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The educational journey
Refuge. Over the last two years numerous teaching resources have been developed for children to address the subject of refuge and forced migration. Entities and schools are looking at how to build on them during the next school year.
Over the last two years, organisations have generated numerous resources to work with in classrooms and informal education centres based around the subject of refuge and forced migration. The idea is to generate critical and informed perspectives, allowing people to understand the causes and consequences of a global reality, but which is connected at a local level. Entities and education centres are evaluating the impact of the material and looking at ways to collaborate more as a network. The goal for all involved is the same: to create an educational journey which prompts transformational action.
Refuge was a very relevant theme during the 2016-2017 school year. It was the theme for the public audience with the city's youth and also led to the creation of the Obrim Fronteres educational support network for refugees. The Entreterres teaching guide was also produced and the awareness campaign 'Persones que es mouen' was developed. Looking ahead to September, the city's education centres now have plenty of classroom materials to work with on the theme. The materials are also highly varied, to the point where experts assert that the challenge is no longer to generate more, but rather to evaluate their impact, strengthen them and promote them.
"I think everything is covered in terms of materials, unless there's a collective or theme which isn't being covered much", notes David Yubraham Sánchez, a specialist in education for social transformation with the entity Metges del Món.
Metges del Món started the 'Persones que es mouen' campaign in the spring. In order not to influence aspects already being worked on, the entity avoided centring on the causes of forced displacement and focused on what goes on here. In this sense, the campaign offers a reflection on borders which is very broad. That means the state's physical borders, as well as other internal or more invisible borders which hamper social harmony and the dignified reception of people arriving, whether in terms of health, rights or gender.
"What worried us was the people who arrived and were already here", explains Sánchez. "What we say that it's not just a matter of 'welcome refugees', but rather a series of little things, in terms of services and residency, which in the end mean you're received with dignity or not. From how you're treated by your neighbours to how you're treated when you to enrol your child at school".
'Persones que es mouen' coincides with a number of other educational resources in that it's a free download and has activities with the underlying aim of mobilising people. As with Entreterres, an educational guide on migration in the Mediterranean developed by EduXarxa at the request of the International Civil Service (SCI) and the Stop Mare Mortum platform, the key question on the educational journey is "What can I do?".
Entreterres, which has been available online since November 2016, came about due to the demand at informal education centres and the Barcelona Youth Council and the Catalan National Youth Council. The two councils have helped fund the guide with collaboration from the Catalan scouts and guides movement, the Catalan Cooperation and Development Fund and the City Council.
"The subject of refuge came up a lot on the news and people thought about what they could do about it. The aim of the guide is for everyone to be able to have critical tools to understand what's going on, analyse the news properly and more than anything see what you can do from home, without believing you have to go away to do something to change the situation", explains Júlia Granell, a project specialist with SCI.
The guide is divided into five man subject blocks (Mare Mortum, Human Rights, Racism, Gender and LGBTI and Social Transformation). Each section offers activities by age groups (from 9 to 12 years old, from 13 to 18 and from 17 upwards) and concludes with a call for reflection, creation and action.
The SCI and Stop Mare Mortum are working within the context of Lafede.cat to share the work carried out with everyone making educational resources focusing on refuge and migration. The idea is to be able to reach people who are to use them, from teachers to free time monitors.
The Obrim Fronteres educational network is doing similar work. The network was set up in July 2016 by the Assemblea Groga de Gràcia and the social platform Barri Obert, with the support of EduAlter, and acts as a place for sharing experiences and materials. In September the idea is to open up spaces for reflection, to evaluate how refuge is dealt with in the classroom and which resources are of most interest. The platform also wants to promote joint work between education centres and entities within a district framework, something which is being done more in Nou Barris, Sarrià, Gràcia and Sants.
"There are plenty of materials, but sometimes there needs to be more contact between schools and entities. The network has that purpose a bit. We haven't generated materials, but we generate contacts. It's about getting the materials into schools, so that they can work with them in their own way", explains Brenda Bär, member of Obrim Fornteres and specialist with the Fundació Jaume Bofill.
Sharing materials and evaluating their effect was also the aim of the meeting 'Ciutats obertes, educació integradora' [open cities, integrating education], organised in June by the Asamblea de Cooperación Por la Paz (ACPP) at the Faculty of Law at the University of Barcelona. The event brought together entities, education centres and institutions involved in awareness on the humanitarian crisis of refugees, including Obrim Fornteres and Metges del Món.
Carol Pujadas, a specialist in social intervention with the ACPP, stresses the fact that secondary school students also took part. "We wanted feedback from youngsters, to get their take on the crisis", she affirms. "In all, the meeting meant we were able to see how we're doing, if we're being effective or not. Lots and lots of things have been done and we need to establish some order and organise ourselves", she adds.
Some of the many conclusions from the meeting identified the need to generate a stronger network between organisations and centres; to work on media coverage and how it affects perceptions; to include action linking to co-responsibility among the reception society, and to work on shared experiences between youngsters and migrants.
Organisations are also looking for ways to provide continuity for the projects they have developed and prevent them from underperforming. For instance, the SCI and Stop Mare Mortum are planning training for teachers in the autumn, as well as those organising informal education, to show them how to use Entreterres with their groups.
Metges del Món have opted for a self-learning project (APS) focusing on the rights of migrants and refugees in the city. "We have this material, which is a universe which includes everything. The aim is to generate more of a multiplying effect and for education centres to be able to reflect deeper and design some sort of action", notes Sánchez.
APS is an educational methodology which is closely linked to the tradition of centres which use single projects combining self-learning with serving the community. Those taking part learn while they work on real needs around them, with the goal of addressing them and improving things.
Bär, who offers advice on this methodology for entities working in the sphere of cooperation and global justice and education centres as part of an agreement between the City Council and the Fundació Jaume Bofill, gives an example by way of clarification: "The blood bank used to run information campaigns to get donors. Now it's children at primary and secondary schools who organise the campaign, with content to be worked on: the circulation system, blood groups, etc. They learn about it by doing something which is connected".
"That adds up for cooperation and global justice entities, because what goes on at a general level is connected to here and we're also partly responsible. For schools, the idea is to overcome occasional activity and work on it by associating it to the curriculum which children are working with. It allows youngsters to be involved, and that's very motivating", she explains. "APS projects enable you to get past that paralysing feeling that what's going on is terrible, and think about what you can do about it".
To that end, organisations and education centres have developed projects based around gender, the environment, racism and stereotypes. This year, affirms Bär, and also due to the fact that the public audience with the city's youth also focused on refuge, lots of work has been done on the subject and some interesting projects have come up. Some of those she mentions include 'Aprenent a mirar, trencant murs invisibles', by the Fundació Proide and the La Salle schools, and the theatre play La patera, which was worked on by secondary school students and the Institut Les Corts during history and geography classes and was later performed for relatives and other schools. "Youngsters are keen to go further", she asserts.
"Refugi: el rostre de les xifres". Material educatiu de l'exposició organitzada pel Consell Municipal d'Immigració de Barcelona
"Persones que es mouen". Metges del Món
"Entreterres". Guia i propostes pedagògica del Servei Civil Internacional i Stop Mare Mortum
"El dret d'asil: totes les persones podem ser refugiades". Maleta pedagògica de la Comissió Catalana d'Ajuda al Refugiat
"Jo em dic Brisa, i tu?". Itineraris sobre refugi i asil per a l'educació primària i en el lleure
"L'amic meu". Llibre sobre el viatge dels refugiats explicat i dibuixat per infants. Open Cultural Center
Obrim Fronteres: Web de la Xarxa Educativa en Suport a les Persones Refugiades
Centre de recursos per a una educació transformadora. Lafede.cat
Banc de recursos. Escola de Cultura de Pau de la UAB (ECP)
Com és la realitat d'una persona refugiada? Fundació Solidaritat Universitat de Barcelona


YAY! After a week of working on my new layout, features, and content, today is the day that I am proud to show you what I have been working on. It is all the same content, just more of it. There will be more videos, more recipes, and more honesty as I become Mom again. Also you will notice a few new features that I am super excited about.
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Former Giant Hakeem Nicks To Sign With Titans
By The P,
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Mike GarafoloVerified account @MikeGarafolo
Teams interested in WR Hakeem Nicks have been informed he'll be signing with the Titans.
Location:Woodsville, NH
Will he have Winston throwing to him?......
Herc
i really think the rivers trade is going to happen
Another 1 year deal.
Looks like we should be pretty happy the giants didn't re-sign Nicks to some long deal.
I feel bad but...
Location:Twilight Zone
I'm glad he peaked as a Giant and we kept Cruz instead.
BleedinBlue
He had a hell of a rookie year. But it was all downhill from there. And to think we the fans thought we should offer him more than Cruz.
The coaches know who has a work ethic and who is going to dig deeper for the glory. Nicks lost interest somewhere along the line.
I'm not sure if he lost interest as much as Coughlin ran him into the ground.
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Location:Alpine, NJ
He had a hell of a rookie year. But it was all downhill from there. And to think we the fans thought we should offer him more than Cruz.The coaches know who has a work ethic and who is going to dig deeper for the glory. Nicks lost interest somewhere along the line.
All downhill after his rookie year?
2011 was magical, then after week 2 of 2012 he was never the same.
Best of luck Hakeem!
One of my favorite players ever!
Lol yeah that Cruz deal is working out great. Hopefully he isn't shat on too hard around here next offseason because he's no longer wearing blue and red
RandolphScott
Section MODs
Location:Queens, NY.
lol, wut?
No he lost interest.
I just don't understand why another player's deal makes any difference... Cruz performed.. and therefore earned his payday... we can argue about how much all we want but at the end of the day... he did the job... earned a paycheck.. a totally logical sequence of events... Cruz was paid shit under his original contract... same thing with Nicks.. his rookie deal hadn't expired yet... and he decided to mail it in...
Are we really arguing over Nicks' status still.... really?
I didn't say a word about nicks, and I didn't make the thread(the only thread about a player who hasn't been here since 2013 mind you, so why don't you ask OP why he made it) I'm talking about Cruz, and I didnt bring him up either. I'm responding to OTHER people who brought up Cruz first. So why the fuck are you focusing on me?
cruz is a slot guy making #1 receiver money whose production has literally gone down every single season. Now he's suffered a horrific injury. The Giants are not getting what they paid for. It's funny that you have a "what have you done for me lately" attitude towards every giant except Cruz and "Richie" seubert
I made the thread because I thought giants fans may care about a former giant player signed.
And where are the others?
I didn't make this one but heres one about Zack Bowman signing:
http://www.sportswrath.com/index.php?showtopic=51792
same but Paysinger:
I made one about Cofield being released:
didn't make this but about a former giant retiring:
one tree made last year about the texans releasing andre brown:
Nicks is a former big time giant. What's the problem with me posting where he signed?
I don't have a problem with it. Nas does. For whatever reason I'm accountable for it despite not even talking about him
Oh ok. I misinterpreted your inquiry.
Location:Haggard Ass Backwoods, NY
100% healthy Cruz played like absolute fucking garbage the beginning of 2014, too.
NightFire
Nicks is better than Randle.
I think he is just banged up and instead of going all out he is protecting himself which would be fine if he was a faster player. Simply doesn't get the separation anymore. Couldn't question his work ethic, I'll choose my life and health over any job.
No need to get all upset... I wasn't trying to be hostile towards you.. never have been.
Now, addressing your grievances:
- A thread about Nicks in which you take a shot at Cruz..... We ALL know what you thought of Nicks and what you think of Cruz... not hard for me or anyone to add 2 and 2 together. Nicks played great then he mailed it... that's his fucking problem. Cruz played great and cashed in... THEN he got injured. It's an unfortunate circumstance but no one can accuse Cruz of mailing it in. I can't be mad at the guy who got a huge payday that he earned... Nicks had the very same chance... and he went the other way. I do hold players accountable... which is Why I was happy to see Rolle go despite not having a replacement...
- I'm not sure what Richie Suebert has to do any of this. I think most if not all of us think of him as a blue collar player who did very well for the team.

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The Supreme Court of Ghana is the highest judicial body in Ghana.  Ghana's 1992 constitution guarantees the independence and separation of the Judiciary from the Legislative and the Executive arms of government.

History

The Supreme Court was established by the Supreme Court Ordinance (1876) as the highest tribunal in the Gold Coast (now Ghana) during the colonial era. Appeals from the Supreme Court of the Gold Coast went to the West African Court of Appeal (WACA) established in 1866. Ghana withdrew from WACA following independence, then abolished appeals to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London in 1960. After the military coup d'état of February 24, 1966, the National Liberation Council (NLC), by the Courts Decree, 1966 (NLCD.84) abolished the Supreme Court and vested judicial power in two sets of courts: the Superior Court of Judicature and the inferior courts. This was reversed by Article 102(4) of the 1969 constitution establishing the second republic. After the  coup on January 13, 1972, the Supreme Court was again abolished by the National Redemption Council with the reason that the 1969 constitution had been suspended and so there was no need for a court to "interpret and enforce it". Its functions were transferred to the Court of Appeal. This was again reverted by the 1979 constitution when the third republic was established on September 24, 1979. The Supreme Court was left intact after the December 31, 1981 coup by the Provisional National Defence Council, though it made changes to the court system by introducing public tribunals.

On July 2, 2013 the Supreme Court sentenced the editor-in-chief of the Daily Searchlight newspaper, Ken Kuranchie, to 10 days in prison for calling the 9 Justices hypocritical and selective.

Current status

The 1992 constitution stipulates that the Supreme court is made up of the Chief Justice of Ghana and not less than nine other Justices of the Supreme Court. The Chief Justice is appointed by the President of Ghana acting in consultation with the Council of State and with the approval of the country's Parliament. The other Supreme Court Justices are appointed by the President acting on the advice of the Judicial Council and  in consultation with the Council of State. This must also be with the approval of Parliament. The 1992 Constitution abolished all the public tribunals established under the PNDC and created the Regional Tribunal whose chairman was equated with the High Court judges.

Justices of the Supreme Court

The following is a list of the judges of the Supreme Court. In July 2018, President Nana Akufo-Addo appointed four new judges to the Supreme Court. They were Samuel K. Marful-Sau and Agnes M.A Dordzie, both Justices of the Appeal Court, Nii Ashie Kotey, a former Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Ghana and Nene A. O. Amegatcher,  a lawyer in private practice who also a former president of the Ghana Bar Association. One of the longest serving judges of the Court, William Atuguba retired in the same month. He had been on the Supreme Court after being nominated by Jerry Rawlings in November 1995 until July 2018.
The last female Chief Justice was Sophia Akuffo. She was the last Supreme Court Judge appointed by Jerry Rawlings to retire. She retired on 20 December 2019 and was replaced by Kwasi Anin-Yeboah on 7 January 2020.
In December 2019, President Akufo-Addo appointed three new judges to the Supreme Court. They were Mariama Owusu, Lovelace Johnson and Gertrude Tokornoo. They are to replace Sophia Adinyira, Vida Akoto-Bamfo and Sophia Akuffo who have either retired or are due to retire.

Some recently retired Supreme Court Judges

Julius Ansah (July 2004 - 2020)
 Sophia Akuffo (Chief Justice of Ghana 2017-2019) - 30 November 1995 - 20 December 2019
 George Kingsley Acquah- (1995-2007)
 Francis Yaonasu Kpegah – (6 January 1993 – 2008) – Once the most senior Judge
 Prof. Tawia Modibo Ocran – (2004–2008)
 Stephen Alan Brobbey - (2002-2012)
 Prof. Samuel Kofi Date-Bah – (2003-2013)
 Mrs Georgina Theodora Wood – (12 November 2002 – June 2017) and Chief Justice between 15 June 2007 and June 2017.
Rose Constance Owusu – (since 11 June 2008 - August 2014
Joseph Bawa Akamba – (11 Nov 2012 to 2017)
William A. Atuguba (30 November 1995 - 1 July 2018)
 Kweku Etrew Amua-Sekyi
Mrs Sophia Ophilia Adjeibea Adinyira (2006 – July 2019)
 Vida Akoto-Bamfo  (October 2009 to February 2019)
 Alfred Anthony Benin (11 November 2012 - January 2020
Nasiru Sulemana Gbadegbe (October 2009 — December 2020)

List of Chief Justices of the Supreme Court

Since its inception in 1876, the Supreme Court has had 27 Chief Justices.

See also

Judiciary of Ghana
Chief Justice of Ghana
General Legal Council

References

External links

Official Website of the Judicial Service of Ghana
Ghana Constitution
Parliament of Ghana Website
GhanaReview.com

Ghana
Judiciary of Ghana
Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana

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Mario Humberto De Luna Saucedo est un footballeur mexicain né le  à Aguascalientes. Il évolue au poste de défenseur avec les Chivas de Guadalajara.

Biographie

Mario de Luna a atteint la finale de la Copa Libertadores 2010 avec le club des Chivas de Guadalajara.

Palmarès
 Finaliste de la Copa Libertadores 2010 avec les Chivas de Guadalajara

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Naissance à Aguascalientes
Naissance en janvier 1988
Footballeur mexicain
Joueur du CD Guadalajara


Do you know what URL is requested by the spell checker?
Is it a POST or GET request?
I've tried to find some answers and after doing some research I believe the wp default spell checker uses the Google spell checker api.
and I think it might use a GET request as far as I can gather, but I assumed that from scanning other peoples codes online so I could be wrong.
Does that help at all ?
# Don't match internal sub requests (eg. to /index.php).
Thanks... I see what you mean, but at the moment I am not using any plugin to perform the spell check, so the fix doesn't solve the issue. The spell check feature is just included in W.P 2.8.4 and I believe uses the google api..according to this..
However, the spell checker that wordpress uses for all its own hosted sites is called 'After the Deadline'. This isn't included as standard in self hosted sites like mine but there is an 'after the deadline' plug in that I could use which would mean the spell checker would then be operating from the plugin folder, making your fix work.
I'm happy to try this out as a work around, but if you'd rather solve the original spellcheck issue without implementing the plugin then I'm happy to keep trying.
list all the Wordpress directories (because according to the thread you linked to the spell checker runs from /wp-includes/js/tinymce/plugins/spellchecker/classes/GoogleSpell.php).
Excellent, I put (wp-admin|wp-content|wp-includes) as you suggested and the spell checker works fine now.
If I get any more problems I will keep adding files to that section to exempt them from the code in future.
Thanks richard, you are a real star and I really appreciate all the help you've given.
I'd be in a complete mess without it.


When I drove out to Vegas for a couple of nights this week, I wasn't looking for Christmas. But in my travels across the desert, I stumbled upon it.
Of course one of the main draws of Vegas for me is the lights, but normally I find them in the form of the city's neon signs, or perhaps its classic pinball machines.
I was looking for some more offbeat touristy things to do during my second solo visit to Vegas, so I left and headed east for the suburb of Henderson, where visitors can tour the Ethel M Chocolate Factory. I watched them drizzle chocolate-covered apples from behind a glass window. I witnessed the demolding of the finished chocolates. It wasn't that interesting.
But outside the factory, there is a cactus garden ripe for ambling during the day, and lit up like a Christmas tree at this time of year at night.
"You could just come here even without the kids..." I heard one of the visitors say. They were all marveling at the display. I snickered.
Indeed, what Ethel M's calls "Cactus Lights" brings together two of my favorite things: Christmas and the desert, a delicious combination.
...making even the prickliest, spiniest plant a welcoming, softly lit attraction.
...but it felt like Christmas.
I wish I could walk around that garden all night, every night, all year long.


David Chilvers is the Managing Director of David Chilvers Associates, a consultancy company providing data and analytic services. He is a qualified statistician, with a Distinction in a M.SC from the London School of Economics. His initial career was as a statistician and OR Analyst and he became a Chartered Engineer in 1988 for work undertaken in software engineering.
David has worked in market research since 1980 and was recently made a Fellow of the Market Research Society for his contribution of the industry generally and segmentation analysis specifically.
He has given papers at the Market Research Society Conference (in 1981, 1993 and 2005) and at conferences run by the Media Research Group and the Association of Survey Computing, among others. He has published articles in Admap, the International Journal of Market Research and Marketing Week.
From 2008 until its demise he was the segmentation adviser to the COI. Since 2011 he has been a statistical mentor to the research team at Ofcom.
From 2005 until 2010, he was Managing Director of Continental Research, a full service market research agency. In 2010, the agency merged with BDRC and he took a gentle path into part time work with the company and retired in early 2013. He now runs a consultancy business (David Chilvers Associates) which specialises in Data, Consultancy and Analysis.
During his career in research and consultancy he has worked for a wide range of clients including Barclays, NatWest, Norwich Union, Channel 4, Sky, National Geographic, McCann, Ogilvy, Saatchis, BT, Royal Mail and the Food Standards Agency to name but a few.
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Pet owners from the Mercedes area are reminded that a city's animal control ordinance is being enforced so having cats and dogs is going to be somewhat different than what they used to.
The ruling has been in effect since May 2018 but a section of the ordinance went into effect on January 1.
That is about implanting a microchip on all pets.
However, the city's public works department is still in the process of getting the devices and will make an announcement when they get them.
The city implemented the ordinance in an attempt to reduce animal bites, decrease the population of strays (domestic) animals, reduce the rampant running of dogs and to provide a better quality of life for all pets.
Remember that many stray animals are put to sleep if no one claims them after a period of time.
Jose Figueroa, the city's public works director who oversees the animal control office, said failing to comply with the ordinance carries an initial fine of $50.
Under the ordinance, all cats and dogs over the age of 16 weeks must be licensed unless they live within city limits for more than 60 days or in an animal shelter or impoundment facility or in a licensed kennel.
All licenses can only be issued by the public works department and would only be provided to pets with proof of rabies vaccination from a certified veterinarian.
A license costs $10, and there are waivers for animals serving the blind or deaf; or dogs trained for government use.
Another point of the ordinance states a resident, tenant and/or owner can only harbor or oversees a maximum of four dogs over the age of six months old.
Owners of five or more dogs may apply for a kennel license but a commercial zoning is required as well as strict sanitary requirements.
A pet owner is responsible for keeping proper sanitary conditions for the animals, free of accumulated waste, debris, pests, fleas and ticks.
Also, it's strictly forbidden to use tethering as a primary method of confinement and to transport or carry on any public roadway any animals in a motor vehicle unless the animal is safely secure, according to the ordinance.
For more information, please contact the city's animal control office at 956- 565-6147.


Break the social norms of the 1920s in this passionate flapper costume! Perfect for a glamorous look this Halloween, the red, plus size dress features seven rows of fringe that will dance with you. A matching red, sequin headpiece fits around the head with elastic and includes an attached feather. Slip on our red flapper shoes or add our red boa for a complete look!


This week on Gamers' Inn we have more Destiny talk, this time from the perspective of a new buyer as Jocelyn now owns the Taken King! On that note, you should join the Amove Group for Destiny. Also Ryan has been playing a whole bunch of Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection (review coming soon, so keep an eye on the website).
For our topic this week we take a look at microtransactions in AAA video games, specifically inspired by the recent news that our new favourite shooter Destiny will have them! How do you feel about AAA developers using microtransactions to offer free content updates? Let us know!


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'Bears' singer and writer Tom Goss set to release body-positive song 'Round at all the right places'
"It's no surprise to me that we're seeing the male body-positivity movement gain momentum in the gay community," Goss said.
By Namrata Shukla
Updated On : 09:42 PST, Oct 12, 2018
The burden of being a certain body type is real, as we have narrowed the definition of beauty. The most encountered problem is with body size. Tom Goss is one of the pop singers, who talks about this problem and asks people to embrace their body in whatever shape and size it is. Goss' main target audience is plus-size gay men, who constantly are told to be stylish, slim and fit. This has only made a negative impact on the psychology of plus-size gay men.
Photo courtesy: Nathaniël Siri
Goss, a pop singer attracted to plus-size men, took time to make plus-size men feel comfortable in their own skin. He has expressed his admiration for plus-size men in many songs he has written and composed, one of which is called "Bears". In male gay culture, a bear is often a larger or obese hairier man who projects an image of rugged masculinity. The song became very popular and is often played in many gay bars. Goss is coming up with another great song "Round in all the right places" and the song is a follow-up to "Bears".
"I wanted to write a follow up to "Bears" but I wanted it to be less campy and much more direct. That said, I am not round myself, so I also wanted it to be sensitive and honest. When I sat down to write, I got a text from a friend of mine in Atlanta. He's very sweet, very round and very beautiful. We started a conversation about his body, what he liked and what he didn't. I was surprised by some of the things he said. I realized that I wanted to write about the things he hated about his body. Not to highlight his insecurities, but to do the opposite, to show him how I see his body. The things he hated about his body, I found beautiful. I wanted him, and other people who listen, to have a wrench thrown in their negative ideals of themselves," Goss said.
Society is divided when it comes to plus-size people. On the one hand people are asked to love themselves as they are, on the other there are those who shame them. Then there are people who shame plus-size people and at the same time call them out for being so negative about their body.
Goss said: "The world is telling plus sized people that their butts are sagging and their bellies are too flabby. 'Change who you are, lose it at all costs,' we're told. Then we wonder why people often view themselves in a negative light. I want to send some messaging out into the world that says the opposite." As interesting as it sounds, Goss makes it clear this song is more "sultry, sexy and groovy" than "Bears" but nevertheless "it's still super fun!".
When it comes to movements like body-positivity, women are the main subjects. We completely forget about men, who may also face such problems. Goss doesn't only realize the importance of body-positive movements going around but says the movement is gaining momentum in the gay community.
"As a general rule, I don't think there is as much pressure on men to adhere to one specific body type. However, I do think that changes when we look at the gay community. There is a lot more pressure on gay men to be fit, thin, stylish etc… It's no surprise to me that we're seeing the male body positivity movement gain momentum in the gay community," Goss said.
Apart from writing the song, Goss has also directed and co-produced the song with additional production and cinematography by Nathaniël Siri. "I couldn't be happier with the visuals, and the beautiful men behind the visuals," Tom continued. "Yes, I absolutely objectify the men, but I'm careful to do it in a way that is respectful, artistic and focused on that which makes them beautiful and unique. Too often in media, large men are painted as villains or buffoons; the butt of a joke. The goal here was to uplift and empower men of size and embrace their beauty," explained Goss.
This song, might look into the society's stereotypical standards of beauty and may shed light on the importance of embracing yourself. Goss will be releasing another record called 'Territories' which is set to release in 2019.
Goss said: "I'm finishing up a new record called 'Territories.' I'm so excited for people to hear it. Keep an eye out in early 2019!"
The video is a universal message to all people who are insecure about their body and not just plus-size men. Goss urged, "Everyone should see the beauty in themselves and love every inch of their bodies." 'Round at all the right places' releases on iTunes, Spotify and other major digital platforms on October 12.


In 2010 I taught a workshop for beginner photographers called "Picture This". In developing the class syllabus, I quickly realized that I needed some models. Being that Kendall's mom, Kirsten, was a friend of mine and a workshop attendee (the workshop was promoted through her then store, About Memories and More), it wasn't hard getting the girls to come out. You see, Kendall and Leah have been best friends since Kindergarten and they were always together. So, it was perfect to have them involved in the workshop. In exchange for being a model for us, I always told these young ladies they could have a free photo session any time they wanted.
And the time came last week.
Kendall and Leah are about to leave the nest as they graduate high school and begin a new adventure on their own, an education here in Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University. Currently Kendall attends Flagstaff High School and Leah goes to Northland Prep Academy. Both girls have enjoyed high school but are looking forward to the next stage of their life as college students. Kendall is undecided for a major, but is leaning towards a career in Nutrition. Leah has her eyes set on a degree in English with a minor in Psychology. Leah hopes to one day live in Oregon or Washington State to teach kids how to write stories, poetry, essays and to show them that reading can be fun! Being that their paths will ultimately stray far away from one another, doing a Best Friend photo session seemed very fitting for these beautiful young ladies.
One of the best things about being a photographer, is watching families growing up. I met Jamie back in 2010 when she was just 14 when I did her family photos. I remember a few years ago that Jamie was a smart and beautiful young girl and it is just amazing to see how she's blossomed into a stunning, articulate and focused young lady. Jamie is about to graduate from Desert Vista High School and has big plans for the future. We thought it would be fun to do a question and answer for you to get to know more about Jamie!
What are some of your favorite hobbies and interests?
I really enjoy drawing and rock climbing. I also enjoy working with little kids and hanging out with them!
If you could have your dream job, what would that be?
My dream job is to become a heart surgeon.
My style is laid-back with lots of blacks and grays.
I was in the Best Buddies Club as well as the dance team.
What will you miss most about high school?
I will probably miss my friends the most. It will be harder when we won't see each other everyday.
My plan is to go to Chandler-Gilbert Community College, then transfer to ASU to obtain a bachelors degree in Kinesiology. After that, I plan on joining the United States Navy to become a medic. While in the Navy I'd like to finish my schooling to become a Physician Assistant.
I really enjoy math and Human Anatomy was my favorite class.
We are in the season of saying goodbye to the snow and welcome in the beautiful sunshine and warm weather. Lemon Zest and Sunflower are just the right colors to perfectly illustrate that natural transition. As Flagstaff and Sedona senior portrait photographers we could not be more excited about this years spring fashion. Lots of bright fresh colors that are youthful and really pop in a portrait. Below are some fun outfit ideas for all you ladies and gentlemen. If you are planning for your Senior portrait or family photography session, these are some great outfit inspirations that follow the spring and summer fashion trends.
Ladies, Lemon Zest is a vibrant citron yellow color that is optimistic and the perfect fit for that playful attitude the spring season brings about. According to the Pantone Fashion Report for Spring 2013, this happy color can be complimented best by colors such as deep raspberry, bright chambray, or acid green.
And for all you gentlemen out there, the robust yellow found in Sunflower offers and earthy flavor and feel, that when combined with emerald and monaco blue, creates a sort of sophistication to something so simple.
For more fashion inspirations visit Tangled Lilac Photography on Pinterest!