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VIDEO: Kenya Moore Post Suspicious Hospital Bed Video of Her Naked Belly!
Kenya Moore posted a video on Instagram Story amid growing doubts over the validity of her pregnancy.
In the following pre-recorded video, the 47-year-old appears to be laying in a hospital bed with a monitor attached to her belly. She says she's doing a strip test for the baby and she "feels like crap." The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star says. Press play below.
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Hi Tea❤ers! So everyone (and they mama) has been blowing up my DM and email with this video Kenya Moore posted today (Oct 29, 2018), of her *supposed* naked belly. Folks are eagerly awaiting my opinion on the video. Well, here it is: Kenya Moore has a documented history of lying, paying men to pretend to be her boyfriend etc, therefore, I do not trust the validity of this *prerecorded* video. _______________________________________ I am well versed in video editing myself and this looks like a sliced and diced job to me. I would be more convinced, if Kenya Moore did an Instagram LIVE video showing her naked belly — however, a prerecorded video is not going to fly when someone lacks credibility. (See previous post) and hit the link in my bio! 😘 #kenyamoore #realhousewivesofatlanta #rhoa #rhoatl #babydaly #marcdaly
Keep in mind, the video above is pre-recorded and therefore can be edited as opposed to a live video — which can not be manipulated.
As reported, Kenya Moore claims her pregnancy is now in danger — just four weeks prior to her expected delivery date.
"gained 17 lbs. in ONE week due to severe swelling and water retention, high blood pressure, and excess protein in urine," Kenya Moore revealed via Instagram on Saturday.
RELATED: Where's Her Bump? #RHOA Fans Call Out Kenya Moore For Faking Pregnancy!
The former Real Housewives of Atlanta star wrote, "This is NOT normal!" captioning a picture of very swollen feet.
Kenya Moore claims her doctor has diagnosed her with "possible pre-eclampsia." But after taking more tests, Kenya shared that her, "baby is fine but if they come back higher #babydaly will have to come same day."
Shocking! Kenya Moore Requested 'Cocktails' At #RHOA Reunion After Pregnancy Announcement! (Video)
Critics have been raising eyebrows since Kenya Moore announced her pregnancy bombshell during The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 10 reunion in April, shocking the cast. She later debunked rumors of a surrogate.
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We are officially homeschooling this year! While I'm definitely excited at the flexibility this new journey will bring to our lives, it's a bit stressful too. Fortunately my husband is doing most of the schooling, but it's still a juggle for us.
We'll be using a mixture of Montessori and Waldorf philosophies with a bit of our own personal flair thrown in. One thing we believe is very important for kids today to learn is technology.
As parents, we can try to avoid screen time as much as we want, but technology is an integral part of modern life. The better equipped our children are to use technology, the more successful they can be in the modern world.
However, we try our best to use technology to educate our children. The girls both love playing on tablets and phones, and we try to steer them towards educational games as much as possible.
It seems like a lot of educational games are geared at pre-schoolers rather than elementary aged children, so it takes a bit of sifting to find the right games. I recently learned about Amazon Underground and was pleased with how many educational games they offer for free.
If you haven't heard about Amazon Underground yet, it's a free app with more than 300 premium Education apps (and over 3,000 apps total). I love that all of these apps and games are 100% free when you download them from Amazon Underground on your Amazon Fire tablet or Android smartphone. So I don't have to worry about my 6-year old incurring a bunch of charges by downloading games that aren't free.
You'd have to pay for many of these apps if you were to download them from other app stores, but they're totally free with Amazon Underground – no strings attached. Even the "In App Purchases" on these games and apps are free! So you won't be downloading a "free" app only to discover your child is frustrated because they can't access the full game functionality without paying for upgrades.
Pretty cool, right? I started browsing around the Amazon Underground app to make a list of apps that will be good for us to explore with our girls (who are in 1st and 3rd grade this year). That way if both my husband and I need to be doing something other than giving the girls our full attention, we have something educational we can hand them to do on their own.
It's funny how you hand them a phone or tablet and they are great on their own. But hand them a paper and they have lots of questions 🙂
If you're a homeschooling family with elementary aged kids, here's the list of 20 free educational apps for homeschoolers I put together. You can download all of these apps free with Amazon Underground:
- Math Run
- Phonics and Reading with McGuffey I
- Reading Trainer
- GeoFlight USA
- Flashcard Machine
- Visual Anatomy
- Drawing Cartoons FULL
- 1st 2nd Grade Quest
- 1st Grade Learning Games
- 3rd 4th Grade Quest
- Third Grade Learning Games
- TerraTime
- Concentration – The Attention Trainer
- World Country Quiz
- Monkey Word School Adventure
- Kids Learn to Read
- Maths War
- Charting Art
- Kids Reading Sight Words
- Animals for Kids
We've been having a lot of fun with the games. Kaylee is really enjoying the 1st Grade Learning Games.
Which Free app will you download first on Amazon Underground?
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Castaway Claims To Have Been At Sea For 13 Months
A man alleges he survived on fish, turtles, and drinking his own urine.
A man who says he set out for a one-day fishing trip washed ashore in the Marshall Islands in the northern Pacific Ocean last week.
(Here's where the Marshall Islands are.)
He identified himself as José Salvador Alvarenga, 37, claiming he and a companion set sail from Mexico for a one-day shark-fishing excursion in December 2012.
After the motor on their 24-foot boat expired, they floated near land for several days before they drifted toward the ocean, Alvarenga told the Telegraph, though other outlets are reporting a storm blew him off course.
An El Salvador native, Alvarenga said he has been a fisherman in Mexico for 15 years.


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I always told myself I hated coming here, to the one spot where I knew there was nothing I could do to change anything, but I still kept coming back. No matter how much I starred at my mother's grave, I knew I'd never see her again. Yet, when I looked at my father's headstone, why was he the only one that chose to show themselves? Why not my mother? Out of all the advice I could ever think of asking for, she was the one I wanted solace from, the only one who could calm me back down to a more rational state. Out of all the people in my life, my mother was the only one who's opinion mattered to me. Even my own wife couldn't do my mind justice and so far, it seemed a little weird to me that even she couldn't since I've been with her for more years than I ever even knew my mother. But, like the old saying goes, mother knows best, I don't plan on disappointing her anymore. I admit that looking back on all of it now, if I had never lost my parents, my life would more than likely be completely different and probably going up a more genuine and fulfilling path with less chaos and torment, but there was no way to change any of that now. I am where I am, but that's what scares me so much, too.
The annoying rain didn't help my already agitated mood. I should be happy, my father hasn't showed his soul-quivering face around me since the night that Lucy had gotten home from college, which was roughly a week ago and she's back there now to take her finals. But what bothered me more was why he suddenly just stopped. He goes as far as to come back from the dead and toy with me from beyond the grave after all the pain he's already caused me and my sisters. And now, he's nowhere to be found. What the hell is he trying to prove to me? Why does he try so hard to go out of his way to treat me like this?
I came here to talk to my mother, to let go of some stress and to maybe feel like I have nothing to worry about when seeing Mrs. Hughes after all of these years. I took Lucy's advice and knew something wasn't right, but I haven't told anyone that I'm trying to seek help again like when I was little. I wanted to come here and tell my mother my plan to get better, how I won't let anyone else but me control my life, but I can't focus. Every glance that I try not to do towards my father's grave only makes me think about him more and wonder why, out of the passed 4 years of constant torment, was he not here now? I don't know how long I was standing there, feeling my expressions turn from one emotion to the next as I try to contemplate if I'm doing the right thing. When my father was around, he tried to convince me to do the most unthinkable things and it helped me say no to not only him, but to myself as well. But now, without him here, telling me either to go to Mrs. Hughes or don't, I don't know if what I'm about to do is going to be what he wanted or not.
The longer I stood there, the more I realized that nothing was going to become of itself unless I act. As I looked down to my parent's graves, the ground below me getting softer and I had sunken in a little to the soil soaked by rain, I decided that it was finally time to leave and try to figure out if going to Mrs. Hughes was the best thing for me. Maybe if I went there just once and see how it went, things might get better, or things might get worse. If they get worse or if I don't feel some kind of change, I just won't go there again. If things go well, then maybe there still is a chance for me to let all of this go and just live out a normal life with my family.
I left their graves and went back to my car, turning it on and letting the inside warm up a little before making the fifteen minute drive into the city to see Mrs. Hughes. Even as my fingers grew warm and the heat had brought me back to a comfortable temperature, my hands shook the slightest bit and I rubbed my hands together roughly to get it to stop, or at least to keep me from seeing it.
I got to Mrs. Hughes' office and walked in, shutting the door behind me as to not let in anymore of the chilly winds from outside. A grimace took over my face when I looked around and up towards the second floor where I knew she was. I looked back briefly towards the front door and did just as I did when I was here as a child, I looked back at it and contemplated bolting out and not giving this a chance at all. But, the moment I did, I could hear the secretary calling out my name to say Mrs. Hughes was ready for our appointment. My mother was the majority of the reason why I came here in the first place. She'd want me to go. I guess I have my mother's intuition when it comes to knowing something isn't quite right with me.
The secretary wasn't here today. It being a Saturday, this might be her day off, so was Mrs. Hughes here all on her own? The door was open, but maybe they just forgot to lock it?
I finally made my hesitant ascent up the stairs and could almost hear my mothers footsteps going up the steps before me, waiting for her to reach back and tousle my hair as to calm me down, knowing I didn't want to do this. But, I felt nothing. I stepped down the hallway and stopped at Mrs. Hughes' door, but before going in, I looked over towards the couch by the window and could picture my mother sitting there just as she had done before. I had asked her why she wasn't coming with me, but she told me I needed privacy. I could hear the next thing she said to me back then over and over in my head now, "Go on, it'll be fine. I'll be right out here if you need anything at all.."
Her words were like a symphony now instead of how it sounded like just a sweet lullaby back then. I could picture her encouraging smile, hear the hum of her soft nature as she gestures me to go forward. At first I was nervous, ashamed a little, even terrified that whatever I said wouldn't stay behind this closed door and somehow my father would know and only resent me more. My mother's words repeated again and I took a deep breath, feeling the nerves within me calming again and I was ready to step through the door of the office and try to get help for myself.
I opened the door slowly and quietly, seeing that the light in her office was on and I knew she was there. I opened it more and the door didn't so much as creek in the slightest, keeping my presence unknown for the time being. I saw Mrs. Hughes sitting on her sofa, the one I had sat on so long ago and old memories filled my mind as I looked around the room. The room still smelled of old lady perfume that seemed to have gotten more potent and aged over the years, just as Mrs. Hughes had. The last time I had seen her it was at Lana's funeral and we only had a few-minute chat and then I left.
I shut the door behind me quietly and Mrs. Hughes still seemed to not notice me, continuing to stick her nose in the book she was reading and I stepped more into the room. I cleared my throat louder than needed and she looked up, closing her book and adjusting her glasses to try better at making out who I was. "Yes? Can I help you?" She asked and it took me a moment to speak up.
"Mrs. Hughes, it's Jason.. Dubois?" I eventually replied.
She squinted her eyes a little to help focus better and soon a smile spread across her lips, "Jason! It's wonderful to see you!" She said happily, catching me off guard a little, but I soon smirked in return as to not be impolite.
Mrs. Hughes made her way over to me, holding out her arms and requesting a hug as she continued talking, "My goodness, it's been years since I've seen you. How have you been?" She asks as I hug her in return warmly.
"I've been all right.. Lucy is taking her finals now in college.. So are the twins and my youngest daughter in high school.. I couldn't be more proud, I know they'll all do wonderful," I replied with a confident grin.
"My gosh, are they all to that point already? It must be driving you mad with all those young adults running around the house," she said with a gentle cackle.
"Oh, it's not so bad.. I love having them around, even if Bennu and I want to rip our hair out sometimes," I replied with a chuckle, "Enough about me, how about yourself?" I wondered back.
"Good.. Very good, don't worry about an old woman like me when you already have enough on your shoulders.. You seem well, though, you get more and more handsome every time I see you," she compliments and I let out a soft chuckle.
"Not as beautiful as you with each passing day," I replied.
"Oh, come now.." She contested with rosy cheeks, "Well, don't let my blabbering keep you from making yourself at home. Please, sit, dear," she offers and I nod in acceptance.
I took a seat where she was upon the sofa and she took the single chair to my left, the one she always sat in during any of her sessions. "So what brings you back here at this time? Usually I don't make appointments on Saturdays and just look over my patient files. Or, like you've caught me, catching up on a relaxing read," she chuckled gently.
"Oh, well I apologize for intruding. I was just hoping to catch you and maybe ask for a little help. Like old times," I answered and her wide smile faded just slightly.
"Like old old times?" She questioned and I nodded. "Well then, please.. Continue. What's on your mind? The last thing was discussed was you talking about your father, we even tried the hypnosis, didn't we?"
"Yeah, I don't remember what happened though. You'll have to remind me," I replied and she nodded slowly, her eyes wandering around the room as she tried to remember.
"Well.. While in hypnosis, you were in your bedroom and there was a baby boy crying. You couldn't open the door to leave, you heard your father talking to someone, a dog barking. Your father came in to calm the baby and to get him to go back to sleep. You got a little rattled, hearing your father coming back up the stairs after leaving the room and you hid in a corner. You said the dog sounded scared. That's when you started not to respond calmly anymore and I was forced to wake you up." She replied and I was impressed by how much she remembered of the situation for it being almost 35 years ago.
"I had been seeing the dog before my mother brought me here, that's the biggest reason why we came.." I honestly answered, "I still saw him after I left here and he helped my sisters and I escape my house before, from what I've come to believe, my father was able to blow it up. I still don't know if my sisters were telling the truth, that they really did see the dog like I did, or if they were only humoring me.. But, either way, we got out."
Mrs. Hughes seemed bothered by the news, but she didn't act on whatever she was honestly thinking, "So, are you seeing the dog again? Is he what brought you here for more help?" She asked and I withdrew from her a little, looking down to my lap and eventually shaking my head 'no'.
"Then, what is it, Jason?" She continued.
It took me a moment to reply, she would only think I was crazy, but then again, I came here to get help and withholding anything now would render this visit pointless. "I've been, um.. Seeing my father, instead.."
"I see. What does he say to you? How often does he just show up?" She wondered, seemingly not wavered by my words, so I continued with less hesitation.
"He's.. He's been telling me to do things that I just can't do. But it's driving me up a wall because no matter how many times I say no, he continues to persist as if I've never told him no in the first place. It's an ongoing loop that just never seems to stop.. He used to show up only every now and then, but the more years pass, the more I see him, and I've been seeing him for a while every day up until about a week ago."
"Well, if he's gone now, then why have you come? Do you think he'll come back at some point, maybe you won't have control?" She wondered and I thought for a moment before finally nodding.
"Yeah, I just.. I don't know what'll happen the next time I see him, or if I'll be able to stop whatever he tells me to do," I replied.
"Well, how do you usually feel when your father comes? Are you sad or angry? Lonely?" She asks and I think for a moment.
"I'm never lonely or really that sad. I suppose it's when I'm stressed or mad," I reply.
"So you're already angry when he shows up and he only increases your anger then, would you say that's correct?"
"Yeah." I replied quickly, seeing that maybe we were getting somewhere.
"It seems to me that you still hold on to your father more than you may think. As much as you might resent him, hasn't he been someone that you've maybe strived for approval from?" She suggested and I grew a little angered. "I know you may be a little reluctant to believe this, but maybe you wanting to make your father proud is passed the time you're able to, so you go to him now for approval since you didn't get to when you were a child. All you did was stay away from one another, but didn't you always, somewhere deep down, want to find a happy medium with him?" She continued. As much as I hated to think about it, the last time I saw my father was when he and my mother were telling my sisters and I goodnight before he carried out his gruesome plan. I had asked them for a puppy, something to distract me from seeing Archor and my parents had agreed, my father was first to say yes. He compromised for me, agreed to give me something that would make me happy and maybe even like him more, but at the same time, I feel like he was only doing that to give us something happy to think about when we went to bed before he murdered us all. Mrs. Hughes' voice snapped me out of my thoughts, "Jason, would you want to try hypnosis once again? We seemed to get pretty far when you were a child, maybe we could surface some more things now that you've matured?" She offered and I nodded, agreeing to her logic and we went through the routine there was to put me under.
"Jason..? Can you hear me?"
"Where are you? What do you see?"
"I'm in the backyard. My mother is scattering hay for her horse. She takes a break and looks over to me. Her smile is as bright as the sun."
"How old are you?
"I.. I think I'm 5."
"Good.. What else do you see?"
"My mother comes over to me and throws me around. I'm laughing.. She takes me inside and puts me on the couch to watch TV. My father is in the kitchen and she goes to him, but they.. They start fighting."
"Why? What are they talking about?"
"I can't hear them. My father's voice is so low, my mother only speaks a loud whisper so I don't hear."
"What's happening now?"
"I get off the couch. I'm mad. Madder than I've ever been."
"What do you do? Why are you mad?"
"I go towards the kitchen. I want to stop their fighting. I want my father away from her."
"Jason, it's all right.. Calm down," Mrs. Hughes says as I can feel myself squirm in discomfort.
"It's my first time standing up to him. I want him to stop, but he grabs her arm. I'm scared."
"Scared? Scared of your father? Scared for your mother? Yourself?"
"I.. I just want him to stop.. Stop it! STOP!"
My eyelids flew open and the whole room had changed. I felt.. So different. My entire body was hot with rage. I could remember Mrs. Hughes and I talking, I was calm.. Yet out of nowhere there was this anger inside of me that I couldn't extinguish. I was out of my realm of comfort. I had felt this before.. But where? When? ..Why?
"Do you feel it?" I heard Mrs. Hughes voice, yet it felt as if my ears had been plugged and her words were muffled. I could make out what she was saying, but barely.
"Feel.. What?" I asked, blinking harshly a few times as I looked to her and I sat up slowly. I looked around the room, noticing that the whole room had grown heavy and it seemed as if gravity had increased tenfold. It was hard to move, like how you feel in a dream, like when you want to do something so bad but your blows are lessened greatly and it feels as if you're causing no change at all.
"The anger.. That hate.. You feel that, don't you?" She asked, yet her voice grew deeper and more menacing.
I looked back to where Mrs.Hughes was sitting and my eyes widened in shock when I saw my father, "How do you feel, son?" He asked, his voice getting less muffled and easier to hear as he continued his words, "Do you feel at ease where you are?"
"No.. Of course not. I feel terrible," I replied angrily, "Why the hell are you here!? Now out of all times to show up!" I yelled.
"Calm down, Jason.. You're only acting on what you've been feeling from day one. Hatred."
"Shut up! Why are you here? Where is Mrs. Hughes!?" I demanded to know.
"She's here. But she can't help you anymore. Only I can. Weren't you worried that you'd never see me again?"
"Pah! Don't put yourself so high on a pedestal, you piece of garbage," I replied angrily.
"Come now, Jason.. I can't be all that bad. You once wanted to accept me just as much as you wanted acceptance from me, is that not true?" I held my tongue, not wanting to give him the satisfaction he much desired. "See? Even now you dare not talk back to me when you were so willingly able to when you were younger. You just wanted attention, didn't you? ..Well, now you have it." He continued.
I didn't know what to say really. That could've been the right answer, then again I was never sure of what I wanted.. I was too young to realize, but now at a grown age, not knowing anything that may have been, I had no idea what I wanted from him anymore. "Why are you here? What the hell do you want..?" I asked in a defeated tone, my comprehension of things seemingly at a loss.
"You know damn well what I want!" He raised his voice, stirring me a little and I hate to admit that I flinched in fright towards him, "You know what you must do yet you refuse to admit it!"
"I will not kill my children!" I yelled back, recalling what he has always told me now, "I'm not you! I can't act on something when I don't believe it! I'm not crazy, and neither are my boys. Just leave them out of it. Leave them out of it all!"
"Like I have a choice! If it were up to me, I'd let them live. But they are an abomination. So are you, and so am I! Stop denying it and see it for what everything really is, dammit! Stop being so stupid and get rid of the things that are only going to cause more pain like everyone else in this family before you has done!" He called back, refusing to back down from what he's been telling me for the passed 4 years of first seeing him.
"No.." I tried to reply calmly, "Nothing you can say will make me change my mind about my sons or my own life," I replied, seeing him get more angered and he stood to his feet. Adrenaline forced itself throughout my body and I wanted to stand as intimidatingly as he had, yet for some reason I couldn't move my legs.
"How dare you talk to me like I am a stranger passing you by on the sidewalk! I am your father and you will do as I say! Whether you choose to believe it or not, this is the truth and it is what needs to be done, Jason! The sooner you realize that, the better!" He yelled back, his booming voice no different and still completely terrifying just as it was when I was a child. But, I wasn't a child anymore, I had my own family to protect and he hasn't been a part of it ever since he died when I was still but a few years younger than being a teen. I've told him no before, I can do it again.
"Everything is my choice now, my decision! Not yours! These are not your children to just do as you wish with them and cast them out like a common piece of trash!" I retaliated.
"Don't worry Jason, since you're not man enough to do it, I'll just have to do everything myself!" He threatened, catching my full attention. I knew he wasn't real, I knew he wasn't there, but his words were something I couldn't escape and just what he's been able to do to me proved that maybe he could do worse to my children. I grew.. So angry.. So, so enraged.
"You.. Will not, touch them!" I yelled with a voice I was unfamiliar with myself, even though it came from me. I jumped up from my seat upon the sofa and lunged at him, quicker than he could react and before he could stop me, my right hand was tightly clenching his throat and I refused to let go. His hand clawed at my wrist, but it held tight even under his immense pressure in trying for it to stop and I could feel my grip only tightening around the strained tendons in his neck. I never wanted him to get away, not this time, not again. He can't leave me now and I finally have him where I want him. He's at my every whim, he's at my mercy where there is absolutely none and I hope he soon realizes that there is no hope for him anymore. There is no getting out of this. What happens, happens, and what happens is final. I won't let him control me anymore.
I managed to keep my grip on his throat but the more he pulled back, the more I lost my balance and I tumbled slightly over the fabric covered table that doubled as a coffee stand, falling over him but making complete sure that my hand never let up upon his throat. I fell over the coffee table and on top of him, straddling him and my left hand was then brought to his throat without a second thought. I clenched as hard as I could, hearing his throat gurgle and beg for air, but the more air he let escape from his lungs, the tighter my grip became and it was impossible for him to breathe. He reached out, flailing his arms and squirming his legs as if to try to get free, but the struggle he put up for air was more than the struggle to get free, causing him to ultimately give in to me and cease fighting.
It took longer than I'd like to admit to make sure my father was dead for the second time, and for good. The moment I felt his last dying breath, I felt calm, almost euphoric in a way and I couldn't describe how happy I was. I was nostalgic. I couldn't feel his strong struggling heartbeat under my fingertips anymore but I continued my wrath, making sure there was no return after he had fallen unconscious. For the first time in my life, I was proud of myself. I even maybe thought that my father himself would be proud of me for overcoming such a terrible, gut-wrenching obstacle. Is it all over? Am I.. Can I go on with my life? Can I live without you on my shoulder every day now? Please, let it be true.. I shut my eyes for a long moment, trying to gather myself as I still knelt over my once again dead father, trying to breathe, trying to make sense of everything. But, I opened my eyes and the last thing I had ever wanted lying before me upon the hard, thin carpeted ground.
"M-M.. M-Mrs.. Mrs. Hughes..?" My throat caught multiple times, speaking in a struggled whisper as a gasp then engulfed my lungs.
She was dead..
I had killed her..
But.. No! She was.. My father was.. He was there! He was.. He was the one I was strangling the life out of.. He was the one that drove me to this.. He..
He won..
He had finally won..
He showed me who I was..
He proved to me that I'm no better than him, I'm no better than my murderous sons..
"O-Oh, God.. What.. What have I done!?" I called out, scooting as fast as I could away from Mrs. Hughes' limp body until my back reached the softened coffee table. This.. This is what my father wanted, he wanted to show me what I was capable of when everything was out of my own control. This.. This needs to stop! How do I stop it? "Oh, God.."
I couldn't fully grasp what I was looking at. I had killed Lana, and now I've killed her mother, the woman that introduced me to her daughter and I thought I had fallen in love with. It was a false love, but what else do you feel when you're so close to someone and find out they're pregnant with your child, even to find out later in life that it's not yours? I was thinking of everything.. Why did Lana trick me? Why did I act like I never knew Lucy wasn't mine when I knew she wasn't from the very beginning? Why did I continue to nurture them both when neither of them technically were my responsibility? Why did I murder Lana? Why is Lucy still here? Why does she love me after what I've done to her and hers? "What do I d-do now?" I continued to quiver and contemplate what I should do. There was nothing else I could do. She was dead, I made sure of that thanks to my father. There was no bringing her back and I didn't know what to do.. What do I do!?
I.. I panicked. I'm a coward, over emotional.. I can't handle this.. I just can't! I stood quickly from the floor, jumping over Mrs. Hughes' still limp body and I rushed out of the door. Tears still falling down my face, I didn't know what to think or how to grasp myself back on solid land when everything felt so thick and made of mold. Each step that I took running away from her felt as if I was running through sand. That hard, forced, muscular pace I needed to keep up weighed down on my thighs and it was hard.. So, so hard to get away from it.
Running down the stairs felt like running down a rocky waters edge leading down to a deep pool in which you'll never get out of. My feet kept slipping and I couldn't seem to get a good grip anywhere.. On the way down the stairs, I contemplated stopping, calling the police, telling them I found her this way, but I couldn't.. I just couldn't.. I couldn't look at her lifeless body again and I couldn't talk to anyone about what I had seen. I couldn't lie. I was too fucked up now to even try to be good at it. I'd fail. I'd be the laughing stock. The moment I reached the bottom of the stairs, I knew there was no going back. The moment my feet hit the carpet, I dashed through the small lobby and rushed out the door, running to my car and pulling out my keys from my pocket, yet stumbling to stop my fast pace when they fell to the grass from losing my shaky-handed grip on them. I knelt down quickly and gripped my keys along with a handful of grass and dirt, continuing to race to my car then and I pressed the unlock button as hard as I could multiple times. I got into the car and slammed the door shut, my quickened breathes making my chest work harder than normal and I felt as if I could vomit at any moment.
I'm panicking.. Slow down.. Calm down.. You didn't..
"You didn't mean to kill her.. It.. It was an accident.." I said out loud quietly to myself, hoping it would calm me, but it only did a little and not nearly as much as I needed it to. I started the car and backed out as calmly as I could, only to almost back into oncoming traffic that I either failed to acknowledge or even care was there. I had no idea what state I was in. I was bothered beyond belief, I could barely drive, and I had just killed someone..
The only place that I saw fit to hide my dismay was my own home.. By this time, the twins were either sleeping or still out doing whatever they do.. Bahiti was for sure asleep, and Bennu was either asleep on the big couch in the living room from watching a movie, or she was asleep in our bedroom.. Knowing my family, I knew the boys weren't home, I knew Bahiti was asleep, and for how long I've been gone, Bennu was asleep on the cough in the living room. I could go upstairs without a fuss and I could hopefully gather my thoughts and try to think of what to do with all that has happened. I pulled into the driveway, waiting for the stupid gate that opens for what it seems three inches a minute and I finally pulled in after my car could fit through the very small opening that I couldn't wait to get any wider.
I came in through the front door silently and I heard nothing throughout the house, causing me to lessen my panic only slightly and I rushed upstairs with light feet, barely causing a sound on the steps I touched. I finally reached my room, running in and closing the door quickly yet quietly and I noticed that I was right, Bennu was probably asleep downstairs on the couch and I could let loose. My eyes never stopped watering, yet once I realized I was alone, my tears fell harder than ever and I couldn't stop them.. I was horrified by what I had let happen, but more so on what I had done to my daughter.. My little Princess Lucy.. I had killed her mother.. And now, I've killed her only other relative that was close to her.. What kind of person am I? …Is this what I was always meant to do? Is this what my father has wanted me to be..? Nothing more than a plain old insane killer?
I could barely breathe, I could barely contain myself. My knees buckled and I couldn't support my own weight anymore. I had.. I had just killed someone.. I had just killed someone. My father warned me of with so many times before.. "Just off yourself! Everything will be fine if you're gone!" Maybe he was right..? Maybe I should've just taken my own life. Maybe I could've stopped it all together. My sons, they're.. They're killers.. I'm a killer.. I'm the one everyone should be afraid of, not my father that no one else can see but myself.. I'm trying to protect my family, trying to protect all that I have left, yet I just killed someone wrongfully for what my father put into my head.. What the hell am I? What the fuck am I supposed to do with this kind of stress!? This kind of torment? This kind of absolute nothing that I've been dealing with all of my life? How am I supposed to stop anything bad from happening to my boys? To my wife? To my entire family!?
"What the fuck do I do!?" I yelled at myself, wanting to vomit and having this constant gagging feeling in my throat, yet nothing would come out. Nothing would give me relief. Nothing would give me solace in the horrific situation of which my father has put me into.. This horrific situation I have willingly put myself into.


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The initial installation numbers for the week ending 15th January 2012 show 915 installations in that week compared to 789 for the week ending 8th January 2012.
The total number of installations on the MCS is now 232,580 up from 231,665 (week ending 8th January 2012).
The total capacity installed is now 768MW up from 765.3MW (week ending 8th January 2012).
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KUCHING, Oct 25 — Tan Sri Adenan Satem can prevent more deaths by establishing a Land Rights Commission to deal with disputes between natives and plantation companies, Sarawak PKR chairman Baru Bian said today.
He added that the idea had been proposed earlier this year by no less than the Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Richard Malanjum.
"Having been given a strong mandate by the people, I hope that Adenan and his Cabinet will see fit to give the native landowners this avenue for registering their claims and swift resolution of their disputes," the Ba'Kelalan assemblyman said.
He said the latest dispute in Ulu Balingian, Mukah last night which resulted in the death of one man and caused serious injury to another could have been avoided if there is a venue for the landowners to register their claims over their customary lands.
Baru also urged Sarawakians to allow the police to investigate properly and not take the law into their hands.
"I trust that all parties will give their full co-operation to the investigation team," he said.
Baru said the news about the latest land dispute death came as shock to him, four months after the murder of PKR Miri branch secretary and NCR land activist Bill Kayong.
Kayong, who stood as a PKR candidate for Bekenu seat, was shot dead at Jalan Miri-Kuala Baram about 8.20am on June 21.
Three men have been charged in court with Kayong's murder while the mastermind, said to be an oil plantation owner, was reported to have fled to Australia.
Baru said in last night's dispute, the victim appears to be from the plantation company's side but the issue is that a life was being lost unnecessarily because of government policies which impact the native community's life and livelihood.
A village headman was also seriously injured in the dispute.


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Thanks to Bookmarks of Winston-Salem, students at Northwest and MIdway Elementary Schools were treated to a school visit by debut author, Zeno Alexander. More than 200 4th and 5th graders got to meet the author up close and personal to hear about the writing process as well as hear some excerpts of his new book, The Library of Ever, that was just released on April 30th.
SLMCs Candy Pierce and Joanie Williams hosted the author in their schools on May 1st.
"With her parents off traveling the globe, 11 year old Lenora is bored, bored, bored—until she discovers a secret doorway into the ultimate library. Maze-like and reality-bending, the library contains all the universe's wisdom. Every book ever written, and every fact ever known, can be found within its walls. And Lenora becomes its newly appointed Fourth Assistant Apprentice Librarian.
She rockets to the stars, travels to a future filled with robots, and faces down a dark nothingness that wants to destroy all knowledge. To save the library, Lenora will have to test her limits and uncover secrets hidden among its shelves." - (Goodreads)
Students had an opportunity to purchase the books from Bookmarks and have them signed by the author on site. Copies are currently available at Bookmarks in Winston-Salem. Alexander's sequel, Rebel in the Library of Ever, comes out April 2020.
Thanks to Lorie Steed for sharing this neat lesson she did with her HS media assistants. The lesson could easily be adapted for any grade level.
My students just finished a long-term project on book reviews and they did such an excellent job that I think these could be posted to Goodreads (not requiring them to do this although one student was so proud of his he said he might).
First they had to do the "Book Review Research" assignment which was to read 5 reviews of a book they were familiar with so they could get a sense of how reviews are written. They used Goodreads and Amazon reviews for this. Then they had to read a book of their choice from the library and take at least 20 notes on their reactions - in whatever format they wanted - sticky notes, Google Doc, etc. This was so they could track their reactions and have raw material for the review. Then they wrote the review. Today I'm having them print their final reviews & am going to display them alongside the books they reviewed.
I'd also love to share with you the reviews they wrote because I was so impressed with them. It took a lot of hard work on their parts & some individual conferencing on a rough draft for them to get this far, but they got there! (I'm attaching a sample of one that just amazed me & that I got permission to share - but honestly they were all very good and I would say of publishable quality.)
Here is a sample:
"Carrie by Stephen King: I will now and forever be obsessed with his work
5-5 stars
When Carrie, a high school girl with telekinetic powers, is pushed over the edge by her peers, she'll be sure they regret their actions and get what's coming to them. The book Carrie is listed under the fictional horror genre but in my opinion, the book itself is not all that scary. While reading I felt sad more than anything because of the way the main character's mother treats and raises Carrie." For the full review, click here.
Thanks to a partnership with Bookmarks of Winston-Salem, Davidson County Schools was able to bring in NC author Megan Shepherd to area high schools April 4th and 5th. Mrs. Shepherd is a full time author from Brevard that has published 8 books with her 9th book being released in 2020.
The media coordinators from Ledford, Oak Grove, North, South, Central and East hosted Shepherd in their media centers, where the author held a writer's workshop to English classes and book clubs on April 4th and 5th.
Students learned about the history of young adult literature as a genre, tips for successful writing and they also participated in some writing activities using prompts.
This was a great opportunity for students in our district to meet a real author in person! Students also had an opportunity to purchase her titles at a discount courtesy of Bookmarks.
What better way to teach young people the power of maps and the limitless depth of geography than a half court-sized map of a continent or a classroom-sized state map on which they can explore, travel around, compete, collaborate and have lots of fun? DCS is so lucky to have our own map that is available for check-out one week at a time. The map is mostly free the remainder of this school year, so if you would like to reserve just email Sedley to check for availability.
Although the lesson ideas are for K-5, a number of our middle schools hosted the map this year as well. We are also looking to include high schools in the rotation next year if requested. Sue and Libby are pros at using the giant map, so they are excellent resources for lesson ideas at all grade levels!
Recently, Tina Heitman hosted the Giant Map at Davis-Townsend. She and digital learning coach, Libby Ferrell, collaborated on lessons for grades K-5. Tina kindly shared her lessons for this blog post. Supplementary materials are available in this Google Drive folder:
K-1 (20 minutes) Letterland
M=Mountains, C=Charlotte, P=Piedmont, A=Asheboro, O=Ocean, S=Salisbury, L=Lexington,
B=Boone, G= Greensboro, K=Kitty Hawk, W=Winston-Salem, R=Raleigh
2nd (20 minutes) Compass Rose, Map Symbols 2.G.1.1, 2.G.1.2
Introduce students to the cardinal directions on the compass rose, map legend with symbols, and ask them to notice the size of the text. Why are some cities spelled with smaller/larger text? This is based on the population of the city!
Each partner group will complete one of the below challenges:
3rd (20 minutes) Relative/Absolute Locations: Introduce the map by having students to walk its perimeter.
4th Grade (1 hour) NC Role in Major Conflicts and Wars (Revolutionary & Civil Wars)
5th Grade (30 minutes) GooseChase
GooseChase game link- https://gsch.se/game/703adc3470b74139b02bf5d17630ddd1/share/
For more questions about these lessons, please email Tina Heitman at tinaheitman@dav...
Readers are leaders in Davidson County! Thursday, March 21st, all 18 elementary schools met at Denton Elementary to compete in the annual Battle of the Books Competition. Students read books from the official list of titles and answered questions with matching titles and authors. Each team competed 6 times each for a total of 54 rounds.
This year's competition focused on community service. Teams collected pet food and made hundreds of dog toys out of old t-shirts to distribute to local civic organizations in the "makerspace" sponsored by the Davidson County Public Library Bookmobile. Ron Bellini from Davidson County Senior Services also shared that helps to feed the pets of our senior Meals on Wheels participants. This program is by donation only, and Mr. Bellini thanked students for their contributions.
Students were excited to receive a personalized video message from BOB author, Barbara O'Connor. When O'Connor announced that DCS had purchased each BOB student an autographed copy of her book WISH, the students went WILD!
First place went to first year SLMC Julie Faria and her team from Friendship Elementary! Tied for 2nd place was Davis-Townsend (Tina Heitman) and Fair Grove (Rebecca Condon). Reeds Elementary (Tracy Varner) came in third.
An estimated 45o people were in attendance. Many students and parents remarked about how much fun the day was. A special thanks goes out to Dr. Kelsey Greer and staff from Denton Elementary for hosting our event and to the Denton PTO for providing concessions for sale for our more than 200 parents and family members. This event also could not have been possible without the support of many DCS staff members and community volunteers.
The list for next year's eBOB competition can be found here: 2019-2020 eBOB list
School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and their programs. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school library programs play in transforming learning. More about the history of School Library Month.
The 2019 theme is Everyone Belongs @ Your School Library and the 2019 spokesperson is Dav Pilkey.
For banner art, printable posters and a calendar of events, click here to access the toolkit via AASL: http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/slm
The PSA can be shared across social media and other electronic means via YouTube.
Members of the media and public are welcome to embed the School Library Month Video with Dav Pilkey within web based platforms (i.e., websites, social media, blogs) provided that no alterations are made and that the posting is for educational, noncommercial purposes only.
Readers are Leaders in Davidson County Schools! The district middle school Battle of the Books competition was held Thursday, March 14th at the auditorium at the Historic Cecil School Building in downtown Lexington. All 7 middle schools were represented. Students read books from a list of 27 titles and competed with each team in 12 question rounds.
SLMC Stacy Morgan led her team from Oak Grove to first place. Ledford Middle (Angie Laycock) came in second with North Middle (Kristi Allred) a close third.
Students, coaches and volunteers enjoyed a pizza party courtesy of the Davidson County Public Library immediately following the competition.
Oak Grove will move on to the regional competition in Summerfield on Friday, April 5th.
For the 3rd year in a row, SLMC Lorie Steed has facilitated a staff book club at Central Davidson High School that focused on fellowship and fun. This organic group of readers works together to choose the titles and meet about monthly at a local eatery after school to discuss the books. The idea came from Principal Valerie Feezor who had benefited from a similar book club years ago. Feezor, herself, even participates from time to time!
One condition? NO professional books. The point of this club is to create a diversion from the daily grind, to just create opportunities to read some great books and spark some great discussions on interesting topics. The suggested titles are crowdsourced using the website Tricider. Books are selected by having members suggest titles by posting summaries and vote on their favorites.
Lorie does facilitate the group by sending email reminders, setting dates and bringing discussion questions to the group. But all in all, the group is low pressure and fun.
This month's selection is Where the Crawdads Sing and the restaurant is Cafe35.
January 28-February 1 the North Carolina Giant Map landed at Fair Grove Elementary. Students in all grades had a lesson about the giant map in the media center.
Students in Kindergarten - First grade used the Letterland Letters to identify and locate specific places in North Carolina. They also examined the Compass Rose and learned a way to remember the directions NSEW: "Never East Soggy Waffles."
Second and third grades found specific locations and scanned QR codes with clues for a Digital Breakout. Fourth and fifth grade students used the app "Goose Chase" to complete a scavenger hunt which contained many locations and facts about North Carolina.
Sue Tobin, DCS digital learning coach co-taught with Mrs. Condon and created the Goose Chase activity.
Our school revealed our One School One Book title, Old Yeller, on Wednesday, January 30 during our Reading is "Dog-gone" Fun Family Night. We kicked off in the gym with staff entertainment. Each family received a copy of Old Yeller as well as completed a stamp card by visiting the following 10 dog-themed stations:
Second grade students visited the library to research dog breeds using the eWISE Research Model. The library hosted a Recycling is "Dog"-gone Fun Contest in which students created a dog using recycled or craft items. Along with the dog created, each student researched their favorite dog and completed an index card with the information listed below:
· Name, Teacher, Grade
· Students in K- 1: (1) fact about the animal
· Students in 2-3: (2) facts about the animal
· Students in 4-5: (3) facts about the animal
Students were encouraged to use the online encyclopedia, Britannica School or nonfiction books from the library.
In celebration of World Read Aloud Day (February 1), we videoed our Battle of the Books team reading Chapter one of Old Yeller and emailed the video to all classroom teachers. At 2:00, all classrooms watched the read aloud.
It has been a busy week! Seeing the smiles on our students' faces has made it all WORTHWHILE!! An exciting READING CULTURE is being built at Southmont!!
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Tonto Dikeh unveils plan to undergo breast surgery
Popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike has revealed that she wants to get a new boob on her birthday which comes up on June 9.
In a post on her Instagram page, @tontolet, on Tuesday, the mother of one posted her desire in the form of prayers to God.
She wrote: "Dear Lord Jesus, I have all I want for now.
"My birthday wish is that you make my schedule and that of Dr Ayo align so I have my new boobs in Jesus name I pray!! Thanks, daddy Lord.
The 33-year-old revealed that she had not been confident of her body.
"My body has been something that I have always been extremely ashamed of," she revealed


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Sister M. Davilyn Ah Chick, OSF
Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, OSF, a Sister of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, has been of service over forty years as an educator, with 20 years as a principal. She served as Regional Administrator of the Hawaii Region of the Sisters of St. Francis for six years, as Council Member for nine years, and as Franciscan Associates Director. Sister Davilyn was also a consultant and liaison for the Cause of Canonization of Mother Marianne Cope.
Jason Chang
Jason Chang is the Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer, overseeing hospital and healthcare operations for the Queen's Health Systems. Jason has over 12 years of experience in executive administration working in both for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals based around California, Texas and now Hawaii. During his career, Jason developed a medical foundation to employ physicians, created the Texas Health Plan, built hospitals and ambulatory facilities. Prior to Hawaii, he worked for Universal Health Services, serving as the CEO of McAllen Heart Hospital and McAllen Medical Center located in southern Texas.
Michael Erne
Michael Erne retired in 2008 after serving eight years as the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Healthcare West. He has more than 38 years of experience in health care operations and administration. Michael holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master's in Business and Public Administration from San Diego State University.
John Fink
ohn is the owner of Think About It, LLC. He is very active in the community serving on the boards of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Hawaii Foundation, Aloha Stadium Authority, Hawaii State Junior Golf Assn., Easterseals Hawaii golf committee, Hawaii Council on Economic Education, Aloha Festivals, Ahahui Koa Anuenue (University of Hawaii), Hawaii Bowl and Diamond Head Classic.
Sister Francis Regis Hadano, OSF
Sister Francis Regis Hadano is a member of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities. She received a Bachelor's in Education from Dayton University (Chaminade Campus) and her Master's in Educational Administration from the University of Hawaii. While in Syracuse, NY, she completed the Formation for Ministry program in the Diocese of Syracuse.
Brad Harrison, MBA, AWMA
Brad Harrison has over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been a registered representative since 1984 and earned his Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) designation in 2008. He is a graduate of Hawaii Pacific University with a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing and management. He is currently the Senior Vice President of the Wealth Advisory Division of First Hawaiian Bank.
David A. Kwock
David A. Kwock is an attorney licensed in the State of Hawaii since 1976. He earned his JD from UC Hastings College of Law in San Francisco, California, and BA from Syracuse University in the State of New York. His practice centers around commercial and business related matters.
Howard Lee
Howard is President and Chief Executive Officer of UHA Health Insurance.
Along with being a Board Director for UHA, Lee serves as Chair of the Hawai'i Health at Work Alliance, a Director of the Hawaii Association of Health Plans, Chair of the Waikiki Health Center, Director of the Hawaii Division of the American Heart Association and Chair of the March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter.
Lee was born and raised in Hawai'i and graduated from James B. Castle High School in Kaneohe and the University of Hawaii-Manoa, where he received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting.
Glenn Medeiros
After his professional career as a singer/songwriter traveling to almost 40 countries selling over 7 million records, recording eight albums, almost twenty music videos and writing over 200 songs, Dr. Glenn Medeiros started the path to his childhood dream of being an educator. He received his BA in History/Humanities from the University of Hawaii, Masters degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix and then his doctorate degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California in 2014. He held various positions ranging from teacher in Elementary and High Schools to Assistant Professor at Chaminade University. In 2015, Dr. Medeiros was offered the position of the President at Saint Louis School where he is now in his fifth year at the helm.
Ralph Mesick
Ralph Mesick is a banking executive with extensive experience in risk management, real estate and corporate finance and is active in a number of community organizations. He is currently an Executive Vice President at First Hawaiian Bank where he serves as a manager in the Commercial Banking Group and is the past Chairman of the Board of the State of Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. He is a regent at Chaminade University and currently a board member of Kapiolani Hospital Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Honolulu, Homeaid Hawaii, and the Hawaii Community Reinvestment Corporation. He also serves on the executive committee for the Urban Land Institute – Hawaii. Ralph holds an MBA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated Beta Gamma Sigma and earned a BBA from the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Nelson K. Moku, III
Nelson K. Moku, III has been with American Savings Bank since 1995, serving in progressively responsible roles. Nelson has been in the Corporate Banking Department since 2006 and is currently a Vice President and Commercial Banking Officer. Nelson received a degree in business administration from Menlo College. He is a member of the 'Iolani Alumni Association and serves on the boards of the St. Francis Healthcare Foundation of Hawaii, the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, the Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, and the Community Associations Institute, Hawaii Chapter.
Nelson and his wife, Jennifer have two daughters; Marisa and Ashlyn.
Glenn Pang, MD
Dr. Glenn Pang is a gastroenterologist who received his medical degree from University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine. He has been in practice for more than 30 years. He also holds degrees in psychology and pharmacology.
Ku'uhaku Park
Ku`uhaku Park is the Vice President of Government and Community Relations for Matson. Previous to that, Mr. Park held the position of Manager, Public Affairs Group at Watanabe Ing, LLP; Government and Public Affairs Manager for the Hawaii Division of Horizon Lines Inc.; Marketing Manager for Hawaii Family Dental Centers/Hawaii Bio-Waste Systems; Operations Manager at Sea-Land/Horizon Lines. Mr. Park currently sits on the board of directors for the Hawaii Foodbank; the Institute for Human Services; the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce; the Blood Bank of Hawaii; the Girl Scouts of Hawaii; the Hawaii Tax Foundation; the American Maritime Partnership; the Makaha Sons Foundation; the Hawaii Harbors Users Group, and; Ka Leo Hawaii Media.
Mr. Park is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Lewis & Clark College.
Most Reverend Clarence Larry Silva
Bishop Clarence "Larry" Silva is the Bishop of Honolulu. With Hawaiian roots that extend back to the monarchy of King Kalakaua, Bishop Larry was the Vicar General of the Diocese of Oakland when Pope Benedict XVI appointed him to be the fifth Bishop of Honolulu in 2005. A parish priest for most of his ordained years, Bishop Silva came to inherit 66 island parishes, 28 mission churches and over 200,000 faithful.
Glenn Sueyoshi
Glenn Sueyoshi is the former President and co-founder of SH Consulting LLC. His experience includes over 40 years in the Hawaii healthcare industry providing consulting services to both private and government healthcare entities. Prior to co-founding SH Consulting, he was in charge of the Honolulu office consulting practices of Ernst & Young and Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. Glenn began his career working for the Hawaii Medicare Intermediary and the Medicaid Fiscal Agent doing audits of hospitals, nursing homes and hospital based physician reimbursements. He has done extensive work over the last three decades with major medical centers, nursing homes, the Hawaii State Department of Human Services, Department of Health and the Hawaii Health System Corporation.
Sister Cheryl Wint
Sister Cheryl Wint is currently a Pastoral Associate at St. Augustine by-the-sea Catholic Church and an assistant to the Vocation Director for the Sisters. She has extensive experience in religious education, coordination of volunteers and museum related activities for the Saints of Hawaii, working with those in need and related agencies, other parish ministries and religious vocation discernment. She is also active in a number of diocesan, youth and young adult parish groups and other Catholic communities. Prior to joining the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities, Sister was a Vice President of Software Services at AMISYS a subsidiary of McKesson. There she gained extensive experience in customer and implementation services, account management, software and hardware installation and programming for over a third of the healthcare organizations in the United States. Sister Cheryl enjoys being a disciple of Christ, praying with others, swimming, movies, planning, conducting retreats and pilgrimages, being a spiritual mentor and faith companion. Sister was born in England, grew up in Jamaica and has lived in the United States since 1981, thus she enjoys being an itinerate Franciscan and gets lots of energy being with others.
Arnold Wong
Arnold is the Director of Government Affairs for the Ironworkers Union, Local 625 from 2005 – Present. In his role, he lobbies Federal, State, and County Executive and Legislative branches of government to ensure the organization's goals and mission s are met. He holds a Masters Degree in Human Resources Management. He has volunteer experience in Ironworkers Trust Fund (Trustee), Honolulu Fire Commission (Vice Chairman), Land Use Commission (Vice Chairman, St. Francis Foundation (Board Member), and Pac-5 Judo Head Coach.
Tom Zizzi
Tom Zizzi is an attorney who is passionate about serving the people on the Leeward Coast of Oahu. Tom received his BA from Hobart College in Geneva, New York, his MBA from the University of Rochester, New York and then his JD from the University of Hawaii. He is a lifetime member of the Waianae Hawaiian Civic Club, is a special consultant to the Nanakuli Housing Corporation and volunteers with the Leeward Coast Habitat for Humanity. Tom has extensive experience in property management, leasing and Investment Real Estate and 18 years' experience with Citigroup, New York City.


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Bone is a beautiful, visceral, haunting book of poetry. Most of the poems are quite short, but I often find that the most perfectly written things are not the longest. (more…)
The sounds of 2019 (more…)
the sounds of 2018
operatic voices rising, my own included, then falling away
the whirr and grind of the sanding machine
the builder rolling paint onto the walls: up, down, up, down while I worked in the other room
the purr of an engine as I turned on the car and started to drive
screech and yank and bang of furniture moving and plumbing
floorboards giving a sharp loud smack as I pulled them up
beeping hospital machines (I thought I was done with those)
the murmur of danish tv shows
the blissful sound of silence
a finally tuned piano
my first strum of a guitar
and, towards the end, the new cat miaowing and galloping around. (more…)
SGS (a poem)
The blog was going to be taking a break today, because I have a unicorn wines post in the queue but I haven't finished writing it yet. Then I logged onto Twitter and saw that it's Teacher Appreciation Day, so I thought I'd share a poem I wrote about the teachers at my old school, who were utterly fantastic and without whom I'm fairly sure I wouldn't be alive. (more…)
A Round-Up Of Some Books I've Read Recently
…because they've been in my drafts for ages. Most of them deserve their own posts, but at this rate they're never going to be posted if I try to find time to do that, so they'll just have to share. (more…)
the sights of 2017
the grey sofa covered in grey blankets, and grey me lying there greyly
half-stripped wallpaper
a purple laptop with flickering screen, nestling amongst white bedclothes
a piano covered in dustsheets
plants at the end of the bath, fronds dangling near my toes
the glaring bright of the bathroom light: an attack
my face in the mirror, a white death mask
hospital monitors
candle flames
and smoke rising from a cauldron.
Reading List #9: Gardening, Philosophy, Poetry, And The Book of Dust
PHILIP PULLMAN RELEASED A NEW BOOK and this made me so excited that of course I had to go and buy it straight away.
Where To Start With Poetry, For #NationalPoetryDay
This morning a friend tweeted me asking for some famous poems I know. I wasn't sure why at first, then I saw it's National Poetry Day and perhaps that had something to do with it. Or maybe it's all just a coincidence. Anyway, this friend grew up in New Zealand and said she felt like her Kiwi education may have been different from other people's.
Since she seemed to be asking for recommendations of well-known poetry, I responded on Facebook instead because there isn't a 140-character limit there. I also ignored the actual question and recommended poets and movements rather than specific poems, except in a couple of instances. Often what speaks to one person doesn't speak to another, and arguably this is especially the case with poetry. Some people like flosculous language, some like post-modern syntax, some like poetry but only when it's performed. It's pretty much impossible to recommend a poem that everyone will love. So instead I gave a brief intro, and once I'd typed it all out I thought I'd stick it in a blog post as well, in case any of you are trying to work out where to start with poetry.
Grief Is The Thing With Feathers by Max Porter
Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul,
And sings the tune without the words,
And never stops at all,
And sweetest in the gale is heard;
And sore must be the storm
That could abash the little bird
That kept so many warm.
I've heard it in the chillest land,
And on the strangest sea;
Yet, never, in extremity,
It asked a crumb of me.
~ Emily Dickinson
Weekly Reading List #1 – Brain Surgery, Demons, And Poems
Previously I've been mini-reviewing books in the reading list section at the end of my weekly round-ups, but they've been getting a bit long and unwieldy of late so I thought I'd move them to their own separate post.
Sometimes a book will merit a post all of its own, or I'll be given a book by a publisher in exchange for a full review, in which case they'll be reviewed separately. But I do like to keep track of the books I've read and what I liked / disliked about them, and I read so much that I don't have time to write full reviews of everything. So here we go: the first of the weekly book review lists.


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1. What books remind you of this weather and which book do you like to read in that weather the most?
– Rainy: The Clocks By: Agatha Christie
– Hot and sunny: Silenced in the Surf By: Kate Dyer-Seeley/Ellie Alexander
– Snowy: A Midwinter's Tail By: Sofie Kelly
– Cloudy and grey: The Broken Girls By: Simone St. James
– Wind: Watch Me Disappear By: Janelle Brown
2. What is your favorite weather?
My favorite weather would have to be during the fall time. I love it when it is a little chilly outside. Just enough to need a light jacket. Where the sun is still hot enough that when the wind bites it isn't too cold. Does that make any sense? Haha.
3. What is your favorite reading weather?
My absolute favorite reading weather is how it is currently outside. A little chilly, overcast, and the perfect amount of rain. I don't know what it is about the sound of rain, the whoosh of the wind, or even the silence in the middle of the storm.
It always makes me want to curl up with coffee or tea, get in my reading burrito, and dive into a great book. It might be because I don't want to actually go out into that type of weather and so it is the perfect reason to stay inside!
4. Who do you tag?
I am going to tag Angela @booksaremyheart and Kayla @literatureads!


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2008 Saturn Vue Green Line rated at 32 mpg; pricing start at $24,795
Saturn announced today that the 2008 Vue Green Line has been rated at 32 mpg highway and 25 mpg in city, meaning that the Vue Green Line features the best highway mileage of any sport utility vehicle. pricing will start from $24,795.
"You can go green without going broke," said Saturn General Manager Jill Lajdziak, "and with the Vue Green Line, you also don't have to give up utility, safety or comfort."
In combined city and highway driving, the Vue hybrid's fuel economy estimate is 27 percent better than the non-hybrid four-cylinder Vue. The fuel economy estimates are calculated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, using the government's new 2008 testing procedure that was revised to better reflect real-world mileage.
The hybrid Vue's 28 mpg combined city/highway rating gives the Saturn line-up a compact utility with significantly better fuel economy than the Honda CRV (22 mpg) or Toyota RAV-4 (23 mpg). The Vue Green Line also provides SUV capability with better fuel economy than that of popular sedans, such as the Toyota Camry (25 mpg) and Honda Accord (24 mpg).
The Vue Green Line's highway fuel economy will allow the vehicle to travel up to 585 highway miles on one tank of gasoline, farther than any competitor's SUV. That is enough range to travel roundtrip from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, from Washington, D.C. to New York City or from Detroit to Chicago. Potential one-way single-tank trips include Atlanta to St. Louis, Denver to Salt Lake City and Milwaukee to Kansas City.
The Vue Green Line's hybrid system combines sophisticated controls with a precise electric motor/generator mated to the 2.4-liter, 172-horsepower, four-cylinder engine and a modified automatic transmission. The system delivers fuel economy gains through advanced engine control algorithms including early fuel cut-off during deceleration, optimized transmission shift controls and by smoothly stopping the engine at idle. The system also features regenerative braking to capture electrical energy during braking, electric power assist during acceleration, low-rolling resistance tires and improved aerodynamics.
Several displays provide the driver with information regarding the Vue's hybrid system operation, including:
- Charge/assist gauge - Indicates when the hybrid system is providing propulsion assist or when the hybrid battery is being re-charged.
- Eco light - Illuminates when the vehicle is meeting or exceeding the federal government's fuel economy rating.
- Auto stop position on tachometer - Indicates when the engine shuts off at idle.
- Driver information center - provides instantaneous and average fuel economy information, in addition to other important vehicle data.
In addition to the hybrid system, standard features on the Vue Green Line include 17-inch polished alloy wheels, rear spoiler, painted fascias and single-zone automatic climate control.
All Vues, including the 2008 Green Line, feature a comprehensive array of standard safety equipment that includes six air bags, active front head restraints, a pedal release system for the accelerator and brake, StabiliTrak electronic stability control with trailer sway control, antilock brakes, tire pressure monitors and OnStar.
Quiet, responsive ride and handling comes from front and rear stabilizer bars, MacPherson strut independent front suspension and independent multi-link rear suspension, along with a double-isolated engine cradle.
The non-hybrid 4-cylinder 2008 Vue XE has a suggested retail price of $21,450 and a fuel economy rating of 19 city/26 highway.
In 2008, Saturn will introduce a 2-mode hybrid Vue, which will increase fuel economy by an estimated 45 percent over the comparable non-hybrid model. Saturn also has committed to producing a plug-in hybrid Vue that will get approximately twice the fuel economy of any SUV currently on the market.
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So I ask the question again. HOW can GM produce a hybrid Vue that gives 25mpg city yet can't produce a hybrid Malibu that gives more than 24?!? Shape up you slackers!!


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Fully Licensed & Bonded
Facilities on offer include a reception desk manned around the clock, a safe and lift access. Guests may also take advantage of the restaurant and the public Internet connection with WLAN access point. Parking is possible near the hotel.
## Location
The hotel is located in the heart of the 12th district, 5 minutes' walk from Gare de Lyon (a major railway station which is an airport shuttle stop) and La Bastille, next to the famous Marais area. The hotel benefits from a unique location since it is in a very small and peaceful street, away from the busy main roads. Gare d'Austerlitz (another main railway station) is across the Seine River.
## Rooms
The rooms are equipped with all the elements necessary for a comfortable stay. They feature an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, cloakroom, table, satellite/cable TV, direct dial telephone, computer with WLAN connection and hire safe. The heating is centrally regulated.
## Payment
American Express, MasterCard and VISA are all accepted in the hotel.
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Rick Maricruz and Daniel Szymanski
Date: Fri, February 01, 2019 10:59 am
Dear Friends,
Here's a recent ministry update. We announced on the radio a baptism service we had planed for our radio listeners. About 14 people came and were baptized in water. It is always a joy to see the expressions on peoples faces after they are baptized.
We had another healing meeting for our radio listeners. We see lots of people healed while we pray over the radio but we also want to lay hands on the sick. Dozens of people came for prayer. I'm glad to report that most of them went home healed. 6 people came and received the Lord.
We held a family restoration meeting. People with broken marriages came and received healing. Families as a whole came and received restoration.
I would like to thank Denny Cline, Mike Brink and Jesus Pursuit Church for all the ministry training I received over the years. Your apart of everything we do for the Lord.
The radio ministry keeps growing. People call in all day long with reports of how their lives were changed through this ministry. Please keep us in your prayers as the radio ministry suffers many attacks.
I will be coming to Oregon in a few weeks. I need to have a MRI done on my back. 30 years of back problems and it's getting worst. I can use some healing prayer when I get home.
I'm looking for a quest home February 26th-March 5th. I will be in and out each day keeping busy. If you have a open room to share I will greatly appreciate the hospitality.
I am also available to minister while I am home. I haven't committed to anything yet.
Rick Maricruz and Daniel Szymanski
(541) 497-1230


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There's a lot to learn from how Child arranged her own personal kitchen and how to bring out the master chef in your humble household.
- Customize it: Besides cooking (and her voice) Julia Child might be best remembered for her size. She was over 6 feet tall and had her kitchen counters raised two inches to meet her height. That may feel extravagant for those of us who aren't celebrity chefs, but the lesson can be taken to heart. My grandma said a good kitchen has everything "at arm's length"–this could mean adding a step stool or shifting your most frequently used items to the front of your cabinets. A memory foam mat underfoot also does wonders while you prep and helps to keep back pain at bay.
- Dress like Julia: Mrs. Child always looked her best, but in almost every cooking show she was wearing an apron: an essential tool for all serious chefs. Having an apron on hand will protect your clothing and if you are dressed to the 9's like Julia usually was, you will want a barrier to protect your clothes when simmering all of those amazing sauces.
- Buy gadgets you like—and forget about the rest: Julia Child was fond of most kitchen gadgets and an early adopter for nearly every kind of appliance she could get her hands on. But she acknowledged that not everyone has such an affinity for kitchen gear. She said that you shouldn't feel pressured to buy the latest technological breakthrough in kitchen gear just because it's available. Sometimes a set of good knives will outdo any combination of newfangled equipment. Stick with what you like and ignore the rest.
- Make a bookshelf a priority: Books don't only belong in the library or at your bedside–Julia always had an area in her kitchen for her recipe books. Set aside a cabinet or drawer for yours, or at least some counter space where you can keep your favorites.
- The table is an extension of the kitchen: Cooking requires a lot of standing, but Julia would often sit at her kitchen table to do some of her prep work. She used a simple tablecloth and would take breaks to prepare or taste food as she went along. The table is also a great place for companionship—invite friends to sit and enjoy a cocktail and conversation while you cook.
- Clean with lemon when you can: Child often used lemon to clean knives between various parts of her prep work. Lemon can also be used to clean counters and glass surfaces as well (be sure to use an appropriate disinfectant if you are handling uncooked meat or raw eggs).
What are some trick or tips you use to make your kitchen superstar chef-worthy?
This article was originally published at Ready Nutrition™ on September 3rd, 2016


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Diarise for next month: the Bar Trivia ChallengeMon Jun 28 2010
Diarise this date: Thursday, 12 August 2010. The Equal Opportunity Committee invites you to attend the inaugural New South Wales Bar Trivia Challenge. A professional quiz master has been engaged to test your knowledge of trivia, both great and small.� All proceeds from the night will go to Righteous Pups Australia, a charitable organisation which provides assistance dogs for children with autistic spectrum disorders.� Further details to follow.
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What does it mean to bury? When any living thing dies, the best decision to be taken is to bury it. Why?
- It was made from the earth, from soil, and definitely, it has to return to where it was formed, it was the Spirit that is the real man,
- To get it out of sight to tackle the psychological effect that, others will also die one day,
- To prevent the stench that is very dangerous to our health.
If someone that we dearly love dies, do we cry forever? God forbids bad happening to us, we have to mourn, and then forget it. The same measure has to be taken concerning our pasts, the past happenings. "Bygone is gone", we cannot allow the rope of the past to tie us down. The past is a dead issue, if we brood over it at all, it should be for a short time, we learn from it, and we allow it to go.
Whether success or failure, we have to let our past go in order to have new things done, in order to have new success recorded. Past achievement keeps one handicapped, it puts end to better achievements, if we dwell on it. If we dwell on what had happened in the past, it is always dangerous.
There was a young man that was left by his fiancée, and he couldn't let it go. He gave it a thought every now and then, he was so dejected that he later got sick and he died in the hospital. That was what the past and its happenings specialize on, if not well-handled, it puts a halt to better achievements and every progressive movement.
There was a man called Abraham, his wife died at a good old age, yet he couldn't let go, he cried and cried that he nearly killed himself. Then, he was told to stop brooding and crying over a dead matter, he was commanded to bury Sarah's body, not Sarah, she has ascended to heaven, the Spirit is the real man. If he possessed a good mentality, he is supposed to know he was dwelling in a wrong abode, and he was taking a wrong approach. What he was sitting down with and brooding on is just a soil, not his wife.
He is supposed to be thinking of the right step to take at the present, and have it in mind that in the future, they would meet in Heaven. The best treat to give to the past is to bury it, learn from it, forget it, and take the right steps in the present moment that will lead to a greater future. That is the best way to treat the past: to apply the lessons from it to today in order to make the future better.
© 2017 Peter F. Adewumi
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The End Matters Most, authored by Peter Adewumi. (Print on Demand, eBook & Audio).
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Vacation rental house. Sleeps 6, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. No pets allowed.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
United States
With a huge deck seconds away from the beach, three bedrooms with large beds, a fully updated and equipped kitchen, and a beautiful fireplace in the living room creating a cozy atmosphere, you'll want to stay here forever! Huge windows are featured throughout this home letting in natural light and a breathtaking view of Morro bay Beach that stretches for miles. This home has free WiFi, cable, washer and dryer, two car garage, BBQ, and plenty of room for entertaining and enjoying your beachy vacation!
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2019
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Karen H from Clovis, CA recommends this vacation rental
This house is amazing!! We loved sitting on the patio enjoying the sun and listening/seeing the ocean. We had 6 people for the week and there is plenty of room. Never felt crowded. Very quiet and peaceful. We have teenage granddaughters and they even enjoyed just hanging out at the house. The house was very clean and very well stocked with linens, kitchen had everything. We already have next years summer vacation reserved. Highly recommend this house 👍👍
Stayed 33 days ending in
October, 2018
Mark G recommends this vacation rental
Our family had the most amazing time at this property. We rented this home for our extended family to stay while visiting us as we live locally. The entertaining space is so open, we were all able to be together while cooking and snacking and the guys watched TV. The bedrooms are all masters which was a lovely surprise and share no walls so we all felt like we had privacy. The views are spectacular, the trails to the beach are easily accessible. Booking was so easy with the management company, they were very attentive to everyone's needs. Great customer service, cant wait to have another family gathering here next year.
Stayed 8 days ending in
July, 2018
Anna H recommends this vacation rental
Lovely stay at the Toro house.
Seaside staff is amazing... They responded to any issues we had and were quick to resolve them. Cool weather in Morro Bay was a great break from the extreme heat hitting southern
California this July.
Stayed 27 days ending in
August, 2017
Larry V from Granbury, TX recommends this vacation rental
The home was beautiful and larger than the pictures that we viewed on the web site. A great place for entertaining. We spent a month here and would love to spend another month here next year.
Stayed 3 days ending in
October, 2016
Becky T recommends this vacation rental
We rented this house for a crafting weekend and it was perfect! Sitting at the table and working on our crafts and enjoying the view was heaven. We can't wait to go again.
Stayed 30 days ending in
October, 2016
a guest from Redlands, CA recommends this vacation rental
This home was very comfortable. The view was spectacular. We saw Dolphins, sea otters and whales from the front deck. Seals playing in the water with surfers. It is very quiet, private yet close to everything. Love working with Seaside and Marissa.
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2016
Joan L from Madera, CA recommends this vacation rental
Another lovely stay in Morro Bay! This home is a great set-up for our family, clean and fresh upon check-in, manager very helpful and professional. While there, we enjoyed a trip to Hearst Castle, Cambria, SLO, and shopping. Our dining included The Galley (a Fave!), Tognazzini's, and Cambria's Sea Chest Oyster Bar & Grill.
Stayed 4 days ending in
November, 2015
Lovely home, fabulous view, looking forward to our next stay! Very comfortable for the 5-6 people we had in our party, nicely laid out. Enjoyed the sunset from the deck every evening...
Stayed 7 days ending in
September, 2015
We had a relaxing trip. The home is beautiful and in a great location.
Stayed 3 days ending in
July, 2013
james v s from Simi Valley, CA recommends this vacation rental
Our family of 5 had the most wonderful vacation. The home is beautiful and you can be as active - or inactive-as you want. Close to town with many activities and restaurants near. We ranged in age from 70 to 3..and everyone of us had a fabulous weekend. Did I mention the ocean right outside your door? Weather wasn't great but who cared?
Stayed 10 days ending in
July, 2013
Gaylon M from Clovis, CA recommends this vacation rental
Our family takes a summer vacation every year. This was without a doubt the best one yet!! Your property was in a perfect location. You were close enough to hear the ocean but far enough away to be safe and secure. It is close to shopping, restaurants and downtown Morro Bay, but far enough away to feel peaceful and relaxed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a place to get away!!
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November, 2012
a guest from Cresent City, CA recommends this vacation rental
Was just as the photos described. We felt right at home.
(could use some more deck chairs!!)
Stayed 7 days ending in
July, 2012
Sherrie F from Chico, CA recommends this vacation rental
What a wonderful ocean front home! Views were gorgeous and the sound of the ocean was so relaxing. This Home is very spacious, decor is is quite nice. Our family felt very comfortable and spoiled by the whole atmosphere inside and out.
The home is not far from town, maybe a mile or 2. There's a grocery store about 1/2 mile away. A couple of Mexican restaurants, A Cafe and Japanese food. However when we ate out we tried different spots in the tourist area in town down by the water. Harbor Hut and Dorn's were our favorite restaurants, a little pricey but served good food.
This Home was a real treat to come to we hope to come again!
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Marco Island Executive Airport (MKY) in southwest Florida is undergoing a $15 million makeover that includes a new general aviation terminal, Collier County airports manager Justin Lobb told AIN. Now underway, the first phase of the project involves the construction of a two-story, plantation-style terminal that will house the airport's FBO—operated by the county—and offices for airport administration, flight schools, and charter operations based there. The 16,000-sq-ft, $10.5 million project is expected to open in the first half of 2020, Lobb said.
A $4.5 million second phase calls for demolition of the original terminal and construction of an expanded apron. That phase is expected to start next month. "When all is said and done, we hope to have everything completed by the end of 2020," Lobb said.
Separately, a private developer plans to add a mix of box hangars and three larger hangars on just under three acres. And construction of a new Civil Air Patrol (CAP) hangar is about to begin, Lobb added, replacing the CAP hangar destroyed by Hurricane Irma two years ago.
"These new facilities are being built to withstand some of the strongest hurricanes," Lobb said of the projects planned and underway at MKY. They are also designed to mitigate the effects of flooding. MKY, which has a single, 5,000-foot-long runway, was originally opened as a private airport in the 1970s.


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From Bob Corritorre
February 15, 2010
RIP Lil' Dave Thompson - May 21, 1969 - February 14th 2010. It is with great sadness that we report that Mississippi blues guitarist Lil' Dave Thompson died yesterday from an auto accident outside of Augusta, Georgia, while touring with his band. His van overturned and Dave was thrown from the vehicle and pronouced dead on the scene by the paramedics. Other members of the group were reportedly not seriously injured. Dave was born in Hinds County, Mississippi and was greatly influenced by musicans from that area. He made his first record for Fat Possum in 1995, and subsequently had two beautiful releases for Electro-Fi. In the last few years he had toured extensively as he built his career. He had developed into a spectacular singer and a fine, modern blues guitarist. For more details on Dave's untimely death click here, and here. To see Dave Thompson's website click here. Rest In peace Lil' Dave.


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- Are you looking to create a more sustainable and resilient household?
- Wondering how to retrofit your current home or circumstances?
- Wanting to grow more food, reduce your energy use and enjoy a more satisfying, fulfilling life?
- Looking to use the summer months to make some eco-friendly changes to your property?
Permaculture Tasmania is excited to be bringing to Beck Lowe to Hobart for a two (or three) day Retrosuburbia workshop. Beck is Retrosuburbia's chief editor, project manager and education coordinator.
Workshop participants will undertake activities and exercises to help them assess their current situation and plan for the future as well as have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss various aspects of the book.
The workshop will be held at the Sustainability Learning Centre in Hobart on the Weekend of the 23rd and 24th of November. There is an add-on day on Monday the 25th for permaculture designers, educators, interior or landscape designers and anyone else who wants to work with these groundbreaking concepts in a professional capacity.
Tickets are strictly limited in order to provide a high-value, high-contact training environment so get yours here. Also, be sure your Permaculture Tasmania membership is current as the member discount is actually more than the cost of membership. Thanks, Beck!
If you have any questions, please get in touch via the contact page. Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there!


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Over the next few weeks, TMR will be putting the finishing touches on his southern gospel album and we are finally getting a better picture of how it will sound.
Robertson has already released an unmixed version of "Hold My Hand", and in January we were able to confirm two other tunes, "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" as well as the popular "Mary, Did You Know?" had been added. Now comes news that "Temporary Home" and "Deep (Way Down)" have been completed and added to the track listing.
Neither is ...Read More