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Lisburn actor Rea Cambell-Hill will be flying onto the stage of the Lyric Theatre for this year's Christmas show Peter Pan.
This exciting new musical of Peter Pan, adapted by Paul Boyd from the play by JM Barrie, runs from November 29 – January 4 and it will certainly be an 'awfully big adventure' for all the family.
Rea, who also starred in last year's Christmas show at the Lyric Theatre, is delighted to be taking on the role of the youngest Darling sibling Michael, who sets off to explore the magical work of Neverland.
From a young age, Rea loved the theatre and was determined to make his dream of being a professional actor come true. "The first time I ever performed was at Pond Park Primary in the school choir," recalls Rea. "When I was primary school we went to see one of Laurelhill Community College's shows and that was when I knew that was the school I wanted to go to."
As a member of Lisnagarvey Youth Society, and later the award winning adult company Lisnagarvey Operatic Society, Read knew his future lay in the world of musical theatre and after studying at Belfast Met, he went on to complete an Honours Degree in Musical Theatre at the London College of Music.
"I considered staying in London after I graduated and I was working on a couple of things but when I came home for a visit I saw Bruiser Theatre doing Sweet Charity and it made me realise there was a place for me here," Rea explained.
Rea has been in numerous shows all over Northern Ireland in recent years, and last year took to the stage of the Lyric Theatre in their production of Alice in Wonderland, which was directed by Paul Boyd, who is also directing Peter Pan.
Looking forward to this year's production, Rea said: "Paul has composed a beautiful score that combines beautiful power ballads and darker, atmospheric underscoring for some of the more nail biting sings that feature the infamous Hook, captain of the Jolly Rodger. My favourite song to sing is my duet with my brother John called I wish I were a Pirate."
Rea is also looking forward to taking to the air for this show. "The only way to get to Neverland is by flight so John, Wendy, Michael and Peter will definitely be flying," he said. "We had a test fly on Tuesday for the first time and it was definitely a first for me. People will naturally be intrigued as to how that works. The simple answer is 'all you need to do is think good thoughts and the one special ingredient is fairy dust', so kids unless you have a good fairy to help you, don't try this at home."
Another local actor will also be joining Rea on stage. Rhiannon Chesterman, who hails from Hillsborough, will be stepping into the shoes of Wendy Darling and Rea is excited to be reunited on stage with his friend. "We were in MT4Youth back in the day and we have done shows together," revealed Rea. "This is a reunion for us and it is really good fun."
Peter Pan runs at Lyric Theatre Belfast from November 29 - January 4. Tickets are now available, starting from £12, online at www.lyrictheatre.co.uk or on 028 9038 1081.
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Afterwards he telegraphed:
The enemy has begun an attack on Smith's left with infantry. I know no details.
Afterward the following:
The enemy has opened on Smith from a battery of three pieces to the right of the White House. Our shells are bursting well, and Smith thinks Sumner will soon have a cross-fire upon them that will silence them.
Afterwards (at 5.50 p. m.) the following was sent to General Keyes:
Please send one brigade of Couch's division to these headquarters without a moment's delay. A staff officer will be here to direct the brigade where to go.
Subsequently the following was sent to Generals Sumner and Franklin:
Is there any sign of the enemy being in force in your front? Can you spare any more force to be sent to General Porter? Answer at once.
At 5.15 p. m. the following was received from General Franklin:
I do not think it prudent to take any more troops from here at present.
General Sumner replied as follows:
If the general desires to trust the defense of my position to my front line alone, I can send French with three regiments, and Meagher with his brigade, to the right. Everything is so uncertain that I think it would be hazardous to do it.
These two brigades were sent to re-enforce General Porter, as has been observed.
At 5.25 p. m. I sent the following to General Franklin:
Porter is hard pressed. It is not a question of prudence, but of possibilities. Can you possibly maintain your position until dark with two brigades? I have ordered eight regiments of Sumner's to support Porter; one brigade of Couch's to this place; Heintzelman's reserve to go in rear of Sumner. If possible send a brigade to support Porter. It should follow the regiments ordered from Sumner.
At 7.35 p. m. the following was sent to General Sumner:
If it is possible send another brigade to re-enforce General Smith. It is said three heavy column of infantry are moving on him.
From the foregoing dispatches it will be seen that all disposable troops were sent from the right bank of the river to re-enforce General Porter, and that the corps commanders were left with smaller forces to hold their positions than they deemed adequate. To have done more, even though Porter's reverse had been prevented, would have had the still more disastrous result of imperiling the whole movement across the Peninsula.
The operations of this day proved the numerical superiority of the enemy, and made it evident that while he had a large army on the left bank of the Chickahominy, which had already turned our right and was in position to intercept the communications with our depot at the White House, he was also in large force between our army and Richmond. I therefore effected a junction of our forces.
This might probably have been executed on either side of the Chickahominy, and if the concentration had been effected on the left bank it is possible we might with our entire force have defeated the enemy there; but at that time they held the roads leading to the White House, so that it would have been impossible to have sent forward supply trains in advance of the army in that direction, and the guarding of those trains would have seriously embarrassed our operations in the battle. We would have been compelled to fight if concentrated on that bank of the river. Moreover, we would at once have been followed by
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Street artist Raphael Delgado, who curated the mural, said the project was a place-making endeavor.
Over the next two weeks, 37 murals will turn alleyways and walls across the city into photo ops and conversation starters.
Opening night and closing night block parties on Del Paso Boulevard bookend the festival, which features gallery showings and a Friday meet-and-greet. All festival events are listed on the website's calender and open to the public.
The 2018 festival features artists local, international, and world-renowned.
Shepard Fairey, who designed President Barack Obama's "Hope" poster and founded the OBEY clothing brand, will begin his illustration on the east wall of the Residence Inn at 1121 15th St. Monday.
A digital graffiti mural incorporating art made by seven Sacramento State students.
Once marginalized as lowbrow, street art has for the most part entered the mainstream. But for Horton and fellow Sacramento Wide Open Walls artist Norman Ayles, Sacramento's relationship to their art isn't straightforward.
Ayles said Wide Open Walls was an opportunity for him to get his name out there. He's decorating the letter "N" in SACRAMENTO with mountains, a night sky, and a California bear as a way to convey his urge to escape the constraints of city life, he said.
To Matsui, open-air festivals like Wide Open Walls represent an important step in empowering both artists and citizens.
"Public art is there, stares you in the face. You have to see it. And all of a sudden, a conversation develops in meaningful ways," she said.


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At the Viewbox: Mycotic Aneurysm
By Judit A. Machnitz, M.D., Robert A. Koenigsberg, D.O., M.Sc., FAOCR
A 13-year-old otherwise healthy girl was diagnosed with Streptoccous pneumoniae endocarditis with involvement of the mitral valve and septic cerebral emboli. She underwent mitral valve replacement, and her immediate postoperative recovery was uncomplicated. A follow-up brain MRI revealed a 5-mm enhancing vascular lesion in the peripheral right frontal lobe. She was asymptomatic at the examination. Given her history, the lesion was highly suspicious for a mycotic aneurysm.
Mycotic or infected aneurysms are rare, accounting for < 1% of surgically treated aneurysms. Historically, they were most common following bacterial endocarditis. Currently, mycotic aneurysms often are related to intravenous drug use or immunosuppression. They may involve any artery, including the peripheral or cerebral vasculature. If cerebral, they are typically fusiform and peripherally located along the anterior circulation. They may enlarge rapidly and lead to fulminant sepsis or spontaneous hemorrhage with high mortality rates (~15%); therefore, early diagnosis is critical.1
CT and MR angiography with 3-D reconstructions are equally sensitive for the diagnosis and characterization of mycotic aneurysms. The aneurysms are contrast-enhancing vascular dilatations with flow voids on MR. Calcifications may be seen. Conventional cerebral angiography is helpful for treatment planning. Treatment options include endovascular embolization or open resection.2
In our case, angiography confirmed a single mycotic aneurysm arising from a branch of the orbitofrontal right middle cerebral artery without evidence of rupture. The aneurysm was clipped and resected without complication.
Acknowledgment: The authors would like to thank Melandee Brown, M.D., neurosurgeon, for her contributions to this case and manuscript.
Lee WK, Mossop PJ, Little AF, et al. Infected (Mycotic) aneurysms: spectrum of imaging appearances and management, Radiographics 2008;28(7):1853-1868.
Wajnberg E, Rueda F, Marchiori E, et al. Endovascular treatment for intracranial infectious aneurysms. Arq. Neuropsiquiatr 2008;66(4):790-794.
At the Viewbox: Mycotic Aneurysm. J Am Osteopath Coll Radiol.
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'Pokemon Go' adds three travelling Legendary Pokemon in the game starting today.
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More Legendaries are being released in 'Pokemon Go' as Niantic Labs continue offering more activities in the game
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'Pokemon Go' adds three travelling Legendary Pokemon in the game starting today! - Video
More exciting surprises are in store for players of the popular augmented reality game. Niantic Labs will add three more Traveling Legendary pocket monsters in "Pokemon Go." Players will get the chance to catch these new monsters starting today.
Traveling Legendaries
Starting today, three more Legendary pocket monsters will be available in "Pokemon Go." Niantic Labs announced that Entei, Raikou, and Suicine will be available in the game starting August 31. These creatures will be offered across all regions and will travel the world for the next three months.
These legendary creatures were first introduced in the "Gold" and "Silver" installments of the franchise. They are popular as creatures constantly wandering in the Johto region. This particular characteristic of these monsters forces players to run after them from one location to another.
Region-Exclusive
Each of the three traveling Legendaries will be region-exclusive for a month. This is to maintain the spirit of their first appearances. One traveling Legendary will be assigned as a region-exclusive monster to North and South America.
Another one will be assigned to Europe and Africa and another one in Australia and Asia. At the end of the month, the Legendary monsters will be rotated to a new region to give other players the chance to catch the new traveling legendaries.
Among the traveling Legendary that players will encounter in the game is Raikou. The creature is the most powerful Electric-Type monster in the popular augmented reality game.
Raikou will be released first in North and South America on August 31. As one of the well-rounded creatures in the competition, it has high Attack strength and strong Stamina and Defense Stats. To counter Raikou, players must have Ground-Type monsters. Among the best counters are Donphan, Rhydon, and Golem. As secondary counters, players could use Nidoking, Exeggutor, and Dragonite. This Travelling Legendary is scheduled to make its second and third rotations to new locations on September 30 and October 31 respectively.
Another Travelling Legendary that players will encounter starting today is Suicine. The monster is also known as the star of "Pokemon Crystal." It is available starting today in Asia and Australia and will rotate to a new location by the end of September 30. As a Water-type monster, it is weak when facing Grass-type and Electric-type attacks. Suicine is the weakest among the three traveling Legendaries and could be easily beaten.
Joining Raikou and Suicine is Entei, which is the star of the franchise's movie. The creature will be available in Europe and Africa starting August 31. As the second strongest Fire-type monster in "Pokemon Go," players can use the same creatures to beat Moltres when facing Entei.
Despite being one of the strongest, this creature has a mediocre stats and defeating the monster will not be that difficult.
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This week, commentators debated President Trump's decision to pull out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that was negotiated under former president Barack Obama. Conservatives hailed Trump's move as bold and necessary because the deal was weighed heavily in Iran's favor.
And, "Trump's decision does the actual opposite of showing the U.S. isn't serious about its commitments — it communicates to the world that there's a new sheriff in town who is going to follow through on what he says, unlike Obama (of the infamous red line in Syria)."
"Trump seems to believe that his angry tweets at 'little Rocket Man' have brought Kim Jong Un to his knees, and it is a foregone conclusion that the North Korean dictator will surrender his nuclear weapons," said Salon's Heather Digby Parton. "Indeed, in Trump's mind this has already happened. He's been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, after all. So naturally, the Iranian government is terrified and will scurry to ingratiate itself with him too."
But he stressed that "Trump has been willing to take unconventional action to turn momentum to America's favor" and that "while the future remains uncertain and challenging, one thing we know for sure is that the president will always put America First."
Kaplan said Trump's move "can only be attributed to one or more of three motives: a misunderstanding of the deal's terms, a need to torpedo yet another one of President Obama's accomplishments, or a desire to weaken or destroy the government of Iran."
So Trump has wrecked one of the most successful arms-control deals in modern history, destroyed any possible leverage to negotiate a new one, further disrupted unity with our allies, further damaged U.S. credibility, strengthened hard-line factions in Iran, exacerbated instability in the Middle East, and possibly boosted the chance of war
If one listens to the critics of Trump's decision to pull out of the deal, "one might think that Iran has been acting responsibly for the last three years" and "that Obama left the Middle East a bright and beautiful place, not a hellhole filled with human carnage bought with dollars spent by Iran but funneled through the United States," said Ben Shapiro on The Daily Wire.
"None of that is true, of course," Shapiro said. "Obama left the Middle East a smoking wreckage heap — a situation so grim that even Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan have been forced to ally with Israel to allay fears of an Iranian regional takeover."
Barack Obama had a peculiar vision of the Middle East remade: Iran ascendant, the power of Israel checked, the Saudis chastened. He achieved that vision at the cost of tens of thousands of lives across the region. President Trump is undoing that legacy. Good riddance.
Writing in The Hill, former Nobel Peace Prize nominee Jonathan Granoff said by pulling out of the deal, the U.S. "violated an international agreement it solemnly entered into, putting it in a class with nations that pointedly disrespect international cooperation, the rule of law, peace, and nuclear nonproliferation."
"It's not just a deal between the U.S. and Iran; by virtue of the UN Security Council resolution the deal is between Iran and the entire world," Granoff said. "U.S. withdrawal demonstrates callous disregard for world opinion, and diminishes the world's trust in America's word, honor and commitments."


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Jul 2016 - What is culpable conduct?
In a recent case, the Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) confirmed that the ACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures (the Code) only applies to dismissals where there is 'culpable conduct', whether in the form of misconduct or poor performance, which either requires correction or punishment. Therefore, where poor performance is a consequence of genuine illness, it is unlikely that the Code will apply since there is no 'culpable conduct' on the part of the employee.
In Holmes v Qinetiq Ltd [2015], Mr Holmes worked as a security guard for Qinetiq from 1996 to 2014. He had a number of extended absences relating to problems with his back, hips and legs, which ultimately led to him being dismissed on ill health grounds on the basis that he was no longer capable of doing his job.
Qinetiq conceded that his dismissal was unfair because it failed to obtain an up-to-date occupational health report about Mr Holme's ability to reliably attend work having had an operation in 2014 to resolve his health issues. At the remedy hearing, Mr Holmes argued that there should be an uplift to his compensation on the basis that Qinetiq failed to follow the code when dismissing him. When the tribunal refused to award an uplift having concluded that the Code does not extend to dismissals on the grounds of ill health where there is no disciplinary component, Mr Holmes appealed.
However, the EAT dismissed his appeal.
It is clear from the Code that it is intended to apply only to situations where an employee faces a complaint or allegation that may lead to a disciplinary situation or disciplinary action. This infers that there needs to be 'culpable conduct', whether in the form of misconduct or poor performance, that either requires correction or punishment.
It is obvious that misconduct involves culpable conduct but poor performance is capable of involving both culpable and non-culpable conduct. The EAT said that where poor performance is a consequence of genuine illness or injury, it is difficult to see how culpability would be involved, or disciplinary action justified. Where an employee is absent through illness or ill health leading to dismissal, disciplinary action cannot ordinarily be invoked, which means that the Code does not apply.
This is in contrast with situations where, for example, ill health leads to a failure to comply with sickness absence procedures or on allegations that the ill health is not genuine. In those cases, any disciplinary procedure invoked would be to address the alleged culpable conduct on the employee's part rather than any lack of capability arising from ill health.
In this case, no disciplinary procedure was invoked, because, aside from his illness, Mr Holmes was able to perform his job and there was no suggestion that he had breached Qinetiq's rules of conduct or discipline so as to merit disciplinary action or to give rise to a disciplinary situation. Therefore, there was no need for Qinetiq to follow the Code.
This decision is a helpful reminder that employers who dismiss for genuine ill health, where there is no issue of poor performance, are not bound to follow the Code. The decision also clarifies that the Code will only apply to poor performance where there is some element of culpability on the part of the employee.


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Kim Kardashian married the music producer Damon Thomas in 2000. Their relationship was short-lived and the pair divorced in 2004. She went on to date a number of high-profile men, including the model Gabriel Aubry, Miami Dolphins player Reggie Bush and the Dallas Cowboys player Miles Austin.
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Meghan Markle Will Still Be Making Bank As A Member Of The Royal Family
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Being British royalty is a job just like anything else. Which means that, now that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are engaged, you might be wondering about things like the income of the former Suits actor once her Spring 2018 wedding takes place. Meghan Markle's salary as a member of the royal family would likely come from the same place that all of the royal family gets their money, so it's time to break down exactly where and what that is.
According to Business Insider, the Queen gets a portion of money from the treasury called the Sovereign Grant. This isn't just given away to her — this is part of a deal in which she is given this money from the Grant in exchange for surrendering profits that are made through the Crown Estate. The grant isn't a fixed amount — Business Insider reports that it is calculated as 15 percent of the profits made by the Crown Estate two years earlier.
The Crown Estate is a collection of land and holdings that belong to the monarchy. According to the Crown Estate website, it "belongs to the reigning monarch 'in right of The Crown', that is, it is owned by the monarch for the duration of their reign, by virtue of their accession to the throne. But it is not the private property of the monarch - it cannot be sold by the monarch, nor do revenues from it belong to the monarch." In addition, the website clarifies that "the Government also does not own The Crown Estate. It is managed by an independent organisation - established by statute - headed by a Board (also known as The Crown Estate Commissioners), and the surplus revenue from the estate is paid each year to the Treasury for the benefit of the nation's finances."
According to Business Insider, money from the Sovereign Grant is used to pay for travel, staff, and palace upkeep, among other things, for the royal family. Presumably if Markle is becoming part of the family, some of this would be used to pay for her travel expenses.
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The BBC reported that the Sovereign Grant was set to increase in 2018 by more than 6 million pounds. The BBC quoted Sir Alan Reid, Keeper of the Privy Purse, as saying that the Queen represented "excellent value for money" and pointing out that when you divide the costs between the British population, the cost of the Sovereign Grant amounted to "65p per person, per annum, in the United Kingdom. That's the price of a first class stamp."
The Queen also has a private income, the Privy Purse, which comes from the Duchy of Lancaster, a private estate "of 18,433 hectares of land in England and Wales" and which is made up of "commercial, agricultural and residential properties, the majority of which are in Lancashire, Yorkshire, Cheshire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire." At the end of March 2017, the Duchy of Lancaster delivered a net income of 19.2 million pounds. According to Business Insider, the Privy Purse is used to cover "expenses incurred by other members of the royal family," so presumably some portion of this would go to Markle as soon as she gets married to Prince Harry.
Of course, it isn't like the actor needs money. According to The Express, Markle's net worth is over $5 million. And Prince Harry's net worth is estimated to be $40 million. According to Newsweek, Prince Harry has inherited some money from Princess Diana, as well as the Queen Mother, and also has money from when he was in the British Army Air Corps. Official royal duties are paid for by income from his father's, Prince Charles's, estate, the Duchy of Cornwall.
But while readers might assume marrying into royalty would be the quickest route to riches, this isn't necessarily true. According to Business Insider in January 2017, the Queen isn't in the top 10, or even the top 100 richest people in the UK — she's the the joint 319th richest person in the UK (along with The X Factor judge Simon Cowell).


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By Patrice Bergé-Vincent
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Before COVID-19, the region's economy already was struggling, with growth of just 0.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2019. Now, EU policymakers are warning that, unless the pandemic eases rapidly, the European economy could contract by 8 to 12 percent or more.
How can Europe restore growth? One vital component: a bold and ambitious capital markets union (CMU). With its potential to mobilise EU citizens' investment in capital markets, the CMU is the key to helping the EU economy emerge more quickly from the pandemic, stronger and positioned to thrive in the future.
Capital Markets Are Critical to the European Union's Recovery
With capital markets experiencing significant volatility, some will say it's counterintuitive to focus on fostering robust retail investor participation in them. But restarting the EU economy will be an all-hands-on-deck job. Banks and governments alone can't finance a strong recovery—especially for the industries and small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) most affected by the crisis—so policymakers will need to enable capital markets to play a significant role.
A crucial step toward building strong capital markets is helping citizens invest more easily in large companies and SMEs, which are the lifeblood of the EU economy. Regulated funds facilitate investment in business by channeling household savings to companies while helping investors save for their most important financial goals, including retirement, education, and buying a home.
EU households' use of regulated funds, however, lags that of households elsewhere in the developed world. As of year-end 2019, EU households held 30 percent of their financial assets in bank deposits and currency and only 8 percent in regulated funds. Contrast that with households in the United States, which held 12 percent of their financial assets in bank deposits and currency and 22 percent in regulated funds.
To foster greater participation in capital markets, policymakers need to design a CMU that makes investing in regulated funds easier for and more attractive to EU citizens.
Simplify Investing in Regulated Funds
Key to facilitating savers' use of regulated funds is making the investment process user-friendly. This will require difficult work on many fronts, particularly disclosure. Currently, fund investors can receive at least three complex and dense sets of disclosures, which are required by different sets of laws. Policymakers should look at these documents from the investor's perspective and reform requirements so that disclosures are more user-friendly and engaging.
In addition, policymakers should accommodate and encourage investors' growing use of technology. For example, making e-delivery the default method for disclosures and other communications—while still providing paper to those who request it—would make investing in regulated funds easier and strengthen investor protections. Making e-delivery the default also would better reflect a modern, sustainable, and digital European Union.
E-delivery of information, though, is only a start. Better and smarter use of technology can foster greater engagement and improve investor understanding. Features such as pop-ups or hyperlinks allow savers to easily access the information that is relevant to them. And interactive elements—such as those that enable investors to use a sliding scale to see the costs, charges, and performance scenarios for different investment amounts and holding periods—can help savers better understand the value of long-term investment.
Preserve Investor Choice
Another key step toward making investing in regulated funds more attractive is enabling investors to access a greater array of funds to meet their different goals. For example, policymakers should enable citizens to invest in target date funds, which employ a type of life-cycle strategy that has helped investors in other jurisdictions grow their retirement savings.
Variety is also crucial to helping investors meet their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Policymakers, however, must take care to avoid stifling product innovation and limiting investor choice. EU citizens have many different ESG goals, and policymakers should ensure investors have the appropriate information they need to make informed choices about which fund best suits their objectives.
Be Bold and Ambitious
Rebuilding the EU economy in the wake of COVID-19 will take courage and commitment. Delivering a robust CMU that fosters strong retail participation in the capital markets through regulated funds will channel money into the industries and economic sectors that will be the foundation for Europe's recovery and future success on the global stage.
Patrice Bergé-Vincent is managing director of ICI Global.


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Building a Bridge Between LGBT Groups and Communities of Color
The Huffington Post reports that at the Father's Day Stop and Frisk March in New York on Sunday, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten, made the claim that the march was the first time LGBT groups marched with the Black community for the same cause. There were no quotes around that statement, so I think it's fair she have a chance to clarify that statement.
But, I'm prone to ranting. It's an occupational hazard of racial justice activists. And so I will.
Weingarten's supposed proclamation, (not to mention the challenges put forward by liberal media pundits who've reacted to President Obama's recent statement on same sex marriage by asking LGBT groups to stand up with African Americans) deserves a response. That response is, get a grip on your history.
In less than 30 seconds of searching the web, I found this story about an LGBT contingent in the Million Man March. That contingent was organized by the National Black Gay and Lesbian Leadership Forum in 1995. And it wasn't the first time that LGBT people were a visible presence at civil rights marches.
In 1990, I was an organizer for a group opposing vigilante white supremacist violence. We organized the largest civil rights march in the Pacific Northwest up until that time. LGBT groups like the Lesbian Community Project, the Lesbian Avengers, Queer Nation, and ACT-UP were at our side on that day, as were the Coalition of Black Men, the NAACP, and the Black United Front. Despite bomb threats and police intimidation, LGBT groups and African American groups marched side by side in Portland, Oregon 22 years ago.
As a former organizer of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, I know that some LGBT national groups have been a presence at marches and rallies alongside African American groups for a while now and vice versa. And national LGBT groups are part of the coalition that makes up the Leadership Council on Civil and Human Rights, a group founded by A. Philip Randolph.
The NAACP chapter in North Carolina marched alongside LGBT groups in opposition to Amendment 1, the measure that outlaws same sex marriage. They are among many African American groups that have sided with LGBT rights over the years.
It's important to know this history because denying it marginalizes the efforts of a committed minority of people of all races in the LGBT community that has been there, fighting on these issues. They are the pioneers of this moment in LGBT history.
LGBT people of color have played critical roles among that human rights minority. We've been the ones advocating for LGBT rights in communities of color, and for racial equity in the LGBT community. The bridge that groups crossed Sunday in order to march together was constructed on our backs. I won't allow statements that step on that legacy to go unchallenged.
But groups like Weingarten's own union and the mainstream media outlets through which liberal pundits have been putting forth challenges have rarely, if ever, paid attention to LGBT people of color, much less to the multi-issue human rights minority in the LGBT movement. By playing only to power and political expediency, they contribute to the myth that the LGBT community can be summed up in terms of its least controversial and most influential groups. The same groups that tend to marginalize issues of concern to LGBT people of color.
I get that the primarily white LGBT community hasn't been present enough on racial justice. I became an organizer in the LGBT movement because I wanted to advocate for racial justice in the LGBT community.
I left the national LGBT movement in the late 1990s because I felt that in order to close the gap between people of color and primarily white national LGBT groups, LGBT people of color would have to come to the national movement through broad-based people of color organizations. Power, I realized, only concedes to power.
But flawed as they are, to say that LGBT groups haven't been present – to claim that the first time LGBT groups marched alongside African Americans on an issue of racial justice was in 2012 – is ridiculous. If she really said it, she needs to take it back. Such statements rewrite history in a way that make us vulnerable to our own prejudices and to the revisionists of the other side.
Tags: Fathers Day Stop and Frisk Silent March, Gay community, Lesbian Avengers, LGBT, Million Man March, Queer Nation, Randi Weingarten


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Sportaloosa International is delighted and grateful to announce that for the first time ever, the New Zealand Appaloosa National Show is open to Sportaloosa International registered horses, even those not also registered with ApHANZ!
The show runs this year at the indoor National Equestrian Centre in Taupo from 8 - 10 March and features a wide variety of classes.
With one division for ApHANZ-registered horses and another for Sportaloosa-only registered horses, as well as those horses only registered in the ApHANZ non-studbook or grade divisions, it's effectively 2 shows being run concurrently.
Sportaloosa registered horses will earn double points with Sportaloosa International at the event, regardless of whether they compete as ApHANZ or Sportaloosa registered horses.
Day One classes will be run together, but divisions will be judged and lined up separately.
Day Two Halter Classes will be in two separate rings Judged separately.
Day Two and Three Performance classes will be run together, but divisions will be judged and lined up separately.
We're also pleased to announce our sponsorship of the show and would like to express our appreciation to ApHANZ for the opportunity.
The show schedule and entry form are available for download below and entries close 15th February 2019.


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Beautiful Batanes: 10 things to do
Jun 6, 2013 3:42 PM PHT
Pia Ranada
MANILA, Philippines - To escape to Batanes is to escape to a different world.
Geographically, this description is not that far off. The Batanes Islands are almost as close to Taiwan as they are to Luzon with Taiwanese radio stations only a knob-turn away. Its 10 tiny islands are in common possession of craggy cliffs pummelled at the feet by angry waves, emerald hills perfectly manicured by a legion of cows, and boxy, cobblestone-walled houses topped by cogon-thatched roofs.
Indeed, these 3 features form a typical picture of Batanes — a picture of Batanes that rises from the sea of clouds as the plane dips for touchdown in the only airport in the province.
But the adventure begins when you take that first step on solid ground.
COW COUNTRY.
Batanes is home to hundreds of cows that keep the grass on the hills short
Batanes is an overwhelming combination of majestic, imposing landscapes and quaint lifestyles. The cliffs are larger than life, the hills seem to roll on forever; the houses tend to be small and the Ivatans — the natives of Batanes — are a close-knit, (mostly) friendly bunch.
Because of Batanes' natural features, expect to be outside 80% of the trip. Prepare for this by bringing along a wide-brimmed hat, shades and sunblock. But don't expect perfectly sunny weather, even in summer. Batanes is infamous for its moody weather. Bring at least one jacket and an umbrella regardless of the time of year.
Like any destination, no standard itinerary can fully capture the Batanes experience. There are limitless ways to get to know Batanes because Batanes itself is a bottomless trove.
But first-time visitors may benefit from these suggestions:
1. Rent a car
EPIC CAR RIDE.
This is just one of the vistas you will see when travelling through Batanes roads
The best way to get around Batanes is by car. Most tour packages offer van rentals with a driver. The major islands of Batanes — Batan, Sabtang and Itbayat — may be small, but getting around them is difficult because there is no major form of public transportation. Renting a car for your entire trip is hassle-free and saves time since many of the must-see sites are found in different towns.
Having your own car also gives you more freedom to request for a stop-over whenever you see something interesting (you'll see plenty). You won't have to worry about traffic because there is virtually none, except for those caused by herds of cows or families of goats.
2. Ride a bike through the hills
THE HILLS ARE ALIVE.
Have the freedom to run through Batanes' emerald hills
That said, you can devote one day and all of your energy to biking through a specific locale. The steep, rolling hills of Batanes mean this is no small feat. Only do this if your body can handle the exertion. But all the sweat will be made worth it by the view and the freedom.
You can stop any time to catch your breath or take photos of a beautiful sunset. Each hill gives you a unique view of the East Philippine Sea, whether pierced by a lighthouse or underlined by a row of stone houses.
Best of all, you can indulge in the urge to burst into song. Cue — "The hills are alive…"
3. Step inside a traditional Ivatan house
IVATAN HOUSE.
A house near Chavayan watches over the sea
In many ways, the Ivatan house is perhaps the one artifact that reveals the most about Ivatan culture, history and life. The limestone walls were a Spanish addition to strengthen native homes against earthquakes that often ravaged the land (Mt Iraya, the highest peak in Batanes, is an active volcano).
Like the bahay kubo, the Ivatan home is composed of a major space shared by the entire household. Its cogon roof is constructed and repaired through a bayanihan system called kayvayvanaan or kamanyiduan.
FROM AGES PAST.
The Dakay House is the oldest house in Batanes
The Dakay House in Sabtang Island is widely-regarded to be the oldest house in Batanes, built in 1887 and the lone survivor of a major earthquake in 1918. Eighty-seven year-old Florestida Estrella (or Aling Ida) still lives there, greeting visitors with a gap-toothed smile and many stories to tell.
Abandoned due to a tsunami in the 1940s is an old village now simply called Ghost Town, also in Sabtang. Far from being creepy, the town is criss-crossed by cheerful hedges of pink, orange and yellow flowers and traversed by the friendly Ivatans who have now begun to re-inhabit it.
But one can easily admire the variety of traditional houses by simply walking through the villages and towns. Many Spanish-period homes are still used by the Ivatans. Some of the newer structures stay faithful to the traditional elements, combining the stone walls with modern sliding windows.
4. Walk to a lighthouse
BASCO LIGHTHOUSE.
The author's sister walks the stone fence bordering the Basco lighthouse site
Nowhere else in the Philippines will you find so many lighthouses. There are recently constructed ones, such as the Basco lighthouse built in the 2000s visited for its spectacular view of the sea and the restaurant beside it.
There are two lighthouses in Sabtang, the new one built right beside the sea and the first one, built during Spanish colonial times, a tiny stone structure standing far inland from the shore because when it had been built, no other structure rose above it.
5. Visit World War II memorials
RUINS.
This used to be the radio and communication center of the Americans during World War II
Though Batanes seems cut off from the rest of the world, it was also touched by the ravages of war.
Traces of this time in history can be found in the concrete remains of the American radio center and the old Japanese hideout, a tunnel dug by Ivatan hostages as their Japanese captors tried to escape from the victorious Americans.
INTO THE DEEP.
Visitors can enter the old Japanese hideout
6. Step into an old church
Visitors of any faith will find that a tour of the many 17th- and 18th-century churches in Batanes is worth their while. Aside from being a place of worship, they are beautiful structures with their large, bright-colored wooden doors, machuca tiles and cogon-lined high ceilings.
HISTORY IN ITS WALLS.
The Church of Mahatao was where Katipuneros waved their flag in 1898
The Mahatao church was where Katipuneros raised their flag to claim Batanes during the Revolution in 1898.
Many villages also maintain their own ancient church, smaller than the town churches but more cheerful-looking than imposing. Some of these quaint structures have been painted in happy yellows, blues and pinks, yet manage not to look garish.
This old Spanish bridge is still in use today
Another vestige of the Spanish times are the Old Spanish bridges. There are one or two in every village because they were used by the Spanish to encourage Ivatans to attend mass.
The bridges linked villages together and made it easier for Ivatans to travel to the church. Incredibly, bridges built as far back as the 17th-century are still used by Ivatans today.
7. Try on Chavayan-crafted goods
CRAFTS.
The author's mother is proud to meet a Chavayan weaver
Those lion mane-like wigs of dried cogon grass worn outdoors by Ivatans are woven in Chavayan in the southern-most tip of Sabtang. Sadly, the craft of weaving this traditional headgear is in danger.
The aged weavers I met there told me that young Ivatans do not bother with the craft anymore and they have difficulty passing on their skills and knowledge. Aside from these hats, sandals made of twisted cogon — fondly called Chavaianas — are also found in this far-away village.
8. Revel amidst majestic natural features
JURASSIC.
Valugan Beach looks like the perfect setting for a dinosaur movie
"Dramatic" is one word you can use to describe Batanes' natural features.
Valugan Beach, piled from end to end with gigantic boulders textured like quail eggs, is one of the most distinctly Batanes shores. The boulders are spewings from a 15th-century eruption of Mt Iraya. The green cliffs that rise in the distance complete the picture of a land before time.
The Nakabuang Natural Arch that rises above a white sand beach is an ideal picnic spot (as long as you clean up after) that is doubly visit-worthy because of the Batanes cuisine restaurant just a few steps away.
9. Eat Batanes cuisine
BUKAYO.
Coconut-based bukayo is soft and crunchy at the same time
VUNES.
Vunes is made of dried gabi
Perhaps the two most famous Batanes dishes are coconut crab and flying fish. While availability of coconut crab is seasonal, there is always flying fish. Some Ivatans complain that they eat too much of it!
Uvud balls, a native version of meat balls, and bukayo, a dessert dish made of strips of meat from young coconuts are also must-tries.
10. Visit Pacita Abad's home
HOME OF PACITA.
Fundacion Pacita is home to many of Pacita Abad's artwork
Pacita Abad is one of the most famous Ivatans, being an internationally-acclaimed painter who brought her art all over the world and even painted a bridge in Singapore before dying of cancer. She also belongs to the powerful Abad clan, a family of Batanes governors and congressmen (several streets are named after them).
Fundacion Pacita in Basco, once her home and studio, is now a premier hotel, the proceeds of which go to her foundation for young Ivatan artists. The young artists of her foundation painted the ceiling of Mt Carmel church in Basco.
RESTING PLACE.
Contemplate Batanes and its beauty by the grave of a woman dear to Batanes
Visiting Pacita's garden-ensconced grave a few steps from Fundacion Pacita allows visitors to contemplate the life of a great Ivatan. If it is within your budget, I fully recommend that you stay a few nights in Fundacion Pacita.
The hotel is full of Pacita's kaleidoscopic art. Every piece of furniture, tile, doorknob and window pane seems tailor-fitted to Pacita's aesthetics and colorful vision of the world. - Rappler.com
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Pia Ranada covers the Office of the President and Bangsamoro regional issues for Rappler. While helping out with desk duties, she also watches the environment sector and the local government of Quezon City. For tips or story suggestions, you can reach her at pia.ranada@rappler.com.
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