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1) Lincoln Home National Historic Site - Get a tour inside the home Lincoln and his family lived in before he became president and stroll through the restored neighborhood. Tours are free, but be sure to get there early for a ticket. We made the mistake on our last visit of planning to tour the home later in the afternoon and were disappointed when all the tickets for that day were gone.
2) Union Square Park - Step inside the visitor center, a stunning restored train depot and walk around the big open space that hosts various events. You'll also find one of many Abe statues around the city where you can snap a photo with him.
3) Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum - This is an absolute must see if you visit Springfield. You enter to a round atrium area where you have several options of exhibits, which includes a large fascade resembling the White House, a recreated long cabin and two state-of-the-art theatres that do a great job of taking you back in time and feeling you are really there.
4) Dublin Pub - One of the meals you'll want to enjoy is a regional specialty called "The Horseshoe." You'll find it in a few local eateries. It's basically a meat on top of Texas toast, topped with french fried and cheese and the option of onions and peppers. Dublin Pub makes a great "Shoe" among other delicious offerings.
5) Old State Capitol - If you can fit it into your itinerary, I recommend visiting both the old and new state capitol buildings to see the contrast in construction and function. The Old State Capitol, like many other attractions has free admission, although donations are welcome. It opened in 1877 and was a site where Lincoln's casket was on public display after his assasination.
6) Lincoln's Tomb - This serene memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery is the second most visited in the country following Arlington National in Washington, D.C. The tomb has a large tower with impressive statues, several more statues inside and outside is a bust of Lincoln that visitors tend to rub for good luck.
7) Knight's Action Park - After visiting all the historic sites, Knight's Action Park is a fun spot to visit with the family where you can enjoy some rides, mini golf, water park and other attractions.
8) Illinois State Museum - Another free attraction in the capital city, learn about those who inhibited the area centuries ago and let the kids have fun with interactive displays.
9) State Capitol - A visit to Springfield is not complete without taking in this gorgeous structure and gazing up at the interior of the dome. Free tours are conducted daily. Sometimes you're lucky enough to get to see some of the state's lawmakers in action. Allow a couple extra minutes for bag searches and the lines for the metal detectors.
10) Dana-Thomas House State Historic Site - This Frank Loyd Wright design was competed in 1904 wtih 35 rooms on three levels and was owned by Susan Lawrence Dana, the daughter of a wealthy area industrialist.
My kids really enjoy visiting water parks and this nice park district-run one in suburban Woodridge, Illinois is probably the closest to my home. We've been there at least once each summer for the past few years. It's a well-laid out park with fun for all ages. It's not so huge that you have a long hike from place to place, but it's big enough to offer several attractions in one spot.
My favorite part of most water parks is lounging on a lazy river and Cypress Cove has a 600-foot lazy river that loops around Crocodile Isle. Bullfrog Bayou is an area for kids under 42' with a spray playground, dumping water and water guns as well as a mini-body slide. A zero-depth pool is also great for the little ones. It also deepens at the other end and there are diving boards.
There's three long body slides as well as a short tube slide that dumps into the lazy river and a six-lane lap pool tucked in the back for swimming. The food in the concession area is reasonable and decent and the locker rooms are clean.
Daily fee for out of town visitors is $14 or $9 after 5 p.m. Children under 1 are free. Visit cypresscove.org for more information.
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Chicago Fire game at Toyota Park
I'm a big baseball fan. That's the sport I like to watch. I visit Wrigley Field several times a year to see the Cubs play. Other than that I have never really been to other sporting events. I'm a Bears fan. I watch the games on television, but the only time I've been to Soldier Field is to watch a concert. I watch the Bulls on television ocassionally, but I've only been to the United Center to see the circus.
Up until last week, I had never seen a Chicago Fire game on television or in person. I had been to Toyota Park in the past, but it was for concerts and a press conference. My 11-year-old (who plays in a youth soccer league) and I ended up going to a game with a group and had a fun time.
Here's the tailgating fun in the parking lot.
And here are some shots from the game. While I didn't take time to go through and look around, there was a section of the parking lot with sponsor tents and it appeared that there were some games and family activities. One plus if you are taking young kids is that a soccer game is a little shorter than a baseball game, so it's easier to get through with antsy kids.
I'm glad I made it out for the game. It's definitely something I would do again.
Eastern Illinois University Campus, Charleston, IL
I recently decided to take my dad on a road trip to revisit the town he (and my mom) grew up in - Charleston, Ilinois. He was born there and lived there until the mid-1960's when he and my mom relocated to the Chicago area.
First we visited the house Dad was born in. Next we had lunch with two cousins who still live there. Then we hit the EIU campus. At the time my dad lived there, EIU had a grammar school and high school on campus and it was a teaching college. He attended grades 1 - 8 in what is now Blair Hall. High School classes were on the second floor of "Old Main" the big building close to the road on Lincoln St. that resembles a castle. Then he went to college on the campus, too, to earn his accounting degree.
We had fun checking out Old Main, which is mostly offices now. There were a few classrooms at one end of the second floor where my dad once attended classes. I'm not sure what the rooms are used for now, but one peek and you felt like you were back in 1955. Not a hint of technology in the room. No computers. There were desks, a clock, blackboards and a pencil sharpener that was probably 60 years old. However, the place was SPOTLESS!! It didn't look like a classroom that was over 110 years old.
I love the woodwork in Old Main. Isn't it beautiful. And look at the door on the right...see "Grammar" etched in the glass.
Old Main from the outside.
Call me crazy, but I had to take a pic in the bathroom. One of the cleanest public bathrooms I have ever seen. Looks at that tile -- probably original to the building.
Napoleon, a stray dog that became a school mascot is buried on the campus grounds. He was around when my dad was a student there and dad remembered him.
The campus is beautiful and if you happen to be near the area, take a little time for a walk around campus (be sure to visit Campus Police at 7th and Grant for a visitor pass to avoid a ticket.)
Strawberry Picking at Johnson's Farm Produce in Hobart, IN
For the past few years, our family has gone on an outing to pick strawberries at Johnson's Farm Produce in Hobart, IN. Picking your own is significantly cheaper than buying pre-picked. You also can pick the ones you like, as many as you like and it is a nice activity to do as a family. The U-Pick fields opened on June 15, so there aren't too many days left as strawberry season is short. Get out there and hit the field before they're gone!
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Paxton, Illinois
On a trip down to Charleston recently with my dad, we made a stop in Paxton, Illinois. I'd remembered making a stop there on a previous trip and that there was a cute downtown business area with historic buildings.
The first thing of interest I stopped at was an old train depot with some train cars along side it. Everything was locked up, but if you like trains and are going to be on I-57, you might want to call ahead to find out hours for the Illinois Central Railroad Historical Society.
I love to check out old courthouses. This is smaller than most that I've seen. It's the Ford County Courthouse in Paxton.
It has a beautiful entryway and dome.
Being the foodie I am (in case you didn't know I also blog at Chicago Foodie Sisters), I would have loved to have checked out this place that sold locally raised meats, but it was the first stop on our journey and I knew it would sit and bake in the care for the next 12 hours.
The downtown was quaint and charming and nostalgic and had lots of cute shops. Visit Paxtonil.com for more info.
Lincoln's Tomb
If you find yourself in Springfield, you'll likely find time to stop at a number of Lincoln attractions and Lincoln's Tomb is one that should definitely make it into your itinerary. Oak Ridge Cemetery is the largest cemetary in Illinois and the second most visited (after Arlington National Cemetery in Washington D.C.)
The tomb was completed nine years after Lincoln's death and contains several statues inside as well as the bust outdoors that has been worn at the nose, where it is tradition for visitors to rub the nose for good luck. Lincoln, his wife and three of his four sons are buried there. (Robert is buried at Arlington) The architecture is stunning and makes for beautiful photographs. Tours are available.
Oak Ridge Cemetery
1500 Monument Avenue
www.illinoishistory.gov/hs/lincoln_tomb.htm
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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
I'm a big history buff, so whenever we travel, I like to take in a historic site or tour a historic mansion or stop in a local historical society. Springfield, Illinois is paradise for history buffs like me with many of the attractions related to our nation's beloved 16th president. However, don't think that everything Lincoln related is old.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is a state-of-the-art facility that brings Lincoln's time to today's generation through not only artifacts, but through technology. Not every aspect of the museum utilizes technology, like the replica of Lincoln's boyhood home - a modest log cabin or Mrs. Lincoln's Attic, a playroom full of toys of the area and activities that give children a taste of what life was like during Lincoln's time.
A circular lobby offers entrance into several exhibits or presentations, one of them being a facade of the 1861 White House.
In the 250-seat Union Theatre, a 17-minute show called "Lincoln's Eyes" portrays Lincoln's life with special effects of the feel of rumbling cannons, the sight of smoke and the scent of gunpowder. A second theatre shows "Ghosts of the Library" with a live actor and holographic ghosts. Another high-tech exhibit is a powerful media presentation that shows the loss of life during the civil war.
Across the street is the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, with a wide range of books and newspaper microfilm.
212 N. Sixth Street
www.presidentlincoln.org
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Get an eagle eyeful in Quad Cities
Sharing this One Tank Trip Story I wrote for the Northwest Indiana Times about eagle spotting in the Quad Cities. It printed 1/2/10.
Enjoy an eyeful of migrating eagles in the Quad Cities
ONE-TANK TRIP: QUAD CITIES, IOWA-ILLINOIS
January 02, 2010 12:00 am • BY CARRIE STEINWEG - Times Correspondent
PROVIDED PHOTO About 70,000 bald eagles exist. Nearly half live in Alaska and a large concentration also resides in British Columbia. So the Quad Cities offers a rare opportunity to watch the species in the wild.
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Watch eagles perch, preen and soar in their winter roosts in the Quad Cities.
As we move into 2010, it's prime eagle-watching season in the Mid-Mississippi Valley. The area includes Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa and Moline and Rock Island in Illinois. From mid-December through February, area trees and bluffs are home to up to 2,500 bald eagles making their way south from Canada.
The breathtaking sight of our national bird in flight can be viewed in many spots in the Quad Cities, marking 41 years of bald eagle education. The birds, with their huge wingspans of white feathers, have been a symbol of freedom since 1782 when the eagle became the emblem of the United States.
As humans fished eagles' waters and invaded their habitats, the eagle population diminished. The Interior Department removed the American bald eagle from the Endangered Species Act's "threatened" list in 2007. But criminal penalties still exist for those who take or disturb the birds under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act of 1940.
About 70,000 bald eagles exist. Nearly half live in Alaska and a large concentration also resides in British Columbia. So the Quad Cities offers a rare opportunity to watch the species in the wild. Adults have white-feathered ("bald") heads, youngsters, dark heads.
Migrating eagles hunting for fish and unfrozen water can often be spotted cold winter mornings along the banks of the Mississippi River. Many, winging from Northern areas, reach speeds of about 30 miles an hour. The sharp-eyed scavengers have wingspans of six to eight feet, boast 7,000 feathers, and weigh 8 to 11 pounds.
Bald Eagle Days is a three-day event next weekend at the QCCA Expo Center, 2621 Fourth Avenue in Rock Island. The largest eagle-viewing event of its kind in the Midwest runs 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for kids. Live eagle programs and bird of prey demonstrations are included along with fine arts exhibits, a wildlife art show and sale. Other attractions are Richard English's Wild Cat Show and The Toonies recycling enviro-show.
Spotting scopes will be set up and manned by the Quad City Audubon Society at Sunset Marina with a free shuttle bus running from the Expo Center. For more information, visitQCCAEXPOCENTER.COM.
The Mississippi River Visitors Center on Arsenal Island, between Davenport and Rock Island, offers free eagle watches and Clock Tower tours every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays from Jan. 16 through Feb. 14 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 3 p.m.. Reservations are required, (309) 794-5338. For more information, visit MISSRIVER.ORG.
Later this month, the Mississippi Valley Welcome Center in LeClaire, Iowa, hosts a Bald Eagle Watch on January 30 and 31. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers park rangers will give slide programs, set up telescopes at Lock & Dam 14 and assist with eagle-spotting. Trolley tours are available on Saturday and Sunday.
Admission to the Eagle Watch is free. Trolley tours are $25 per adult, $15 per child and include refreshments. For more information, visit IOWAWELCOMECENTER.COM.
Other eagle-spotting spots: Pleasant Valley, Iowa; Hampton, Ill.; Sunset Park in Rock Island; Credit Island in Davenport; and riverfronts in Davenport and Rock Island from Lock and Dam 15).
For a more intense experience, join naturalist Bob Motz for a Bald Eagle Safari. He provides car window-mounted spotting scopes (they magnify images 15 to 45 times) for prime viewing of eagles in trees. It's a chance to see the yellow of their eyes and the black talons on their claws.
The cost is $20 per hour for one to four people. Two- to three-hours safaris are recommended. For more information, call (309) 788-8389 or email eaglemotz@aol.com.
If you like winter sports, plan to stay for a day or two to enjoy cross-country skiing, ice-skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter hiking.
The Quad Cities includes Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Moline, East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois.
For more information, contact the Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau, (800) 747-7800.
Take Interstate 80 West to Interstate 74 West, which will take you into Moline and Davenport. Once in the area, there are five welcome centers in the Quad Cities to gather information.
*Layers of warm clothing. Winter eagle-spotting is a chilly pastime, so dress for the weather.
*Binoculars. While most events include spotting stations with equipment to capture still birds, binoculars will help you identify eagles in flight.
*A camera. If you're lucky enough to have a good zoom lens, bring it along for a rare opportunity to capture a shot of our national bird.
WHAT THE KIDS WILL LIKE:
*The trolley tour to different sites for prime eagle viewing.
WHAT YOU'LL LIKE:
*The awe-inspiring sight of eagles in the wild. Enjoying a safari with your own tour guide and super-magnifiers that make the smallest eagle details visible.
AND DON'T MISS:
* A visit to the big agricultural exhibit at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline. John Deere fans also can stop by the John Deere Historic Site, John Deere store and John Deere Co.'s world headquarters.
Shopping in Shipshewana
I recently took a trip with my family to Shipshewana, Indiana. It was my third time in the area, but it was the first time I'd done any shopping. One previous trip was in the summer where we had a fun visit to Amish Acres in Nappanee then stayed overnight and moved on early the next day to Michigan. The other trip was in the winter time where we got in to town, visited the Hostetler Hudson Museum and then spent the night at Splash Universe where we splashed in the water the next day and then left for home.
This time we spent a little time checking out the town. As we arrived in mid-afternoon, we noticed an ice sculpture being carved outside Yoder's Hardware. I didn't realize when we started planning our trip that there was an Ice Festival going on a it was a nice bonus. We ended up browsing a little and my husband picked up a nice pair of moccasins to keep his feet warm around the house this winter.
After checking into our hotel, we decided to go have dinner at the Blue Gate Restaurant where we enjoyed some Amish cooking. We strolled outside after we ate and the lights and holiday decorations were lovely – especially a giant tree right outside the restaurant. A few stores were open late for the Ice Festival. We walked through the Davis Mercantile, with four floors of unique shoppes and a carousel.
The next day after we were all done swimming at Splash Universe, we decided to do a little more shopping before heading home. At Yoder's Red Barn Shoppes, we picked up some tea at the Red Bud Coffee and Tea Café, some mulled cider, peanut brickle and fudge at the Victorian Candy Company and a I got a lazy Susan for my dining room at a furniture store there. We also stopped by Yoder's Meat and Cheese Company where we got a variety of smoked meats, cheeses and other treats. They have a huge variety, with lots of natural-fed hormone-free meats.
We, of course, hit just the tip of the iceberg and there are many more shoppes to visit. There are also additional eateries and I was a little bummed when heading to eat dinner on our way out of town that Frontier Steakhouse had shut down for a while for the holidays. And I'm looking forward to visiting again sometime in warmer weather when fresh fruits and vegetables are plentiful and can be bought at roadside stands run by Amish youngsters.
For more information on the area and attractions, visit www.VisitLaGrangeCounty.org.
While the kids were out of school, I wanted to work in a little getaway. I thought back on a trip we'd taken a couple years ago to Shipshewana to visit the Splash Universe Water Park and figured it would be a perfect trip for right after Christmas. It's not too far away and it would give the kids a chance to play in the water park and maybe I could get a little shopping in and find some edible goodies to write about on my food blog.
I didn't realize what a perfect time of year it would be. We happened to be visiting when the annual Ice Festival was happening. I had no clue until just before we left when I logged onto a Shipshewana Facebook Page to see a post about the Ice Festival.
As we pulled into to town, we noticed a big block of ice being carved with a chainsaw outside Yoder's General Store and Hardware Store. It was pretty cool to see one of the ice sculptures being made.
Next door was the Visitors Center, where I picked up a brochure showing each of the spots where the sculptures would appear. There were a couple of snowmen sculpted of ice outside.
There was a big, red structure right next door on the main road that was open on three sides. We went in to check out the sculptures there, which consisted of a full barnyard of ice made animals. There was a big inviting patch of untouched freshly fall snow along side the building and since we've hit a record in Chicagoland for the longest string of days without snow (close to 300 days!), the kids couldn't wait to get their hands on that while stuff. And it was heavy white stuff - perfect for making snowballs.
It was such a lovely scene - the sun starting to set while the kids threw snow around as horse buggies clopped by behind them. It was so peaceful! At least until one of the kids took a big snowball in the face and his nose started bleeding!
Anyway, the ice festival was pretty awesome. Later that day we drove around town a little more to check them out and walked around a little on our way to the Blue Gate Restaurant for dinner. The following day, the commissioned carvings were are lined up in a row near the silos.
The area was still all decorated for the holidays as the festival took place December 27 through 29. The huge tree outside the Blue Gate Restaurant is amazing! Next year if you're looking for a way to wind down after all the holiday excitement, keep the Ice Festival in mind. I've been to the area in both summer and winter and while summer is prime travel time and there's a different variety of outdoor activities, the week following Christmas is a beautiful time to visit!
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The Adams County Board is comprised of 21 elected members, with 3 members elected from each of the 7 districts in Adams County. Board members serve one of 3 successive terms: two (2) years, four (4) years and four (4) years; four (4) years, two (2) years, and four (4) years, or four (4) years, four (4) years and two (2) years.
The Chairman and Vice Chairman are elected by the members of the County Board to serve a 2-year term. The position of Chairman is held by Kent Snider, and the position of Vice Chairman is held by Ryan Niekamp.
The County Board is the legislative body responsible for decisions related to the operation of the County that are not assigned to an elected official. Along with numerous regulatory powers, the County Board implements County-wide policies and programs by way of levying taxes and appropriating funds.
The Adams County Board operates on the committee system. The County Board has 4 standing committees: Transportation, Building and Technology; Legislative and Judicial; Public Health and Safety; and Finance. Additional sub-committees may be formed as needed.
The County Board meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, (with the exception of April), in the County Boardroom on the second floor of the Adams County Courthouse building, 507 Vermont Street, Quincy, Illinois.


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It's called "America's Blinders," and in it, Zinn explains why people fell for Bush's Iraq deceptions. Zinn says there are two reasons: amnesia about the history of Presidential lies and aggressions, and nationalism itself.
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Storbritanniens generalkonsulat i Göteborg, (Engelska: British Consulate-General Gothenburg) var åren 1757–2006 Storbritanniens generalkonsulat i Göteborg.

Historia
Storbritannien etablerade redan 1757 en permanent konsul i Göteborg. Göteborg var vid denna tid en viktig hamnstad för Storbritannien, och en stor del av Sveriges import och export gick via hamnen. Storbritannien var även en stor importör av svenska varor såsom timmer, järn och koppar. Göteborg hade även en stor andel utländska medborgare, särskilt från England och Skottland såsom exempelvis skotten Colin Campbell eller William Chalmers vars far var engelsman.

Generalkonsulatet lades ned den 1 december 2006 efter nästan 250 år.

Residenset på Kungsportsavenyen 1
Under många år bodde den brittiska generalkonsuln i en våning på Kungsportsavenyen 1.

Generalkonsuler
Ofullständig lista över brittiska generakonsuler som verkat i Göteborg:

1916–1919 – Cecil Gosling
1921–1927 – Arthur Woodhouse
1942–1944 – Erroll Sebastian
1945–1947 – Cecil Lee
1947–1951 – Kenneth White
1951–1955 – John Baillie
1955–1958 – Frank Ogden
1958–1961 – Thomas Tull
1961–1963 – Sir Sam Falle
1963–1965 – Ronald Bailey
1966–1968 – Patrick Stobart
1968–1972 – John May
1972–1975 – Laurence Hope
1975–1978 – James Dutton
1978–1980 – Robert Ford

Se även
Storbritanniens ambassad i Stockholm

Referenser

Externa länkar
Brittiska generalkonsulatet lämnar göteborg. Göteborgs-Posten, 20 november 2006.
British Diplomats Directory: Part 1 of 4
British Diplomats Directory: Part 2 of 4
British Diplomats Directory: Part 3 of 4

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The Canadian Soccer Association announced that Christine Sinclair is the female selection for the 2012 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award. Sinclair of Burnaby, BC was honoured in a vote shared by Canadian media (50%) and Canadian coaches (50%).
Sinclair is one of two winners of the 2012 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award. While Sinclair is announced a winner on Tuesday 11 December, her co-winner (a male selection) will be announced on Wednesday 12 December.
"Her instrumental role on the international playing field has brought an overwhelming sense of national pride to Canadian soccer fans, so we are proud to present Christine Sinclair with the 2012 BMO Canadian Players of the Year Award," said Justine Fedak, Senior Vice-President, Branding, Advertising & Sponsorships, BMO Financial Group. "Christine Sinclair has shown that she is a leader at the national level, ranking as one of the highest scorers in women's international soccer history. As the Bank of Soccer in Canada, we are honoured to bestow this award on someone who exemplifies the quality of player this award was created to recognize."
The highlight of Sinclair's 2012 season was the bronze medal victory at the London 2012 Women's Olympic Football Tournament. It marked the highest finish for a Canadian team at one of the two biggest global women's "A" international football tournaments. It also marked the first time that Canada won an Olympic medal in any summer team sport since 1936.
In 2012, Canada's women's team tied a national record with 14 wins, doing so with a 14-1-7 record in 22 matches. Along with the Olympic bronze medal, Canada finished second at the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifier in January (in Vancouver), second at the Cyprus Women's Cup in March, and second at the Match world Women's Cup in July.
Sinclair set a national record with 23 goals in 22 matches in 2012, seven more than her previous record in 2007. With those 23 goals plus six assists, she was directly involved in nearly 66% of Canada's 44 goals. She earned Player of the Match honours five times, including the night she scored a memorable hat trick night at Old Trafford in Manchester at the London 2012 Olympics. She won Canada Soccer Player of the Month honours in May and August.
In 2012, she was the tournament's top scorer at both the CONCACAF Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament (nine goals) and Women's Olympic Football Tournament (six goals).
Sinclair is now a 10-time winner of the BMO Canadian Players of the Year award. In 13 seasons with the national team, she has led Canada in scoring 12 times. She ranks third all-time amongst women's footballers with 143 international "A" goals.
Along with Sinclair, other 2012 Canada Soccer player award winners are Brendon McAdam for Canadian Para Soccer Player of the Year (announced 7 December), Marco Carducci and Ashley Lawrence for Canadian U-17 Players of the Year (announced 9 December), and Doneil Henry and Sabrina D'Angelo for Canadian U-20 Players of the Year (announced 10 December).


Flights from Sydney depart at 6:10AM (AUS time) every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday via PR 214 arriving in Manila at 11:25AM. During the rest of the week - Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday - flights from Sydney depart at 11:15AM (AUS time) via PR 212, arriving in Manila at 4:30PM.
On PAL flights, passengers experience the trademark service of the national flag carrier –marked by warmth, charm and Filipino hospitality. The in-flight menu is designed to offer a variety of Continental and Filipino cuisine as well as beverage offerings geared towards making the travel experience memorable and relaxing.
The PAL Fiesta Boutique enables passengers to purchase goods onboard – an in- flight amenity most convenient for those who wish to do last minute shopping.


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Spent today doing lot of drawing...and thinking. Agnes and the boys went to visit her parents and they're back today, and my mom's been at work, so I had a lot of nice downtime. they told her about the Littles again, and while I don't think she believes they see them...she is really listening to them now. She seems more relaxed. And it's important to mention no one has been seeing any red lights or hearing bells.
I'm really glad I'm doing this recording thing - it really is nice to have to revisit...like a time capsule. I'm just in my room here listening to music...which reminds me to ask Agnes...I can't believe we haven't talked about music!!
I'm so used to working with buildings but...I think I'm most excited about making things I can hold in my hand for once! So many ideas for props.


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Mass. sales tax hike would cost jobs, says retailer group
John Hilliard
A higher state sales tax would hurt jobs, reduce state revenue and drive more Massachusetts consumers to buy online or in other states, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts argues.
"The Legislature cannot make the Massachusetts consumer pay the sales tax. But they can create an incentive for them to avoid it," said Jon B. Hurst, president of the retailers' group, during a meeting at the Daily News yesterday.
In the midst of dire state budget projections for the coming fiscal year, the Senate could join the House in proposing a sales tax hike by week's end.
House members recently approved a plan that would increase the state's sales tax from 5 percent to 6.25 percent as part of their budget deliberations for next year.
The Senate's version of the budget released yesterday - which includes $1.6 billion less in available revenue than its House counterpart - doesn't have a sales tax provision, but an amendment for one could be filed by Friday, said state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton.
Patrick has vowed to veto a sales tax hike unless lawmakers deliver pension, transportation and ethics reform bills - but said yesterday he would sign a sales tax increase if significant reforms are approved, according to the Associated Press.
Eldridge said he applauded House members who backed a sales tax increase, and said he supports Patrick's 19-cent gas tax hike, as the state needs revenues for its budget and transportation-related costs. He said the exact amount of a potential sales tax hike in the Senate budget is still being discussed among his colleagues.
"Right now, the sales tax proposal has the most political support" to win lawmaker approval, Eldridge said, but noted that raising the sales tax is a "difficult choice" for lawmakers.
But Hurst said a higher sales tax would hurt small "mom and pop" retailers already facing competition from national chains, plus losing customers to stores in sales tax-free New Hampshire and Web-based retailers like Amazon.com.
Hurst said Massachusetts lost about $504 million in sales tax revenue to online sales in 2008, and expects sales tax revenue to drop as more customers take advantage of Internet retailers.
"The small businesses don't ask much from the government. All they ask for is a level playing field," said Hurst.
A report from Suffolk University's Beacon Hill Institute estimated a 25 percent hike in the sales tax would cost the state more than 12,600 private sector jobs, plus tax revenue of under $649 million. The report said state officials projected about $900 million from a higher sales tax.
Hurst said he is concerned there hasn't been the public attention on a sales tax increase, like the multiple hearings given across the state on the proposed gas tax hike.
"This got sprung on everybody," said Hurst of the sales tax proposal. "It certainly got sprung on retailers and consumers."
Meanwhile, the Senate's $26.7 billion budget cuts dig deep into cities and towns, said Sen. Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, including a $357 million cut in local aid, plus $328 million in cuts to Chapter 70 education funding.
"People need to take a hard look at the cuts and the pain that's inflicted by this budget," said Spilka.
She noted that from April 2008 to April 2009, state revenues dropped by $1 billion. The entire budget represents about $2.5 billion in cuts, she said, including for example, services to disabled adults over age 22.
"I honestly don't want to talk about taxes right now. I want to look at the budget as is," said Spilka.
Jared Cain, spokesman for Sen. Richard T. Moore, D-Uxbridge, said Moore has pushed for the state's congressional delegation to support the proposed federal "Main Street Fairness Act," which would allow states to collect sales taxes from Internet purchases, including those involving out-of-state companies.
Last month, the Senate passed a resolution filed by Moore to support the federal measure, said Cain.
Don Siriani, chief of staff for Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln, said there was no proposal yesterday for a sales tax increase in the Senate budget, and it would be "impossible to say yes or no" to any single tax proposal without it being viewed in the context of an overall budget plan. He said the Senate's Ways and Means Committee - of which Fargo is a member - did not include a sales tax provision in the Senate budget.
"It has to be scrutinized in context...it's not going to be a vote in isolation," said Siriani of any sales tax increase proposal.
John Hilliard can be reached at 508-626-4449, John.Hilliard@cnc.com or framinghamschools.blogspot.com.


Jerry Henwood, aka Jerry the rigger of Gosport, has worked in the rigging industry for more than 25 years and is the ARC official rigger.
Jerry and his right-hand-man Ross went up 100 masts in the run-up to the ARC 2015.
Ask 'Is my rig up to this trip?' before leaving the UK. The answer will probably be yes, but get a professional rigger to check the mast and rigging. Remember, the more you know about your rig and how to spot faults, the safer you will be! Tell him that you are going to do the ARC and ask what he can suggest to make your rig easier to sail on a long downwind leg.
Make daily rig inspections while under way – part of this is looking aloft through binoculars. This should include going aloft periodically for an up-close inspection. One missing or damaged split pin could be enough to bring down a rig. A split pin is only working properly when both of its legs are open by a minimum of 20°.
Format a check sheet. Methodically start at one point on the vessel and work your way around. Once you are happy that all is OK at deck level, then it's time to check aloft. When you're halfway across the Atlantic, that isn't the time to learn how to climb a mast! Practise in the marina with your crew on a calm day, then try it on a windy day. Then add rain.
Check your standing rigging wire where it enters the swage. The most common place for standing rigging to break is just inside the swage: you can't always see it, but you can feel it. Run your hand over the wire for about 100mm to 150mm above the swage. Push each strand in turn: if it moves, it is broken. If you are in port, have the wire and the opposite wire replaced. We replace in pairs to keep the rig balance correct.
Check the shrouds. Look at the mast, boom and spreaders and the areas where anything joins, exits or is just attached. It should all be smooth with no cracks. All fastenings must be tight and secure.
Key rings. It is essential that these are taped up so that anything passing over them (ropes, clothing, sails, etc) does not catch on them and pull them open.
Lubrication. All moving parts should be able to move! If they don't, start with hot water. They may be just seized up by salt and general dirt. If this doesn't work, move onto penetrating fluids. Lastly, dismantle the item.
Winches require looking after. Dismantle the winch. Lay the parts out on a clean cloth in the order of removal. Thoroughly clean each piece. Check its condition, look for cracks and chips. Replace any part that is damaged, paying particular attention to the springs and pawls. Smear a thin coating of winch or gear grease onto all the surfaces, regardless of whether they come into contact with another part. Reassemble. Test. When carrying out the winch service, always replace the springs with new ones. Each spring is very small and only costs about 35p.
Check the boom. The part most often found at fault on a boom is the nylon wear washer that goes between the boom gooseneck toggle and the mast bracket. You may not have one; it will have worn away! Check all of the fittings that are attached to the boom.
The spinnaker pole. Make sure that the piston ends are freely moving. Check the trip lines for chafe. If you have a telescopic pole, make certain that the telescopic section slides freely and that the locking parts are in good condition.
The boom preventer. When sailing downwind, there is a risk of an unintentional gybe. You should use a boom preventer line. This line must be led from the aft end of the boom forward through a block and back aft. If you place the line further forward on the boom, you will break the boom if you broach. It will also help when the boat is rolling in a big swell and/or light winds.
Wire cutters. When the worst happens and the rig has fallen down, you need a really good set of wire cutters (not bolt croppers). Go to see your local rigger and look at his cutters. Try them on an old piece of wire that is the same diameter as your largest wire, then imagine that the deck is rolling about. Are you or your crew strong enough to use them? These aren't cheap to buy, but are an essential safety item. Remember, a mast can quickly knock a hole through the side of a yacht: either get the mast back on deck quickly so that you can make a jury rig, or get rid of it.
Rigging repairs at sea. As soon as you notice a problem with the standing rigging, make the problem side the lee side of the rig. Brace the mast with spare halyards and then drop your sails. Do not let your sail flog. There are three main methods of repair. Carry a spare set of rigging; carry some lengths of wire and a supply of bulldog grips; use these to bridge the damaged area, or carry a set of Sta-Lok rigging repair terminals.
Always wear a helmet when climbing a mast at sea.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01sj1395117
Title: Novel Approaches to Cross-Coupling Enabled by Copper and Iron Metallaphotoredox Catalysis
Authors: Lavagnino, Marissa
Advisors: MacMillan, David W. C.
Contributors: Chemistry Department
Keywords: bimolecular homolytic substitution
C-N bond formation
halogen atom abstraction
metallaphotoredox catalysis
photoredox catalysis
Subjects: Organic chemistry
Abstract: Transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling is among the most robust and versatile methods for carbon–carbon bond formation; thus, it has become an indispensable tool for organic molecule construction as well as structural diversification. Cross-coupling mechanisms generally consist of a set number of polar, two-electron elementary steps that are thermally accessible to catalytic metal complexes in their ground electronic states. This paradigm, though modular and enabling, is unable to facilitate certain valuable transformations due to the limitations of these elementary steps.Over the past ten years, the convenient access to reactive organic radicals provided by light-absorbing catalysts, in combination with the robust single-electron chemistry of first-row transition metals, has provided a distinct approach to mechanistically avoid challenging steps within cross-coupling. This field, termed metallaphotoredox catalysis, has revolutionized the development of carbon–carbon or –heteroatom bond-forming reactions. Herein are described three studies in which novel reaction pathways circumvent long-standing mechanistic challenges that have historically limited the synthetic utility of transition metal-catalyzed cross-coupling. Chapter 2 describes the arylation of N-heterocyclic nucleophiles accomplished by a halogen abstraction-radical capture sequence that removes the need for oxidative addition by copper, enabling a room temperature Ullmann-Goldberg coupling. Chapter 3 discloses a biomimetic C(sp3)–C(sp3) cross-coupling of redox-active esters and alkyl bromides to form quaternary carbon centers via iron porphyrin catalysis. Detailed studies support the proposal of C–C bond formation via a key bimolecular homolytic displacement step, which circumvents a challenging tertiary alkyl reductive elimination. Chapter 4 details a mechanistically novel approach to the cross-electrophile coupling of tertiary and primary alkyl bromides, employing iron porphyrin-photoredox dual catalysis to form quaternary carbon centers through successive polar and radical displacement mechanisms.
URI: http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dsp01sj1395117
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We know Apple is set to launch Apple Watch Nike+ sales on October 28th, to go with existing Series 1 and Series 2 models. These are the only offerings the Cupertino tech giant has for the smartwatch. However, could there potentially be a new model in the pipeline? Or maybe some kind of special accessory that Apple has yet to announce?
It seems as if Apple is planning another major device launch soon after a new, mysterious device was spotted on the company's online store, according to a report from 9to5Mac.
References to an "Apple Watch Victory," alongside the standard edition of the wearable device, have been noted by several readers on Apple's website today, hinting at some previously unknown model of Apple Watch.
The specific mentions of the Apple Watch Victory were initially discovered in an AppleCare+ support page for the United Arab Emirates, displaying warranty options for the Apple Watch and the mysterious Victory model.
These references to the model have since been removed from the website by Apple, but not before rumours spread like wildfire that the company is planning on launching a new Apple Watch model soon.
These rumors, however, are being shot down, as comparisons have since been made with the same AppleCare+ page for other countries that list Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Nike+ in place of the Victory model.
Many have said that it is highly unlikely that the Apple Watch Victory name is nothing more than that, a name. It may have been a codename or alternate name that Apple was thinking of for its smartwatch collaboration with Nike. Alas, the Victory name aligns perfectly with Nike, as the latter is the goddess of victory in Greek mythology.


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Companies expect to make £900 million from London's tube infrastructure
Published Sat 19 Oct 2002
THE COMPANIES due to take over the infrastructure of London's tube under the government's PPP privatisation scheme expect to get a 500 percent return on their investment. The figure comes from a study by the Labour Research Department.
Brian Staples is chair of Tube Lines, one of the three consortia. He is also chief executive of Amey, one of the companies involved. He has told shareholders Amey expects to get £10 million a year for the duration of its 30-year contract. The firm will make £300 million in all on its £60 million investment. Staples also expects to cash in on fees for seconding Amey staff to Tube Lines, as well as by selling 'services and products' to London Underground.
The Tube Lines consortium overall expects to get £900 million return on a £180 million investment. Brian Staples has already been awarded a 23.7 percent rise, bringing his salary to £612,000, not including share options and other perks.
THE GOVERNMENT is pressing ahead with the privatisation plan for the tube just as public sector finance directors and accountants say the Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is a waste of money. A study by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants found that some 57 percent did not believe PFI is value for money. Almost 60 percent believed PFI schemes were pushed through without proper comparison with what could be built in the public sector.
Sat 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 BST


Daniel Hessey discovered the dharma in 1973 through Trungpa Rinpoche's book Meditation in Action and moved to Tail of the Tiger (now Karmê Chöling) the following year. He has lived in Shambhala communities — Karmê Chöling, Shambhala Mountain Center, and Marpa House -- for the majority of his adult life. He served as co-director of what is now Shambhala Mountain Center from 1985 to 1992, and served on its Board of Directors for five years. He has taught the Shambhala dharma extensively in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. Before becoming an acharya, he served for two years as shastri for Shambhala Mountain Center and Fort Collins.


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2020 and 2021 Kalkaska Citizens and Businesses of the Year Honored at Community Event
Pictured (from left to right): John Roberts, Patty Cox, Tom Holka, Christine McCool, and Meagan Williams // Photo credit: Courtney Kent Photography
The 2020 and 2021 Kalkaska Citizens and Businesses of the Year were honored at the Kalkaska Community Event hosted by the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Railroad Square Pavilion.
The event celebrated local residents and businesses who positively contribute to the Kalkaska area community. Award winners for 2020 included Earth's Garden Natural Foods, owned by Christine McCool, for Business of the Year and Patty Cox as Citizen of the Year. Award winners for 2021 included McDonald's, owned by the Holka Family, for Business of the Year, John Roberts as Citizen of the Year, and a special one-time Memorial Award honoring Michael Ascione for his impact on the Kalkaska community.
The winners shared their reactions to receiving their awards with the Community Foundation:
"I love my customers. I love my business. I love my community!" said Christine McCool, owner of Earth's Garden.
"The reason I love this community is because of the people. I had a rewarding career at the schools and enjoy seeing my past students come into my son's store, Lodi Trading, where I now work and help out at," said Patty Cox, former Kalkaska County Commissioner for District #7.
"Over the past few years I've had the privilege to work with many Community Foundation affiliates. It's a true honor to be recognized by a group of folks and an organization I admire so much," said John Roberts, Director of Kalkaska County Library.
"Thank you for the recognition for the Business of the Year. I am proud and honored to be selected. We will continue to do our part today and in the future," said Tom Holka, owner of McDonald's Kalkaska.
"One of Mike's core beliefs was that one individual cannot create large scale improvements to a society on their own . . . Mike would have wanted this wonderful honor to be shared with the many unnamed people who worked hard and with dedication to improve the lives of the members of this community," said Jeanne, Marina, and Alex Ascione, family of Mike Ascione.
The community event also recognized the 2021 Miss Kalkaska scholarship recipient, Meagan Williams, a former Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council member. All event registrations supported the Community Foundation's Endowment for Kalkaska Area, a permanent fund dedicated to supporting the Kalkaska community. To learn more about the Community Foundation's impact in Kalkaska County, visit: www.gtrcf.org/kalkaska.
Pictured (from left to right): Jeanne and Marina Ascione // Photo credit: Courtney Kent Photography
Pictured (from left to right): Janet Sieting, Andi Halpin, Cash Cook, Cari Jo Roberts, and Rachael Birgy (Community Foundation Kalkaska Board Directors) // Photo credit: Courtney Kent Photography
Ron Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund
Ron Smith was an ardent supporter of Suttons Bay High School and its athletic teams and was quick to greet everyone with a smile. He and his wife Marie did not miss a game his stepsons played in and they could still be found at the football field on Friday nights long after their sons' graduations. He was also a beloved community member, quick to greet everyone who stopped by with a smile, and was always willing to talk Norsemen sports regardless of wins and losses.
Through this scholarship, Ron's memory lives on through Suttons Bay High School graduates as they pursue success at the next level, whatever that may be and in all challenges they may face.


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Bylaws of The Vermont Council on the Arts, Inc.
1.1 Name. The name of the corporation is The Vermont Council on the Arts, Inc., hereinafter referred to as the "Corporation."
1.2 Mission. The mission of the Corporation is to cultivate and advance the arts and creativity throughout Vermont.
1.3 Location of Office. The Corporation's offices are located at 136 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont, or in such location as the board of trustees may from time-to-time designate.
1.4 Seal. The board of trustees may adopt a corporate seal for the Corporation.
1.5 Powers. The powers of the Corporation, the board of trustees, and all matters concerning the conduct and regulation of the business of the Corporation, are subject to the relevant provisions of the Articles of Association, and of the Vermont Nonprofit Corporation Act.
1.6 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation will be from July 1 through June 30 of each year.
1.7 Bylaw Review. These bylaws shall be reviewed at least every five years.
1.8. Council Policies. These bylaws make reference to official policies, protocols, and processes of the Corporation, which shall be maintained in a central location by the staff.
2.1.1 Limits of Power. The board of trustees of the Corporation is empowered to exercise full power in the management and business of the Corporation, limited only by such federal and state statutes as may apply. In the performance of their duties, trustees are expected to reflect the perspective of the Corporation in its entirety.
2.1.2 Duties and Responsibilities. Trustees shall adhere to the Corporation's Trustee Compact, as adopted by the board of trustees.
2.1.3 Executive Director. In order to carry out the responsibilities of the Corporation, the board of trustees shall select, supervise, support, and annually evaluate the performance of an executive director. The Corporation shall employ such additional persons as may be required. These persons shall be hired by and shall report to the executive director.
2.2.1 Constitution of the board of trustees. The board of trustees shall consist of sixteen (16) to nineteen (19) trustees, which includes one (1) trustee appointed by the governor, serving at the governor's pleasure. The remaining trustees shall be elected by the board of trustees at the annual meeting. The governor, as ex officio, holds the final seat on the board.
2.2.2 Eligibility. Any person who is a resident of the state of Vermont when standing for election for his or her first term may stand for election as a trustee or may be appointed by the board of trustees to fill a vacant seat.
2.2.3 Trustee Term of Office.
2.2.3.1 Length of Term. Each elected trustee serves a term of office of three (3) years or until his/her successor is elected and qualified.
2.2.3.2 Renewal. Each trustee may stand for reelection for one (1) additional term of three (3) years. A trustee is ineligible to stand for reelection for at least one (1) full year upon completion of two (2) full terms (or six years) as a trustee. A trustee who has been appointed to an unexpired term may subsequently be elected for two (2) full terms.
2.2.3.3 Staggered Elections. Terms of trustees shall be set so that generally one third (1/3) of the terms will expire each year.
2.2.3.4 Vacancies. When a vacancy on the board exists mid-term, the board may elect a new trustee to fill the unexpired term. These elections will take place at a regular meeting of the board, with the nominee presented at least two weeks in advance of the meeting.
2.2.3.5 Resignation, Removal, and Absences. Resignation from the board must be in writing and received by the secretary. A trustee may be removed from the board for just cause, such as excessive absences, more than two unexcused absences from board meetings in a year, or other reasons by a three-fourths vote of the remaining trustees.
2.3.1 Nominations from the trustees. The Nominating Committee shall recommend a slate of nominees equal to the number of board vacancies open to election at each annual meeting. This recommendation shall be completed and presented to the board of trustees not less than thirty (30) days before the Corporation's annual meeting.
2.3.2 Election. Trustees shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Corporation.
3.1.1. Meetings, Notice, Quorum. The board shall meet at least quarterly, at an agreed-upon time and place. Board members will be sent written notice of meetings, at least two weeks in advance. A majority of trustees shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the board of trustees. Participation by telephone or other digital or electronic media is considered attendance for the purpose of constituting a quorum. Unless specified elsewhere in these bylaws or in the laws of the State of Vermont, a majority vote of trustees at a meeting where a quorum is present shall constitute an act of the board.
3.1.2 Annual Meeting. The board of trustees shall hold an annual meeting for the election of trustees, for the purpose of electing officers, and for transaction of other such business as may come before the meeting, and warned pursuant to the Vermont Open Meetings Law.
3.1.3 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called upon the request of the chair or upon request of one-third of the members of the board of trustees then serving in office.
3.1.4 Record of Meetings. The Corporation shall create complete and accurate minutes of the board of trustee meetings.
4.1.1 Chair. The chair shall preside over all board of trustee and Executive Committee meetings, represent the Corporation to the public, and identify and speak out on issues of concern to the Corporation. The chair shall appoint the chairs of all committees. The chair may serve as an ex officio, voting member of each committee. The chair shall perform whatever duties the board of trustees may from time to time assign.
4.1.2 Vice Chair. The vice chair shall fulfill the duties of chair in his/her absence. When the chair is absent or incapacitated the vice chair shall have the same power and duties as the chair when acting in that capacity; and shall perform whatever duties the board of trustees may from time-to-time assign.
4.1.3 Secretary. The secretary shall have charge of such books, documents and papers as the board of directors may determine; shall keep, or cause to be kept, a true and complete record of the meetings of the board of directors; shall give, or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the directors. Such books shall be open for inspection as provided by law. The secretary shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of secretary subject to the control of the board of trustees and shall perform other duties as may be prescribed by the board of trustees.
4.1.4 Treasurer. The treasurer shall have custody of all corporate funds, property and securities subject to such regulations as may be imposed by the trustees. The treasurer shall chair the finance committee, assist in the preparation of the budget, and make financial information available to board members and the public; keep, or cause to be kept, full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements and shall deposit, or cause to be deposited all corporate funds and other valuable effects in the name of and to the credit of the Corporation in a depository or depositories designated by the board of trustees. Corporate funds may be deposited only in banks or institutions which are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. The treasurer shall give to the chair or board, whenever they require it, an account of transactions as treasurer and of the financial condition of the Corporation and shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of treasurer, subject to the control of the board of trustees.
4.2 Election and Term of Service.
4.2.1 The officers shall be elected by the board of trustees, per a slate of officers prepared by the Governance Committee and presented by the Executive Committee. If the slate is not ratified, the chair will call for nominations from the floor. Based on any new nominations the Governance Committee shall compose a revised slate of officers, and present it to the trustees for a vote.
4.2.2 All officers shall hold office for a term of one (1) year or until their successors are elected and qualified. The chair may not serve more than two (2) successive terms in that office. All other officers may serve no more than three (3) consecutive terms. Each immediate past chair shall be eligible for appointment to an additional one (1) year term as a trustee following the year served as chair, if such year constituted a sixth (6th) year of service on the board.
4.3.1 General. If any office becomes vacant during an officer's term, the board of trustees shall elect a successor.
4.3.2 Resignation. An officer may resign by delivering a letter or electronic communication to the Corporation's office addressed to the senior-most officer of the Corporation. Such resignation shall become effective upon receipt unless otherwise stipulated in the text of the resignation.
4.3.3 Removal. An officer may be removed by a majority vote of the board of trustees for just cause (as per section 2.2.3.5 of these bylaws) after notice for such action has been issued and opportunity for fair hearing is given the officer in question.
5.1 Establishment. The board of trustees shall have three (3) standing committees (Executive, Finance, and Governance) and may, by resolution at any meeting of the board, designate additional standing and/or ad hoc committees it deems necessary to fulfill its functions. At the same time an ad hoc committee is established, the board shall designate its purpose and term of service.
5.2 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of four (4) officers and one (1) at-large trustee elected by the board of trustees. The immediate past president may serve as advisor in a nonvoting role. The Executive Committee shall be chaired by the chair of the board of trustees. The Executive Committee shall: 1) be empowered to act, with the authority of the board of trustees, upon all matters designated by the board; 2) oversee all operational functions of the Corporation between the regularly scheduled meetings of the full board of trustees; 3) annually review the functions (job descriptions) and performance and set the salary of the Executive Director, and oversee staff succession planning; and 4) approve the funding recommendations of grant panels as needed. Complete minutes of the Executive Committee's meetings shall be provided for the full board of trustees prior to the next meeting of the full board.
5.3 Finance Committee. This committee shall monitor and oversee all the Corporation's monetary and capital assets. In partnership with staff, this committee shall develop, propose, and monitor through monthly financial reports, the Corporation's annual Budget, reviewing any budget modifications during the fiscal year. This committee oversees the selection of independent auditors to conduct an annual audit of the organization's finances, meets with the auditors to receive the report, and arranges for the audit report to the board of trustees.
5.4 Governance Committee. The Governance Committee is responsible for ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and future viability of the board of trustees. The work of this committee revolves around the following five major areas: board roles and responsibilities, board composition, board knowledge, board effectiveness, and board leadership.
5.5 Committee Membership and Quorum. The chair, with consent of the board, may from time to time, appoint former trustees, and other constituents as members to committees. At any meeting of a committee a majority of the committee members serving on the committee shall constitute a quorum.
6.1 Indemnification. Every person who is or shall be or shall have been a trustee, officer, or employee of the Corporation and his/her personal representatives shall be indemnified by the Corporation against all costs and expenses reasonably incurred by or imposed upon him/her in connection with or resulting from any action, suit, or proceeding to which he/she may be made a party by reason of his/her being or having been a trustee, Officer or employee of the Corporation or of any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, except in relation to such matters as to which he/she shall finally be adjudicated in such action, suit, or proceeding to have acted in bad faith and to have been liable by reason of willful misconduct or willful misconduct in the performance of his/her duty as trustee, officer or employee. Costs and expenses of actions for which this Article provides indemnification shall include, among other things, attorney's fees, damages, and reasonable amount paid in settlement.
6.2 Conflict of Interest. Trustees shall annually sign and be bound by the Conflict of Interest Policy approved by the board.
6.3 Distribution of Assets. Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, the board of trustees shall, after paying (or making provision for payment of) all liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all of the assets of the Corporation as provided in the Article of Association and applicable law.
6.4 Procedure. Robert's Rules of Order shall be used as a guide to govern all meetings of the Corporation.
7.1 Review. The Governance Committee shall conduct a periodic review of these Bylaws.
7.2 Amendments. Notice of such intended action shall be stated in the notice of the meeting, sent to all trustees, not less than 30 days prior to the meeting. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed in whole or in part by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the majority of the board of trustees.


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The Innocence and Spontaneity of Not-Knowing.
by wsmystic in Science and Nonduality, Spirituality, Spontaneity Tags: Francis Lucille
Question and Answer Session with Francis Lucille from SAND16
Francis doesn't deliver a pre-planned presentation. He speaks instead in the spirit of the moment, answering questions from the audience from the innocence and spontaneity of not-knowing.
How to Manifest Miracles Now ~ Gabrielle Bernstein
by wsmystic in INSPIRATION, Miracles, Spontaneity, Surrender / Letting Go
Even if you're more than a dabbler in the art of manifesting, the skill — like any skill — can always be honed and improved. For the unfamiliar, manifesting is the practice of tuning your body and mind's energetic vibration to a high frequency. That may sound heady, but we're all beings of energy. When our energy vibrates at a low level we attract low-level circumstances. But when our energy is in a high vibration we attract positive outcomes.
To create powerful manifestations, we must believe in our desires. As Dr. Wayne Dyer says, "I'll see it when I believe it." Our faith carries powerful energy that supports the process of turning our dreams into our reality.
If you're ready to take your manifesting skills to the next level, first cultivate a greater sense of knowing with these three steps.
Step 1: Surrender
Get into the daily practice of surrendering your desires. Set daily intentions to release your attachment to the outcome and to release all expectations. This practice helps you get out of the way to let the Universe do her thing.
Step 2: Imagine
To manifest you must be able to feel the feeling of the experience before it even happens. How do you access this groovy feeling? It's simple, use your imagination! Sit in stillness and think your way into the experience that you want to create. Let your imagination guide you to tap into the images you want to see and the feelings you want to feel. Your imagination is your greatest resource for creating new experiences in your life. Spend five minutes a day practicing this imagination exercise.
Step 3: Feel like you're already there
In time, through the imagination process, you'll feel what it's like to experience your desires. Write down clearly what that feeling feels like. In your daily life, do whatever it takes to tap into that feeling. For instance, if you're manifesting more money, focus your attention on everything you already have to cultivate a sense of abundance. Or if you're manifesting a healthy body, make time to move more and energize yourself.
How to be a miracle worker: Gabrielle Bernstein at TEDxFiDiWomen
Featured in the New York Times Sunday Styles section as "a new role model", motivational speaker, life coach and author Gabrielle Bernstein is making her mark. Expanding the lexicon for the next generation spiritual seekers, Gabrielle is a #1 bestselling author of the book Add More ~ing to Your Life — A hip guide to happiness. September 2011 Gabrielle launches her second book, Spirit Junkie, A Radical Road to Self-Love and Miracles. In 2008 she launched her social networking site HerFuture.com for young women to find mentors. HerFuture's growing community exceeds 12,000 members.
Gabrielle has been featured in media outlets such as The New York Times Sunday Styles, ElLE, Oprah Radio, Marie Claire, Health, SELF, Women's Health, Glamour UK, Sunday Times UK, Forbes List: 20 Best Branded Women, Featured on the Cover Self-Made Magazine (top 50 Women in Business), CNN, Fox & Friends, PBS, Wall Street Journal, AdWeek, Sirius Satellite Radio. Gabrielle is a regular contributor for Metro, The Huffington Post, Beliefnet, Yourtango.com, TheDailyLove.com, PositivelyPositive.com, Intent.com, Crazysexylife.com, Feminist.com among others. She can also be seen riding around the East Village on a unicycle.
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Interview With Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
by wsmystic in Oneness, Spirituality, Spontaneity, wisdom, Yoga Tags: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
By: Philip Goldberg
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is an internationally known spiritual teacher whose Art of Living programs and humanitarian efforts have affected millions of lives. I had the opportunity to interview him during his recent visit to Los Angeles. Here are excerpts from that interview. (The photo was taken on a previous occasion.)
Q: The International Day of Yoga is June 21. Where will you be?
Sri Sri: New York. I'll be speaking at Lincoln Center. I think it's very much in the DNA of America to do yoga. It can bring health, sharpness of intellect, creativity, emotional stability and a broad vision, which America has always stood for. The U.S. is a very progressive country, very dynamic, very forward thinking.
Q: What would you like people to know about Yoga?
Sri Sri: Yoga is like a vast ocean. You can just go for a breeze, or you can go with an oil rig and drill for oil … Yoga offers many things to different people at many different levels–whatever they aspire for: union with the cosmic consciousness, or physical health, mental clarity, emotional stability, spiritual ecstasy — all this is part of yoga.
Q: Does it concern you that people think of Yoga only as asana [the familiar physical postures]?
Sri Sri: Not really, because at that moment that's what they understand. But once they start doing asana they start seeing there is something beyond that. If interest for meditation gets kindled, then they are on the right track. But if it stops at exercise … it's not bad, but they will not reach the goal.
Q: When people think of the classic eight limbs of Yoga…
Sri Sri: I knew you would ask about that. Unfortunately, people think the eight limbs are eight steps, one after another. You know, when a baby is born it's not that one limb develops after another. All the limbs develop simultaneously. The eight limbs of Yoga are so interconnected, if you pull one all the others will come along with it.
Q: Some people think you have to master the yamas and niyamas before you can do the others. [The yamas and niyamas — five behaviors to avoid and five to engage — constitute the first two limbs.]
Sri Sri: The limbs are not sequential, they are all together. The practice of the others contributes to the ability to observe the yamas and niyamas. When we teach meditation in prisons, we see that the moment they have a taste of meditation, their whole thought process and behavior pattern changes. They start on the path of non-violence. They become very truthful, and the tendencies to cheat disappear. So the yamas and niyamas start happening in people's life just when they begin meditation.
Q: How do your Art of Living programs fit into the eight limbs of classical Yoga?
Sri Sri: Yoga would be incomplete if even one limb is absent from it. All the eight limbs coexist. Our program is the same way. We do some asana, and some pranayama-breathing exercises-and meditation that leads to samadhi [the 8th limb; not a practice but a state of consciousness transcending thought].
Q: Dharana and dyana are the sixth and seventh limbs. How do you explain the subtle distinction between the two?
Sri Sri: One leads into the other. Dharana is having the attention on a particular thing, and dyana is how the mind from there dissolves into samadhi.
Q: A lot of people translate dharana as concentration.
Sri Sri: Absolutely not. Concentration is an outcome of meditation. Dharana is attention — not tension; in concentration there is tension [laughs].
Q: Have you run into opposition or resistance in the U.S.?
Sri Sri: In the beginning we had a lot of resistance, and prejudice. But it's much better now. Yoga is much more accepted. Today, car companies use meditation and yoga postures to sell their products.
Q: How is the acceptance of India's spiritual traditions in India itself, as the country modernizes?
Sri Sri: The younger generation is taking to it now. One generation previous was a little skeptical. The media also played a role. Now it's different. People see the practical benefit.
Q: There is a lot of concern in the press about the protection of religious minorities in India.
Sri Sri: I think the fear is unfounded. Minorities have always been in good favor in India. For centuries they have been protected. The people-to-people connection is very good. There is a certain amount of polarization for sure, but not to the extent that minorities should be afraid of anything.
Q: What about the conversion issue?
Sri Sri: I think conversion should be from head to heart, not from one religion to another religion. I feel people should become more spiritual — rise above the religious differences and come together in the spirit of vasudhaiv kutumbikam: The world is one family.
Source: Huffington Post
1.How has the exploration of consciousness evolved for you? 2. How can we understand consciousness? 3. Consciousness in Different Spiritual Traditions – Deepak Chopra
by wsmystic in Consciousness, Spontaneity Tags: Consciousness, Deepak Chopra
http://www.scienceandnonduality.com/
In this conversation Deepak Chopra shares with us his personal journey in the exploration of consciousness.
How can we understand consciousness? – Deepak Chopra
Consciousness in Different Spiritual Traditions – Deepak Chopra
In this conversation Deepak Chopra discusses consciousness through the lens of different spiritual traditions.
Are There Stages of Realization? – Rupert Spira
12 May 2015 1 Comment
by wsmystic in Advaita Vedanta, Awakening, Awareness, Non-duality, Reality, Science and Nonduality, Self-Realization, Spontaneity Tags: Rupert Spira
A conversation with Rupert Spira about the unfolding of his realization.
From an early age Rupert was deeply interested in the nature of Reality. For twenty years he studied the teachings of Ouspensky, Krishnamurti, Rumi, Shankaracharya, Ramana Maharshi, Nisargadatta and Robert Adams, until he met his teacher, Francis Lucille, twelve years ago. Francis introduced Rupert to the teaching of Jean Klein, Parmenides, Wei Wu Wei and Atmananda Krishnamenon and, more importantly, directly indicated to him the true nature of experience.
Rupert's first book is "The Transparency of Things," subtitled "Contemplating the Nature of Experience". His second book, "Presence Volume I The Art of Peace and Happiness and Presence Volume II The Intimacy of All Experience" has been currently released by Non-Duality Press. http://non-duality.rupertspira.com/
Sipping Tea in the Early Morning: A Little Sojourn with God ~ Richard Moss
by wsmystic in Awakening, Awareness, Consciousness, Spontaneity Tags: Richard Moss
Richard speaks spontaneously of his morning contemplative practice and invites you to travel with him to the place where we are all one.
Listen to an audio here
Exploring Non-local Consciousness
by wsmystic in Consciousness, Science and Nonduality, Spontaneity
Exploring Non-local Consciousness with Dean Radin (Senior Scientist at IONS), Neil Theise (Professor of Pathology and of Medicine), Julia Mossbridge (Cognitive Neuroscientist), John Hagelin (Quantum Physicist) and Rudolph Tanzi (Professor of Neurology, Harvard University), moderated by Cassandra Vieten (President of IONS)
This superstar interdisciplinary panel will engage some of the very latest thinking and evidence for why it is becoming increasingly impossible to reduce consciousness to brain processes alone. We will ask questions like: How is it possible that we can access information at a distance and into the future? What is the relationship between unconsciousness processing and nonlocal consciousness? If our mind is locked inside of our skull, what accounts for mind-matter interactions? And what are the boundaries of the body anyway? And how can we learn to "use our brain" instead of having "our brain use us?"
On free will, emotions, freedom and more, Q&A with Francis Lucille
by wsmystic in Advaita Vedanta, Awakening, Awareness, Consciousness, Non-duality, Spirituality, Spontaneity Tags: Francis Lucille
"We are the eyes of the one single seer and this seer is freedom itself."
This video is the Q&A meeting with Francis Lucille at SAND14, San Jose, CA
Francis Lucille is a spiritual teacher of the tradition of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality). He became a disciple of Jean Klein, a French Advaita teacher whom he met in 1975. This was the beginning of a close association that lasted until the death of his friend and spiritual master in 1998. Jean Klein's own guru, "Panditji" Rao, whom he met in India in the nineteen-fifties, was a college professor in Bengalore who taught Sanskrit and belonged to a lineage of traditional Advaita Vedanta teachers. For more information about Francis Lucille please visit: http://www.francislucille.com
Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic ~ Adyashanti (Author)
by wsmystic in Christianity, Consciousness, Divinity, Jesus Christ, Spontaneity, Transcendance Tags: Adyashanti, BuddhaAtTheGasPump
The story of Jesus has not waned in its power to change lives. Yet today, even though the majority of us grew up in a culture suffused by the mythos of Jesus, many of us feel disconnected from the essence and vitality of his teachings. With Resurrecting Jesus, Adyashanti invites us to rediscover the life and teachings of Jesus as a direct path to what may be the most radical of transformations: spiritual awakening.
Jesus crossed all of the boundary lines that separated the people of his time because he viewed the world from the perspective of what unites us, not what divides us. In Resurrecting Jesus, Adya asks us to consider the man known as Jesus as a model of enlightened engagement with the world. He examines the story of Jesus from his birth to the Resurrection to reveal how the central events in Jesus' life parallel the stages of awakening that we may be called to experience ourselves. Adya then illuminates five central archetypes of the Jesus story—Peter, John, Mary Magdalene, Judas, and Pontius Pilate—and the key insights they hold about the way we might relate to the spiritual impulse within. Our journey concludes with an inspiring call to "live the Christ" in a way that is unique to each one of us.
"When the eternal and the human meet," writes Adya, "that's where love is born—not through escaping our humanity or trying to disappear into transcendence, but through finding that place where they come into union." Resurrecting Jesus is a book for realizing this union in your own life, from one moment to the next, with heart and mind wide open to the mystery that lives inside us all.
Adyashanti is an American-born spiritual teacher devoted to serving the awakening of all beings. His teachings are an open invitation to stop, inquire, and recognize what is true and liberating at the core of all existence. His books include Emptiness Dancing, The End of Your World, True Meditation, The Way of Liberation, and Falling into Grace.
Asked to teach in 1996 by his Zen teacher of 14 years, Adyashanti offers teachings that are free of any tradition or ideology. "The Truth I point to is not confined within any religious point of view, belief system, or doctrine, but is open to all and found within all." For more information, please visit adyashanti.org.
Adyashanti & Francis Bennett on "Resurrecting Jesus" – Buddha at the Gas Pump Interview
Adyashanti, author of The Way of Liberation: A Practical Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment, Resurrecting Jesus, True Meditation, and The End of Your World, is an American-born spiritual teacher devoted to serving the awakening of all beings. His teachings are an open invitation to stop, inquire, and recognize what is true and liberating at the core of all existence.
Asked to teach in 1996 by his Zen teacher of 14 years, Adyashanti offers teachings that are free of any tradition or ideology. "The Truth I point to is not confined within any religious point of view, belief system, or doctrine, but is open to all and found within all."
He teaches throughout North America and Europe, offering satsangs, weekend intensives, silent retreats, and a live internet radio broadcast.
Website: http://adyashanti.org
Francis Bennett was an ordinary, sociable young man who answered the call to a life of spiritual adventure as a contemplative in the monastery of the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly known as Trappists. Thomas Merton, the pioneering Christian mystic of the 20th Century, was Francis' inspiration and it was Merton's influence that led Francis to explore the deepest reality of being, within the frameworks of Christianity, Buddhism, Advaita Vedanta and non-duality. Francis has worked with the sick and dying in parishes, hospitals and hospices, since he moved away from the monastic life. In 2010, while in the middle of mass, there came what Francis describes as, "a radical perceptual shift in consciousness", which made it clear that the pure awareness at the heart of all is no different from the presence of God, which he had been seeking outside himself for so long.
Website: http://findinggraceatthecenter.com
Adyashanti – My heartcore in Christianity?
Great talk from a retreat at Garrison with Adyashanti.
Innocence and Spontaneity of Not-Knowing ~ Francis Lucille
by wsmystic in Advaita Vedanta, Awareness, Consciousness, Innocence, Spirituality, Spontaneity Tags: Francis Lucille
Advaita Teacher
Francis Lucille is a spiritual teacher of the tradition of Advaita Vedanta (non-duality). He became a disciple of Jean Klein, a French Advaita teacher whom he met in 1975. This was the beginning of a close association that lasted until the death of his friend and spiritual master in 1998. Jean Klein's own guru, "Panditji" Rao, whom he met in India in the nineteen-fifties, was a college professor in Bengalore who taught Sanskrit and belonged to a lineage of traditional Advaita Vedanta teachers. http://www.francislucille.com


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Peter Greste's young Irish cellmate "very depressed", say family
The family of an Irish teenager held in the same prison cell as Peter Greste have spoken of their anguish at his potential death sentence.
Ibrahim Halawa, from Dublin, was 17 and on holiday in August 2013 when he was caught up in Egypt's sweeping military crackdown on protests. Now 19, he is in prison in Cairo awaiting trial as an adult alongside 493 other prisoners, on largely identical charges. Mr Halawa and his 493 co-defendants face execution if convicted.
Mr Halawa had been sharing a cell in Tora prison with Mr Greste before the Al Jazeera journalist was freed on Monday. He has detailed repeated abuse during his 2-year detention; in one letter, he described how armed prison guards raided his cell, saying "we were stripped naked one by one" and sexually assaulted, before officers stood on their backs and beat them with sticks. One officer, he said "picked up a metal chain and whipped my shoulder, taking my back with it."
Mr Halawa is due to appear in court this Sunday (8th), but previous hearings in the mass trial have been postponed amid chaotic scenes in the courtroom. At one hearing late last year, the 494 defendants could not fit into the makeshift courthouse, and were reportedly beaten by prison guards when they complained.
Nosayba Halawa, Mr Halawa's sister, visited him on Monday and told The Times: "We tried to put in a deportation request like Peter [Greste] three months ago and nothing has happened. My brother is going downhill fast. He is very depressed, he barely speaks to his cellmates."
Mr Halawa has reported being told by prison guards that he will be executed, and that his "European passport" will not save him.
Commenting, Maya Foa, director of the death penalty team at Reprieve, which is assisting Mr Halawa, said: "Peter Greste's release is a welcome move, but it speaks volumes about Egypt's commitment to justice that the teenager who shared his cell is being tried as an adult alongside 493 people – all facing potential death sentences. If the Egyptian authorities are serious about human rights and due process, they must stop these farcical 'mass trials', and free Ibrahim Halawa and the many hundreds like him. The international community must keep up the pressure until this wave of repression is called to a halt."
1. For further information, please contact Reprieve's press office: +44 (0) 207 553 8160 / alice [DOT] gillham [AT] reprieve [DOT] org [DOT] uk
2. A hearing for the 494 defendants, including Mr Halawa, is expected to take place this Sunday (8th) at the Tora prison complex in Cairo.
3. Further background on Ibrahim Halawa's case can be found here.
Ali Babitu Kololo
Father of two tortured and sentenced to death
Haroon Gul


locomente...: Thank you - A 10,000 times!!!
Thank you - A 10,000 times!!!
All these queries and talks have become a part of my routine life.
My life has been revolving around this little baby of mine – my blog!
It's a little above four months and I feel like a writer.
I really don't know if I am good or bad writer.
But, I feel happy that I am writing something.
And, I am feeling overwhelmed because my blog has crossed 10,000 views.
I may be really addicted or rather crazy to the core.
But, I enjoy keeping a watch on the tiny steps made my blog.
I like to acknowledge the fact that my blog is progressing.
I feel awesome when I thank my readers for reading my posts.
I feel happier when I thank the World for suffocating me by giving a plethora of thoughts.
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Thank you Locomente. I am thanking myself; the crazy mind embedded in me!


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