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Most importantly, the Dalai Lama tells us:
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- Children are the future custodians of our planet. Teaching them the value of all creatures is an important step in raising environmentally aware citizens thus ensuring a healthy planet with strong biodiversity for future generations.
- The study of endangered species is a great way to engage students by integrating subject areas. Language arts, science, geography, social studies and math all have relevance in the study of endangered species. Language arts is represented by readings and research studies on endangered animals. Food webs and biodiversity are relevant areas of biology important in the study of these creatures. Geography studies the ecozone and country of origin of endangered animals. Social studies topics might look at how humans have caused extinctions in the past and activities and behaviors that have led to animals being on the endangered species list today.


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Fifteen Wonderful Benefits of Berries
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Why do we love berries?
Let us count the ways:
#1: They Reduce Post-Workout Muscle Soreness
Berries are the perfect post-workout snack, providing antioxidants that help accelerate the removal of waste products or
"garbage" produced during hard training. Once the waste products are gone, the body is better able to repair tissue, meaning less soreness and a faster recovery of strength.
#2: They Improve Insulin Sensitivity & Prevent Diabetes
The antioxidant compounds in berries have been shown to blunt the amount of insulin the body releases in response to high-carbohydrate foods. Scientists recommend adding blueberries to your oatmeal or topping toast with pure raspberry jam for steadier blood sugar response and diabetes prevention.
#3: They Help Keep Hunger At Bay
Berries contain fiber and nutrients that minimize food cravings. Raspberries contain a unique antioxidant called
ellagitannins that have been shown to improve the brain's sensitivity to leptin, making you feel less hungry.
#4: They Reduce Fat Gain
Scientists view blue, purple and red berries as a treatment for obesity. Not only are they a delicious substitute when you've got a sweet tooth but the anthocyanin compounds in berries appear to inhibit fat gain even when on a high-fat diet.
#5: They Protect Against Aging
Oxidative damage is a part of everyday life. It works like this: harmful free radicals are produced in response to everything from energy production to toxin exposure. These free radicals travel around and damage cells and DNA, leading to aging. Berries contain incredible antioxidants that counter this, safely eliminating free radicals from the body.
#6: They Lower Inflammation
Inflammation is the result of oxidative stress that builds up over time. Because berries neutralize inflammation, they help to minimize the progression of disease and dysfunction that occurs with aging. An easy way to visualize this: Berries contain ellagic acid, which protects your skin by blocking the production of enzymes that break down collagen (causing wrinkles) in response to sun exposure.
#7: They Protect Against Cancer
Berries are one of the most potent anti-cancer foods you can eat. Regular consumption of berries is associated with lower cancer rates as well as improved cancer treatment. Berries may be especially effective at targeting mouth, esophageal, breast, colon, and stomach cancer cells.
#8: They Are Beautiful
Did you know that blueberries are one of the only truly blue foods? The hues of blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries are equally enticing if not as exotic. You could argue that there's no more naturally beautiful food than berries, with their array of colors and textures.
#9: They Lower Blood Pressure
The antioxidants in berries can improve function of the endothelium, which is the inside layer of blood vessels. Along with their inflammation-lowering effects, this makes berries the perfect food for achieving a healthy blood pressure.
#10: They Protect Against Heart Disease
One review of randomized trials found that berries are an effective and safe option for preventing or controlling heart disease, conveying beneficial effects on LDL cholesterol, glucose levels, body composition, blood pressure, glycated hemoglobin, and TNF-a (a primary inflammatory marker for cardiovascular disease). Association studies also show lower rates of heart attack and heart disease in frequent berry eaters.
#11: They Improve Your Microflora
The combination of fiber and antioxidant compounds in berries can improve the diversity and health of the anti-inflammatory bacteria that live in the GI tract. This is associated with better metabolic health, lower risk of disease, and a leaner body composition.
#12: They Improve Brain Function
Blueberries improve blood flow to the brain, allowing for greater brain activation. This pays off in improved memory and better performance on cognitive tests, according to one study in which older people aged 65 to 77 drank concentrated blueberry juice for 12 weeks.
#13: They Protect Against Neurological Disease
Consumption of berries is associated with less cognitive decline during aging. Berries are also linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's due to their anti-inflammatory effects in the brain.
#14: They Improve Estrogen Metabolism
The antioxidants in berries improve activity of something called cytochrome P450, which is basically an enzyme that the body needs to eliminate drugs, hormones, and other products from the body. It's especially important for the safe metabolism of estrogen so that it doesn't damage cells and lead to the growth of tumors in the breast tissue.
#15: They Minimize Your Stress Response
A diet rich in berries helps turn stress into a positive. It works like this: Excess inflammation plays a big role in how we experience stress. It can impede how the brain and the adrenals communicate, leading to faulty release of the hormone cortisol. Too much cortisol and we feel anxious, hungry, and depressed. Too little and we are tired and overwhelmed. Eating berries can counter this, allowing us to manage stress more effectively.
How Can You Get More Berries Into Your Diet?
With summer almost here it's the perfect time to start eating more fresh berries. They are the perfect snack and the fit into almost any dietary plan (Paleo, low-carb, Mediterranean, Weight Watchers, Whole 30). Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries can be added to salads, eaten for dessert, or mixed with yogurt.
Other fresh berries that perform well in studies include chokeberries, bilberries, and lingonberries. Red grapes and cherries have similar benefits due to their high antioxidant content.
What About Frozen Berries?
Also a great choice! Frozen blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and mixed berries are available year-round and often more affordable than fresh. You can typically get a pound of frozen berries for $2 to 3 if you look for sales or shop at discount stores. Don't worry; there is no measurable nutritional difference between fresh and frozen berries.
What About Berry Juice?
Although juice consumption is typically associated with poorer health due to the high sugar content, pure berry juices (including blends) have been found to promote health in research studies. For example, regular orange juice consumption is linked with higher blood pressure, likely due to the high sugar content, which contributes to obesity, poor insulin sensitivity, and inflammation.
On the other hand, pure berry juices consistently perform well in both association and randomized trials in one study, a blend of berry juices (chokeberry and bilberry as well as cherry and red grape) was found to significantly lower blood pressure after 12 weeks compared to regular fruit juice.
Another example is the study referenced in #1, which showed that subjects who drank pure blueberry juice post-workout had less muscle soreness and faster recovery of strength after a tough workout.
Therefore, to get benefits, choose pure berry juice without added sugar. You can also get concentrated berry juice that you add to water. This method allows you to increase you antioxidant intake with fewer calories and less fruit sugar.
If you're trying to reduce body fat, it's recommended that you consume juice after workouts when insulin sensitivity is improved. Berry antioxidant powders can also be useful for increasing your intake of protective nutrients. Be sure to read labels and avoid anything with added sugar or fructose.
Aiyer, H., Gupta, R.
Berries and ellagic acid prevent estrogen-induced mammary tumorigenesis by modulating enzymes of estrogen metabolism.
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Aiyer, H., et al.
Dietary Berries and Ellagic Acid Prevent Oxidative DNA Damage and Modulate Expression of DNA Repair Genes
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Enhanced task related brain activation and resting perfusion in healthy older adults after chronic blueberry supplementation. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 2017
Devalaraja, S., Jain, S., Yaday, H. Exotic Fruits as Therapeutic Complements for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolic Syndrome. Food Research International. August 2011. 44(7), 1856-1865.
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Effects of Berries Consumption on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: A Meta-analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Scientific Reports. 2016. 6:23625
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Ellagic and tannic acids protect newly synthesized elastic fibers from premature enzymatic degradation in dermal fibroblast cultures.
Journal of Investigative Dermatology. 2006.
McReay, Y., Barnes, M., et al. Effect of New Zealand Blueberry Consumption on Recovery from Eccentric Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.2012. 9(19).
Lasekan, O. Exotic Berries As A Functional Food. Current Opinions in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 2014. 17:589 – 595
Pase, M., et al. Habitual intake of fruit juice predicts central blood pressure. Appetite. 2015. 84:68-72.
Tjelle, T., et al. Polyphenol-rich juices reduce blood pressure measures in a randomised controlled trial in high normal and hypertensive volunteers. British Journal of Nutrition. 2015. 114(7):1054-63.
Torronen, R., et al. Berries reduce postprandial insulin responses to wheat and rye breads in healthy women. Journal of Nutrition. 2013. 143(4):430-6.
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"Wow! You two sure know how to make a guest feel comfortable." I chided Stan and Gina. "Our pleasure, we assure you." Stan answered, winking at Gina. We all slipped into some comfortable clothes, grabbed a snack of tuna sandwiches and juice, and threw our beach gear into the trunk of Stan's car.
"Let me drive, Stan. You and Dee can sit in the back and get better acquainted." Gina suggested, with a teasing look at both of us. "Sure, baby. That sounds like a great idea." He responded, pulling up the front seat so I could crawl into the back. Gina made sure the front seat was pulled up as far as possible to allow us plenty of room before she turned on the ignition and pulled away from the house. As we drove along, Gina put a cd by Enigma into the cd player.
It was the first one I bought by them, very sexy, relaxing and sensual. After about 10 minutes of listening to the music, Stan placed his hand on my thigh. I looked up a t him and smiled, encouraging him to slide his hand further up my leg until his fingers slipped under the leg of my shorts, higher and higher.
He put his left arm around me and slid his fingers inside further. I wasn't wearing any panties, so he had easy access to my private place, heating up more and more as he grew bolder and bolder.
"It's pretty hot down there." he whispered into my ear as he dipped his fingers into my damp spot. "It's pretty wet there too." He added. "Mmm.I wonder why." I teased. I spread my legs farther apart so he could have better access to the spot he was playing with and he gently pinched the tip of my clit which was hard as marble by now and peeking out of it's little hood.
I squirmed and squealed uncontrollably when he did this, surprised at the sensation and not expecting it. "Are you okay?" Gina asked, concerned and surprised. "Oh, yes.just playing a little bit." I replied. "Stan, you aren't pinching her clit are you?" She asked. "Oh no, Gina, what ever made you think that?" He teased.
"I just wanted to see if her reaction would be the same as yours. Guess what? It was!" "Well be gentle with her, honey.
You'll scare her off!" Gina replied. "You don't have to worry about that!" I assured both of them. Gina turned up the music and Stan and I settled back for some heavy petting and fondling. As he fingerfucked my hot, wet pussy, I managed to get his rock hard cock out of his shorts and began stroking him in unison with his fingerfucking. As he dipped his fingers in and out of my pussy, first one finger, then two fingers, then three, stretching my tight little hole to the max, I was writhing in ecstasy, putty in hands.
I slipped his balls out of his shorts so I could caress them as I stroked his cock. "Oh.yes.that's it, baby." He moaned as I gently squeezed and jerked his cock. "Don't stop.ah.oh.ohgod.oh.oh.oh.ooooh." I moaned as his fingers pumped in and out of me faster and faster, his thumb rubbing my clit harder and faster, harder and faster.
"Come here, climb on top." He ordered. I climbed on top of his raging hardon, sliding the crotch of my shorts aside as I did so, and lowered myself over him, inch by inch, until his huge cock was deep inside of me.
"See if you can buck me off." I taunted him as I wrapped my legs on each side of him.
"Okay." He answered, pumping up inside of me harder and harder, his cock banging against my insides until I thought it would come up out of my mouth. I hung on for dear life and bounced up and down in pace with him.
Gina was watching in the rearview mirror, but I had forgotten she was even there until she pulled the car over to the side of the road and turned around to watch us. "Please, go on.
Don't stop on my account." She teased, reaching around to pull my blouse open and unfasten my bra so my breasts would be freed. She squeezed and caressed my breasts and offered them to Stan to suckle on as he pumped his cock up and down deeper and deeper inside me.
I turned around and kissed Gina, plunging my tongue inside her mouth. Her lips were so soft, her mouth so sweet. I loved kissing her.
I loved fucking Stan too, though, so I turned my attention and concentration on trying to control my orgasms until he came inside me. I wasn't having much luck though.
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I'm cumming!!! Again!!! Again!!!" I screamed, as Stan fucked faster and faster, deeper and deeper. "MMMmmmphhh.Oh! Oh! AAAaarrgh!
I'm cumming!!!" Stan shouted, stiffening inside me as he spilled his load in my waiting pussy. "That was terrific!
But you didn't buck me off!" I teased him as I slid of his now limp penis, and helped him stash his cock and balls back into his shorts. "It sure was!" Gina agreed, fastening my bra and helping me button my blouse. "We're here!" We had arrived at the beach. "Well, this is beautiful!" I exclaimed as I looked out over the ocean and the rocky shores. "It looks kind of secluded, though, doesn't it?" I asked.
"That's the general idea, silly! We can go skinny dipping here and not be bothered." Gina replied. We took the beach blankets and umbrellas and cooler from the trunk and carried them toward the ocean, setting up in a cove surrounded by huge rocks, with the surf pounding against them.
The seagulls dove up and down, looking for fish in the ocean, as we laid out the blankets, set up the umbrellas and relaxed in the sunshine, lying side by side on the huge beach, all to ourselves.
It wasn't long before we drifted off one at a time, worn out from so much sex in so little a span of time, I guess. I woke up first, and turned over to see Gina lying there in the middle of us, looking so lovely, her red hair spread out on the blanket and her bikini top threatening to reveal the hidden treasures beneath. I couldn't resist. I reached over and untied the sides of her bikini bottom and slid it down to see her beautiful pussy glistening in the sunlight.
She stirred a little and spread her legs a little, opening that love spot for all the world to see. I moved slowly down to the bottom of the blanket a nd inched my way upward until my face was directly over her mons, then I dipped my mouth down and into that glistening crevice, sucking her clit and diving my tongue inside her. Yummy! I love the taste of sex!
She stirred again and awoke to find me eating her pussy hungrily, moaning in delight. She reached down and took my head into her hands, coaxing me to continue my actions, which I did gladly. She writhed and squirmed as I flicked, sucked and licked her private parts and then she signaled for me to stop and pulled me up on top of her, our large breasts rubbing against each other after she pulled my top and her top from both of us in two swipes. She slid her hand down my body and into my slippery pussy, playing with my clit and rubbing it as I wiggled on top of her.
I suckled her melon shaped breasts one at a time and ground my hips into her hand. We moved against each other in unison faster and faster until we came together over and over.
Little did we know we had an audience. "Oh, please, go on.don't let me interrupt." Stan teased, his huge cock already out in his hand, ready to mount whoever would have him.
Since I was on top, I was the lucky one. He moved around behind me and slid his raging hardon into my pussy with one hard stroke, and proceeded to fuck me hard and fast and deep. "Mmmpf.mmmpf.mmmmpf.Oh yeah.that's so tight!.mmmmmpf" He moaned as he pumped harder, deeper, faster, plunging his cock as far into me as he could.
Gina moved up so I could eat her pussy again as Stan fucked me, which I did greedily. I was getting the best part of the action, I felt. We stroked, fucked, pumped, licked until we all reached our climax.
Exhausted, we pulled apart, stripped our clothes off and ran into the ocean naked for a refreshing swim before dinner.


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In Trendtrading you always want to make sure to stay in the trend long enough, just not too long so that you give back too much of your profits.
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Boundless Wanderers: Shield and Dragon - Part 5
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Viva Mexico! A suggestion for an all inclusive (preferably) adults only, 4-5 star resort in Cancun and surrounding area...that is still safe
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Mrs Ramos, you needn't be too concerned about safety in Cancun. The resort area is not subject to the narco-crime and violence that's plaguing some parts of Mexico. Take the usual precautions against petty crime and avoid Cancun city after dark (stay in the resort area) and you'll be fine.
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Dreams Tulum is further out from Cancun, but close to the ruins. Very lovely, all inclusive. Lots of restaurant options. Mostly adults. over 9 years agoAnswered by Caroline Eubanks via WorldNomads.com
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CyberX's VP of Research to Dissect "Operation BugDrop" at SANS ICS Security Summit
Massive Cyber-Reconnaissance Operation Targets Critical Infrastructure, Media and Scientific Research
Mar 17, 2017, 07:41 ET
BOSTON, March 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberX, the industrial cybersecurity company protecting ICS infrastructures worldwide, today announced that its VP of Research will describe "Operation BugDrop" at the upcoming SANS Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security Summit & Training in Orlando, FL (March 19-27). The summit brings together industry leaders and practitioners to learn the latest methods and techniques for defending control systems from advanced threats.
The technical presentation by David Atch is entitled "Operation BugDrop: Stage 1 Cyber Reconnaissance in the Real World." David will describe how CyberX's threat intelligence research team recently discovered a massive cyber-reconnaissance operation targeting critical infrastructure, scientific research and media in the Ukraine and other countries.
Because the operation eavesdrops on sensitive conversations by remotely controlling PC microphones – in order to surreptitiously "bug" its targets – and uses Dropbox to store exfiltrated data, CyberX named it "Operation BugDrop" (Twitter).
David will describe how CyberX's threat intelligence team discovered the malicious operation, reverse-engineered the malware, and dissected its command-and control mechanisms. He'll also provide recommendations on how to protect ICS infrastructures from these types of cyber-intrusions.
WHO: David Atch, VP of Research, CyberX
WHAT: "Operation BugDrop: Stage 1 Cyber Reconnaissance in the Real World"
WHEN: Tuesday, March 21, 11:00-11:45am EDT
WHERE: Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort, Orlando, FL
About David Atch, VP of Research, CyberX
David is a world-class cybersecurity expert with vast real-world experience in malware analysis, threat hunting and incident response. He has contributed multiple submissions to ICS-CERT including zero-day vulnerabilities for commercial ICS devices. Prior to CyberX, David had a military career in the IDF where he led a team of programmers and reverse engineers who continuously hunted and mitigated complex cyber-intrusions targeting the country's critical national infrastructure. He has also received multiple awards for technological innovation.
About CyberX
CyberX provides the most widely-deployed cybersecurity platform for continuously reducing risk to critical industrial infrastructures. Deployed in the world's largest environments and backed by military-grade cyber experts from the IDF, the CyberX platform uniquely combines M2M behavioral analytics with proprietary ICS-specific threat intelligence to identity advanced cyberattacks in real-time.
By continuously monitoring ICS/SCADA/OT networks for targeted attacks, ransomware and industrial malware such as Havex and Black Energy, the CyberX platform enables organizations to prevent costly production outages, catastrophic safety failures, and theft of corporate IP.
CyberX has gained considerable industry recognition including being named a "Cool Vendor" by Gartner. The company is also the only industrial cybersecurity vendor selected for the SINET16 Innovator Award sponsored by the US DHS and DoD, and the only ICS security vendor recognized by the International Society of Automation (ISA).
An active member of the Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) and the ICS-ISAC, CyberX's groundbreaking ICS threat intelligence research was recently featured in the popular McGraw-Hill book series, "Hacking Exposed ICS." For more information visit CyberX-Labs.com.
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It's simple: Use IT to implement a cost-effective shared services model.
Everyone is searching for a way to balance their bugdet in this recession. Jerry Mechling, our at Management Insights, says it can be done in one move. READ MORE.
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Lawrence Williams looks at alternative telephony and internet access systems which may be of interest to some Barbican residents from a totally non-IT speak standpoint. This article has been prompted by some major difficulties I have been having with telephone and internet systems recently – which have together prompted me to consider ditching my BT line and my Sky broadband internet access altogether in favour of an alternative system. I hope my experiences with so doing may, if not necessarily the only alternative, suggest other options to Barbican residents to a terrestrial phone system … [Read more...]
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Lighting the sails
Barbican artist Mark Maxwell was a part of the team which created a spectacular light show for the VividLIVE Festival in Sydney earlier this year. Lawrence Williams reports. What has a light show on the other side of the world, however spectacular it may have been, got to do with the Barbican? Well, one of the artistic team responsible for the Lighting the Sails event in Sydney, Australia, was Mark Maxwell, an artist and Barbican resident who appears a number of times in one of the video clips linked below. Mark was one of the key model makers involved in the conceptual work for the … [Read more...]
Tomorrow's store
The Prince's Trust shop is a local retail gem for design-led products and unique gifts. To help celebrate its first birthday, Kate West looks at how Tomorrow's Store is giving young Prince's Trust entrepreneurs a place to sell their products in the heart of the City of London. When The Prince's Trust moved into their new headquarters in Eldon Street EC2, just a stone's throw from the Barbican, they were delighted to have a retail space on the ground floor below the office. It presented the Trust with an ideal opportunity to open a shop to sell the unique products created by Prince's … [Read more...]
Sleepless in the Barbican
Novelist Lou Morgan tells us why she has set her latest work – a horror story – in and around the Barbican, reckoning the Estate is as much a character in the book as the main protagonists in the story. When I tell people that I set a Young Adult novel in and around the Barbican, they tend to look at me like I've grown an extra head. "But… why?" usually follows. That's the thing I don't get: I mean… why wouldn't I? The Barbican and I go back a long way. My parents' first flat was in Breton House. I rented a studio in John Trundle for eighteen months, and when my parents moved back to … [Read more...]
Life as a Chorister at St. Paul's
Dominic Percival (aged 12) tells us what life is like for a chorister at St. Paul's Cathedral. It all started when my dad (Rev. James Percival) went to do an evensong at St Paul's Cathedral with the Sanderstead Singers. My sister Eliza and I went up with my mum to hear it. At the end, my sister decided that she needed the loo and one of the canons (Bishop Michael Colclough), who my parents were talking to, invited us round to his house in Amen Court. He was the one who first suggested my being a chorister. I already sang in our church choir and I quite liked the idea of it and therefore … [Read more...]
Discoveries at Two Temple Place
A cracked egg, a Greek god's foot, a dodo skeleton and a collection of goggles through the ages do not immediately sound like a recipe for a fun day out. But these objects are just some of the weird but wonderful exhibits in the new show at Two Temple Place. Kate West went to see the most curiously compelling exhibition in the area this Spring. Every year Two Temple Place opens its doors for a few months to host an exhibition, with the specific remit to showcase UK regional collections. In 2012, their inaugural year, they held a very successful William Morris exhibition and last year a … [Read more...]
The Pond at the End of our Garden
by Anne Napthine and Paula Tomlinson. Ever since the Barbican Wildlife Group began working in our Fann Street Garden, we have discussed the need for a pond – to attract more wildlife – provide water for small birds – and a safe haven for our Barbican frogs (yes, there are a good number of them!), and to attract new species. How do we know we have frogs in the garden? When Beth Tilson comes to scythe the meadow, volunteers spend a lot of time chasing and catching frogs (up to 8 during one session) and placing out of the way of the swishing blade. With the materials provided by the … [Read more...]


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Each state has different requirements to qualify for a fee waiver. The majority of states have provisions that ensure that all children have some type of health insurance. They allow you to get the paperwork for free. Many states need to have an established business and achieve a minimum sales volume before applying. Each state has a different approach. In some states, you will have to go through a selection process before trying to liquidate the purchase. States like Alaska also require that you have a legalization of a nationally recognized specialized guardianship organization.
Collect emergency contact information from all parents when you start taking children, and maintain a file for each child for easy reference. Based on the condition, your child could qualify for Medicaid and home support services. Children under two years old need a separate place. For example, both parents can make decisions about education, religion and well-being under a joint custody agreement. They must support the children who bring them into the world. In general, the parent who does not provide a home to the non-parent, pays support to the person who does it.
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"Extraordinary Love" by John Angotti
Take a quick listen and it's easy to hear that this is John Angotti's most intimate album. With his piano and occasional guitar as his main companions, John invites you to a private concert right inside your home or with you as you travel. John's signature rock style still shines through on multiple tracks by including occasional bass, drums, and back-up vocals. Highlights on this album include an array of new and original songs such as the 2010 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress Youth Day theme song I'm Just Sayin'. Listeners will be especially touched by the song Fear is Not an Option in which John truly displays his master piano skills, and the guitar-driven title track Extraordinary Love.
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Video released of fight inside juvenile facility where guards did nothing
New firm taking over facility
Surveillance video of a brawl last year inside the Juvenile Justice Facility has been released by the state, and the Department of Juvenile Justice said in a statement that it does not condone the behavior.
The private firm, YSI that is running the West Palm Beach facility is being terminated, and a new firm taking over management in April.
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The surveillance video shows the teens fighting inside the juvenile correctional facility last June as two guards stood by and watched.
One of the teens was injured so severely his jaw was broken and he was hospitalized.
Two guards who worked for the private management company YSI were fired, two more suspended without pay.
The vice president of the new company that is taking over, Sequel TSI of Florida, called the video totally inappropriate and disgusting.
"We don't tolerate that in any of our facilities and never had we had accusations of that type of behavior, ever," said Steve Gilbert.
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice said in a statement that it does not tolerate actions that "compromise the safety and well-being of youth in our care."
This was not the only reportedly violent incident at the facility under YSI's management, but one of several that finally ended in their contract being terminated.
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The loss of a baby is an unthinkable trial, yet an undeniable truth. At the blow of first shock, the mother is struck with a tidal wave of questions, thoughts, and emotions that none can understand except her Lord. Her world shrinks, her heart hurts, and all matters suddenly become trivial. With such a whirlpool of emotions, what is the single most crucial lifesaver to pull a mother out from an ocean of sadness? The Messenger of Allah(sallah Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, "By the One in Whose hands is my soul, the miscarried fetus will drag his mother to Paradise by his [umbilical] cord if she was patient [with the miscarriage], hoping to be rewarded." [Ibn Majah, Hadith # 1305] The connection a mother feels with her unborn child is not imagined, but real. Knowing the essence of the Akhirah and the Mercy of Allah (swt) is what brings the coolness to the eyes and the pleasure to the heart. "The title of this Ilminar alone brings tears to my eyes. I want to do a lecture that may, by the permission of Allah, be a source of comfort for parents all over the world who have experienced the loss of a loved on. These are REAL issues that do not normally get addressed. I intend to champion it


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The Brother CS6000i Digital Sewing Machine is one of the cheapest high-quality sewing machines on the market. Normally, computerized sewing machines are not meant for beginners, but this model is an exception to that rule. Brother is one of the biggest names in the sewing machine industry, and the SC6000i is one of their most popular models – for a reason. This machine is the go-to machine for any type of sewing project you might have.
- Simple setup for threading and bobbin
- Great quitting table
- 60 different stitches to choose from
- The length and width of stitches can be customized
- Can be used without the foot pedal
- Very affordable and durable
- The work light is not bright enough
- The needles are not top notch
- 60 built-in stitches
- Quilting table
- 7.1-step buttonhole options
- LCD control panel
- Jam-resistance technology
- Start/stop button for automatic sewing
- Stich length and width adjustment
- Automatic needle threader
- Speed controls
Features Explained
Setting up the Brother CS6000i is very easy and simple because of the technology that was put into this machine. Threading is easy because of a numbered diagram on all threading spots and that makes it easy for beginners to use. After the threading, the automatic needle threading system will do everything for you. Just pull a lever on the side, and the threading will complete automatically.
The model also features a Quick-set top drop-in bobbin system which saves you from fishing for threads. This unit sews 850 stitches per minute which makes it one of the fastest models on the market. You can adjust the up and down speeds at any time.
Stitch Options
Stitch Options
The Brother CS6000i offers 60 different types of stitches and that gives you a wide option of sewing projects to pursue. It is good for style clothing sewing because it offers a one-step buttonhole operation with seven different styles you can use. Selecting and customizing stitches is also simple and easy to do. The LCD screen lets you choose one of 60 available stitches, and the diagram that's placed on the right side of the machine shows you what the stitches look like. Just enter the number of the stitch with a push of a button and select the length and width of the stitch too. You can use the foot pedal to control the speed of the sewing, but this machine also offers three different automatic sewing speeds as well.
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If you are working on a complicated sewing project, just turn the automatic sewing option on and guide the fabric where you want it without having to move your feet at all. The stop and start button on the side will let you reposition the material if needed during the stitching process. The machine offers 60 different stitches including 20 decorative stitches, 20 regular stitches, 7 quilting stitches, 6 heirloom stitches, and 7 auto-buttonhole styles.
The one-step butthole feature lets you create holes for buttons with ease. Furthermore, the holes made with this machine work great. You won't have to widen them up to make them work; this machine does everything for you. The needles that come with the unit are nice and strong, and they can go through almost anything. If you plan on doing leather projects, you will probably need sharper needles. The CS6000i is designed to remember you needle positions, but you'll have to customize the stitches every time.
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When we take all things in consideration, the Brother CS6000i has the same capabilities and performances of an advanced machine. You can use it to quilt, and for all kinds of small sewing projects, you might have at home. The model features automatic sewing speeds which make it a great machine for beginners. The model is highly adaptable and versatile, and it offers 60 different stitches. It was made to be sturdy and long-lasting. Overall, this is one of the best sewing machines you can get for your home at the moment.


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Put together a highlights reel of Steve Sumner's career and it's hard to know how you would choose any of his achievements as his greatest.
The inspirational skipper of the 1982 All Whites, Sumner has pretty much achieved everything the game in New Zealand can offer.
At club level, he's taken home five national league titles and six Chatham Cup winner's medals.
He played 105 times for his adopted country; 58 of those appearances were in A-Internationals in which he found the net 22 times, a remarkable return for a midfielder.
Off the pitch, he's been recognised twice by FIFA, winning their Centennial Award in 2004 and their Order of Merit in 2010. And he can now add the ONZM to his name since this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
For all his footballing adventures, Sumner still rates the Chatham Cup as something special – the competition that gets his heart racing.
This weekend, the 2016 edition of the Chatham Cup reaches the semi-final stage, with Waitakere hosting Three Kings United and Wellington's Miramar Rangers travelling to Birkenhead United.
Sumner won't be at either game. Instead, he'll be a guest of honour at English Park in Christchurch, the ground where he played many club and representative games.
He'll be using the occasion to help promote the launch of Blue September, the national awareness campaign run by the Prostate Cancer Foundation.Sumner, now 61, has been undergoing treatment for a year since being diagnosed with prostate cancer, a disease that has brought out the gladiator in him. He treats the challenge of chemotherapy and building his strength with the same focus and commitment he gave to every footballing challenge.
New Zealand Football has declared this weekend as #playitforsteve – a weekend where every club and every footballer in New Zealand can show their support for Sumner.
If you coach a junior team, tell the players about the All White captain who feared no one and add three cheers for him at the end of your match.
If you manage, coach or captain a senior team, don't just thank the opposition, the refs and the folk behind the bar – add a thank you for Steve Sumner and for all he's done for the sport in New Zealand.
Or you can simply mark the weekend with a Tweet or a Facebook update, acknowledging a decent bloke who continues to inspire.
All Steve is asking is that you also give a plug for Blue September, and encourage men to go to their doctor for a prostate cancer check-up.
I have been an admirer of Sumner since he arrived in New Zealand as an 18-year-old, one of several Preston North End players who found their way to Christchurch.
Following his career, I've seen the difference he can make to a game and the players around him.
There's no better example than in the All Whites' opening game of the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals.
By half-time, New Zealand were trailing 3-0 to Scotland. Those of us watching the game on television in the middle of the night then had to put up with a panel of British pundits telling the audience it was going to be a walkover.
Not long into the second half, Sumner scored one of his 22 international goals, an ugly toe poke from less than a metre.
As we cheered from our sitting rooms, Sumner grabbed the ball from the net, tucked it under his arm and marched back to halfway. No elaborate goal celebration; just a look of determination and body language that oozed self-belief.
It was inspirational stuff (New Zealand lost the game 5-2 but won much respect for their performance), and nearly 35 years later, Sumner continues to lead by example.
This weekend, let's show him we've heard his call to get behind Blue September.
And let's not waste the chance to thank him.
Blue September: https://blueseptember.org.nz
[Josh Easby is a long-time football writer whose current obsessions with the game are as club secretary for Cambridge FC and as a committee member for the supporter group Friends of Football.]
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Hussey Gay Bell Expands Savannah Civil Division
Savannah, GA – Hussey Gay Bell announces the hire of Mr. Jim Kopotic as an Engineer for the Civil Division. His responsibilities include assisting civil project managers and other engineers by contributing to all aspects of design, including construction document production and full permitting of land development projects of various size and complexity, as well as modeling conceptual design exhibits for clients using AutoCAD Civil 3D. Mr. Kopotic has three years of industry experience and obtained a Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Southern University.
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Github Action: Fork Sync With Upstream
These days, automation is key to saving time and minimizing errors. But if you've never worked with automation, it's good to start small. This was exactly my thought when I made my first Github Action. Let's see what it does!
Build and Deploy: A Shell Script for Hugo Sites
I don't know about you, but I love writing code that automates my work. I finally had the chance to do just that, and now I'm the proud owner of a shell script that builds and deploys my Hugo site without any extra help from me - and it even works with my git submodule setup!
Hugo Themes - Making Modifications while Keeping the Source Up-To-Date
In today's post, I want to take a look at how we can keep our Hugo themes up-to-date. The key to this process is using git submodules to track and pull updates to a theme with just a few quick commands. We'll see how to connect our theme to its remote source repo, which git commands we need to update it, and even how to safely make our own custom changes to the theme while keeping it in line with the source.
How to Set Up a Hugo Site on Github Pages - with Git Submodules!
This blog was made with Hugo, hosted on Github Pages, and harnesses the power of git submodules to separate source code from live site data. This tutorial shows you how I got all these systems to work together nicely and how you can use these tools to take more control of your site.


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Solo for Lea @ Mousonturm
Isabelle Schad / with Lea Moro
Solo für Lea
Do. 19.10., Fr. 20.10.2017, jeweils 20h.
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'Frankfurt last hosted Berlin choreographer Isabelle Schad and Laurent Goldring with their choreography "Collective Jumps" during the German Dance Platform 2016. Now she returns with a piece that again showcases her unusual choreographic approach – one that is deeply embedded in the corporeal and simultaneously imbued with influences from the visual arts. In "Solo for Lea", Schad continues exploring the relationship between body, movement and image to create an intimate piece for the unique dancer that is Lea Moro: Schad re-organizes the dancer's deconstructed body and plays with analogies and formal aspects of cubism, as well as Picasso's drawings composed of a single line. The result is a dance portrait, which plays with and reveals the specific features of Moro's body and its rhythms, contours, colours and energies.'
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America Does Not Believe in Chinese Spy Hack Apple and Amazon
The US Department of Homeland Security (Homeland Security) does not doubt statements from companies that deny having become victims of a Chinese hack via a secret microchip.
Last week, Bloomberg news agency reported that China had broken into computer equipment using a spy chip in some thirty large US companies, including Apple and Amazon. The companies then denied this.
The British cyber watchdog intelligence service also indicated that there is no reason to doubt these statements. The Chinese government has also denied Bloomberg's message.
The reports about a spy chip did cause unrest in the chip sector. The stock market prices of chip companies came under considerable pressure.
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Family Day Out Review: Mead Open Farm, Billington
Mead Open Farm, Billington
Value For Money9.0/10
Kid's Entertainment10.0/10
Variety Of Activities10.0/10
Things We Like
- All activities included in the very reasonable admission price
- Loads to do for all ages, including animal-related, indoor play and outdoor play
- Continually developing the site, most recently with the Magical Veggie Wood indoor play area
Things We Dislike
- Height restrictions mean that not everything is available for smaller kids
- Adverse weather does restrict what children can do as a fair bit is outside
What's It All About?
Mead Open Farm is an activity-filled day out for the entire family in Bedfordshire. With the chance to get hands-on with the farmyard animals, play in the large, indoor (and newly added to) Shaggy's Playworld, or explore the sand pits, jumping pillows, go-karts, high ropes and more outside, you and the children won't be short of things to do!
What Do We Think?
We first visited Mead Open Farm when our daughter was a couple of months old for their Christmas Kingdom. Due to a combination of the weather and her age, we didn't explore much of the farm and left feeling a little underwhelmed – despite meeting Santa! Since then, we've put off revisiting as we had it in our heads that there wasn't much to do – oh, how wrong we were!
We recently gave Mead Open Farm a second chance – and we're so pleased we did. What we found was a great combination of indoor and outdoor activities, alongside the traditional farmyard animal experiences. It was a brilliant day out and I have no qualms in admitting that those impressions that stuck with us over the last three years were completely wrong.
So what can you get up to at Mead Open Farm? Well, as you'd expect, there's plenty of opportunities to observe, feed and get hands-on with the animals. This includes goats, pigs, sheep, horses, ponies, cows and rabbits who live in the animal barns and surrounding fields.
You can wander around, check them out, and for an additional 80p, pick up a bag of animal food and feed them. The goats in the Demo Barn are a particular highlight due to their daredevil feat of standing on the walls!
In addition to this, there's also a few daily animal activities that happen in the Big Barn and at Farmyard Favourites. These roughly take place every hour and give the kids chance to stroke / hold rabbits and guinea pigs, bottle feed lambs, groom ponies and watch sheep racing. It's a great way for kids to get up close and personal with the animals and learn a bit more about them.
Mead Open Farm is so much more than animals though as it features both indoor and outdoor play options. Indoors, you have the newly expanded Shaggy's PlayWorld which consists of a couple of different indoor areas. The main bit is aimed at older kids and features a number of slides (astra, drop, tube etc) and a huge two-story, rectangle play frame with cargo nets, rope swings, obstacles and much more.
There's also a separate under 3's soft play area which is set over two levels and includes a slide, obstacles, foam shapes, a ball pit and ball blower, as well as Mini Moo's Imagination Village which is a small role-play street with ride-on vehicles – unfortunately the latter was closed on our recent visit due to water damage.
But that's not all. The area has recently (May 2018) been expanded to include The Magical Veggie Wood. Again, this is an indoor play area, but it's themed around a Mad Vegetable Scientist who has invented a machine to wash his giant vegetables! Featuring areas like a pumpkin house, cucumber tunnel, tomato slide, singing broccoli, toadstools and the Mighty Veggie Wash, it's all a bit weird but a great addition to the space.
The place just gets better outdoors with a huge array of things for kids to do. On arrival, the first thing you'll find is Topsy Turvy Towers. This is a large, wooden adventure playground consisting of a number of different structures for kids to clamber up, explore and slide down. The pinnacle is the multi-level tree house which has cargo nets to go from tower to tower, as well as tube slides to get back down to the floor. For younger kids, there's also a separate under 5's part with scaled back play equipment.
Over the other side of the farm, you'll find the rest of the outdoor activities nicely situated next to each other. For instance, there's two gigantic jumping pillows, which are always great fun for both kids and adults. One of these is for under 5's and the other is for older kids, so you know that smaller children won't be knocked out of the way by over zealous 10-year olds.
There's also two sand areas either side – JCB Digger Village and Shaggy's Cove. The former is a large sand pit where kids can pretend to drive the diggers and bulldozers or play in the sand with buckets and spades. The latter is a pirate-themed sand and water play area where children can use the water pump, bamboo shoots and buckets on pulleys to dig, build and play. Our daughter loves sand so happily played in both of these areas for ages.
You also can't fail to miss the 24 foot high Giant's Rock climbing wall and the 20 foot high Sky Trail rope course. Both of these are only open at set times as they require staff assistance, so remember to check this as soon as you arrive. In addition, they also have height restrictions – our daughter was unfortunately unable to go on them both as the minimum unaccompanied height was 1.2 metres (or 1 metre accompanied on Sky Trail).
However, they've cleverly built a smaller rope course (Sky Tykes) at the bottom of Sky Trail to allow younger kids up to a maximum of 1.2 metres to try it out. Like Sky Trail, this involves your child being strapped into a harness, which is then connected to an overhead rail. This allows your kid to test their nerve as they walk along beams and wobbly bridges whilst safely attached. Although a little uncertain to start with, our daughter loved this and I imagine she'll want to tackle the much higher Sky Trail when we next visit.
Finally, in this area, you'll find a 9-hole crazy golf course for the entire family, the John Deere Pedal Go-Karts (minimum height 1.2 metres) and the Tractor and Trailer Ride. As the name suggests, the latter involves you getting on a trailer and being driven for approx. 15 minutes around the outer edges of the farm. Again, this happens at set times, so remember to check out the times if you fancy a ride.
There's also seasonal events on at Mead Open Farm. In addition to Christmas Kingdom which I mentioned earlier, they have things like Easter Wonderland, Freaky FunFest, Reptile Week and A-Maizing Maze. We'll definitely be looking to time our next visit with one of these, for instance, the large maize maze which opens in August.
Something I particularly liked is that they're continually improving. For instance, The Topsy Turvy Towers was added in 2014, the jumping pillows came in 2016 and then there's the recent inclusion of the Magical Veggie Wood. In fact, when we visited, they were adding another not yet announced area on to the front of Shaggy's Cafe.
In terms of facilities, it's very family-friendly. Everywhere can be accessed with pushchairs, the car park is just outside, there's a couple of separate toilets around the site and there's baby change facilities too. The main place to get food is Shaggy's Cafe, which is in the soft play area. There's plenty of places to sit and a reasonable choice of drinks and cold / warm food, including a kid's box meal. The actual food serving bit does get a bit crammed though, so I imagine the building work at present is to expand this area.
You'd obviously want to visit Mead Open Farm when the weather is nice – that way, you can make the most of all of the indoor and outdoor activities and spend the best part of the day there. However, even if the weather isn't too great, there's enough to do inside (animals and Shaggy's Playworld). All in all, we loved our recent visit and will definitely be going back again soon as there's so much to do for the entry price.
What Does It Look Like?
What Do I Need To Know?
Address: Stanbridge Road, Billington, Bedfordshire, LU7 9JH
Opening Times: Seven days per week (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day), 10am-6.00pm. Last entry is one hour before closing time.
Price: Adults from £9.95 to £12.95, child from £8.95 to £11.95 and under 2's free. Cheaper ticket prices when bought online in advance.
Toilets: Yes, three separate toilet blocks around the farm, including Shaggy's Playworld, with Male, Female and Disabled toilets all with baby changing facilities.
Cafe / Restaurant: Yes. Multiple places to eat, including Shaggy's Cafe and the Paddock Kiosk. Also indoor and outdoor picnic areas.
Parking: Yes. One large, free car park.
Public Transport: Nearest large train station is approx. 5 miles away at Leighton Buzzad.
Duration: 2 to 8 hours.
Age Range: Babies and Toddlers (0-3), Young Children (4-8), Older Children (9-12).
Dog-Friendly: No.
Website: https://www.meadopenfarm.co.uk
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Written by: Dr. Askari on June 24, 2015 @ 10:20 am
Have you ever heard of malocclusion or a bad bite? Just about everyone has malocclusion to some point, but in most cases the person can chew and talk fine, and their masticatory system functions without problems. However, some people have more severe malocclusion. Malocclusion is when your teeth do not bite down in a properly and evenly distributed way. The cusps of your back teeth should fit together like a puzzle when you bite down so you can chew your food effectively. Some types of malocclusion can be corrected via occlusal equilibration.
Why Occlusal Equilibration?
If you are reading this blog that means you may have read other dental blogs, which means you may have realized that dentists use big words. Occlusal equilibration (OE) is a complicated designation for a rather simple procedure. Over time your teeth may have shifted in your mouth. Many things happen to your teeth as you age. Things change with your mouth, teeth, and your jaw just as they do with the rest of your body. OE is often a recommended treatment for the following dental issues:
- Severe tooth wear
- Chipped teeth
- Temporomandibular joint pain
- Headaches and neck aches due to muscle tension from grinding and/or clenching the jaw joint
- Loose teeth
- Root exposure from chips or divots along the gum line
- Receding gums
What is OE?
The goal of OE is to produce an even and equally distributed bite. A proper bite reduces undue stress on your jaw joint and jaw muscles. Such stress can lead to temporomandibular joint disorders. OE involves reshaping the cusps of your teeth by either building them up or reducing them so they fit together properly.
What to Expect
- The possibility of sore jaw muscles after the first visit
- The possibility of tooth sensitivity after the first visit
- The possibility that certain dental work may need replacing
To learn more, or to schedule an appointment with one of the experts at the Comfort Dental Group, then contact us today by calling our office at (248) 474-6434. We welcome patients living in and around Farmington Hills, MI, Livonia, Novi, Northville, Westland, and Dearborn Heights.Catogories: Conservative Dentistry, Patient Education


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A town in Virginia has now passed a law ruling that kids older than 12 can face jail-time for trick-or-treating on Halloween. And several other towns have similar rules, including hefty fines.
You read that right. Cities in Virginia have passed rules to jail and/or fine kids for tick-or-treating and it's all in a purported effort to "keep everyone safe."
The most egregious is the new rule in the City of Chesapeake which enacted a town code that would jail kids for up to six months if they are caught trick-or-treating over the age of 12. They are also subject to fines of $25 to $100 per incident.
According to The Blaze:
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The code states: "If any person over the age of 12 years shall engage in the activity commonly known as 'trick or treat' or any other activity of similar character or nature under any name whatsoever, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not less than $25.00 nor more than $100.00 or by confinement in jail for not more than six months or both."
The website stipulates that an older child taking a younger child trick-or-treating is OK.
"According to the City of Chesapeake, police will focus on making sure the evening is safe for everyone, not actively seeking out violations of the time or age limits," the website reads. "For example, a thirteen-year-old safely trick or treating with a younger sibling is not going to have any issues."
"That same child taking pumpkins from porches and smashing them in the street more likely will," the site adds.
Chesapeake is not the only Virginia city to have such a code. Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg/James City County, and York County, all have similar rules stipulating age limits and fines. However, none of these towns levy jail time on violators.
York County, for instance, recently posted a message about the rule:
The Sheriffs Department also stated that no one will get arrested for violating the code. But fines can be handed out on a case-by-case basis.
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Suicide Book in Popular Grief Diaries Series Earns Second Literary Award
SEATTLE – Oct. 4, 2016 – PRLog — AlyBlue Media announced today that "Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Suicide" has won a second national literary award. The anthology is one title in the popular Grief Diaries book series created by Lynda Cheldelin Fell, an award-winning author and founder of the National Grief & Hope Coalition.
Named a Finalist by Book Excellence Awards hosted by Literary Excellence Inc., the silver medal award comes with a prize package worth $1,500. Entries are judged on the design and quality of writing.
Authored by Cheldelin Fell along with certified grief recovery specialist and reiki master Sharon Ehlers, the book features stories from 12 women whose lives have been impacted by the suicide of a loved one. The stories are shared to help others struggling with the same loss find comfort and healing, as well as help society gain greater understanding and insight.
"Every year we lose more than 42,000 loved ones to suicide just in the United States alone. Because the stigma surrounding such a death leads to underreporting, that number sadly is a low estimate," said Cheldelin Fell. "It's my hope that sharing these stories will bring greater awareness and help families and individuals who lose a loved one to suicide feel less alone in the aftermath." A portion of proceeds from the sale of Grief Diaries: Surviving Loss by Suicide is donated to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
The Grief Diaries series features true stories about real life journeys shared by people around the world. Since publishing the first eight titles in December 2015, more than 450 writers from across the globe have contributed, resulting in 16 titles in print in just nine months. According to AlyBlue Media, 14 additional titles are due by December and an additional 20 are slated to be published in 2017.
The series tackles a wide spectrum of topics including loss, alcoholism, addiction, mental illnesses, infertility, rape, eating disorders, bullying, and more. The series has earned acclaim from some of the world's most notable experts including Dr. Bernice King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King; Candace Lightner, founder of Mothers Against Drunk Driving; and Carolyn Costin, founder of Monte Nido Treatment Centers. "The brave individuals who share their truth in this book do it for the benefit of all," she said.
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Is it a show of solidarity or a photo opportunity?
You couldn't miss it, the big Star of David hanging around Sarah Palin's neck as she toured the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island on Wednesday.
NBC New York asked Palin about the significance just as she boarded her bus outside Fox Newschannel to head off to Boston.
"Today is the 44th anniversary of Jerusalem being reunited," she said. "We want to call attention to that."
The pendant is in every photo she took with fans and supporters and can be seen in every sound-bite captured by television crews.
This is not the first time that Palin, a non-Jew, has donned a large Star of David. Of course wearing a Star of David on a chain generally marks the wearer as Jewish. But with Palin, there are other reasons.
So what was the most decidedly not-Jewish Palin doing wearing one in Israel? Not appealing to American Jews -- that's for sure. Most American Jews, being Democrats, can't stand her. And one visit to Israel, a nation many American Jews have mixed feelings toward, anyway, isn't going to change that.
Rather, by wearing the Star of David, Palin was reaching out to American evangelical Christians -- and also being one herself. [emphasis added]
According to David Brog, the (Jewish) executive director of Christians United for Israel, "it is increasingly common" for evangelical Christian supporters of Israel -- who follow a fairly common Israel-centric strain of American biblical interpretation -- to wear Stars of David as symbols of solidarity with the Jewish state
Of course, the last few times Palin wore her large Jewish Star was when the TV cameras were rolling.
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This Christmas special sees Gregg Wallace, Cherry Healey and Ruth Goodman explore the fascinating factory processes and surprising history behind the UK's favourite festive treats. Gregg follows 24 hours of production at the world's largest mince pie factory, where 180 million of these sweet treats are made each year. As he helps to mix pastry and stew mince, Gregg discovers the challenges of producing 2,000 perfect pies every minute. He also attempts to roll the sponge on the Yule log conveyor belt – with disastrous results. Cherry travels to south Wales to meet the workers who make enough tinsel in a year to reach from there to Hawaii, and she is given special access to a high-tech factory that produces over 400 million metres of bestselling wrapping paper. Meanwhile, Ruth Goodman discovers the explosive history of Christmas crackers.
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By Adebisi Adetunji
Mary(not real name) is a young lady with great dreams for the future. Fortunately her parents unlike others decided to ensure that she had a good education. They encouraged her every step of the way, right from kindergarten, and now she is on the last lap of her education, being at the university. Mary in spite of the great promising future that lay ahead of her has one "Fear" and "pain". Her room mate, Pat(not real name) had tried to persuade her to set herself free herself from the source of the fear and pain but doing so would make it worse. Every time Mary went to use the toilet, it takes her about an hour to be able to pee/urinate. The pain shoots through her temple and a few tears roll down her cheek. Pat is frustrated and can not understand why Mary had to hold unto this torture even with all the education she had gotten. Every time Mary visited the toilet she had to keep checking on her to make sure she is alright until she comes out . Pat had made several attempt at encouraging Mary to set herself free but like other times Mary is more terrified with the idea of breaking free from a tradition that must be followed according to her people and parents. The tradition of circumcising a female child as soon as she is old enough and worse still sewing up the opening of her Virgina until she is married. This practice is an attempt to keep girls from sexual indulgence. Any girl who does not maintain the statuesque would be rejected by the society and her family would find it hard to get her a husband. Mary did not want to be a disappointment to her parents and so she bore the pain bravely. But Mary wishes she could be free and a greater fear lucks in her mind. She wondered about what her sexual encounter with her husband would be like? She dreaded the pain as she had heard that many girls undergo excruciating pains when they get married.
Pat is lucky that even though she comes from this same culture her parents are liberated and refused to subject their daughters to this horrific practice. Many tribes in Somalia, Ethiopia and other African countries still violate the human rights of girls against genital mutilation. In places where Female Genital Mutilation had been outlawed people still pay huge sum of money in order to secretly ensure that their daughters go through the ritual. This practice is seen as a "cultural must do", so even those who live abroad send their girls back home to go through circumcision. It is estimated that about 80% and above number of women and girls go through circumcision in Somalia and in other African countries. Some of these women and girls go through traumatic experiences that can go on for a life time. Imagine sewing the Virgina opening of some of these women and they have to have sexual intercourse with their husbands. They are only allowed to remove the stitch at delivery of a baby and then it is sown back again. This information I got from talking with a friend from Ethiopia and was horrified by what she shared with me.
A lot of questions come to my mind about why people choose to hold unto a cultural practice like female genital mutilation that has done more harm than good. Why subject a girl to such torture all in the bid to curb her God given gift of sexual fulfillment? Why is it ok for men, boys to exercise their sexual gifts without any inhibition? As a saying i heard recently goes "A key that can open several doors is known as the master key while one padlock opened by many keys is said to be fake". Meaning that a girl has to be padlocked to keep her from being opened by many keys but a boy/man should be a master key. Sex is meant to be enjoyed by both men and women, it shouldn't be a source of torture for women. A few women i have met in my own community who have gone through FGM are frustrated with the fact that they don't enjoy sex, and this affects the stability of their marriage/relationship. I believe a bride should look forward to enjoying her sexual encounter with her husband not dreading it because of the excruciating pain as a result of Sewn Virgina in the name of cultural practice. A happy bride makes a happy husband.
Girls like Mary are caught in the web of either going through the pain or be rejected and isolated by their society. She dreads the day she'll get married while Pat her friend looks forward to it. Mothers, women should be in the fore front of protecting their girls. The elders, community leaders and all stake holders as my friend said should take a long look at this practice of FGM and see it for what it is.


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Free transit within Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
Mountaineer will be back for the 2019-20 season from December 13, 2019 to April 12, 2020!
Mountaineer offers an intra-valley transit program in partnership with Downtowner and SATCo. Mountaineer provides free transportation for residents and guests visiting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
How it works
- Download the app available on iTunes Store and Google Play Store to get started
- Summon one of our ten 4WD, dog-friendly vans that seat up to 9 guests and come equipped with ski & snowboard racks. One van is also ADA accessible.
- Take Mountaineer to your desired location within Squaw or within Alpine. To go between the two resorts, use the Squaw Alpine Express.
- You can summon Mountaineer from anywhere within each valley, and Mountaineer will take you wherever you need to go within that valley. For example, you can take Mountaineer from your Snoventures at Squaw Valley back to the Resort at Squaw Creek, or at Alpine, you can take Mountaineer from your AirBnB up to the lifts.
- Starting points and end points do not have to be Squaw or Alpine specific. This is a community service that will take you anywhere within each valley.
Hours of Operation:
- Dates of Service: December 13, 2019 - April 12, 2020
- Squaw Valley Hours: 7am-10pm daily
- Alpine Meadows Hours: 8am-5pm Saturday & Sunday
- Alpine Meadows Additional Dates: 12/26, 12/27, 12/30, 12/31, 1/20, 2/17
What is Mountaineer?
Mountaineer is an on-demand, app-based transit service available to residents and guests of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. This service will be available at no cost to any in-valley rider who summons the vehicle with the Mountaineer app.
How do I use Mountaineer?
Download the Mountaineer app and use it to call for a ride and one of our eight dog-friendly, 10-person, 4WD sprinter-type vans equipped with ski & snowboard racks will pick you up and deliver you to any destination within the valley.
How much does Mountaineer cost?
The Mountaineer service is free.
Can I take Mountaineer from my house in Squaw to 7-11? To my friend's house? To Resort at Squaw Creek?
Yes! You can use Mountaineer to get anywhere within Squaw Valley or within Alpine Meadows. For those interested in traveling outside of the resort communities, the Squaw Alpine Express shuttle will continue to operate between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, and local TART busses will continue to provide service to Truckee and Tahoe City.
Will my ride go directly to my destination? Or will we stop to pick up other people?
The Mountaineer vans fit up to 10 people including the driver. On busier days, expect to be in a ride share with other passengers.
How many vehicles will be in service?
Ten vehicles in total will be in service, each with seating for 10 people including the driver. One vehicle is ADA friendly and all vehicles are dog-friendly.
Can I bring my skis or snowboard?
Yes. Mountaineer vans are equipped with ski & snowboard racks.
Can I take Mountaineer from Alpine to Squaw?
Mountaineer vehicles are specific to each valley. The Squaw Alpine Express shuttle provides free service between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
Is the ADA van specific to Squaw?
No. The ADA van can be summoned from Squaw or Alpine and drop guests off within each of those valleys.
When will Mountaineer operate?
Nine dog-friendly 10-person 4WD Sprinter-type vans equipped with ski and snowboard racks, and one ADA vehicles of similar capacity were used to offer free transportation—from anywhere to anywhere—within the two valleys. The most up-to-date information on hours of operation can always be found on the app.
Is there an age limit for who can utilize Mountaineer?
In the interest of safety, children 12 & under may not ride mountaineer alone. Children must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible rider.
Why was Mountaineer introduced?
Mountaineer was introduced to reduce in-valley trips within Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows by providing convenient, year-round shuttle service at no cost to the rider. The intention is that Mountaineer will integrate into the existing Tahoe Area Regional Transit system to make it easy for those interested in traveling outside of the resort community to areas such as Truckee or Tahoe City without the need for a car.
How is Mountaineer funded?
The nonprofit Squaw Alpine Transit Company (SATCo) will fund the micro mass transit system through the combination of a one percent assessment on lift tickets sold on-site by Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, and a one percent assessment on lodging and vacation rentals within Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.
What is Squaw Alpine Transit Company, or SATCo?
SATCo is the result of a collaborative effort spearheaded by Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows homeowner's associations, in-valley lodging properties and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort.
Has this resource been used successfully in other mountain communities?
Mountaineer is a subsidiary of the larger micro-mass transit service Downtowner, which has been successfully implemented in other resort communities such as Aspen, Park City and Beaver Creek.


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Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative To Seek New Executive Director
Founded in 2008 and run by veterans, MHVI works to help homeless and at-risk veterans reach and maintain their highest levels of independence.
Milwaukee (June 9, 2017) – The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative (MHVI) announced Friday it was beginning a search process for a new executive director to replace Kirsten Sobieski, who has left the organization.
Board President Tom Williams said the group would be seeking a new executive director to take MHVI to the next level in its mission to assist homeless veterans.
"We are confident that MHVI will become even more effective at helping homeless and at-risk vets with new leadership and our great partners, generous supporters and dedicated staff and volunteers," Williams said.
Founded in 2008 and run by veterans, MHVI works to help homeless and at-risk veterans reach and maintain their highest levels of independence. Since its founding, MHVI has helped more than 3,000 southeastern Wisconsin veterans and their families obtain benefits, housing, health care, furniture, household goods, food, clothing, transportation, toiletries and other necessities.
A job description and information about applying for the executive director position will be posted in the near future on the group's website, http://www.mkehomelessvets.org/, and made available on area employment and veteran group websites.
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Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative Names Army Vet Debbie Buchanan As New Executive DirectorSep 21st, 2017 by Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative
Buchanan has worked for more than 20 years in the non-profit sector.