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Paramore's Sail Away Show on PARAHOY! 2014.
Photo by Will Byington
LIVE LOUD
St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Cayamo 2014.
Stop, Collaborate and Listen
Brandi Carlile joins John Prine in the Stardust Theater on Cayamo 2018
Memories That Last A Lifetime
KISS perform in the Stardust Theater on The KISS Kruise VI
And Party Every Day
Jon Bon Jovi on the pool deck on Runaway to Paradise Caribbean 2019.
Photo by David Bergman
Runaway to Paradise
Sea of Honor Tournament on Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea 2018 on Norwegian Pearl.
Rock 'N' Wrestling at Sea
Impractical Jokers Cruise 2017
Laugh Louder
Mad Decent Boat Party 2014 beach show at Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
Create Lifelong Friendships
The Rock Boat XV finale show with Sister Hazel and friends in the Stardust Theater.
Chris Jericho Cruise 2023
Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea: Four Leaf Clover is setting sail for the fourth wave of the most ragin' adventure to ever hit the high seas! Join Chris Jericho and friends as we take over the Norwegian Pearl and sail from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay February 2-6, 2023. This epic vacation will be one for the books as you "get lucky" with insane wrestling matches, musical performances, and much more aboard the Four Leaf Clover! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2022_RAW_SXMGraphics_360x360.jpg https://www.chrisjerichocruise.com
Cayamo is back for our 15th Journey Through Song at sea! Sailing from Miami, Florida to Tortola and St. Maarten, the Norwegian Pearl welcomes all music lovers to join us February 10th-17th, 2023 for an immersive week of unique performances from Jeff Tweedy, Andrew Bird, Trampled By Turtles, and MANY more talented singer-songwriters. Enjoy one-of-a-kind collaborations and specially curated activities plus opportunities to join community guest jams and other interactive experiences. From the friendships you make, the community you gain, and the memories that will last you a lifetime… nothing compares to Cayamo! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_CAY_SXM_360x360.jpg https://www.cayamo.com
Sail Across the Sun 2023
Train's Sail Across the Sun cruise returns for a 7th edition! Join us February 17-21, 2023 as we sail from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic on Norwegian Pearl. Join the pre-sale now so you don't miss your chance to sail! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_SAS_SavetheDate_360x360.jpg https://www.sailacrossthesun.com
The Outlaw Country Cruise 7
Calling all Outlaws! Get ready to sail the Caribbean and swim with the pigs on the 7th edition of The Outlaw Country Cruise, February 21-27, 2023 from Miami to Grand Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and Cozumel, Mexico. You'll be living high on the hog for six nights at sea on the Norwegian Pearl, with five onboard venues stacked with special performances, collaborations, exclusive tribute shows and SiriusXM Sessions at Sea. This will be an adventure for the ages, so sign up today and get on the boat! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_OUT_SixthmanGraphics-360x360.jpg https://www.outlawcountrycruise.com
The Beach Boys Cruise 2023
Good Vibrations are coming back to the open seas in 2023! The Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise, presented by Club Kokomo, will set sail for a 2nd time March 3-8, 2023 from Miami to Harvest Caye, Belize and Costa Maya, Mexico. Experience an incredible five-night vacation with familiar faces and new friends. Hop on the boat and get ready for all of the Good Vibrations to come! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_BCH_SXMGraphics_360x360_final.jpg https://www.thebeachboyscruise.com
311 Caribbean Cruise 2023
311 Nation! We invite you to leave the real world behind as the 311 Caribbean Cruise returns for our seventh epic adventure at sea - 311 Day at Sea! Join us on the beautiful Norwegian Pearl from March 8-13, 2023 as we leave from Miami, Florida and sail to two exotic destinations: Harvest Caye, Belize and Roatan, Honduras! There's nothing better than connecting with fellow 311 fans to become one happy family at sea, so take the plunge and join us today! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_311_TEMP_SXMGraphics_360x360.jpg https://www.311cruise.com
Keeping the Blues Alive at …
Join Joe Bonamassa and many other talented musicians on the 8th edition of Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea! Sailing March 13-17, 2023, Norwegian Pearl will cruise from Miami, Florida with a stop in beautiful Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic as you indulge in four days and nights of live shows, unforgettable collaborations, and unique activities you can only see on board KTBA. In addition to the special programming for the ultimate Blues aficionado, take advantage of the amenities available aboard Norwegian Pearl including incredible spa services, complimentary and specialty dining, shopping, and plenty of frosty beverages to quench your thirst! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_BLUE_SixthmanGraphics_360x360.jpg https://www.bluesaliveatsea.com
The Broadway Cruise 2023
Calling all Broadway fans! Join your favorite Broadway stars and luminaries for the inaugural sailing of The Broadway Cruise, heading from New York City to Bermuda, March 31 - April 5, 2023. Get ready for 4 nights of one-of-a-kind performances and fun, as well as intimate and grand scale shows and cabarets from Broadway's top tier talent. Gain tips and techniques from some of the best and brightest creative talent working today. Sing along with fellow fans at Broadway karaoke and gain insight into the craft of theater with curated interactive panel discussions. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_BRD_SixthmanGraphics_360x360.png https://www.thebroadwaycruise.com
You're invited to join Joe Bonamassa, The Keeping the Blues Alive Foundation, and music lovers from around the world as they unite for the biggest blues-rock floating festival, Keeping the Blues Alive at Sea Mediterranean III! Setting sail from Athens, Greece aboard the beautiful Norwegian Jade, August 17 - 22, 2023, fans will experience the beautiful destinations of Dubrovnik, Croatia and Santorini, Greece. Award winning blues legend, Joe Bonamassa, will be joined by talented artists hand-selected specifically for the most incredible performances filled with unforgettable musical experiences. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_BLEU_SXM_360x360.jpg https://www.bluesaliveatseaeurope.com
S.S. Neverender 2023
You are cordially invited upon our 2nd Voyage : S.S. Neverender: Raiders of Silent Earth: 3. Join us, Coheed & Cambria, as we set sail October 23-27, 2023, from Miami to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. You'll continue your Amory Adventure at sea with fellow COTF (many of whom you've journeyed with previously), aboard the Norwegian Pearl, as we write the next chapter of our story. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_CAC_SXMGraphics_3_360x360.jpg https://www.ssneverender.com
Start pre-gaming now! Join the GOAT party animal of comedy, Bert Kreischer, for an unrivaled rager, Fully Loaded At Sea! Sailing October 27-31, 2023 from Miami to Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau, The Machine has invited some of his best buds for a surefire good time. Enjoy four days of stand-up sets, live podcast recordings, late night music performances, and even opportunities to hang with your favorite comedians at the top of their game! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_BKC_360x360.jpg https://www.bertkreischercruise.com
The New Wave of American Heavy Metal pioneers, Lamb of God, presents the ultimate vacation for the diehard fan! This immersive, hell-raising hurrah dubbed Headbangers Boat is shredding the high seas October 31 - November 4, 2023. Lamb of God, Mastodon, Hatebreed and GWAR will be joined by 8-10 other genre-bending heavy metal bands — all with the same mission: to get your head banging and your face melting! This 4 night round-trip cruise from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas will include unparalleled wave-making performances, tons of fully immersive activities like a next-level Halloween bash, blood-pumping competitions, plus opportunities to get up close and personal with your favorite metal gods. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_LOG_SixthmanGraphics_360x360.jpg https://www.headbangersboat.com
Soulshine at Sea 2023
Get ready for four days of good days with Michael Franti & Spearhead aboard the second voyage of Soulshine at Sea! Sailing November 4 – 8, 2023 from Miami to Costa Maya, Mexico, this immersive experience encompasses live music, community wellness, exclusive performances & activities, and much more for a one-of-a-kind vacation. Embrace Michael Franti's motto of being "100% healthy 90% of the time" as we celebrate good music and happy vibes with a boatload of fun-loving people living their best lives! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_SOUL_2_SXMGraphics-360x360.jpg
Set sail with us on the Electric Sea as the magical world of EDC meets paradise! EDSea embarks on its maiden voyage November 4-8, 2023 from Miami to the Bahamas, with stops at the beautiful islands of Great Stirrup Cay and Nassau. Our EDSea cruise is set to light up the Norwegian Joy with Immersive Art, Performers, Themed Stages, Artist Activities, Non-Stop Music & so much MORE! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_EDSEA_360x360_r01.jpg https://www.edsea.com
Flogging Molly Cruise 2023
Join us for Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise sailing November 8-13, 2023. We'll sail from Miami on Norwegian Pearl during this unforgettable 5-night floating festival. We hope to see you there! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_FMC_SXMGraphics_2_360x360.jpg
It took 50 years, but it's finally here! The Rock The Bells Cruise: A Hip-Hop Experience is setting sail from Miami to the Bahamas on November 13-17, 2023, for 4 days of non-stop Hip-Hop. The all-inclusive experience offers live performances, parties and unique experiences with some of the most iconic MCs, DJs and Producers in Hip-Hop. Immerse yourself in the incredible Hip-Hop inspired dream vacation with a community of like-minded heads. Turn up on the pool deck and unwind on the beautiful, white-sand beaches of Grand Bahama Island and Nassau for the greatest trip in Hip-Hop history. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2023_RTB_360.jpg https://www.rockthebellscruise.com
Radiant Waves 2024
Radiant Waves will set sail January 13-17, 2024 from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas on Norwegian Pearl. More festival details to be announced. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2024_RAD_360.jpg https://www.radiantatsea.com
The Rock Boat XXIII
Hidey Ho, Rock Boat Campers! It's time to create once-in-a-lifetime memories on the high seas, January 30 - February 4, 2024. Pack your bags for five days of live music, fresh collaborations, beautiful beaches, and opportunities to rub elbows with your favorite artists. Your itinerary for The World's Greatest Floating Music Festival will start in Miami, with stops in Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas and Costa Maya, Mexico. The Rock Boat's Head Counselors, Sister Hazel, have recruited the best-of-the-best talent to ensure every camper rocks out day and night. https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2024_TRB_SXMGraphics1_360x360.jpg https://www.therockboat.com
Emo's Not Dead Cruise 2024
Join us for Emo's Not Dead Cruise sailing February 26 - March 1, 2024. We'll sail from Miami on Norwegian Pearl during this unforgettable 4-night floating festival. Emo's Not Dead and Sixthman look forward to crying with you again... in early 2024! https://cdn1.sixthman.net/sixthman/images/festivals/logos/2024_EMO_SXM_360x360.jpg
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Behind The Seas Podcast: Episode 003
In today's episode we hear all about what it takes to make one of these floating festivals at sea happen! Sixthman Bear is joined by Matt Bannister, Julie Orloff and Logan Smith as they share […]
Safe to Sail
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New Sixthman Merch Is Here!
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Looking After Our Communities
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Highlights From 20 Years Of Sixthman
Since 2001, Sixthman has set the stage for moments that make life rock, serving hundreds of thousands of guests unforgettable vacations on sand and at sea with their favorite artists, athletes, […]
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A Sixthman experience is truly unique and can't be replicated anywhere!
Michael K. Rock Boater
It's like being at Woodstock, but on the water.
Chris D. Sail Across The Sun Cruiser
This is the highlight of my year. I can't imagine life without it!
Monica G. Rock Boater
Loved the ambiance... everyone there for the same reason. Great vibe!
Cathy B. Simple Man Cruiser
What better way to spend time with the actors of your favorite show?
Robin W. Walker Stalker Cruiser
It's the Super Bowl of Vacations - all of my friends and favorite bands in one place. It's amazing.
Elizabeth S. Rock Boater
Cayamo is pure magic. For my taste in music, this is the Mother Lode.
Moiri B. Cayamo Cruiser
I've been to Thailand, Spain, Germany, Italy & Romania, but this took the cake.
Steve A. 311 Cruiser
Such unusual pairings of artists… you never know who's going to show up during someone else's show.
Jan P. Cayamo Cruiser
This was the most exciting event I have ever been a part of!
Adeline A. PARAHOY! Cruiser
It combines my love of live music with travel AND 24-hr access to ice cream. You can't beat that!
Kathryn R. Rock Boater
I love that KISS enjoys being on the ship with their fans and having fun WITH us.
Judy B. KISS Kruiser
I've never had a vacation where I felt so unified with everyone.
Rachel P. Mad Decent Boat Partier
It was a life changing experience and I will never miss one as long as I'm alive.
Jessica D. 311 Cruiser
I can't wait to go on another Sixthman cruise!
Jennifer M. Sail Across The Sun Cruiser
There are no words, pictures, or videos that can truly convey the experience I had.
Lee T. Mad Decent Boat Partier
Thanks for the perfect introduction to the world of cruises and music festivals! Rock on!
Brandon C. Rock Boater
This is one of the coolest things my wife and I have been able to do together.
David D. Cayamo Cruiser
At the end of each night, we'd say, "It can't get any better." Each night it did.
Cathy N. Cayamo Cruiser
My one and only dream was to meet KISS in full gear. Bucket list has been checked!
Denise G. KISS Kruiser
The whole trip was awesome from the boarding high-five 'til the end!
Amanda I. Kid Rock Cruiser
I can't find the words to justly explain the epicness of this cruise.
Stephanie L. Florida Georgia Line Cruiser
I loved the interaction with artists. Thank you for the great memories!
Elizabeth C. Rock Boater
This was one of the most magical trips I have ever been on!
Ginger L. Cayamo Cruiser
PARAHOY was literally the best experience of my life.
Kayli G. PARAHOY Cruiser
This is the one week a year I can let loose and be the real me.
Victoria H. Kid Rock Cruiser
Amazing camaraderie amongst the guests and musicians!
Stephen A. Sandy Beaches Cruiser
Each year it gets better. It's a great experience and will be part of KISStory!
Ione W. KISS Kruiser
On a ship it's so easy to get to the shows - and no transport needed to get home each night!
Deborah A. Blues Alive at Sea Cruiser
It was fantastic. I smiled for an entire week.
Geoff S. Cayamo Cruiser
The venues and artists were awesome. The whole thing was a "pinch me" surreal experience.
Steve S. Cayamo Cruiser
It's like having a 4-day backstage pass with the coolest people I know!
Dave S. Outlaw Country Cruiser
I never dreamed I'd be hanging out with people I've admired forever. I felt like a star!
Barry C. Blues Alive at Sea Cruiser
What matters on this cruise: Peace, love, unity and respect.
Jane B. 311 Cruiser
We didn't know what to expect and we were blown away! See ya next year.
Debbie G. Sandy Beaches Cruiser
PARAHOY is four days of that swell of emotion, exhilaration and collective hugs.
Grace B. PARAHOY Cruiser
Loved it! I'll be back next year with more friends!
Lindsey D. Sail Across The Sun Cruiser
All around great fun. Total package vacation.
Scott K. Sail Across The Sun Cruiser
It's more than a vacation. It's a family reunion!
Amy P. KISS Kruiser
This party was one of the coolest vacations of my life!
Aaron O. Mad Decent Boat Partier
It was a unique experience any diehard The Walking Dead fan would enjoy.
Kayleigh Walker Stalker Cruiser
I'm booked on my fifth "once-in-a-lifetime" vacation with Sixthman. I'm hooked.
Lisa D. Cayamo Cruiser
Nowhere on the planet are there so many music choices! I was introduced to artists I would have never listened to.
Gary K. Rock Boater
Good vibes and a true escape from reality.
Todd B. Mad Decent Boat Partier
Awesome event. Too bad the real world can't be more like TRB!
Beth S. Rock Boater
How many chances do you get to see your heroes on vacation?!
Candy B. KISS Kruiser
The fact that you can be on a ship with your favorite stars is amazing.
Audra T. Florida Georgia Line Cruiser
It's more about my boat family now. The music is just icing on the cake.
Jason L. Kid Rock Cruiser
The vibe was unlike anything I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
Victoria R. PARAHOY Cruiser
Watching the guitar pull was like watching the Mt. Rushmore of Outlaw Music come alive.
Robert N. Outlaw Country Cruiser
Receiving a long hug from Q was the highlight of my life!
Theresa M. Impractical Jokers Cruiser
The atmosphere of the cruise is so welcoming. It's really like a huge vacation with your extended family.
Druscilla G. Sail Across The Sun Cruiser
Lots of fun. Like Spring Break for adults.
Sarah M. Kid Rock Cruiser
There is no better value. We saw over 37 acts and over 40 concerts in 7 days. Top That!
Troy B. Cayamo Cruiser
This is the most unique way to see a concert, and the ONLY way to cruise.
Anthony P. 311 Cruiser
Everyone who loves going to concerts should experience a Sixthman cruise!
Melanie J. Florida Georgia Line Cruiser
#1 vacation ever! Heading into our 5th year!
Kimberly F. KISS Kruiser
This was the highlight of our year, of our life! Amazing!
Tina B. Florida Georgia Line Cruiser
BEST GROWN UP VACATION EVER!!
Dana F. Kid Rock Cruiser
I will 100% go next year. Count me in. Best time of my life.
Jennifer B. 311 Cruiser
Thanks for giving me an opportunity to go on vacation with my favourite band.
Courtney B. PARAHOY! Cruiser
I've met lifelong friends through these cruises that I would have never met otherwise!
Melody B. Kid Rock Cruiser


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Your Captain at The Get Prepared Expo
This just goes to show that you never know when you're on camera, nor where that image will show up.
Imagine the surprises. First that The Blaze reported on the Get Prepared Expo, then when I click the link - there I am in my yellow vest talking to a guest about The Financial State of the Union.
Unspinning the June Employment Report
Today's sound bite report says that employment increased by 160,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate remains at 7.6%.
More detailed reports tell us that part-time jobs increased by 360,000 while full-time jobs decreased by 240,000. Don't you think it should be news that a quarter-million Americans lost their full-time jobs last month?
Anyone who's worked with numbers understands that rounding differences happen. What's harder to understand is how to arrive at an increase of 120,000 jobs using the full-time/part-time detail and 160,000 jobs in total. No matter how you look at it, a 40,000 job difference is a significant percentage.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does state in the fine print that different series use different seasonal adjustment factors and don't necessarily add up to the totals.
So what can the actual, non-seasonally adjusted number tell us? You may want to sit down for this news.
In our real world, employment increased by 409,000 jobs. That's a big increase. Wonder why it's not being reported?
Of the 409k increase, 779k went to teenagers aged 16-19. Notice anything?
Let me do the math for you - there were 370,000 adults (20 and older) that lost their jobs last month.
Based on 2012 population estimates this translates to a teenage population the size of Fort Worth, TX were hired, while adults who lost their jobs equates to a city the size of New Orleans, LA.
Could you imagine a mainstream reporter reporting more than a third of a million adults lost their jobs to teenagers last month? They probably wouldn't get invited to the White House anymore.
If you've taken a statistics course, you'll understand that seasonal adjustments sometimes produces unexpected results. What you are about to see may leave you scratching your head. Remember, it's the government - don't try to apply logic.
We've seen the seasonally adjusted data told us we lost 240k full-time jobs and gained 360k part-time jobs. The actual unadjusted numbers say we gained 757k full time jobs and lost 347k part-time jobs!!!
So with companies switching employees to part-time to avoid Obamacare mandates, we gained three-quarters of a million full time jobs. Shouldn't this be a leading headline?
Likewise, the part-time number is in the opposite direction as well, showing less part-time positions last month.
Now let's put the unadjusted data into full focus:
Last month, teenagers found 779,000 jobs while 370,000 adults lost their jobs. Full-time positions increased 757,000 and part-time positions decreased by 347,000.
The link to the employment report data is below. Be careful not to step in the Fosbenorbb.
BLS Data Link

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Peter D'Abrosca November 25, 2019 Illegal Aliens
New USCIS Report Says Nearly 80,000 DACA Recipients Have Been Arrested
FILE- In this Aug. 15, 2017, file photo, a woman holds up a signs in support of the Obama administration program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, during an immigration reform rally at the White House in Washington. After months of delays, President Donald Trump is expected to decide soon on the fate of so called "dreamers" who were brought into the country illegally as children as he faces a looming court deadline and is digging in on appeals to his base. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
A newly released report by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), more than one in every 10 recipient of former President Barack H. Obama's "DREAMers" has been arrested.
The report, released earlier this month, says that 79,398 illegal aliens living in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program have been arrested for some sort of crime. DACA recipients came to the United States illegally with their parents — who also came to the United States illegally — at a young age. They were granted a special temporary status during the Obama administration that has lingered into the current year.
Here is the key table released by USCIS:
Exactly 10.38% of DACA recipients have been arrested at least once in the United States.
The types of arrests were also included in the report, with traffic arrests (excluding DUI's) being the most prominent among the group. More than 25,000 DACA recipients have been arrested for such crimes since the program began.
Drug related arrests, DUI, battery, and assault round out the top five categories of arrests if you do not count immigration-related arrests. By nature, every DACA recipient is an illegal alien, meaning he or she broke the law simply by entering the United States.
Of the violent crimes, burglary/breaking and entering was most popular among DACA recipients. There have been 1,471 such arrests by DACA recipients. There have been 974 weapons related arrests, 587 hit and run arrests, 296 robbery arrests, 259 sexual abuse and statutory rape arrests, 173 kidnapping and trafficking arrests, 62 rape arrests, 15 murder arrests, and 5 manslaughter arrests.
There have been thousands of non-violent DACA arrests, too.
For example, there were 3,053 arrests of DACA recipients for obstruction of justice and/or contempt of court. There were also 1,410 arrests for trespassing and unlawful entry. DACA recipients have been arrested for forgery and/or counterfeiting 712 times, probation and parole violations 445 times. There were also 10 arrests for bribery.
In 2018, there were 10.3 million arrests in the United States out of a population of about 330 million. Those statistics do not specify whether the arrestee was a legal or an illegal alien, meaning that at most — assuming no illegal aliens were arrested or counted in the arrest statistics — that the arrest rate among Americans at large is about 3%.
That means that DACA recipients are more than three times more likely than American citizens to be arrested, yet our political elites in Washington, D.C. insist that they should be granted citizenship.
Peter D'Abrosca
Peter D'Abrosca is the Editor-In-Chief of The Rundown. He is an investigative reporter, author, and conservative commentator. His work has appeared in conservative news publications across the web.
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Valentine's Day Symbols
There are many symbols that are attached with Valentine's day and with expression of love. TheHolidaySpot aims to show a glimpse of these varied symbols that have been used over a long period of time, and across continents. Starting from the ubiquitous heart sign, to the less popular rebus, we have tried to mention it all with a small description of each. We hope that it would be to your liking. Please feel free to forward this page to your friends and loved ones by clicking here, and please send your comments, suggestions and feedback by clicking here.
Symbols associated with Valentine's Day
It was formerly believed that the heart was the seat of all human emotions. Accordingly, the gifting of a heart signified the selfless act of giving everything to someone you love. Though the ancients were not aware that the heart was responsible for pumping blood though the circulatory system, yet they knew one thing for sure that the heart was the center of all feelings. This ancient belief has lingered on through the ages.
Ribbons, Laces and Frills
Ribbons and laces have been associated with love and romance since the days when a knight used to ride into a battle sporting the scarf or handkerchief presented to him by his ladylove. In the bygone times, laces were used making women's handkerchiefs. It was also usual for a lady to drop her handkerchief in the path of the man whose attention she wished to draw.
The love and attraction that a man and a lady feels for one another is traditionally ascribed to the mythological god,Cupid.In Latin, the word Cupid means "desire." Cupid is represented as a naked, chubby boy with wings and possessing a mischievous smile. He carries a bow with a quiver of arrows which he uses to transfix the hearts of youths and maidens. Click here to know more on Cupid.
The Roses
From time immemorial, beloveds have been compared to roses. If we juggle the letters of the word ROSE we get EROS, who is the God of Love. Rose has thus been the traditional choice of lovers around the world. The colour red is associated with strong emotions and below are listed sentiments expressed by different hues of rose:-
Lavender -- Enchantment and Uniqueness
Orange -- Fascination
Pink (Dark) -- Thankfulness, Friendship and Admiration
Red -- Love, Respect and Courage
Peach -- Modesty, Gratitude, Admiration and Sympathy
Pink (Pale) -- Grace, Joy and Happiness
Deep Red -- Beauty and Passion
White -- Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Silence, Reverence, Humility and (according to some sources) True Love
Yellow -- Joy, Friendship, Jealousy, Hope and Freedom
Black -- Farewell
Red/White -- Unity or Engagement
Yellow/Orange -- Passionate Thoughts
Yellow/Red -- Congratulations
Rosebud -- Beauty, Youth and a Heart Innocent of Love
Red Rosebud -- Purity and Loveliness
White Rosebud -- Girlhood
One Dozen Red Roses -- "I Love You"
Single Red Rose in Full Bloom -- "I Love You"
Tea Roses -- "I'll Remember Always"
The hands of a lady has been a favorite decoration for Valentine's Day for many years and is suppose to depict "femininity". To add to its beauty, the hand is often decorated with frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger. A lady's hands was a favorite decoration that depicted "femininity." Its beauty was enhanced by adding a frilly cuff and a jeweled ring on the third finger. Clasped hands are said to represent those of Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert...the symbol of friendship between their respective countries of England and Germany.
Doves and Love Birds
It was the popular belief that birds chose their mate for the year on February 14.Since doves and pigeons mate for life ,they symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love. Lovebirds, the small birds with colorful plumage, commonly found in Africa, are so called because they tend to get cozy with each other and can't survive without each other. pairs. Doves...common urban birds, shy and gentle by nature, with a distinctive "cooing" call...symbolize loyalty, fidelity and love.
Puzzik
A Puzzik is a quaint sort of homemade valentine which was a sort of puzzle that the receiver had to solve. Not only did she have to decipher the message but also to figure how to refold the paper once it was opened. The order of the verses was usually numbered, and the recipient had to twist the folds to determine what was being said.
Although it had many forms, a rebus usually was a romantic verse written in ink with certain words omitted and illustrated with a picture. Meant to be a riddle, they were not always easy to decipher.
Love knots
They are made of ribbons and are traditional symbols of interminable and everlasting love.


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Yorkston James, Persson Nina And The Second Hand Orchestra
The Great White Sea Eagle
Genre: Rock / Pop
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James Yorkston, Nina Persson and The Second Hand Orchestra release The Great White Sea Eagle, the follow up to James Yorkston and The Second Hand Orchestra's The Wide, Wide River - a Guardian Top 10 Folk Album of 2021. The record didn't start life as a follow up; in early 2021, Yorkston began visiting his studio in Cellardyke, Fife and for the first time, starting writing songs on the piano as opposed to his usual guitar as he gazed upon the sea outside his window.
After sending the first five or six songs to Karl-Jonas Winqvist (the ringleader / conductor of TSHO), they began to discuss working on the music together. With Yorkston's shift from guitar to piano, they thought about what other changes they could make to their process which led to the involvement of a guest singer and the legendary Nina Persson (The Cardigans) was brought into the fold.
They followed the same methodology as The Wide, Wide River – apart from James, Nina and KJ, none of The Second Hand Orchestra had heard the music prior to entering the studio – and the arrangements were made up on the spot. Yorkston summarises: "Everyone who was playing in The Second Hand Orchestra, in their own way they are all unique and colourful players. There was no-one there who didn't know what to do. I would bring them the songs, we would start one - I would play it, and second time round people would start singing and playing, and by the time we had done it three or four times we would hit record and we would be ready to go. And the thing that they all had was the ability to give each other space and to come up with their parts based on what other people were playing naturally was a very quick process, and they were all so open, nobody was egotistical. Everything was just happy. I love the wildness in it."
Whilst there is a lightness in sound to The Great White Sea Eagle, there is a dark humour throughout and the album conveys a rich message about life and grief, family and nature. James' song for Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison, "A Sweetness In You", being one such moment. The Great White Sea Eagle follows the release of Yorkston's second novel The Book of the Gaels, recently declared Book of the Month in The Times.
Gatefold cover.
Papa M: Whatever Mortal
Protomartyr: No Passion All Technique
(LP 180GR +MP3 COUPON)
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom: Reset
Wild Beasts: Last Night All My Dreams Came True
(LP x2 +MP3 COUPON)
Pajo: Pajo
Forsyth Keeley: Limbs
Sleepin Pillow: Superman's Blues
Goldrush: Don't Bring Me Down
O Tzimakos Kai Oi Mousikes Taxiarhies: Disco Tsoutsouni
Coyote's Arrow: Aho


Food consumed: Most of a 550mL can of Monster and a few strawberries.
Status report: Uuuugh, so tired. Must carry on! Doing so well! Starting book 6! Almost at 1000 pages with 4 hours to go!
This hour's YouTube video brought to you by the fact that it's 3:00 AM here.


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Best Places to Watch Fireworks in NYC For 4th of July 2017
Blog, Event
Where are the best places to watch fireworks in NYC for 4th of July? We have so many visitors who are anxiously awaiting the 4th of July celebrations around New York City. Our lobby is already buzzing with excitement so we thought we would put together some of our favorite spots for our guests and friends (yes, that includes you!). Below you'll see a list of the best places to watch fireworks in NYC for the 4th of July, complete with addresses you can instantly plug into your phone for your convenience. We hope you enjoy one of the most exciting celebrations of the summer that NYC has to offer!
About the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Display:
The show begins at 9:25pm on Tuesday, July 4th, and will last for 25-30 minutes. The fireworks will be set off from a barge in the East River near Midtown, between East 24th and East 41st Streets, but will be visible from many neighborhoods in Midtown Manhattan, as well as parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
For a front-row seat to the display, you should head to Midtown, the East Village, Long Island City, Greenpoint, or Williamsburg. Official fireworks viewing points will be crowded and difficult to navigate so we are offering you with alternative viewing spots in the guide below. Official viewing points are located at 42nd Street and FDR Drive, 34th Street and FDR Drive, 23rd Street and FDR Drive, 18th Street and Avenue C, and Houston Street and FDR Drive.
Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Brooklyn:
Grand Ferry Park – Grand Ferry Park, 1 Grand St., Brooklyn, NY 11249
A public park where you can relax on the grass. Bring your own beach chair and picnic basket.
Brooklyn Grange Farm – Brooklyn Grange Farm, 63 Flushing Ave., Building #3, Brooklyn, NY 11205
A rooftop farm at the top of the Brooklyn Navy Yard that serves worldwide cuisine.
East River State Park – East River State Park, 90 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline, a play area for the children, and historical remnants abound as a former 19th century shipping dock.
WNYC Transmitter Park – WNYC Transmitter Park, West St. between Kent St. and Greenpoint Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11222
Another public park with beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline with a play area for the children.
Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Queens:
Gantry Plaza State Park – Gantry Plaza State Park, 4-09 47th Road, Long Island City, NY 11101
A public park with prime waterfront views. Get there early to reserve a spot and don't forget your blanket and chairs!
Hunters Point South Park – Hunters Point South Park, Center Blvd. between 50 Ave. and 54 Ave. Long Island City, NY 11101
Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in Manhattan:
East River Park – John V. Lindsay East River Park, East River Promenade, New York City, NY.
A public park on the lower east side of Manhattan, another great picnic spot but you can stay in Manhattan.
Best Places to Watch 4th of July Fireworks by Boat:
Multiple Cruiselines – See a list of cruiselines offering 4th of July trips – There are many cruiselines that leave out of NYC and surrounding areas that offer the ability to see the fireworks display without the hassle of a large crowd. It is a most enjoyable way to see the beautiful fireworks display, but it can get pricey if you're bringing a large crowd with you. Book as early as possible to avoid losing your seat!
Additional NYC Guides to the 4th of July Fireworks Display:
TimeOutNY- Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in NYC
Refinery29 – Best Places to Watch Fireworks in NYC This 4th of July
NYC Insider Guide – July 4th in New York City 2017
Be sure to check Macy's website before heading out the door, or call the store's dedicated fireworks hotline at 212-494-4495, for any changes in the fireworks display schedule. Many streets will be closed to traffic, so use public transportation instead of driving!
4th of July in NYC, Fireworks 2017, Macy's Fireworks, NYC Holidays
Catholic Charities of NY and UJA Federation Centennial Celebration
Discounted Hotel Rate Special for NYC Hotel Room July and August 2017
Guest Reflections
Special Visitors
About The Leo House
The Leo House is a quiet Catholic guesthouse with an old world charm. We provide hospitality to travelers of all religions, both foreign and domestic.
The Leo House
Mother Dolores Hart Returns to The Leo House
Easter Prayer and Reflection
Easter: A Time for Spreading Good News


Made from cloth, the TWL x JAW Pull Up Grips are designed to withstand sweat, friction and rubbing and are not affected by perspiration over time.
These grips will prevent blisters forming when using the pull up bar and offer a comfortable fit that will not affect your hands on other movements during a WOD.
Comfortable and flexible, these pull up grips will improve your pull ups and allow you to workout harder, more often.


Welcome to the Nickerson High Class Of 1962 web site. Look up classmates, come to our reunion, remember old times.
Judy Magoffin Hart's husband has offered to take a class picture for all of us. He has a photo business and would offer an 8 x 10 picture for anyone interested at $15 per picture. If you are interested in one, email her and let her know so they know how many supplies to bring. I will get one to be uploaded to the site so everyone, including those not attending, can see it.
This site isn't about waistlines, hairlines, or credit lines. It's about lifelines. It's about reconnecting with our classmates and friends from some of the best years of our lives.


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OU women's basketball: Ana Llanusa ready to return for Sooners
Published: Tue, January 1, 2019 5:56 PM Updated: Tue, January 1, 2019 5:57 PM
Oklahoma's Ana Llanusa drives past Texas Tech's Brittany Brewer in a game last season. Llanusa has been injured this season but is expected to return to the lineup against the Red Raiders on Wednesday. [OKLAHOMAN ARCHIVES]
NORMAN — Ana Llanusa said she's learned plenty during her nearly two months out of the lineup with a stress fracture in her foot.
She's learned the value of communication on the court and ways to push the buttons of her teammates to be a more effective leader, she said.
But Llanusa is ready to be back on the court, and she's expected to return when Oklahoma opens Big 12 play against Texas Tech at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Lloyd Noble Center.
"I'm just excited to be able to be back out there with them and to compete with them," Llanusa said.
The Sooners went 3-7 without Llanusa, though pushed No. 1 UConn to the brink on Dec. 19.
Llanusa's foot had given her problems off and on during her high school days at Choctaw.
"It would happen just every once in awhile and it'd be there for maybe a week and then it'd go away for the rest of the season," Llanusa said.
But then during preseason camp, Llanusa's back started giving her problems. That injury kept her off the court for a month and when she did come back, her foot started bothering her again.
In the Sooners season opener Nov. 9 against Western Kentucky, it was too much.
The pain was evident on her face and the effects were evident in her stat line — one points on 0-of-6 shooting, missing all four of her 3-point tries.
"It was too much," Llanusa said. "It wasn't fun."
Oklahoma coach Sherri Coale said Llanusa's return would be a big boost.
"It's potentially a game-changer because it affects rotation so you can keep the guards a little fresher," Coale said. "It affects production — she's worth about 15 a game. It affects our transition game because she's such a great athlete. It affects our defense because she plays so hard and talks while she's playing. … Then there's the presence piece, the invisible stat that there is no column for. Just when she's out there everybody else feels a little more confident."
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Jon Pegg The Quiet One Ltd.
Best Actor nomination received at the Birmingham Film Festival 2017 for my portrayal of Lenny Parker in Jon Peggs feature film "The Quiet One". The festival runs from November 23rd - 26th.
Lead actor in the feature film "The Quiet One" which just won Best International Film at the prestigious 8th Underground Cinema Film Festival in Dublin 2017.
I like to think I'm a versatile actor having played the crudest of villains, the epitome of the anti-hero, the comedic hero, the psychiatrist, even the train spotter. I love characterisation.
I love the process of shaping, moulding, and bringing to life a character for screen or theatre.
I am very easy to work with, friendly on set, a very giving actor, and am constantly researching and studying to improve my craft.
In the last few years I have also ventured behind the camera having written, directed, produced, and self funded, my first feature film "Impious", a thriller/drama with more than a hint of horror. The film is in post production and should be complete this year or early 2018.
My CV is predominantly screen work but I am really looking to do some theatre work as well as it is what I trained for all those years ago.


Well, welcome to the second day of our 4th Birthday Celebration with our MAY sneak peeks from REVERSE CONFETTI. We're excited to keep going with some amazing projects to show off today that will be available on MAY 8th!
Today's inspiration on my blog is brought to you by the new stamp set called TAKE FLIGHT, and I've used a couple other new things as well that you are going to luh-huvvvvv including the new SWOOSH COVER PANEL that I'm totally in love with!!!
I have been wanting a fun kite stamp and when Jen and I were brainstorming new stamp ideas, I "flew" it by her and this set started to evolve! Giddy is definitely how I felt once I saw the kite in true stamp form, so I couldn't wait to use it with this release!
Okay, that's about all from me today! Come visit me again tomorrow! We have lots more sneak peeks to share over the next 2 days. Then, everything will be available on the 8th. Don't forget that Jen has a link list going daily (MAY 5-8) for all the sneak peeks over on the REVERSE CONFETTI blog HERE.
Love everything about your card! Love your layers and how you showcased the new panel and colors!!
How fun! I love how you've combined the new products in your card!
Wow! So fun and with a fantastic color combination!
there are so many fun details and so much thought in this card. great job!
The Swoosh is so fun with the kite.
Great card and color scheme!
OMG!! Please use all of the sets Jen showed on her blog today for class!!! OMG!! I want them all!! AAAHHH !!!
Great color combo, love the new rust colored ink and paper!
What a great card. I love all the pretty colors and patterns.
Great mix of colors. And paper. Just so cute!
can see the wind blowing the kite.
Beautiful color scheme - the kite is so perfectly scaled and I love the use of the swoosh cover panel!
Lovely card.. swoosh with the kite.. Wow that's awesome!
The swoosh with the kite is perfect! Great colors on your fun card!
Thanks for a cheery card. It made me smile.
I like how you combined the products to create your awesome card.
Love that two color kite and the stitched clouds.
Love all the layers; beautiful card!
Love your colors, patterns, and design. Another great release. Just lovely.
What a fun and fabulous card, Susie. Thanks for inspiring us with this month's amazing new release.
Fabulous card. Love the dies you used together.
Nice card and layout. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh my goodness!!! Such fabulous colors!!! Love your adorable and sweet card!!!
This is awesome! I love the kite coming down from the swirl! Great idea and so bright and colorful too!


GivePenny | Raise Your Game!
Select your console, choose your challenge and Raise Your Game for Birmingham St Mary's Hospice!
Over the weekend of the 8th - 10th March we are asking gamers to support us to help raise funds for people living with a life-limiting illness.
Gameathon - Select your console, select your game(s) and select your hours for the ultimate gameathon!
Gaming Tournament – Bring together your friends and family and ask them for a donation in aid of the hospice to join the tournament!
They Control – Your followers control how you play! For every challenge completed e.g. play left-handed for 5 minutes, ask them to make a donation to the hospice.
Mix it up – Mix up your gaming experience by setting a fundraising target with a pledge to complete something wacky once reached e.g. play in fancy dress or wax your legs!
Tabletop Games - You don't have to be a video gamer to join in the fun! You can still take part in the challenges above through holding a Board Games Night!
Your sponsorship will enable Birmingham St Mary's Hospice to provide free end of life care to people wherever and whenever they need it!


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The Center for Ecoliteracy is dedicated to education for sustainable living - founded by Fritjof Capra.
Ecoliteracy pioneer David Orr recently (2007) spoke to design graduates.
Vandana Shiva on how our approach to science leads to ecological disaster.
The Journal of Ecopedagogy presents research papers at the transformative nexus of ecological politics and culture, ecocriticism, the critique of social structures, and sustainability education.
Understanding the patterns and processes by which nature sustains life is central to ecological literacy.


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var _index = _interopRequireDefault(require("../toDate/index.js"));

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Q: Show counts for all months up to current month including zero counts My current query which is based on retrieving data for the year 2018:
SELECT DATENAME(MONTH, STARTDATE) AS MonthName, COUNT (*) AS TOTAL
FROM TABLEUSERS
WHERE YEAR(STARTDATE) = '2018'
GROUP BY MONTH(STARTDATE), DATENAME(MONTH,STARTDATE)

The result:
MonthName | TOTAL
January   |  25
February  |  20
March     |  40
April     |  11
May       |  30
June      |  0
July      |  0
August    |  0
September |  7
October   |  55
November  |  13
December  |  0

As you can see it's retrieving December for the year 2018 on the list and I don't want December to be shown, I am only interested to view data for all the months we've been through (November as of now).
The result must also contain months where the count is zero.

A: In SQL Server 2008 (I think) you can use the following:
SELECT DATENAME(MONTH, d) AS MonthName, COUNT(STARTDATE) AS Total
FROM (VALUES (0), (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (8), (9), (10), (11)) AS numbers(n)
CROSS APPLY (SELECT DATEADD(MONTH, n, '2018-01-01')) AS dates(d)
LEFT JOIN TABLEUSERS ON YEAR(STARTDATE) = YEAR(d) AND MONTH(STARTDATE) = MONTH(d)
WHERE n < MONTH(GETDATE())
GROUP BY d

There is a (hard-coded) list of numbers between 0 and 11 that will allow you to generate 12 dates. Rest is straight forward.

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758 F. 2d 1431 - Machin v. L Wainwright
758 F2d 1431 Machin v. L Wainwright
Mario MACHIN, Petitioner-Appellee,
Louie L. WAINWRIGHT, Secretary, Department of Corrections,
State of Florida, Respondent-Appellant.
Michael J. Neimand, Asst. Atty. Gen., Miami, Fla., for respondent-appellant.
Donald I. Bierman, Bierman, Sonnett, Beiley, Shohat & Sale, Benedict P. Kuehne, Miami, Fla., for petitioner-appellee.
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Before VANCE and ANDERSON, Circuit Judges, and HENLEY*, Senior Circuit Judge.
HENLEY, Senior Circuit Judge:
Mario Machin was convicted in state court of one count of possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and one count of trafficking in cannabis. He was sentenced to consecutive five and thirty year terms of imprisonment along with a $25,000.00 fine. After exhausting his state remedies, he filed the present petition for habeas corpus alleging that a state law discovery violation rendered his trial fundamentally unfair and that the evidence was insufficient to support his convictions. The district court agreed with Machin on both contentions and granted the writ. The state now appeals. We reverse.
On March 27, 1981 Officer Allen Davis stopped a van driven by Lazaro Mazorra for a routine traffic violation, lane straddling. Machin was a passenger in the van. Mazorra got out of the van and began talking to Officer Davis. Meanwhile, Officer Cloyd Hewes arrived to back up Officer Davis. Officer Hewes shined a light inside the van, saw what he thought to be a large quantity of marijuana, and told Officer Davis that the van was "loaded."
While Officer Davis frisked Mazorra, Hewes removed and searched Machin. Davis then looked inside the van and saw and smelled a large quantity of baled marijuana in the storage area of the van. Approximately six hundred pounds of marijuana was found stacked against the back of the seats.
Following the presentation of this evidence at trial, Machin moved for a judgment of acquittal, arguing that the evidence showed that he was a mere passenger in the van. The trial judge denied the motion and the defense called Mazorra as a witness.
Mazorra testified that he knowingly drove the marijuana laden van. He stated that he first met Machin at a gas station in Key Largo, Florida and that Machin was looking for a ride to Miami. Mazorra agreed to give Machin a ride, thinking that he, as a black man, would look less suspicious if he was accompanied by a passenger.
The two had been driving about forty-five minutes before they were stopped by the police. Mazorra testified that the two did not speak to each other during this entire time and that Mazorra listened to the radio while Machin slept. Mazorra further testified that he did not tell Machin about the illegal cargo. He stated that the van was equipped with tinted windows and had a curtain separating the cargo area from the driving compartment.
The state then recalled Officer Davis for rebuttal. He stated that he did not notice any curtains in the van and that Mazorra did not mention Machin at any time. However, Officer Davis also testified that, while questioning Mazorra, Davis heard Machin tell Mazorra, "silencio," or "silence."
Machin's counsel immediately moved for a mistrial arguing that the state had never previously disclosed the existence of any statement by Machin. The trial court overruled the motion for a mistrial and also denied Machin's request for a Richardson hearing. See Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla.1971) (where state violates discovery rules, trial court should hold hearing to determine fairness and prejudice to accused of allowing use of the nondisclosed evidence). The trial court ruled that "silencio" was not a statement of the accused within the meaning of the state discovery rules. As such, the nondisclosure of the word did not constitute a discovery violation. The Florida Third District Court of Appeals affirmed Machin's convictions without opinion.
The district court, relying upon a magistrate's recommendation, held that (1) under Fla.R.Crim.P. 3.220(a) the state is required to disclose any oral statements of the accused; (2) the state failed to disclose the word "silencio" and this was a statement of the accused subject to the discovery rule; (3) the failure to disclose the statement prior to trial along with the trial court's failure to hold a Richardson hearing rendered Machin's trial fundamentally unfair in violation of his due process rights; and (4) absent the statement, the state's evidence was insufficient to show that Machin was anything other than a mere passenger in the van.
The first issue to address is whether the alleged discovery violation violated Machin's due process rights. It is established that "[a] state's interpretation of its own laws or rules provides no basis for federal habeas corpus relief, since no question of a constitutional nature is involved." Carrizales v. Wainwright, 699 F.2d 1053, 1055 (11th Cir.1983) (per curiam); see also Smith v. Wainwright, 741 F.2d 1248, 1258 (11th Cir.1984); Bronstein v. Wainwright, 646 F.2d 1048, 1050 (5th Cir. Unit B 1981) (per curiam). The federal courts must defer to a state court's interpretation of its own rules of evidence and procedure. Panzavecchia v. Wainwright, 658 F.2d 337, 340 (5th Cir. Unit B 1981); see Spencer v. Texas, 385 U.S. 554, 87 S.Ct. 648, 17 L.Ed.2d 606 (1967).
Based upon cited precedent, the state makes the argument that since the state appellate court affirmed Machin's convictions, we must presume that there was no state law discovery violation. It contends that since we must proceed under the assumption that there was no evidentiary error in Machin's trial, we need not reach the question whether such error rendered Machin's trial fundamentally unfair.
While we may disagree with the state court's assessment that the word "silencio" is not a "statement" within the meaning of Florida's discovery rules, the fact remains that, as a federal court sitting in habeas review, we are bound by such an interpretation. Bronstein, 646 F.2d at 1050.
Nevertheless, "when faced with a claim of fundamental unfairness as a federal constitutional issue ... it is necessary ... to consider and determine the issue presented as a federal constitutional issue and not a state evidentiary issue." Osborne v. Wainwright, 720 F.2d 1237, 1238-39 (11th Cir.1983) (per curiam); see Boykins v. Wainwright, 737 F.2d 1539, 1544 (11th Cir.1984). Such a review is narrow. It is limited to determining whether Machin's trial was so unfair as to involve a violation of due process. E.g., Donnelly v. DeChristoforo, 416 U.S. 637, 94 S.Ct. 1868, 40 L.Ed.2d 431 (1974); Chambers v. Mississippi, 410 U.S. 284, 93 S.Ct. 1038, 35 L.Ed.2d 297 (1973); Osborne, supra. In instances the admission of prejudicial evidence may support habeas relief if the evidence "is material in the sense of a crucial, critical, highly significant factor." Osborne, 720 F.2d at 1238-39 (quoting Nettles v. Wainwright, 677 F.2d 410, 414-15 (5th Cir. Unit B 1982); Dickson v. Wainwright, 683 F.2d 348, 350 (11th Cir.1982). Reduced to its essence, the issue in this case is whether the admission of the word "silencio" was fundamentally unfair in view of its late or "surprise" disclosure.
The district court, in ruling that Machin's trial was unfair, stated that Machin had relied on the prosecutor's response to his discovery request that there were no written statements made by Machin. In addition, the court noted that Officer Davis, in a deposition taken prior to trial, testified that Machin had not made any statements. Because defense counsel relied on these responses and assumed there were no such statements, the district court stated that the defense had no "opportunity to challenge the statement by pre-trial motion and to construct a defense based on all of the material facts."
We disagree. While we do not fully condone the prosecutor's actions here, we do not believe that the "surprise" disclosure rendered Machin's trial fundamentally unfair in terms of the constitutional guarantee of due process. In the first place, the statement was equally within the defendant's own knowledge. Machin could have communicated to his counsel that he had made such a statement. Moreover, Machin's counsel, instead of deposing Officer Davis himself, relied upon the deposition taken by Mazorra's counsel. Had counsel deposed Davis himself, he might well have ascertained the substance of the statement. In addition, Machin had the opportunity to cross-examine Officer Davis to impeach his testimony. We note that he could have used the deposition taken by Mazorra's counsel as a prior inconsistent statement. Machin also could have recalled Mazorra to testify as to whether he heard Machin say "silencio" to him. In view of the steps defense counsel could have taken to lessen the effect of the late disclosure, and since the statement was equally within the defendant's knowledge, the admission of the word "silencio" was not fundamentally unfair.1
The district court also held that the evidence was insufficient to prove Machin's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. The court correctly noted that, in order to sustain the possession convictions, the state had to prove that Machin had constructive possession of the marijuana through adequate proof that he had both knowledge of and dominion and control over the contraband.2 The court found that there was insufficient evidence presented with regard to the control element.
In determining the sufficiency of the evidence for a state criminal conviction, a federal court on habeas review must view the evidence in the light most favorable to the state and grant the petition only if no rational trier of fact could have found proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 99 S.Ct. 2781, 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). We must presume that conflicting inferences to be drawn from the evidence were resolved by the trier of fact in favor of the prosecution. Id. at 326, 99 S.Ct. at 2792.
We believe that a rational trier of fact could have found sufficient proof of all necessary elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. The jury properly could have disbelieved Mazorra's testimony that Machin was a mere passenger or hitchhiker in the van. The officers' testimony established that more than six hundred pounds of marijuana were within two to three feet of the place where Machin was seated. His knowledge could be inferred from the testimony that he could both see and smell the marijuana. In addition, one could infer Machin's control from his close proximity to the marijuana, much of which was within his reach. S.W. v. State, 431 So.2d 342 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983) (alcohol found in front seat of car sufficient to show ability to exercise control). Cf. Kuhn v. State, 439 So.2d 291 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983) (evidence of control not sufficient where marijuana was found in back of pickup truck where it could not be reached from cab). In the circumstances of this case, at least some degree of joint control or dominion over the contraband also could be inferred from Machin's statement to Mazorra to keep quiet in the face of the officers' interrogation. While the evidence was far from overwhelming, it nevertheless satisfies minimum constitutional requirements.
Honorable J. Smith Henley, U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, sitting by designation
While the statement was important, there was other evidence submitted which went to prove the control element of the possession offense (Machin's close proximity to the drugs), and we cannot say that the statement was crucial in a constitutional sense. See discussion of sufficiency of the evidence infra. We also do not find that Machin was denied due process because he was denied the opportunity to move to suppress the statement by pretrial motion. It is clear that the statement was spontaneous and admissible for fifth amendment purposes. Machin has offered no persuasive argument for its suppression
We must decide the sufficiency of the evidence with reference to the substantive elements of the offense as defined by state law. Jackson v. Virginia, 443 U.S. 307, 324 n. 16, 99 S.Ct. 2781, 2792 n. 16, 61 L.Ed.2d 560 (1979). Under Florida law, "[c]onstructive possession exists where the accused without physical possession of the controlled substance knows of its presence ... and has the ability to maintain control over said controlled substance." Hively v. State, 336 So.2d 127, 129 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976); Brown v. State, 428 So.2d 250, 252 (Fla.), cert. denied, 463 U.S. 1209, 103 S.Ct. 3541, 77 L.Ed.2d 1391 (1983)


Mmmmm. This morning - gingerbread cookies, cream cheese frosting and Starbucks Salted Caramel Signature Hot Chocolate. Reason #576 to love Fall (or at least, fall-ish weather patterns).
Tonight - pumpkin cupcakes, cream cheese frosting, cammomile tea. Ahhhhh. I love Fall.
I just had a salted caramel hot chocolate for the first time. Whoa. Good reason to like Fall!


Kindness of strangers? Don't knock it.
Home>stories>Kindness of strangers? Don't knock it.
The next time you catch me responding "nothing much" when someone asks what's going on, would you kindly whack me upside the head? Hard?
When I say such things the god of adventures apparently peers down, says "'Zat so?" …and presses the SEND key.
Jumped into Max the car at lunch, intending to run a few errands, and got exactly three blocks: Max choked and died at an intersection. I tried again, drove a couple blocks more, and he passed out halfway into the shopping center parking lot.
That's where I met Andy, first of many kind strangers I met today. Andy works at Les Schwab Tires, saw me frantically trying to get Max out of the street, and took over. He and a buddy pushed Max into an empty garage bay, popped the hood, and shook their collective heads.
Yup, about 45 minutes due north. Called AAA, discovered I'm covered for towing up to 100 miles, so I arranged for them to pick up the car. Then I called Steve the mechanic.
Andy brought me a cold drink and settled me in with a magazine, no charge. I sat down to wait for the tow truck. The last time this happened, I waited four HOURS for a tow, so I prepared for a long haul.
"Only problem I got is this one guy at work. He doesn't wanna work, always askin' for time off, coming in late. So the boss takes me off part-time and gives me that guy's shift, fulltime. Now he's bellyaching.
"Yeah," said Joe flatly, "'Cause he's a wiener, that's why" and changed the subject.
And smiling, I pushed into Steve's waiting room, where the news was bad.
Drat. Right about now Max' chief attraction, i.e., that he's paid for, is rapidly losing ground to my need for reliable transportation.
Great. It's 4:30, I'm stranded in the Enterprise rent-a-car, I've got dinner guests coming in an hour and a pressing need to drive to work in the morning. Still, Jessica looked even unhappier about it than I, and that's saying a LOT.
I couldn't believe she offered, but I was game if she was. We dashed home (or as close to dash as you can get in rush hour traffic). I ran in and grabbed my birth certificate–how lucky that I cleaned out my file cabinet last night and LEFT MY BIRTH CERTIFICATE OUT ON THE DESK!–and was back outside in maybe two minutes.
I gasped out my adventures to date and he chuckled. "Well, I'm sure not going to be the one to stop you," and opened the door wide. He and another DMV guy reviewed my documentation, helped fill in the form, and took what has to be the world's worst portrait of me.
At 5:01, I rushed out of the DMV with a brand new driver's license. Jessica cheered and we drove back to Enterprise rent-a-car.
I suspect she already has what she needs to be successful in business–the MBA won't get her as far as what she's just done for me. We finished up the paperwork, and ten minutes later I'm driving off in a rental car.
I get home in time for my dinner guests and find they've fixed ME dinner instead of the other way 'round. Carol, Emelia and I feast on roasted fresh vegetables and pasta in a garlic sauce.
So it's been a pretty great day.
I love this. Thanks for sharing the warm fuzzies. It is days like this that make some of the other ones bearable.
I have lived in the Portland area since 1984 and there are small and large stories like this going on everyday here. Coming from Phoenix AZ you get used to indifferent, even rude people. On a rare occasion I will meet someone who is a little extra rude but for the most part this town is filled with amazing people who go out of their way to be kind and helpful.
YEA!! It's so nice to hear such a good story. Thanks for sharing.
It's them Karma Points rolling back and giving you a big "here you go honey" smooch!
Restores your hope in the next generation… and in the timeliness of friends like Carol and Emelia.


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Montenegro competed at the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona, Spain between 19 July to 4 August 2013.

Medalists

Water polo

Men's tournament

Team roster
Zdravko Radić
Draško Brguljan
Vjekoslav Pasković
Antonio Petrović
Darko Brguljan
Ugo Crousillat
Mlađan Janović
Nikola Janović
Aleksandar Ivović
Sasa Misić
Filip Klikovać
Predrag Jokić
Miloš Šćepanović

Group play

Round of 16

Quarterfinal

Semifinal

Final

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2013 in Montenegrin sport
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35th Infantry (Cacti) Regiment Association
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CPL Walter Peter Janeczko In memory of our fallen brother
"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; for he to-day that sheds his blood with me shall be my brother"
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"Not For Fame or Reward
Not For Place or For Rank
But In Simple Obedience To
Duty as They Understood It"
The 35th Infantry Regiment Association salutes our fallen brother, CPL Walter Peter Janeczko, US51031677, who died in the service of his country on March 12th, 1952 in North Korea. The cause of death was listed as KIA. At the time of his death Walter was 22 years of age. He was from Bayonne, New Jersey. Walter's Military Occupation Specialty was 4667-Signal Message Clerk.
The decorations earned by CPL Walter Peter Janeczko include: the Bronze Star with V, the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Korea Service Medal, and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Corporal Janeczko was a member of the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was Killed in Action while fighting the enemy in North Korea on March 12, 1952. Corporal Janeczko was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
"In regard to Corporal Walter P. Janeczko, service number 51031677, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, Army. Im sending a picture of Walter taken by me in Korea in the fall of 1951. I served with Walter as his team leader until February, 1951. He was my best friend." (from) William G. Wentzel, West Lawn, PA.
BURIAL LOCATION:HOLY CROSS CEMETERY, NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ
He was my uncle, Corporal Walter P Janeczko. In Korea, during the period September 1951 to 12 March 1952. As senior wireman, he displayed rare initiative and technical skill, directed the efforts of a wire laying team committed to the maintenance of a highly efficient communications network. Although constantly exposed to hostile fire and frequently traversin mine fields, the team furnished uninterrupted communications to the battalion. On 12 March, Corporal Janeczko voluntarily advanced to a forward position to repair lines of cummunication damaged by heavy mortar fire. Despite enemy shelling, he refused to seek the protection of nearby bunkers and remained at the forward position, repairing the lines to reestablish communications. While splicing the severed lines, a burst of mortar fire was received in the immediate area,mortally wounding him. Corporal Janeczkos consumate devotion to duty, inspirational courage and praiseworthy achievements contributed maerially to the regiments successful accomplishments in support of the United Nations pledge to freedom in Korea, reflecting credit on himself and the military service. For this he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal (Concetta Chandler)


Pilloholics you will ever meet!
a new home and its so fun to watch her plans unfold.
Notice the new horizontal stripes in the hallway and chandelier?
Mary Ann designs and I was beyond thrilled to be included.
my pillow addiction with some tips.
feel frozen when it comes to combining patterns???
I am always a fan of breaking "the rules" when it comes to design.
But if you're feeling stuck, here are some rules to follow.
1) It's all about proportions! Start with a large print that you love, like the peacock fabric below.
2) Next, chose a medium and small print that are different than the large. For example, if you use a large floral, then you'll need a medium geometric, and a small stripe.
3) When selecting a solid I always look for texture. Velvet, mohair, linen,and wool will help your room feel finished and sophisticated. If every fabric is the same texture it can get boring.
I hope you pillow addicts are inspired to keep mixing your colors and patterns! If there are any pillows you like, simply click on the board and scroll down. They are each linked to the source.
We recently moved, and only now have we gotten our home to what I like to call "baseline" so I'm still making decorating decisions like which pillows to buy. Today I shared pillows I would love to have in our living room and I hope you would too!
GREAT TIPS for combining patterns/textures.
seeing on her sofa next?
I enjoyed reading what all the pillow addicts have to say! Great idea Mary Ann!
Great advice- easy to understand.
I adore Abby and her pillows are perfect! Enjoy your weekend!
Thanks so much for having me! I'll be sad to see the series end.
Abby has great taste, and I love her fabric selections and suggestions.
This has been a fun series, Mary Ann. I'm very comforted by the knowledge that so many others share my pillow addiction!
Fantastic post, and I so agree about a solid pillow being a texture of some sort to keep things interesting! Your home is beautiful and I love your ideas on how to make pillows work.
This is a great series and I love seeing Abby contributing to it. I'm also excited to see what she chooses for her own home – the color palette is so pretty. The Betwixt board is my favorite I think – great tips Abby!
I have to admit, I have a bit of an addiction. Pillows, pillows everywhere. They just complete a room. You have to have a pillow or to me something is missing.
Great tips — I love Abby and am thrilled to find your blog!
Good, concise, foolproof advice on mixing patterns. Thanks!
Abby is a doll! It's fun to share her excitement as she decorates her new home!
Love all her beautiful pillow selections and tips!
Abby should open a pillow shop – so I have a good place to buy wonderful pillows from! I am more into pillows than shoes!!!
Mary Ann, you have an open invitation to join Maryanne and myself – any time! – for lots of "Champagna" and Brie. I know that you are a delight!
I have so little time for blog hopping, but it will hopefully get better now when all 3 kids are in school.
Great advice – and I follow and love both of your blogs! Have a wonderful weekend!
Good reading. Love the pillows you chose to share.
Of course these are fantastic tips, Abby is a decorating genius! It was her adorable mix of pillows that first attracted me to her fabulous blog! Love it!
Love,love,love the combination with the peacock pillow.
Everyone has their techniques to share that bridge a new understanding and ignite a love into a passion. Great series, great guest posts and who could ask for more as we move inside our homes on the last Sunday of Summer.
The fabrics are just to die for! Love them!
Those are great tips- thanks Abby!
I love pillows and make sure they are full and poufy!
fantastic post, Abby! I love the combination in your first example, so much energy!
Gorgeous pillows!!! And great tips Abby! I will definitely visit your blog!
Awesome post Abby…love all the selections you put together!!!
Great combo of color and texture in these pillows! Extremely inspiring!


revealed their highly-anticipated first game: LawBreakers (formerly known as "Project BlueStreak").
This reveal followed a community-focused teaser campaign with daily clues, and loyal fans earned VIP rewards ranging from future alpha or beta access to exclusive signed game art and more. In celebrate the announcement BossKey Production released a live-action trailer that sets up the backstory of the warring factions battling it out in the unique universe.
The worldwide reveal of first gameplay trailer will take place on Friday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. GMT / 9 a.m. EDT / 6 a.m. PDT. Fans can join the community now to be the first to know about the latest news and announcements.
LawBreakers is a competitive team-based FPS set in an alternate future in which the world has been divided into two factions. After 'The Shattering', the world recovered and ushered in a new age technological advancements providing gravity manipulation and supplement use that grants near-superhuman abilities. Now, the new technology rages and two forces fight for control; a peacekeeping organization charged with upholding the law, and a highly-organized crime syndicate bent on breaking it. Players will be asked to choose a side: LAW or BREAKERS.
Immediately after the name and live-action trailer were announced, Cliff Bleszinski and Arjan Brussee participated in a live Twitch stream. Joined by former G4TV personality Blair Herter serving as host, Boss Key answered questions from their community and divulged another piece of news: One map and four characters will be playable in Seattle during PAX Prime weekend.
Fans who want to be among the first to experience a taste of the new first-person shooter will get a chance to play it at a secret location just blocks away from the Washington State Convention Center. Clues to the location will be shared on the LawBreakers' and Boss Key Productions' Twitter in the next few days. Entrance will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis.


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Kroger's (KR) Digital Coupon And App Business Doing Well: Wall Street Analysts
By Nat Rudarakanchana @natrudy
Kroger has expanded its partnership with Instacart in the form of Kroger Delivery Now. Photo: Reuters
America's largest food grocer, The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR), is pushing digital boundaries hard, according to bank analysts reviewing the company's quarterly earnings from Thursday.
On its earnings call, the company revealed that its shopping app is in the top 2 percent of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) app downloads.
Kroger also communicates regularly with about 9 million households through the app. Notably, each of the 9 million users receives unique digital coupons based on their shopping behavior.
"It used to be I would get a long, long laundry list of coupons that were available to download. And now, they're in the order of priority based on my actual shopping," said Kroger CEO David Dillon during the call.
Kroger has grown the number of its customers who use digital coupons by "huge" triple-digit percentage increases over the past several months, said company executives.
According to retail consultancy Brick Meets Click, retail shopping apps are abundant in the market. Some are advanced enough to locate shoppers indoors, track shopping lists, and even offer ads in real-time, so consumers modify their shopping lists mid-trip to take advantage of enticing deals.
Kroger's app can also help customers refill prescriptions and create shopping lists. They update the app roughly every six weeks.
The app is rated only 2.5 stars on average, however, in the iTunes store.
Barclays (LON:BARC) food retail analysts described Kroger's digital capabilities as "promising" on Friday, in a research note.
"KR [Kroger] has been an innovator in the supermarket industry and has been quick to react and respond to change," they wrote. "[Kroger]'s digital efforts are well beyond the experimental stage…The innovation in digital has been continuous."
"The digital program is leveraging a very well-established direct mail program; it's not being built from scratch," wrote Barclays analyst Meredith Adler to IBTimes in an email.
It's unclear how successful digital apps and coupons are for other major food retailers, like Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) or Safeway Inc. (NYSE:SWY), though Adler cited anecdotes from industry sources about the superiority of Kroger's program over Safeway's.
Kroger's digital strength is partly based on its work with Dunnhumby, a data research firm it partly owns, along with UK supermarket giant Tesco PLC (LON:TSCO).
"Dunnhumby's ability to personalize the promotional offers is very powerful," wrote Adler. "I believe all marketing will eventually move towards personalization."
Making the full-blown transition to selling groceries online, however, as has been the buzz with Amazon.com, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMZN) this summer, probably isn't in Kroger's future, wrote Citigroup Inc. (NYSE:C) analyst Deborah Weinswig in a note.
"Management believes that over time, online grocery will be complementary to in-store shopping, not a replacement," she wrote.
Amazon Could Expand Grocery Deliveries to New York
Kroger Paying $2.4B For Harris Teeter


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The official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann
Father Mark Goldasich
Vincent Anch
Vince Cascone
Rick Cheek
Lesle Knop
Father Dan Morris
Deacon Dana Nearmyer
Debra Niesen
Michael Podrebarac
Tom Racunas
Deacon Bill Scholl
Lauren Solidum
Leon Suprenant
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Double your donation to kids in need —the easy way
by The Leaven
by Christa Dubill
LEAWOOD — Everybody's had one. A moment when you suddenly realize several seemingly random occurrences are all connected. A feeling sweeps over you and you "get it" — you realize there is something else at work, that someone much bigger than any of us . . . has a plan.
On Oct. 30, Chris Arth attended the Catholic Education Foundation's Gaudeamus event for the first time. It was a fundraising dinner with more than 1,000 people in attendance. Arth listened to the presentation and was impressed by all the organization had accomplished. He discovered CEF helped 1,138 local children last school year receive a Catholic education. He learned about the scholarships provided for urban and rural children and how desperately funding was needed.
"They gave the statistic that the majority of the kids who attend CEF schools could qualify for free or reduced [-price] lunch," said Arth.
That statistic resonated, and he realized the students at his parish, for the most part, didn't have to worry about food — or clothes, or even college, for that matter. It made him think about how fortunate his own parish was.
Arth continued to think about CEF the next day. And the next.
On that day, Nov. 1, students, parents and parishioners of St. Michael the Archangel in Leawood learned they'd won a $50,000 grant for new smart boards for their school. The kids were so excited. They had worked hard to get the votes needed for their win. They'd put together a music video. They'd encouraged their friends and families to vote for them. Three moms led the monthlong push: Beth Croake, Kim Ulowetz, and Christine Bush.
"It was a fun experience to see everyone working together and people having fun doing something in support of our school," said Croake.
The school came in fourth in a competition of hundreds of organizations and would now get the high-tech teaching tools. But the experience was bittersweet because, in the process, those involved learned of many other organizations in need of funding.
"I learned that everyone has their own things they're working for. It was 1000 different organizations working hard to make the world a better place," said Croake.
From foster programs to cures for rare forms of cancers, the students, parents and parishioners at St. Michael were reminded that many others are in great need.
On that same day, an administrator for a local parish received a phone call from a parishioner. The caller wanted to donate $50,000 to a good cause and wanted it to be a matching donation.
For every dollar someone donates to the charity chosen, he — the donor — would match the money up to his pledged $50,000. But which charity should get the money? The generous donor, who wanted to remain anonymous, was leaving that up to the parish administrator.
The parish administrator of St. Michael the Archangel, that is. Who just happened to be Chris Arth.
"As it got closer to the point we were going to be one of the winning organizations, we just thought our parish has a lot of blessings and it would be good to share that with the community," said the donor. "I talked with Chris Arth about giving the money to a charity . . . and he told me he knew the perfect one."
Arth told him about the Catholic Education Foundation.
"It makes me feel incredible," said the donor. We couldn't have come up with a better place to use the money. I'm excited to be able to direct our parish resources to something that has a very high impact.
"Talk about being in the right place at the right time," said Arth.
So what would $100,000 mean for CEF if St. Michael can bring in the donations?
CEF executive director Michael Morrisey said it's huge.
"It means St. Michael's is assisting and positively changing the lives of 143 children who are currently living in poverty," said Morrisey.
Better yet, the assistance would start immediately. The schools CEF supports have lists of kids who are praying for help, and donations will go to provide that assistance right now.
"You can donate to CEF on your own, absolutely," said Arth, "but with this matching donation, you double your money."
And double the number of kids whose prayers will be answered.
The Leaven
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I was at Camping Naussa with my sister for about 10 days, and we had a really great time! Its a very charming area, only a minutes walk from a nice beach. The camping has a mini market and really friendly staff, and even though its camping on the country side, we had everything we needed. We loved the free shuttle to the Port every day, and spend most mornings at the many beaches near by or on the tiny mountains 20 mins walk along the bay. We recommend this to all backpackers and campers who appreciate the charm of the greek islands! Enjoy!


Would you recommend Trail to a friend?
Hi PH! Trail is a way to catalog and share your entire life. All the videos you share on the same day are combined into one movie. There's no editing or filtering - videos taken on trail are immediately posted and added to your movie for the day on your profile. What results is a series of truly raw and uncut movies detailing your day-to-day life. It basically turns everyone into an instant vlogger! There are a few known bugs (still in beta) but the MVP is available to download today and I would love your feedback.
@jakemor Cool app, and congrats on launching! Also, smart move on not marrying yourself to FB/Twitter. I've seen plenty of issues arise, and more people than you might think (usually younger) are averse to using them for sign in. A couple questions: 1) The auto-posting without preview reminds me of Beme--but unlike Beme, I was expecting a preview/confirmation step. Intentional? I didn't feel duped but I could see others wanting a heads up on the posting process. 2) Similarly, I think a key benefit of auto-posting would be to encourage a user to continue capturing lots of clips, but it interrupts that flow by taking a user directly to their content profile. Any thoughts on that decision? Just curious what your ideal user funnel is at the moment. 3) Is there any type of content that you feel Trail lends itself to better than another app? Again, congrats!
@jasonwhyre Thanks for the questions! I'll preface by describing what influenced almost every design choice I made: Trail is meant to replace the pictures you take that get lost in your camera roll. This means adding to trail should be as quick as taking a picture-- so instead of spending 5-10 seconds taking a picture, you can spend 5-10 seconds adding to your trail. It also means adding to trail should add more context to what you capture than the regular camera app. That's why trail only allows video (I always preach that a 5 second video is at least a million times better than a still image), geo tags each clip, adds a timestamp to each clip as well, and turns all the videos you take on the same day into a simple chronological movie. I really encourage you to use trail on your next family vacation. You'll cherish the movies trail makes for you. 1) There's no review process because when you review a video you just took you immediately start judging it. I wanted to make a point in the early versions to not have a focus on reviewing/judging/filtering your content. 2) At first I wanted it to be clear that your videos get posted to your profile. By using the current animation it makes it clear that the video is being added to "Today" and you also intuitively assume that by tapping the Today row you can watch your trails for that day. This also prevents users from capturing the same moment twice, which may break up the flow of your trail that day. I think I may change this in the future, if the data shows people posting multiple trails at a time. 3) Raw and uncut daily vlogging. These days when I watch people's snap stories I get the sense that they are too picture perfect. Also- they disappear! Where's the fun in that? When you just start following someone on snapchat you can't even see their story for that day. How are you supposed to discover new people that way? So if you hear from your friend "follow justin TV on snapchat" and you do, none of their content is readily available to you. Snapchat puts a focus on where you are today. Trail lets people learn how they got there.
@jakemor Thanks for the great reply and answers!
Interesting to see another app in this space but how does the Snapchat Memories release affect this now?
@bentossell It affects Trail a great deal, but as far as I know you are still unable to view other people's previous posts with snapchat. The point of Trail is to be able to watch someone else's life not only as it unfolds, but also see how they got where they are today.
@bentossell from the blog post yesterday.. "We realized that Snapchatters want to feel comfortable showing their Memories to friends while they're hanging out together, so we made it easy to move Snaps and Stories to My Eyes Only — and avoid awkward moments when a friend stumbles upon a Snap meant just for you." You can only see other people's memories on their device- they aren't public. Also in the video they posted, the girl hands her phone over.
@jakemor OHHHH - well thats a weird thing to have!
@jakemor we felt the same about Anchor. At first we were super bummed about Snapchat Memories but once we realized there wasn't a discovery element we stopped having a mild heart attack.
For the kind of target demographic I can see using this, a way to share those daily compilations on Facebook/Twitter and/or embedding them (sorry for slash overload) in your own website (think Tumblr, Wordpress, etc.) might go a long way towards adoption. I know from my own experiences, and from looking to the outside of my own walled garden, that as much as "mobile only" appeals to me, things like Instagram took off after there was a way to see those gruesomely squished and compressed filter-abominations on the web. Will there be such a thing in the future? Heck, "post this day on YouTube" alone, or "save this day's video in your camera roll" might go a long way.
@legerdemain there absolutly will be. The idea behind trail is to turn everyone into an amateur vlogger- so having many channels of distribution is 🔑. I plan on developing a website to view everyone's trails and a way to share your trails on youtube, facebook and instagram.


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package members

import (
	"github.com/racker/perigee"
	"github.com/rackspace/gophercloud"
	"github.com/rackspace/gophercloud/pagination"
)

// ListOpts allows the filtering and sorting of paginated collections through
// the API. Filtering is achieved by passing in struct field values that map to
// the floating IP attributes you want to see returned. SortKey allows you to
// sort by a particular network attribute. SortDir sets the direction, and is
// either `asc' or `desc'. Marker and Limit are used for pagination.
type ListOpts struct {
	Status       string `q:"status"`
	Weight       int    `q:"weight"`
	AdminStateUp *bool  `q:"admin_state_up"`
	TenantID     string `q:"tenant_id"`
	PoolID       string `q:"pool_id"`
	Address      string `q:"address"`
	ProtocolPort int    `q:"protocol_port"`
	ID           string `q:"id"`
	Limit        int    `q:"limit"`
	Marker       string `q:"marker"`
	SortKey      string `q:"sort_key"`
	SortDir      string `q:"sort_dir"`
}

// List returns a Pager which allows you to iterate over a collection of
// pools. It accepts a ListOpts struct, which allows you to filter and sort
// the returned collection for greater efficiency.
//
// Default policy settings return only those pools that are owned by the
// tenant who submits the request, unless an admin user submits the request.
func List(c *gophercloud.ServiceClient, opts ListOpts) pagination.Pager {
	q, err := gophercloud.BuildQueryString(&opts)
	if err != nil {
		return pagination.Pager{Err: err}
	}
	u := rootURL(c) + q.String()
	return pagination.NewPager(c, u, func(r pagination.PageResult) pagination.Page {
		return MemberPage{pagination.LinkedPageBase{PageResult: r}}
	})
}

// CreateOpts contains all the values needed to create a new pool member.
type CreateOpts struct {
	// Only required if the caller has an admin role and wants to create a pool
	// for another tenant.
	TenantID string

	// Required. The IP address of the member.
	Address string

	// Required. The port on which the application is hosted.
	ProtocolPort int

	// Required. The pool to which this member will belong.
	PoolID string
}

// Create accepts a CreateOpts struct and uses the values to create a new
// load balancer pool member.
func Create(c *gophercloud.ServiceClient, opts CreateOpts) CreateResult {
	type member struct {
		TenantID     string `json:"tenant_id,omitempty"`
		ProtocolPort int    `json:"protocol_port"`
		Address      string `json:"address"`
		PoolID       string `json:"pool_id"`
	}
	type request struct {
		Member member `json:"member"`
	}

	reqBody := request{Member: member{
		Address:      opts.Address,
		TenantID:     opts.TenantID,
		ProtocolPort: opts.ProtocolPort,
		PoolID:       opts.PoolID,
	}}

	var res CreateResult
	_, res.Err = perigee.Request("POST", rootURL(c), perigee.Options{
		MoreHeaders: c.AuthenticatedHeaders(),
		ReqBody:     &reqBody,
		Results:     &res.Body,
		OkCodes:     []int{201},
	})
	return res
}

// Get retrieves a particular pool member based on its unique ID.
func Get(c *gophercloud.ServiceClient, id string) GetResult {
	var res GetResult
	_, res.Err = perigee.Request("GET", resourceURL(c, id), perigee.Options{
		MoreHeaders: c.AuthenticatedHeaders(),
		Results:     &res.Body,
		OkCodes:     []int{200},
	})
	return res
}

// UpdateOpts contains the values used when updating a pool member.
type UpdateOpts struct {
	// The administrative state of the member, which is up (true) or down (false).
	AdminStateUp bool
}

// Update allows members to be updated.
func Update(c *gophercloud.ServiceClient, id string, opts UpdateOpts) UpdateResult {
	type member struct {
		AdminStateUp bool `json:"admin_state_up"`
	}
	type request struct {
		Member member `json:"member"`
	}

	reqBody := request{Member: member{AdminStateUp: opts.AdminStateUp}}

	// Send request to API
	var res UpdateResult
	_, res.Err = perigee.Request("PUT", resourceURL(c, id), perigee.Options{
		MoreHeaders: c.AuthenticatedHeaders(),
		ReqBody:     &reqBody,
		Results:     &res.Body,
		OkCodes:     []int{200},
	})
	return res
}

// Delete will permanently delete a particular member based on its unique ID.
func Delete(c *gophercloud.ServiceClient, id string) DeleteResult {
	var res DeleteResult
	_, res.Err = perigee.Request("DELETE", resourceURL(c, id), perigee.Options{
		MoreHeaders: c.AuthenticatedHeaders(),
		OkCodes:     []int{204},
	})
	return res
}