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The 37th Call: Do not Prohibit the Lawful (Good Things)
Almighty Allah says (what can be translated as): "O you who have believed, do not prohibit the good things which Allah has made lawful to you and do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors. And eat of what Allah has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And fear Allah, in whom you are believers." (Al-Ma'idah: 87-88)
Narrated Aishah: The Prophet (Peace Be upon Him) called Uthman ibn Maz'un. When he came to him, he said: Uthman, do you dislike my practice? He said: No, by Allah, but I seek your practice. He said: I sleep, I pray, I keep fast, I (sometimes) leave fast, and I marry women. Fear Allah, Uthman, your wife has a right on you, your guest has a right on you, your self has a right on you; you should keep fast and (sometimes) leave fast, and pray and sleep. (Hadith Sahih, Sunan Abi Dawoud, 1371)
Narrated Aishah, the wife of the Prophet (Peace Be upon Him): Khawylah bint Hakim ibn Umayah ibn Haritha ibn al-Awqas al-Salamayh came in; she was married to Uthman ibn Ma'zun. Aishah said, the Messenger of Allah saw her untidy look. He said to me (O Aisha, how untidy is the look of Khawylah!). Aishah said: O Messenger of Allah, a woman with no husband! He fasts during the day and prays at night, so she is like a woman with no husband. So she neglected her looks and appearance. Aisha said: So, Allah's Messenger (Peace Be upon Him) sent to Uthman ibn Maz'un and he came to him. The Messenger said: "Uthman, do you dislike my practice? He said: No, by Allah, but I seek your practice. He said: I sleep, I pray, I keep fast, I (sometimes) leave fast, and I marry women. Fear Allah, Uthman, your wife has a right on you, your guest has a right on you, your self has a right on you ; you should keep fast and (sometimes) leave fast, and pray and sleep." (Hadith Sahih, Musnad Ahmed, 27062).
Anas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that some of the Companions of Allah's Messenger (Pace Be upon Him) asked his (the Messenger's) wives about the acts that he performed in private. Someone among them (among his Companions) said: I will not marry women; someone among them said: I will not eat meat; and someone among them said: I will not lie down in bed. He (the Prophet) praised Allah and glorified Him, and said: What has happened to these people that they say so and so, whereas I observe prayer and sleep too; I observe fast and suspend observing them; I marry women also? And he who turns away from my Sunnah, he has no relation with Me. (Sahih Muslim, 3469)
Narrated Yunus ibn Maisarah that the Prophet (PBUH) said, "Being detached from this world does not mean that you should forbid what Allah has permitted, nor that you should squander money. Rather, it is a state in which you are more certain of what is in the hand of Allah than you are of what is in your own hands: your state in misfortune is the same as your state at other times; your attitude towards those who quite rightly criticize you and those who quite rightly praise you is the same." (Shu'ab al-Iman (Branches of Faith) by al-Bayhaqi: 9714).
Almighty Allah revealed this verse to command the believers not to prohibit the good things that Allah has made lawful for them because Almighty Allah loves His servants to enjoy His blessings in the purposes they were created for. He wants them to thank Him for these blessings. He loathes when they violate the Sharia legislated for them by permitting the forbidden and forbidding what has been made lawful and accessible to them.
Almighty Allah permits to the believers the good things and sustenance He dedicates for them. He commands them to fear Him in all their matters, obey Him and follow His guidance. He commands them to abandon disobedience and violation by not doing what has been made forbidden or ban what has been made lawful.
The whole issue of legislation is linked to divinity and the right of the Lord to organize the life of humans. Allah is the Creator of all those humans and their sustenance. He alone has the right to permit from His sustenance what He wants and to prohibit what He wants. It is a logic that is also admitted by humans. The owner has the right to manage his ownership. The one who opposes this principal is a violator with no doubt. Those who have believed do not violate the commands of Allah for they believe in Him. The heart does combine the violation against Allah and faith in Him at the same time; they can never exist together in one heart!
This is the case the two verses tackle in a clear and logic way which no violator can argue against. Indeed, Allah does not love the violators. It is a general issue ascertaining a general principal with regard to the right of the Lord upon the servants. It is attributed to the prerequisite of belief in Allah in the conduct and manners of the believers in this issue.
The 25th Call: Obligation of maintaining Justice in Testimony
First Call: Prohibition of Saying "Raaina"
The Twenty Seventh Call: Prohibition of Taking Disbelievers as Allies instead of the Believers
21: The Prohibition of Praying while Intoxicated
Eighth Call: Do not void your Donations with Reproach and Hurt
Eleventh Call: Write down the Debt
The 66th Call: The Obligation of Fearing Allah and Saying Just Words
Thirteenth Call: Fear Allah as He Should Be Feared


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MCC CELEBRATES KINGMAN CAMPUS UPGRADE
Posted by Dave Hawkins | Sep 19, 2016 | Arizona, Kingman, Mohave County | 0 |
Mohave Community College is celebrating the official grand opening of its new technology savvy facilities to help college students who want to improve their lives through higher education.
"This is a one stop shop, we've brought everything together here for the students," said Dr. Fred Gilbert, dean of Mohave Community College's Neal Campus in Kingman. "Students will find the services they need to help them succeed right here in one spot."
The Student Services Center and renovated Campus Center include upgraded classrooms, library, student success center and one of the largest community multi-purpose rooms in Kingman, said Dr. Gilbert.
"The one stop approach enhances the students' overall experience, supporting student engagement, persistence and success," said MCC Board President Phyllis Smith.
Student Services Office Manager Margi Chatwood said, "before this, students could find themselves walking a mile to get a few things done because they had to go across campus and back again, but now it's all right here."
Many who attended the September 16 grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony commented on the impressiveness and quality of the buildings, which replaced the trailers used in the past.
"This is now designed so we will have a nice product for our students, the trailers are gone, we destroyed them and built this building," said Mohave Community College President Dr. Michael Kearns at Friday's ceremony.
Also a benefit to the community, almost all the $3.6 million for construction stayed in Mohave County. Local construction company T.R. Orr Inc. was hired as the general contractor.
"I'd really like to thank MCC for the dedication to the community and higher education," said T.R. Orr Estimator and Project Manager Randy Cook. "Choosing to hire a local contractor also helped the local economy and a lot of people in Mohave County."
Cook also pointed out, "the building and design are unique, there are no other buildings like it in Kingman.
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A relative newcomer to the outdoor market, Scapegoat turned our heads with its women's collection that made its debut in 2008. This winter we asked two testers to try out Scapegoat's fashionable Standard jacket, and both women gave it high marks. They reported that the jacket not only kept them warm while walking and running everyday errands, but it also was attractive enough to wear in an office setting or for a night out on the town.
A relative newcomer to the outdoor market, Scapegoat turned our heads with its women's collection that made its debut in 2008. This winter we asked two testers to try out Scapegoat's fashionable Standard jacket, and both women gave it high marks. They reported that the jacket not only kept them warm while walking and running everyday errands, but it also was attractive enough to wear in an office setting or for a night out on the town.
The Standard has Primaloft Eco insulation and a polyester outer fabric (available in lavender, black or absinthe) that has a durable water repellent (DWR) finish. One tester wore it regularly during 30-degree temperatures and said that she was very warm -- and she admits to be a person that gets cold easily. Our other tester noted that the Standard also kept her warm, but she felt a bit cold when the mercury dropped below 30 degrees. Both testers noted that the DWR effectively shed light rain and snow, though, they were generally exposed to moisture just 15 minutes or so.
The jacket has a trim fit, and both women liked the silhouette. Scapegoat noted that the arms of its jackets are relatively long, but both testers liked the length and said that the jacket fit well. If there was any criticism, it's that one woman said the jacket tended to ride up in the back and let in cold drafts if she bent forward.
Most impressive were all the design details that make the Standard comfortable and attractive. As far as aesthetics, it has well-designed front pockets with metal snaps, as well as a metal front zipper, which add a little street sense to the jacket. The front pockets have knitted fabric at the opening to add some visual interest, and vertical stitching along each side of the jacket also makes a nice, subtle touch. Even the lining of the jacket has a bit of design flair, as there are fun, embossed-like icons -- martini glass, telephone, jet plane, bunny, ballerina, high-heeled boots and more -- that are muted and appear slightly glossy. All of these things combine to make this a jacket that can go far beyond the trail or ski slope. "I really like how versatile this jacket is, and it looks good enough that I can wear it to the office," said one tester.
In fact, the Standard is so attractive that one tester said she prefers to not wear it for outdoor chores where it might get dirty. "It's so nice, I don't want to mess it up," she said.
But it's not all just good looks. Great attention has been paid to make the jacket truly functional. For example, each sleeve includes an inner sleeve that has a rib-knit cuff. The snug-fitting cuff keeps cold air from flowing inside, and it appears more stylish than the standard Velcro-type closures on outdoor jackets. Also, an abrasion-resistant film covers the edges of the outer cuff, because this is an area that typically wears more quickly.
One woman noted that the collar is comfortable when the jacket is zipped all the way up, thanks to microfleece patches that prevent the jacket from rubbing the chin. There is also a welded storm flap behind the zipper that blocks air and moisture and prevents the zipper from snagging. Inside the jacket there are two pockets, including a laser-cut pocket and one with a zipper to secure money or an ID.
While our testers used the jacket during outdoor walks and hikes, both indicated that they were turning to it less for wilderness pursuits and more as a jacket for travel, work and everyday trips in town. It's not that the Standard isn't constructed well or durable -- they just thought it looked so nice that they didn't want to get it messy.
If there is any limitation to the jacket, it's that people might hesitate to buy it as a true backcountry piece. But there is no doubt that Scapegoat has created a high-quality piece of apparel that is now hanging dead center in at least two closets.


Today my sister brought by some library books which she had picked up for me. Included in them, Johnny Appleseed by Aliki. I know this book is scheduled for like, week 19 in Adventures, but we just started our unit on "A-a-Apple; If I stay in Jesus I will have much fruit," in MFWK.
I was almost in TEARS reading this book! Not only do we learn about his love for apples, but his love of PEOPLE; and specifically his kindness toward the Native Americans. SO precious! I am sooo thankful for the literature which highlights that there were peace-loving Christians among the early settlers, not just greedy, murderous people. It would be so easy to be caught up in the "conquest" side of American history.
Also, Friday, several of us from this area are headed to Windy Hill Apple Orchard in York, SC, for a field trip where "Johnny Appleseed" is one of the main characters - on hand to tell his story in person! Won't my kiddos be excited to meet him?!
I just keep finding things in this year to be excited about!!!
Have a great week in MFW!
We recently did the plant cell project detailed in week 18 of ADV, and we had a BLAST! The activity calls for using jell-o inside a ziploc bag for the cell wall/membrane & cytoplasm, dried beans for organelles, and a grape for the nucleus. We modified the ingredients a bit, making it completely edible, and it turned out beautifully - not to mention, delicious! We used a slice of banana for the nucleus (more easily seen with our jell-o), raisins for the organelles, and lime jell-o to make our cytoplasm "chlorophyll-y!"
I wanted to share an additional idea (even though your cells are probably eaten by now) that I had when we did this project. Once our jello was "set" in the ziploc baggie, I then put it into one of those small disposable clear plastice container boxes (I think they're called "Gladware") to demonstrate a plant cell with the cell wall. It just kind of made that concept of animal vs. plant cell concept more real to them. Then we took it out and ate it...lol.
Paige, Looks like ya'll had a great time. I love your dc's drawings.
ShariD wrote: I have been internet surfing for song history information to go with the Celebrate America CD songs. I can't find anything helpful for There Are Many Flags, and I've never heard of this song before.
Does anyone have any info on the background? Thanks!
Hmmm, I like a challenge.
This song seems to be so old that the origins are a bit murky. The most consistent author I found cited was Mary H. Howliston. The title of the song ranged from "Our Own Red, White, and Blue" to "There Are Many Flags In Many Lands," and many others in between.
ShariD wrote: Your research was more profitable than mine. I could only find sound recordings from CBD. At least I know a bit more and sometimes it's good for my little perfectionist to know that answers aren't always possible!
This message board has also been so informative and helpful to me. It's even built up my confidence in my own abilities to homeschool. And I really appreciate the general and loving concern you all have for each other and for raising up children in a way that honors our Lord and Savior. Thanks to everyone for that.
I do have a question about the science experiment for week 18--growing bacteria in milk. What exactly is supposed to happen? We put the milk in the jars a week ago tomorrow. One is in the refrigerator and the other is on the mantel. The milk in the later one has separated into a yellowy water and a white "block" that appears like cream cheese; and, of course, it soured and the kids think it's pretty stinky! Is anything else supposed to happen? I don't see any dark spots that I thought would appear as visible bacteria...is the bacteria there and it just can't be seen or should it sit for another week?
It's so exciting to be a part of this with "adventure" with you and the other MFW'ers.
So it sounds like you did the experiment correctly. The "proof" (at least for this stage and age of school) is that the milk soured and is stinky. So, this is a time where we could see some things, and smell other stuff.
Something happened to that milk (bacteria grew faster) that didn't happen as quickly in the other jar (cold temps slow down the rate of growth of bacteria in the other jar). However, we can only see the effects of the bacteria (the milk separating and sour smell) and not see the bacteria itself.
One of the things that we read in the First Enc. of Science is that bacteria are too small to see with our eyes. So you might want to read that again, check the quick links from the Usborne book. And you might even say how this connects to the recent recall of certain peanut butter products from the shelves --- due to bacteria growth even though it couldn't be seen. You could tell them that's why we put food and drink back into the fridge instead of leaving it out all night. And the importance of washing hands.
Sounds like you did a fine job with the experiment. Time to toss it!!!
We made our cotton with seeds using cotton balls and cut up construction paper.
The children couldn't believe how hard it was to pick the seeds off and still have cotton left!
We saved a bit of the our "cotton with seeds" and stapled it on their narration page.
They were all very proud of it!
I printed this coloring page of the cotton gin for ds to use on his Eli Whitney notebook page. He colored it, cut it out, and glued it on the top of his page. He also added a piece of his cotton w/ construction paper seeds.
Authority...wanting to teach ADV boy more!
Has anyone run across a resource about Authority that is suitable for a 2nd grade boy? Or do you have ideas or suggestions? I'm open!
You might ask around homeschoolers in your area if anyone could lend you the book, "For Instruction In Righteousness." That's a thick book with Bible verses arranged topically, so you could back up your discussion with lots of Bible verses. BibleGateway also allows you to look up passages by topic. However, I think your search may be limited by the specific words you choose, rather than a more general topic?
For little ones, I've always liked the amount of instruction in the MFW younger years. Most little ones don't really need a lot more explanation, since most will accept what they are taught as truth. They haven't yet reached the age of questioning the truth that their parents teach them So mostly it's a matter of remembering the lesson by repetition, and discussing how to apply it to the types of things that come up in their little lives?
Re: Authority...wanting to teach ADV boy more!
I think I would just discuss it with your child.
I remember drawing a chain of authority for my kids. I drew them and then a line up to Mommy and them from Mommy to Daddy and then a line to God. That was their authority chain. Off the side of Mommy and Daddy I wrote thinks like, "The Law", government, Sunday School teachers, grandparents, boss. Basically, I wanted to show my kids that everyone has someone in authority over them. The ultimate authority is God and everyone has to answer to him. I used this opportunity to talk about how we all need to be in obedience to those authorities in our lives. When we do, we have blessings and are safe but when we step out of obedience bad consequences happen to everyone. God has placed an order of authority and it is our job to be obedient to that - even Mommy and Daddy. (My kids really like that part!) I then talked about how their job right now was to be obedient to Mommy and Daddy and had them memorize Eph 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right." It's even easy to see right here that as children obey their parents, their parents need to be in authority to God.
I don't have any resource particular to that issue but that's what I did!
We used an umbrella as an example. God is the umbrella overall, next comes Daddy, then Mommy, then the littles under that. All protected, and under the authority of an umbrella.
Oh, these are great ideas/resources. Thanks so much for your help!
Drawing and labeling the umbrella picture will be great for a 2nd grader! I will save all the other info I have gathered in a folder for a later study of authority.
For the Eli Whitney/cotton boll project, we glued flax seeds to the cotton ball - and boy did they stick! The kids had to work really hard to get them out. They were tired after one boll, so it was a great example of how hard it was to do this, especially for the slaves who had to do this work after a day in the fields!
Mom to Sweet Girl 10, Jalapeno 8 & Pineapple 7.


"WHITNEY DIED from a broken heart." That's one of the first phrases that ring true in the new documentary Whitney: Can I Be Me, which documents the dramatic rise and fall of the music icon.
Much like Michael Jackson's demise; a controlling parent, pressures of supporting an entire family and a damaging drug use is at the centre of it all - but for the first time, we get to understand when and why Whitney's fate was sealed early in her youth, with a few surprising revelations thrown in the mix.
Whitney: Can I Be Me manages to dispel some myths behind the legend, revealing the hidden side to the star affectionately known to friends and family as "Nippy" – from her drug fuelled past that started with her family, to her controlling relationship with mother Cissy Houston.
Directed by Nick Broomfield and Rudi Dolezal, the 105-minute documentary begins with clips of Whitney from her My Love Is Your Love World Tour - the final world tour, which caused controversy due to reports about her erratic behaviour behind the scenes. As we begin to remember the decline of the fallen star, we are then taken back to clips of a young Whitney Houston from Newark, New Jersey and explore the relationship with her family.
Through a montage of family clips, we discover that the star was first introduced to drugs by her two brothers and grew up in a culture heavily dominated by religion yet contrived with this seedy underbelly of drug use, which was used "for fun "as described by Whitney's brother. This theme of religion is prevalent throughout the documentary, as it disperses clips from Whitney singing at church to her first televised appearance at the age of 19.
The squeaky clean appearance perfectly cultivated by record exec Clive Davis, further reveals the racial conflict between black America and the desire to make Whitney palatable to white audiences which was brilliantly executed with commentary from key figures of Whitney's record label, Arista Records. This need to be "anti-black" was just one of the many ways that showed Whitney's battle within herself, as she fought between the controlled image that was projected to the world, and who she really was.
Beyond the origins of Whitney's carefully curated image, the documentary seamlessly introduces the moment Bobby and Whitney first met at the Soul Train Awards- a moment, which defined the trajectory of Whitney's remaining years as revealed within the documentary.
Broomfield seems to have aimed for the same kind of interview style as Asif Kapadia's Amy Winehouse documentary Amy (2015), despite failing to get access to some of the key figures in Whitney's life including Cissy Houston, Clive Davis and Bobby Brown. Despite this, the use of archival clips helps to make up for it, in addition to interviews with Houston's entourage.
The documentary takes an even more tragic turn as we witness clips of a young Bobbi Kristina singing with her mother, while Whitney's personal security guard recalls the frequent drug use by everyone in Whitney's camp and stated that "there was no chance" for little Bobbi Kristina. "Everybody did drugs," he continued as he discussed his relationship with the superstar.
One of the key people in Whitney's life also received a special focus in the documentary – Robyn Crawford - arguably one of the most influential people in Whitney's life. Robyn, a best friend of Whitney since the beginning of her career, was instrumental as the musician's sole best friend and confident, who was also subjected to lesbian rumours and a rival between herself and Bobby Brown. While the mysterious figure didn't appear the film, her presence was largely felt throughout, particularly in regards to discussions about Whitney's sexuality.
In the end, Whitney: Can I Be Me reveals an insightful perspective into Whitney's life, and balances the tragedy with the light and laughter of Whitney's personality, which shone bright in the close up, never-seen-before concert footage.


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Islamists Kill Scores in Kenya College Attack
Somali Islamist group al-Shabaab claims responsibility for massacre
Heavily armed gunmen stormed Garissa University College in Kenya early Thursday. Somalia-based Islamist group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for the attack. Photo: AP
By Abdalle Ahmed Mumin in Nairobi, Kenya, and
Alexandra Wexler
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alexandra.wexler@wsj.com
in Johannesburg
Updated April 2, 2015 7:20 pm ET
Heavily armed gunmen stormed a university campus in Kenya early Thursday, setting off a rampage that left at least 147 people dead in the latest terror attack against civilians by the Somalia-based Islamist group al-Shabaab.
The siege at Garissa University College had ended by Thursday evening, with four militants killed and more than 500 students rescued, according to the Kenya National Disaster Operations Centre. But for much of the day, the campus was the scene of intense fighting, as Kenyan security forces, with police, military and counterterrorism reinforcements, converged at the school and militants took hostages. Witnesses reported gunfights between attackers and police and scattered explosions.
"It is like we are in battle, and Garissa is the front line," said Halima Musa, a student, who said she saw military tanks heading to the area and helicopters flying over the university.
The attack was the deadliest in Kenya since the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombing by al Qaeda operatives, in which more than 200 died. Al-Shabaab previously had claimed responsibility for the 2013 gun-and-grenade assault on the upscale Westgate mall in Nairobi, which left 67 people dead, among other such incidents in recent years.
The school siege is the latest setback for a government that has tried to assure tourists and investors that Kenya remains a safe destination. That task has become more difficult with each militant assault. A series of attacks since the four-day rampage at the Nairobi mall nearly two years ago have stoked fears that Somali militants are out to exploit religious and ethnic tensions to destabilize a country that has become the region's economic hub.
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Tips on Sharing Files and Folders with Google Drive
The ability to share documents and work collaboratively is one of the most useful things about Google Drive! Here are some tips on how to get started.
This content is borrowed from Google's full help site on sharing.
Share a single item with specific people
Use this method when you know the email address (Hampshire or otherwise) of everyone with whom you are sharing.
Open a file in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
In the top right corner, click Share.
Under "People" in the "Share with others" box, type the email address (Hampshire, or otherwise) of the person or Google Group you want to share with. Tip: Search for Hampshire contacts by typing a name in the box.
To choose if a person can view, comment, or edit the file, click the Down arrow next to the text box .
Click Done. The people you shared with will get an email letting them know you've shared a file.
Share a single item using a link
Use this method when you don't know everyone's email address, aren't sure if they all have a Google account, or simply want a document to be more widely available. You can have the link only available to the Hampshire community, or to the whole world.
Click "Get shareable link" in the top right of the "Share with others" box.
To choose whether a person can view, comment, or edit the file, click the Down arrow next to "Anyone with the link." .
Note that the link will default to be viewable by Hampshire College accounts only! To expand access to outside of Hampshire, click the Down arrow next to "Anyone at Hampshire College…" and select "More" for additional options.
A file link will be copied to your clipboard. Paste the link in an email or anywhere you want to share it.
If you plan to collaborate with a group of people on a recurring basis, such as within a department or for a class, we strongly suggest creating a shared folder. Then every item placed in this folder will automatically be shared with the group.
Create a folder
Go to drive.hampshire.edu
On the left, click New > Folder.
Enter a name for the folder.
Then, share the folder:
Select the name of the folder in Google Drive. At the top, click Share . Tip: You can also right-click the folder and choose Share.
Under "People" in the "Share with others" box, type the email address of the person or Google Group with whom you want to share. Tip: Search for contacts by typing a name in the box.
Make sure their access level is set to "Can Edit."
Changing ownership of a file or folder
You may want to assign someone else to be the "owner" of a file or folder. The owner has full control over access, visibility, and can choose to delete the file.
How to change owners
You can change who owns a file or folder in Drive.
Go to Drive or a Docs, Sheets, or Slides home screen.
Open the sharing box:
In Drive: Select the file or folder and click the share icon at the top .
In a Docs, Sheets, or Slides home screen: Open the file and click Share in the top-right corner of the file
If the new owner already has edit access, skip to Step 4. Otherwise, follow these steps:
Type the email address of the new owner in the "Invite people" field
Click Share and save.
Click Advanced in the bottom-right corner of the sharing box.
Click the drop-down menu next to the name of the person you want to own the file or folder.
Select Is owner.
Transferring ownership to or from a non-Hampshire Google account
Some of us may have Hampshire-related documents "owned" by a personal Google account. A best practice would be to transfer these items to be owned by your Hampshire account. While you can transfer ownership between Hampshire College accounts, you can't transfer ownership to or from a non-Hampshire account! Unfortunately, the only workaround at this time is to download all the files from your personal account onto your computer, and then re-upload them when logged into your Hampshire account.
If you're thinking about transferring files, have a look at Google's Takeout service; it provides options for downloading an archive of all your data, including Drive files.
Share Files and Folders with a Group using Team Drives
Files and folders that are stored in a Team Drive belong to everyone in that team, rather than an individual. Even if the original creator is no longer around, the documents remain, with no need to transfer ownership.
Learn more about creating Team Drives in the G-Suite Learning Center.
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Decline in alcohol consumption fastest for 60 years
By Rosie Davenport
Alcohol consumption is falling at the fastest rate for more than 60 years, according to new official figures.
The British Beer & Pub Association says the amount has fallen by over 8% to 3.81 litres per head in the first half of 2009 compared with 4.15 litres in the same period of 2008.
The last time the nation's alcohol consumption fell by more than this was during 1948 when it dropped 11% in a year. The numbers are from official HM Revenue & Customs data and have been compiled by the BBPA.
The amount consumers drink has been declining for four and a half years, since a peak in 2004. On current trends, by the end of this year, the it will be down to the same levels recorded in 1999.
The numbers call into serious question alcohol policies designed to reduce drinking in the whole population, says the BBPA.
It added that claims by some academics and medical lobby groups that a fall in total consumption would lead to significant social benefits, such as a decline in alcohol related hospital admissions, are not being borne out by the facts.
It said: "With over four years of falling consumption, the academic theories in the governments much quoted Sheffield Study can now be tested against experience in the real world. According to the Sheffield calculations, the fall in consumption of over 6% between 2004 and 2008 should have resulted in around 20,000 fewer alcohol-related hospital admissions in 2008 and on current trends, around 50,000 fewer admissions this year. However, the medical profession regularly reports rising hospital admissions.
"The consumption data shows that the theory of reducing everyone's drinking to tackle alcohol harm does not work in practice and that targeted policies would be more effective. Despite this clear trend, the government continues to press ahead with a wide range of measures designed to control alcohol consumption at national level."


Home » Articles » Life Issues » What is God's Will for My Life?
"What do you want to do when you graduate?" "What career would you like to pursue?" Questions like these are asked of teens and college students all the time. In fact, some start early, and sometimes we even ask children before they enter pre-school! But how do you respond?
Sometimes we attempt to get deep and "spiritual" about it, offering a very pious-sounding answer like, "I just want to do whatever God wills." However, does that really fit in with what we know of God's will? Does He have only one vocation that is truly for you? If you chose a different career than the one you once thought God was leading you toward, are you sinning?
Dear friends in Christ, the will of God does not work that way. God's will can be done whether you end up a nurse or teacher, a homemaker, and mother or a "Geek Squad" manager, a pastor, or mechanic. As long as you are working an honest job for the good of others, and working out of the faith He has given you, God's will is being done!
So is it wrong to change vocational choices? Absolutely not! The Lord has given you many talents. Find something you love, do your best as you reflect His love, and you already are doing His will. Will you mess up? Of course – daily! Yet God still wants to use you to touch the lives of others. And so His will is continually to deliver forgiveness to you in His Divine Service, and to renew you to go back out into the world in your vocation, all over again.
"I just want to do whatever God wills," is an extremely broad statement, for anyone. So remember, dear Christian friends, the choices are many, and all honest vocations can be God-pleasing, abiding in His will. Do not worry about changes in plan, or having one choice that appears to "do His will" more than another. Don't be fearful and intimidated by choices for your vocation, saying, "I just want to do whatever God wills." His will is done "when He strengthens and keeps us firm in His Word and faith until we die." He will do that no matter what you decide or where you go, so you don't have to be locked into one vocation in order to be doing God's will. The Lord will use you wherever you end up in life, to be His tool and His child in that place!


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23. Mar, 2015
Lee Kuan Yew RIP
Lee Kuan Yew. 1923 – 2015
The world has today lost one of its greatest statesmen.
Former Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, was a colossus in South East Asian history. He strode across the pages of diplomacy and history with sagacity, courage, and the ultimate interests of his nation state and a deep sense of integrity.
Born 1923 into a wealthy Chinese family he studied law at Cambridge, qualified as a barrister in London before returning to Singapore in 1951 to practice. During the height of the anti-British Communist Emergency he founded the anti-Communist People's Action Party [PAP] in 1954 and entered the Singapore Legislature in 1955.
Trusted by both the British, the Chinese moderates and the trades unions he managed successfully to steer his country to independence by what became colloquially known as riding the 'tigers' back'. Supported by the British colonial administration Lee and his colleagues in the PAP courageously fought the Malayan Communist Party in a vicious war for the hearts and minds of Singaporeans. By playing on the sympathy and impetus for independence he was able to channel this energy into support for a Westminster style of government. Having thoroughly routed the communists in 1959-63 Singapore was granted separate colonial status and internal self-government. In 1963 it joined the Federation of Malaysia but personal conflict with Malaysia's Prime Minister, the aristocratic Tunku Abdul Rahman, and a sense of discrimination by the Malay majority of Malaysia [note: three quarters of the island's citizens are of Chinese origin] the experiment failed in acrimony and Singapore seceded becoming an independent republic within the Commonwealth on 9 August 1965.
The genius of Lee Kuan Yew was that he took his resource poor island state, and forged it into one of the economic powerhouses of South East Asia. In the early days he received much support from the United Kingdom and his islands extensive port facilitates continued to be the home of Britain's Far East Fleet. It also remained a garrison island from the declining Commonwealth forces in South East Asia. Despite the occasional mistrust between the island and its massive neighbour just across the causeway, Lee fostered sound economic and defence links with Malaysia. Indeed, through his pragmatism, his contribution to various defence links and his own personal experience of riding the 'tiger's back', Lee Kuan Yew contributed significantly to keeping South East free of communism.
The People's Action Party, structured along strong cadre principles unhesitatingly used the Leninist principles of democratic centralism to raise and legitimise policies to the public arena. It followed a strict programme of social reform, economic development and, most significantly financial probity. It welcomed foreign investment, it set up employee superannuation schemes and housing development boards into which foreign companies were obliged to contribute.
Lee was not one to suffer fools easily. His pithy comment about Australia being the 'poor white trash of Asia' was a prescient and still apposite comment. Considered authoritarian by many, his one overriding objective was to make Singapore a viable, self-sufficient plural state with its own sense of pride, nationalism and culture. He achieved this by a mix of what he called modern Confucianism – invoking the traditional Chinese values of hard work, family and meritocracy. He introduced national service and created formidable armed forces. Much of the transportation infrastructure of Singapore can be mobilised within hours for military purposes
But, the bottom line was, he gave Singaporeans an increasingly prosperous way of life; he gave them a country and the proud identity of being Singaporean.
Lee Kuan Yew was a figure from my childhood. As a child in Singapore during the 'fifties his name was indelibly printed on my brain. I was once caught up in one of the communist contra anti-communist riots and can testify to their bloodiness. In a sense I should hold him a grudge in that in 1963 he made it impossible for my father to live any more in Singapore. But I understood that. The time had come. I had the great privilege of meeting him in 1987 during a course of interviews I was conducting in Singapore. I can vouch for his strong sense of humour.
Singaporeans will have reason to feel a great sadness over the coming days. They will also have every reason to be proud to have given the world such an exemplar of statesmanship. This country could do much by learning from his example.
May the Gods ensure his everlasting peace.


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Q: NPAPI Safari persistent identifier for browser and tabs I have a Safari Extension and an NPAPI plug-in and am trying to get an identifier for both a browser and tab that is persistent across loads until the window/tab is closed.  One of the objects that I use needs to look up a tab by some identifier.  On our Windows implementation, they use windowing APIs to get the pointer to the window (to represent the tab) and walk up the parents list to get the top level window (to represent the browser).
Is there anything like this on Mac Safari?

A: There is no way to get a pointer to the browser's window in any Mac browser that runs plugins out of process (which includes 64-bit Safar), because windows aren't shareable across processes. Moreover, the concept seems deeply flawed on any platform; many browsers allow dragging a tab out of one window and into another. Do you want your plugin to suddenly believe it's in a new page in this case even though the user hasn't even reloaded the page?
I can't think of any way you can track tabs given that the API has no concept of tabs. I'd strongly recommend revisiting this requirement, given that it seems very arbitrary from a user perspective. (For example, if I reload a page, that's the same, but if I close a tab and then immediately re-open it using the browser's version of undo-close-tab, it's not? And as noted above, if I drag a tab between windows, the tab is somehow different?)

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How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club
Subject: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club Mon Apr 05, 2010 2:20 am
One of the guys sent me an email asking me for tips on the do's and don'ts of a Wing Girl... Basically, asking how a Wing Girl helps u in a venue... I figured I would post my response in case any of u other guys have a wing girl or get one and want some tips on how u 2 can work together.. Here's my response:
Regarding the winging: I haven't been doing this for very long myself, so I don't know everything there is to winging... I used to do it all the time for my guy friends, but most were fairly attractive n weren't too shy when it came to talking to women.. I would just go up to a set and say a number of things from: "any of u ladies single and find this man attractive?, who at this table likes to dance?, u seem like a fun group of girls.. my friend here needs to have some fun tonight and I wanna find him a nice girl he can dance with just for fun" etc..
Having a (wing) girl w/u period is good for pre-selection. Other things she can do is go arnd the club acting like she's lookin for her FRIEND and stand by a set of girls for a second looking around.. Then, spark up a convo w/them by sayin she's been looking for her friend and can't find him n that she's tempted to just wait there for a sec n see if you come around.. Then, she can talk u up a bit.. sayin stuff like ur really cool/nice guy who dznt get to get out too often n that its a shame bcz ur a lot of fun etc.. Something like that or anything that is tru about u that will make u look good to them. Then, u walk up to her several minutes later (u 2 can even come up with a gesture/signal for her to do like play w/her earing etc so u don't come too soon) and she can go, "There u are! Btw- This is my friend I wz just tellin u about.. isn't he a doll" or whtvr...
She (or u alone) can also go up to a group of girls that are just sitting at a table looking bored as hell, n say something like "what's a group of nice looking ladies such as urselves doing just sittin here.. u look like u need to spice things up a bit or something.. Do u all/any of u like to dance? Which opens that option up.. Or, u can say "well if u ladies wld like to laugh n have a little more fun I'm (he's) willing to help.. I (He) know(s) several games we can play... ((nothing sexual of course bcz I know u ladies would wanna jump me right away, and I'm not lookin for that just so u know (which is a dis-qualifier and shld make them put their guard dwn a little lol))..
If the two of u go up to a set... It's her job to isolate and talk to the target's friend(s) so they don't get in the way/start blocking ur attempt to talk to ur target.. U have to win over the girl's friends to win the girl too lol..
One thing I noticed that Tripp n I could do when we were out with a client one nite, is go to go to a venue that has games u can play (pool, darts, ping pong, shuffleboard etc.) if u like doing that stuff.. What's cool about that, is that if u take one of ur guy friends with u and ur wing girl, there will be the 3 of u... Ur wing girl, ur guy friend, and u.... Then u need ANOTHER player to make it even, a girl So u go around the venue and find a girl to be YOUR partner... Ur wing can go up to girls and say we are really wanting to play ___ but we need another player/he needs a partner.. It's the perfect opportunity to casually talk and get kino going etc.. Also, u shldn't be as nervous talking to her either bcz it's all fun and games
Overall, however, it's hard to tell u specific things to do/not do.. Especially since Tripp and I both play off the situation and off of each other... not by a script/standard lines or whatever... There were several other things I wanted to say too, but I can't remember what they were at the moment.. If they come back to me, I will add them to the post... I hope this helps... maybe Tripp can add some stuff I didn't say
queenliz214
Location : United States
Subject: Re: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club Fri May 07, 2010 5:57 am
if you don't mind.....what is a wing girl??
L.A. Tripp
Location : Evansville, IN
Subject: Re: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club Fri May 07, 2010 11:26 am
Don't mind at all. A wing girl is basically an assistant. She helps the dating coach, in this case me, to work with the clients. She helps the guy/client feel comfortable interacting with other girls. The wing is NOT the target, so the client doesn't have to worry about "blowing her out", she's there to help him. The wing helps him learn and be comfortable with verbal rapport, physical touch, body language, eye contact, basic things like that.
She also helps to warm up sets for the guy too, if necessary.
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Alpha: "Come here, now."
AFC: "Would you mind coming here please, if it's not too much trouble?"
You have one shot, and it's in the first 3 seconds.
Make her qualify herself to YOU.
Don't back down from the girl. CHALLENGE her!
dtm7193
Location : Allentown PA
Subject: Re: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club Tue May 11, 2010 8:00 am
If you had a wing girl open the set is it still necessary to use a FTC?
Not so much, but here's the thing . . . calibrate for each particular set.
Personally, I rarely use any kind of FTC other than body language. But then I also rarely stay in one place for long in a club anyway. And people notice that.
Since the wing is warming the set up to you, an FTC isn't as important though, to answer the question. If you feel that the vibe has died down or you need to leave for some reason, you can STILL say "I'll catch you guys later, I need to rejoin my friend."
martinmyers808
Subject: Re: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club Mon May 24, 2010 8:44 am
is there a wing boy too??
Subject: Re: How Your Wing Girl Can Help YOU in the club
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Goong is a story about young love in face of tradition, politics, and intrigue. In the imaginary world, modern-day Korea is a constitutional monarchy and the Royal Family lives in a grand Palace, the Goong. The story opens with the sudden death of the reigning King. Faced with the decreasing popularity among the public for the Royalty, a grand wedding for the Crown Prince, Lee Shin (Joo Ji-hoon), is decided to be the best publicity move to improve the image of the Royalty and at the same time prepare Shin for immediate succession. The intended bride? The headstrong, awkward, and sweet spirited Shin Chae-kyung (Yoon Eun-hye) that just happens to go to the same exclusive art school. Chae-kyung was betrothed to become the next Crown Princess by her grandfather and Shin's grandfather. After 14 years of living in England with his mom, Lee Yul (Kim Jeong-hoon) appears all of a sudden. He is Shin's cousin as well as the former Crown Prince. Everything seemed to be going normally until Chae-kyung's optimistic spirit wins the heart of internally lonely, Yul. As the Crown Prince Shin and simple-minded Chae-kyung's relationship appear to developing deeper feelings, a series of scandals are exposed to the public right after the pair were officially announced married. Will love prevail all in a world of political pressures and martial hardships? Or will being in the spotlight of the public be too much for the young newlyweds to endure?
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Lawyer: Meeting seeking release of local man 'a good step'
Jeffrey Fowle, 56, of West Carrollton has been detained in North Korea for three months.
Former U.S. Rep. Tony Hall's meeting with a North Korean diplomat in an effort to free a local man detained in that country for more than three months is "a good step," an attorney said Wednesday.
The meeting Wednesday in New York City with United Nations diplomat Jang Il Hun of North Korea regarding Jeffrey Fowle, 56, of West Carrollton lasted less than an hour. But, Hall said, it gave him the opportunity to meet face-to-face with Jang for the first time and express his concern for Fowle.
Hall declined to comment further, citing the delicate nature of the talks involving Fowle, one of three U.S. citizens held captive in North Korea.
The meeting was good news to Tim Tepe, the attorney for the Beavercreek High School graduate and longtime Moraine city employee. He said it was the first time he was aware of that an official representing the U.S. had met with North Korean government officials concerning Fowle's case.
"It's hard not to get your hopes up, but we want to keep our hopes in check," Tepe said after talking with Hall following Wednesday's meeting. "Not that we believe Jeff's release is eminent. But I think it's a good step."
Fowle, who Tepe said was detained May 7, is accused of "anti-state" crimes, reportedly because of leaving a Bible in a hotel room after he arriving in the country April 29. Tepe said he could not confirm the reason Fowle is being detained and said Hall indicated to him no trial date had been set.
Fowle's health is "as good as can be expected" for a detainee, Tepe said.
Hall's meeting in New York comes a day after Fowle's family issued an apology and a plea to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to free him.
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Echobode is capable of creating many different effects from pure frequency shifting and echoes to phasers, flangers, choruses and more.
The difference between a frequency shifter and a pitch shifter is that it shifts the audio spectrum linearly. E.g. an overtone series of 100, 200, 300 Hz can be shifted by 50 Hz to 150, 250, 350 Hz, making the overtones inharmonic.
When a frequency shifter processes audio, two "sidebands" are generated, one that is shifted upwards and one that is shifted downwards. The challenge in creating a good frequency shifter lies in suppressing one of these sidebands (otherwise the effect sounds like a regular amplitude modulator). We are proud to say that Echobode features excellent suppression over the range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz. If you want less suppression there is a "sideband mix" parameter that you can adjust, allowing you to create amplitude and ring modulation effects.
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Mixing a slightly shifted signal with the source signal creates phaser-like "beatings" and applying feedback (with a very short delay time) emphasizes this sound. The sideband suppression technology introduces additional "phase shifting" that adds further to this effect.
The delay time can be synchronized to tempo and it can be modulated to create chorus type effects. The delay uses an "all-pass interpolation" technique that is low on aliasing and will preserve all the high-frequency energy of your source signal (even when time is being modulated). Even with no frequency shifting taking place, Echobode is useful as a high quality echo effect with subtle phase smearing properties.
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Auto Club Recommends Steps to Slow Down a Vehicle with Unexpected Acceleration Issues; NHTSA Probing New York and San Diego Prius Incidents
March 10, 2010 Automotive, Transportation and Traffic Safety
(LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2010) – As reports continue to surface about unintended acceleration in vehicles, the Automobile Club of Southern California is recommending that motorists read their vehicle owner's manual and "think through" emergency scenarios so they can respond as safely as possible if they encounter an unexpected situation.
"Before driving any car, it's important to know what you would do in the event of an emergency," said Steve Mazor, manager of the Auto Club's Automotive Research Center. "Read the owner's manual, know where your emergency brake is and how to operate it, and also make sure you know how to put the car in neutral gear. These procedures differ by vehicle model."
If motorists experience a stuck accelerator pedal while driving any vehicle, AAA recommends the following:
Stay calm, but act quickly.
Keep looking at the road ahead. Looking away from the road to see what's wrong with the pedal will greatly increase the chances of a crash.
Be sure the foot is completely off the accelerator. Some stuck accelerator crashes have later been found to be the result of an honest mistake—the driver thought he or she was pushing on the brake. As soon as you are sure you have your foot off of the accelerator, brake firmly, applying strong, steady pressure. (Do NOT pump the brakes.)
Shift the vehicle's transmission in neutral or, in a vehicle with standard transmission, depress the clutch. Do not turn off the engine until the car has decelerated significantly. Doing so will cause the power assist to steering and braking to disengage and make it difficult or impossible to steer, and harder to brake. Turning the key too far could possibly lock the steering wheel.
Steer the car to a safe place and stop, and then turn off the engine. If stopped by the side of a road, turn on emergency flashers and put out flares or reflective triangles. If unable to get the vehicle off the roadway, allow it to come to a stop and turn on emergency flashers. Do not restart the vehicle.
Mazor said that if drivers must turn off their vehicle to stop, they should be careful to turn the ignition just one click, rather than all the way to the off position, to avoid the risk of locking their steering columns.
Drivers of a runaway car can try calling 911 for assistance, but any activity inside the car that causes someone to take their eyes off the road increases the likelihood of a crash, Mazor warned.
In the most recent news regarding Toyota recalls, investigators from The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have arrived in San Diego to join the California Highway Patrol to determine why a 2008 Toyota Prius surged to more than 90 miles per hour on Interstate 8 earlier this week.
Toyota Motor Corp. also dispatched a team of inspectors to find out why the blue Prius suddenly accelerated out of control. The incident involved an officer from the highway patrol who used the loudspeaker on his car to direct the 61-year-old driver to use emergency and regular brakes, then turn off the car to stop it. The driver, a real estate agent, was not injured in the incident.
Also this week, the office of Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Vista, said the congressman had written to the federal highway agency to highlight another local case of sudden acceleration involving a Toyota. Last week, a 2006 Lexus IS 350 owned by an employee of a San Diego dealership failed to slow down until the driver shifted the car into neutral, said Issa spokesman Kurt Bardella. Lexus is expected to inspect the vehicle this week.
In related news, the owner of a black 2005 Prius was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries in New York after her vehicle crashed into a stone wall. The driver said the car "shot" across the street accelerating on its own. NHTSA said it's investigating the suburban N.Y. crash as well.
At least 56 people have died in traffic crashes nationwide where sudden unintended acceleration of Toyotas has been alleged, according to some news analysis of public records, including lawsuits, police reports and NHTSA complaints. NHTSA places the number of fatalities at 52
Toyota has recalled more than 8 million vehicles in the U.S. since last fall for a variety of problems, including floor mats, sticky gas pedals, steering and components. Toyota drivers may go online to find information regarding Toyota's recalls at Toyota.com/Recall, call Toyota at 1-800-331-4331, or the Lexus Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota information is at http://www.toyota.com and http://www.lexus.com.
Consumers may also call the NHTSA vehicle safety hotline 1-888-327-4236 or file an online safety complaint with NHTSA.
Elaine Beno
Beno.Elaine@aaa-calif.com


The essays listed below are arranged in three categories, with the earliest in each category first. Underlining indicates a link to an electronic version.
'Falling towards each other: occasions of elegy', in The Paper, Issue 5 (October 2002) pp. 36-46; republished in Necessary Steps: poetry, elegy, walking, spirit ed David Kennedy (Exeter: Shearsman, 2007) , pp. 37-48.
'Performance Writing'; entry in 'A Lexicon' issue of Performance Research Vol 11, No 3, (September 2006), pp. 89-91.
'Ventriloquising Against Harm', an extended review of Douglas Oliver's Whisper 'Louise' , in Jacket 30, October 2006 (from March 2006).
(with Simon Murray) 'Arts for what, for where, for whom? Fragmentary reflections on Dartington College of Arts, 1961 - 2010.' Theatre, Dance and Performance Training, Vol 2, No 1 (London: Routledge), pp. 54-71. View or Download.


Cellist Astrid Schween is the newest member of the Juilliard Quartet and a new member of the Juilliard School faculty. An active juror and panelist, she was recently featured in Strings and Strad magazines and on NPR, and was an invited speaker at the Library of Congress on the role of women in music. In our exclusive interview, she discusses the learning she experienced after she left school, cultivating an individual voice, finding joy and ease on stage, recollections of Mstislav Rostropovich and Jacqueline du Pré, and many other fascinating topics.
Posted on January 23, 2017 by DH.


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My Fairy Godmother is a Drag Queen by David Clawson
August 17, 2017 All posts, Book reviews, Fiction, LGBTIAQ, Romance, Young adultDavid Clawson
A review by Nalini Haynes
Chris Bellows lives in a house with his alcoholic step-mother, stunning but spoilt step-sister and hunky step-brother of ambiguous intelligence level. After Chris's dad committed suicide — a GFC termination — Chris works his ass off to maintain a scholarship at his private school and look after his step-family so they don't get ideas about pitching him into an orphanage. But he's not Cinderella, not really. (Or so he says.)
Madness reigns in the Fontaigne-Bellows household until the steps step out to the Autumn Ball, a $1000-a-ticket event for New York's elite. Chris slumps on the doorstep, sulking because he's the only one missing out.
Coco Chanel Jones is kicked out of her taxi because she forgot her purse. She's walking along the street, heading to the ball, when she spies Chris. She drags Chris along with her while phoning a friend to bring a jacket and shoes to dress Chris up, then gets him in backstage. Coco is part of an entertainment troupe: African-American drag queens singing golden oldies, thereby catering to both the conservative and the more edgy in the audience.
Chris is wandering around backstage when his too-big shoe flies off his foot — and nearly hits JJ Kennerly in the face. JJ is heir to the Kennerly political family (the Kennerlys are meant to be the Kennedys). Chris and JJ gaze into each other's eyes and fall in love. Chris hears his step-sister, Kimberly, approaching, so he flees into the night.
JJ dances with Kimberly then, the next day, visits their home to return Chris's shoe and sneak a kiss. The problem is everyone thinks JJ is interested in Kimberly… and JJ's political ambitions motivate him to maintain a certain appearance. And even Chris hasn't come out to anyone — not even his family — yet.
Thus begins a tale of coming out, political expectations and social intrigue set in present-day New York, a Cinderlla tale with all the complications of social media and paparazzi.
Only a skilled writer with intimate experience of coming out could deliver such a delicious, nuanced, realistic romance enmeshed with fictional renditions of historical characters. My Fairy Godmother Is A Drag Queen is the best retelling of Cinderella that I've read.
New South Books's website says My Fairy Godmother Is A Drag Queen is suitable for ages 14 and over; I agree. Although there is sex, it's referred to, not described.
Imprint: Sky Pony Press, distributed by New South Books
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Studies have shown that people spend about a third of their life in their bedrooms. For many, it's their place of peace where they can rest and relax. If you are planning to redesign your bedroom and are worried that it will take up a lot of energy, here are a few easy tips that will help you recreate the bedroom you want without taking too much of your time.
Curtains in a bedroom's window not only enhance ambience but also improve privacy. If your curtains are drab, it will affect the room's overall atmosphere and appearance. Drab curtains are also not an appealing to control light in the area. In New Jersey, using plantation shutters is becoming a good way to control the amount of light you want in a room.
Your bed is the focal point of this room. A comfortable and clean bed makes it look inviting and relaxing. Start with the headboard. You can make it functional or ornamental, but make sure it suits the room's overall style.
Another key part is to use layered bedding. Having a regular comforter on top of your bed just won't do. Add some extra throw pillows, bed runners, etc. It will make your bed look more comfortable.
A bedroom's decor should make you feel relaxed and induce restfulness. Choose pieces with soothing colors, or use greenery to make your room insect-free. There are plants that deter mosquitoes and other pests, such as lavender, mint, and rosemary. Put these in your room not only as a decorative piece of greenery but also as a pest repellent.
Your bedroom is your sanctuary. You should make it as comfortable as possible, so it remains as a haven of comfort and relaxation for you and your family.


At the end of someone's life, family members – adult children and spouses – can be overwhelmed by the prospect of saying goodbye to a loved one. While these moments are personal and private, home care professionals can help by providing companionship, medication reminders and personal care to those who are in their final days, along with respite for family caregivers.
Home Instead® CAREGiversSM, for instance, often offer comfort and care, in life and in death, and thereby help exhausted family caregivers.
CAREGiver Deborah remembers being the first assigned to a 24-7 hospice team for an elderly man.
"There was no anticipation of a death in the immediate future, maybe a couple of months out. In the office, we were worried about getting off on the right foot with me making a good breakfast for the client at the end of my night shift. But five hours into my shift, the unthinkable happened. The client died.
"As you could imagine, it was extremely tough. I stayed with my client's wife and comforted her as best I could. I let the hospice nurse do her duties. I took the widow into another room so she wouldn't see the funeral home personnel come and go.
CAREGiver Michelle slid from her chair, plopped down on the living room floor and shared a soulful cry with the daughter of a hospice client. Tears flowed as the emotion of the moment overtook them. "There we were, bawling our eyes out," Michelle recalled.
"There is stress in life. You must acknowledge it and deal with it, but not surrender to it. You've got to let stress go, and that is what we were doing together. Of course, the clients always come first. But I am there as much for the clients' family members as I am for the clients," she added.
CAREGiver Marie helped a woman in her early 70s who had been living with Alzheimer's disease for six months. "I recall helping her one day with personal care. It seemed as if she was a little more agitated than usual. I told her it would be OK, that I'd be done quickly. She looked up, smiled and said, 'I am so glad you are here,' " Marie recalled.
Marie is still friends with the family, who expressed happiness with Marie's care for their senior loved one and her constant communication about the client's changing condition.
CAREGiver Ella helped the client for about four months, until the older woman died a day before a holiday. "The day before she passed away, her husband was on one side of the bed holding one hand, and I was on the other side of the bed holding her other hand. Her husband and I cried together as we tried to make her as comfortable as we could," Ella recalled.
"She was my first client to die, and that is the hard part of caregiving. Being with her, I had become fond of her. It was heartbreaking. She was a sweet lady, and I think about her often. At the end, she slept a lot. She was in a lot of pain. Near the end, she opened her eyes, looked into mine and asked me to hold hands with her and remain beside her," Ella said.
CAREGiver Peggy has lost at least five clients. "There are a couple of bittersweet components to working with the elderly. I saw one client just once before she died. Another client died 45 minutes after I arrived for a hospice shift. A male client took a quick turn for the worse on a Friday and died early the following Tuesday morning, the morning I would ordinarily have been scheduled to serve him," Peggy said.
For more information about Home Instead Senior Care services, visit HomeInstead.ca.


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Emerald Ash Borer found in a third town in southern Maine
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry sent this bulletin at 03/08/2019 01:16 PM EST
In late February, Maine Forest Service, with support of landowners and assistance from Central Maine Power and Lucas Tree Experts, collected branches from ash trees along roadsides in Acton, Lebanon and Berwick. Forest Service staff peeled the bark off these branches to look for signs of emerald ash borer (EAB). Live EAB larvae were found on two of the trees sampled, one each from the towns of Acton and Berwick. Although these trees still appear completely healthy, they are infested with EAB.
These were the first EAB found within trees in York County (the previous finds in Acton and Lebanon were adults that had flown into traps). Given this and the previous trapping survey, the Maine Forest Service knows that EAB is established, at least sporadically, within 3 miles of the New Hampshire border for at least 17 miles between Acton and Berwick. However, it is almost certain that they have spread further than this area.
To get a clearer picture of where EAB is established in York County, the Maine Forest Service plans to work with landowners to girdle ash trees this spring, concentrating in towns near the New Hampshire border. These girdled trees will act as traps, drawing in EAB from the immediate area (more information on this survey). The trees will be felled and peeled in the autumn to look for signs of EAB. With this information on establishment and population density, the Maine Forest Service will be able to move forward with managing EAB.
If you have ash on your property and are interested in participating in this survey, please contact colleen.teerling@maine.gov for more information.
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With only two more days of school left, my kids are about to jump out of their skins because they are so ready for summer. For 26,000 children in our area, summer means more than freedom from homework. For those children, summer means not knowing if there is going to be enough to eat. During the school year, these children are able to get lunch and sometimes breakfast for free. When school is out, they are still hungry, and still need to eat. On Thursday I was able to attend a social media mixer that was sponsored by an organization doing everything they can to meet the needs of the hungry in our area, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. For all of my friends from this area, you really should know about the work they do.
In our little section of southeastern North Carolina, there are 26,000 children who don't get enough to eat. That number is staggering to me. I tried to think of it visually. We have four fairly large high schools in our county. If you filled each of their athletic stadiums to capacity with these children (no parents, teacher, volunteers, JUST the kids) the stadiums could not hold the number of children who can't count on having enough to eat. I almost can't comprehend it.
Thankfully, the Food Bank is doing everything they can to reach these children. As an organization, "the Food Bank is rated in the top 10 in food distribution out of more than 200 food banks in the United States." In their budget, 97% donated goes to food and food programs, with 3% going to administration and fundraising. That is a great ratio! "For every dollar donated, the Food Bank is able to distribute generally EIGHT dollars worth of food, or provide FOUR meals." If you donate money to the food bank, your dollars will go very far, but money isn't the only way to donate. They need and welcome volunteers, no matter your age or skills.
You can find a complete list and more information at wilmington.foodbankcenc.org .
There is one more fun way to help out in our area. On Saturday, June 19, from 11am to 2pm the Food Bank is sponsoring a Kid's Carnival at the Mayfaire Event Field. There will be jump castles, magic shows, musicians, face painters, and the first 500 people in attendance will get a mini-sundae from Coldstone Creamery! (YUM!) Bring your kids out to have fun, and please take a minute to learn about the great work the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina is doing.
I am so thankful that I get to enjoy sandwiches on the beach, grilling out, homemade ice cream, fresh corn, and ice cold watermelon. I am also thankful for the reminder that not everyone has that luxury.
all quotes from Food Bank CENC information.
Amazing It was only today I heard about the work of the foodbank in my local area. To be honest I am still in shock, when I think of starving children the images of the third world countires are in my mind. Not of children in the West, we have so much and yet at times forget to be grateful.
Thankfully this is something my church is going to work with and I am inspired by the incredible people already doing such great work.


ISLAMABAD, Aug 3 (APP): Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) will organize 'Azadi Mushaira' on August 12 in connection with Independence Day celebrations.
on Wednesday that a lecture would also be arranged to highlight the sacrifices rendered by our elders for the independence of the country.
in Independence of Pakistan' and discussion on `Role of writers in the progress of Pakistan'.
encourage young writers and scholars, adding that youth can play a vital role in the progress and prosperity of the country.
very important role in the creation of Pakistan, adding that their services would be remembered for long.
He said that PAL would also arranged training workshops, starting from August 10.
He said that workshops would be organized on various topics including fiction writing, literary lessons for children, TV drama writing, poetry programme.


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World's Biggest Retirement Community is Getting Bigger
By Matthew Rocco FOXBusiness
The Villages, a Florida retirement community that ranks as America's fastest-growing city, is getting bigger.
San Antonio, Texas-based Titan Senior Living and KR Management, a Florida firm, have partnered with The Villages to develop senior living projects nearby.
The properties will be strategically located to serve The Villages master development, including a new section currently under construction, the companies said. The partnership said a total of about 3,000 senior care beds will serve residents of The Villages.
The Villages already has 1,107 beds for assisted living and other services, while another 1,900 beds are in the pipeline.
"Just as The Villages Health is offering primary care at centers strategically placed in locations throughout the community, we're working with KR and Titan to cover all the needs Villagers will have in the future for senior living," Mark Morse, president of The Villages, said in a statement.
KR operates three facilities in the community, which is located about 20 miles south of Ocala.
Titan broke ground on its first property inside The Villages earlier this year. A second Titan property providing independent living, assisted living and memory care is slated to begin construction later in 2015.
According to population data from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Villages grew 5.4% during the 12 months ended July 2014. Myrtle Beach, S.C., the No. 2 metro area during the same period, saw its population rise 3.2%.
The Villages has more than doubled in size since 2010, when its population was 51,442. About 114,350 people now live in the community that features 42 golf courses and its own restaurants and movie theaters.


The Streets aka Mike Skinner recently posted his pre-album Cyberspace and Reds on the net earlier today. However, in order to obtain this record, he sent fans on a scavenger hunt for one special item. First, fans that had access to iphones were requested to download the 'mike scanner' app for the iphone from the apple app store. This app would allow them to scan the 1st part of the puzzle, which was a barcode located on Mike's recent blog post. The final step was to obtain a scan of the barcode located on a 300g tin of tomato soup by Heinz. Once completed, you would be prompted to enter in your email address for the album.