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On the last day of our trip Gracy's dad was headed back home, so it would be just the two of us today. Gracy had told me the day before that this was my day to plan, and plan I did. The best thing about my planning was that it included something for everyone: a drive somewhere we hadn't been, a hike up to an alpine lake, fly fishing, and scoping out the hillside for the chance to see a wolf.
This plan of mine was presented a few days ago, but was shot down due to the distance and because I had mentioned fly fishing. Sadly, anytime I had mentioned fly fishing in any of my plans for this trip it was shot down... until the last day.
"I think that's where we pull over." Gracy said, as we approached the trailhead for Trout Lake.
"Alright!" I said happily, and parked the car to gear up.
Gracy was ready first, and went over to look at the signs that were posted.
I walked over to Gracy after I had locked the car, and she turned and gave me a concerned look.
"What's the matter? Are you bear-anoid?" I asked.
Her look quickly changed from concerned to annoyed.
"Did you just make that up?" She asked.
"Yep, because it's funny!" I smiled.
"It was stupid."
"What do you mean, that was good stuff!" I said. "Do you get it? It's like you are paranoid, but about bears." I said, still smiling.
"Yes, I got it." She said.
"I have my bear bell, my bear spray, and I can run faster than you." I said, to reassure our safety.
"Whatever, I'll just trip you." She said back with a smirk, and we started our hike.
The hike was short and sweet, and as soon as I saw the water I started gearing up my fly rod.
The wind started blowing a bit to give the water a little chop, and clouds rolled over to threaten rain. Though the sun had been covered it was still a nice warm day, and so we started our hike around the lake. I followed behind, casting my fly into the lake in search of a fish. There was no surface activity to be seen anywhere on the lake, so I was just shooting my line everywhere. Suddenly a burst of color rose up to my fly just inches under it, and my eyes widened as I waited for the take. Then... the color slowly faded back into the deep; the fish had just refused my fly.
We were almost across the lake with no more interested fish, so I switched to a streamer. I did have one good follow with the streamer, but that was it. The first part of the day was over, and now it was my turn to get some time on Soda Butte Creek.
We pulled into a parking spot, and I geared up quickly and hit the water with little farewell to Gracy. She was prepared with a book to read and binoculars for animal watching; She also let me know, before I escaped, that I only had three hours to fish before we had to get back to our dog, Kiwi.
A smile grew on my face as the sound of rocks crunched under my feet on the banks of Soda Butte Creek, and I approached my first spot to fish with little expectations... There were anglers everywhere, and I had passed up many other anglers that had fished this spot already; in fact an older gentleman had told me that he had already caught three fish in the hole I was headed for, but they had stopped rising to his fly. I thanked him for the bit of information he gave me, unhooked my caddis from the fly rod, and gently presented it on the creek. WHACK! A fish took my fly as soon as it hit the water, and I set the hook fast. I quickly looked over to see if the the gentleman was still close enough to talk to, but he was already too far away to share what fly was working. The fish bolted deep, which jolted my rod tip down hard and recaptured my attention. I quickly regained control, and brought in my first Yellowstone cutthroat trout of the day.
Perhaps with my fish caught so quickly the next one wouldn't come as easily... I was wrong. After applying some dust on my caddis, it hit the water and another fish took.
I set the hook and smiled, because I knew this was going to be one of those days.
I could do no wrong; the fish gods were smiling upon me, and I was already hooked into my third fish on my third cast.
My brother would love this river, I thought to myself as I fought my fish. We would take turns catching fish, and make a fun video for my Dad to watch. But right now I was by myself, and the best thing about that was that I didn't have to share any of the fish.
I try to make it to Yellowstone Park as many times as I can because there is so much to discover. Everytime I return home a fellow angler named Thad always tells me about Soda Butte Creek. "It's my favorite river in Yellowstone. Skip all the other rivers along the way, and you won't regret it!" He would tell me, and now I finally understood why.
After releasing another fish, I flicked my fly right back out and a fish didn't take.
"What the heck!" I yelled, having to recast.
The fly hit the water, and I saw the yellow eye of a fish as it came up and refused my fly.
"Oh, you want to play that way huh?" I said to the fish. I brought in my fly and clipped it off... only to replace it with a smaller version of itself.
"Refuse that!" I said, laying it back out into the creek.
The very fish that had refused me just a minute ago was now dancing on my line. It felt good, not just because I caught it, but because I was also educating it... And a good education is nothing to waste.
I released my fish and dried off my fly to catch another fish, and I couldn't help but wonder how much time I had left to fish. I looked back to where some cars were parked, and didn't see Gracy flagging me down so I went back to catching.
Do I seriously need another picture of a fish? I asked myself as I brought in another one. Yes...
Okay, I told myself, one more fish and it's time to walk to the next spot. That's right. I hadn't moved since I had spoke with the older gentleman who told me the fish at this spot wouldn't take his fly. As much as I wanted to stay, the next fish didn't take long to catch, and it was time to walk on.
While I was fishing, the thought of a bear walking up on me hadn't crossed my mind, but now that I was away from the water for a minute I was sure to ring my bell a little extra as I walked.
I approached a nice deep section of the creek that looked to have good potential. I quickly unhooked my fly and sent it, ever so gently, on the creek. Smack!
"Aww too easy." I said in a deep Darth Vader voice. Sadly there was no one around to hear my terrible impression, or was there? A couple came walking by as I was fighting my fish, smiling at me.
"Are you guys catching fish?" I asked, willing to give info if they needed.
"Oh yeah, it's a great day!" The guy said, as he continued walking.
"Great!" I said back, and went back to bringing in my fish.
My time was definitely coming to an end. The thought of Gracy being upset at me for spending extra time on the water was not even a concern, because the fishing was so good right now that her wrath would be worth putting up with. Of course, I was bringing another fish in when I had made that decision.
With my lacking time, I stopped taking pictures of fish. I couldn't keep them off my line, and as soon as I let one go I had on another. All good things must come to an end. After releasing a fish, I glanced back at the cars and saw Gracy standing there. I quickly looked away, pretending I didn't see her, but I knew that wouldn't last. I hooked into another fish and let it go before I looked back in her direction to find her pointing at her wrist indicating it was time.
"Just give me ten more casts!" I pleaded as I got within casting distance.
"It's passed 4:30, so I have already giving you an extra thirty minutes." She let me know.
"One!" I said, making a cast onto the fast water sweeping into a deep hole that looked like it could hold a fish. Nothing took.
"Two!" I said, making another cast with nothing taking.
My fly landed in the fast running water and ended up right on the edge of the bank. A mouth came up and took in my fly, and I made sure I ripped it out of it before the hook could get ahold.
"DAMN!" I yelled.
"You're on four!" Gracy reminded me.
Cast five, six, and seven went by fast, with another hook up and loss on seven.
"Eight." I said, making a cast.
"No, that's ten!" Gracy disputed.
"No, those other two were bad casts and didn't count."
"Mm-hum..." Gracy just rolled her eyes at me.
"Nine, Ten..." I called out each cast. Despite my incredible day I was now pleading for just one more fish, and it didn't happen. I quickly made another cast.
"Hey! That's eleven!" Gracy yelled, but I wasn't listening. I watched my fly drift swiftly down the stream, and a fish came up and ate it. I set the hook fast and ripped out the smallest fish of the day.
Small or not, all I wanted was a final fish on my last cast at Soda Butte Creek, and I got it. We both made our way back to the car, and I geared down to drive back to the cabin. On our way out we came across a bunch of cars stopped near the road. This is a typical sight in Yellowstone, but as we drove by, Gracy yelled, "Bear!"
Sure enough a grizzly bear was no more than thirty yards away from where I pulled in to park, and I couldn't believe there were people out of their cars to get closer. It was great to see the grizzly walking along, but then I looked a bit further over the hill to see the very couple I had spoken to on the river. There was a small hill between the bear and the couple, so they had no idea everyone was watching a bear approach them. I opened the door and stood on the seat so I could be higher than everyone, and flailed my arms like a drunk airline marshal trying to stop a plane from going the wrong way. The guy waved back eventually, and I started directing him away form the bear. He and his wife must have understood my urgency, and quickly got down into a ravine. The bear popped over the ridge where the couple once was, but by then I saw them come into view and out of harm's way.
We watched the bear walk further and further away, and when it was out of sight we started heading to the cabin. Thanks to the bear, the worry about getting off the river late was not even a concern. Instead we talked about seeing the bear, and how stupid the people were for getting so close to it for a picture... Although... it would have been cool to see a mauling.


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Poem by Dr. Jernail Singh Anand
Truth is a divisible noun;
The truth of one person
is often different from the other.
Socrates died but
we are alive because
we have compromised our truth.
We find it
better to live broken pieces
than being sent back to the factory.
Ocean has to
break into water bottles
and ice cubes in a drunkard's glass;
Who worships mountains
but the figures
cut off them are are treated as gods.
Only a glass of drinking water,
not the ocean which
quenches my thirst and gives me life
Death too is a truth
but who courts it
except in small doses every night?
In every bit
there is truth although
we dub it false and fake.
Come to man my dear!
The earth is truth that shapes him
And it informs energy bit of him.
Dr Jernail Singh Anand
All rights reserb3d @2018

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Dr. Brown, I was reading the story on Ivy living with Kidney Disease for years and I was wondering what you did to keep him going. Minnew, my 14 year old, was diagnosed about 7 months ago. She gets fluids twice a week and we are keeping her thyroid high enough to keep her kidneys happy. She is also on Royal Canin RX food (and Solid Gold wet depending on her mood). She has her good and bad days. More good than bad. Any advice?
9 1/2 yr old Lab (service dog) is eating his own pooh.was told 1/2 t. Adolph's meat tenderizer on kibble with bit of water would make his pooh smell repugnant to him and he would stop. Worked for a couple days -now he's back at it. Don't want to use it long term because it's so salty. I am confined to wheelchair;husband had serious eye surgery ;must lie down on belly at least 2 more weeks. He used to clean it up immediately. Have to depend on kind neighbors to do it, so it accumulates a day or so.What can I do to help him, why is he doing it, could it be emotional or dietary?
My dog is limping and the only thing I can guess is that he jumped up into the SUV, and then jumped out. Ever since then he's been limping and that was 2 days ago, so I'm not sure if I should keep walking him, wrap his leg or let him rest…Should I give him buffered aspirin?
I have an 11 year old male, neutered kitty (on of 10 rescues I have)that started sneezing 2-3 days ago and his right eye periodically looks weepy. He is, as they all are, an indoor kitty. He is eating, not a lot, but I am worried. Since I am retired and on a fixed income I can't run to the vet with any little thing like I used to when working. But if you think I should, I will. Thank you Dr. Brown.


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October 16, 2012
Natural Hair in the Corporate World
Is there a Place for It?
by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals
via Three Naturals
I attended a natural hair party a few weeks ago and one of the women made a comment that struck me as interesting. We were discussing products and she informed me that her hair needs to be "neat" for work. She works as a graphic designer in a corporate office. When I asked her to clarify what she meant by "neat" she told me that she couldn't have her hair "out" and made a wide gesture with her hands indicating that it couldn't be big. Her hair was blow-dried straight and flat-ironed to encourage the sleek, straight look she was going for.
Why is it that natural hair appears to be looked upon unfavourably in corporate North America? I understand the negative stigma attached to natural hair historically and the psychological vestiges of slavery when it comes to hair types and texture. And I guess some of us have been taught – either through media images, society and members of our family – to loathe the appearance of natural textured hair and have affixed negative adjectives to it. Historically when black hair was straightened we were seen as more likeable and agreeable, and less unruly and uncivilized. Much like skin tone, the more "white" we appeared, the more comfortable others were with us and the more accepted we felt. My husband likes to say that relaxed hair makes Caucasians relaxed. While there is likely some truth in this statement in the 21st century, I wonder if it doesn't have more of an effect of making us (the wearer) relaxed around other people who don't have textured hair. It's sad really but feedback from other naturals has indicated that other black women are more critical and negative of natural hair than white people. Is this the self-loathing that is so apparent with us or is something else at play here? I'm not sure. A controversial decision was made by the dean of Hampton University Business school to ban the wearing of dreadlocks and cornrows by men in the classroom due to the "unprofessional" look of these styles. He defended his decision by stating that the ban has been effective at helping graduates find work. Is he right or wrong, I don't know. But the decision goes back to what hairstyles are deemed to be acceptable and professional in the workplace, especially the corporate environment.
It still takes work to appreciate, be thankful and grateful for my hair texture. The availability of hair products and resources that assist in the proper care of our hair has helped tremendously. And because of the number of women deciding to embrace their natural hair textures, there is strength in numbers. We still have a lot of work to do to see our hair as an adornment of beauty rather than something to be scorned at and tamed. I love my hair because of its versatility; I can wear it straight and sleek or big and curly, and everything in between if I choose to. I see all of these styles as a representation of who I am and my hair hasn't been a deterrent to me achieving success and advancement in my career. However I understand that this may not be the case with every woman who chooses to go back to her natural roots. I believe that this inability to wear our hair in specific natural styles can be an obstacle to the emotional advancement of women who are really trying to love themselves completely. I could be wrong but I definitely think it's worth the discussion.
What do you think? Is wearing your hair natural looked down upon in your workplace?
March 29, 2011
Tame Your Horse, My Curls are Free to Roam
by Sheena L. Young of Sheenalashay.com
THE TAMING OF THE CURL. That's what I just saw on the front page of the Wall Street Journal. "Oh really," I thought as I grabbed the paper, "Just what do they have to say about a curl and why in the hell does it need to be tamed?"
I quickly found the article and skimmed it. I came across some phrases like "fear of frizzy curls" , "wild, curling tendrils", "pressure to tame", "can't look unkempt", "makes it a prettier curl", "curly hair in theory", "too big...undefined...looks a mess" and "kinky curly.... more manageable."
The title of the post made me look up the definition of 'TAME', since my first reaction was, "Who said it needs to be tamed?"
This is what I found. TAME means...
- Changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated
- Docile or submissive
- Lacking in excitement; dull; insipid
- Spiritless or pusillanimous
- Not to be taken very seriously; without real power or importance, serviceable but harmless
- To deprive of courage, ardor or zest
- To harness or control
Listen, I know there are various schools of thoughts and personal experiences as it relates to natural hair in the workplace, both negative and positive. I've even been asked my opinion on various Natural Hair Features. Occasionally, I talk about it on my "Natural Hair" topical videos too over on Youtube.
.My easy answer is...
- Curly hair is suitable for the workplace.
- My curly hair has never hindered my professional life... both in corporate America and in the arts.
- Depending on how you style ANY hair; straight, wavy or curly...you can come across as unkempt or kempt.
- Depending on your place of employment, they can be as picky as they want. (One company wanted me to wear company issued red lipstick and corporate pearls around my neck. Just put me in chains, why don't you!)
- For most corporate companies, taking a pick and fro'ing your hair out probably isn't best! But wearing your hair as it naturally grows like a wash & go or styling it "appropriately" while still being stylish, is more than okay!
I live a successful life in "corporate" America, and in my artistic endeavors, and I've never once thought that I advanced or was held back because of my hair.... or my height, or eye color, or weight, etc. I suppose, it is because the fields that interest me also pay little mind to that. Even my day job in the financial industry on WALL STREET in downtown New York allows me to rock my curls. And I rock them in a variety of ways from twist-outs, to braid-outs to curly puffs, curly fro's, twist knot-outs, etc. Usually, at my job, the bigger the better!
My colleagues take joy in my hair actually. I'm not surprised by this since after interviewing for a job that fulfilled all my qualifications, I also paid special mind to their company culture.
For me, that is just as essential as the pay, the work, the benefits, perks or location. Who are the people? How do they work together? Therefore, the majority of their acceptance of my hair was expected and its always appreciated, although I don't need it.
I say majority because there's one associate from one of our firms who projects her issues of insecurity regarding her wavy hair onto my big, curly hair. Whenever I wear my various fro styles, she always has something to say. I hardly ever pay her any mind. She's not the God of my life, or my source. In fact, BE YOUR OWN SOURCE!
.Besides, for the three comments she made in regards to my hair, the OWNER of the company often stops to compliment my hair. He usually speaks up when I am wearing a curly fro or a big poofy puff. "I like your hair," he'll quietly say as he passes by my desk. He's most vocal about my full out afros. One of my former managers would often say, "I love your hair. I wish I had hair like that!" His wife, who'd visit the office would say, "You always change it up. I love your style." Another colleague jokes that depending on the day you just never know what I might look like.
.That's the type of environment I live and work in. If your environment is domesticating you, taking your power and trying to harness and control you until you are spiritless, I'd consider finding a different environment or developing your own. You make the rules. Don't just go with the flow, BE THE FLOW!
The Wall Street Journal interviewed an image consultant who added her own two cents and I'm sure her observations will probably discourage a natural or deter a transitioner and it's unfortunate. I'm sure some people have preconceived notions regarding hair, but that's only some people. I work for a high powered company that's changing the world and our look isn't even suits and ties, or business casual. It's casual. Colleagues walk by in flip flops and board shorts in the summer. Some people wear the same t-shirt three days in a row. People have piercings, tattoos, and huge FROS. And they are multi-millionaires changing the finance industry every day!
The dream that you want and the ability to be yourself while you achieve it CAN HAPPEN. Perhaps you want to be the top prosecuting attorney in the country. Or you want to be a neurosurgeon, or a best selling author, or the next president. You can be anything you want and you can be yourself while achieving it.
Sure, its easier for me to boost my style and personality in the theater and art industry but I was able to find a corporate job on Wall Street where I could FRO it out too!
Look at the definition of TAME up above? Do you really want someone taming any part of you, including your hair?
Domesticate your horse but I will be damned if anyone ever tames my curls!
August 27, 2009
Do We Need to Relax our Hair to Get Promoted?
Yet another excellent article (submitted by Cheyenne, thanks!).
Excellent read...especially the comments. Let me know what you think!
August 21, 2009
Bringing Your Whole Self to Work
Hola Chicas,
Bekka, one of my favorite curly girls (and field reporter, lol) sent me a link to Coach Lynn's video on the dangers of trying to fit in at work. Although it's not about natural hair, it is most certainly relevant!
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ALBANY – An influential state senator yesterday sent a letter to state taxation officials demanding that they either stop holding back New Yorkers' refund checks or give a better reason for the delay.
A "deeply concerned" Sen. Nicholas Spano (R-Westchester) was responding to yesterday's Post story that the state is holding back $717 million in refund checks for 1.3 million New Yorkers because it reached its refund limit until the new fiscal year begins April 1.
"New Yorkers are owed their refund, and we must act immediately to put this hard-earned money back in their pockets," Spano, chairman of the Senate government operations and taxation committee, wrote to Tax and Finance Commissioner Andrew Eristoff.
Like Spano, Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, who chairs the powerful Assembly Ways and Means Committee, also called for immediate refunds, noting the state is ending the fiscal year with a surplus.
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Below is a list of Community Reach Center's Chief Officers. To learn more about each team member, please click a name below to expand your selection.
Rick has been with Community Reach Center since 2000 and has served as the Chief Executive Officer since 2001. As CEO, Rick utilizes his experience in community relations, legislative affairs, contract negotiations, clinical casework and problem solving to meet the mission, vision and goals of Community Reach Center.
His career in mental health spans 27 years and hundreds of miles from Dallas, Texas, to Thornton, Colorado. As a therapist, Rick specialized in working with high-risk children and families. In 1991, he launched Doucet and Associates, providing consultations for psychiatrists, as well as other clinical staff, and acted as a liaison between school systems and social agencies for clients.
Rick serves as the liaison for various state and community agencies and is a contributing member of several Colorado committees addressing mental health and substance abuse issues, program development and outcome measures. His work is continuously strengthening the health of Coloradans, both at the state and county level.
Currently, Rick serves as the Chair of the Contracting Committee for the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council (CBHC), working with the State of Colorado to provide comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services to all Colorado communities. As a recognized leader in evidence-based integrated care systems, Rick is able to help CBHC strengthen the bond between community medical and mental healthcare, encouraging a service delivery model that strengthens the overall health of Colorado communities. Formerly, Rick has served CBHC as the Chair of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Systems and Chair of the Finance Committee. Additionally, he was the former Secretary and Treasurer.
Rick received his master's degree in Psychology from Texas A&M Commerce, as well as his bachelor's degree in Psychology and Rehabilitation from Stephen F. Austin State University.
Clay has been with Community Reach Center since 2012 and currently serves as the Chief Operations Officer.
Prior to working at Community Reach Center, Clay served as the Adult Recovery Services Program Director for Peak Wellness Center in Laramie, Wyoming, supervising a team of clinicians, case managers, and peer support specialists that served the population of consumers with severe and persistent mental illness.
Clay received his master's degree in Counseling Education with an emphasis in Community Counseling, as well as his bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming.
Christi has been with Community Reach Center since 2001 and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Christi is responsible for the overall financial operations of Community Reach Center, which includes budgeting, financial planning and revenue cycle management. Additionally, Christi oversees Community Reach Center's transportation department.
Having been with the Center for more than 14 years, Christi also served as the Center's Accounting Manager and Controller. As Controller, Christi supervised the accounting process for Community Reach Center, as well as prepared and presented the monthly financial report for the Board of Directors and Management.
Outside of Community Reach Center, Christi is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), as well as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).
Christi received her bachelor's degree in Accounting from Metropolitan State University of Denver.
Werner has served as Community Reach Center's Chief Information Officer since 2010. As CIO, Werner advises Community Reach Center on evaluation, implementation and maintenance of all information systems. He ensures continuous hardware and software operation of all integrated clinical and administrative information systems and communications equipment. Additionally, he negotiates all information system contracts and service agreements.
Prior to Community Reach Center, Werner architected and developed a .NET application to extract, convert and import more than two million scanned documents and patient-related information from a proprietary imaging system, as well as developed custom applications for more than 20 different behavioral healthcare agencies. Additionally, Werner was a Professor of Computer Science at Franklin University in Ohio, teaching Software Engineering and Computer Algorithms, as well as an Assistant Professor at the Institute for Solid State Physics at the University of Vienna.
Werner served as the Development Director for Philips Speech Processing and is credited for leading a team of experts in developing the world's first commercially available continuous speech recognition system for German and U.S. Radiologist. In 1996, Werner won the Kaplan Medal for significant contributions to the development and marketing of new technologies.
Werner received his doctorate in Physics from the University of Vienna in Austria.
Ryan Conner, D.O. serves as Community Reach Center's Medical Director. He is responsible for supervising all medical providers with the aim to ensure all Community Reach Center patients receive appropriate evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, medical screenings, and quality psychiatric services.
Prior to Community Reach Center, Dr. Conner served as an emergency department EMT for Banner Health in Greeley, Colorado, providing critical patient care including severe trauma and psychiatric emergencies. He also provided health services and preventative health guidance to elderly residents at the Scottish Rite Park Senior Living Center and gave medical and behavioral guidance to children and staff at Camp Fire in Iowa.
Dr. Conner completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship as well as his general psychiatry residency at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Des Moines University and his Bachelor of Science from the University of Northern Colorado.
Dr. Conner currently serves on the executive council of the Colorado Psychiatric Society, the Colorado division of the American Psychiatric Association.
Doctor Abigail Tucker serves as the Chief Clinical Officer. As Chief Clinical Officer, she oversees all clinical, nursing and quality assurance operations.
Dr. Tucker serves on a variety of Adams County behavioral health councils, boards and committees and is an Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse. She has published numerous journal articles, as well as book chapters, and regularly presents on the role of community mental health in forensics, critical incident stress debriefing models and other police issues.
Dr. Tucker received both her Doctor of Psychology and her Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Loyola College.
Adam serves as Community Reach Center's Chief Corporate Counsel. He is responsible for overseeing, identifying, and interpreting legal issues in all departments. Additionally, Adam advises leadership on legal and regulatory issues, such as litigation risks or contractual relationships. He is responsible for negotiating, writing, reviewing, summarizing, researching and executing a wide variety of agreements including license agreements, real estate leases, confidentiality agreements, and general business contracts.
Prior to Community Reach Center, Adam worked in the healthcare industry for a variety of companies including McKesson Health Solutions, the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing, and Colorado Community Health Alliance, where he managed Medicaid contracts.
Adam graduated from the University Of Denver Sturm College Of Law and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Utah Valley University.
Mark joined Community Reach Center in December 2017 and serves as Director of Facilities and Transportation. In his role he oversees all facility and maintenance functions to 18 facilities as well as providing oversight to Community Reach Centers food service and transportation programs.
Prior to joining Community Reach Center Mark served 21 years active duty in the United States Navy as a Logistical Director. After retiring from the military Mark worked for the University of Colorado in Aurora Colorado as a facility Director for 10 years providing oversight of multiple facilities.
Mark is a native who was born and raised in the great state of Colorado and currently resides in the south Denver area. He is married and has four wonderful children. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, golf and coaching youth sports.
Dr. Carole Broderick oversees all functions related to HIPAA, quality improvement initiatives, corporate compliance, CARF, utilization management, clinical auditing, and clinical training and supervision at Community Reach Center. She earned a Doctorate in Child-Clinical Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and completed a psychology residency with a child neuropsychology rotation at the University of Washington School of Medicine.
Dr. Broderick has spent over 20 years in the behavioral health care field merging clinical and research practices to inform data-driven-decision-making. She has served as a Principal Investigator on federal level grants, has published numerous studies in academic journals, and has been part of development teams for internationally-recognized evidence-based treatments.
Prior to Community Reach Center, among other things, Dr. Broderick engaged in consulting, was the Director of Quality Assurance at Mental Health Partners in Boulder, Director of Prevention Evaluation and Consultation Services at the Omni Institute in Denver, and an Adjunct Professor with the University of Washington.
Dr. Atkinson arrived at Community Reach Center in 2010 and currently serves as the Director of Population Health and Integrated Care. She leads the agency in the provision of integrated care and population health in accordance with program objectives, clinical guidelines, and company goals, in addition to providing oversight of the agency's Population Health Strategic Goals. Dr. Atkinson interfaces with local and state policy makers, community leaders, and providers to assess community health issues and develop and implement programming as needed.
Jill received her bachelor's degree in psychology from California State University, and her doctorate from California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles with an emphasis on community mental health and working with underserved populations. Focusing primarily on individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, she has been committed to providing top-quality care in the non-profit arena for more than 20 years.
Candice joined the Community Reach Center team in 2012 starting as the Emergency Services Program Manager, and advanced through increasing roles of responsibility within the Crisis Services Program before assuming the role of Clinical Director of Children & Family Services in 2016. Candice directs all operations related to school-based services.
Candice has particular interest in promoting overall health and wellness of young people, and improving access to evidence-based early intervention and prevention services within schools. She holds a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Missouri State University.
Andrea Turk has been with Community Reach Center since 2009 and currently serves as Clinical Director of Intensive Services. As Clinical Director, Andrea oversees sub-acute treatment services, assertive community treatment, Medication Assisted Treatment team, Detox services, Intensive residential Treatment, the Hospital Alternative Program and Respite services.
Andrea is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a diverse clinical background, which includes providing forensic counseling in a mental health outpatient setting and trainings to law enforcement specific to CIT and Vicarious Trauma for First Responders. She also specializes in Substance Use Disorder treatment and holds a credential for Certified Addictions Counselor III.
Andrea received her master's degree in Community Counseling at the University of Northern Colorado and her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado - Boulder.
Dr. Puma serves as Clinical Director of Collaborative Community Services at Community Reach Center. She oversees the APA-Accredited Psychological Internship and Student Training Program, Psychological Assessment, Case Management, and Intake Services.
She earned her Master's and her Doctorate of Philosophy degrees in Counseling Psychology from The University of Akron, Akron, Ohio; and completed internships at University of Notre Dame Counseling Center, Notre Dame, Indiana and Oaklawn Community Mental Health Center, Goshen, Indiana. In 2007, Dr. Puma was named Outstanding Clinical Faculty by the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center.


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Rest In The Arms Of God Series
Contributed by Robert Fa'atoia-Collins on Mar 19, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: Pain and sorrow has scar our lives each and every day, we often seek other means to comfort us and give us peace of mind. However, in Christ Alone Our Hope Is Found.
Key Verses: 94:12-19, 22, 23.
In this Psalms we find David praying to God to take revenge against his enemies, and to judge the wicked people that are so cruel to God's people. But as he closes this chapter, David praises God's comfort and loving care. He reassured us that by obeying Jesus, we will find rest in His arms.
If anyone who knows so much about enemies, is definitely David.
You can say at the start he was nearly forgotten by his family. When the prophet Samuel came to their home for the anointment of the next king. All his elder brothers were passed before the prophet, but not David. He was only remembered when the prophet Samuel ask Jesse if there is anyone else. And get this, it only happens when God said to Samuel; "none of them will I choose." (1 Sam 16:6-13)
There are times in our lives that we will be forgotten. We may work so hard in the ministry and whatever field of work or profession that you are doing. There are times we feel that we are been looked over. It maybe in your own home, your school, sports field, academic achievement, work environment etc...
Where ever it might be. I just want you to remember something. God will never forget or over-looked you. The Bible says; "even the hairs on our head is numbered by God." (Matt 10:30)
This brings me to these points:
1. Rest in the Arms of God, because He never forgets.
1. Noah (Gen 6-8)
2. Joseph (Gen 37, 39-46)
3. Moses and the children of Israel (Ex 14)
Why rest and trust in others? When at the end of the day they might betray you or forget about you. In this world we are living in, I found out that many people only think of what is best for them.
You remember the "I" factor from the beginning in the Genesis account; when Adam and Eve wanted to be like God. What about Cain and Able? How Cain thought of what is best for God but not what God wants. And so throughout the Bible you will find the "I" factor disease spread among the human race.
That's why Jesus said; "let not your heart be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in ME." (John 14:1)
I believe that the biggest killer today among people is 'STRESS'. Stress causes heart attack, high blood pressure, and obesity; addiction to narcotic drugs, broken marriage, suicide, abuse, and rape.
So many programs, seminars, educational lectures and counseling that are trying to cure all these problems. But there is only one solution. TRUST IN GOD and Rest in the Arms of Jesus because He never Forgets.
2. Rest in the Arms of God, even when we make mistake
I have spoken to a lot of young people and I have three teenages in my own home. I found out that one of the most discouraging factors that draw them away from God is "UNWORTHINESS". I believe that goes to all age group from teen to adults, and even leaders and ministers of God's work. Why? Because it is our human nature that we feel so bad and unworthy, when we make mistake. This includes committing sin against nature, others and especially God.
Many people, especially the younger generation says, they are too far in depth of sin that God can not forgive them.
God can forgive the worse of all offenders, if they confess and Trust in His forgiveness.
We are all unworthy. We all come short of the glory of God. But we can rest assure in the Arms of God because when God forgives, it's FOREVER. The Bible says; "I will cast your sins in the depth of the ocean, and I will remember no more."
Many time in our journey as people, bad things strike at the heart of happiness. And it throws our world upside down. Often times we feel so lonely, upset, angry, revenge, regrets etc.. And many of those times our vision of God is blurring.
When David's life falls apart because of the mistake he made. He pours out his heart to God for forgiveness, and he received it.
It will be the same for you and me. When we come to the Lord with all our heart, and repent from the mistake that we have done. Jesus promised that He will be faithful to forgive our trespasses, and cleanse us from all our unrighteousness.
Do you believe?
Do you trust?
then REST YOUR LIFE IN THE ARMS OF GOD because HE CARES..
Robert Fa'atoia-Collins
House of Refuge Church.
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Are you maximising the value of it in the Cost of Risk?
Insurance is one mechanism to TRANSFER the risk you aren't comfortable to RETAIN as a business or can't MANAGE to an acceptable level.
The challenge for Insurance Companies has always been to find the best risks that have the smallest amount and value of losses.
The reason for this is that they deliver a product where they don't know what "costs" will be for between 1 and 10 years - what I mean by this is what they will finally end up paying out in claims. And the most challenging are those that involve bodily injury, i.e. motor insurance, Employers Liability and Public Liability.
With the development of telematics we have seen Motor Insurers introduce "black box" technology allowing young drivers to benefit with reduced premiums if they drive well or don't drive after a certain time or those who "Drive Like a Girl" to benefit from the fact that women are safer drivers.
In Commercial Insurance the Insurance Broker is frequently the conduit to the Insurance Market and they will go to differing lengths to understand the business, its risks and how it manages them, to then be able to present it in the best light to the insurance market to obtain the optimum pricing/cover/security options.
The new factor in this equation is "risk data" which the business may be producing as a bi-product of its risk management systems and processes. Not only does this data allow businesses to understand how the business and its business units are performing, to Insurance Companies, this information can be gold-dust when it comes to risk selection and pricing, particularly if a business has previously suffered increased insurance costs due to poor claims experience.
So where is this data, here are three examples.
Any business using HS(G) 65 to benchmark their Health and Safety will be able to provide performance scores across different elements of their H&S arrangements
E Learning systems produce considerable amounts of information on training and competency and some also identify risk exposures - important data in terms of Claims Defensibility
System based H&S management systems (such as BCARM) produce quantitative risk data on a daily basis about how the business is managing its risk
And this data won't just help influence Risk Transfer; we have seen client's use it to drive business unit KPI performance and safety culture, in supply chain management and even as part of Due Diligence.


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text: Acupuncture can do some amazing things for cancer patients: reducing pain, helping the muscle cramps, eliminating nausea, improving digestion, helping peripheral neuropathy, working on the areas that have been radiated. There's more, but you get the idea. It can help the fatigue, and improve recovery post chemotherapy. Here's one small piece of info (there's so much out there) about this...because it really helps, and science has proven that!


text: I did a family shoot a couple weeks ago of my friends Mike and Andrea and their children. They are a very cool little family and live just outside of town. Mike brews his own beer made from birch syrup. I keep telling him to start selling it because, well, it is awesome! We had a good couple hours together shooting in and around their rustic yard. This shot reminds me of a throwback to those family snapshots from the 70's. To me, it is very much a representation of who they are: simple, good-hearted people offering a unique childhood for their kids. Thanks for the great day guys – hope you like the photos!


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Of course I agree that William is not an interesting person, because the story doesn't describe what he is interesting.
As he wrote, he doesn't go out muh, he doesn't dance, He hasn't got many friends. He has a talk with only 2 persons (his wife Julie and his old friend Louis). He is always jealous about Julie because she is very sociable type.
At last William killed Julie, but He was killed by Poldy (probably Julie's mind).
Anyway, I think he is not interesting but terrible.


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Today is Sunday; another day of free writing! I have been making some decisions. The decisions are about my health; my job, my crafty wares and what paper to use to make my own envelopes. As I have mentioned before; Mom is a card maker and she has many tools to help her create her beautiful cards. She has recently bought an envelope maker. I am thinking about borrowing it off Mom and making my own envelopes for my LEP and IGGPPC letter writing. It could save me a little bit of money.
I have been thinking about using magazines and newspapers to create them; but I am worried that the newspaper may not be thick enough to be posted abroad. Mom has got some card that she does not want to use; it is 180 GSM – I don't even know if that is even too tick or thin?!


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Reviews by Ken Burke
In this, our first posting of 2015 and the 3rd one into our 4th year of operation (Pat Craig—on the left in the little photo to your right—and I debuted this venture on December 12, 2011) my goal is to catch up on some of the current holiday/awards contenders-fare after having taken a luxurious week off, so there's no common theme among these chosen 5, they're just what I've seen lately, presented in my (keen!) estimation of descending order of quality, delivered to you in somewhat shorter fashion for each one than my usual lengthy enunciations so as to not require you to still be reading this until 2016 (with the review flow compressing a bit as my interests in the particular subject matter wanes). Also, 3 of these are based on real-life/biography-situations with the other 2 being adaptations of a play or an earlier movie; yet, I have the advantage (?) of not having seen any of this previous material so my judgments are only about what's on the screen currently, although you may have to take that into account based on your knowledge of these various backstories as we navigate through the (insightful, of course) commentary. But first, the usual boilerplate stuff that you love so much …
But one more thing first: If you'd like to Like us on Facebook you're welcome to find us on our Film Reviews from Two Guys in the Dark page by typing that name into their "Search for people, places and things" box or just Google https://www.facebook.com/filmreviewsfrom twoguysinthedark. We appreciate your support whenever and however you can offer it!]
Artists marry, supposedly in mutual support, but as her strange portraits start selling he takes credit until she's had enough of the ruse and him; based on real events.
Just to make a bunch of long stories a bit shorter, The Baker and his Wife finally gather up all the needed items so not only is their curse lifted but also The Witch returns to the appearance of her younger self, both Princes get their respective honeys, and Jack brings riches from above after climbing the magic beanstalk, robbing the giant in the sky, then chopping down the stalk which kills his pursuer. However, in the second half of this extended story, not much is "happily ever after" after all, as Cinderella tires of her preening, cheating Prince ("raised to be charming, not sincere"), The Witch has lost her powers then brings a curse upon herself to regain them and be swallowed up by the ground, Rapunzel leaves with her Prince rather than reconciling with her "stepmother" Witch, the Giant's Wife (Frances de la Tour) comes down another hefty beanstalk (from another of the trove of magic legumes) to take revenge on Jack, while death claims many of the characters: The Baker's Wife, Red Riding Hood's mother and grandmother, Jack's Mother. The remaining major characters huddle together in an attempt to learn something useful from their various fears and mistakes as they press on into an unknown future where they'll need to work together to survive.


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I'm Beth Tanner
Born in Eastern North Carolina, my parents owned their own pharmacy and taught me the importance of hard work and service to my community. As a childhood cancer survivor, I learned perserverance through difficulty. As a mother to a child with special needs, I understand compassion and the importance of fairness.
For over a decade, I have stood beside my clients to provide them the advice and representation they needed to navigate difficult circumstances. I have defended clients' rights and reputations in court, and I have helped them figure out the best plans for their families.
As a public servant, I represented fellow state employees and worked alongside state leaders. Today, at the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission, I strive to ensure justice has been delivered fairly.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Brentley, for 15 years. I'm a mother to two amazing daughters and three loving rescue pets. Besides work, you can find me most weeks at my clogging class at Graceful Expressions in downtown Cary or on one of our county's many greenways, out for a run.
Beth's Judicial Philosophy
Experienced. Dedicated. Fair.
Judges should be EXPERIENCED in the law.
Judges should be DEDICATED to public service.
Judges should be FAIR in their application of the law.
I am experienced in the law, I am dedicated to public service, and I will apply the law fairly to the people who come before me. I would be honored to continue my public service as a District Court Judge in Wake County, and I humbly ask for your vote.
Professional Background
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, LLP, Associate Attorney
Representation of healthcare providers and businesses in civil litigation
Family Law
North Carolina Department of Justice, Assistant Attorney General
Representation of the Department of Public Safety in federal district court, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and in state courts
North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Assistant General Counsel
Advised the Department in the areas of prisons, healthcare administration, probation, government contracts, employment, education, the Governor's Crime Commission, and juvenile matters
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Neutral investigation of post-conviction claims of innocence to ensure the innocent as well as the guilty receive justice
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Sports fans are in for a real treat as New Zealand's second city once again bags a bounty of big name stars for New Year tennis tournament ASB Classic. Even non-sports fan will likely recognise a number of the athletes, most notably US superstar Venus Williams. One of the greatest tennis players of the modern era, Williams has seven Grand Slam singles titles to her name, 14 major doubles titles and four Olympic golds. Only one other player currently on the circuit boasts more WTA singles titles, and that's her superstar sister, Serena. Venus's tally currently stands at 49.
"It's great to have Venus back," says tournament director, Karl Budge. "She has been a special part of this tournament for a number of years and we missed her this year. She is still at the top of the game and how good would it be if she could capture career title number 50 here in Auckland?"
"The ASB Classic continues to attract some of the world's top tennis players," adds Mark Graham, head of sponsorship at ASB. "We're looking forward to a fantastic two weeks of tennis in Auckland over the summer."
Other top names taking to the ASB court include defending champions Roberto Bautista Agut and world number nine Julia Goerges—a Wimbledon semi-finalist in July. Tomas Berdych, one of the past decade's most successful players and one of only three men to have beaten all the 'big four'—Federer, Nadal, Djokovic and Murray—will make his Auckland debut. "In any other era, he would be a multiple Grand Slam champion," says Budge. "We have chased Tomas every year that I have been tournament director, and we can't wait to see him finally play here."
Women's world number two Caroline Wozniacki will try and go one better than her loss in last year's final when she makes her fifth appearance in Auckland. Budge is beaming about having her back. "Along with Venus we have two global superstars who we know play their best tennis at the ASB Classic," says the tournament director.
One to especially watch out for is South Korean sensation Hyeon Chung who earlier this year reached the Australian Open having seen off world number four Alexander Zverev, and Novak Djokovic. "Chung has lived up to the hype and high expectations after winning the inaugural Next Gen ATP Tour Finals last year," says Budge. "Not only did he have this spectacular run at the Australian Open, he continued that form throughout the biggest tour events of the year."
The tournament runs from 31 December until 12 January (women play the first week, men the second), with a change to the scheduling meaning the first couple of days will just be twilight sessions—what a way to kick off some New Year celebrations! "It provides a better opportunity for people to get out and watch, you can do things in the day and watch matches later in the evening," Budge says. "The final will be on a much more friendly time on a Sunday, so it makes a better story for fans, players and the ASB Classic too."
The ASB Classic has established itself as not only a world-class festival of tennis, but a world-class event full stop, with exciting brand partnerships aplenty. Its extensive entertainment programme even includes appearances from celebrity chefs. The tournament continued growth in sales and international broadcast viewership to more than 94 million in 2018.
Budge says his team are thrilled to welcome Jaguar to their family of sponsors. "Like us, they have won global awards for best in class and I think the brand perfectly aligns to ours," he says. "Power, performance and that unmistakable elegance of Jaguar. Auckland traffic hasn't been so bad of late!"
A range of Jaguars will be showcased along Tennis Lane, including the first public appearance by the I-Pace, the manufacturer's first all-electric car. The players will also be ferried to and from the venue in the luxury motors.
"We're incredibly enthusiastic about picking up the mantle of official vehicle partner," says general manager of Jaguar NZ, Steve Kenchington, "and providing meaningful contribution to the development of New Zealand tennis on the world stage."
An area called The Serve will host pop-up bars and eateries and a pair of giant screens means you won't miss any of the action while kicking back. The all-new Moet & Chandon Racquet Club offers a premium poolside experience where guest can enjoy VIP cabanas sipping champagne and dining on dishes created by super chef Martin Bosley.
"We're thrilled to be able to build on past year's Moet Ice Lunch and introduce an exciting new Moet Ice pool party to the mix," says Ali Campbell, senior brand manager at Moet & Chandon. "It's the perfect way to celebrate two weeks of tennis, and fully enjoy the tournament's top-class off-court experience."
Before the centre court action on 5 January, Moet and Working Style will team up for a "playful poolside runway show" showcasing some summer collections. "Tennis is synonymous with summer fashion, so it's the perfect way to showcase our summer designs," says Chris Dobbs, Working Style's managing director.
Expect some mouth-watering, thirst-busting cocktails and mocktails courtesy of East Imperial, who have teamed up with Jaguar, while the car brand has also created an exciting new app called Ace Pace that will measure the quality of your serve, with some super exciting prizes to follow. The best servers will be invited to test their driving skills against some of the tennis stars along a Smart Cone course, and as for the overall winner of that? They'll bag tickets to Wimbledon.
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Work in progress – This album is an honest and vulnerable journey through being misunderstood, struggling with communicating and coming to terms with being autistic and learning to embrace who I am and what I have inside.
Music and song writing is my way of voicing what is on my heart, it is when I feel most effective in communication. My heart behind this album is to give a frank view of some of the struggles and challenges I have faced over the years and to show others that they are not on their own, but most importantly remind them that they are not made wrong, they are not a mistake. It's also to encourage others to look deeper than what is on the surface - to become people who look for the diamonds in the rough.
The album is called 'Work in progress', because that is my reality. We are all works in progress and I have gone from initially understanding and embracing being autistic, to learning how to overcome the challenges that I face rather than defeated by them and no longer be crippled by them but overcome them. My faith is a hugely important aspect of all of this, as I daily rely on God's goodness and strength, and have seen so many breakthroughs. Yet it is a continuing journey.
The songs cover situations, or responses that I have journeyed through and I truly hope will reach and touch many people.
Autism is a word that helps me understand how I work, why I process things in certain ways and helps me learn how to overcome many of these challenges. But it is not who I am, or the definition of me. This album, as well as a vulnerable journey, is a celebration of coming to a place of peace and joy in who I am, in feeling secure of my identity and in what I have to offer.
I am asking you to get behind me in this journey. Writing songs and recording albums for me is not foremost about trying to make a music career, it is about having a message to share, about having a voice, and reaching out to others. My heart is to use what I make from my music to feed into others - sowing seeds and watching them grow and giving people opportunities where others may well have passed them by.
I already work alongside several gifted songwriters, writers and musicians and I long to multiply this work, as well as seeing more understanding and acceptance of autism and differences - seeing people valued as human beings, no matter the differences. My heart is one to encourage and lift up others. I would truly love your support. I am self-funded, and rely on peoples' generosity.
Whatever you are able to give I am so grateful.


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Coach: Ryan Bader can finish Daniel Cormier in champ-champ superfight
Article Published by: mmafighting.com Daniel Cormier became the first man to win light heavyweight and heavyweight belts simultaneously in the UFC. Shortly after, Ryan Bader conquered both titles under the Bellator banner with an impeccable run at the heavyweight tournament. Bader won the 205-pound gold in his...Read More


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Entry 1 Edit
Unlock: To unlock, complete the mission "????".Kuroda Nagamasa, sometimes known as "Kichibei", was a general under the Toyotomi clan. The son of Kuroda Kanbei, Nagamasa was entrusted to Hideyoshi as a child hostage. When Kanbei was captured by enemy forces, however, Oda Nobunaga suspected him of treachery and ordered Nagamasa killed. It was only quick thinking on the part of Takenaka Hanbei that saved him. After coming of age, Nagamasa made his name fighting alongside his father Hideyoshi at Shizugatake and during the conquest of Kyushu. As a leader on the front lines, his opinions often clash with those of Ishida Mitsunari, who provided support from the rear. Since he also believes that his father's removal from the centre of power was due to slander by Mitsunari, he bears a grudge against him.
Entry 2 Edit
Unlock: To unlock, complete the mission "????".Nagamasa is a good person who wears his heart on his sleeve, and gets along well with new people. He does have some of his father's political genius, being involved in the plotting of the Mohri clan, but he prefers to face his enemies face-to-face like a warrior. He is driven by a constant, urgent desire to live up to the expectations of his father and earn his approval through great deeds.
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Unlock: To unlock, complete the mission Kuroda's Determination.At the Battle of Sekigahara, Nagamasa wore an unusual "Ichinotani" hemlet instead of his usual horned design. "Ichinotani" refers to the battlefield of yore when Minamoto no Yoshitsune's surprise attack defeated the Heike. Nagamasa's helmet evoked it with a striking design in a prayer for victory. It was said to have been designed by Takenaka Hanbei, the man who saved Nagamasa's life, and Nagamasa apparently wore it to symbolise his vow to Takenaka that he would be victorious.
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Unlock: To unlock, complete the mission "????".Nagamasa and Mitsunari were at odds for a long time, but when Mitsunari lost and was captured after the Battle of Sekigahara, Nagamasa had no words of abuse or contempt for him. When Mitsunari was sentenced to death, Nagamasa is said to have recognised the man's depth of feeling and acceptance of his fate, placing his own coat on Mitsunari's shoulders as a gesture from one warrior to another. Nagamasa himself was granted a vast fiefdom by Tokugawa leyasu for his unparalleled service at the Battle of Sekigahara—he had finally lived up to his father's expectations.
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The association of Catholic bishops in Africa will from tomorrow, July 21, commence a weeklong activities in Kampala, Uganda to mark its 50th anniversary as a continental body.
They would also use the occasion to pray for peace, progress and unity for the continent as well as review its activities in the last 50 years of its existence.
The bishops under the umbrella of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar will also hold its 18th plenary assembly during the period before departing to their dioceses on July 29th.
Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of the Catholic Diocese of Oyo and Bishop spokesman for the continental body disclosed this in a press statement to the News Agency of Nigeria.
Badejo said that the theme for the plenary assembly is: "Church-Family of God in Africa, Celebrate Your Jubilee! Proclaim Jesus Christ Your Saviour".
He said that the assembly would also discuss religious, socioeconomic and political issues affecting the continent in relation to the world.
According to him, no fewer than 300 delegates which will include representatives from the Vatican, cardinals, bishops, priests, the lay faithful, the Catholic media practitioners and other dignitaries from the continent will participate.
He said that they would deliberate on how far the Church had come in its evangelizing mission in the last 50 years and chart the way forward for the next 50 years.
He said: "The deliberations of the assembly will also lead to the finalization of the "Kampala Document".
"This is a pastoral document which will review the journey of SECAM over the past 50 years and will give direction on where the Church in Africa should be in the next 50 years, in terms of pastoral choices and priorities."
He added that copies of the documents would be made available to the public in the various major languages being spoken in Africa.
He said that the bishops would end the assembly with a solemn Mass at the Uganda Martyrs Shrine, Namugongo, Kampala, on Sunday, July 28, 2019.
Badejo said that SECAM was born out of the desire of the African Bishops who attended the Second Vatican Council between (1962-1965), to establish a forum from which the Church in Africa could speak with one voice.
He added that the idea was concretised in July 1969, during the visit of Pope Paul VI to Kampala (Uganda); being the first time a Pope was visiting sub-Saharan Africa.
He said: "The African Bishops then saw it as an opportune occasion to launch the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar.
"Fifty years later, on 29th of July 2018, SECAM launched the SECAM Golden Jubilee Celebration Year on the theme, "Church-family of God in Africa, Celebrate your Jubilee! Proclaim Jesus Christ your Saviour.
"It was a deliberate decision to have an entire year of prayerful preparation from July 2018 toward the Golden Jubilee in July 2019.
"The year has, thus, been a period of thanksgiving, celebration of the progress made, repentance/conversion, reconciliation and a renewal of commitment to witnessing to Christ in Africa, Madagascar and the Islands."


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Join the Sierra Nevada Region PCA at Greater Nevada Field to enjoy a baseball game between the Reno Aces and the Sacramento River Cats on Wednesday, July 4 at 6:00pm (game time 6:35pm). We will have reserved group seating in the Coors Light Party Zone. Fourth of July fireworks show after the game. Cost is $30 per person and includes a delicious buffet.
-Fresh-off-the-grill barbecue-rubbed chicken
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Grimes has just released the video for "Go" — her Endless Playlist approved track (featuring Blood Diamonds) that was originally intended for Rihanna (but rejected). The clip, directed by Claire Boucher and her brother Mac under the name Roco-Prime, is a fantasy clip inspired by Dante's "Inferno," but looking very much like something out of Game of Thrones, or as we like to call it, Grimes of Thrones.
Grimes says of the video: "It's our take on Dante's inferno. The circles of hell reflect more contemporary issues though. We shot a bunch at the salton sea which is basically an apocalyptic wasteland filled with dead fish because of human carelessness, the bullet hole hallway a la korn freak on a leash etc etc. If you look closely you can find clues. Haha, but in the usual fashion it is also abstract enough to just be a trippy visual accompaniment to the song."
Check it out below.