pending an action.
while it is unclear how much of an impact the governor’s statement tuesday will have on the feds position on the issue, it does validate the report that the bank was in trouble – in a rush to repair the damage stemming from the poor manner in which the government handled the scandal.
the feds, according to sources, had expressed concerns that several high-profile staffers at the bank, had been placed on travel ban in the wake of the investigation into the missing billions.
multiple cbl sources confirmed to fpa sunday that the feds have expressed concerns about multiple reports in the local and international press regarding the alleged disappearance of millions of dollars in local currency. the feds are said to be particularly concerned about the mention of mr. charles sirleaf, who along with some 29 bank officials including the former governor milton weeks have been barred from traveling by the monrovia city court.
the sad reality is that since early august, when the saga first came to light, the bank and the george weah-led government missed several glowing opportunities to end the noise surrounding the reported missing billions.
both police inspector general patrick sudue and nsa director, j. henric pearson declined to respond to the inquiry.
when the story finally broke, several government sympathizers took to social media and local radio stations to lay the blame of the missing containers on the doorsteps of the government of former president ellen johnson-sirleaf.
in fact, mr. lenn eugene nagbe, who served as president sirleaf’s minister of information went to ĺthe international airwaves to tell the world through the voa’s daybreak africa that the government headed by his former boss, sirleaf kept the new government headed by president weah in the dark about the new banknotes during the transitional period. “…one would have thought that this new president would have been informed about all of these transactions during the transition notes that were presented to him during the transition meeting but he was not aware,” nagbe said.
adding more fuel to the saga, president weah ordered the infusion of us$25 million into the economy in a bid to curb the rising foreign exchange rate. to date, commercial banks operating in the country have no record of how that money was disbursed or which businesses benefited.
governor patray assured liberia’s international partners that there is no 16 billion liberian dollars missing as has been erroneously reported in the media.
what is confusing and perhaps troubling for us, is whether mr. patray is speaking in his capacity as an impartial cbl governor who’s institution is a prime suspect in the saga – or a governor who has put himself on record as pledging that under his watch, the cbl would not run as a normal bank operating under a set of guidelines and mandates defined in its act, but rather, run per the dictates of president weah.
governor patray said in august: “what we’re doing in the bank right now — we are working at the president’s mandate — technical economic management team which is different from the mandate of the central bank that is within the bank’s act. we will work with the bank’s act, but if it is necessary to sideline it for a while to get the president’s own mandate accomplished, we will have to do that. so, what i am looking for and the rest of the governors is for production, we have to produce so nobody salary will be cut”.
mr. patray’s statement also follows a recent spat between both the minister of finance and information who were entangled in a public disagreement over the print of the controversial money and the missing container.
three senior government ministers, justice minister frank musah dean, information minister nagbe and finance and development planning minister samuel tweah have projected several variations of what may or may not have taken place regarding the missing billions.
more importantly, what happens now to those the government put on a travel ban and publicly embarrassed under the guise of an investigation?
here lies the government’s predicament: a galore of contradictions has made it difficult for most liberians and international partners to believe any explanation at this point in time. the cbl is suddenly declaring that it has no records showing that monies printed under its authority have not yet been delivered into its reserve vault. this announcement coming in the wake of an investigation sanctioned by the president, who has asked his citizens to be patient, pending the arrival of help from the us federal bureau of investigation – and the results of the probe, smells a bit fishy. liberians deserve more respect than this – and should not be taken for granted by those elected or appointed to steer the affairs of the state.


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the jaguar xf is striking luxury saloon that is affordable and fantastic to drive thanks to jaguardrive control which allows you to switch to various driving modes to suit the weather. the remarkable jaguar xf is available in luxury, xf r-sport, xf premium luxury, xf portfolio, xfr, and the xfr-s, and comes with a choice of petrol or diesel engines.
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I liked Monsters Inc. and The Incredibles too, though the first Toy Story is by far the best film they've ever made. Cars was... weird.
Personally I think that Shrek trumps all the Disney/Pixar movies for sheer all-round entertainment, albeit pitched at a slightly older audience. It was just the right movie at the right time for me when I was ten (also the age at which I discovered Keen, but that's another day's work). However, if asked to choose a Disney/Pixar flick it would have to be Toy Story.
Pity that two of the four Shrek films are utter garg.
Im not sure why this movie is so popular.
Bloogbae wrote: Im not sure why this movie is so popular.
Because Chris chan liked it and said Bring the whole family.
Honestly I'm not sure why; I'll do my best to spoil as little as possible.
There are some good gags here and there, but when you break down the plot to its crux it's a classic underdog story with a surprise layer of-...I suppose the best word to use is humanism - a certain redefinition of what creativity actually is.
I'll go out on a limb and say it may actually be worth watching it if you gravitate towards not just a creative disposition but rather raw creativity; undefined, boundless, pure creative power.
This movie propagates the homosexual agenda.
Paramultart wrote: This movie propagates the homosexual agenda.
I thought there was a female love interest?
Except if the Hero is Vin Diesel just doing it to be the Hero.
In any case, I just watched the Movie. Starts off great, and like almost 100% of all 21st Century movies it drags a bit in the second half, partly destroying the mood of the first half by trying to be bigger better faster more than the first half.

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i liked monsters inc. and the incredibles too, though the first toy story is by far the best film they've ever made. cars was... weird.
personally i think that shrek trumps all the disney/pixar movies for sheer all-round entertainment, albeit pitched at a slightly older audience. it was just the right movie at the right time for me when i was ten (also the age at which i discovered keen, but that's another day's work). however, if asked to choose a disney/pixar flick it would have to be toy story.
pity that two of the four shrek films are utter garg.
im not sure why this movie is so popular.
bloogbae wrote: im not sure why this movie is so popular.
because chris chan liked it and said bring the whole family.
honestly i'm not sure why; i'll do my best to spoil as little as possible.
there are some good gags here and there, but when you break down the plot to its crux it's a classic underdog story with a surprise layer of-...i suppose the best word to use is humanism - a certain redefinition of what creativity actually is.
i'll go out on a limb and say it may actually be worth watching it if you gravitate towards not just a creative disposition but rather raw creativity; undefined, boundless, pure creative power.
this movie propagates the homosexual agenda.
paramultart wrote: this movie propagates the homosexual agenda.
i thought there was a female love interest?
except if the hero is vin diesel just doing it to be the hero.
in any case, i just watched the movie. starts off great, and like almost 100% of all 21st century movies it drags a bit in the second half, partly destroying the mood of the first half by trying to be bigger better faster more than the first half.


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On Thanksgiving Day, San Diego, I mean, L.A. Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers had a big game leading his team to a 28-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Rivers completed 27-of-33 passes (81.8% completion rate) for 434 yards and three TDs. What makes this game so noteworthy is that it was only the eighth time in NFL history that a QB completed 80% or higher of his passes in a game with over 400 yards passing and three or more TD passes. It was, however, the second such game for Rivers in his career… he did it in 2013. He became the second QB in NFL history to have multiple games where he completed 80% of his passes with 400 yards and three TDs. Ben Roethlisberger has also had two such games in his career.
Here are the six QBs who have thrown for 400+ yards with three or more TDs and a completion rate of 80% or higher in the same game.

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on thanksgiving day, san diego, i mean, l.a. chargers quarterback philip rivers had a big game leading his team to a 28-6 win over the dallas cowboys.
rivers completed 27-of-33 passes (81.8% completion rate) for 434 yards and three tds. what makes this game so noteworthy is that it was only the eighth time in nfl history that a qb completed 80% or higher of his passes in a game with over 400 yards passing and three or more td passes. it was, however, the second such game for rivers in his career… he did it in 2013. he became the second qb in nfl history to have multiple games where he completed 80% of his passes with 400 yards and three tds. ben roethlisberger has also had two such games in his career.
here are the six qbs who have thrown for 400+ yards with three or more tds and a completion rate of 80% or higher in the same game.


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The stalemate over New Jersey’s state budget finally ended Monday night as top legislators and Gov. Chris Christie announced they had reached an agreement after a three-day government shutdown.
State Senate President Steve Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto, both Democrats, joined the Republican governor at the Statehouse to break the news.
Christie said that although he’s saddened the budget is late, he’ll sign it.
He also ordered all closed state parks to reopen for the Fourth of July.
The deal calls for a $34.7 billion budget that includes more than $300 million in Democratic spending priorities and is part of an agreement to overhaul the state’s largest health insurer.
The Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield legislation calls for annual audits of the nonprofit’s reserve level, sets a range for its reserves and requires any excess to be spent on policyholders.
The stalemate centered on Christie’s desire for legislation to overhaul the insurer.
He has staked his final year as governor on overhauling Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, which he claims he is allowed to do.
The company opposes the changes and disagrees with Christie’s reading of the law.
Prieto had insisted it’s not worth tweaking the insurer as congressional Republicans contemplate their own health care overhaul. He also said the changes could lead to premium increases.
Christie affirmed Monday night that parks and beaches will reopen in time for the holiday, while other state facilities and services, such as motor vehicle offices and courts, will return to normal Wednesday. State workers will get a paid holiday at his request.

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the stalemate over new jersey’s state budget finally ended monday night as top legislators and gov. chris christie announced they had reached an agreement after a three-day government shutdown.
state senate president steve sweeney and assembly speaker vincent prieto, both democrats, joined the republican governor at the statehouse to break the news.
christie said that although he’s saddened the budget is late, he’ll sign it.
he also ordered all closed state parks to reopen for the fourth of july.
the deal calls for a $34.7 billion budget that includes more than $300 million in democratic spending priorities and is part of an agreement to overhaul the state’s largest health insurer.
the horizon blue cross blue shield legislation calls for annual audits of the nonprofit’s reserve level, sets a range for its reserves and requires any excess to be spent on policyholders.
the stalemate centered on christie’s desire for legislation to overhaul the insurer.
he has staked his final year as governor on overhauling horizon blue cross blue shield, which he claims he is allowed to do.
the company opposes the changes and disagrees with christie’s reading of the law.
prieto had insisted it’s not worth tweaking the insurer as congressional republicans contemplate their own health care overhaul. he also said the changes could lead to premium increases.
christie affirmed monday night that parks and beaches will reopen in time for the holiday, while other state facilities and services, such as motor vehicle offices and courts, will return to normal wednesday. state workers will get a paid holiday at his request.


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Does not present an effective general impression. Musical ideas do not hold the listener’s interest.
Includes at least one interesting musical idea. Yet, the overall impression is not effective.
Includes some interesting musical ideas. The general impression is pleasant and moderately effective.
Strong aesthetic appeal and general impression. Would be enjoyed by many listeners. Keeps the listener interested.
Musical idea is familiar or a cliché. No variety or exploration of musical elements (range, timbre, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, melody).
Musical idea is neither familiar nor a cliché. However, there is no development, variety, or exploration of musical elements.
Involves some original aspect(s) or manipulation(s) of musical idea(s). Explores and varies at least one musical element.
Includes very original, unusual or imaginative musical ideas. Explores and varies at least two musical elements.
Gives no sense of a completed musical idea. Exhibits no clear beginning, middle or end section. Form appears random rather than organized. Musical elements (range, timbre, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, melody) do not connect well or are not used to organize musical ideas or the form.
Presents one complete musical idea. However, composition lacks overall completeness. Fails to use musical elements to organize musical ideas or form.
Ending feels final. Uses at least one musical element to organize the musical ideas and overall form.
Presents at least one complete musical idea. Has a coherent and organized form with a clear beginning, middle, and end. Uses musical elements to organize musical ideas or the form.
Rubric is a modification of one presented by: Hickey, M. (1999). Assessment rubrics for music composition. Music Educators Journal, 84 (4), 26 -33.

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strong aesthetic appeal and general impression. would be enjoyed by many listeners. keeps the listener interested.
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musical idea is neither familiar nor a cliché. however, there is no development, variety, or exploration of musical elements.
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I just heard Ronda share from her heart. Her clear message was so powerful I literally felt a shift. A situation which I was viewing as hopeless and out of my hands was suddenly HOPEFUL! I’m going to go home and start reminding my daughter what a priceless diamond she is to me. Ronda – I really wish I heard your message 18 years earlier… but it’s NEVER too late! Thank you for this priceless gift.
You have an amazing stage presence and beautiful heart. I know your message will massively impact and transform the lives of many deserving people.
Ronda, you are one of the most articulate, caring, and knowledgeable personal growth experts in America!

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i just heard ronda share from her heart. her clear message was so powerful i literally felt a shift. a situation which i was viewing as hopeless and out of my hands was suddenly hopeful! i’m going to go home and start reminding my daughter what a priceless diamond she is to me. ronda – i really wish i heard your message 18 years earlier… but it’s never too late! thank you for this priceless gift.
you have an amazing stage presence and beautiful heart. i know your message will massively impact and transform the lives of many deserving people.
ronda, you are one of the most articulate, caring, and knowledgeable personal growth experts in america!


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Our office manager has been away on vacation for the past two weeks and usually when that happens, by the time she gets back, our office kitchen looks like poltergeists were let loose in it.
She gets back on Monday, so I spent some time the last few days, putting other people’s dishes in the dishwasher and generally tidying up.
The strange this is, I think a bunch of people were doing the same thing, because I have NEVER seen the place look so tidy while our office manager is away.
I also supported a friend who was growing a moustache for the first time for November, to raise money for prostate cancer research. I wish I could’ve given more because it was a valiant effort by my friend (who is Asian and said that he didn’t think he could even grow one, lol). Well, he did, and raised more than $700 for the cause, which I thought was awesome!
I happened by this performing arts school choir today at a charity event singing a medley from Sister Act (His Eye is on the Sparrow and Joyful, Joyful) and WOW, they were incredible, enjoy!

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our office manager has been away on vacation for the past two weeks and usually when that happens, by the time she gets back, our office kitchen looks like poltergeists were let loose in it.
she gets back on monday, so i spent some time the last few days, putting other people’s dishes in the dishwasher and generally tidying up.
the strange this is, i think a bunch of people were doing the same thing, because i have never seen the place look so tidy while our office manager is away.
i also supported a friend who was growing a moustache for the first time for november, to raise money for prostate cancer research. i wish i could’ve given more because it was a valiant effort by my friend (who is asian and said that he didn’t think he could even grow one, lol). well, he did, and raised more than $700 for the cause, which i thought was awesome!
i happened by this performing arts school choir today at a charity event singing a medley from sister act (his eye is on the sparrow and joyful, joyful) and wow, they were incredible, enjoy!


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Every weekday morning, millions of American kids wake up and go to school, usually under the watchful eye of an adult. But in Japan, children are expected to make the journey alone. In the Tokyo metro area, where the population tops 38 million, that trip can last up to an hour, covering several miles. Seth Doane visited one family to learn how students going solo are protected.
Traveling in Japan, I visited the school of a young friend, Yukiko (age 8) and got a small taste of her world. Japanese schools are very disciplined and the students are taught to be self-sufficient. I was actually quite impressed by their system and wondered if it would ever be possible to instill some of these qualities in the American educations system.
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every weekday morning, millions of american kids wake up and go to school, usually under the watchful eye of an adult. but in japan, children are expected to make the journey alone. in the tokyo metro area, where the population tops 38 million, that trip can last up to an hour, covering several miles. seth doane visited one family to learn how students going solo are protected.
traveling in japan, i visited the school of a young friend, yukiko (age 8) and got a small taste of her world. japanese schools are very disciplined and the students are taught to be self-sufficient. i was actually quite impressed by their system and wondered if it would ever be possible to instill some of these qualities in the american educations system.
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japanese high school cooking class!!
views: 14494 learn japanese from zero!
japanese high school girl cafe: cute or creepy?
japanese high school girl cheena plays bocchi tsureee ( "it's hard being a loner") and reveals her secret at school. what is it like to be a teenager in japan?


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The University of Geneva launches the first edition of a certificate of advanced studies in water and water services management. Interested? Have a look at the CAS gestion de la ressource et des services de l’eau.
This program targets professionals with backgrounds in civil or environmental engineering. If you are a water professional and would like gain an integrated vision of sustainable water resources management, in Switzerland and abroad, this program is for you.

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the university of geneva launches the first edition of a certificate of advanced studies in water and water services management. interested? have a look at the cas gestion de la ressource et des services de l’eau.
this program targets professionals with backgrounds in civil or environmental engineering. if you are a water professional and would like gain an integrated vision of sustainable water resources management, in switzerland and abroad, this program is for you.


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beautiful ornament. just ordered some other ones. will definitely order from you again.
also, 100% satisfied, you have a very good product at a reasonably good price, and your service was timely and prompt.
this is such a great gift for family.
this engraved ornament exceeded my expectations. it is so very beautiful.
i was totally happy with the products i ordered. they were sent in a timely manner and met all my expectations. i was happy to be able purchase additional ornaments to match the one that had been given to me.


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Durable, highly secure, and incredibly heat efficient, this door is sure to make a stylish yet practical addition to your property for years to come.
Boasting two angled glass panels that are available in a wide range of stunning designs, as well as a selection of subtle and bold external door colours to choose from, this high impact door can be customised to meet your exact requirements - adding style and creativity to the entrance of your home.

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this 2 panel 2 angle composite door not only looks the part, but it also performs to the optimum standard too!
durable, highly secure, and incredibly heat efficient, this door is sure to make a stylish yet practical addition to your property for years to come.
boasting two angled glass panels that are available in a wide range of stunning designs, as well as a selection of subtle and bold external door colours to choose from, this high impact door can be customised to meet your exact requirements - adding style and creativity to the entrance of your home.


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WASHINGTON, March 31. /TASS/. The alleged involvement of Russia in poisoning of an ex-GRU official Sergei Skripal and his daughter in Great Britain serves as an excuse for tough, inadequate steps by the United States towards Russian diplomats, Russian ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told reporters.
"As of today, we haven’t received any reasonable explanations for the expulsion of our diplomats," he said. "As you know, the official explanation for closing our consulate in Seattle is that our allegedly diplomats might receive information about the activities of the US naval base. I have a simple question - how is Skripal case connected to this? The answer arises naturally - the case, in fact, is just an excuse for a Russophobia outburst in order for the Americans to take tough, inadequate, provocative steps against Russian diplomats and Russian diplomatic property," the diplomat added.
"As for the Skripal case, to date we have not received any information from our American partners - what was the basis for them coming to the conclusion that Russia or its representatives were involved in illegal activities on the territory of the United Kingdom," Antonov said. "When I ask - can you give me a single fact, a specific fact proving that Russia is responsible for the tragedy in London, there is no answer," he added.
On March 26, US authorities have decided to expel 60 Russian diplomats and close the Russian consulate in Seattle. The diplomats being expelled from the US include 48 embassy staff and 12 members of Russia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations. In turn, Germany, Canada, Poland and France have decided to expel four diplomats each, Lithuania and the Czech Republic - three each, Australia, Albania, Denmark, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands - two each, Hungary, Latvia, Macedonia, Norway, Romania, Finland, Croatia , Sweden and Estonia - one each, while Ukraine decided to send away 13 Russian diplomats.
This measures were taken against the alleged involvement if Russia in poisoning of an ex-GRU official in Great Britain. On March 4, former Russian military intelligence (GRU) Colonel Sergei Skripal, who had been convicted in Russia of spying for Great Britain and exchanged for Russian intelligence officers, and his daughter Yulia suffered the effects of a nerve agent in the British city of Salisbury.
Moscow rejected all of the United Kingdom’s accusations, saying that a program aimed at developing such a substance had existed neither in the Soviet Union nor in Russia. In retaliation to the UK’s steps, 23 British diplomats were expelled, the British consulate general in the city of St. Petersburg was closed and the British Council had to shut down its operations in Russia. At the same time, Moscow pointed out that further measures could be taken "should there be any more hostile actions against Russia.".

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washington, march 31. /tass/. the alleged involvement of russia in poisoning of an ex-gru official sergei skripal and his daughter in great britain serves as an excuse for tough, inadequate steps by the united states towards russian diplomats, russian ambassador to the us anatoly antonov told reporters.
"as of today, we haven’t received any reasonable explanations for the expulsion of our diplomats," he said. "as you know, the official explanation for closing our consulate in seattle is that our allegedly diplomats might receive information about the activities of the us naval base. i have a simple question - how is skripal case connected to this? the answer arises naturally - the case, in fact, is just an excuse for a russophobia outburst in order for the americans to take tough, inadequate, provocative steps against russian diplomats and russian diplomatic property," the diplomat added.
"as for the skripal case, to date we have not received any information from our american partners - what was the basis for them coming to the conclusion that russia or its representatives were involved in illegal activities on the territory of the united kingdom," antonov said. "when i ask - can you give me a single fact, a specific fact proving that russia is responsible for the tragedy in london, there is no answer," he added.
on march 26, us authorities have decided to expel 60 russian diplomats and close the russian consulate in seattle. the diplomats being expelled from the us include 48 embassy staff and 12 members of russia’s permanent mission to the united nations. in turn, germany, canada, poland and france have decided to expel four diplomats each, lithuania and the czech republic - three each, australia, albania, denmark, spain, italy and the netherlands - two each, hungary, latvia, macedonia, norway, romania, finland, croatia , sweden and estonia - one each, while ukraine decided to send away 13 russian diplomats.
this measures were taken against the alleged involvement if russia in poisoning of an ex-gru official in great britain. on march 4, former russian military intelligence (gru) colonel sergei skripal, who had been convicted in russia of spying for great britain and exchanged for russian intelligence officers, and his daughter yulia suffered the effects of a nerve agent in the british city of salisbury.
moscow rejected all of the united kingdom’s accusations, saying that a program aimed at developing such a substance had existed neither in the soviet union nor in russia. in retaliation to the uk’s steps, 23 british diplomats were expelled, the british consulate general in the city of st. petersburg was closed and the british council had to shut down its operations in russia. at the same time, moscow pointed out that further measures could be taken "should there be any more hostile actions against russia.".


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This past July, I traveled with a journalist, German Andino, and the subject of his new graphic novel, Pastor Daniel Pacheco. We visited Rivera Hernandez, a colony of 59 barrios located on the outskirts of San Pedro Sula and, statistically, one of the most violent urban areas in the world. For several years, Pastor Pacheco has been ‘cleaning up’ his barrio by mediating negotiations and ceasefire agreements between rival gangs, using his influence to accompany people to safely cross enemy turf.
It was dark out as we neared the turnoff into the barrio. I was told to roll down both windows in the back seat and German puts on the overhead light. We are to make ourselves clearly visible to the ‘flags,’ young gang members who patrol the borders of the barrio on bikes. When they see any unrecognized or unsolicited visitors in their territory, they immediately alert the ‘muchachos’ (their older counterparts) of the trespassors. Entering the barrio, you quickly make out the graffiti of MS13, who along with their main rival, 18th Street,control the vast majority of Rivera Hernandez. We were able to pass freely only because we were with the pastor.
Pastor Pacheco’s barrio appeared quiet and peaceful. This was unexpected considering the warnings I had received and the entry process. The relative security we enjoyed was the result of Pastor’s peacebuilding efforts and the respect he commands from the gangs. We pulled up in front of a large green house with roll down gates and a large side yard. I am told this house was used as a torture chamber by the gang. Two years prior, Andrea Abigail Argenal Martinez, a 13-year-old girl passing through the barrio, was thought to be a rival gang member. She was abducted and tortured — neighbors could hear her screams for three days — before she was murdered and buried in the backyard. This was a turning point for the pastor: he decided the violence had to stop.
Invoking the wrath of God, Pastor Pacheco forced the gang to abandon the house. He then began a ‘purging,’ first cleaning the blood-stained walls and then inviting youth from the community to play football in the yard. The hope was that, gradually, youth would see the house as a safe space. The pastor had brought us in to participate in this ‘exorcism through art making’.
German Andino has been traveling to Rivera Hernandez with the Pastor for the past two years, initially to gain access to gang members he needed to interview for various news outlets. However, after witnessing the process of community reclamation he began documenting the Pastor’s work itself. He felt committed to telling a story not just of poverty and horrific violence but of redemption and possibility.
His approach is ethnographic: visiting the barrios regularly, always with Pastor Pacheco, to gradually becoming recognizable to the locals. The process is labor intensive, but has allowed him to carefully document fragments of personal stories and community history to piece together a cohesive narrative. Andino never uses cameras because of their tendency to be intrusive and revealing. Instead, he draws portraits of gang members who, excited to be captured in ink, are drawn into conversation.
At first, I was nervous, being an outsider and from the U.S. invited to work in a barrio whose current harsh reality is a direct result of U.S.’s War on Drugs. The dark history of the house was troubling as well.
How could Andino and I create images that would not undermine the brutal history of the house or those that dwelled in it? We decided not to paint figuratively or attempt to deliver a fixed message but instead add a new perspective to the space. We wanted to contribute to the larger cultural transformation the pastor had initiated. We wanted to ‘avenge’ Angela’s murder with color, form, composition and balance. Moreover, we wanted to create something that would invite questions and conversations as well as to encourage the community to consider creative forms of action.
Every day that we painted, neighborhood folk stopped and kept us company, sometimes with cups of coffee and tamales. Though Andino had visited the barrio on numerous occasions, he felt his interactions had been one-sided, ‘taking’ stories from the community but never leaving something behind. Our work together – an unlikely collaboration between an exorcist, an ethnographer and an artist — was the first such opportunity.
My initial hesitance abated as I spent more time in the barrio. Perhaps outside energy was needed for a community paralyzed by decades of habitual violence to begin the healing process. Abandoned houses, iron gates, razor wire, gang graffiti, dangling sneakers, stray dogs, and dilapidated roads are the landscape of the barrio. Without safe community spaces; constructive, life-affirming activities; and open, sustained access to the outside world, neighborhoods entrenched in violence and fear increasingly turn inwards. This limits their sense of possibility in effecting positive change in their immediate surroundings.
In isolated places like Rivera Hernandez, where the rule of law does not apply, creative expression offers a platform for new forms of communication within and between communities. Altering the visual landscape can serve as ‘primer’ for individual and collective imaginings of positive social change. Investing in the creative expression of communities at risk and the efforts of change-makers like Pastor Pacheco are possibly the best solutions.

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this past july, i traveled with a journalist, german andino, and the subject of his new graphic novel, pastor daniel pacheco. we visited rivera hernandez, a colony of 59 barrios located on the outskirts of san pedro sula and, statistically, one of the most violent urban areas in the world. for several years, pastor pacheco has been ‘cleaning up’ his barrio by mediating negotiations and ceasefire agreements between rival gangs, using his influence to accompany people to safely cross enemy turf.
it was dark out as we neared the turnoff into the barrio. i was told to roll down both windows in the back seat and german puts on the overhead light. we are to make ourselves clearly visible to the ‘flags,’ young gang members who patrol the borders of the barrio on bikes. when they see any unrecognized or unsolicited visitors in their territory, they immediately alert the ‘muchachos’ (their older counterparts) of the trespassors. entering the barrio, you quickly make out the graffiti of ms13, who along with their main rival, 18th street,control the vast majority of rivera hernandez. we were able to pass freely only because we were with the pastor.
pastor pacheco’s barrio appeared quiet and peaceful. this was unexpected considering the warnings i had received and the entry process. the relative security we enjoyed was the result of pastor’s peacebuilding efforts and the respect he commands from the gangs. we pulled up in front of a large green house with roll down gates and a large side yard. i am told this house was used as a torture chamber by the gang. two years prior, andrea abigail argenal martinez, a 13-year-old girl passing through the barrio, was thought to be a rival gang member. she was abducted and tortured — neighbors could hear her screams for three days — before she was murdered and buried in the backyard. this was a turning point for the pastor: he decided the violence had to stop.
invoking the wrath of god, pastor pacheco forced the gang to abandon the house. he then began a ‘purging,’ first cleaning the blood-stained walls and then inviting youth from the community to play football in the yard. the hope was that, gradually, youth would see the house as a safe space. the pastor had brought us in to participate in this ‘exorcism through art making’.
german andino has been traveling to rivera hernandez with the pastor for the past two years, initially to gain access to gang members he needed to interview for various news outlets. however, after witnessing the process of community reclamation he began documenting the pastor’s work itself. he felt committed to telling a story not just of poverty and horrific violence but of redemption and possibility.
his approach is ethnographic: visiting the barrios regularly, always with pastor pacheco, to gradually becoming recognizable to the locals. the process is labor intensive, but has allowed him to carefully document fragments of personal stories and community history to piece together a cohesive narrative. andino never uses cameras because of their tendency to be intrusive and revealing. instead, he draws portraits of gang members who, excited to be captured in ink, are drawn into conversation.
at first, i was nervous, being an outsider and from the u.s. invited to work in a barrio whose current harsh reality is a direct result of u.s.’s war on drugs. the dark history of the house was troubling as well.
how could andino and i create images that would not undermine the brutal history of the house or those that dwelled in it? we decided not to paint figuratively or attempt to deliver a fixed message but instead add a new perspective to the space. we wanted to contribute to the larger cultural transformation the pastor had initiated. we wanted to ‘avenge’ angela’s murder with color, form, composition and balance. moreover, we wanted to create something that would invite questions and conversations as well as to encourage the community to consider creative forms of action.
every day that we painted, neighborhood folk stopped and kept us company, sometimes with cups of coffee and tamales. though andino had visited the barrio on numerous occasions, he felt his interactions had been one-sided, ‘taking’ stories from the community but never leaving something behind. our work together – an unlikely collaboration between an exorcist, an ethnographer and an artist — was the first such opportunity.
my initial hesitance abated as i spent more time in the barrio. perhaps outside energy was needed for a community paralyzed by decades of habitual violence to begin the healing process. abandoned houses, iron gates, razor wire, gang graffiti, dangling sneakers, stray dogs, and dilapidated roads are the landscape of the barrio. without safe community spaces; constructive, life-affirming activities; and open, sustained access to the outside world, neighborhoods entrenched in violence and fear increasingly turn inwards. this limits their sense of possibility in effecting positive change in their immediate surroundings.
in isolated places like rivera hernandez, where the rule of law does not apply, creative expression offers a platform for new forms of communication within and between communities. altering the visual landscape can serve as ‘primer’ for individual and collective imaginings of positive social change. investing in the creative expression of communities at risk and the efforts of change-makers like pastor pacheco are possibly the best solutions.


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Yes that old chestnut! I’m often asked by parents – when will a child take responsibility for their practice schedule. In my experience, children of a young age need help from their parents to create a structured environment where a regular practice schedule fits into their normal daily routine. This is the quickest way to help build the technical skills needed to allow students to play satisfying music. Little people are only beginning to discover what their internal motivators are and in these early days it is our role as parents to help guide them in useful routines like a practice schedule. We discuss the difference between a hit and miss practice schedule and one which allows that slow burn towards musical fluency.
There are many different ways of recording and monitoring playing time and a host of apps and logs to capture all those minutes spent at the piano which I will save for another time. But for now my main advice is to compare it to the idea of savings and earning compound interest. Starting your savings young has a massive impact on your ability to achieve long term financial stability or even freedom. Using a compound interest model can really accelerate that growth and turn your investment into something meaningful.
The same applies to putting in the hours at your music practice. Research shows that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate, thoughtful, focussed practice to achieve mastery in any chosen interest. Of course not every music student will take it to those lengths but the concept is the same and for those who manage to create that regular time their progress accelerates accordingly – they play better, can take on more interesting music, have a deeper understanding of how the music should sound and feel and have a better chance of having a lifelong skill which will always be available to them. But yes you have to put in the hard yards to reap the benefits so ……practice, practice, practice!!!

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yes that old chestnut! i’m often asked by parents – when will a child take responsibility for their practice schedule. in my experience, children of a young age need help from their parents to create a structured environment where a regular practice schedule fits into their normal daily routine. this is the quickest way to help build the technical skills needed to allow students to play satisfying music. little people are only beginning to discover what their internal motivators are and in these early days it is our role as parents to help guide them in useful routines like a practice schedule. we discuss the difference between a hit and miss practice schedule and one which allows that slow burn towards musical fluency.
there are many different ways of recording and monitoring playing time and a host of apps and logs to capture all those minutes spent at the piano which i will save for another time. but for now my main advice is to compare it to the idea of savings and earning compound interest. starting your savings young has a massive impact on your ability to achieve long term financial stability or even freedom. using a compound interest model can really accelerate that growth and turn your investment into something meaningful.
the same applies to putting in the hours at your music practice. research shows that it takes 10,000 hours of deliberate, thoughtful, focussed practice to achieve mastery in any chosen interest. of course not every music student will take it to those lengths but the concept is the same and for those who manage to create that regular time their progress accelerates accordingly – they play better, can take on more interesting music, have a deeper understanding of how the music should sound and feel and have a better chance of having a lifelong skill which will always be available to them. but yes you have to put in the hard yards to reap the benefits so ……practice, practice, practice!!!


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Branded content studio The Department of the 4th Dimension (The D4D), today announced the hire of director Stephanie Rausser. The hire further extends The D4D's creative reach and reinforces its position on energizing brands via various mediums. Stephanie joins The D4D with an extensive background in still and video convergence with some of the largest brands in the world. Her work includes Apple, AT&T, Target, Levi Strauss, Coca-Cola and Visa. Her editorial work consists of shoots for such magazines as Conde Nast Traveler, Entertainment Weekly, Glamour, Health, Parents, People, Real Simple, Self, Shape and Vanity Fair. She recently completed a multi-spot/web package for Geo Girl, a new cosmetics line debuting at select Wal-Mart stores in March, with WPP's The Geppetto Group in New York.
"Stephanie's expertise on lifestyle still and motion projects is an amazing addition to our capabilities," said The D4D's Executive Producer Ron Cicero. "Stephanie is a great fit for us as we continue to grow the company with other multi-talented visual storytellers."
Stephanie began her career in the halls of the University of California, Berkeley, which lead to taking photos for magazines and newspapers, which took her around the world to such locales as Sri Lanka, Budapest, Prague, and Buenos Aires.

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branded content studio the department of the 4th dimension (the d4d), today announced the hire of director stephanie rausser. the hire further extends the d4d's creative reach and reinforces its position on energizing brands via various mediums. stephanie joins the d4d with an extensive background in still and video convergence with some of the largest brands in the world. her work includes apple, at&t, target, levi strauss, coca-cola and visa. her editorial work consists of shoots for such magazines as conde nast traveler, entertainment weekly, glamour, health, parents, people, real simple, self, shape and vanity fair. she recently completed a multi-spot/web package for geo girl, a new cosmetics line debuting at select wal-mart stores in march, with wpp's the geppetto group in new york.
"stephanie's expertise on lifestyle still and motion projects is an amazing addition to our capabilities," said the d4d's executive producer ron cicero. "stephanie is a great fit for us as we continue to grow the company with other multi-talented visual storytellers."
stephanie began her career in the halls of the university of california, berkeley, which lead to taking photos for magazines and newspapers, which took her around the world to such locales as sri lanka, budapest, prague, and buenos aires.


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Coolest site EVER. I want this!!
Oh noes - so many of those things don't seem to be avaible in the UK! The shark is though.
Thanks for posting - it's almost xmas shopping season!

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shog just shared the this is why i'm broke site with me; it is made of time-stealing win! do not click if you need to sleep tonight.
coolest site ever. i want this!!
oh noes - so many of those things don't seem to be avaible in the uk! the shark is though.
thanks for posting - it's almost xmas shopping season!


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dc.identifier.citation Wang, S. and Roche, M. and Pincus, A. and Conroy, D. and Rebar, A. and Ram, N. 2014. Interpersonal dependency and emotion in every day life. Journal of Research in Personality. 53: pp. 5-12.
We expand upon the interpersonal-CAPS framework by examining how dependency moderates the within-person association of interpersonal perceptions and emotions. 184 university students completed a 7-day diary study, reporting on how they perceived their interaction partners and emotions during that interaction. Multilevel regression models were used to examine the associations between interpersonal perceptions and emotions, moderated by interpersonal dependency. For participants with higher dependency, perceiving others as more submissive and unfriendly than usual was associated with decreased positive emotional valance, while perceiving others as dominant and unfriendly in general was associated with less emotional activation. These results are organized using the interpersonal-CAPS framework to articulate dependent personality dynamics, particularly the unique perceptions, expectations, and costs of relying upon unfriendly-dominant others. © 2014.

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dc.identifier.citation wang, s. and roche, m. and pincus, a. and conroy, d. and rebar, a. and ram, n. 2014. interpersonal dependency and emotion in every day life. journal of research in personality. 53: pp. 5-12.
we expand upon the interpersonal-caps framework by examining how dependency moderates the within-person association of interpersonal perceptions and emotions. 184 university students completed a 7-day diary study, reporting on how they perceived their interaction partners and emotions during that interaction. multilevel regression models were used to examine the associations between interpersonal perceptions and emotions, moderated by interpersonal dependency. for participants with higher dependency, perceiving others as more submissive and unfriendly than usual was associated with decreased positive emotional valance, while perceiving others as dominant and unfriendly in general was associated with less emotional activation. these results are organized using the interpersonal-caps framework to articulate dependent personality dynamics, particularly the unique perceptions, expectations, and costs of relying upon unfriendly-dominant others. © 2014.


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Disney has been in the news for the past few years with a steady stream of new patents for various types of drones.
First, there were the drones with screens attached (flixels) and puppets hanging from the drones. At that time Disney indicated that it was interested in using drones for entertainment within its theme parks.
More recently, the Mouse filed a patent for projectors attached to drones. Disney Parks already use projection technology in many of its nighttime shows, including the new Star Wars show at Hollywood Studios. Those drones would feature a mesh-like rear screen that the images would be projected onto.
Disney requested that it be able to fly drones within its theme parks in late 2015.
Just last month, Disney was at it again with another drone. This one will fire lasers at guests who will be armed with laser deflecting lightsabers. The most likely location for these drones is the new Star Wars lands currently under construction at Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.
Now there’s yet another new patent, this one for a drone that fires fireworks. Yes, now Disney wants to strap explosives to drones and fly them fly over and near its theme parks. The new drones feature six rotors and have a compartment that would house fireworks, confetti or smoke charges.
shows, with many of the fireworks launching from areas well outside of public access.
its nighttime parade and Hollywood Studios readying to open Star Wars land by WDW’s 50th Anniversary, it’s looking more and more likely that we’ll be seeing drones in theme parks within the next few years.

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disney has been in the news for the past few years with a steady stream of new patents for various types of drones.
first, there were the drones with screens attached (flixels) and puppets hanging from the drones. at that time disney indicated that it was interested in using drones for entertainment within its theme parks.
more recently, the mouse filed a patent for projectors attached to drones. disney parks already use projection technology in many of its nighttime shows, including the new star wars show at hollywood studios. those drones would feature a mesh-like rear screen that the images would be projected onto.
disney requested that it be able to fly drones within its theme parks in late 2015.
just last month, disney was at it again with another drone. this one will fire lasers at guests who will be armed with laser deflecting lightsabers. the most likely location for these drones is the new star wars lands currently under construction at hollywood studios and disneyland.
now there’s yet another new patent, this one for a drone that fires fireworks. yes, now disney wants to strap explosives to drones and fly them fly over and near its theme parks. the new drones feature six rotors and have a compartment that would house fireworks, confetti or smoke charges.
shows, with many of the fireworks launching from areas well outside of public access.
its nighttime parade and hollywood studios readying to open star wars land by wdw’s 50th anniversary, it’s looking more and more likely that we’ll be seeing drones in theme parks within the next few years.


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I used to think getting what you deserved would teach a required lesson. And that not having that lesson would mean missing that opportunity for growth. But I am getting the picture that we all need grace because we all mess up. If we always got what we deserved there would be times we would be in deep trouble. My life would be over!
There are two phrases that drive me crazy: "It will be fine" and "It will work out". I am set on more than fine. I want planned and organized. Always reliable. Never slipping through just in time (that experience gives me no high). Never having things fall together last minute. Never making do with what I've got. Because, ultimately, I really worry about it failing. The closer it is to not working, the higher the chance it will fail, right?
My outlook has gradually changed. But unfortunately my reaction patterns have not. Over and over I see someone making a choice that should lead to trouble and more often than not I initially feel frustration when I instead see a solution or a way out happen. I am slowly learning to love the contrast of mercy because of course I want things to work out. But it took me time to get there. How'd it change? People. Loving them and being in fellowship with them despite differences. Because boy, do we all have differences! I'd make a great hermit, hiding from all the clashes and misunderstandings. But I would make a very lonely, miserable hermit.
I think watching my husband interact with his older daughter, through the difficult teen years, was a big learning curve for me, who didn't get along with my parents as a teen and didn't feel close. I would get so angry when he wouldn't make her suffer consequences for her actions. Like paying her bill when we were on holidays and she accidentally used her calling card incorrectly and charged it to the room. Her relationship with him was never hindered. As a teen and as a young woman and as mother herself she always, always, always remained in communication with her father and told him she loved him. His unconditional love showed me the value of the person. And, seeing as he's the lucky fellow with whom I spend most of my time, he is always giving me opportunity to test my faith in others and the effect of their choices on my life.
Last weekend we took a wrong turn on the way to camping. I knew we took a wrong turn. But my husband was certain that we did not. We drove a while before it became an unavoidable fact that we were on the incorrect road. I called a friend for directions but by this time it was so late and we were all getting hungry. There was a beautiful clearing of flowers surrounded by trees with an exhilarating view of the mountains and the water way below. We pulled the camper in and set camp. Wow. Beautiful. The dogs ran free. No mosquitos. Not a sole in sight. There was only the sound of the birds. And later, the stars! With no lights anywhere near, the stars shone brighter and brighter as the evening progressed. After our bannock wrapped dinner and s'mores we snuggled in a hammock by the fire as my daughter fell asleep under the stars. Bliss. My husband talked to a friend who stopped by our intended site and he said it was jam packed. Good thing we ended up here.
There it is. Good thing.
Good thing he didn't listen to me worry and turn around. Good thing he wasn't overcome by my nagging, fretting, complaining. Though the poor guy still had to listen to me. Just like he has for the last seven years.
Immediately following our honeymoon there was a teen's conference we wanted to help chaperone. I wanted to fly from one city but return to another and then ride home with them in the bus. He got two-way tickets instead (now as a seasoned traveler I see why he would). I tried to change our tickets but they wouldn't let me. My husband wasn't worried. He wanted to just rent a car and drive for two and a half hours on an unfamiliar road across a border in the middle of the night. I was freaked out! oh, what a worrier! I tried not to think of it on our honeymoon. As we were leaving Mexico my husband asked if we could change our destination. He was told no. We continued on in the checking-in procedures and he asked someone else. They said yes and noted it on our tickets. The next person was very unhappy about this, but reprinted the tickets anyway. And we flew to the conference. I had fretted, fretted, fretted. My husband didn't worry one bit and got us there with a simple request that was denied by many before being accepted. It all worked out. And it would have worked out either way.
My last job I used to have a regular meeting with my boss to talk about things and release my aggravation. Otherwise I would lose my patience with coworkers and customers. I was always getting worked up about people not doing their part. Or people not following procedures. My biggest problem was a strong feeling that only if certain things changed then it would be so much better. But unfortunately my strong sense of caring about how things worked out didn't come across that way. It came across as not caring about people.
I know that if I was given the opportunity to avoid spontaneity and hiccups then my world would have shrunk. Sure I may have ended up living more organized and structured and planned and aiming big. But aiming is all I would have because my secure little box would have become too small. And so would my relationships.
Sometimes I have to go along with less than ideal plans (and better yet, accept that other plans are actually more beneficial). Sometimes I have to scramble to make things work. Sometimes I have to accept other people's choices. And more often that not it will feel like a lot more than sometimes. This recurring testing of my patience and acceptance of faults can be quite discouraging, but my world is expanding. I can experience things I would have stressed too much about before.
Usually. Yesterday I was a little grumpy. Our water in the camper was not working, amongst other things, and I was frustrated that it wasn't checked before we left. But what matters is I want it to work out. For it is never my place to say someone deserves a bad outcome. I want my faults to be forgiven so I must forgive the faults of others. And enjoy our time together.
And just maybe, when I learn to have more grace with others, I can become more forgiving of myself.

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i used to think getting what you deserved would teach a required lesson. and that not having that lesson would mean missing that opportunity for growth. but i am getting the picture that we all need grace because we all mess up. if we always got what we deserved there would be times we would be in deep trouble. my life would be over!
there are two phrases that drive me crazy: "it will be fine" and "it will work out". i am set on more than fine. i want planned and organized. always reliable. never slipping through just in time (that experience gives me no high). never having things fall together last minute. never making do with what i've got. because, ultimately, i really worry about it failing. the closer it is to not working, the higher the chance it will fail, right?
my outlook has gradually changed. but unfortunately my reaction patterns have not. over and over i see someone making a choice that should lead to trouble and more often than not i initially feel frustration when i instead see a solution or a way out happen. i am slowly learning to love the contrast of mercy because of course i want things to work out. but it took me time to get there. how'd it change? people. loving them and being in fellowship with them despite differences. because boy, do we all have differences! i'd make a great hermit, hiding from all the clashes and misunderstandings. but i would make a very lonely, miserable hermit.
i think watching my husband interact with his older daughter, through the difficult teen years, was a big learning curve for me, who didn't get along with my parents as a teen and didn't feel close. i would get so angry when he wouldn't make her suffer consequences for her actions. like paying her bill when we were on holidays and she accidentally used her calling card incorrectly and charged it to the room. her relationship with him was never hindered. as a teen and as a young woman and as mother herself she always, always, always remained in communication with her father and told him she loved him. his unconditional love showed me the value of the person. and, seeing as he's the lucky fellow with whom i spend most of my time, he is always giving me opportunity to test my faith in others and the effect of their choices on my life.
last weekend we took a wrong turn on the way to camping. i knew we took a wrong turn. but my husband was certain that we did not. we drove a while before it became an unavoidable fact that we were on the incorrect road. i called a friend for directions but by this time it was so late and we were all getting hungry. there was a beautiful clearing of flowers surrounded by trees with an exhilarating view of the mountains and the water way below. we pulled the camper in and set camp. wow. beautiful. the dogs ran free. no mosquitos. not a sole in sight. there was only the sound of the birds. and later, the stars! with no lights anywhere near, the stars shone brighter and brighter as the evening progressed. after our bannock wrapped dinner and s'mores we snuggled in a hammock by the fire as my daughter fell asleep under the stars. bliss. my husband talked to a friend who stopped by our intended site and he said it was jam packed. good thing we ended up here.
there it is. good thing.
good thing he didn't listen to me worry and turn around. good thing he wasn't overcome by my nagging, fretting, complaining. though the poor guy still had to listen to me. just like he has for the last seven years.
immediately following our honeymoon there was a teen's conference we wanted to help chaperone. i wanted to fly from one city but return to another and then ride home with them in the bus. he got two-way tickets instead (now as a seasoned traveler i see why he would). i tried to change our tickets but they wouldn't let me. my husband wasn't worried. he wanted to just rent a car and drive for two and a half hours on an unfamiliar road across a border in the middle of the night. i was freaked out! oh, what a worrier! i tried not to think of it on our honeymoon. as we were leaving mexico my husband asked if we could change our destination. he was told no. we continued on in the checking-in procedures and he asked someone else. they said yes and noted it on our tickets. the next person was very unhappy about this, but reprinted the tickets anyway. and we flew to the conference. i had fretted, fretted, fretted. my husband didn't worry one bit and got us there with a simple request that was denied by many before being accepted. it all worked out. and it would have worked out either way.
my last job i used to have a regular meeting with my boss to talk about things and release my aggravation. otherwise i would lose my patience with coworkers and customers. i was always getting worked up about people not doing their part. or people not following procedures. my biggest problem was a strong feeling that only if certain things changed then it would be so much better. but unfortunately my strong sense of caring about how things worked out didn't come across that way. it came across as not caring about people.
i know that if i was given the opportunity to avoid spontaneity and hiccups then my world would have shrunk. sure i may have ended up living more organized and structured and planned and aiming big. but aiming is all i would have because my secure little box would have become too small. and so would my relationships.
sometimes i have to go along with less than ideal plans (and better yet, accept that other plans are actually more beneficial). sometimes i have to scramble to make things work. sometimes i have to accept other people's choices. and more often that not it will feel like a lot more than sometimes. this recurring testing of my patience and acceptance of faults can be quite discouraging, but my world is expanding. i can experience things i would have stressed too much about before.
usually. yesterday i was a little grumpy. our water in the camper was not working, amongst other things, and i was frustrated that it wasn't checked before we left. but what matters is i want it to work out. for it is never my place to say someone deserves a bad outcome. i want my faults to be forgiven so i must forgive the faults of others. and enjoy our time together.
and just maybe, when i learn to have more grace with others, i can become more forgiving of myself.