"He replied to him, 'Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?' Pointing to his disciples, he said, 'Here are my mother and my brothers.' For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother" (Matthew 12:48-50).
Teaching, preaching, healing. Matthew does a good job recording the purpose of Jesus' time on earth (see 9:35-38). In Matthew 12, after traveling around a lot, proclaiming many controversial things, and receiving death threats, Jesus withdraws from the hubbub of the crowds (12:15). Or so he thinks. Many needy people follow him and Jesus continues to heal, cast out demons, and respond to his critics. The day is getting hot, the teacher is getting tired.
Jesus needs to recharge his batteries. So what better way to do that than by spending time relaxing with family? He probably has not seen his mother and brothers in many months. Imagine his joy, then, when someone tells him that his family is waiting outside and wants to talk with him. They had surprised him! Surely he would end his sermon, disperse the crowd, and greet them with open arms!
But that isn't what happens at all. In fact, his response seems a bit harsh. He seems to say, "Who cares about them? They aren't my true family. You are." And then chapter 13 says that same day Jesus continues his ministry as if nothing had ever happened.
We need to be careful here. The point of this passage is not that we need to abandon our families in order to serve God. The key is found in Jesus' response (v.50). Whoever does God's will is truly part of Christ's family. There is something that supersedes even blood relationship here.
My wife and I are missionaries living in Dominican Republic. Our parents are in the US. We miss them. We value our relationship with them almost more than anything. I say "almost" because there came a point years ago when it became clear to us that God's will for our lives was to serve him far away from home and family.
That's never easy. But we have no regrets! Following God's will has brought us closer to Him and closer to our family as well in many ways. Don't ever let anyone tell you that following God's will and being part of Jesus' family is not worth every sacrifice you make!
My wife and I are missionaries living in Guatemala. At this very moment, I am writing these words from my parents' home in the United States. It has been good to relax and be with family. I miss them. I value my relationship with them almost more than anything. I say "almost" because there came a point years ago when it became clear to us that God's will for our lives was to serve him far away from home and family.


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Coup in Brazil ?
Posted on Aprile 9, 2020 by Marco Consolo
Marco Consolo –
The news spread like lightning in social networks last week. The Brazilian military was said to have just carried out a kind of "white coup" against President Jair Bolsonaro, an increasingly embarrassing character even for them and completely unable to tackle the coronavirus emergency.
First, let us take a step back.
It all started from a television program in Argentina, where a well-known investigative journalist, Horacio Verbisky, claimed that one of his sources in the argentine Armed Force. had received a phone call from a high Brazilian commander. On the phone, the latter allegedly informed the Argentine that high ranking officers of the Brazilian Armed Forces had placed General Walter Braga Netto at the head of the Casa Civil [i] and had entrusted him with full powers (a concept that has become very fashionable again). His task would be to take daily operational decisions and in particular the management of the Covid-19 virus pandemic, given Bolsonaro's criminal denialism. In other words, having a president for politics and a general as operational president.
Unfortunately, however, the timing does not fit, given that Bolsonaro announced the appointment of Braga Netto last February 13, that is, more than a month ago. However, the world is inattentive, even about what is happening in the Brazilian giant.
Let's look at the events in order.
A government full of soldiers
First of all, military personnel have played a huge role in the Bolsonaro government from the beginning. Perhaps not even in the times of the civil-military dictatorship (1964-1985) there were so many men in uniform with government posts. Bolsonaro himself was a military man, the vice president is a general, the minister of the Casa Civil is another general, 9 Secretaries of State are in the armed forces and there is also a police as Secretary of State. In addition to the front line positions, quite a few of the second and third rows wear uniforms, with a total of about 2500.
Formally it is not yet a military dictatorship, but it is certainly a "highly militarized" government with an elected president (thanks to the imprisonment of Lula, but that is another issue). In short, it is not identical to the civil-military dictatorships of the past, and while it looks a lot like them, it has a more modern image.
Second. There are contradictions and conflicts within the Armed Forces, and especially within the military police of the different states. The Bolsonaro line is strongly supported by many senior officers, but also by lower levels of the military hierarchies. In addition, Bolsonaro enjoys great support in the military police of the various states, which in Brazil are made up of more than 420,000 men [ii]. It is a combat force with far more military experience than the army troops.
This means that the active soldiers and reservists, who oppose Bolsonaro's "excesses", even if they agree with the general line of behavior, are very cautious. Of course, some may consider him a "useful idiot", but he is not a "banana president" who can be treated as a puppet.
In other words, trying to put Bolsonaro under complete control is not easy. It would be is easier to depose him or put him to one side through legal impeachment or for medical reasons. These choices are not to be discarded. Yet in the past few weeks there have been many rumors about "protection" or tutelage. The new minister of the Casa Civil, General Braga Netto is very close to the commander-in-chief of the army, General Edson Leal Pujol. And certainly Braga Netto was sent to Casa Civil to try to have more control by those sectors of the Armed Forces who are not entirely Bolsonarists or who are less and less. However, as we said, this happened several weeks ago, after the mutiny of the Cearà State military police in late February, the demonstrations against the Parliament and the Supreme Court of the Bolsonarists ultras and the onset of the coronavirus crisis on the horizon. This does not mean that "direct and complete tutelage" cannot be achieved, but if this were to happen, it would be the forerunner of an even more confused situation.
What has occurred in the last few days does not appear to be either the placing of the president under tutelage, nor a coup by the military.
In fact, it looks like a ballon d'essai to psychologically prepare the ground for the possibility that, if necessary, Vice President Hamilton Mourão would take over the presidency. Paradoxically, there would not be strong reactions, because it would not be read as a push by the military, given that Mourão is the elected vice president. Even though it may be hard to believe, Mourão is much further to the right of both Gen. Braga Netto and Gen. Pujol and as brute as, or perhaps even worse than Bolsonaro.
However, apart from how we want to call it, the main question is what will really happen from here on. Bolsonaro is increasingly isolated and is desperately seeking a way out of the institutional crisis, the economic crisis and the growing unemployment caused by the partial quarantine and the interruption of some important productive activities.
Hunger and misery are increasing day by day in Brazil, especially in the favelas where millions of people live.
The impact of the Virus
In Brazil, the impact of the Corona virus is already extremely violent and unfortunately it will be dramatic in the coming weeks. Despite big announcements, the government's inability to articulate concrete measures is catastrophic. Delays and bureaucracy pervade the huge Brazilian territory, together with pressure and blackmail to keep the large factories open by the industrial economic elite, regardless of the health of the workers. After the institutional coup against Dilma Roussef in 2016, there has been a progressive dismantling of social policies, also thanks to a constitutional "reform" that has prohibited any increase in social, health and education spending for the next 20 years. The operational capacity to deal with the health emergency and the treatment of diseases (for example AIDS) was gradually dismantled. In addition, the open clash between Bolsonaro and his minister of health, Luiz Henrique Mandetta, fills the pages of the national and international newspapers.
On the economic side, two initiatives approved by parliament and proposed by the ultra-liberal "czar of the economy", Paolo Guede have been at the centre of attention. On the one hand, the authorization to cut wages by up to 70% (with subsidies for companies to keep jobs). On the other, the "basic citizenship income", not yet operational: 104 euros for 3 months, for the army of informal workers who go to the streets every day to have something to eat in the evening.
The political framework
On the political side, the picture is changing rapidly and the most diverse alliances have been formed. The most significant, at the "center", is represented by the President of the Federal Parliament, Rodrigo Maia who tries to articulate the right with the governors of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, João Doria and Wilson Witzel. These two, who in the past unconditionally supported Bolsonaro, today are his opponents. With an eye on the presidential elections and grappling with the real government of their cities, they have been forced to prioritize health problems, and leave the economy aside for later. Maia has also tried to weaken an extreme right which, thanks to support for Bolsonaro, counted on 40% (now 28-30%) and which mobilizes on the streets, encouraging the population to go back to work and criticize the two governors. At the same time, the "center" initiative seeks to displace Lula's PT, the PCdoB and other forces of the political left by moving it away from a possible alliance with the center. In a document signed by many opposition figures, Bolsonaro was asked to resign, despite hesitations and internal debate in some political forces, including those of the left, concerned about opening the way for the military. In addition, we must report the never dormant attempts to eliminate the PT from the electoral register, on the accusation of being a "criminal organization".
For their part, the social movements (Frente Brasil Popular and Frente Povo Sem Medo) presented their platform of demands with 60 urgent measures. At the center of the platform are the strengthening of public health, the guarantee of income and employment, social protection and the right to food for all, the right to housing, the conversion of the economy and the use of public resources. Bolsonaro is seen as the main threat to the security and well-being of the population and they demand his immediate resignation. Of course, the ability of popular sectors to react with street mobilizations at this time is severely limited by quarantine, but initiatives in social networks that try to maintain organization are multiplying. Moreover, above all in the big cities, massive panelaços (the beatings of pots …) continue against Bolsonaro, also by middle class sectors who had voted for him.
In a scenario difficult to predict, the prospect of articulation between social and trade union movements from below, sectors of the economic world (in particular SMEs) and a parliamentary and institutional opposition, fighting for a different government, is still far away.
In the short term, the scenario is a period of growing instability. Despite the many contradictions within it, however the ruling elite needs order and could hypothetically bet on Bolsonaro's removal and a replacement with Vice President Mourão. The king would be naked, with the military in government for the second part of Bolsonaro's mandate and with unknown prospects, but too similar to the history of Latin America in the recent past.
Last but not least, is the unknown position of the United States, which remains behind the scenes at this stage.
I end with a phrase borrowed from a well-known Brazilian humorist, known as Barão de Itararé: "Anything can happen, even nothing".
[i] The head of the Casa Civil is the President's right hand man and in the presidential systems he is considered the most important minister, a sort of coordinating minister of the government. It can be compared to the head of government of the parliamentary systems, although formally this corresponds to the President of the Republic who, at the same time, performs the two functions.
[ii] In 2013 they were 425,248 (Source IBGE 2013)
The original article has been published in:
http://marcoconsolo.altervista.org/golpe-in-brasile/
and also in
https://www.european-left.org/coup-in-brazil/
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Home	/ The Facts on Education	/ Parents and School Choice: What are the implications?
School choice allows parents to decide where to send their children to school, regardless of their location of residence. Research reveals that families – across ethnicities, income levels and socioeconomic statuses – consider common factors when choosing schools. These factors include high academic results, curriculum offerings, teacher quality, small class sizes, and the availability of day care and extracurricular activities. However, parents of lower socioeconomic status tend to rank safe environment as their primary concern, while parents of higher socioeconomic status prioritize the values that schools embrace. Although public schools are often assigned to children based on where they live, this difference in priorities reflects the diverse needs, interests and expectations of both students and parents when choosing a school.
Increasing parents' choice over how and where their children are educated. This gives parents a sense of ownership and enthusiasm, which contributes to improvements in student performance.
Recognizing that learners are individuals with unique talents and specialized needs. Choice gives parents the freedom to find a school that will design curricula to accommodate their children's needs. This is especially advantageous for children with learning differences, allowing schools to focus specifically on supporting students with special needs.
Forcing schools to compete for student enrollment. If schools are to survive in a competitive education market and continuously attract students, they must adapt their programming to reflect parental wishes. While this may bring new approaches into schools and support greater accountability, constant adaptation can take attention away from building durable initiatives that enhance student learning in the long-term.
Increasing student turnover. More desirable schools may receive greater enrolment, leading to decreased enrolment in less desirable schools and an inability of these schools to offer quality programming.
Evidence suggests that increased choice can lead to greater inequality across schools, reduce diversity and further negatively impact students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. As disadvantaged parents are more likely to have limited access to information and resources, they may experience difficulty in making informed school choice decisions. Therefore, ensuring equity must be considered in school choice initiatives to offset any barriers related to income and other resources.
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Return of ladies and gents lavatories, as ministers tell architects all new buildings must have separate facilities The Telegraph 15.05.21
The original article is here.
Public buildings will have to have separate 'ladies' and 'gents' lavatories in the future in a blow for campaigners who want more gender-neutral facilities.
Robert Jenrick, the Communities secretary, is to amend building regulations and planning guidance to ensure separate 'ladies' and 'gents' facilities are installed in new buildings or those being developed, the Telegraph can disclose.
Buildings which already had unisex lavatories, which are shared by men and women, also face having to install partitions to ensure the privacy of the occupants is "fully respected", sources said.
Mr Jenrick's department launched a review last November to "ensure better provision of toilets for women and men".
That came after an outcry over the way that companies and authorities had ripped out male and female lavatories and replaced them with gender neutral ones.
Evidence has shown that women face increasing difficulties accessing single-sex lavatories because many have been converted into "gender neutral" ones.
The Home Office installed gender-neutral lavatories in 2018.
The BBC has gender-neutral lavatories in all of its buildings, in addition to lavatories for men and women. Channel 4 installed gender neutral facilities in 2017.
The changes will apply to new buildings or existing buildings, such as offices, shops and entertainment venues, as well as publicly funded buildings such as hospitals, undergoing major refurbishment when building regulation consent is required for the works.
Under the changes, the buildings will have to provide separate lavatories for women "given the particular health needs of women, and the fact that men's urinals can serve more customers at a quicker pace", departmental sources said.
Buildings with so-called "unisex provision" will have to offer men and women entirely self-contained cubicles, with basins inside, to protect the privacy of occupants.
A source close to Mr Jenrick said: "It's a necessity for women to have access to their own provision of toilets, but too often separate sex toilets are being removed by stealth – causing great distress.
"We've listened to the concerns raised by women and the elderly about their security, dignity and safety and are going to maintain and improve safeguards by updating regulations in order to ensure that there is always the necessary provision of separate toilets for everyone in the community.
"These changes will help to maintain safeguards that protect women and the proper provision of separate toilets, which has long been a regulatory requirement, will be retained and improved.
"We recognise that there needs to be a public service provision for everyone in our community, and want to help to deliver on that objective."
Mr Jenrick's "technical review" looked at the ratio of female lavatories needed against those for men given "the obvious need for women to always use cubicles", according to a source.
The Government's response will "address misconceptions that removing sex-specific toilets are a requirement of equality legislation", an insider said.
"The proposals will also bring building rules in line with existing statutory requirements for mixed sex toilet provision in schools," he added.
The Old Vic Theatre in central London was criticised in 2019 when it converted all of its male and female lavatories to gender-neutral toilets.
One user complained after the refurbishment: "Patrons are, in theory, free to self-select from blocks labelled stalls-only and blocks containing urinals. The problem is obvious: women cannot use urinals."
In February last year a Tory peer warned that gender-neutral lavatories made women feel uncomfortable and should be replaced with single-sex facilities.
Lord Lucas told a House of Lords debate that half of all lavatories and changing rooms in public buildings should be for women only.
Lord Lucas said: "Some institutions have converted their ladies and gents communal toilet facilities to gender-neutral. Others have converted changing rooms similarly.
"Is this desirable or justified? What research as to people's needs is it based on? Has anyone – and women in particular – been consulted?
"Who does this change disadvantage? Women who do not, for reasons of discomfort or religion, wish to find themselves in an enclosed, unobserved space with men."


Good morning! Yesterday we finished our 30 Day Challenge. Please contact me or post a comment of your experience from going through the challenge and share any tangible impact on your walk with Christ. I am praying over what subject, Scriptures to next seen time in. Let me know if you have any requests. This morning in my time in the Word I finished time spent in Ephesians 6:10-20 enforcing with Scripture Paul's exhortation to cover ourselves in Christ in our battle against Satan and his demons. Take seriously Paul's call to put on the full armor of God and arm yourself with the sword of the spirit. Press into Jesus who's battle it is and who's victory it is. So when the evil spirits look at you, with terrified eyes they will see Jesus, and tremble with fear. Take time today to read these Scriptures over your self, your family, and your ministry.
Ephesians 6:10-20 (in bold italics) with corresponding Scriptures inserted.


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WSOP Announces New TOC Format
Fan ballot to determine spots in million-dollar freeroll
by Kevin Mathers, Mar 15, 2010 | 8:12 am
The big announcement that the WSOP announced on Twitter over the weekend has now turned up online. The 2010 WSOP Tournament of Champions will have 27 players will meet in June to play for a $1 million prize pool with the winner earning $500,000. The twist for this year is that the public will vote for the remaining field of 20 WSOP bracelet winners. A list of the 521 living bracelet winners is available here , along with the current top 50 in online voting. Voting starts at noon ET March 15 and runs through June 15th at midnight. The other spots have been filled by these players:
Joe Cada – 2009 WSOP ME winner
Barry Shulman – 2009 WSOPE ME winner
Mike Sexton – 2006 WSOP TOC winner
Mike Matusow – 2005 WSOP TOC Winner
Annie Duke – 2004 WSOP TOC Winner
Two sponsor exemptions (the WSOP will announce details on how these seats will be awarded shortly)
The TOC will begin on June 27th at noon, and play down to the final table. Play will then resume July 4th (the day before the WSOP Main Event begins) and play down to a winner. ESPN will film the action to air as a two-hour show on August 3rd. The entire press release is on page 2:
LAS VEGAS (Mar. 15, 2010) – Poker deserves its annual All-Star Event, and the World Series of Poker intends to deliver it.
The WSOP will be putting up one million dollars to award during the 2010 World Series of Poker Tournament of Champions, taking place during the 41st Annual WSOP at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
ESPN will cover this No Limit Hold'em event for airing in a special two-hour telecast on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.
"The Tournament of Champions brand has heritage in delivering the big moments," said HIE Vice President Ty Stewart. "We're thrilled to reinvent it around a model that should elevate the game by engaging millions of poker fans. We have received a lot of input from players and their affinity for the TOC, and we are excited for them and the fans and hope its here to stay."
A total of 27 players will participate in the freeroll poker invitational, with 20 players selected by voting from the public. The vote begins March 15, 2010 at 12 noon ET on WSOP.com and remains open until June 15, 2010 at midnight ET. The top 20 vote-getters will be awarded entry. In the event anyone in the public's Top 20 is unable to participate, the next highest eligible and available vote-getter will be awarded the entry. To qualify as one of the 20 eligible fan-voted participants, players must be a WSOP bracelet-holder. All living WSOP bracelet holders are able to receive votes, and currently there are 521 eligible players.
Five entries into the tournament are automatic. The three previous WSOP TOC winners gain automatic entry, plus the reigning WSOP champion and the reigning WSOP Europe champion get seats at the table. Therefore b>Annie Duke, Mike Matusow, Mike Sexton, Joe Cada and Barry Shulman will make up 5 of the 27 players for this event.
"Tournaments like the Tournament of Champions help elevate poker to the level it deserves and I am honored to participate," said inaugural TOC victor Annie Duke. "Winning the TOC marks one of the most memorable events in my poker career and I'm ecstatic that the WSOP is hosting this prestigious event."
Two sponsor exemptions will be awarded by the WSOP, with details forthcoming on how those seats can be won.
Play will convene at the Rio on Sunday, June 27, 2010 to begin the tournament. Play will halt once the final nine players are reached, and those nine return on Sunday, July 4, 2010 to play for their share of 1,000,000 dollars and the title of 2010 WSOP TOC Champion. The tournament has been scheduled to avoid conflict with other WSOP events, as no new tournaments begin on either June 27 or July 4.
The WSOP Tournament of Champions was started by the WSOP in 2004, after Harrah's took ownership of the World Series of Poker brand. In the inaugural event, ten top names were invited to participate in the freeroll event structured as a winner-take-all. Duke won the event at the Rio.
In 2005, the TOC was won by Matusow at Caesars Palace, with an expanded field of 114 entrants competing in the freeroll, with the top nine places cashing.
The TOC event last took place in 2006 at the Rio, when 27 of the games greatest took to the felt in the freeroll, with the final table all walking away with prize money and 2009 Poker Hall of Fame inductee Sexton walking away with the top prize.
This year's TOC will be a No Limit Texas Hold'em tournament with the top nine places being paid. First place will win $500,000, the runner-up gets $250,000, third place earns $100,000 and the fourth through ninth place pockets $25,000 each.
Details on how to cast your vote and rules can all be found at WSOP.com. The public will be able to track the voting, with the top 50 vote-getters listed and updated automatically after each ballot is completed. In an effort to avoid ballot-stuffing, the tally of individual votes won't be divulged during the open voting period, and balloters will be required to complete an authentication process to ensure one vote per email address.
The WSOP, an annual poker games extravaganza, which dates back to 1970, is televised exclusively on ESPN from the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and consists of a comprehensive slate of the game's most popular variations running from May 27-July 17, 2010.
A total of 57 coveted gold bracelets will be up for grabs in 2010 – equal to last year's total.
ABOUT THE WSOP
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than a billion dollars in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport's top prize. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker's longest running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2009, the event attracted 60,875 entrants from 115 different countries to the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and awarded over $174 million in prize money. The WSOP in December, 2008 was named the 7th most admired sports brand in North America by the Turnkey Sports Survey, trailing only the older and more established NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR and PGA Tour among sports properties. In addition, the WSOP has experienced groundbreaking alliances in broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully expanding the brand internationally with the advent in 2007 of the World Series of Poker Europe. For more information on the World Series of Poker, please visit our website at WSOP.com.
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15 Comments to "WSOP Announces New TOC Format"
March 15th, 2010 at 10:30am
I should have read a bit more before going to vote. I was looking for Mike Sexton and Matusow on the list.
The top 50 random list they gave me had some interesting people on it…including Jennifer Tilly. 🙂
DanM says:
I think you have to be a bracelet winner … so Sexton and Matusow should be on the list. If there weren't the bracelet restriction, I was going to vote for Isildur and Wicked Chops' Ass Girl.
Oh, now I see. Auto-invite for past TOC winners. Mike Sexton got into the tournament he won on a sponsor's exemption, btw. Go PartyPoker.
Kevin Mathers says:
March 15th, 2010 at 12:26pm
When does Pokerati start the campaign to get Tom Schneider into the TOC?
When he does something more than account for 2/521sts of all the bracelets won out there.
correction — i see that number is the number of living bracelet winners, not bracelets won. So our favorite @donkeybomber is only 1/521 … competing for 27 spots. 20 really.
Tom only needs to finish in the top 20, and you can vote for up to 20 different players.
March 15th, 2010 at 1:00pm
he got my vote since Phil Laak was not on the list.
Robert Goldfarb says:
I voted for all four members of the Arizona Posse that have bracelets…
Pat Poels
Ryan Hughes
Anthony Reategui
Sure would be nice to see a nonbignameihappendtogetontvearly pro get in there.
I agree. With all due respect, I would like to bet that Raetgul does not get a spot.
That really is gonna be a tough Top 20 to crack. Thinking about it … it's a pretty important list.
Surprised Tom McEvoy doesn't get a guaranteed chance to defend his title. Wonder if he'll get in.
BJ Nemeth says:
March 16th, 2010 at 9:30am
Tom McEvoy's victory had nothing to do with this — that was the Champions Invitational, which was never compared in any way to the Tournament of Champions. I would have been shocked if he had been invited. (Or suspected a bribe on the part of PokerStars.)
It's an All-Star game voted on by the fans, so it'll be interesting to see who the fans (as a whole) consider to be their Top 20. I'm withholding my personal list of 20 until we record this week's "Poker Beat."
Odds against a woman winning a seat in the vote? (Annie Duke and Annette Obrestad are automatic invites, but Kathy Liebert has a bracelet and is eligible.)
yes, my bad for confusing the Champions Invitational tournament with the Tournament of Champions (which just happens to have always been an invitational).
Annette may get in by popular vote, but only Annie is guaranteed a seat.
Jennifer Harman would appear more likely to get in than Kathy imo.
KevMath: You're right about Annette (of course), but whenever I see "WSOP Europe Main Event Winner," her name is still the first that pops into my head. Right now, Annie is the only female with an automatic entry.
I briefly forgot about Jen Harman because I just thought back to the three women who won bracelets in the 2004 WSOP. (Duke, Liebert, & Violette.)
The only woman on my top 20 list was Jennifer Harman.


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Obituary: James F. Smith
Dr. Smith, 91, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
by: Amy Quesinberry Community Editor
James, Ferrel, Snuffy, Doctor, Husband, Friend, Papa, Father, Son, Cousin, Uncle, Brother, Farmer, Soldier, Teacher, Scholar, Christian, Deacon, Leader, Other
Dr. James Ferrel Smith, 91, passed onto glory on Tuesday, May 2, 2017.
He leaves behind sisters, Betty Lou Smith Cockcroft of Andalusia, Alabama, Sybil Smith King of Andalusia, Alabama; children, Elizabeth McKinney (Ed) of Winter Garden, Florida, Kay Sanders of Troy, Alabama, Al Smith (Bethanne) of St. Cloud, Florida, Amy Morgan (Pete) of Winter Garden, Florida; grandchildren, Sara Beth Hopton of Boone, North Carolina, Amanda Harris of Altamonte Spring, Florida, Adam Sanders (Ashley) of Ozark, Alabama, Katie Sanders Thomas (Stewart) of Troy, Alabama, Alex Sanders (Misti) of Elba, Alabama, Aaron Smith of St. Cloud, Florida, Shauna Smith Cheek (Dustin) of Nashville, Tennessee, Ashley Smith Day (Brandon) of St. Cloud, Florida, Tara Smith Langford (Rusty) of Memphis, Tennessee, Andrew Morgan of Orlando, Florida, Jake Morgan of Charleston, South Carolina, Zack Morgan of Panama City, Florida; and eight great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Brooks Smith; parents, Jimmy and Carrie Smith; sisters, Myrtle Smith Parker, Evelyn Smith Lee and Jeanette Smith Reel.
He will be remembered for his contributions to the Highlands County School System and his community and dedication to Christ, family and First Baptist Church of Sebring. As an educator he serves as teacher, principal, district administrator, assistant and superintendent of schools for Highlands County Schools.
He achieved a bachelor's degree from Troy State University, a master's from Auburn University, after receiving a fellowship he received a Specialist in Education degree from the University of Florida and finally earned a Doctorate of Education from Nova University.
He served in World War II as an MP and the Korean War as a company commander of the prisoner of war camp #3 at Cheje-Do Island, Korea. He scored so highly on the Army entrance test that he entered the Army as a sergeant and subsequently rose to the frank of first lieutenant, achieving medals for American Theatre Service, Good Conduct, WWII Victory and the Meritorious Unit Award.
He was involved in his communities through various groups such as coaching little league, the Masonic Lodge of McKenzie Alabama, Kiwanis of Sebring and Retired Teachers Association. He served his church faithfully teaching Sunday school for more than 50 years, serving as a deacon, choir member and even driving the bus when needed.
It was once said he could move easily between presenting himself as "a country bumpkin or a Philadelphia lawyer, depending on what the situation called for."
He was much loved by his friends and family for his tenderness, integrity, wit and brilliant mind.
There was a memorial service Friday, May 5, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Sebring.
Services entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home, 4001 Sebring Parkway, Sebring, FL 33870.
Online condolences may be left at:
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Hebron Hospital HCVI formed a partnership with Hebron Medical Center in 2014. At this time HCVI donated over $10,000 USD in equipment to the hospital (carts, high-quality bin storage systems) that greatly helped the hospital organizing medications, equipment, and supplies for its pharmacy and operating rooms.
HCVI will have access to the surgical suites for adult care when it runs surgical teams in the near future. As we are based at the National Pediatric Hospital, finding a home for adult care surgical care was essential and we are very appreciative.
Hebron Medical Center has recently opened a nursing school at their facility. The nursing school is partnered with the HCVI Medical Library, and the HCVI IT team provides support and training to the Hebron staff as well.


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Wellington Gonçalves Amorim (born January 23, 1977), called as Wellington Amorim, is a Brazilian football striker.

Career
His previous clubs include Villa Nova-MG, Atlético Mineiro, América-MG, Sport Recife, Ipatinga-MG, Marília-SP, Pohang Steelers in South Korea, São Caetano-SP, Figueirense-SC, Guaratinguetá-SP, Ceará, Mirassol and Fortaleza.

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CBF

1977 births
Living people
Footballers from Belo Horizonte
Brazilian footballers
Villa Nova Atlético Clube players
Clube Atlético Mineiro players
América Futebol Clube (MG) players
Sport Club do Recife players
Ipatinga Futebol Clube players
Marília Atlético Clube players
Pohang Steelers players
K League 1 players
Associação Desportiva São Caetano players
Figueirense FC players
Fortaleza Esporte Clube players
Mirassol Futebol Clube players
Ceará Sporting Club players
Brazilian expatriate footballers
Expatriate footballers in South Korea
Association football forwards
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in South Korea

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Futuregrowth invests in online platform, SweepSouth through its development equity fund
The online platform SweepSouth provides on-demand home cleaning services, connecting people from across seven major cities in South Africa with its database of 'Sweepstars' offering their services. The company has expanded to include gardening, pool cleaning, heavy lifting, fixing maintenance and commercial sanitation, according to co-founder, Aisha Pandor.
"Futuregrowth Asset Management has added to its venture capital portfolio with an investment in the online platform, SweepSouth," says Amrish Narrandes, head of unlisted equity transactions at Futuregrowth. Narrandes continued by saying, "The investment reflects the Futuregrowth Development Equity Fund's mandate to invest in socially responsible projects or businesses."
Narrandes said that Futuregrowth also invested in digital private wealth management business Lifecheq earlier this year. He added that Futuregrowth's Development Equity Fund was also the first South African institutional investor into technology-driven point-of-sale provider Yoco, in 2018.
In 2017, the World Economic Forum recognised Aisha as one of Africa's breakthrough female innovators. According to Narrandes, SweepSouth is an early-stage business disruptor who has been recognised for its role in tackling socio-economic challenges that South Africa face. He explained that the company has been able to address problems such as unemployment, underemployment among women and give women better access to technology.
Pandor commented, "SweepStars can dictate where and when they would like to work, earn up to 80% of the booking fee, including tips and learn to use technology to unlock the power of a smartphone so that it becomes a tool that provides access to work."
"The fund seeks to make developmental investments that will deliver a return above a benchmark of CPI + 10%," emphasised Narrandes.
Aisha Pandor is also an ambassador for Invest Cape Town's Citizens Campaign that is aimed at highlighting Cape Town based businesses. Watch the testimonial video here: https://www.investcapetown.com/investct-citizens-campaign/
Article originally written by Patrick Cairns, City Wire
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ATLANTA, Sept. 23, 2010 /Christian Newswire/ — With record-breaking attendance in 2010, The Orange Conference, creative brainchild of Reggie Joiner and Orange, announces its theme for 2011 as a call to action, "It's Your Move." Now entering its fifth year, this conference has used a successful combination of biblical depth and comedic levity to equip thousands of church leaders who influence the next generation. The upcoming April experience has poised itself not only to equip, but also to empower. "It's Your Move" enters into a new level of relationship with attendees to support, inspire and stand at their side as collaborative change agents in the future of the Church.
This unconventional gathering of innovative thinkers, speakers, church leaders and entertainers raises the bar to "re-think" the way that the traditional church model approaches family ministry. Orange pioneered a revolutionary strategy by entertaining the concept that parents, as partners with church leadership, create the most impacting center of influence for children and teenagers. "Thinking Orange" blends two vital, yet often unconnected worlds to reshape the current ministry model.
The Orange Conference will be held at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Ga., from Wednesday, April 27 to Friday, April 29, 2011. Registration opens on October 5, 2010, and an opening day package is offered for the first 24 hours. Further details can be found at www.theorangeconference.com.
For more information, please contact Kristi Porter by email at kporter@rethinkgroup.org or by phone at 678-600-8115.
Orange is a nonprofit organization providing resources and training to help churches maximize their influence on the spiritual growth of the next generation. For more information on Orange, visit www.whatisorange.org. Orange is also the architect of The Orange Conference, www.TheOrangeConference.com, and Orange Tour, www.OrangeTour.org, which provide national training opportunities for senior pastors, church leaders, and ministry volunteers.


"Thou shalt not do" was never whispered amongst the gathering of animals, children, artists, vendors and audience members in the forest of Field, Ontario at the River & Sky Festival. The freedom of expression and civil disobedience was an undercurrent that lingered through the small community atmosphere; this free rein resulted in a mannerly Temporary Autonomous Zone that stonewalled typical structures of control at festivals. No one was harmed, no one was a weirdo, no one OD'd, and an aggressive security guard waving his finger at you had nothing to do with this.
« Tu ne feras point » n'a jamais été murmuré parmi le rassemblement d'animaux, d'enfants, d'artistes, de vendeurs et de membres du public dans la forêt de Field, Ontario au Festival River & Sky. La liberté d'expression et la désobéissance civile étaient des thèmes communs qui sont restés dans l'ambiance de petite communauté. Ce climat s'est réalisé dans la création d'une zone autonome temporaire qui a déchiré, dans le style des émeutes de Stonewall les structures de contrôle typiques des festivals. Personne n'a été blessé, personne n'était bizarre, personne n'a fait une overdose, et le gardien de sécurité qui pointait les gens du doigt n'y a été pour rien.
The grungy, raw, radio static riffs of The Electric Dates' red lip-sticked blushes will reverb your airwaves in less than 20 minutes. Their constant hip-swinging beat will make you get down on your hands and knees and worship the original artyfacts. The catchy, garage-psych whitecaps of "Flat Tire" will transport you to the time when your smelly, red velvet van broke down on the side of the road while you were on the way to a gig. Mattie Chelsea's dominant duality of masculine/feminine sliding/grinding on "Barneymugging" will bring back nostalgic, noise-filled memories of your mom's garage.
Les riffs grunge bruts recouverts de fard et de rouge à lèvres de The Electric Dates vont retentir dans vos oreilles en moins de 20 minutes. Les rythmes aguicheurs constants vous inviteront à vous agenouiller en adoration devant les artyfacts originaux. Les influences accrocheuses de musique garage psychédélique de « Flat Tire » vous transporteront à l'époque où votre fourgonnette puante aux tons rouge velours est tombée en panne en route vers une performance. La dualité dominante du frottement/grincement féminin/masculin de Mattie Chelsea sur la pièce « Barneymugging » vous rappellera avec nostalgie le garage de votre mère et le trop-plein de bruit qui y résonnait.
Motionless yet stormy rhythmic changes fuzz your perception of time. Smoke fills the planetary spaces in your psyche while the distant and variant voices of Dave Bean churn the waves of your hypnotic dreams into a melting kaleidoscope. Just when you've figured out the feeling that has swallowed your body, another clean and heavy riff presents a solitary black hole from which gravity prevents any of your insanity from escaping. Nanaimo's growing music, art and subcultural scene has birthed this neo-psychedelic, space-rock group of white-suited painters from the dust bunny sci-fi pedals of Dave Read's basement. Released on the band's own Noise Agony Mayhem Records, this mission will collapse somewhere between the White Rabbit's pocket watch and a horizon that marks the point of no return.
Des changements rythmiques immobiles et pourtant orageux rendent votre perception du temps floue. Une fumée remplit les espaces planétaires de votre psyché pendant que les voix lointaines et variantes de Dave Bean remuent les vagues de vos rêves hypnotiques dans un kaléidoscope mouvant. Au moment où vous avez compris le sentiment qui s'est emparé de votre corps, un autre riff net et chargé présente un trou noir solitaire duquel la gravité empêche tout grain de votre folie de s'enfuir. La florissante scène musicale, artistique et sous-culturelle de Nanaimo a fait naître ce groupe space-rock-néo-psychédélique de peintres vêtus de blanc des pédales poussiéreuses de science-fiction du sous-sol de Dave Read. Produite par la maison de disques Noise Agony Mayhem Records appartenant au groupe, cette mission tombera quelque part entre la montre de poche du Lapin blanc et un horizon qui marque le point de non-retour.
The backbeat of dark cobblestoned alleyways, the rugged shorelines of the mystic Pacific, the raindrops of 1862's history, and the musical heterogeneity in the city's nooks and crannies are a few of the reasons why Victoria is a poetic city. In an afternoon you can wander the dramatic and spacious streets, venture in and out of art galleries, thrift and record stores, cafes and venues, all while eating a fresh, caught-that-day fish taco. Youthful spirits and old souls of all sorts paint the rhythmic mountainous spaces. With the same entertainment of a metropolis, this little harbour city is accessible on foot or bike. You cannot resist Victoria's small town community vibe, and will bump into someone you know, whether you want to or not! Listen to Darth Vader play violin, watch a man draw 18th century murals with sidewalk chalk, spark up a conversation with a stranger, try on costumes, or just simply throw bread at the seagulls; anything goes in Victoria. It's a city that doesn't discriminate, and there is something for everyone.
To only name a small few, here are some of my favourite scenes in Victoria.
The Fifty-Fifty Arts Collective is a non-profit, artist-run centre that provides a space and an opportunity for a variety of artists who have not yet been developed in the mainstream. This gem is managed by a small group of volunteers working extremely hard to promote the independent scene through their art gallery, film showings, and live performances as well as on and off-site events throughout the Victoria area. Fifty Fifty provides underground artists with an appropriate, affordable and endearing venue to showcase their talents. Check out their killer locally-induced compilation on bandcamp.
Ditch Records & CDs is an independent record store carrying used & new vinyl, CDs and DVDs. This narrow, cave-like shop is irresistible and stimulating even for those with the highest degrees of ADD, with unique music playing, poster-covered walls and endless tempting vinyl in well organized, homemade racks. Ditch offers a wide variety of the obscure with a knowledgeable, smiley staff. I challenge you to walk out of there without buying your favourite new record. A great supporter of the community's arts scene, they offer consignment albums for local artists and tickets for live shows.
Based downtown, Talk's Cheap (downstairs) and CAVITY Curiosity Shop (upstairs) is Victoria's most potent record store and pop culture galley. Covered in vintage movie posters, this two-leveled, intimately grunge store focuses mainly on punk, new wave, garage and power pop. If you're looking for hard-to-find records, Talk's Cheap will become your new locale. Make sure to check out the crates on the floor too, you might have to dig but you could find a record as low as $1 that will be worth your time. With an extensive selection of new and used records, cassettes, CDs, music books, underground comics, horror movies, t-shirts and pins, it will become evident why this record store is my favourite. I have yet to walk out of there without buying the record they were playing in-store. These gentlemen know what they're doing. They have sharp online music reviews, a charismatic atmosphere, occasional live shows featuring local underground bands, plus limited edition prints and art. It's a Weird Canadian's dream.
The Dark Horse is Victoria's most unique and magical new and used bookstore. The walls are illustrated in an array of literature, most of which specialize in occult, counterculture and subversive expertise. However, they do offer other genres. This wizardly emporium's cynosure is hard-to-find books. They also offer a variety of metaphysical products including tarot cards, oracles, incense, wands, smudge sticks and jewelry. My favourite part is their diversified crystal collection and wooden circled sales table, which normally contains radical political compositions. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly, yet they keep their distance and allow endless wondering for those with restless souls (this comes easy in a store like Dark Horse). Often, this mystical shop will host local talent including music, educational workshops and psychic readings. Far from monotonous, this witch-like sliver in the wall is a must.
This collective is named in honour of the camas plant, which is cultivated and harvested as a root vegetable by the local Lekwungen people who were oppressed by European colonialism. Camas is far beyond a small bookstore. It is a volunteer-run space, which incorporates used books, artisan-produced items, free wi-fi, workshops, and guest speakers into an autonomous zone that favors anti-authoritarian and non-hierarchical activism. Through their distribution of radical publications and artwork, Camas advocates alternatives to all forms of exploitation. Inspiration and anarchist thoughts will creep your lingering cognition upon your first steps into this welcoming and warm environment. Stop by, say hi, read their bulletin board, use their internet, skim through their penetrating book selection or spark up a quixotic conversation with a fellow revolter. This community-orientated locale is worth a stop.
Located in the trendy neighbourhood of Fernwood, Corner Stone Café is a social experience equipped with delicious local coffee. Hang out, meet your neighbours, access local information and events on their overwhelming bulletin board, listen to live music, and use their free wireless internet while eating their famous banana coconut chocolate chip bread! This progressive café not only provides an exciting atmosphere but also reinvests all of their income back into the neighbourhood through Fernwood's Neighbourhood Resource Group's programs and services. Plus, they produce nearly zero waste through their recycling and composting programs. Wednesday evenings feature bluegrass music, and Friday evenings are their open-mic nights.
Re-Bar is a vegetarian restaurant that even meat lovers will enjoy! It is located near Bastion Square, which is where hangings used to occur, and some say this space is haunted. You will find Re-Bar at the end of a cobblestoned alley across from an Irish pub. Since 1988 this healthy, labour of love has been providing its customers with food and juices that are handmade with local ingredients in a trendsetting atmosphere. It's a hip and busy place, so service can vary somewhat as a result, but that's expected. However with a relaxed vibe, a touch of femininity, and unique décor, it is worth the wait. Re-Bar also has a vegetarian cookbook, which you can find directly through the restaurant itself here. Re-Bar's coconut cream pie is my favourite to-go treat to eat down by the harbour, which is only a stone's throw away from the restaurant. Dine in with the vibrant decor or enjoy a juice and snack on the salty docks by the ocean.
Logan's is by far my favourite entertainment space; it is Victoria's best non-classy venue for live independent music. Its interesting mix of characters, dungeonous bathrooms and moderately priced drinks are guaranteed to erupt some chuckles. Hootenannys, which happen every Sunday from 4 to 9 pm, is where you will find talented local performers with a hint of some nutty screwball performances. Order their famous poutine with a pitcher, smoke a dart with friendly locals, and begin to embrace your bats in the belfry.
If you're looking for a kaleidoscopic experience with a matching appearance, then The Patch Clothing store is a timeless realm where you will spend the rest of your day. Shimmy shake while trying on high quality vintage, retro or contemporary finery to nostalgic tunes. Some items are priced more expensively and others are modest. Either way, try on some costumes with your friends or find your new go-to outfit for the month. Since 1995, The Patch Clothing has been dedicated to up-cycling for vintage appreciators. All demographics, styles and personalities wander in and out of The Patch. It can be overwhelming but if you appreciate treasures then you will relish in the endless racks.
Quadra St. and Rockland Ave.
Don't want to spend money? Unlike some cities, Victoria can be entertaining even with a hole in your pocket. Beacon Hill Park is located close to downtown, so take a stroll along the ocean or through the streams, gardens and goat petting area.
Johnson Street Bridge is not as hard to conquer as one might think. Unfortunately, this bridge is being demolished within the year. Normally climbing this bridge is a secret, but the secret is out! The view from the top needs to be fancied while it is still standing. It is a high climb and can be slippery when wet. Obviously don't be an idiot, but it is the best view of Victoria you can get. You will be surrounded by the ocean and city, plus a clear view of the mountains. The bridge is accessible from the public walkway, and there is a metal sheet over the steps, but if you hold on to the railings then you can wiggle your way up. Don't look suspicious; just own it and nobody will notice.
The cemetery and church located on Quadra St. and Rockland Avenue. (close to downtown) is surrounded by tired trees and tombstones. Take a silent break from your day and walk around in the eerie hallways and pews of the church. Stained glass envelops you, and the high, ancient ceilings will make you realize the insignificance of your troubles. After, take a stroll in the little park/cemetery located beside the church. It is filled with characters and stories; this space will reveal some of Victoria's secrets.
Les échos des ruelles pavées de noir, les rivages escarpés du mystique Pacifique, les gouttelettes historiques de 1862 et l'hétérogénéité musicale de chaque coin et recoin de la ville ne sont que quelques raisons qui font de Victoria une ville si poétique. En un après-midi, il est possible de flâner à travers les larges rues aux accents dramatiques, d'aller et venir entre galeries d'art, friperies, magasins de disques, cafés et salles de spectacles, et tout cela en dégustant un taco de poisson, pêché le jour même. Les jeunes esprits comme les vieilles âmes de toutes sortes peignent la beauté mythique de ses espaces montagneux. Bien qu'elle comporte tout le brouhaha culturel d'une grande ville, Victoria est accessible à pied ou en vélo. Il est difficile de résister à son atmosphère de petite communauté; vous croiserez immanquablement quelqu'un que vous connaissez! Écoutez Darth Vader jouer du violon, regardez un homme dessiner des murales du XVIIIe siècle avec de la craie, déclenchez une conversation avec un étranger, essayez des costumes ou donnez simplement du pain à des goélands; tout est possible à Victoria. C'est une ville qui ne discrimine pas et où il y a quelque chose pour tous.
En n'en nommant que quelques-uns, voici mes lieux favoris à Victoria.
Le collectif artistique Fifty-Fifty est un organisme à but non lucratif, géré par les artistes, qui a pour mission de fournir un espace et l'opportunité d'une variété d'artistes marginaux. Ce joyau est géré par un petit groupe de bénévoles qui travaillent extrêmement fort pour promouvoir la scène indépendante, et ce, avec leur galerie d'art, la projection de films ainsi que des performances live, en plus de présenter des évènements ailleurs à Victoria. Fifty-Fifty offre aux artistes marginaux un endroit abordable, approprié et plaisant où présenter leur talent. Écoutez cette compil locale déchaînée sur bandcamp.
Ditch Records & CDs est un magasin de disques indépendant spécialisé dans les disques vinyles, les disques compacts et les DVDs, nouveaux et usagés. Cet étroit commerce à l'effet caverneux est à la fois charmant et stimulant même pour les gens intensément atteints de déficit de l'attention; on y joue toujours de la musique unique, les murs y sont couverts d'affiches et les vinyles sont infiniment tentants, si bien organisés dans leurs présentoirs faits maison. Ditch offre une immense sélection de trucs obscurs et ses employés sont souriants et connaisseurs. Je vous mets au défi de sortir de là sans acheter votre nouveau disque favori. L'établissement est un supporteur de la communauté artistique locale; il prend les albums d'artistes locaux en consignes et vend des billets de spectacles.
Ayant pignon sur rue au centre-ville, Talk's Cheap (en bas) et CAVITY Curiosity Shop (en haut) est un pilier puissant de la culture pop de Victoria. Les murs couverts de posters de vieux films, ce magasin de deux étages intimement grunge se concentre principalement sur la musique punk, new wave, garage et power pop. Si vous cherchez des albums difficiles à trouver, Talk's Cheap deviendra rapidement votre endroit favori. Prenez le temps de faire le tour des bacs de disques sur le plancher; vous aurez besoin de fouiller mais vous trouverez quelque chose à votre goût pour seulement 1$. Avec une sélection étendue de disques neufs et usagés, de cassettes, de CDs, de livres sur la musique, de bandes dessinées, de films d'horreur, de t-shirts et de pins, il deviendra sans doute votre nouvel endroit favori. Je n'ai pas encore réussi à en sortir sans acheter l'album qui jouait en magasin. Ces gens savent ce qu'ils font. Ils partagent d'intelligentes critiques d'albums en ligne, l'atmosphère de l'endroit est charismatique, ils présentent des concerts de groupes locaux en boutique en plus d'avoir des affiches et des pièces d'art en édition limitée. C'est un rêve inspiré de Weird Canada.
The Dark Horse est le plus unique et le plus magique de tous les magasins de livres neufs et usagés de Victoria. Les murs illustrent un immense tableau littéraire principalement spécialisé dans l'occulte, la culture marginale et l'expertise subversive. Il propose aussi d'autres genres. Le point de mire de cet ensorcelant emporium est la sélection de livres rares. Il offre aussi une sélection de produits métaphysiques: des cartes de tarots et d'oracles, de l'encens, des baguettes magiques et des bijoux. Ma partie favorite est la collection diversifiée de cristaux et la table de vente en bois sur laquelle repose habituellement des zines politiques radicaux. Les employés sont connaisseurs et amicaux, mais ils gardent quand même leurs distances et permettent à toutes ses âmes agitées (elles sont communes au Dark Horse) d'errer sans fin. Souvent, ce commerce mystique offre des activités; des musiciens locaux, des ateliers éducatifs et des lectures psychiques. Loin d'être monotone, ce coin un peu sorcier est un impératif.
Ce collectif fut nommé en l'honneur de la plante Camas qui est cultivée et récoltée comme un légume-racine par le peuple local Lekwungen, jadis opprimé par le colonialisme européen. Camas est beaucoup plus qu'une librairie. C'est un espace géré par des bénévoles qui incorpore livres usagés, items fabriqués par des artisans, wi-fi gratuit, ateliers et conférenciers, le tout dans une zone autonome qui favorise l'activisme non hiérarchique et antiautoritaire. Grâce à la distribution de publications et de pièces d'art radicales, Camas propose et soutient des solutions de remplacement pour toutes formes d'exploitations. L'inspiration et les pensées anarchistes s'immisceront dans votre tête dès vos premiers moments passés dans ce lieu invitant et chaleureux. Arrêtez dire bonjour, lire le babillard, utiliser l'internet, faire le tour de la collection pénétrante de livres ou avoir une conversation chimérique avec un autre révolutionnaire. Ce lieu orienté vers la communauté vaut la peine.
Situé dans le quartier en vogue de Fernwood, le Corner Store Café est une expérience sociale agrémentée de café local délicieux. Venez y relaxer, rencontrer vos voisins, consulter l'immense babillard rempli d'informations et d'évènements locaux, écouter des gens jouer de la musique et utiliser l'internet gratuitement, tout ça pendant que vous dégustez un fameux pain banane-chocolat-noix de coco! Ce café alternatif offre non seulement une ambiance excitante, mais il réinvestit aussi tous ses profits au voisinage dans les programmes et services de Fernwood's Neighbourhood Resource Group. Aussi, il ne produit presque aucun déchet grâce à son programme de recyclage et de compostage. Le mercredi soir est une soirée Bluegrass et le vendredi soir, c'est la scène libre.
Re-Bar est un restaurant végétarien qui plaira même aux carnivores! Il est situé près de Bastion Square, où auparavant, avaient lieu les pendaisons et certains pensent que l'endroit est hanté. Vous trouverez Re-Bar au bout d'une petite rue pavée de pierres, en face d'un pub irlandais. Depuis 1988, ce sain labeur plein d'amour offre à ses clients de la nourriture et des jus faits à la main avec des ingrédients locaux, le tout dans un environnement avant-gardiste. C'est une place à la mode et très occupée, alors le service peut s'en faire ressentir, mais on s'y en attend. Par contre, son ambiance détendue, son décor unique et sa touche féminine valent la peine. Re-bar a aussi produit son livre de recettes végétarien. Vous pouvez le trouver directement sur le site du restaurant. Leur tarte crème et noix de coco est un délice indétrônable à déguster près du port situé juste à quelques pas. Soupez dans la salle à manger parmi le décor vibrant ou apportez un jus et une collation sur les quais au bord de l'océan.
Ce pub est de loin mon lieu de divertissement favori: c'est le meilleur endroit alternatif pour écouter de la musique indépendante à Victoria. Son mélange intéressant de personnages, ses toilettes similaires à des donjons et ses boissons à prix modiques vous garantissent quelques rires. Lors de la soirée Hootenannys, qui a lieu chaque dimanche de 16h à 21h, vous découvrirez les performances de talents locaux avec un brin de trucs déjantés. Commandez sa célèbre poutine avec un pichet, jouez aux dards avec des habitués et acceptez avec plaisir votre petit côté cinglé!
Si vous êtes à la recherche d'une expérience kaléidoscopique avec une apparence aussi colorée, alors le magasin The Patch Clothing deviendra un espace où le temps est oublié et où vous passerez le reste de votre journée. Vous danserez sur des tubes rétro tout en essayant des vêtements vintage de qualité datant de la même époque. Certains articles sont plutôt chers mais d'autres le sont moins. Quoi qu'il en soit, essayez-y des costumes avec vos amis et dénichez votre nouvel ensemble favori du mois. Depuis 1995, The Patch Clothing se dévoue au « up-cycling » des vêtements usagés. Des gens de partout, de tous les styles et de toutes les personnalités aiment vagabonder dans le Patch. L'expérience peut sembler accablante, mais si vous appréciez les trésors, vous savourerez les allées sans fin.
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Pas envie de dépenser de sous? Contrairement à certaines villes, Victoria peut être divertissante malgré des poches vides. Le parc Beacon Hill est situé près du centre-ville; faites une promenade sur le bord de l'océan ou des canaux, à travers les jardins et près de la petite ferme de chèvres.
Le pont de Johnson Street n'est pas si difficile à escalader qu'on pourrait le penser. Malheureusement, il sera démoli cette année. Habituellement, escalader ce pont est un secret, mais plus maintenant! La vue du sommet a besoin d'être appréciée pendant que c'est encore possible. C'est une longue escalade qui peut être glissante quand elle est mouillée. Évidemment, ne soyez pas idiots, mais c'est la plus belle vue que vous pouvez trouver à Victoria. Vous serez entourés de l'océan et de la ville en plus d'avoir une vue très claire des montagnes. Le pont est accessible à partir de la promenade et il y a une petite clôture en métal devant les marches, mais si vous vous faufilez un peu, vous les atteindrez. N'ayez pas l'air suspicieux; faites comme si de rien n'était et personne ne vous remarquera.
Le cimetière et l'église situés au coin de la rue Quadra et de l'avenue Rockland (près du centre-ville) sont entourés d'arbres fatigués et de vieilles pierres tombales. Prenez une pause de tranquillité et errez à travers les étranges couloirs et bancs de l'église. Les vitraux vous envelopperont et les anciens plafonds majestueux vous feront réaliser l'insignifiance de vos soucis. Ensuite, faites une promenade dans le petit parc/cimetière derrière l'église. Il est rempli de personnages et d'histoire; cet endroit vous révélera quelques-uns des secrets de Victoria.


Every night around the time I am dozing off to sleep, the dogs start fighting outside my window. Dogs here are not pets. They think it is totally weird that we domesticate our dogs. People here prefer them around, outside, for protection. So the meaner the better. They are often treated cruelly and not fed well, making them unpredictable by day and lethal by night. The neighborhood dogs fight viciously throughout the evening, waking me up with their vigorous barking.
Ryan got a similar reaction when he told a farmer here that we feed our cows corn in the U.S. Joel said, "Corn? Really? We are starving here, and we eat corn to fill our bellies. You feed cows what we eat?" Kibera has become a tourist attraction of sorts. You can get Kibera tours. Foreigners stare at the poverty and wonder how anyone lives in such a way. After an interview the other day, I walked into the library at KGSA to see a news crew taking footage of the girls. Asha looked upset and said to me, "They come with their cameras but they do not care about us. We are good ratings for them. We are so poor that we are news." On my walk out from the school, I saw four older white people walking. The man translating for them held a huge gun as they passed out hats to kids.
I have heard from many who live in Kibera about what the living conditions do to their dignity and self- esteem. The girls coming into 9th grade at KGSA are timid. They don't know if they deserve an education. By the time they graduate, they know they are worthy. They know they deserve better, and they have the knowledge and the degree to use in their plight.


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New, Accessible Playground to Open Soon at the J
Danielle Stewart | April 22, 2016
The Jewish Community Center (The J) is pleased to announce that a new, 8,000 square-foot early childhood playground will be ready for children of all abilities in a matter of weeks at its Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield. Upon its completion, it will be one of the only accessible early childhood playgrounds in the St. Louis area.
"This has been a dream project of ours for several years," said Lynn Wittels, President & CEO of The J. "We are grateful to our generous funders for making this experience available to our Early Childhood Center families and to families in our community.
The new playground was made possible thanks to a lead gift from the Tilles Foundation, with additional funds donated by Marie and Stuart Block, Marilyn and Ambassador Sam Fox, and Trio Foundation of St. Louis.
The playground, which will be accessible to children of all abilities, was designed by Spaces for Play, a company that specializes in early childhood playgrounds. It was designed with input from the J's Early Childhood Center directors, Inclusion program coordinator, and the Tilles Foundation, which helps deserving children in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area who are in need of physical or educational help.
"We were really excited to provide funding for this great project," said Larry Linkon, Trustee, The Tilles Foundation. "Everyone involved can be proud that we'll be providing a meaningful experience for children of all abilities for years to come."
The expanded playground design includes new play structures for pre-K children and toddlers, and an infant-toddler play area, a garden space with a watering area, a water feature for infants and toddlers, and a drinking fountain. Nature, music, art, sensory and dramatic play components will also be added.
"All play areas have modifications incorporated so anyone can participate," said Amy Flesher, Director of The J's Early Childhood Center at the Marilyn Fox Building. "For example, the art easel is built so a child can approach it on foot or in a wheelchair. We want all children to feel a part of the group. Children with disabilities will be able to participate alongside typically developing children. All children will be able to experience empathy because they're able to interact with children who are different from themselves."
The playground will be used primarily by children in J youth programs and camps; however, The J plans to make it available for local families and for open play days for children with disabilities.
The J plans to host the first community open play day and open house immediately following the ribbon-cutting on Sunday, May 15 at 10:30am. All are welcome to attend and stay and play.
ABOUT THE J:
The J is an interactive, multi-generational gathering place that offers a variety of programs and services to both the St. Louis Jewish community, and the community at large. The Jewish Community Center provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building and recreational programming and offers two, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, all designed to promote physical and spiritual growth. Everyone is welcome at the J.
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The PlayStation App will be available in North America on November 13th and Europe on November 22nd, a few days before the PS4 launch in both cases. The app will be a mobile companion for all things PlayStation, including second-screen game experiences a la the Wii U and latter games like Beyond: Two Souls. The app will have access to PSN social features and online multiplayer invitations, users can purchase PS4, PS3, and PS Vita content via the online store, and there's a remote control feature for movies, music, and supported games. Perhaps most interesting is the spectate feature, which will allow users to view live and recorded game footage shared from other players' PS4 games.
Sony has been playing well with others lately, so I fully expect the app to be compatible with non-Sony hardware when it's released on the Play Store. An iOS version will be posted to the App Store as well. Unfortunately Sony didn't include any screenshots with the press release, but we'll be sure to let you know when the app goes live. The new app will presumably replace the previous PlayStation Official App, which appears to be exclusive to Europe and hasn't been updated in about six months.
TOKYO, Oct. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced that it will release PlayStation®App, a new application for mobile devices, on November 13, 2013 in North America, and on November 22, 2013 in Europe. PlayStation®App will be available free of charge. PlayStation®App can be downloaded onto various mobile devices, such as iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android™ based smartphones and tablets, from the App Store and Google Play*1. Once installed, these devices can be used as second screens in supported PlayStation®4 (PS4™) titles, and users can easily access PSN(SM) features such as Friend Lists and Trophies. Furthermore, users will be able to exchange messages with members of their Friends List, and browse through news and information on the official PlayStation® website. PlayStation®App comes with a variety of features that allow users to seamlessly access and enjoy the world of PlayStation®.
Exchange messages between PS4 systems, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) systems, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) systems, and mobile devices installed with PlayStation®App.
Users can access the PlayStation® official website to browse through news, blogs and game information. The language and content of the website will depend on the country the user's Sony Entertainment Network account is registered.
Users can install PlayStation®App on to their mobile devices to use as a second screen in supported games. For example on THE PLAYROOM, a title pre-installed in all PS4 systems that requires PlayStation®Camera, users can draw pictures on their mobile device screens and flick them towards the TV. The images then appear as a 3D object within the game.
When users' friends upload or begin live streaming their gameplay on PS4 systems, the friends' activities are displayed on "What's New" of the PlayStation®App screen. When users tap on this notification, they can boot pre-installed applications, such as browsers, to spectate the uploaded gameplay. Users can also post comments on gameplay screenshots, footage and live streams.
Users can purchase game content*2 while away from home and download it directly onto their PS4, PS3, and PS Vita*3 systems.
Once installed, users can use their PlayStation®App to control their PS4 system as long as both devices have access to the same Wi-Fi access point. For example, users can switch their PS4 system to standby mode, startup their PS4 system from standby mode, and use their mobile phone as a keyboard for their PS4 system.


This weekend President Obama changed the name of Mount McKinley in Alaska to its original native name of Denali, but there is another Mountain that is more deserving of a name change. People don't realize that Mount Rainier is actually named after a British serviceman who fought against the American revolution and if any mountain deserves more for a name change it is Rainier.
Sure we would have to change the name of a few High Schools and a beer brand or two, but I still think it's worth it. Why not change it back to one of its original native names like Tahoma, Tacobeh, Pooskaus, or Tacoma.


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Consider using a tankless water heater so water is not going to sit around waiting to be heated. These inexperienced house plans meet stringent necessities to be POWER STAR® accepted, proving to have higher high quality, more comfortable, and more sturdy designs than typical new construction.
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Carrie Marcus Neiman – A Pioneer in Ready to Wear
By Lynn Mally
Neiman Marcus building from a postcard circa 1920
The Neiman Marcus store, which opened in Dallas Texas in 1907, was founded on a revolutionary idea—that ready-to-wear clothing for women could be as well made as couture garments. At the start of the twentieth century, women who had the means to do so bought custom made clothing. The three founders—Herbert Marcus, Albert Neiman, and Carrie Marcus Neiman (wife of Albert, sister of Herbert) sought to change those patterns of consumption.
It was Carrie and her colleague Moira Cullen who did the most to make the Neiman Marcus experiment a success. They were the buyers for the store; when they didn't find merchandise that met their high standards, they had it made. As Stanley Marcus wrote in his memoir, Minding the Store, "They were creators of a style, a Neiman-Marcus style, which they accomplished by fabric substitution, 'always for the better'; by the replacement of garish buttons, pins, and belt buckles with simpler ornamentation; by insisting on handsewn linings, deeper hems, and subtle colors."(62)
Carrie Marcus Neiman, from Stanley Marcus Minding the Store
At work Carrie Neiman wore a kind of uniform, a black outfit with pearls and two gold bracelets on one wrist. You can see the basics here in this 1948 photo, taken when she was around sixty-five. Her clothes outside of work must have sometimes been more colorful. After she died her family donated 200 items from her closet, which became the basis of the some 200 became the basis for the Texas Fashion Collection at the University of North Texas. You can browse the collection on line. It has many a dark dress, but also a burnt orange Chanel suit and a metallic green dress and coat combination by Bonnie Cashin. How fitting that she bought not only from Parisian designers, but also from Americans known for their outstanding ready to wear clothes. She had paved the way for them.
Original post on American Age Fashion.
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Q: proof of matrix identity involving inverse I'm reading an essay about Properties of Matrices

A useful identity involving matrix inverses is the following
  $$\begin{align*}(\mathbf{P}^{-1}+\mathbf{B}^{\mathrm{T}}\mathbf{R}^{-1}\mathbf{B})^{-1}\mathbf{B}^{\mathrm{T}}\mathbf{R}^{-1}=\mathbf{P}\mathbf{B}^{\mathrm{T}}(\mathbf{B}\mathbf{P}\mathbf{B}^{\mathrm{T}}+\mathbf{R})^{-1}&&(\text{C.5})\end{align*}$$
  which is easily verified by right multiplying both sides by $(\mathbf{B}\mathbf{P}\mathbf{B}^{\mathrm{T}}+\mathbf{R})$. Suppose that $\mathbf{P}$ has dimensionality $N\times N$ while $\mathbf{R}$ has dimensionality $M\times M$, so that $\mathbf{B}$ is $M\times N$. Then if $M\ll N$, it will be much cheaper to evaluate the right-hand side of (C.5) than the left-hand side. A special case that sometimes arises is
  $$\begin{align*}(\mathbf{I}+\mathbf{A}\mathbf{B})^{-1}\mathbf{A}=\mathbf{A}(\mathbf{I}+\mathbf{B}\mathbf{A})^{-1}&&(\text{C.6})\end{align*}$$

This section mentions an easy proof by right multiplication, but how to do it?

A: I will start from the C.5 equality and just do reversible operations. Then you can just start at the end and work backwards. From the equality, perform the indicated right multiplication, obtaining
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}B^{T}R^{-1}(BPB^{T}+R)=PB^{T}$$
Distribute the $R^{-1}$ through the left set of parentheses:
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}B^{T}(R^{-1}BPB^{T}+I)=PB^{T}$$
Do the same for $B^{T}$:
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}(B^{T}R^{-1}BPB^{T}+B^{T})=PB^{T}$$
If we now right-factor out a $B^{T}$, we get
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}(B^{T}R^{-1}BP+I)B^{T}=PB^{T}$$
One thing we could do now is apply cancellation since we are in a vector space, obtaining
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}(B^{T}R^{-1}BP+I)=P$$
Right multiplying by $P^{-1}$, we get
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}(B^{T}R^{-1}B+P^{-1})=I$$
Rearrange the right set of parentheses:
$$(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)^{-1}(P^{-1}+B^{T}R^{-1}B)=I$$
So we get $I=I$.

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Great Camp with Matt Snell, Jaki McVicar, Mervin Ormand and Richard Matthews. A special thank for Matt Snell and the organisation team! We are happy to have met a lot of Kenpo people, which are interested to sharing the ideas of Ed Parker and to live for the martial arts. It was a wonderfull time with the Kenpo Family in Exeter. Looking forward to 2018!


Recently opened in the fall of 2017, the new Portola Dining Commons is the largest of UCSB's four dining commons. With floor-to-ceiling views of the surrounding mountains and an outdoor patio overlooking the pool at Santa Catalina Residence Hall, every seat is the best seat in the house. State of the art cooking equipment and open kitchens create a memorable dining experience as made-to-order items are prepared before your eyes. Classic dishes such as sliders, fries, and pizza are paired with a more grown up menu including spicy pork bowls, banh mi sandwiches, and egg tartines with aioli, kale and pesto. In addition to a focus on a wider variety of cuisines, Portola's menu strives to provide a variety of delicious vegetarian and vegan options, with those dishes making up a growing percentage of the menu. Portola serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday – Friday, and brunch and dinner Saturday and Sunday.
Selection of made-to-order pastas, pizzas, and flatbreads on homemade crust that are cooked in the Woodstone oven. There's always at least one vegetarian option at The Brick.
Homey comfort foods offered as well as regional cuisine, including items cooked in the rotisserie oven. Selection of veggie dishes, potatoes, fresh bread, and different homemade soups each day.
Sushi made fresh daily with a vegetarian/vegan option and a protein-based option, and choice of sauces to customize. Different bowl selections each day including ramen, pho, broth bowls, etc. Veggie dishes to pair with rice or other starches to complete your meal. Naan, skewers, and more from the Tandoori oven.
Made-to-order sandwiches, sliders, and burgers. Array of condiments including several house made dressings such as spicy ketchup. Buns and bread made in house or locally sourced. Breakfast offerings include scrambled eggs, egg whites, French toast, and other favorites that may even make an appearance on the lunch menu!
Build a salad at the largest salad bar on campus! Choose from traditional ingredients, plus kale, sustainable tuna, tofu and other proteins, and house made dressings. For breakfast, enjoy oatmeal or 8-grain cereal, an assortment of yogurts, sliced fruits, or a choice of up to nine kinds of whole fruit. For lunch or dinner, enjoy baked potatoes with fixings, hot soups, fresh bread, made-to-order salads, wraps, sandwiches, and paninis.
Full selection of water, tea, coffee (including a coffee machine for lattes, cappuccinos, etc.), assorted juices, milk, and soft beverages.
Everything in the bakery is made in-house! Complete your lunch or dinner with a cookie, cupcake, or other sweet treat. Enjoy a tortilla fresh from the tortilla maker, or a piece of soft focaccia bread to pair with your soup or salad.