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G7 leaders in the UK: what are their agendas?
Thursday, 10 Jun 2021
# Angela Merkel
# G7
# Joe Biden
# Mario Draghi
# Yoshihide Suga
Joe Biden wants alternative to Chinese belt and road offer while Japanese PM's interests are more domestic
Leaders of the world's seven leading industrialised nations will meet in Cornwall this weekend to agree a communique on how to redraw the world post-Covid, but also to pursue their own agendas and try to forge new personal relations after nearly 18 months apart.
1. Joe Biden has restored order, calm and direction to US international alliances, but now has to show what he will do with that goodwill.
Two self-imposed tests for Biden will be to convince Europe he is not a temporary throwback, and to set out a plan to prevent the 21st century being the Chinese century. The overarching goal is to show democracy delivers better.
He has laid out a three-part US plan to end vaccine apartheid, including distributing 80m surplus vaccines, stepping up domestic vaccine production and diversifying vaccine production worldwide. He has also backed, in the face of opposition from the EU and World Bank president David Malpass, the compulsory waiving of intellectual property rights for vaccines at the WTO. The EU regards a legal fight over patents as pointless.
Biden wants the G7 to develop a western alternative to the Chinese belt and road offer, part of the US plan to make the US more competitive with China. In a sign of US political mood the Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill spending a quarter trillion dollars over five years in R&D to beat China in the race for technological advantage.
2. With Trump gone, probably any competent chair of this G7 would have been able to revitalise a moribund body, and by good fortune, the task fell to Boris Johnson.
If he pulls off his goals at the summit, he will argue it shows the UK retains its role as a deft problem solver. But much hangs in the balance – a plan to vaccinate the world by the end of next year, new carbon finances, extra cash for girls' education, a minimum corporation tax and a clearer democratic alliance against autocracy. But words and deeds need matching. So far: no surplus vaccines distributed, UK aid budget cut, a chancellor seeking to exempt financial services from the corporation tax and a foreign secretary spending the pre-G7 summit week on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
3. Emmanuel Macron, mercurial, intellectual and restless, faces a threat from the far right in next year's presidential elections, and a defeat would transform Europe and democratic politics. Polling better than recently, he has been on a tour de France to reconnect with French citizens as the Covid confinement closes. No fan of Johnson, he is quite happy to spar with the UK over the rights of French fishermen, or EU migrants. He will try to put himself at the helm of any plan to boost the flow of vaccines to Africa. France has already promised to send its surplus abroad. He had urged the UK to ask the Belarusian opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, to speak at the summit.
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4. The Japanese prime minister, Yoshihide Suga, has stepped into the shoes of an internationalist activist Shinzo Abe, who resigned in September. Abe's cabinet secretary for seven years, Suga will not alter the pillars of Japanese foreign policy, including a free and open Indo-Pacific, but his interests seem more domestic than global. He will be seeking international support for his unpopular decision to press ahead with the Olympics. He will also want pledges to counter a Chinese law that enables its coast guard ships to fire on foreign vessels in waters that Beijing deems its territory.
Japan is a carbon backmarker. In October Japan promised to cut its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, but still relies on coal for almost a third of its electricity, making it the world's fifth biggest emitter of carbon dioxide. The country's coal use increased after the Fukushima nuclear disaster, with a total 48GW of coal power capacity installed.
5. The German chancellor, Angela Merkel, leaves the stage in the autumn after attending 15 G7 summits. She has seen off the threat to the liberal order posed by Donald Trump and so preserved the concept of the west. She would cherish a deal with the US over the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that she supports, and which the US says will damage Ukraine and strengthen Russia. With the threat of US sanctions on Germany over the pipeline lifted, the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, has said Germany has now come to the table on how to protect Ukraine. The German foreign office is heavily backing US plans for EU-US cooperation on the supply of strategically important minerals and raw materials. Overall, she may be uneasy at the US rhetoric towards authoritarian regimes.
Merkel took the commercially convenient view that trade and contact would bring political change. Covid cases are down in Germany and she would like Biden to lift travel restrictions.
6. With Merkel's departure, Justin Trudeau, the Canadian prime minister, is to find himself shortly as the unlikely Grand Old Man of the G7. He is due to hold a bilateral with Biden at G7, where he will discuss the issue of Meng Wanzhou, the senior Huawei executive, mounting a legal battle to fight extradition from Canada to the US on fraud charges. She protests it was a political arrest by the Trump administration, but China has imprisoned two Canadians in retaliation. If the US dropped its hardly watertight case the Canadians would surely be released.
The opposition accused him of being too soft on Chinese human rights abuses. His minority administration is heavily in debt and initially slow to the vaccine race, but the appointment of Chrystia Freeland, as finance minister gives him global ballast.
7. Mario Draghi, renowned as the saviour of the collapsing euro with his "whatever it takes" promise in 2014, has been Italian prime minister only since February. He was called to the flag to save Italy from Covid. No stranger to summitry as the former head of the European Central Bank from 2011 to 2019 and former governor of the Italian Central Bank from 2006 to 2011, it is said that even outside office, he was "the only Italian that could call anyone in the world". His domestic task is to find growth, and keep his six-party coalition afloat until elections scheduled for 2022. But Italy is the current chair of the G20 – its summit is in Rome in October, and whatever the G7 agree, he must bring to this wider forum.
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First, thank you for all of your sweet comments on the giveaway. You guys are awesome!! If you still haven't entered, click HERE to win some fabulous holiday goodies. The giveaway is open until Saturday the 17th at midnight.
Second, after starting a few new projects recently (like THIS and THIS), I realized that I really need to check off a few older ones from my list. Maybe you can relate to this, but I have about 5 or 6 quilt tops that are just about finished. This one has been almost done for a while, but I decided it needed one more row. The fabric had been cut for 6 more blocks and two had been sewn together. After working on it for about an hour this weekend, I have just one more block to go. It seems that if I can just pull it out of the closet, then I will actually make some progress on it.
I also finished this quilt top. The middle has been done for a few weeks so this weekend I put the borders on. Now I just need to pick up some minky for the back and she'll be ready to send to the quilter.
Fabric: Sherbet Pips plus a lot of scraps from my stash.
Pattern: Snickerdoodle (small version) by Cotton Way.
And last but not least, I finished the last piece of THIS puzzle. There was a little bit of space I needed to fill in on my Block of the Month quilt, so I decided to fill it in with a label. After working on the embroidery (a little here and a little there) I finally finished! I can finally sew the last row together. This is about a year after the fact, folks.
For me, it's all about baby steps. I have quilters ADD (as you might have guessed if you've been following this blog for any period of time). I work on multiple things at a time. But I do make progress just by doing a little here and a little there. Slowly but surely, folks. Slowly but surely.
So today, I encourage you to pull out an old work in progress (you know you have them :) Make a block or maybe two! Sew the borders on or make a label. Or, just look at it. Feel the fabric. Just make a plan. Just take one step in finishing it up. It will feel so good...and start the ball rolling.
I'm trying to finish up two quilts so they'll be ready to go home with the nephews at the annual New Year's Family Frolic!
No, they've not been sitting in a pile for several months.. not me... I never put things aside after being distracted by a new project!
I love that quilt with the black and white spot sashing - just too cute!
you have a couple of very nice quilt going! the colors in sherbet pips are just so cheery and fun!
It's always so exciting starting a new quilt though! Love the muted colours of the Sherbet Pips one.
I'm glad to know I'm in good company....Too many projects in the works and not enough time to get everything done! Good job. You have to feel very satisfied.
I am exactly like you. I start way too many projects without finishing them. So periodically I go through my piles and finish a bunch at once. It's always nice to know there are kindred spirits out there.
You really get a lot done! I've always been impressed with how quick you finish a quilt. I love the snickerdoodle quilt! Especially the red stop border.
Once I'm done with this last binding project (which I have yet to start--shame on me), I'll focus on finishing up my projects too. Thanks for the motivation!
I really like the 2nd quilt, just lovely.


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Logan County Board looks at $350k loan to keep Health Dept. afloat through fall
Jessica Lema The Courier
The Logan County Board is expected to vote tomorrow on whether or not they can take on $350,000 worth of debt to keep the county's Department of Public Health afloat through next fall.
According to Finance Chairman Chuck Ruben's explanation Monday, the State of Illinois now owes LCDPH $565,000.
As a result, the department is currently in arrears for all of last year's Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) and Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) payments to the county, amounting to approximately $330,000. In May, they will have accumulated about $170,000 more on that debt.
The department recently announced that, effective April 1, they will no long have Friday hours of operation and their 33 employees will begin working at a 20 percent pay cut.
Ruben said that the department's situation falls under a new statute allowing the county to borrow money on their behalf and that the term of the bank's loan would not exceed two years.
He pointed out that adding together the rounded off figures of LCDPH's current debt and then adding this loan would put them approximately $850,000 in the red. The health department is expected to pay the money back to the county once they receive what is owed to them by the state.
LCDPH administrator Don Cavi told the board Monday night, "We would look at it as borrowing from the special fund as a line of credit. We wouldn't bite off more than we can chew, just take out little by little. That's how we would proceed with that."
Earlier this year, the Board of Health voted to hand over the control of certain programs, including the dental clinic that serves approximately 5,000 local people, to the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
They are expected to begin operations at the LCDPH this fall, which Ruben explained will reduce the department's financial liability by $80,000 for the dental clinic and $10,000 in other savings.
"It should roll itself back in farther down the road, but it's not going to be right away," Ruben said.
"Now, as far as the county's finances are concerned, I mean, we can always come up with our money from them; they have the $375,000 a year property tax assessment and, you know, we can latch onto that and help pay things off, but it just puts them in worse shape and I just want everybody to kind of be aware of what the numbers are."
When the possibility of the LCDPH borrowing against their own building was brought up, Logan County State's Attorney Jonathan Wright clarified that the statute on that is very specific about what the funds could be used toward (primarily to build, improve, or maintain the facility).
The Board's newest member, Miles Craig, who recently joined the board of health as well, said that the loan is an effort to maintain the department's operations until SIU comes aboard in the fall. He said that there was a concern that if LCDPH wasn't able to continuing functioning until that time, it could damage their relationship with the University.
Craig pointed out that the loan would have an interest rate around one percent and he asked Cavi to explain the pending possible cuts.
"Bottom line is, our dental clinic is right now probably most jeopardized at this point because it does cost a lot of money to maintain and operate," Cavi said, later calling it vulnerable.
"With this loan, it's safe to say, things are going to run a lot smoother this summer because we can keep our programs in tact."
Of the SIU partnership, he said, "They want a turnkey operation, they want to inherit our staff and we want to make sure everything's seamless and I don't want to deter them from coming here because, I mean, that's huge for this county."
Board member Emily Davenport asked if this loan would enable LCDPH to stay open on Fridays.
"I refuse to stay open until the budget impasse is over and, at that point, until we can fully recover from that, then that may not be safe to do so," Cavi said.
Several of his employees attended the meeting, but none of them were asked for or offered their perspective. They've been working at a 10 percent pay cut since mid-October and have been taking furlough days once every three months in an effort to continue functioning in lieu of state funding.
Nine months into the state budget impasse, those kinds of cuts have become a reality for many of Illinois' 97 health departments, which are responsible for serving millions of people all over the state.
The vote for the loan will require a simple major approval from the board. If approved, a second vote would have to take place to amend the budget to expend those funds, which would require a two-thirds vote from the board for approval.
The matter will likely go to the first vote during the next meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Logan County Courthouse.

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Oct. 3, 2020 / 10:27 AM
About a dozen people linked to White House test positive for COVID-19
Sommer Brokaw & Danielle Haynes
At least seven people have tested COVID-19 positive after attending a Rose Garden ceremony to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Photo by Shawn Thew/UPI | License Photo
Oct. 3 (UPI) -- At least a dozen people linked to events attended by President Donald Trump over the past week have tested positive for COVID-19.
Among the events that appear to be linked to the spread of the virus are the announcement of Amy Coney Barrett's nomination the Supreme Court on Sept. 26 in the White House Rose Garden and Tuesday's presidential debate in Cleveland.
Trump announced his positive COVID-19 about 1 a.m. Friday.
His physician, Dr. Sean Conley, said in a Saturday morning briefing that it had been 72 hours since his diagnosis, which would put it at midday Wednesday. Conley later walked back the timeline he presented during the news conference and confirmed Trump was diagnosed Thursday evening.
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Since Wednesday, Trump has attended events in multiple states, potentially exposing dozens of people to the coronavirus. Since there's also an incubation period during which a person shows no symptoms after first contracting COVID-19, it's unclear where the president picked up the virus.
Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Thom Tillis, R-N.C., each tested positive after sitting near each other at the Barrett announcement. They serve on the Senate judiciary committee, which is expected to hold hearings on her nomination Oct. 12.
Many guests at the event did not practice social distancing and few wore masks.
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Lee and Tillis were among at least seven people attending the event who have since tested positive, including Trump, first lady Melania Trump, University of Notre Dame President the Rev. John Jenkins, former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway and a reporter.
Barrett tested negative for COVID-19 on Friday, though she and her husband, Jesse, had recovered from the virus over the summer.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said the senators' diagnoses raised the prospect that several other senators have been an exposed, which could make it difficult to hold in-person hearings for Barrett. Hearings for her confirmation are expected to begin in less than two weeks, less time than the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people with or exposed to COVID-19 quarantine.
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Sen. Ron Johnson. R-Wis., also announced Saturday that he tested positive for the coronavirus after being exposed earlier this week, though it's unclear where he contracted it, according to his office.
Johnson's not on the judiciary committee, but depending on when the Senate holds a full vote on Barrett's confirmation, his illness could impact his ability to be physically present for that.
McConnell on Saturday said all Senate floor proceedings would be postponed until Oct. 19, but that Barrett's confirmation hearings would take place Oct. 12 as planned.
"Since May, the judiciary committee has operated flawlessly through a hybrid method that has seen some senators appear physically at its hearings while other members have participated virtually," he said in a statement.
"The committee has utilized this format successfully for many months while protecting the health and safety of all involved. Certainly all Republican members of this committee will participate in these important hearings."
McConnell later tweeted that he finished speaking with the president, who was "in good spirits," and that he planned to move "full steam ahead," with the confirmation hearings.
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., have called for Senate Judiciary Chairman Lindsey Graham R-S.C., to delay the confirmation hearings, saying that health must take priority.
"There is bipartisan agreement that virtual confirmation hearing for a lifetime appointment to the federal bench is not an acceptable substitute," the two senators said. "It's critical that Chairman Graham put the health of senators, the nominee and staff first -- and ensure a full and fair hearing that is not rushed, not truncated and not virtual."
News of the first COVID-19 case linked to the White House came Thursday evening when senior adviser Hope Hicks was confirmed to have the virus. Trump said he and the first lady underwent testing in reaction to Hicks' diagnosis and learned of their diagnosis late Thursday or early Friday.
He participated in a roundtable discussion with supporters as well as a fundraiser at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., on Thursday evening.
All of his events were canceled Friday after his diagnosis became public.
Trump's campaign manager, Bill Stepien, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie also tested COVID-19 positive early Saturday. They, along with Conway, helped Trump prepare for his Tuesday debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden.
Christie posted on Twitter he checked into a hospital in New Jersey as a precaution.
"In consultation with my doctors, I checked myself into Morristown Medical Center this afternoon. While I am feeling good and only have mild symptoms, due to my history of asthma we decided this is an important precautionary measure.
Biden and his wife, Jill Biden, have since tested negative, and on Saturday evening Biden's campaign said it will the results of every coronavirus test the candidate takes.
Vice President Mike Pence and second lady Karen Pence also tested negative, as has Trump's son, 14-year-old Barron Trump.
Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel was diagnosed with the virus Wednesday and has been experiencing mild symptoms. She was last with the president on Sept. 25, a representative said.
Three White House reporters tested COVID-19 positive Friday, according to a series of memos from the White House Correspondents Association and other White House reporters are "self-isolating pending diagnostic testing."
Trump was transported to Walter Reed hospital in Maryland on Friday evening.
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Witold Pilecki: The Forgotten Hero
Witold Pilecki was one of the bravest men of World War II, if not all history. He joined the Polish army at age 17 to serve in World War I in a secret scout battalion. The Great War gave way to the Polish-Soviet War of 1919. Invading Bolsheviks sought to conquer Poland in the confusion of the Russian Revolution and the end of the German resistance. Pilecki and his unit were instrumental in winning the important Battle of Warsaw against the U.S.S.R. which secured Polish independence. Despite receiving two Polish Crosses of Valor and fighting in two wars, his story had just begun.
In the peacetime of the late 1920s and 1930s, Pilecki became wealthy by owning several warehouses. He also met his beautiful wife, Maria, and had two children. He helped the community and Polish nation at large so much that they awarded him the Silver Cross of Merit. At the time, this was the second highest award that could be given to a civilian. He was handsome, rich, brave, and a philanthropist. Sadly for Pikecki, his happy ever after was not to be; Germany was about to invade.
In 1939, Pilecki went back to the Polish Army as a cavalry platoon commander. When Poland fell to the Third Reich, Pilecki helped his Commander Major Włodarkiewicz start the Secret Polish Army. They were successful and their force grew to over 8,000 men who supplied the Allies with information and committed acts of sabotage. There was one mystery that Pilecki and his forces could not uncover: what was happening at Auschwitz? As far as they knew it was a POW camp, but the Nazis had gathered thousands of Poles and took them behind the heavily fortified camp walls. No prisoners ever returned. Pilecki volunteered to let the Germans capture him to relay information back.
On September 19, 1940, Pilecki was rounded up with about 2,000 other Poles and taken to the death camp. He soon realized the horror of the situation. In Pilecki's own words, "From that moment we became mere numbers — I wore the number 4859." Almost immediately, Pilecki set to creating groups of resistance among the inmates of the camp called the Union of Military Organizationsm (its Polish translation is called by acronym ZOW). It got its name from the many Polish and Soviet soldiers that filled and died in the camp in its early days. The underground organization smuggled in extra food and blankets, boosted moral, and relayed messages to the Polish resistance.
Pilecki lived in the death camp for two and a half years. He broadcast information (called Witold's Report) to his superiors in Warsaw and Britain, but they glossed over his information on the deaths and conditions, thinking he was exaggerating the situation. By the end of his time there he was starting to attract attention. Nazi officials fed prisoners a diet designed to kill in about six weeks or less. Pilecki had long outlived that. Fearing discovery, and hopeful he could convince the Allies to mount a strike on the camp, he escaped from Auschwitz with two other prisoners. He took a bullet in the process.
Pilecki wasn't done. Shortly after he escaped, he wrote a long report telling everything he had seen. It was filled with chilling statistics such as, "In the first year, two million died. The next- three million." His superiors once again ignored most of Pilecki's findings thinking that not even the Nazis could do something so horrible. When the death camps were finally liberated, Pilecki must have had some measure of bitter vindication. Pilecki spent the rest of the war fighting for the Allies and Polish Resistance.
Why aren't Pilecki's accomplishments remembered? A better question is why they were purposefully forgotten. Unlike in France or Britain, the end of the Third Reich did not come with peace for Poland. The U.S.S.R. conquered the nation and installed a puppet communist regime. Pilecki continued to help the rightful Polish government in Britain through resistance efforts. Sadly, he would not survive this final conflict. He was caught, tortured, and executed after a farce trial. The communists suppressed Pilecki's memory (probably because it doesn't look good if you admit to murdering one of the greatest Holocaust fighters ever). It wasn't until 1989 and the fall of Iron Curtain that Pilecki began to receive the attention he deserved. Today, he is regarded as a national hero of Poland and posthumously received the Order of the White Eagle, Poland's highest honor for military and civilians.
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Canopic Jar with Lid
1540–1296 BC
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Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 39.7 cm (15 5/8 in.)
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.631
Canopic jars are named after the Greek sailor Canopus, who was said to be buried at Canopus (Abuqir) in the western delta and worshipped there in the form of a human-headed jar. It was actually a form of Osiris and had nothing to do with internal organs, but the term has stuck.
In the process of mummification certain organs, the liver, lungs, stomach, and intestines, were removed, embalmed separately , and stored in jars known as canopic jars. Although this jar and another from the collection (1914.630) were presumably from the same individual and therefore the same set, they differ in their materials, workmanship, size, and style of inscriptions. Made of a different limestone this jar, the smaller of the two, has a lid in the form of a rather ludicrous male head. It is clearly by another hand. A sizable fragment is lost from the body. IN contrast to the poor quality of the head, the handsome inscription on the body is deeply cut and filled in with a blue pigment. It reads, "[Words spoken by Nephathys:] 'May your arms embrace that which is in you. May you protect Hapy, who is in you, and the honored one before Hapy, the Osiris, the royal herald, Gregmennefer, vindicated."
Inscription Translation
May your arms embrace that which is in you. May you protect Hapy, who is in you, and the honored one before Hapy, the Osiris, the royal herald, Gregmennefer, vindicated.
Inscription Remark
[Words spoken by Nephathys]
Joseph Hassan Ahmed, Luxor, sold to Lucy Olcott Perkins through Henry W. Kent
Lucy Olcott Perkins (1877-1922), New York, NY
Cleveland Museum of Art. Catalogue of the Inaugural Exhibition June 6-September 20, 1916. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1916. no. 4, p. 204 archive.org
Williams, Caroline Ransom. "The Egyptian Collection in the Museum of Art at Cleveland, OH," Journal of East Asian Archaeology 5 (1918). p. 278
Berman, Lawrence M., and Kenneth J. Bohač. Catalogue of Egyptian Art: The Cleveland Museum of Art. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1999 Reproduced: p. 341; Mentioned: p. 340-341
Herzberg, Anna, Prosopographia Memphitica, A Prosopographical Database (January 2021). ID 438 anneherz.github.io
Inaugural Exhibition. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (June 6 - September 20, 1916).
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This is a story about the things you think you'll never lose in life, the things you do lose and the things that get left behind, either accidentally or on purpose. But it's also a story about the things you think you'll never find in life, the things you do find and the things that get left behind by others that you pick up and make into yours. Jack had a family until the day when he didn't, and then what Jack had was a street. Jack lost one family but gained many more. Christmas is a very special time. Jack is a very special dog.
Very charming and beautiful book.
Jax Lancaster never questioned the need to abandon his career as a navy submariner in order to care for his young son in the wake of his ex-wife's death. Desperate to help with this loss, Jax straps on a tool belt to give Nicholas the one thing he wants: a life in Eternity Springs. What Jax never expects to find is a second chance at love with a fascinating woman for whom Christmas has become a business. But when the truth about Claire threatens their newfound happiness, can Jax prove to her that in Eternity Springs, the spirit of Christmas is real and will last a lifetime?
©2016 Emily March (P)2016 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
I loved this story. If you enjoy good plot twists, charactes that you can visualize and a little magic then you too will enjoy this book. It's gooey, sappy and creative. This book has some steamy romance and is a bit more edgy then a Hallmark movie which made it so much more enjoyable.
It took forever to get through this story. Herione's secret didn't come until the end and the cheating married guy got away with everything. There was no need for this to be 9 hours and 46 minutes. Should've been wrapped up in 5. Not the best in the series it just drags to the end. So heavy handed with the faith theme/message.
I don't know if all the books in the Romance genre package are like this, but I have listened to 2 books and both narrations had that same sound. I'll try one more and if it is the same, I will cancel it.
couldn't quite get into it. seemed a little boring compared to other tales in the series.


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Senior internet dating can lead to risky sexual behavior such as unprotected sex. Sexual safety for women is critical when having internet senior sex.
By Tom P Blake – Finding Love after 50
Women who use the Internet to meet potential mates realize every person they meet online is a stranger. They are aware that among these strangers are scammers, fakes and bad guys with evil intentions.
Nearly every online dating site warns singles to be careful when interacting with strangers. Most women heed the advice and proceed cautiously. But, once they meet face-to-face with the strangers, too many women toss caution to the wind and put themselves at risk by engaging in risky sex.
In 2007, Paige Padgett, Ph.D., of The University of Texas School of Public Health, conducted an online survey of 740 women who placed personal ads on the Internet seeking men. Padgett published her study, Personal Safety and Sexual Safety for Women Using Online Personal Ads in the current issue of a publication titled "Sexuality Research & Social Policy."
A press release promoting Padgett's study revealed mixed results-both encouraging and troubling.
The encouraging aspect of the study revealed how women exercise caution when communicating with strangers: "Women go to great lengths to screen would-be suitors. The survey reported that they request photographs, check for small-talk inconsistencies, run criminal background checks and call workplace phone numbers.
"Final precautions include meeting men in public places, arranging their own transportation, giving the man's name to a friend and calling a friend before and after the encounter."
The troubling aspect of the study reveals what happens once women meet the strangers in person: "Many of the 568 surveyed women who eventually met their online dates engaged in risky sexual behaviors. Thirty percent of the respondents reported having sex on their first date. Seventy-seven percent of respondents reported not using a condom during their first sexual encounter."
Senior internet dating can lead to risky sexual is the message in the above paragraph.
The press release explained why this reckless behavior happens: "Padgett said otherwise cautious women may engage in unprotected sex because they are lulled into a sense of 'virtual intimacy.' By the time the couples meet face-to-face, they have exchanged much information about their backgrounds, their likes and dislikes, as well as their sexual preferences."
Padgett continued, "The high level of disclosure and frequency of e-mail exchanges with men provides women with at least a virtual intimacy-a sense of a relationship that may or may not exist in reality but may encourage sexual intimacy at a faster rate than what would develop through conventional dating methods."
The Internet, because of its anonymous environment, creates a glass-like shield where people reveal more personal information than they normally would in person. Some fall in love with an image and trust that image although they've never met. It's the deceptive power of the Internet.
Women need to be aware that their Internet exchanges with online lovers can create a false sense that sex is safe with that person. When, indeed, it may not be.
The CDC, Centers for Disease Control reports that the fasting growing (percentage-wise) age group for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and HIV is the 55-plus age group. While the actual numbers are not as large as in younger age groups, one would not want to become a statistic and saddled with unpleasant and possibly life-threatening STDs.
The CDC provides a discussion of STDs and a list of safe sex practices on its website at CDC WEBSITE.
A good discussion to have with your online virtual lover before meeting in person should include the rules regarding sex that will apply when you meet him face-to-face. He may agree to no sex when emailing, but could turn into a sex-crazed monster in person.
Even though you think you know your virtual lover on the outside, you don't know what he is like on the inside. When you have sex with him, you are exposing yourself to any STD he might have acquired via all of his previous sexual encounters. Don't take a foolish risk that could haunt you forever.
Follow up comments from the above article:
Larry, "My number one concern is acquiring HIV from strange, unsuspecting women."
June, "It takes me forever (to the male), to even hold hands on regular dates."
Anonymous, "Timing couldn't have been better as I know a lady falling for a guy 3000 miles away and is embarking on a trip back east to meet him late next week."
Ann, "I know a few older women who choose macho good-ole-boys who probably wouldn't dream of using a condom."
Another, "I not only shared this very good newsletter but took excerpts from it for Senior Friend Finder magazine in which I write."
Joe, "Do you happen to know the names of the websites the women use that are quick to have sex? LOL."
Jennifer: "Anyone who has sex with a total stranger at the first meeting is a complete fool."
Jan, I've had this discussion (I should say monologue!) with one particular man on and off for several months. Every time the subject about 'safe-sex' is brought up, it meets with stone-cold silence and indifference. Doesn't sound very promising, does it?"
Lynne, "YIKES! Throwing caution to the wind because you think you know someone via the Internet is foolhardy. It's still the Internet - a terrific place to make up a personality. I didn't hop into the sack on the first date, or have unprotected sex when I was 20. I certainly wouldn't do it at 50! I like to think I got smarter, not dumber."


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Reading Boileau: An Integrative Study of the Early Satires
Robert T. Corum, Jr.
In French literary history Nicolas Boileau (1636-1701) has enjoyed legendary status as the great codifier of French classicism, the discerning critic who could demolish or elevate several generations of French poets. This view of Boileau's role has lead to an emphasis on his poetics, not his poems, which in turn has generated general disdain for his poetic art.
Robert Corum dispels these misconceptions about Boileau by focusing rigorous critical attention on Boileau's first nine Satires and the accompanying Discours au Roy, composed between 1657 and 1668. His reading takes into account a number of factors, including sources, genesis, relation to one another, coherence, and continuity of argument. This examination reveals Boileau to be a gifted poet, not just a talented versifier or a strait-laced mouthpiece for French classical doctrine.
"In his new study of Boileau's first cycle of satires (1666), Robert Corum suggests that these early poems are not autonomous, disordered units, but rather the balanced constituents of a larger whole....Corum concludes persuasively that Boileau's early satires are in fact a study in character (that of the unifying speaker) rather than merely a tableau of social behavior, but he understates one of the book's most productive insights. The satires ...are finally discursive dramas about themselves as poetic events.... The many strengths of this important book lie precisely in the discovery that Boileau's early satires cohere in the matter of their self-referring language." Jeffrey N. Peters, Papers on French Seventeenth-Century Literature
For the complete review, see Papers on French Seventeenth-Century Literature 27.53 (2000): 609-10.
"Robert Corum's Reading Boileau is a thorough, rigorous, and original reappraisal of an excellent poet all too often maligned for all the wrong reasons. While this book is appropriately focused on Boileau's text, Corum's admirable scholarship complements much recent work and situates Boileau with respect to contemporary critical issues." Michael Vincent, author of Figures of the Text: Reading and Writing (in) La Fontaine
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Robert T. Corum, Jr., Kansas State University, has published a study of the poetry of Saint-Amant, a critical edition of César de Nostredame's Les Perles ou les Larmes de la Saincte Magdeleine, and articles on Malherbe, Corneille, Théophile de Viau, Tristan l'Hermite, and Desmarets de Saint-Sorlin.
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Apple tablet news
The new iPad pictures and hands-on
Stuart Miles, Founder and CEO · 7 March 2012
(Pocket-lint) - The new iPad. That's what you need to be asking for when you walk into an Apple Store on Friday 16 March.
Apple has launched the new device in San Francisco and at a special extra event in London, and Pocket-lint was on hand to have a quick gander before we get to work on our full new iPad review nearer the time.
The main takeaway from all this is that the iPad Retina display is as "luscious" as they say, while the device is noticeably faster again than the iPad 2.
There are other features too, including a new voice dictation mode with speech recognition. Unfortunately, there's no Siri this time.
Thankfully though, like many Apple launches, the bar is set high. If Samsung had launched this device, we would be shouting at the top of our voices telling you that the end is nigh for Apple. But it isn't Samsung's baby, this is Apple's. And if the end is nigh at all, it's for the iPads that have gone before it.
Certainly, from our initial play, the stand-out features all deliver. The screen really is crisp, the new iPad (3rd generation) is super fast, and the experience is as lovely as always. Will iPad 2 users need to upgrade? Probably not. And, like we said when the iPad 2 replaced the first iPad, you'll be able to get by without.
In the iPad 2, you've still got a great device and nothing changes on that front. But, if you've got the original iPad, it's time to upgrade. You really will notice the difference.
Best tablet 2022: Top tablets to buy today By Britta O'Boyle · 4 January 2022 · Updated
What are the best tablets? 1. Apple iPad (2021) · 2. Amazon Fire 8 HD · 3. iPad mini (2021) 7 · 4. Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e · 5. iPad Air
Of course, none of this matters. Apple has released a tablet that will sell in its millions come 16 March, that much is for certain. And there'll be no hiding from the glee on your face when you open that box for the first time.
Pre-orders for the new iPad are open now.
- iPad Retina display: Just how good is it?
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Spain is noted for having several breeds of hunting dogs. The Spanish Hound also known as Sabueso Espanol has been utilized since the late Middle Ages by Spanish hunters. In spite of the very Spanish name the dog was once considered to be a French hunting dog. This breed has an innate aptitude to hunt. A Sabueso Espanol hunts small game. It is considered to be a hare specialist. However the dog is brave and tenacious enough not to be reluctant to deal with big game such as boar, deer, bear and foxes. This hunting dog is good to work with… truly an indispensable hunter's helper. The Spanish hunters and these dogs have worked together for so long so much so that the mere change in the dog's voice modulation will bring the hunter up to date about the trailing and the scenting situation. The barking will let the hunter know whether the scent is a cold or a fresh one, whether the dog has found double scent lines or whether the hunter should be ready for the kill. This passionate hunting dog hunts in packs or individually. The excellent scenting ability is also used to track wounded game. In recent years, this skillful dog is used as a rescue dog that finds missing persons. This Spanish Hound has also evolved into a competent police helper that sniffs drugs and bombs.
The Spanish Hound is a medium sized dog with a height that would vary from 19 to 22.5 inches and a weight that would range from 45 to 60 pounds. This dog is not hard to feed but owners should be careful with the food ration of the dog as they have the tendency to be obese. Obesity can result to a number of health concerns. The Spanish Hound is a fairly healthy breed and has a life expectancy of 12 to 14 years.
The Spanish Hound is a hare hunting specialist that is highly esteemed by Spanish hunters. This lively and passionate hunter is a sniffer. The dog is noted to have the tendency to lower its head and continuously sniff while walking. This breed has a harmonious head that is proportionate to the body. The Spanish Hound has a high level of dimorphism. Males are larger in size than females. A male's skull is also broader than the skull of a female. This breed has a lightly marked stop and a muzzle that is slightly rectangular in shape. The color of the large moist nose with open and well developed nostrils varies from light to dark black. Loose upper lip covers the lower lip. Mucous membrane would be of the same color as the nose. White teeth meet in a scissor bite. A Spanish Hound's eyes have an intelligent though rather sad expression. The eyes are medium sized, almond shaped and have an attractive hazel color. Pigmentation of eyelids is the same as the color of the nose. This dog had long hanging ears. Soft textured and rectangular in shape, rounded tipped ears are set on below the eye level and hang twisted like a corkscrew.
The neck takes the shape of a truncated cone. It is broad, well muscled and supple. The neck is covered with thick loose skin. This breed's rectangular shaped body has a straight topline that dips at the back. The back of marked length is broad and powerful. Loin is very broad. A Spanish Hound has broad very well developed deep chest that is let down to the level of the elbows. Ribs are rounded. Belly is slightly tucked up but the flanks are deep and full. Set on at medium height, the strong tail is thick at the root. The short hair that thickly covers the tail forms a small paint brush at the tip. When the dog is relaxed, the tail hangs down with a slight curve. In action, the tail is raised in saber fashion. Perfectly vertical forelegs have short forearms. The powerful hind legs have broad and muscular well defined thighs. This breed has cat-like slightly oval feet.
Thick pink tinged skin is very elastic. Loose skin that covers the body may form wrinkles in the forehead. Short dense hair smoothly covers the whole body of the dog. Coat colors are white and orange with either color distributed in variedly shaped markings.
The Spanish Hound is an affectionate and loyal breed. This dog is lively and sociable as well. Although the dog forms a strong attachment to its master, this breed is not recommended as a house companion unless the dog is well trained and socialized. Obedience training can be challenging as this breed is temperamental and known to have a willful nature. The dog would rather work than be receptive to indoor or house living training. This breed is not overly dominant but neither is it good with children. The dog tolerates other dogs but it should not be trusted with other smaller pets because of its high prey drives. The Spanish Hound is a working dog. Because of high exercise requirements, this breed would need large spaces. Apartment living is definitely not for a Spanish Hound.
A Spanish Hound is chosen for its outstanding hunting abilities and not for its appearance. Nevertheless, the dog would benefit from regular grooming. Owners of this breed would not be required to devote too much time to the grooming of this hunting companion because it has a low maintenance coat. Regular brushing would maintain the good condition of the coat. Coat brushing is also an opportunity to check the dog for external parasites. A Spanish Hound's ears though would need to be thoroughly cleaned especially if the dog has been hunted. The pendulous ears that remain moist would be a good place for bacteria and parasites to thrive.
The Spanish Hound is considered to be one of the oldest breeds of hunting dogs. This breed is believed to have descended from the Canis Segusius that the Gauls have brought to the Iberian Peninsula. This ancient breed was utilized and bred for hundreds of years but because very few data about the ancient people existed, the origin of this breed just like any other ancient breeds is lost in the mist of time.
Also known as the Chien Courant Espagnol, it was believed that the Spanish Hound was originally developed in France and that the name of the breed was given by the ancient people that inhabited central France. The Spanish Hound has the classic mastiff looks … heavy boned, massive ponderous head, flews and dewlaps as well as the long pendulous ears, thus it was speculated that this breed has descended from a St. Hubert type hound. In the beginning of this breed's history two variants exist - the Sabueso Espanol Lebrero (small) and the Sabueso Espanol de Monte which is the large type. Both types were utilized to hunt small and big game. Unfortunately, Sabueso Espanol Lebrero is now extinct.
The first reference to the breed that was then known as English Hound was made in a 14th century hunting literature. Alfonso IX, King of Castile has described this outstanding scent hound that is used for big game hunting in the book "Libro de la Monteria". Other foreign authors like Phoebus Gaston and Count of Foix who were known to have made trips to Spain have written about the breed.
Spain may be noted for its bull fighting but the Spaniards are dog loving people. The native Spanish breeds - the Spanish Mastiff, Spanish Greyhound, Alano Espanol, the Spanish Water Dog and the Spanish Hound are highly valued by Spanish hunters. For centuries, the Spanish Hound that remained isolated in the Iberian Peninsula has stayed pure. However, in later years, this breed was indiscriminately crossed with French breeds and other breeds of hunting dogs. After the Spanish Civil War years, the Spanish Hound was on the brink of extinction. British and German hunting dog became the rage and this breed fell to disuse. This breed may have been lost to the world of dog lovers if not for the efforts of Antonio Lopez Milan who reconstructed the Spanish Hound to its original appearance and made sure that the hunting prowess of the this breed is retained. The reconstruction was successful and the breed was saved from extinction. This breed is still hunted in Spain although it has never regained the popularity it once had.


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It was too late to back away now: the carriage door was opened, a footman offered his arm. Isobel put back her shoulders, told herself that the shivers running down her spine were due entirely to the February chill and walked up the steps with a smile on her lips.
'My dear Isobel! The cold has put roses in your cheeks—let me kiss you.' The entrance hall seemed full of people, but Lady Hardwicke's warm voice was an instant tonic, lifting spirits and nerve. 'What a perfectly ghastly day, yet you have made such good time!'
Caught before she could curtsy, Isobel returned the embrace wholeheartedly. 'Thank you, ma'am. It was an uneventful journey, but it is a great relief to be here, I must confess.'
'Now please do not ma'am me. Call me Cousin Elizabeth, for we are related, you know, although rather vaguely on your mother's side, it is true. Come and greet my lord. You are old friends, I think.'
'My lord.' This time she did manage her curtsy to the slender man with the big dark eyes and earnest, intelligent face. Philip Yorke was in his mid-forties, she recalled, but his eager expression made him look younger.
'Welcome to Wimpole, my dear Isobel.' He caught her hands and smiled at her. 'What a charming young woman you have grown into, to be sure. Is it really four years since I last saw you?'
'Yes, sir. After Lucas...after Lord Needham's funeral.' As soon as she said it Isobel could have bitten her tongue. Her host's face clouded with embarrassment at having reminded her of the death of her fiancé and she hurried into speech. 'It is delightful to meet you again in happy circumstances—may I congratulate you upon your appointment to the lieutenancy?'
He smiled in acknowledgement of her tact. 'Thank you, my dear. A great honour that I can only hope to be worthy of.' Behind him one of the two men standing beside the butler shifted slightly. 'You must allow me to introduce our other guests.' The earl turned to motion them forwards. 'Mr Soane, who is doing such fine work on the house for us, and Mr Harker, who is also an architect and who is assisting in some of Mr Soane's schemes for improvements in the grounds. Gentlemen, Lady Isobel Jervis, the daughter of my old friend the Earl of Bythorn.'
'My lady.' They bowed as one. Isobel was fairly certain that she had shut her mouth again by the time they had straightened up. Mr Soane was in his late forties, dark, long-faced and long-chinned, his looks distinctive rather than handsome. But Mr Harker was, without doubt, the most beautiful man she had ever set eyes upon.
Not that she had any time for handsome bucks these days, but even a woman who had vowed to spurn the male sex for ever would have had her resolution shaken by the appearance of this man. He was, quite simply, perfection, unless one would accept only blond hair as signifying true male beauty. His frame was tall, muscular and elegantly proportioned. His rich golden-brown hair was thick with a slight wave, a trifle overlong. His features were chiselled and classical and his eyes were green—somewhere, Isobel thought with a wild plunge into the poetic, between shadowed sea and a forest glade.
It was preposterous for any man to look like that, she decided while the three of them exchanged murmured greetings. It was superfluous to be quite so handsome in every feature. There must be something wrong with him. Perhaps he was unintelligent—but then, the earl would not employ him and Mr Soane, who had a considerable reputation to maintain and who had worked for the earl at Hammels Park before he succeeded to the title, would not associate with him. Perhaps he was socially inept, or effeminate or had a high squeaky voice or bad teeth or a wet handshake...
'Lady Isobel,' he said, in a voice that made her think of honey and with a smile that revealed perfect teeth. He took her hand in a brief, firm handshake.
Perfection there as well. Isobel swallowed hard, shocked by the sudden pulse of attraction she felt when she looked at him. A purely physical reflex, of course—she was a woman and not made of stone. He would be a bore, that was it. He would talk for hours at meals about breeding spaniels or the importance of drainage or the lesser-known features of the night sky or toadstools.
But the perfect smile had not reached his eyes and the flexible, deep voice had held no warmth. Was he shy, perhaps?
The two architects drew back as the countess gave instructions to the butler and the earl asked for details of her journey. Isobel realised she could study Mr Harker's profile in a long mirror hanging on the wall as they chatted. What on earth must it be like to be so good looking? It was not a problem that she had, for while she knew herself to be tolerably attractive—elegant and charming were the usual words employed to describe her—she was no great beauty. She studied him critically, wondering where his faults and weaknesses were hidden.


Oh No! Kheerganga's Going To Lose More Than 50 Iconic Camps & Cafes!
If you're a trekker who loves taking to the hills to beat the scorching Delhi heat, we have some unfortunate news. The Himachal Pradesh high court has dealt a severe blow to Kheerganga, the picturesque valley known for its hot springs and for being a favourite amongst campers. They have ordered that more than 50 existing cafes and camps in the area pack up due to the damage they are causing to the ecologically-sensitive environment of the region.
Unfortunately, the cafes and camps around were a hub for a lot of parties, which in turn led to excessive littering. Though campers are still allowed to go to Kheerganga, they'll be required to take a permit from the forest department, and ensure they pick up all the trash from their stay. Though this move will help improve the environment of the region, we'll be sad to see a lot of our frequented cafes and camps disappear.


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All bus riders and parents must read the Procedure and Code of Conduct and accept the expectations as a condition for school bus transportation. Once you accept the terms below, select submit to complete the application process.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 8 (KOOTENAY LAKE)
Procedure and Code of Conduct for Bus Students
The School District 8 - Kootenay Lake Board of Education expects all pupils utilizing School District No 8 school bus transportation services to follow the Bus Passenger Code of Conduct. The Bus Passenger Code of Conduct is established to ensure a safe ride, free from harassment, violence, or intimidation for all passengers riding the buses.
Pupils and parents are reminded that misbehavior on the bus may distract the bus driver which could affect the safe operation of the school bus. The driver's main focus must be on the traffic and the road ahead and they cannot be expected to maintain constant attention to passengers behind them on the bus. As a result, we believe pupils must bear a major responsibility for control of their behavior on the buses. We are pleased that most students are aware of their responsibilities as a school bus passenger, however, for those few who are not, the Bus Passenger Code of Conduct, progressive disciple measures will result.
Any form of behavior that is detrimental to the safe operation of the school bus, that would result in damage, excessive cleaning of the school bus, or makes it unpleasant for others riding the bus must be dealt with.
Examples of behavior that result in discipline include:
Smoking, including the use of Electronic Smoking Devices.
Fighting.
Eating or drinking on the bus when not permitted.
Use of alcohol or other prohibited drugs.
Moving around while bus is in motion.
Not remaining in assigned seat.
Spitting, foul language.
Weapons, lighting matches.
Throwing objects or garbage.
Vandalism.
Shouting and unnecessary noise.
Harassment of the driver or other passengers.
Any breach of the regular School Code of Conduct
Please be aware that video cameras with microphones are installed on some SD8 school busses.
Progressive Discipline
The range of responses to misbehavior will be specific to each incident, built on the premise of restitution and may vary depending on individual student needs. This means that the point at which and intervention begins will vary with the severity of the incident and may take into consideration a student's prior history of misbehavior. Not all steps are necessary in all situations. For example, the driver may simply attempt to resolve the problem through driver/student discussion or may choose to refer the matter to the Transportation office or the School Principal.
For more serious behavioral issues, or for students who have repeated disciplinary actions, the student may receive:
Suspension from school bus riding privileges for 1 to 3 days
Suspension from school bus riding privileges lasting 1-5 days
Indefinite school bus riding suspension until a meeting is held with the student, their parent(s), school administration and a transportation representative.
All suspensions from riding privileges includes riding to or from extra-curricular activities


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Okay, folks; it's been a tough-ish few months, I admit. At times it's been challenging to focus long enough to write a paragraph.
On March 22nd, it was Raymond* whose twinkling eyes and affectionate smile would no longer warm our lives. On April 16th, my friend A** quietly passed away in the armchair where she spent most of her time. And April 22, my dear friend Teresa*** lost her battle with cancer. Three friends in a month. Leaves me feeling a shocked respect for life. And a strong urge to live it as fully and richly as I can….
Yesterday Raymond's family, friends and other loved ones, held a big, beautiful, celebration of his life. There must have been 200 or more who just didn't want to let him go, and needed to say this out loud, to live music. It was held in a large, white, lofty-high room. Up high on a far wall as we walked into the room, was a huge black and white photo of him – the best I've seen – projected with a quote, "Do unto others… all the rest is commentary." With live classical guitar playing softly in the background, it had quite an impact.
Everyone who knew him had known that smile, and the resonance of his voice; easy to imagine him as a spiritual leader of some kind. He often seemed that way to me.
His brother in law, a poet, said, "He wrapped his personality around people the way others give a hug; Both feel good but his had an added warmth in touching friends and strangers equally. " He referred to Ray's "27 years of relentless advocacy" — primarily for people with disabilities. In his advocacy – and consciousness-raising – role, he founded Abilities magazine (and the foundation that supported it). His wife, whom he demonstrably adored, probably was inspired by him, and inspired him too – she who rapelled down a skyscraper in her wheelchair — gave a passionate and inspiring talk reminding us of how Ray could live on through us. And the world would indeed be transformed if more of us lived by his values.
In the quest to make the world a better place, there are many warriors and worker bees. Raymond Cohen inspired and led them, and in the process left the world a much finer place than it was when he entered it.
I was one of the worker bees he inspired. When I wanted to influence change in the community and wasn't sure how to begin, I turned to him. We met for breakfast at Aris, a favourite neighbourhood restaurant. In his usual open, generous spirit, he shared his insight and wisdom, as smart and witty as ever.
He was modest. He never mentioned in my presence receiving the Queen's Jubilee Medal last year. He was a quiet hero to many — a kind of knight in shining armour, especially in the last year or two of his life, when he carried on despite what must have been great discomfort.
He was my close friend's brother, and over the last three decades made me feel like a sister and family member. Several days before he died, we had a quiet dinner, the six of us. When I kissed him goodbye, he said "bye sweetie." No big deal. And yesterday, when everyone was trying to sing 'The times they are a-changing" through their tears, I kept hearing "bye sweetie".
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This post did him justice. Salute.
I send you love and strength and am sorry for your losses. This is a lovely tribute to a special man.
Life is strangely interesting, is it not?! Trying to describe how they enriched my life feels like trivializing — feels much better to honour them in how I live…. Thank you!
We should all be so lucky to have someone honor our memory like you did for your friend.
Although I have lost friends and relatives, I have not lost a good friend or a close (good) relative. I think when I do, I will write about them. And I think it might help the grief. Writing in WP has taught me that writing can be very helpful in working through a few things.
Yes, I find the same thing. It's almost as if the writing process is a way of working through my thinking in a better way than if I were not writing…..
What a beautiful tribute to Ray. You have captured all that is important and matters.
Thanks Marie-Joelle! I tried to do a formal bio, but the Globe did it so much better. In the end I had to get out of my head and just share 'the personal'….


Some have said there are only two seasons in the Chicago area — winter and construction. And while Des Plaines is helping to reinforce the adage, the city hopes its efforts will please residents and attract new businesses.
The city began work this week on a streetscape and roadways improvements project on U.S. Route 14 (Miner Street) from Graceland Avenue to Pearson Street. The project is part of the city's 2013 capital improvement program and will be funded by downtown tax-increment-financing money, said 1st Ward Ald. Patricia Haugeberg.
"It won't affect taxes," Haugeberg said. "It's going to look great and, in turn, attract more business."
The project is slated to cost $2,234,000, according to Timothy Oakley, Des Plaines' director of public works and engineering.
The project calls for installation of sidewalks, curbs and gutters, pavers, trees, sod, irrigation, lighting, planters, seating walls, furniture, signs and other improvements. Work will be done between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. No work is scheduled for weekends.
"The project will be finished on time because the weather will cooperate," Haugeberg said with a smile.
Work will take place in April on the south side of Miner from Graceland to Lee Street and from Lee to the Metra station. From May 1-21, work will be done on the south side of Miner to Pearson. Work is scheduled from May 21 to July 3 on the north side of Miner from Pearson to Lee and the east side of Graceland. Medians will be installed on Miner and work will be done on City Hall Plaza from July 3-24.
All areas will get finishing touches such as pavement markings and plantings between July 25 and Sept. 25, when the project is scheduled to be finished.
Because most of the work is to sidewalks, Oakley said, officials do not expect traffic backups. However, Miner will be reduced to one lane in each direction while the median work is under way in July, he said.


I don't like to announce CDs ahead of time because it leads to people trying to buy things that we don't yet have for sale...it's inconvenient.
Somehow, we ended up with 21 discs' worth of content (!) to be released in the next two months (or so), all of it television (!!). It wasn't planned. But I don't ever want to hear that we give the small screen short shrift!
Then probably in the first week or two of September—we hope—is FSM Box 05. This is the long-rumored Ron Jones box set of Star Trek: The Next Generation music. 14 discs, $149.95, limited to 5000 copies—40 complete episode scores, plus some previously unreleased "Best of Both Worlds" cues and Ron's two Interplay computer game scores. All in immaculate stereo. The packaging is in the style of the Rózsa box: the booklet has an introductory essay and track listings (and lots of ST:TNG art), with comprehensive liner notes to be posted online. Did you guys know this was my dream project? I fantasized about putting this together ever since I fell in love with the scores twenty years ago. In fact it was twenty years ago almost exactly that "The Best of Both Worlds" aired.
If you want to place an order—you can't. Not yet. But you can get on the Screen Archives mailing list if you are not already and be notified the moment they are available.
TV fans: this is not including the Hawaii Five-0 Capitol Records LP we'll be issuing on CD as a "budget" album (due to its brevity) some time this fall. And for that matter we have a couple of other TV soundtrack LPs making their CD debuts.
And the feature film stuff will be back soon too. In case you missed, it Herbert Stothart's Dragon Seed is now available as a 2CD set, almost all in true stereo—amazing for a 1944 score.
I know this is a can of worms I am opening by "pre-announcing" these titles but I felt it was important that people get the chance to budget their purchases. Please remember we think of you guys like this! We truly value you as our patrons who let us have these wacky and fun lives putting together CDs of classic film—and TV—music we love. Thanks!


The Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp is in the books. The top talent in the country brought their game to District Heights, MD and we have tons of coverage to release. Here is Part 3 of our Class 2021 report.
The Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp is in the books. The top talent in the country brought their game to District Heights, MD and we have tons of coverage to release. Here is Part 2 of our Class 2021 report.
Tonight the top middle school ballers in the nation will take the court for the Middle School All American Games. The Middle School All-American Games, modeled after the McDonalds All-American Game features both top local and national talent in the classes of 2021, 2022, and 2023. This is the only event in the world where top-ranked middle school basketball players collectively play in a national All-Star game.
Participants were selected via votes by a national panel of scouts and media representatives, who have extensively covered middle school hoops on the grassroots level throughout the spring and summer. Some noted players scheduled to participate, are local up and coming stars Ryan Conway and 6'7 Detwan Montegu as well as national studs and Montverde bound 6'8 Trey Patterson (NJ),Texas' # 1 rated player 6'7 Duncan Powell, and the #1 rated center in the county 6'9 Caleb Furst. Emoni Bates 6'4 (MI) and Bryce Griggs (Tx) #1 rated player in his state, from the class of 2022.
Lance Ware Spreads His Wings At J.E.M. All Star Classic!
Lance Ware proved at the J.E.M. All Star Classic that he was one of the best forwards in the country. The rising frosh plays the game clean with a high motor and showed many intangibles that will translate great to the next level. Ware finished the game with 29 points and took home MVP honors.
Basketball Spotlight would like to congratulate Lance but also remind him this is just the beginning and he should continue to work hard on and off the court. You will be able to check him out next season as he suits up for Life Center Academy.
The Basketball Spotlight season has officially ended and we are ready to present our end of the year awards. We would like to congratulate all the players and teams that supported our events. The Award Winners are listed below.
Toles stepped his game up this season and never took plays off at any Spotlight event. He also took his show on the road as he starred in several big time events around the country. Finally he turned his game from just being regarded as an athlete into an all-around skilled guard. His play on the court and spirit for the game helped him win the POY honors.
Hoggard's addition to the Team Final 8th Grade squad instantly took the team to the next level. He became one of the most dominant forces on the floor this season. His play catapulted his name among the top guards in the country. He had a memorable Spotlight career.
TTO was the most dominant 8th Grade team in the country. They ran through every event in the country and didn't lose a game on their grade level. There's no doubt they were the #1 team in America and probably one of the best grammar school teams assembled. They were loaded and had balance.
Stevens guided his squad throughout the country without losing a game on their grade level. Most importantly he taught them how the team concept is the best way to go. It's not easy coaching a lot of talent but he seemed to hit all the right buttons at the right time.
Hall played the game the way it was supposed to be played. He left everything on the floor and conducted himself in a great manner. I also appreciate him letting us into his life while contributing to Diary Of A Baller.
Williams got busy on the court and in the classroom. He demonstrated this in the Spotlight events and on his Diary Of A Baller. We have no doubt with God's grace Terrence will continue this success in high school and college. One of the best all-around kids to ever come though Basketball Spotlight.
Everett had the ability to change the game on the defensive end. He blocked or altered shots in his area while also playing with an enormous motor. The scary part is his best basketball days are certainly ahead of him.
Ware entered the season as a project but after seeing him at the J.E.M. All Star Classic he made great strides and has become the best prospect in the region. This means he had to be one of the hardest workers around which makes his future look very bright. The sky is the limit for this kid.
Clarke was one of the most natural wings players I saw this season. This kid can get it done off the dribble or in catch and shoot mode. He also appears to have a huge upside and will be a name to know in the New England area.
Team 85 will be hosting AAU Tryouts beginning August 30th. Check out the info below to come and tryout for this emerging organization.
Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp Nears Sellout!
The 3rd Annual Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp is nearing a sellout as there are less than 50 spots left. This year's camp will once again feature some of the top players in America. When it comes to exposure no other camp in the country brings this kind of coverage. Make sure you register early because this event will sell out once again. Registration information is below.
The South Team got the win in this high scoring affair and here are their top performers from the 7th Annual J.E.M. All Star Classic.
Lance Ware Forward (Edgewater, NJ) – This 6'8 athletic forward was the MVP for the winning South team tallying 29 points. I saw Ware earlier this year in one of our tournaments and you can tell he has been working to improve his game because it was on full display. He plays hard and has a high motor. He scored dunking everything, rebounded, and blocked shots. Possibly the top prospect in the region and I believe he will be an impact player when he enters high school.
Lynn Greer III Guard (Marlton, NJ) – Greer is an athletic combo guard that definitely has the feel and IQ that can transition fully to the PG position. He has range out to the 3pt line and showed great playmaking ability attacking the basket and either finishing himself or dropping a dime to one of his teammates. He finished with 17 points. When all said and done I can see Greer being the top PG in the region.
Tyler Brelsford Guard (Ellicott City, MD) – Tyler is a true PG with a high IQ that understands how to balance scoring and facilitating. Known as one of the better long range shooters in the region, his 3 point shot was off so he went to his mid-range and floater game. He finished with 13 points and also racked up close to double digit assists getting his teammates involved. He hit a mid-range jumper to seal the victory for the South.
Terrance Williams Forward (Clinton, MD) – Williams has been a mainstay on the Spotlight circuit for years and this year he was one of the top players on the #1 team in the country. Big Smoove understands how to finish over and around longer more athletic players by using pump fakes and great footwork. You can tell he has been working on his perimeter skills as he looks more comfortable handling the ball and shooting the mid to long range jump shot. He finished with a game high 31 points for the winners.
E.J. Evans Guard (Willingboro, NJ) – Evans is an aggressive wing guard that is wired to score and can do it from all three levels. He is at his best attacking the basket and in transition. At 6'5 he has great size already for the position. He finished with 13 points. I believe that Evans will be a name that will continue to rise as he enters high school.
Mikah Johnson, Jr. Guard (Bound Brook, NJ) – Johnson is a long wing guard that is patient and lets the game come to him. He has the ability to be a lock down defender being able to guard the 3 perimeter positions. Mikah plays hard and rebounds well for his position. He finished with 10 points.
The 3rd Annual Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp kicks off in less than 4 weeks and a SELLOUT is expected again. The camp is for Rising 3rd Grade/Class of 2026 through Rising 8th Grade/Class of 2021. The following is the general schedule for the camp. Major Media Outlets will be in attendance and the EXPOSURE will be unmatched. Check out the Media Archives from the last two years on the registration page. Don't wait to register as spots are filling up fast.
The 3rd Annual Basketball Spotlight Future Phenom Camp is less than 4 weeks away and we expect a SELLOUT for the third year in a row. Spots are filling up fast so please register now as we don't want you to be left out. The Camp will take place Saturday August 27th and Sunday August 28th at The New 24 Fitness & Basketball 6417 Marlboro Pike District Heights, MD 20747.
1. www.bballspotlight.com - Basketball Spotlight is the #1 Grammar and Middle School Website in the Country as far as website traffic, amount of content, and accuracy of evaluation. The site has been around for a decade covering Future Phenoms before they step on a high school court. On top of that Founder Mike Melton has been in the game for 20 years. He covered High School Basketball prior to starting Basketball Spotlight.
2. Location (Washington, D.C.) - Having 3 major airports and in driving distance from many major metro areas D.C. is a prime location. The area has great night life for the parents and not to mention it is the Nations Capitol if you want to come in a few days early and check out the sites. The DMV is a talent rich area when it comes to basketball so many of those players will be in the building.
3. 10 Court Facility (Under 1 Roof) - The New 24 in District Heights, MD will host the Camp which boasts 10 courts under roof all with wood floors, glass backboards, and digital scoreboards. There is also plenty of parking.
4. MSAAG (Middle School All American Games) - Friday night at Pre-Registration at St. John's College High School the 3 MSAAG will be played for the Classes of 2023, 2022, 2021. The 72 players are highly rated players that will be attending the Future Phenom Camp.
5. Younger Age Groups (Rising 3rd/2026 - Rising 5th/2024) - The Future Phenom Camp has the 3 younger age groups. Many camps only focus on the older Middle School players but Basketball Spotlight also promotes the Grammar School player.
6. The Most Media Coverage - The Future Phenom Camp has over 15 major media outlets that will be in attendance. You can see the archives for the last two year's camps pre and post event articles. No other Camp provides this much coverage.
7. Most Awards - The Future Phenom Camp gives out the most awards of any camp in the country.
8. Full Custom Uniforms - The Future Phenom Camp will provide full custom uniforms for the 3rd Annual Camp presented by AGame. Players love to wear the shorts after the camp.
9. Full Game Stats - Legit Sport Stats will provide full game stats of every camp game. They will be computerized and media and camp staff will be provided print outs during the camp. We will be looking at everything not just points.
10. Great Coaches - We have coaches that have high level experience either playing the game at the D1 or PRO level, Coaching the game at High School level or above, or as a High Level Skills Trainer.
7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC ROSTERS ARE SET!
The 7th Annual J.E.M. ALL STAR CLASSIC is scheduled for August 13th in Ewing, NJ and roster is listed below. We would like to congratulate all the players selected and please make sure you are on time for the event.