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Bahrain Duty Free Congratulates the Winner of The Porsche 911 Carrera S – K. K. Praveen 'Indian' – Ticket No. 1369
Pictured above (left to right) Hisham Al Saloom (Deputy Head of Operations), Mr. Shibu Abraham (Head of IT), Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support), Mr. Dominic Carroll (Head of Finance), Ms. Muna Fairooz (Passenger), Mrs. Richard Wilkinsin (Head of Purchasing), Parvez Mushtaq (Shop Floor Manager)
Bahrain Duty Free has renewed its sponsorship of one of the largest tennis events to be staged in 2018 by the Bahrain Tennis Club and were announced as a Gold sponsor of the Bahrain ITF Futures Tennis Tournament to be held in Bahrain from 19th – 24th March 2018
The event is hosted under the patronage of H.H.Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and President of Bahrain Olympic Committee. Mr. Khamis Al- Muqla President of Bahrain Tennis Club visited the Bahrain Duty Free offices at Bahrain International Airport and was greeted by Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support at Bahrain Duty Free).
Mr. Khamis Al-Muqla President of Bahrain Tennis Club wishes to extend his appreciation to Mr. Bassam Alwardi, General Manager of Bahrain Duty Free stepping forward as a sponsor for the event hosted by the Bahrain Tennis Club.
Mr. Sujat Ameen outlined that Bahrain Duty Free are delighted and honored to sponsor the event again, as supporting local initiatives in the sporting and cultural fields is a key aspect of the company's CSR programme.
Presently there are over 300 Players Men's & Women's according to the published Entry List by ITF comprising over 50 Nations.
Bahrain Duty Free as a Silver Sponsor of Bahrain Airshow 2018
Pictured above (left to right) Mrs. Jean Silveria (Head of HR), Mr. Dominic Carroll (Head of Finance), Mr. Ali Hassan Al.Shehhi (Winner), Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support)
Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex announced it's financial results for the year ended 31st December 2017, approved by Board of Directors Tuesday, 20th February 2018.
For the full year 2017, the Company reported Gross Revenues of BD 31,975,377 (BD 28,859,618 in 2016) achieving a 10.8% growth over prior year. Operating profits were BD 5,391,522, increasing by 12.7% from BD 4,783,832. Income from Investment activities was BD 1,699,775 recording a decline of 52.0% on the previous year's figure of BD 3,544,480 due to a one-off dividend received in 2016 from one of our Investment activities. Net profits reduced from BD 8,328,312 to BD 7,091,297 a 14.9% reduction. Basic earnings per share are 50 fils per share compared with 59 fils in 2016.
At December year-end, total shareholder's equity stood at BD 49,950,527 a decrease of 1.6% over prior year figure of BD 50,771,096. In the fourth quarter of 2017, Sales were BD 8,508,156 up 16.0% on prior year while operating profits grew 29.9% to BD 1,253,766. Investment income declined by 101.1% to a negative BD 22,527 in the quarter. The decrease coming from a one-off dividend received last year. As a result, net income in Q4 was BD 1,231,239 down 58.4% on same quarter last year.
Commenting on the results, the Chairman Mr. Farouk Al Moayyed, said that 2017 had produced excellent results with double digit growth in Revenues and Operating Profits. He went on to say that the Company has made important strategic progress to ensure continued success for the Company in the future.
Managing Director Mr. Abdulla Buhindi added, that despite challenging Passenger numbers, sales growth had surpassed budget and prior year expectations. He went on to say that the Company's excellent growth in sales and operating profits were a testament to the Company's decision in 2016 to make a significant capital investment in renovating the shops at the Airport. Many new brands and initiatives were introduced in the Perfumery & Cosmetics area as well as a new Premium Watch boutique all contributing to the overall performance of the shop. He concluded by stating that the Company remains focused on delivering first class customer service and unique shopping experience for all our customers.
Bahrain Duty Free congratulates the winner of the McLaren 570S Coupe– ALI HASSAN ALSHEHHI 'Emirati' – Ticket No. 934
Pictured above (left to right) Mr. Shibu Abraham (Head of IT), Hisham Al Saloom (Deputy Head of Operations), Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support), Ms, Saima Imran (Passenger), Mrs. Jean Silveria (Head of HR), Parvez Mushtaq (Shop Floor Manager).
Pictured above (left to right) ) Mr. Dominick O'Reilly (Head of Operations), Sales Assistant, Mr. Bassam Al Wardi (General Manager), Mr. Dhandapani (Winner), Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support), Mr. Dominic Carroll (Head of Finance), Mr. Shibu Abraham (Head of IT).
Bahrain Duty Free congratulates the winner of the Range Rover Sport– DHANDAPANI 'Indian' – Ticket No. 0883
Pictured above (left to right) Mr. Parvez Mushtaq (Shop Floor Manager), Mr. Sujat Ameen (Head of Business Support), Mr. Dominic Carroll (Head of Finance), Ms. Mai Al Ahmad (Passenger), Hisham Al Saloom (Deputy Head of Operations)., Mrs. Jean Silveria (Head of HR)
'Exclusive agreement to supply and operate Bahrain's national carrier's inflight retail is the latest milestone for the regional duty free retailer, following the completion of its new departures retail outlets'
Regional travel retailer Bahrain Duty Free is once again taking to the skies as exclusive on-board supplier of inflight retail for Gulf Air.
The new partnership with Bahrain's national carrier went live on 1st August 2017, and is comprised of143products that offer Gulf Air passengers in-seat access to an exciting collection of on-trend gifts and travel essentials.
The official signing ceremony was held at Gulf Air's Muharraq headquarters in the presence of Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Captain Waleed Abdul Hameed Al Alawi, Bahrain Duty Free General Manager Mr. Bassam AlWardi and representatives from both organizations.
Leisure and business travellers choosing to fly to any one of the airline's 42 global destinations acrossthree continents can now select from the extensive range.The range includes a vast array of world-class brands of fragrances and cosmetics. Passengers can also treat themselves to specially chosen ranges of jewellery or add a new watch or pair of in demand sunglasses to their accessories drawer. The range also includes some of the most up to date must-have electronic gadgets and the latest travel essentials.
"Gulf Air is continuously working to enhance its incredibly successful product and service offering, and that extends to on-board shopping opportunities. Bahrain Duty Free has worked hand-in-hand with the Gulf Air team to create an exciting collection of products that speak directly to passengers' needs and desires," said Bassam Al Wardi, General Manager, Bahrain Duty Free.
"The inflight shopping experience is an intrinsic element of the on-board experience, and Gulf Air's new product portfolio reflects its forward-thinking approach to the passenger journey evolution and our commitment to delivering tailor-made duty free retail solutions that engage passengers and drive sales," he added.
Speaking at the signing ceremony Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawisaid: "Gulf Air guests expect an exceptional level of service and quality onboard our aircraft – and that extends to their inflight shopping experience which is a core element of the onboard experience. We are delighted to partner with Bahrain Duty Free to deliver a wide range of superior duty free products to our passengers."
"As you can see from the range chosen for our passengers, there truly is something for everybody who flies with us. This is important for us as an airline, as we appreciate every passenger that chooses Gulf Air as their airline of choice" he added.
Bahrain Duty Free Shop Complex announced at a meeting of its board of directors on Tuesday 7th November 2017, the financial results for the nine months ended September 30 2017. Mr. Farouk Yousuf Al Moayyed - Chairman of the Board, stated that for the nine months ended 30 September 2017 the Company has achieved net profits of BD 5,860,058, representing an increase of 9.1% compared to last year's net profit of BD 5,370,744. Sales also grew 9.0% to BD23,467,221 compared to prior year's sales of BD 21,524,861.
The Chairman continued by mentioning that Shareholder's Equity as at 30th September stands at BD 49,689,919 compared to BD 50,771,096 last year and earnings per share rose 9.1% to 41.19 fils compared to last year's figure of 37.75 fils per share.
In the three months ended 30th September, sales were BD 8,387,547 compared to BD 7,667,795 last year which represents an increase of BD 719,752 or 9.4%. Net profit of BD 2,245,336 recorded an increase of 10.5% compared to prior year quarter.
Mr.Abdulla Buhindi – Managing Director, added that profits from Investments recorded an amount of BD 1,624,818 compared to BD 1,542,972 last year, representing an increase of BD 81,846 or 5.3%. The Investment portfolio increased by 19.9% during the year and now stands at BD 38,904,812.
He went on to say that the Company's upgrade of all shops in the departures area had a direct impact on the increase of sales during the year. He concluded by stating that the Company remains focused on delivering first class customer service and unique shopping experience for all our customers.


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We want your arrival and departure day to be as easy as possible, so to help you make it a hassle free experience, here's our guide on checking in and leaving Bluestone Resort.
When you first arrive on resort, please follow the signs to the arrivals lodge where from 11am on wards, our team will be happy to check you in for your holiday.
There, staff will give you keys, maps and information about your accommodation location and provide any other answers you have about your break.
Once you are all checked-in, you are welcome to park in the long-stay car park and enter the resort to enjoy the activities and entertainment available or, you are free to head off and explore Pembrokeshire – it's all up to you!
Guests are welcome to enjoy everything on resort from 11am on arrival day. From the Long Stay car park, the Blue Lagoon waterpark and the Adventure Centre with soft play fun is around a ten-minute walk. Or you could head to the village where you will find restaurants, shops and an outside play area.
Guests are also welcome to leave the resort, but please remember you will have to queue up again at the arrivals lodge to get back in the Long Stay car park on your return.
Depending on what accommodation type you've booked, you will either be allowed access to your lodge after 3pm or 4:30pm. If you're not sure, the team at the Arrivals Lodge will let you know.
Guest cars are not allowed on resort at any other time apart from when guests are arriving and departing. Any cars you do see on resort have either been given special permission or are staff vehicles.
After your arrival time has passed, you can drive up to the barrier at any time and gain access to the resort. You will then have an hour window to drive to your assigned lodge and unpack your belongings.
Once this has been completed, your car should be returned to the long stay car park until departure day.
Don't panic if you're arriving a little later, the Arrivals Lodge is staffed 24-hours a day and a friendly face will always be there to check you in.
You can collect your pre-booked golf buggy on arrival day between 2pm and 7pm and not only is it a fun way to get around – it means you're quickly accustomed with the layout of the resort.
Bike and Buggy Hire is positioned next to the entrance barrier, close to the long stay car park, so it's easy to pick up your buggy shortly after arrival - remember to bring your driving licence with you!
On departure day guests are expected to vacate their accommodation by 10am, but are welcome to stay on resort until 3pm.
You can collect your car at any point in the morning before 10am and drive onto resort to pack up your belongings.
The barrier is permanently raised from 7am, but if you need to leave earlier simply drive up towards the barrier and security will lift it for you.
If you have rented a golf buggy during your break, it will need returning on departure day by 10:30am.
Bike and Buggy Hire opens from 8am on departure day, so there's plenty of time to drop it off with our team before you leave.
If you are leaving before 8am, please park the golf buggy in a safe position outside of the hire building and away from the main road. If there are any problems, please contact the 24-hour security team at the Arrivals Lodge who will be happy to assist.
When leaving resort please drop your accommodation key in the box provided at the arrivals lodge exit barrier.
Stay On Resort
Like arrivals day, guests are welcome to leave their car in the long stay car park after vacating your accommodation, to continue enjoying the facilities on resort until 3pm.
If you book your next break while staying with us on resort, you will receive £50 off the accommodation price. To do this, speak to one of our team at the Adventure Centre, Blue Lagoon, Booking Office in the village, via Manage Your Booking or call our Reservations team. You have until 7pm on departure day to use the offer.
We hope you leave feeling relaxed and happy after a memorable break with us!
For more guidance on what you need to do before your break visit Plan Your Stay.

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Robin Hardy has died at the age of 86.
His main claim to fame is that he was the director of one of the weirdest movies of all time – 1973's The Wicker Man, in which Britt Ekland, Edward Woodward, and the two stars of many Hammer Horror movies, Ingrid Pitt and Christopher Lee, appeared.
The Wicker Man's plot deals with paganism and culminates in one of the most shocking episodes in cinematic history. Not surprisingly it had a very troubled distribution, as studios and cinemas felt deeply disturbed by it; it quickly achieved cult status.
After 1973, Robin Hardy made just one film, and a single TV show in the 1980s. Hardy said: "The actual cut of the film which I consider to be my cut, as the director, was never shown in the UK at all. They only showed a sort of butchered cut which for some reason became quite popular.
According to Hardy: "The British critics liked it but it was more or less buried in terms of distribution in the UK…the management at British Lion were embarrassed, they'd butchered it, and pretty much buried it….I hadn't thought of it as a horror film, and none of us who made it thought of it as a horror film. It is horrific at the end, but not a horror film. It's got jokes, it's got songs it's got sex, it has virtually got romance. In effect it was a genre of its own, and that has always been its big problem."
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There is a strong connection between France and the northern countries of Africa. These countries have been yoked with the colonial master. Since independence these contacts have not disappeared. People who find it hard to live in one of these countries move to France. Books from many authors are written in the French language. In … Continue reading the french literati and the arab world do a complicated dance
grand prix de l'académie française
The wise jury could not make a decision, not a choice between the two writers. So the Académie française has given the Grand Prix to two writers, one from Tunesia and the other from Algeria. Their names are Hédi Kaddour and Boualem Sansal.
la vocation de l'islam
We can read the voice of the Algerian writer Boualem Sandal again. He is a man and a writer who has experienced the socalled peaceful approach of islam at first hand in his own country. He once was denied a literary prize by the Arab sponsors, when the sponsors found out he had travelled to … Continue reading la vocation de l'islam
la passivité des musulmans est mortelle»
Here is another voice from Africa. This will be voice number 10. This man of the voice is the Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. He talks about the passive attitude of muslims in the French newspaper Le Figaro (based on the magazine L'Express). He does not agree with the slogan 'Je suis Charlie', for it excludes … Continue reading la passivité des musulmans est mortelle»
a ce point, la passivité
The Algerian writer Boualem Sansal knows what it is to feel the wrath of other people for his opinion and his actions. Once he was awarded a literary prize, but later on the prize was denied him, because he had gone to Israel. Read what Boualem Sansal has to say about the events at … Continue reading a ce point, la passivité
take islam back from the islamists
This morning I wrote about the book Rue Darwin by the Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. In this book the protagonist makes know his thoughts about the Arab leaders and their position over against Israel. Last year Sansal was interviewed about Islamism.


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Crazy Train Keeps on Rolling
Hey it's been a while on here yeah?
Well in my defense I've been busy. Last few weeks busy getting all of my shit together so I'm not dipping that chocolate into the peanut butter TOO MUCH, which has always been an issue for me going at a million miles an hour.
Want the latest? It's simple. UNHINGED with Steve Lichtman is where I'm spending the lion share of my time. I put up my "personal site" over on i am Lichtman and I'm FINALLY yes.. finally.. restarting a puppet site. I know that is what started all of this chaos and it only makes sense now to come full circle. World Go Boom is moving forward as planned over a year ago. Life man, it grabs ya.
Busy to say the least. Content being created constantly but FleeceHEAD has become the victim in all of this. It just lacks a true purpose starting as a dad blog site, morphing into crafts, and then into a general puppetry site.
For the future I'm thinking FleeceHEAD is going to be scaled back more into a puppetry-related website, share all the same social media to make life easier. This site needs a full content review, removing some, devaluing other bits, and just generally scaling it back to having more purpose.
I'll get there. Like all of the sales schmucks say, "It's a process." hahha or as Samuel Jackson says, "Fuck your process motherfucker!"
SJ is more my speed. Let's just blow these sites up and let the chips fall where they may.


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He spent more than half his life, nearly 22 years, being chained to a tree next to a mud hut that belongs to his family.
Ataur Rahman is the name of the mentally ill man, now 40. But to the villagers of Piprul in Natore's Naldanga upazila, he is known as pagla (crazy).
When this correspondent came across the man in chains at the backyard of the house recently, his mother Jamena Begum said they could not provide proper medical treatment to Ataur due to severe financial hardship.
The mother, in her sixties, said she did not know how else she could ensure safety for her son, considering extreme poverty of her family.
"How would I explain the pain that I bear when I put my son in chains by the house? I'm worried sick thinking about who would look after him when I'm gone," she said.
If let loose, Ataur cannot find his way back home. Moreover, if found roaming in the village, children taunt him and throw stones at him.
The situation gets ugly if agitated Ataur throws back a stone or two at his tormentors, the elderly woman explained.
Sometimes people even physically assault him if he tries getting close to them, said his younger brother Firoz Ahmed, 37. "So, we keep my brother chained up at home."
Ataur's mental disorder resulted from injuries he sustained during birth, his mother said, adding that ever since, they could only afford to treat him by kobiraj (practitioners of an ancient form of alternative medicine).
Faruk Hossain, 34, Ataur's youngest brother, said, "We don't have anything but the house. My brother turned forty, but we still couldn't get him proper medical care."
But, if someone comes forward and helps him get necessary treatment, he might get well, Faruk hoped.
Their neighbour Hafizul Islam said, "It's so sad that a young man is having to be chained up in his house. But otherwise he becomes restless and goes out of control."
He also said the departments concerned should ensure proper treatment for Ataur.
Contacted, Deputy Commissioner of Natore Mohammad Shahriaz said he was not aware of Ataur's being chained up for his illness and that he would ask Natore civil surgeon's office to ensure proper treatment for the man.


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6 Epic moments from #SamSmith performance in Jozi
Global superstar Sam Smith had thousands of fans eating out of the palms of his hands from the moment he stepped onto stage at the Ticketpro Dome on Saturday night (April 13).
Sam is in the country as part of his highly-anticipated The Thrill Of It All World Tour.
The Stay with Me hitmaker performed for two nights in Johannesburg this past weekend and will head to the Mother City to perform at the Grandwest Casino on April 16, 17 & 18.
According to Big Concerts all three shows in Cape Town have sold-out.
And if you were lucky enough to secure a ticket - you're in for one hellavua show!
The crooner's powerful voice, coupled with his charismatic personality and charm on stage made for one epic show.
Sam opened the concert with his latest single featuring Normani, Dancing With A Stranger, but also gave fans the hits they came for like Stay with Me, Too Good at Goodbyes and Promises.
Here are 6 amazing moments from the show
1. From the get go Sam had everyone in high spirits
Here he is #samsmith and he opened the show with Dancing With A Stranger pic.twitter.com/540P1vYVxG— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
2. Interacting with fans between songs was such a personal touch
#samsmith "From the bottom of my heart thank you so much for having me and my friends here tonight. I'm so happy to be here tonight, for so many years I've been hearing such great stories about all of these countries"— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
3. It was a heartfelt moment when Sam introduced every member of his band and shared how much he loves each of them
"I've been singing with some of these people since I was 18 years old and some of them I've known for the past two or three years, but I love each and everyone of them very much and I wouldn't be able to do what I do without them."
Such a heartwarming moment, #samsmith says he wouldn't be able to do what he does without his band pic.twitter.com/4DjsJGS8qr— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
4. "I wrote this song as a message to anyone listening. Love is love and I'm a proud gay man"
It was also a special sight to see 20,000 fans hold up their cellphones in unison.
#SamSmith: "I wrote this song as a message to anyone listening. Love is love, I'm a proud gay man" pic.twitter.com/1HyVQCbvAp— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
How cool is this vibe? #samsmith asked everyone to hold up their cellphones pic.twitter.com/HJwHHQXRtd— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
5. Fans calling for more!
The crowd calling for more #samsmith pic.twitter.com/5xBuEDjwJy— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
And their wish was granted #samsmith pic.twitter.com/smGVPmjDl8— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019
6. Even though fans didn't want the show to end, the finale was beautiful
What a beautiful ending to a spectacular show #samsmith pic.twitter.com/w9Kd0VOT1Y— TshisaLIVE (@TshisaLIVE) April 13, 2019


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4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | sleeps 8
Stunning country château dating back to 1790. The property has been fully restored and provides a truly comfortable and welcoming family home. Quality fixtures and furnishings throughout.
A long, private drive leads up to the house with its impressive twin towers and beautiful lawned garden. With no immediate neighbours, the house sits in 5 hectares of private grounds and affords uninterrupted views over the surrounding countryside.
Large courtyard entrance and extensive terraces with dining table and chairs and BBQ.
Super, private pool 12m x 5m with further views.
Spacious accommodation over two floors. Ground floor with large entrance hall, fitted farmhouse-style kitchen with large dining. Separate dining room, living room and separate TV room with library.
Master bedroom with four-poster bed and ensuite bathroom. Second bedroom with full-size bunk beds.
Two 1st floor bedrooms with two bathrooms (1 ensuite) and games room with billiard and pool table, table football and roulette.
Wi-Fi internet and utility room with washing machine and dryer.
The property sits in open countryside with no near neighbours, midway (10 - 15 minutes) between Monflanquin, Cancon and Villeréal.
Monflanquin is an old bastide town with winding streets and fabulous views. All amenities in the village including large supermarket, cafés, restaurants, bakeries.
Cancon and Villeréal also with all amenities including further shops and restaurants and weekly street markets.
Accommodation details
Entrance hall.
Kitchen with dishwasher, oven and hob, fridge freezer and adjoining dining area with table and chairs.
Door to courtyard.
Utility room with washing machine and dryer.
Dining room with table and chairs.
Living room with fireplace.
Wi-Fi internet.
TV room with TV and DVD and library.
Bedroom 1, four-poster double with ensuite WC, bath / shower, separate shower and hand basin.
Bedroom 2, bunk-beds.
Stairs to 1st floor;
Bedroom 3, two singles with living area.
Separate bathroom with WC, bath / shower, separate shower and hand basin.
Games room with pool and billiard tables, bar football and roulette.
Bedroom 4, double with separate staircase leading down to TV room.
5 hectares of private grounds with lawns and fields and woodland.
Large courtyard.
Dining terrace with table and chairs and BBQ.
Lawned garden with Private swimming pool 12m x 5m with sun terrace and loungers.
Pool house with fridge.
Private drive and plenty of parking.
Calendar 2020
Rental Rates
|Changeover dayChg. over
|Minimum stayMin. stay
|20 Jun 29 Aug
|7 nights
|€ 385
|€ 2,695
|29 Aug 26 Sep
|4 nights
|€ 233
|€ 1,625
|Refundable security bond
|€ 500
Tourist Tax
Where applicable, Pure France is required to collect and remit local government tourism taxes on behalf of our property owners. These taxes are calculated and collected from guests at the time of booking. Pure France then remits collected taxes to the applicable tax authority on the property owners' behalf.
For this property tourist taxes are due between 01 January and 31 December and will not exceed € 1.60 per adult per night.
The property sits in open countryside with no near neighbours, midway (10 - 15 minutes) between Monflanquin, Cancon and Villeréal.
Monflanquin is an old bastide town with winding streets and fabulous views. All amenities in the village including large supermarket, cafés, restaurants, bakeries.
Cancon and Villeréal also with all amenities including further shops and restaurants and weekly street markets.
The Dordogne area of France is one of the most beautiful and one of the most popular. Lovely countryside interspersed with medieval, bastide towns and fairytale châteaux rising from the morning mist.
Its a great region for food lovers; all the Périgordian specialities such as Foie Gras, confit d'oie and canard, mushrooms of all types are in abundance.
Many antique markets throughout the year. All info at the tourist information office.
Bergerac (30 minutes) was once a flourishing port for the wine trade. It still today has a picturesque harbour where you can take a boat trip along the river Dordogne, or a miniature train ride around the Bastide town, viewing the many half timbered houses with terracotta decoration.
The many timbered houses with terracotta decoration that line the lanes of the old town, are wonderfully evocative of the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. On one corner the wanderer suddenly finds himself 'nose to nose' with Cyrano whose statue proudly reminds the visitor that Bergerac owes some of its fame to this historic figure. Not surprisingly the annual theatre 'Le Festival du Théatre' is named after him.
A great way to tour the vineyards is by following the designated Route des vins where the visitor will be welcomed by the growers and encouraged to try their wines. The Bergerac region is sometimes called Périgord Pourpre the name deriving from the rich purple-red wines that characterize this area of Périgord.
When the subject of 'gastronomy' is raised it is usually associated with a particular region and the Périgord stands in high regard in this field. The traditional produce, such as truffles, walnuts, strawberries and the wines, together with the well-known rich specialties derived from fattened geese and ducks, is largely responsible for this fame.
Saint-Eutrope-de-Born, Lot-et-Garonne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Customer Reviews [2]
The holiday was magnificent, for several reasons. The house is in a stunning location with a fabulous garden and court and pool. So private, yet close to exquisite sites. Bedrooms and sitting room fabulously comfortable. But what was particularly excellent was the hands on support we received from Mary-Bel and her team. NOTHING was too much trouble — we had air conditioning to get us through the heatwave, advice about vineyards and places to see as well as useful practical information. I think the owners have clearly got the property managed in a very professional way and we felt at home there, but also well supported. There is nothing I can suggest that would have made the holiday even more wonderful. So nice to be in France, in a French owned house, staffed by people who know their region and are supremely helpful.
Fiona (UK)
We have just spent a wonderful week at Château de Saint-Vivien. The house offers the most fantastic escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The house itself is breathtakingly beautiful, well set back on a very quiet country lane. Inside is just as beautiful, with room after room decorated in a traditional style, and filled with wonderful antiques. Bedrooms are large and comfortable. The kitchen has a country feel, but with all mod cons. The pool area was stunning. We met the owners during our stay, who popped in to tend the garden. They were delightful, and made themselves always available if we had any questions or needed anything, but we're very unobtrusive. I would recommend the château if you like tranquility and style!
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Covered terrace
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Dordogne countryside views
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If you are a traveller woman who has been travelling extensively, you must be having a fair idea of how many bras you should pack in your bag. But for those who are wondering if there is a perfect number, consider the following points:
How Many Times Are You Gonna Wear a Bra?
Most experts are of the opinion that it is okay to put on a bra 2-3 times before you put into the washing machine. This said if you are in a hot destination this might be a little less and if you are stationed in a cold destination, you may require more.
There is no secret that most women go past the suggested guidelines in the blogpost; therefore, plan accordingly when packing and it is also likely that you may have to handwash them while travelling.
What Type of Activities Do You Involve With?
If you need to involve yourself in high impact activities you have to wash them more often than when you're just going around. You must also consider carrying a sports bra in your bag for active travel and if you intend to work out at gyms along the way. Sometimes wearing a sports bra on a day long tour is recommended as a welcome break from the underwire bras, and you know never, what knockings and bumps you'll experience during your travel. Where and why you travel will allow you to pick the style and colour of the bra.
To reduce the number of bras you pack, go for versatile styles including t-shirt, convertible and so on. The most versatile colour is the one next to your skin or nude tone. We have a range of organic fashion bras that come in next to your skin tones on our website. You can put on nudes under everything you may want, including black, for a clean and chic look. Based on the destination and duration of the travel, you may pack your bras suitably:
Weekend Travel
A small weekend travel might require your packing various types of bras; therefore pack what you wish to wear on your travel.
2 Week Vacation
Ensure you pack just enough so that you need not wash frequently on your trip (1 for every 2-3 days or so); if you love washing them, pack less.
Long Term Travel
You probably do a laundry on a month or a fortnightly long trip, so pack the required lot for the travel.


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Time: 12:00PM - 1:00PM
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Do you have a secret desire to change the world? If you enjoy reading and discussing environmental issues and what makes people tick, you will want to join us. Led by Steve Stelzer, Program Director, Houston Green Building Resource Center. BYOL.
This month's selection is Breakpoint : why the web will implode, search will be obsolete, and everything else you need to know about technology is in your brain by Jeffrey M. Stibel


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Foundations for Genocide Studies: Holocaust and Human Behaviour (Vancouver)
In today's world, questions of how to best build and maintain democratic societies that are pluralistic, open, and resilient to violence are more relevant than ever. Studying the history of a genocide allows students to wrestle with profound moral questions raised by this history and fosters their skills in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement—all of which are critical for sustaining democracy. In this three-day seminar, featuring the resource, Holocaust and Human Behaviour, teachers will:
Learn current scholarship on the history of the Holocaust and new research focused on human behavior, group dynamics and bias
Increase their ability to facilitate respectful classroom discussions on difficult issues such as racism, antisemitism, and other forms of exclusion in a way that invites personal reflection and critical analysis
Learn a new way of structuring curriculum to help students connect history to their own lives and the choices they make
Engage with classroom-ready multimedia resources and interactive teaching strategies that help students develop historical thinking skills, think critically, and discuss controversial issues respectfully
Experience integrated content learning through artifacts from the collection of the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre (Note: 26th June will be spent at VHEC)
Listen to a testimony of and engage with a VHEC Holocaust Survivor Outreach Speaker
After this workshop you will become part of the Facing History educator network, with access to a rich slate of educator resources, including unit and lesson plans, study guides, and multimedia.
Presented by Facing History and Ourselves in partnership with Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre and BCSSTA; co-sponsored by the Department of Philosophy at Simon Fraser University.
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Getting started to work on IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)?
IBM WAS trend is going down as there are a lot of alternative application servers available in the market, but that doesn't mean its dead yet.
There are still many organization use it and will be in the future. If you are working in other Middleware technologies and assigned a WAS administration role, then it requires a little bit of learning. I've covered many WAS related articles, but they are not organized in order.
Many of you asked how to get it started as a beginner so I in this article, I attempt to put together things together which is easy to follow as a newbie.
Basic Introduction
Let's get it started by getting familiar with IBM WAS terminology.
The above post should give you an idea about the basic. As a Middleware administrator, you often have to work on multiple technologies and platform can be Windows or Linux.
Let's check out some of the platform related articles.
Now, you should have an idea about some of the popular commands used regularly to support and manage the OS.
Next, you want to get familiar with the installation.
It would be rare, but I won't be surprised if some organization still use WAS 7.
Or, if you are still working on WAS 7 and asked to get involved on WAS 8.5, then the following installation guide will help you.
IBM has released version 9 and if you need to play around there here is the installation steps.
You might be wondering what's new in WAS 8.5 so here you go.
Once you are done with the installation, you want to create a profile.
What do you want to do next? Maybe knowing how to create a cluster.
There is a new type of cluster called Dynamic Cluster in WAS 8.5.x and get an idea, check out the below link.
It's time to get to know about stop/start procedure and other essential scripts which you will use regularly.
Feeling comfortable with the IBM WAS administration now?
Let's take a look at some of the everyday tasks you will have to perform while working in a production environment.
Having a performance related issue and Dev or IBM asked to perform a dump for further analysis.
and, to generate and analyze the thread dump
There might be an intermittent issue, and you want to automate taking thread dump whenever WAS is hung.
Let's take a look at configuring heap dump. You often need that during capacity planning and stress test.
Don't forget to check the following for some of the essential configuration instructions.
IBM regularly release the Fix Pack containing security, performance fixes, and improvements. And, as a WAS engineer, you should update them regularly to keep the application secure and fast.
Did you ask how to integrate with web servers?
And some bonus to read in free time.
And, if you are planning to change a job.
Do you feel more comfortable in dealing with IBM WAS now?
I know it's not complete, but I believe as a beginner, this should give you sufficient knowledge to get it started.


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Ian tells this blog: "I've written 31 novels. I'm mainly known for my Three Worlds series of epic fantasy novels, which has sold very well over a long time, though I've also written the eco-thrillers and a lot of kids' books.
''I'm a marine scientist and an expert on contaminated sediments, and I've worked in this field for more than 30 years. Long ago I did some research on climate change using deep sea sediment cores from the bottom of the Tasman Sea. I've had a lifelong interest in environmental issues.
''If there's anything else you'd like to know, just ask. There's also a lot of info about me, my books and my work on my website, http://www.ian-
irvine.com ''
DAN BLOOM ASKS: Ian, your trilogy of cli-fi novels … did they get much positive acclaim from Australian book reviewers and media in general? TV and radio.? Newspapers?
IAN IRVINE REPLIES: Yes, they did. My Human Rites trilogy (The Last Albatross, Terminator Gene and The Life Lottery), is set a little way in the future. Global warming and melting ice sheets have raised sea level by more than six metres, flooded thousands of cities and wrecked the global economy. Now half a billion climate refugees are flooding into the West. Unemployment is higher than the Great Depression and people can't take it any longer. Fascism is rising again and the armies of great nations prepare for a war that would destroy the Earth. Into this ruined world stalks a fanatical eco-terrorist who believes that the only way to save the planet is to erase humanity from it – and he plans to do just that.
The trilogy was first published by Simon and Schuster Australia between 2000 and 2004. Most of the reviews were positive and the books had good media coverage including a full-page feature article in the book section of the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia's biggest selling quality newspaper). I also did about 40 interviews for the last book, The Life Lottery, in 2004, including Sky TV and half a dozen national radio programs. This was far more coverage than I've had for any of my other novels (even though I'm mainly known for my Three Worlds series of epic fantasy books), and the interviews were overwhelmingly positive.
The Last Albatross was also distributed by Simon and Schuster in the US and UK in 2001 and had good reviews in both countries, including my only ever review in The Times.
The trilogy was republished by Simon and Australia in a nice trade paperback second edition between 2008 – 2010 (revised and updated). I did a third edition in 2015 (again revised and updated) and it's now available as an ebook, and soon as Print-on-Demand.
QUESTION: How has your kids' book The Last Christmas been received in Australia media? Pro and con. Some mock the book. Why do you think rightwing deniers are afraid of a kids' book?
IAN IRVINE: It's been received well, considering that it's an ebook and ebooks hardly ever get reviews or media coverage. I've done a bunch of interviews, all friendly, and it's had good coverage in the mainstream media, for instance:]
au/queensland/new-kids-book- explains-climate-change- through-christmas-story- 20151208-gli434.html
national/education/education- news-in-brief-20151106-gksfcg. html (both the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, Melbourne).
I understand that The Last Christmas featured on a rightwing climate denialist site recently, and I had some emails from members, but I don't think that means much.
QUESTION: Some say in the distant future --James Lovelock said it, too, at age 96 now!-- Australia will become "Lifeboat Australia" with millions of climate refugees from Asia and USA Canada trying to get there by boat or plane if fuel available in 200 years. Possible scenario? Will the govt and military accept them or throw them off island?
IAN IRVINE: Sea level rise creating hundreds of millions of climate refugees is one of the key issues in the Human Rites trilogy. The idea was sparked by an Australian politician of the late 1990s, Pauline Hanson, whose One Nation campaign sparked a backlash against 'boat people' – refugees coming to Australia by boat from Asia – even though there were only a few thousand of them a year. I thought, if such a small number of refugees can cause such a political upheaval, imagine what it would be like if sea level rise displaced millions, or tens or even hundreds of millions, of refugees, and they all came flooding into the west.
I did some research in 1999 and discovered that a few metres of sea level rise could displace up to half a billion people. My own background is in marine science (I gained my Ph. D. in 1981) and I've been working on marine pollution issues for more than 30 years, so this was something I felt well qualified to do. And that was the genesis of the stories.
If it happens, it'll be a global problem that's massively worse than the current refugee crisis in Europe, and it will require a global solution. I can't speculate what would happen. Maybe I should write another novel about it.
QUESTION: Some 72 percent of Australians accept that more needs to be done to combat climate change. So why is the right wing attacking your cli-fi trilogy and kids' book?
IAN IRVINE: At a guess, because climate deniers have taken some major hits recently and the tide is rapidly turning against them:
- Two of the most powerful politicians against acting on climate change (PM Tony Abbott in Australia and PM Stephen Harper in Canada) have recently been replaced by PMs who accept that it's a real and urgent issue.
- The Republicans in the US are in disarray because of the popularity of Donald Trump, who seems, to the wider community, unelectable.
- The Paris Climate Conference recently received solid agreement.
- Most big business now agrees that something has to be done quickly to limit global warming, and fossil fuel companies have lost massive value recently and will find it much harder to get funding in future.
I suppose the deniers feel that they're losing the war and they're flailing around, hitting whatever targets they can.
QUESTION: When do you think full climapocalypse will hit Australia? 100 or 200 yrs in future or sooner? Will Australians be prepared for it mentally, psychologically, spiritually?
IAN IRVINE: I don't know but if I had to guess I'd say it would be sooner rather than later. I think Australians are well educated about the issues – they've been in the media constantly in the past decade, and especially in the last few years, which have been very hot, with disastrous floods and bushfires, and tropical cyclones. And with the current year being a major El Nino year, this summer could be bad.
Scientists are now predicting that El Nino could cause a major die-off of the Great Barrier Reef this summer and autumn, and given that the GBR is such a national treasure this would have a big impact on public consciousness. Last year I was a member of a panel of scientific experts reviewing the health of the reef, so I understand the problem.
gov.au/managing-the-reef/how- the-reefs-managed/Managing- multiple-uses/ports-along-the- Great-Barrier-Reef/expanding- knowledge-of-dredging.


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By Louise Jupp
We can never think of the child in the abstract. When we think about a child, when we pull out a child to look at, that child is already tightly connected and linked to a certain reality of the world — she has relationships and experiences. We cannot separate this child from a particular reality.
Loris Malaguzzi
Who are you? Who am I? Who are we? These questions are ones I would assume we ask of ourselves, others, and I would hope ones that we also think about in the context of our teaching and learning communities. Having recently spent 7 weeks in a pilot Forest School, joyfully engaging with a group of very fascinating 3 year olds, I discovered I was reflecting on these three questions a lot. A few weeks into the program, one of my cherished Forest School colleagues asked, "Why aren't the children transferring the skills they learn in the forest to the classroom?" I reflexively responded, "because I don't think it has anything to do with skills, I think it is about identity."
Social inclusion, participation in forest activities, and play groupings at our Forest School were initially determined in part by gender, "friends," ability and age. Comments such as "baby hats," "boys can't play here", "I'm not a big girl," "you can't play here, "you're not my friend" and "you can't come" were peppered in the children's conversation. These judgements and comments were less surprising to me as I reflected on the experience of most children in child care where individuals are grouped by age, advanced to a new room by age and whether intentionally or not, are often segregated, or at least frequently referred to by gender, age and sometimes ability.
These qualifications and requirements for the right to free and self chosen participation and entry into social groupings in Forest School quickly disappeared. As the time in the forest grew, so did the children's apparent acceptance of each other, in terms of both identity and ability. Several weeks into the Forest School experience, children not only willingly accepted into their play children of varying abilities, gender and traits, but they sought each other out as a certain skill base or talent was required. Strong children were called to carry heavy buckets of water and logs, observant children were solicited to find insects, worms and caterpillars, those with good balance were asked for help to climb trees and balance on logs. As time progressed the children began to identify themselves with self chosen names, the "collector", the "smasher", the "helper", the "finder" and the "superhero."
As children sit around the campfire (even when not lit we gather here) at the end of each morning and we talk about our time spent in the forest, I often ask, "what did you do in the forest today?" One of the children said, "I collect." I misunderstood her and asked again and she held up her metal bucket full of forest treasures to me and said, "See, I collect. I'm a collector." Soon many of the children labelled themselves, "I'm a smasher," "I'm a finder,""I'm a helper." Some were more specific, "I find salamanders" "I find spider webs." I was very touched by the response and later thought about the children and the roles and identities they were forming for themselves. I couldn't help but wonder about their indoor classroom and thought to myself, "where is there a place for a collector?" Would a smasher find his identity indoors without constantly being berated for inappropriate behaviour? Is the finder constantly reminded to put the materials back where they belong? Would a helper get a chance to discover their identity in a classroom where the teacher has all the power and solves all the problems?
I think that as educators, researchers, reflective practitioners, we might need to revisit and rethink the communities we have developed with the children we teach. Can we nurture and honour the identities formed by the children even when these identities do not easily or smoothly fit within the learning space? I believe it is possible, but not without much reflection and change.
As children naturally discovered each others talents in the forest, they sought each other out to gain assistance with their plans, to discuss their ideas about where to find or how to gather water, logs, bugs, flowers, acorns, worms and salamanders. After the first few weeks, children gathered each other for meetings and snack, noticed when someone was not at the campfire and requested that we wait for all to arrive.
Children who were otherwise excluded in the indoor classroom environment shared a sense of engaged belonging in the forest. Comments such as "I work here", "I tell people things", "friends will come to my Birthday now" were noted as an indication of a sense of inclusion. Some children whose behaviour had seemed "out of place" indoors, became leaders outdoors as their strong skills at finding, organizing, problem-solving and seeing things invisible to others, became invaluable in forest exploration and inquiry. I think children are included when a sense of community is developed in a place where everyone is invited to find, state and live out their own place in a classroom space as defined by their unique identity and outlook on the world.
It is in community and relationship with others that we form our identity. To begin a relationship, teaching or otherwise, with the stance that each individual is unique in their qualities, interests, gifts and abilities might be a strong start to strong relationships. It is imperative as educators that we revisit and reflect on our image of the child. If we continue to see children as first and foremost a group of children at a certain age, all with similar developmental characteristics and needs, we miss completely the possibility of developing a truly meaningful and deep relationship with another human being. I believe that once we start to see children as they see and define themselves, as they create and present their own identity and sense of self, then the sense of belonging for each child will follow naturally.
Because of this child built, forest cradled community, there is great acceptance among the children of individual needs, preferences and personal identity. A child with exceptionalities who sits alone in the classroom is now heard as he leads the tour of spider webs in the logs. A socially excluded child in the classroom becomes a leader in the forest as he invents safe ways to move heavy logs, and creates a gift of loose parts to our invisible forest school walls. A child who is challenged to walk without stumbling indoors, runs joyfully down a root strewn path a few weeks later, calling out to a friend ahead. Children's voices come in a hundred different languages. Children can hear one another, no matter what language is spoken. Adults are the ones who need to learn again how to listen.
I believe that being in and with nature, truly being a part of nature is essential to our formation of identity. I believe that we do not develop fully when we develop without a strong and meaningful connection to the outdoors, beyond parks and playgrounds, the wild, unpredictable outdoors. We connect in the forest because we discover a part of ourselves that we may not have even known was there but we also connect because we discover that we need others to help support us in our work as we all have different talents and strengths. We are better as a community, happier, more successful in our pursuits when we are together in the forest, when we work together in the forest. We appreciate one another, we see another side of one another that may have no place or voice indoors and as we grow into ourselves, we find we love one another. We may not be friends, we may not appreciate all the qualities we discover about each other, but in community, like in a family we discover a love, we feel a strong sense of belonging, we have an acceptance of the Other, and there the true relationship begins.


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Effective Methods for Poverty Alleviation
There is no easy way around pulling someone out of the muck and mire of poverty. Poverty is complex and no two situations are the same. What is needed are effective and sustainable ways for the alleviation of poverty.
In another article, we talked about Understanding Poverty the Christian Way. Helping without hurting is the goal and knowing whether to give relief, rehabilitation, or development is crucial.
Properly diagnosing people's needs with the assessment methodology is indispensable to poverty alleviation. The book, Helping Without Hurting provides groundbreaking research. If we properly diagnose first, we will save time, money, and resources. Poverty in America is nothing like poverty in third world countries. Poverty handled here is done different, but by in large, the concepts are precisely the same. By following a list of helpful questions, the solution could be more effective, efficient, and stand the test of time.
- Is the person in a crisis?
- How much did the person play a role in their situation?
- Can the person help himself?
- How often has the person been coming for help?
Let's Make This Personal
My husband works part-time and goes to school full-time. I'm a homemaker earning money by saving money. A few years ago, we had a run down car that (barely) got us from point A to B. We thanked the Lord every time it started up. With a one year old baby, the power steering out, the A/C not working (living in Florida), and with the exhaust leaking inside the vehicle, we needed a new car.
We had been saving up for a little bit and had just over $1200 for a better car. Contemplating going to the church for some assistance, we asked about the process. To shorten the story, our church gives interest free loans and before giving aid, they look at our finances to make sure that we aren't wasting money on non-necessities. At that point in time, we weren't that desperate for assistance and we were not interested in getting into debt. So, we did't take the aid from our church.
- Were we in crisis? No.
- Did we play a role in not having money? Yes and no. We were paying for school out of pocket and paying for birth expenses while refusing government assistance like the apostle Paul says (1 Thess. 4:11-12).
- Could we help ourselves? The car was still working. We decided to keep on saving and hold on until it broke down. And of course making sure the windows were down and praying it wouldn't rain.
- How often did we go to the church for help? That was our first time.
From the church's standpoint, they have an obligation to be wise stewards with the money God has placed in their control. They take their time in making sure that the people are on their way to being financially secure. At first, I didn't have a good attitude about their decision, but after studying more about poverty assistance, I see the wisdom. I applaud their methodology. They help without hurting the church and its members.
Working with people instead of for people is the end goal. Empowering people to become the humans that God has designed them to be is the most effective way to alleviate poverty. Yes, they are in the muck and mire, but the right tools will help hoist them out by God's grace.
*Much of the given knowledge shared comes from the book authored by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert, When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself.
For Further Discussion:
Raising the Minimum Wage Won't Alleviate Poverty. Lowering it Might: on FEE
Christ and Poverty: on The Reformed Conservative
The Reformed Conservative aims to reunite gentlemanly virtues with scholarly conversation. Standing in the great Reformed and conservative heritage of thinkers like Edmund Burke and Abraham Kuyper, we humbly seek to inject civility into an informed conversation, one article at a time, bringing clarity out of chaos.


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Elder Dobrovnik lathered up his muscular, long body as he showered off the remaining oils from his skin. His body was still energized from his recent encounter with President Oaks.
Having done as he was asked by the Priesthood and brought Elder Esplin back into the fold, he showed that he was not only loyal and obedient, but that he could serve the broader needs of the Order as well. Shortly after completing this task he was anointed by the strong, skilled hands of the salt and pepper president, feeling him activate every cell on his flesh until he was charged with sensitivity and ecstasy. His soapy hands carefully moved between the cheeks of his firm ass, still pleasantly sore from the hot fucking he'd received.
It was almost a week later when he was informed that his presence had been requested at the temple by President Ballard. The Russian convert had not seen this man since he'd instructed his nephew to fuck Dobrovnik in front of him. Elder Dobrovnik had thoroughly enjoyed the young man's cock and the pounding he received, but deep down he knew the most exciting part of it was seeing President Ballard's face light up with pride and satisfaction. Being watched certainly proved to be an unexpected turn on, but more than anything he wanted to give pleasure to the older leader. Once at the temple, Elder Dobrovnik was led into a dark chamber. President Oaks was standing strong and still in the corner of the room. Just in front of him appeared to be a table covered by a black sheet. The look of confusion on his face must have cued President Oaks, who proceed to remove the sheet and reveal a long line of black pegs. Elder Dobrovnik noted that they increased in size, larger and larger, until the biggest one finished just in front of where the gruff looking President Ballard was seated. "It's a Priesthood Stretcher," Ballard explained, carefully studying the reaction of the young elder's face. "Your body is strong, but it is not yet ready." Elder Dobrovnik understood and wanted to be opened, though looking down the line he was nervous that he may not be able to do all that was asked of him.
The tall elder was directed to undress by President Oaks, who shared with him a quick look of support and encouragement. Dobrovnik was glad he was there. Somehow the president made him feel safer, like a father figure who was there to see him through this challenge. Of course it helped that as soon as he was completely undressed, this sexy daddy began to oil his body, awakening his erection and hunger to serve. "Proceed to the first peg," boomed President Ballard. President Oaks carefully prepared the black knob with sacred oil and guided the nervous elder to sit. Dobrovnik took a deep breath and felt the strange object push open the tight walls of his sphincter, delicately filling him until his soft ass made contact with the dark wooden table.
He couldn't help but touch his cock, now harder than the surface upon which he sat. Not only did the peg feel amazing inside his hole, he was incredibly turned on to have the eyes of President Oaks and Ballard locked on his every move. Just as he felt comfortable, the bearded leader's voice boomed, "Proceed to the next peg." He slowly dismounted from the first knob as President Oaks prepared the next one. It was slightly bigger than the first, making him slightly nervous. Nevertheless his own ambition to continue and the supportive guidance of President Oaks gave him the courage to take his place on the next one. Once he got to the third peg, he felt the first signs of real struggle. The dark object just barely slipped inside him, causing his body to shake as it narrowly pushed past his sphincter. Sensing this change, President Oaks took his oiled hand to the elder's cock, stroking it slowly, moving up and down the shaft of his rock hard member.
Elder Dobrovnik moaned and breathed deep as the handsome leader smiled and whispered to him to keep going and keep riding. "All the way up, all the way down… Good boy." Those last words were enough to completely excite and relieve the boy of his tension and doubt. Just as the encouragement hit his ear, he could feel his ass open in a way he'd not felt before, completely yielding to the size of peg, wrapping around it like a sheath. President Ballard's eyes focused, excited by the progress of the handsome boy, eager to see him take more and more. Concealing his own erection, President Ballard's gravelly voice spoke out, "Proceed to the next peg." Elder Dobrovnik obeyed and moved closer to him.
Soon, President Ballard could no longer contain his desire to truly dominate the young man. He ordered Dobrovnik to turn around, giving him the chance to feel his well-worn hole. He knew his thick daddy dick would only continue to stretch him out. He ran his fingers up and down his ass, readying the young Mormon for his true test. As he studied his backside, Ballard removed his all of clothing, releasing his swollen member from the tight cage of his sacred garments. Bending him over the table of pegs, President Ballard pressed his veiny cock against the searing hot hole of Elder Dobrovnik, feeling him yield to his girth and size, taking him in millimeters at a time. As the young man struggled and trembled, the president whispered under his breath, "good boy." He felt the elder's tight sphincter open up as he slowly managed to push his thick rod completely inside the eager boy…


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Two months ago I was very excited about my new Shimano OC 12000 baitrunner reel for drone fishing.It looks pretty good, has a huge line capacity and lots of grunt.It's been working great and caught some nice fish - until yesterday that is.After only two months of moderate use it's already broken and I'm a little disappointed.I have looked after it and there is no corrosion or anything.But when I tried to reel in a bit of slack line last night, while preparing for the next fishing trip, the reel suddenly completely jammed up. And it made a clunking noise as if something came loose inside.After taking it apart it I found to weights inside the rotor.I guess they are counter weights to prevent any wobble when the rotor is spinning.They are held in place only by a little plastic piece.This little plastic piece had some sign of damage and those weights just started moving out of place when the reel was spinning and after a few turns jammed up the rotor.I couldn't find any way to fix it and keep those weights in place without the reel jamming up. The only way was to remove the weights and use the reel without them. Now I can still use the reel and it seems to be working okay without weights in it.But I'm really baffled at this construction and that after only two months it's already broken.Has anyone else experienced problems with the counter weights in the baitrunner series?I know that the OC version is a little cheaper and less sturdy than the D version.But it should at least hold up to it's specifications. Maybe it wasn't a great choice for drone fishing after all.Anyhow - here are a few photos of the problem.the rotor disassembledthis is the part of the rotor that's holding the counter weights.those are the two weightsand here is the little plastic piece that's supposed to hold them in place
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I have had a baitrunner 3500 for about 30 years and still excellent - made in japan ,yours most likely made in china for a few dollars
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I am intransit and sitting on the car tail gate. Hard to see the PC screen in this sun light.I have a 3500, 4500 (2) and a 6500. Been using them for years and never had an issue.You should take it back it will be under warranty. Or contact them online.
Hi guys,should have bought the reel long time ago, like you did.Maybe the production quality went down over the recent years?I wanted to take it back to the store for warranty. But as luck will have it, I lost the purchase receipt.Usually I take a photo of my receipts but this time I must have forgotten.Anyway, I have been using it without the weights a few times now and seems to be working fine.Can't really feel any difference when reeling in. Maybe I should contact Shimano directly and see what they reckon.
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It is very disappointing. Fishing gears are not cheap and easy to break. Just need to catch more fish to make the most out of them!!
OK. I am back at my house sit, so I now have phone and internet Yes that is what I would do...contact Shimano directly. Don'y forget to mention FR
Did you contact Shimano?I am interested to know what they said.
Hey mate,yeah I did. Just got the reel back a few days ago.So I contacted Shimano New Zealand and they asked me to take it to the store where I bought it and have it send to them for inspection. I thought that was very nice of them since, especially since I lost the receipt. So that's what I did.It took about a week for the shipping and assessment until I had it back. The Shimano guys were very friendly and helpful.In between I also had a quick chat with them over the phone and they told me that they'll glue those weights back in.I didn't realise they were only glued in, otherwise I could probably have done it myself and could have saved myself the hassle of sending it back and forth. They reckon that they have a special glue for it though.Hopefully it will last a bit longer this time. For some reason those weights are not mentioned in the reels repair and parts guide.They also said that the reel would probably work pretty much the same without those counter weights in it.Which is true, as I've been using it without these weights a few times and didn't notice any difference when reeling in.I mentioned fishingreminder a few times but they didn't show any interest.Also asked if a TLD 25 might be a better option for drone fishing. ( I now think an overhead reel is a better choice )Was hoping maybe they'd offer to send a TLD25 for some more drone fishing videos and testing Because the reel was away for a week and I was keen on fishing, I almost bought a used PENN Senator 115L2 9/0This is used by some of the kite fishing guys and has a huge line capacity. It's a bit like a winch. I might get one of those at some stage if I can find a good deal. Just doubt that they are as much fun to fish with as a spinning reel. They are also very heavy. Maybe a TLD25 would be a more fun reel with a little less line capacity.cheers
That was good of them. I didn't think they would haggle about the receipt.It would be a special glue, maybe some sort of epoxy. I think a one part isocynate glue would also work, but you would pay $20 or $30 for a small tube.Yes a small overhead would be my choice. I think I mentioned that before. The only issue is that they don't have (or at least the TLD range) magnetic over-run control. But it does have a basic manual control and a clicker and you are not pulling the line off at high speed. With a little practice it should work just fine.You will have to learn how to "thumb" line on to the spool. If you want to use braid, get some finger guards. A good quality leather glove and make your own is the cheapest way.Oh, they didn't bite at name dropping Fishingreminder mmm...Maybe you should have said itsaboat sent you haha
Yeah. It would work if itsaboat and Mark go and see Shimano in person. Let them know you are from one of the most popular fishing website in the world. They might give you some promotion fishing hooks, maybe one each. Too late anyway, next time
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to me this reel looks like a fake! sorry bud! shimano in their reels dont have to use balance weights and also (and this is important like super important) the worm gear inside is usually solid duralumin or other metal hence part of the serious cost (in an original shimano will NEVER bee plastic!). also, i own the 8000 series of the same reel. the gear inside is solid metal - its an alum alloy. please check this - does the reel have a serial number carved on it (not printed)?i own approximately 10-12 shimano reels. i never had an issue with them. some of them have owned for over 25 years (of very VERY heavy use - especially spinning reels ), little to no maintenance and they still work perfectly. in fact as time goes by they even work better as the gears set. now the made in china or japan doesnt really matter because shimano will keep the same quality standard.
no quite the contrary. i bought a shimano sustain 8 years ago for 350usd and a new one 5 months ago with a smaller spool. the newer one is made in malaysia the old one in japan - the new one is better than the old one and lighter as well. another case study on this - for my bass reels i used to use shimano one baitcast (12 years old) and shimano katana (5 years old) - they are both made in china. supered quality - in fact i am replacing all my daiwas now with katanas. and i will always say this - the worst reels i have ever used are the higher end daiwa reels.
if there is a part on the reel that is not in the destruction manual the reel is a fake! this happened to me in the uk and shimano uk didnt even know how to spot the fake reel.
with shimano anything rather than their reels suck. from rods to lines = bull****. the next best thing they produce is the shimano orca top water saltwater lures. respect on that - caught me some really respectable jacks and gt's.
It looks real to me I can't see a bricks and mortar shop selling a fake, then accepting that fake back for a warranty service. Shipping it to Shimano which inspects and repairs before shipping back to the retailer...Nah, way to many people involved....If it was just the retail bricks and mortar shop that did the warranty service, there might be a very slight chance of it being a fake, but even then the chances are very, very slight.I do not know how many thread line reels I own. Seriously, I do not know. My last count a few years ago was 57 rods, but I have no idea how many reels. Like wise, I really do not know how many Shimano reels I own....I am getting old and turning in to an old tackle rat I have never seen a thread line reel that does not have counter weights. A lot of the cheaper ones simply make the body thicker where the extra weight is needed. But which ever way you look at it, a counter weight is needed to off set the weight of the bail arm assembly. Especially when using multiple ball race bearings which will "echo" the affect of any off weight discrepancy.The "plastic" gear cog is probably nylon. The only load bearing parts of a spool assembly is, of course, the drag and the bail arm roller. I don't know what this "plastic" cog is for. At a guess I would say a "clicker" for the drag control or maybe part of the "anti-reverse". Whatever it is for, it is not a load bearing gear cog and even being made of nylon is probably an over-kill...If I saw this gear cog made of an alloy, I would think 'cheap and old school'.
yeah I also don't think it's a fake one. It was purchased at a reputable store in New Zealand.The balancing feature is even advertised with this reel on the Shimano Website:"Dyna Balance Anti Wobble System to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations in the reel"The weights are just not mentioned in the reel schematics for some reason.But the Shimano guy knew about those weights. Maybe only the 12000 series has those counter weights since they are the biggest reels in their baitcaster series.There is 12000 OC and a 12000 D available. I believe the D is more expensive, sturdy and has better design. The OC is the budget version. Maybe I should have gone for the D version.Anyway I now think that egg beaters are not ideal for drone fishing. Should have listened to itsaboat They are not up to the task and it's quite easy to jam the line or to accidentally disengage the baitrunner mechanism if a wave hits the line while flying out the bait.I'm looking into getting a Penn Senator 9 (115/2L) or maybe a Shimano TLD30


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Mineral water companies aren't willing to pay Rs1 to buy ground water even though they are selling it for Rs52, said Chief Justice Saqib Nisar.
During a hearing on Thursday at the Supreme Court, he said water no longer comes in people's taps.
We should shut down this industry that has sucked up all our ground water and has made the land barren.
The court was hearing a suo motu notice of companies selling ground water without paying for it first.
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Aitizaz Ahsan appeared on behalf of the mineral water companies. He said there are costs to retrieve, treat and bottle the water.
"Why don't we do this, we'll turn off your turbines and tell companies to provide people tap water," said Justice Nisar.
No company selling water is paying for it, he observed, adding that they've taken water worth billions without even paying thousands for it.
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He said people are putting on airs these days and leave bottles of water half full. He told the people that they should drink water from the taps. "People in rural areas drink water from the taps, its only city dwellers who put on such airs," said the top judge.
If companies want to work then they should pay Rs1 per litre to the government. In response, Ahsan said they are willing to pay Rs0.5 per litre.
Justice Nisar said the mineral water companies aren't willing to pay Rs1 but they charge Rs52 for a single bottle of water. These companies have sucked Lahore and Sheikhapura dry, he said, adding that the water level in Lahore has dropped to 400 feet.
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Henna nights, where joy and sorrow are felt together, actually date back to very old times. Henna nights used to be celebrated with different rituals in the past; but now, they much more look like bachelorette parties where the bride-to-be celebrates together with her friends. Having many details like trousseau and henna, wedding ceremonies are one of the most important parts of various cultures. And henna nights are among the essentials of this process. Let's have a look at this special tradition from past to present. Here are the things you need to know about henna night tradition from past to present...
We know that people have been painting their bodies for embellishment, treatment, etc. purposes for thousands of years. Although these paintings are under cover, body painting has actually been popular in any era. The most preferred painting to paint the body is certainly henna. Henna, which is very easy to find, is a very inexpensive natural painting. So, when did henna tradition start?
Answering this question and following the progress of henna throughout history are difficult due to the centuries-old migrations and cultural amalgamation; however, it is thought that it dates back to the pagan era. At the beginning, sacrifices to the gods were painted with henna, and then, old ladies began to dye their hair with henna in order to show that they were ready for death. In time, henna tradition extended to the events like engagement, wedding, circumcision, and military service. Henna was used by people for its cooling and healing effect on hands and feet, but it was always associated with marriage in almost every culture.
In the past, wedding entertainments used to start with the arrival of the trousseau at the groom's house on Monday. There would be various ornaments made with fabrics, fruits, and trees in front of the parade. There would be bride's bath on Tuesday, and on Wednesday night, henna night would be organized in the bride's home. On the henna night, the bride as well as the young girls and aunts-in-law would wear velvet dresses named as 'bindalli', and the bride would put a sequinned and red veil on her face. The henna tray would be brought to the bride's house by the relatives of the groom with two candles on it. After the guests arrived, the mother-in-law would have the silk fabric she brought spread in front of her. The bride and her friends would take a burning candle on their hands and visit the guests. The bride would come to kiss her mother-in-law's hand by walking on the silk fabric she spread. The guests would be offered dried nuts, buns, sugared almond, etc. Then, special henna night songs would be sung, trying to make the bride cry. As it was believed that the crying of the bride would bring abundance, those who did not cry would be reproached. After the bride started to cry upon the songs, she would sit on a pillow, and her mother-in-law would apply henna on her palm and put a gold on it. The bride needed to keep this gold for good luck and abundance. Other young girls who wanted to get married would apply henna on their hands to receive a marriage proposal.
Henna night tradition has undergone obvious changes since the Ottoman period. Henna nights started to be organized at the bride's house one night before the wedding. Usually the bride's girlfriends would join the henna night. On the day of henna night, a flag would be hung at the bride's house to show that the wedding started. The guests would be offered dried nuts and beverages, and perform traditional dances during the night. The bride would wear a dress she liked, but she would change her clothes and wear 'bindalli' during the henna ceremony. She would put a red scarf on her head. Two chairs would be put side by side in the middle of the room for the bride and groom to sit, and the henna tray would be prepared meanwhile. Young girls would start singing songs with a candle on their hands, and turning around the empty chairs in the center. Then, the bride and groom would sit on the chairs, and the others would try to make the bride cry. Both the bride and the groom would be applied henna on their hands, and the rest of the henna would be offered to the guests. In addition, if a single friend of the bride stole the bride's scarf on her head, she would be believed to get married soon.
Henna night tradition has a more modern meaning today, and has been replaced by bachelorette parties, especially in metropolises. Henna nights are now usually organized in entertainment venues a few days before the wedding. They can be organized even at SPA centers, hotels, and pubs. Today, these organizations can be attended by the groom and his friends as well. However, despite all these changes, the bride-to-be is still forced to cry, and henna is applied on her hands.
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The question of whether Kodi is legal to use or not is one of the often-asked. Upon browsing the Web and searching for this information, you'll find various conflicting answers. Since we saw that numerous Kodi users are rightfully in doubt, we have decided to dive into this issue. Continue reading to learn more about this amazing home theater software, as well as how to use Kodi legally.
Today, there are a lot of Kodi users out there thinking they are breaking the law by simply using this application. During the last year or so, people started to talk about Kodi as a 'black market application'. However, this is a completely wrong statement. There's nothing to be afraid unless you're trying to access copyrighted content.
With this said, here are the steps to use Kodi without breaking the law in 2019:
- Step 1: Install Kodi
- Step 2: Import Your Own Content
- Step 3: Install Addon on Kodi
Step 1: Install Kodi
Before you can use Kodi, you first need to install it. As said before, Kodi is not a 'black market application'. This means there's no reason to download it from repositories of torrents or any alternative sources. Instead, you go to its official website and download the application to your device. Recently, a new version named "Kodi 18 Leia" is released and successfully running in the market. You are highly recommended to install the latest version of Kodi instead of the previous versions.
To learn more about installing Kodi on different devices, take a look at our Kodi 101 Guide. As you'll see, we are not talking about alternative or 'hidden' methods of installing this application.
Step 2: Import Your Own Content
Let's say that you have a collection of media stored on your computer. These can be movies and TV shows that you've purchased from various online stores. In addition, this can be music as well. Since you've purchased those files, you can do what you want with them. This also means that you can import them and play them via Kodi.
What's important to be highlighted here is that you need to use legal ways to obtain those files. It is also interesting to note that some countries approve keeping pirated movies on your computer – if you purchased that movie/TV show before. For example, let's say that you've purchased a movie from some online service. Then, that service stops operating and you can't download the purchased movie from that point onward. If you have proof that you've purchased the file at some point, you are free to have a copy of it stored on your computer.
So, you can feel free to import videos to Kodi as well as to import your music library – as long as you own those files. Finally, here's how to create your own Kodi library.
Step 3: Install Addon on Kodi
You might be surprised to find 2 different types of addons for Kodi. One is an "Official addon" where you'll find only a legal source of content and the other is an "unofficial addon" with a ton of illegal content scraped from the illegal source.
- Official Kodi Addons
Official addons of Kodi are installed via Kodi's own repository of addons. You can find the full list of official addons by going to this Kodi Wiki. By clicking on any of the addons present on that page, you can see their installation methods. Some of the most notable official addons are:
- YouTube;
- Twitch;
- USTVNow (subscription required);
- ESPN 3 (subscription required);
- Plex (Plex Pass Required).
As you can see, a number of these addons require an active subscription account. This is because these addons' content is legally sourced. If you're asking yourself how to use Kodi legally – we strongly recommend limiting yourself to Kodi's official addons.
- Unofficial Kodi Addons
This is where the problems for Kodi begin. Unofficial addons have become increasingly complex and more capable than ever before. By installing one, you gain access to a library filled with different kinds of content. This can be movies, TV shows, music, live TV channels, radio stations, audiobooks, and everything in between. The problem with this is that they bring non-legally obtained content. In other words, this is the same as piracy.
What you also need to know is that unofficial addons exist in a legally gray area. While some countries strictly prohibit downloading and streaming pirated content, other countries are not as decisive. After all, media streaming is not yet legally defined in all parts of the world. Unofficial addons don't own pirated content. Instead, they simply use a source that has it. Kodi users stream that content – which means that don't keep it on their computers. You can see how this complicates things, right?
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We're going to take this opportunity to teach you a few additional things about Kodi. With this said, you'd want to check the following resources:
- How to Enable Unknown Sources on Kodi
- Get the Best Kodi Addons
- Get the Best Kodi Builds
- Get the Best Kodi Skins
- How to Change Skins on Kodi
- How to Add Photos to Kodi
- How to Set Up Kodi Profiles
- How to Add Subtitles to Kodi
We hope that we managed to clear some doubts you are having. It's important to understand that there's nothing to be worried about when it comes to Kodi. If you use it on its own, without third-party addons, you're good to go. In case you have additional questions, feel free to post a comment using the comments section below.
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Geneva resident Julie Hipp was at the CASA Kane County Hands Around the Courthouse event in Geneva when she answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle's Brenda Schory.
Schory: Where did you grow up?
Hipp: Highland Park
Schory: Do you have any pets?
Hipp: A cat named Clover from the Aurora Animal Shelter. We named her Clover after the Notre Dame Irish.
Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?
Hipp: Julia Louis-Dreyfus or Tina Fey
Schory: First job?
Hipp: Shampoo girl and cashier at Sunset Food
Schory: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Hipp: I wanted to be a fashion designer. Now I am the marketing manager at CASA Kane County.
Schory: Book or TV series you would recommend?
Hipp: "Curb Your Enthusiam"
Schory: Favorite charity?
Hipp: CASA Kane County and Parkinson's Foundation
Schory: Favorite ice cream flavor?
Hipp: Coffee bean from Graham's Chocolates in Geneva
Schory: Favorite local restaurant?
Hipp: Bien Trucha in Geneva
Schory: What is an interesting fact about yourself?
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Billy Joel to kick off major concert weekend on Pittsburgh's North Shore in July
Kenny Chesney will perform the next day at Heinz Field
Music legend Billy Joel will perform at PNC Park on Friday, July 1, marking the start of a big weekend on the North Shore.
Country music star Kenny Chesney is scheduled to play Heinz Field on July 2, one night after the Joel concert.
At a Thursday news conference, Mayor Bill Peduto noted that Anthrocon -- the annual "furries" convention -- will also be in Pittsburgh that weekend.
"It will be kind of interesting to see how those different groups interact," he said.
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The events are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.
"We have to expect over a half million," Peduto said.
The Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta, typically held on the North Shore over the July Fourth holiday weekend, could be pushed back this year.
Regatta board chairman John Bonassi said land activities will happen on the Fourth of July, and the boat races will likely be held in August -- not because of the Joel and Chesney concerts, but for safer water conditions.
"The rivers are a factor," Bonassi said. "Last year was the first time in 38 years we had to cancel river activities."
Tickets for the Joel concert go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 22 at the PNC Park box office, online at pirates.com/billyjoel or livenation.com, or by phone at 877-893-2827. American Express card members can buy tickets in advance from Jan. 18 to Jan. 21.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will play a handful of shows at baseball parks this summer on the sixth leg of his "Billy Joel in Concert" tour, which made a stop at Consol Energy Center in February 2014.
Before PNC Park was built, Joel visited Three Rivers Stadium with Elton John on the "Face to Face" tour in 1994.
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text: Pubdate: Mon, 21 Apr 2014 Source: Capital Times, The (WI) Copyright: 2014 The Capital Times Contact: http://host.madison.com/ct/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/73 Author: Gary Storck MARIJUANA LAW WON'T HELP OUR KIDS ANYTIME SOON Dear Editor: It was good to see Gov. Scott Walker sign legislation legalizing a form of medical marijuana to treat pediatric seizure disorders. However, Walker's signature does not mean that the children, whose stories moved usually stern lawmakers to tears, will see their medicine anytime soon. According to Paul Armentano, deputy director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, under the law, multiple federal agencies will have to give their approval - "a process that typically takes several years." Given Walker's rejection of billions in federal aid for high-speed rail and Medicaid, why is he now deferring to federal regulators to make critical decisions regarding the health of state children? Since the governor now acknowledges that marijuana can be a safe treatment for even young children, he could have insisted that state lawmakers instead pass comprehensive legislation like AB 480/SB 363, the Jacki Rickert Medical Cannabis Act. If passed, the JRMCA would create a state medical marijuana program like those in the 21 states that have enacted laws that do not rely on federal approvals. Comprehensive medical cannabis laws like the JRMCA have benefits beyond pain relief. Studies have found reductions in drunken driving fatalities and suicides in states that have legalized medical cannabis. Implementation of the JRMCA would create new jobs and businesses. Most of all, this is something with long-term majority support, unlike most of the 55 bills that Walker signed. An illusion of progress may be better than no progress at all, but thousands of Wisconsinites of all ages still need legal access to medical cannabis today. Gary Storck co-founder, Is My Medicine Legal YET? Madison - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom


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Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda
September 3, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Perseus and Andromeda is a fun-filled retelling of the tale of the beautiful but unfortunate princess Andromeda, who in divine punishment for her mother's bragging, is sacrificed to a sea monster — and rescued by the Greek hero Perseus.
Tickets for planetarium programs are $6 for Adults, $5 for UMaine Students/Veterans/Senior Citizens, and $4 for children under 12. Click here to view the calendar.
Tickets may be purchased online, by phone at 207.581.1341, or at the Emera Astronomy Center ticket box office prior to the show.