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Biografia
Ultimo di quattro fratelli, studiò all'Università di Stanford e in seguito alla Juilliard School di New York. Debutta nel 1989 con il ruolo del detective Winston Blake nella serie tv Kojak; nello stesso anno recita per la prima volta sul grande schermo in Glory - Uomini di gloria.

Ha preso parte a molti film, come Schegge di paura, Bus in viaggio, City of Angels - La città degli angeli e Frequency - Il futuro è in ascolto, ma è noto soprattutto per il ruolo del detective Frank Pembleton nella serie tv Homicide. Successivamente ha partecipato ai film Poseidon, I Fantastici 4 e Silver Surfer e The Mist.

A partire dal 2013 interpreta il Capitano Raymond Holt nella sitcom poliziesca Brooklyn Nine-Nine, vincitrice di due Golden Globes.

Vita privata
Dal 1991 è sposato con l'attrice Ami Brabson, da cui ha avuto tre figli: Michael (1992), Isaiah (1996) e John Wesley (2003).

Filmografia parziale

Attore

Cinema
 Glory - Uomini di gloria (Glory), regia di Edward Zwick (1989)
 Impatto imminente (Striking Distance), regia di Rowdy Herrington (1993)
 Schegge di paura (Primal Fear), regia di Gregory Hoblit (1996)
 Bus in viaggio (Get on the Bus), regia di Spike Lee (1996)
 City of Angels - La città degli angeli (City of Angels), regia di Brad Silberling (1998)
 Ladri per la pelle (Thick as Thieves) (1999)
 È una pazzia (It's the Rage), regia di James D. Stern (1999)
 Frequency - Il futuro è in ascolto (Frequency), regia di Gregory Hoblit (2000)
 Un gran giorno per morire (A Better Way to Die), regia di Scott Wiper (2000)
 Duets, regia di Bruce Paltrow (2000)
 Poseidon, regia di Wolfgang Petersen (2006)
 Live! - Ascolti record al primo colpo (Live!), regia di Bill Guttentag (2007)
 I Fantastici 4 e Silver Surfer (Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer), regia di Tim Story (2007)
 The Mist, regia di Frank Darabont (2007)
 Passengers - Mistero ad alta quota (Passengers), regia di Rodrigo García (2008)
 Salt, regia di Phillip Noyce (2010)
 The Baytown Outlaws - I fuorilegge (The Baytown Outlaws), regia di Barry Battles (2012)
 The Gambler, regia di Rupert Wyatt (2014)
 Anche io (She Said), regia di Maria Schrader (2022)

Televisione
 Homicide (Homicide, Life on the Street) – serie TV, 100 episodi (1993-1998)
 Law & Order  – serie TV, episodio Baltimora e New York (Charm City) (1996)
 Una partita per la libertà (Passing glory) – film TV, regia di Steve James (1999)
 Soldier's Girl – film TV, regia di Frank Pierson (2003)
 Hack – serie TV, 40 episodi (2002-2004)
 Thief - Il professionista – miniserie TV, 6 episodi (2006)
 Andromeda (The Andromeda Strain) - miniserie TV, 4 episodi (2008)
 Men of a Certain Age – serie TV, 22 episodi (2009-2011)
 Dr. House - Medical Division (House, M.D.) – serie TV, 4 episodi (2011-2012)
 Last Resort – serie TV, 13 episodi (2012-2013)
 Law & Order - Unità vittime speciali (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) – serie TV, 5 episodi (2011-2013)
 Brooklyn Nine-Nine – serie TV, 110 episodi (2013-2021)
 The Good Fight – serie TV, 10 episodi (2022)

Doppiatore
 Spirit - Il ribelle (Spirit Untamed), regia di Elaine Bogan (2021)
BoJack Horseman-Serie TV, 6 episodi

Riconoscimenti
Golden Globe
 2001 – Candidatura per il miglior attore in una serie drammatica per Boston Hospital
 2007 – Candidatura per il miglior attore in una mini-serie o film per la televisione per Thief - Il professionista

Screen Actors Guild Award
 2015 – Candidatura per il miglior cast in una serie commedia per Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Primetime Emmy Awards
 1998 - Migliore attore protagonista in una serie drammatica - Homicide
 2006 - Migliore attore protagonista in una miniserie o film - Thief - Il professionista (Thief)

Doppiatori italiani
Nelle versioni in italiano dei suoi film, Andre Braugher è stato doppiato da:
 Stefano Mondini in Boston Hospital, Poseidon, I Fantastici 4 e Silver Surfer, The Mist, Andromeda, Dr. House - Medical Division, Anche io
 Massimo Corvo in City of Angels - La città degli angeli, Live! - Ascolti record al primo colpo, Passengers - Mistero ad alta quota, Law & Order - Unità vittime speciali, The Baytown Outlaws - I fuorilegge, Last Resort
 Paolo Buglioni in Frequency - Il futuro è in ascolto, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
 Simone Mori in Homicide, Homicide - The Movie
 Angelo Nicotra in Schegge di paura
 Antonio Sanna in Impatto imminente
 Dario Oppido in Thief - Il professionista
 Francesco Pannofino in Glory - Uomini di gloria
 Luca Ward in Duets
 Massimo Lodolo in Una partita per la libertà
 Mauro Magliozzi in The Gambler
 Paolo Marchese in Law & Order - I due volti della giustizia
 Roberto Draghetti in New Girl
 Saverio Indrio in Law & Order - Unità vittime speciali (ep. 16x21)
 Alberto Angrisano in The Good Fight
Da doppiatore è stato sostituito da:
 Alberto Angrisano in Spirit - Il ribelle
 Alessandro Rossi in BoJack Horseman

Altri progetti

Collegamenti esterni

Primetime Emmy al miglior attore protagonista in una serie drammatica
Primetime Emmy al miglior attore protagonista in una miniserie o film TV

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'Star Wars: Episode 7': Luke Skywalker Story Details Revealed?
by Ben Kendrick
It's been over a year since Mark Hamill confirmed that he was in talks to reprise his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in the next Star Wars film. In the meantime, the actor (along with co-star Carrie Fisher) got back into fighting shape - and appeared in an official production photo unveiling the film's principle cast. Nevertheless, unlike a few other high profile films coming in 2015, leaked set images have revealed very little about the core Star Wars: Episode 7 storyline - leaving many to wonder exactly where director J.J. Abrams intends to take viewers for their next adventure in that Galaxy Far, Far.
Amidst a constant stream of unsubstantiated rumors, Skywalker's role in the film remains a topic of frequent debate and without any official images of the actor in costume, fan speculation has been running wild. Now, following Disney's reveal of the Episode 7 subtitle "The Force Awakens" a new rumor has begun to circulate regarding Skywalker's arc in the film - one that, though unverified, gels with prior reports.
It goes without saying that should this latest Star Wars: Episode 7 report turn out to be true, it would represent a MAJOR SPOILER for anyone that is hoping to go into The Force Awakens without prior knowledge. So, if you are avoiding spoilers - click away now.
The latest piece of potential Star Wars: Episode 7 story spoilers comes from the site Making Star Wars - who posted a lengthy breakdown of Skywalker's arc in The Force Awakens. The site doesn't just reveal where the Jedi Master will be at the start of the movie, they go on to layout the character's entire journey throughout the film - even hinting at where he'll end up by the time the credits roll.
That said, before we share the full breakdown, it should be made clear that Making Star Wars cites their source as "friends in the know about the next Star Wars film" - without any clear details about how closely these friends are affiliated with the production. For that reason, we suggest taking the following report with a major grain of salt for now - though certain aspects definitely vibe with prior (and more official) sources.
You can read the entire account over at Making Star Wars - or check out major highlights that we've pulled below:
Luke Skywalker does something amazing with the Force. He's really powerful, more of "wizard than lightsaber wielding warrior." Basically, Luke Skywalker has a "Force Unleashed" moment and realizes he might be bad for the universe. The aftermath of that event is difficult for Luke.
For these reasons, to protect the galaxy and himself, Luke retreats into self-imposed exile for many years.
Skywalker becomes somewhat deranged in his seclusion. He is consumed by his fear that if he should return to "society" his power could be misused, he could be manipulated, and he may accidentally hurt the ones he loves.
He can't always control the power. While he sits in a meditative state, he levitates things unconsciously and he's not always in complete control and he's never sure if he's doing the will of the Force or acting on his own passions. Luke is seeing the past, the present, the future, "old friends long gone" and other things that prey upon his sanity.
Luke Skywalker is described as "creepy and frightening in appearance" because you supposedly can see "the fire in his eyes" behind his grizzled appearance during some scenes.
For most of Luke's appearance in Star Wars: Episode VII, it is questionable if his madness will result in evil. Not even those that have known him for most of his life know if he's sane or not anymore.
However, the villain and the new hero both draw Skywalker out and he's forced to intervene in the galactic conflict.
By the last act of the film, it is clear where Luke falls on spectrum of good and evil.
Previously, we had heard rumors that Skywalker would have turned into an evil cyborg (he already has a robotic hand after all) in the time between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens but most fans dismissed the report without too much thought - given its similarities to the story of Anakin Skywalker (not to mention turning a beloved hero into a "frightening" villain).
In the cultural consciousness, Anakin started out as a villain (one that eventually finds redemption) before George Lucas went back and explored his origins in the prequels. Luke, on the other hand, is firmly established as a hero for both kids and classic fans - albeit a hero that has always feared he will fall prey to the Dark Side like his father. After all, "Fear is the path to the dark side. Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering."
For that reason, the new report is especially interesting and, in spite of thin hearsay as a source, seems to not only lay out an interesting arc for the character - it also manages to help make sense of less believable rumors. What if the "evil cyborg Luke" rumor was based on out-of-context reports that Luke's physical appearance would have changed (read: appear "creepy" with "fiery eyes") and concept art featuring a separate cybernetic villain? If so, subsequent word of mouth spun out a story that is only partly accurate: Luke's exile has changed him physically and mentally - leaving him teetering on the fence between light and dark.
After all, fearing that he will be manipulated like Anakin is a sensible extension of themes and storylines that were already established in Luke's first three film appearances - as well as providing the iconic hero and opportunity to once again choose a different and better path. If he was just an evil cyborg, Hamill would have been brought back just to be a shock to the audience - whereas years of exile and fear give him an actual arc to explore (and a continued role in the story going forward).
As for what villain (and which new hero) will draw Luke out of exile, we'll have to wait for further details but the possibility of a tortured and twisted version Skywalker, once again wrestling with his fear, is definitely intriguing.
NEXT: Does The Force Awakens Subtitle Prove Rumors True?
Star Wars: Episode 7 - The Force Awakens opens in theaters on December 18th, 2015.
Follow me on Twitter @benkendrick for any future updates on Star Wars, as well as movie, TV, and gaming news.
Source: Making Star Wars (via io9)
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BASKETBALL: ELLESMERE Port Panthers' sensational 21-match un-beaten run saw them storm to the Winter League title in Manchester.
BASKETBALL: ELLESMERE Port Panthers' sensational 21-match un-beaten run saw them storm to the Winter League title in Manchester.
The junior side, comprising primary school youngsters aged between 7-11, finished top of their round-robin group before clinching victory in the play-off games.
Panthers won 19 matches in succession over the course of the season against sides from across Manchester, which secured them a semi-final appearance against fourth-placed Ladybarn Primary School.
They proved to be no match for the Panthers who romped to a 55-16 victory to set up a final showdown with St John's Ninjas.
Once again Panthers produced a fine display and clinched the title with a 49-36 triumph in front of over 30 parents and supporters who made the trip over from the Port.
Head coach Carl Jones said: 'We've got a very good side and it's been some achievement to go the whole season undefeated.
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The Senate is heading toward a showdown with President Trump Donald John TrumpThorny part of obstruction of justice is proving intent, that's a job for Congress Obama condemns attacks in Sri Lanka as 'an attack on humanity' Schiff rips Conway's 'display of alternative facts' on Russian election interference MORE over Saudi Arabia following last month's killing of Washington Post contributor Jamal Khashoggi.
Senators are expected to force a vote as soon as this week to end U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's military campaign in Yemen, marking the first test of the U.S.-Saudi relationship in Congress since the journalist's slaying.
If supporters are able to pass the resolution, it would be a significant break from Trump, who signaled last week that he is standing by the Saudi government.
Defense Secretary James Mattis James Norman MattisTrump learns to love acting officials Shanahan says he's 'never favored' Boeing as acting Defense chief Trump moves to install loyalists MORE and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Michael (Mike) Richard PompeoUS downplays North Korea's saber rattling Overnight Defense: Pompeo rejects North Korean call for him to leave negotiations | Trump talk with rebel Libyan general raises eyebrows | New setback to Taliban talks The Hill's 12:30 Report: Dems face tricky balancing act after Mueller report MORE are scheduled to brief senators at 11 a.m. Wednesday, when they are expected to face a closed-door grilling as they try to persuade lawmakers to oppose the resolution.
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Corker Robert (Bob) Phillips CorkerPollster says Trump unlikely to face 'significant' primary challenge GOP gets used to saying 'no' to Trump Democrats introduce bill to rein in Trump on tariffs MORE (R-Tenn.) predicted that unless the administration can show that Saudi Arabia will pay a "price," the resolution will likely have the votes needed to at least start debate.
"For people that want to speak to the issue of Yemen and Saudi Arabia and there's no way otherwise to do it, this could turn out to be an appealing way," said Corker, who later added that he "might well" vote to advance the resolution if the administration does not outline what steps it is taking.
Getting the legislation over the first hurdle, which will likely be a Republican motion to table it, would mark a political U-turn from March, when the Senate blocked the resolution. That measure called on Trump to withdraw any troops in "or affecting" Yemen within 30 days unless they are fighting al Qaeda.
At the time, supporters fell six votes short after the administration exerted a full-court lobbying effort to try to buy itself more time to show progress with Saudi Arabia. But frustration on Capitol Hill has boiled over in the aftermath of Khashoggi's killing and sparked a growing foreign policy divide between congressional Republicans and the White House.
Supporters are stopping short of predicting success but say they feel more confident about their chances after previous votes were viewed as largely symbolic efforts to weigh in on foreign policy.
Ten Democrats voted to table the resolution in March. Murphy said they had flipped some of those lawmakers to supporting it.
Senators want CIA chief Gina Haspel, who examined Turkish evidence on the killing, to attend Wednesday's briefing, but she is not slated to. The CIA has reportedly concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's death. But Trump pushed back on that notion last week.
"No, no, they didn't conclude. I'm sorry. No, they didn't conclude. They did not come to a conclusion. They have feelings certain ways. I have the report," he said.
Sen. Bob Menendez Robert (Bob) MenendezWe can accelerate a cure for Alzheimer's The Hill's 12:30 Report: Manafort sentenced to total of 7.5 years in prison Acting Defense chief calls Graham an 'ally' after tense exchange MORE (N.J.), the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, said that without an intelligence community official speaking at Wednesday's briefing, he believes the Yemen resolution has a better shot of passing.
Several Republican senators who opposed the resolution in March are also remaining noncommittal about how they will vote. Sen. Jeff Flake Jeffrey (Jeff) Lane FlakePollster says Trump unlikely to face 'significant' primary challenge Trump gives nod to vulnerable GOP Sen. McSally with bill signing Flake opens up about threats against him and his family MORE (R-Ariz.), a vocal critic of Trump, said he is "inclined" to support it.
When the vote will take place has yet to be locked down. Senators warn that if they are able to get on the measure it could become a "wild, wild west" of amendment votes on any number of foreign policy issues. That would open the door to senators potentially altering the legislation on the Senate floor, setting up the sort of unpredictable floor drama GOP leadership likes to avoid.
Sen. John Cornyn John Cornyn Embattled senators fill coffers ahead of 2020 Trump struggles to reshape Fed Congress opens door to fraught immigration talks MORE (Texas), the No. 2 Senate Republican, told reporters it would likely happen on Thursday. But it could be pushed to next week with the Senate currently working through a slate of nominations.
The fate of the resolution could be decided by the briefing with Mattis and Pompeo. Several senators acknowledged they are waiting until after they hear from them before deciding how to vote.
Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) ManchinOn The Money: Cain 'very committed' to Fed bid despite opposition | Pelosi warns no US-UK trade deal if Brexit harms Irish peace | Ivanka Trump says she turned down World Bank job Cain says he won't back down, wants to be nominated to Fed Pro-life Christians are demanding pollution protections MORE (D-W.Va.), who voted against the March resolution, said the Defense secretary convinced senators in March to table the resolution.
"I think that would be a harder argument to make now, so I'm anxious to hear from him," Manchin said.
The administration leveled sanctions against 17 Saudis for their alleged role in the Khashoggi killing. But Trump said last week that "we may never know all of the facts surrounding" the homicide.
On Tuesday, White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders backed up the president's claim, saying "we haven't seen definitive evidence from our intelligence community that ties" the crown prince "directly" to the killing.
Despite momentum for the Yemen legislation, the administration has many GOP supporters on Capitol Hill who are skeptical of the pending measure.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Addison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellSenate Republicans tested on Trump support after Mueller Anti-smoking advocates question industry motives for backing higher purchasing age Former Bush assistant: Mueller report makes Obama look 'just plain bad' MORE (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that some sort of response would be "appropriate" and that Khashoggi's killing was "completely abhorrent" but argued against completely cutting ties with Saudi Arabia, which he described as having a "pragmatic" relationship with the United States.
"Some kind of response certainly would be in order and we are discussing what the appropriate response would be," McConnell told reporters.


Wild Camping for Motorhomes > Wild Camping Sites [CLOSED FOR NEW POSTS] > England > Yorkshire > Robins Hood Well North of Doncaster A1 Southbound.
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I recently heard a rumour this layby on the A1 was closed ..........Stopped here New Years Eve and as open as ever.
It is one of the better locations for an overnight stop in the Doncaster area in so much as it is set back from the main road and noise is reduced.
Unless the repôrt is wrong it says he was parked northbound and not on the southern side as my post mentions.
If it is the northside it sounds like they crossed fields via the quarry road from Skelbrooke.
What is alarming is the northside is very exposed the layby big enough for 4 0r 5 trucks and directly adjacent to the carriageway.
I got it wrong as well. Yes the M62 is north of it, but it;s the M18 I think which is a few miles south of it.
Sorry, I used to drive it quite regular with my truck probably on autopilot. I know the roads without looking at the numbers.
As Channa says there's a long lay-by good for a rest spot at Wentbridge just off the A1 northbound (But by crossing over A1 its only 500 metres from the southbound) its the old A1 Great North Road, the pub Blue Bell is good for beer and food, if you go through the village you'll cross over the River Went, there's a plaque on the bridge to commemorate Robin Hood who operated in the Brockedale and Barnsdale Forrest robbing the travelers as they struggled up the steepish hills in and out of the village and the surrounding area, there lookout was the hillsides behind the Blue Bell . You can also walk down the valley (bit muddy in places) footpath directly off the "T" junction in village under the A1 bridge to Kirk Smeaton , Shoulder of Mutton nice old pub there and an unsteady walk back.
As I recall Wentbridge was famous in its day for the thieving and trading of babies.
The Robin Hood tales you speak of eminate around Barnsdale bar or at least the earliest story of his exploits started there ..
I worked with an old trucker who drove lorries in the old days before the bypass was built ..;He told tales of in winter lorries struggling to climb the hill ...and fires under the diesel tanks to de wax and thaw the fuel before moving on ..
Is it only the layby you use for the Bluebell or can you stop at the pub?
Hi Rob, The car park is'nt very big and has quite a slope on it so never asked and it gets very busy at times and cars have to park on the road, however just by the river bridge (250 meters from pub) the road widens and you maybe ok in a small unit there, but maybe abit of road noise early moring for vehicles heading up to A1 northbound or on the road outside the pub facing up the hill, if you dont mind abit of a tilt.
Thanks Mick ....thats a shame I like to be off the road if using a pub so will try to find layby if I get to use it.


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Saturday 6 May was the third annual International Drone Day. 90,000 people across the world are expected to gather together to spread the word that "drones are good". Are you as excited as we are?
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London To Cape Town Norwegian Flights: Advanced Talks Are Happening
byChris Loh
Cape Town tourism organization Wesgro is has confirmed to Simple Flying that they are in "advanced" talks with Norwegian to introduce competition on the Cape Town – London route.
According to Inside Travel, on July 11th Tim Harris, Wesgro's CEO, told delegates at the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA) Conference that it is in talks with Norwegian Airlines about introducing a London Gatwick – Cape Town route in the near future.
A Norwegian 787. Photo: Norwegian / Wikimedia Commons
Growing the tourism sector
In his speech at the SATSA conference, Harris had a discussion about how well-connected cities and regions will do well in the future, saying,
"It's all driven by consumer choice, and consumers demand to fly point to point. Visitors want to get to Cape Town with one flight."
Bradley Bouwer, a SATSA executive, also made similar remarks about the importance of air access. In his presentation, Bouwer presented statistics to SATSA delegates, explaining how total seat capacity between South African and international destinations on direct routes has grown by 2.8% since 2013.
The competition:
Currently, the only direct year-round daily flight between London and Cape Town is with British Airways. This daily overnight flight is 12-hours and uses a Boeing 747-400. With a direct journey lasting 12 hours, it seems like travelers would most likely prefer to not make it any longer by including a stop along the way. As such, British Airways are able to charge a premium for this faster, less exhausting journey.
Thomas Cook also flies from London Gatwick to Cape Town three times a week (Monday, Friday, and Sunday) on a seasonal basis. At the moment this is scheduled to go from December 2019 to March 2020.
Currently, British Airways is the only airline flying this route directly year-round. Photo: Pixabay
The case for competition
Using a random Google Flights search for a round-trip between the two cities, it appears that all other flight itineraries are 20-30% lower than the cost of a direct flight with British Airways. However, with all other competition requiring a connection, passengers are spending at least two extra hours getting to their destination.
It seems then that having other airlines fly a direct route would drive down the price for travelers. British Airways would have to compete with a budget option being Norwegian.
Cape Town is a fantastic holiday destination and a place that already appeals to Brits. However, Cape Town tourism's Annual Report for 2017/2018 shows that for year-on-year arrivals from the UK, there was a roughly 15% decrease in traffic. Hopefully, numbers have grown since.
Norwegian would fly one of its 787 Dreamliners on this potential route. Photo: Flickr user airlines470
What we can expect
If talks turn into action then this would be one of Norwegian Air's longest routes, and certainly its first to sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, the airline has a number of longer routes from London Gatwick. These include destinations on the US West Coast as well as an almost 14-hour flight to Buenos Aires.
Norwegian's long-haul fleet is solely made up of its four to one year old Boeing 787 Dreamliners. This would be the aircraft flying the route between the Norwegian base in London Gatwick to the South African city.
Could Virgin Atlantic also launch Cape Town flights?
With British Airways already running flights to Cape Town and Norwegian eyeing them up, it would be natural for Virgin Atlantic to follow suit, the airline already flies to Johannesburg using a 787 and we would expect the same aircraft to be used for service to Cape Town.
When asked for comment, a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson said the following:
'Virgin Atlantic has had a long-standing relationship with South Africa and currently flies twice daily from London to Johannesburg. We are always evaluating new routes for our customers and Cape Town is a fantastic city, however we have no current plans to resume flying there"
So what do you think of more competition on a direct London-Cape Town Route? Do you think there is enough capacity? Would you fly one of these potential airlines between the two cities?
We've also reached out to Norwegian for comment. At the time of publishing, they have not responded. We will update this article if anything comes in.
Chris Loh
Archie Brunt says:
This is not trut. Thomas Cook Airlines seasonally fly from LGW to CPT.
Chris Loh says:
Thanks for that catch Archie. I've updated the article.
Ethan says:
Would love Virgin to return to Cape Town. Means actually having a good airline on the route, not BA & Thomas Cook.
RKC says:
Would be nice if Virgin returned to Nairobi…
kilonzo says:
what cool with Virgin am comfortable with Turkish and KLM…. my choices from NBO


Minister for Finance Magdalena Andersson will today present the latest forecast for the economy and public finances.
"The Swedish economy is strong. We have a historically high level of employment and strong public finances. But the Riksdag's decision on the budget last year means that taxes have been reduced by SEK 20 billion. This means that the scope for reforms is non-existent in the coming spring amending budget, so new investments need to be financed," says Minister for Finance Magdalena Andersson.
The Swedish economy has been strengthened in recent years and growth has been high. However, in recent times there have been several indicators to suggest that economic development has dropped somewhat, which suggests that growth will slow in 2019. Growth is expected to amount to 1.6 per cent this year and in 2020.
The labour market remains strong and the forecast for unemployment has been reduced slightly, which is due to the strong outcome of the fourth quarter of 2018.
However, the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the EU, US trade policy and uncertainty in the Swedish housing market mean that there is a risk of development being weaker than expected.
"But we are well prepared for any economic imbalances," says Ms Andersson. "We had a surplus in public finances the whole of the last electoral period and we paid off part of the national debt. The national debt decreased by approximately SEK 130 billion, giving us the lowest national debt since 1977," she adds.


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"As we get older, it matters less where you are and more who you're with." Crystal Woods et al, Write like no one is reading (a collection of life quotes by independent writers)
The gods of winter arrive windy, whooshing
and cackling to chastise autumn's ripe reds,
casting nights darker than indigo, spinning
a whorl of days, steel-blue and hoary
. . . . . . Like life sometimes
Rest is welcome after the frenzy of canning,
freezing fruit for deep-dish pies and the days
pass like the color of joy with shocks of silver
……….Not unlike my hair
One blink, gone the winter gods for those of spring
and my seventieth year
…………I'll be here
© 2018, Jamie Dedes
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"A Piece of the Sacred Planet". . . and other poems in response to the last Wednesday Writing Prompt
Lightening storm in Africa (Monrovia, Liberia), courtesy of Bethany Laird, Upsplash
"At the heart of globalization is a new kind of intolerance in the West towards other cultures, traditions and values, less brutal than in the era of colonialism, but more comprehensive and totalitarian." Martin Jacques, British journalist, editor, academic, political commentator and author
Zimbabwean poet activist, Mbizo Chirasha, hosted this prompt on January 22, which called our attention to neocolonialism or the use in place of direct imperialism of capitalism, globalization, and cultural imperialism for the suppression of human rights by First World actors in Third World* arenas: Africa, Asia, Latin America. Admittedly this was a difficult challenge, especially for those who don't live in a Third World country or if Third World issues aren't something closely followed. Hence, we didn't consistently make the target but we do have a thoughtful pointed collection to share today that emphasizes issues of poverty, violence, inequality, land-grab, and human rights abuses. This is gifted to us by Anjum Wasim Dar, Irma Do, Taman Tracy Moncur, and Pali Raj. Much appreciation to these writers for rising to the occasion with intelligence, courage, and passion.
* I recognize that some might say "Developing Countries" would be the more appropriate terminology, However, I would suggest that where destabilizing by First World countries is the order of the day, "developing" is difficult, if not impossible.
Because I am working on moving to another apartment, I won't be posting a writing prompt tomorrow. The next Wednesday Writing Prompt will publish on February 5.
A Piece of The Sacred Planet
A piece of sacred soil
whose land is it ,
why so many claim it ?
land of purple saffron gold,
land of golden apples bold,
land bought again and again
land controlled, land sold,
conquered, ruled taken by force
maharajas, badshah, rulers
for what crime natives told to
abandon ship' can land ever sink?
who is to think?
August is a cruel month
leaves wither as souls fly,
the only flowers are on
warm cloth embroidered with
blood, cries muffled, eyes dry,
beauty reflected in aquatic surfaces
camouflaged evil toads in inner deeps,
land of pure peace, poets and dreams
land of silence, in sounds of screams'
world has forgotten to cry,
law is a uniform,rule is a gun,
power is the force under the sun
all bodies are war,blood spills are fun
and we children too were on the run
we hand no toys no food nor bun
then all fell, one by one-
a crime a time a right unknown
a helpless innocence grown
the king can do no wrong
people can never be strong
pansies died in the flower beds
governors live in far away towns
all is owned all belongs to the crown.
I see the soldiers they look like me
their garb is like mine, how then
are they my enemy?
I am not to think I am not to speak
why I had to leave my land
why I laugh and cry, sit and stand
I wish I could understand…
© 2020, Anjum Wasim Dar
In Freedom
In freedom there is fear
When a close and dear
one, is no more,
In freedom there is blood
When all you made in life
Is washed away in flood;
In freedom there is sacrifice
When all you claim and own
Is taken away without a price;
In freedom there is liberty
For many just a statue
fights, no rights, nor equality;
In freedom there are letters
promises and false hopes
soon you are in iron fetters;
In freedom I was born
I never saw my land
I long for its beauty,
like dewdrops in the morn;
In freedom there is a gift
treasure not and you find
it floating by and adrift;
In freedom there is ease
calm and harmony, hold
it strong for eternal peace.
Anjum-ji's sites are:
Behance … artwork
CER Professional Development
Poetic Oceans poetry on WordPress
Poetic Oceans poetry on Blogspot
Anjum on Facebook
Unsaid Words of Untold Stories…Prose writing
ELT Work experience/educational service for the country
"POETRY PEACE and REFORM Go Together -Let Us All Strive for PEACE on EARTH for ALL -Let Us Make a Better World -WRITE To Make PEACE PREVAIL." Anjum Wasim Dar
"Do You Want Fries With That?"
Your wild red hair,
Pale skin and
Painted lips belied
Your power.
Despite Scientists showing
The Traditional Ways were better,
Our greased guts and
A-salt-Ed hearts craved the
Colonial Menu
Of broken McPromises and
Big McLies.
Our health for Your wealth.
Not funny Clown.
© 2020, Irma Do
Irma' site is: I Do Run, And I do a few other things too …
Poverty Rocks Hard
The ratta tat tat of guns in the night…a fight…a fight to the death…in search of illusive respect. The convictions of the streets supersede all cognition…all rationality…all logic…it's dog eat dog, tit for tat, disrespect me I'll disrespect you right back. No space or place for politeness…kindness portrays weakness… that's just the way it is. What's there to do but live hard in the face of endless denial; laugh hard during the constant struggle; party hard to revitalize and make dry bones come to life.
Poverty rocks hard!
The music blasts…feet dance fast…hearts beat as blood rushes through the veins transporting surreal images of feigned happiness…another puff…that's the stuff to die for…another puff…calms nerves…another puff supports muscles that inadvertently crave in evolving waves of dependency…another puff to the point of no return to any pretense of normalcy.
The high is fleeting looking down into the neck of an empty bottle, ranting…raving…fixating on who took the last of the elixir…the fixer. Rage that has been smothered by day to day survival spies out a rival…a beef erupts spewing volcanic emotions and repressed anger into the atmosphere mushrooming into a toxic waste laced with venom… a gun is fired that eradicates all semblance of euphony and implodes into a rubble of broken dreams as a stream of blood oozes from the collapsed corpse.
Sirens wail in the night. Violence devours innocence…sorrow then masticates the essence of life and regurgitates hopelessness. Shame becomes ingrained into the psyche…anger lashes out slapping kindness into a condition of degeneration… masochism becomes entrapped in isolation …love and fury become enmeshed in confusion crippling empathy impeding the expansion and the maturation of the human spirit.
© 2020, Tamam Tracy Moncur
Diary of an Inner City Teacher is a probe into the reality of teaching in our inner city school systems as seen from the front line. Over two decades in the trenches, educator Tamam Tracy Moncur exposes through her personal journal the plights, the highlights, the sadness, and the joys she has experienced as a teacher. Come to understand why the United States Department of Education and the various state departments of education must realize the teaching of academics cannot be divorced from the social issues that confront the students. Let s be innovative together and design new millennium schools that address the educational needs of the inner city students before it s too late! Our children s very existence is at stake! Laugh, cry, and become informed as you embrace the accounts of an inner city teacher.
Poverty, Hunger, and Sanitation
Oh, I throw myself upon
Violence, Terrorism
Once where was war
Now tearing our nations apart
May be, thus, they are taking control
(May be it's neocolonism) but
What has happened to the whole world?
© 2020, Pali Raj
Japanese-American Poet and Photojournalist, Jun Fujita, is the focus of Newberry Library and the Poetry Foundation Exhibition
Photographer Unknown, Courtesy of Graham and Pamela Lee private collection. More photographs HERE.
The November sky without a star
Droops low over the midnight street;
On the pale pavement, cautiously
A leaf moves.
– Jun Fujita
Groundbreaking poet and photojournalist Jun Fujita is the focus of a new exhibition presented by the Newberry Library and the Poetry Foundation. A multi-media experience comprising poetry, photographs, personal correspondence and archival artifacts, Jun Fujita: American Visionary explores the life and career of one of Chicago's master chroniclers.
As the first Japanese American photojournalist, Fujita captured many of the most infamous moments in Chicago history, including the Eastland Disaster, the 1919 race riots and the St. Valentine's Day massacre. As an English-language poet writing in the Japanese tanka tradition, his poems appeared regularly in Poetry magazine, published in Chicago since 1912.
"Jun Fujita was a visionary ahead of his time, both in his visual and written art forms, as well as his contemporary 45-year partnership with Florence Carr," said Katherine Litwin, Poetry Foundation library director and exhibition cocurator. "We're honored to partner with the Newberry to further expand and unfold the layers of his life and Chicago legacy through this exhibition."
As anti-Japanese xenophobia crested during World War II, Fujita faced hostility, prejudice, and persecution. The U.S. government declared him an "enemy alien," and his assets were frozen. Yet despite this adversity, Fujita achieved unprecedented success in his profession and offered an alternative model of what it means to be "American."
"Jun Fujita put forth a vision for what's possible, particularly love, acceptance, and sanctuary in a place bent on exclusion," adds Fred Sasaki, Poetry art director and exhibition curator.
Morning Woods
A static mood, in the morning woods
Wet and clear –
In a majestic pattern, leaves are spellbound
By a fawn, ears perked.
JUN FUJITA was born Junnosuke Fujita on 13 December 1888 in Nishimura, a village near Hiroshima, Japan. When he was older, Fujita moved from Japan to Canada, where he worked odd jobs to save enough money to move to the United States of America, which he considered to be a "land of opportunity." He moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he attended and graduated from Wendell Phillips Academy High School, a four-year predominantly African-American public school whose notable alumni include Nat "King" Cole, Gwendolyn Brooks, and Archibald Carey, Jr. Following his high school graduation, he studied mathematics at the Armour Institute of Technology, which later became the Illinois Institute of Technology, with plans to become an engineer. To help pay his way through college, Fujita took a job as the first and only photojournalist at the Chicago Evening Post, which later became the Chicago Daily News. MORE [Wikipedia]
Read more of Jun Fujita's poetry HERE at Poetry Foundation. His collection is available through Amazon but is unfortunately prohibitively priced. It is not available through the Gutenberg Project or Internet Archive. Poems and journal articles about Fujita's photography are accessible at JSTOR HERE.
Jun Fujita: American Visionary runs from January 24 through March 31 at the Newberry. The exhibition is free and open to all.
Throughout the exhibition, a series of related public programs will further explore its major themes. These programs include:
Curator Talk with Katherine Litwin, Fred Sasaki, and Graham Lee
Tuesday, February 4, at 6:00 PM
The Love and Life of Jun Fujita
Thursday, February 13, at 6:00 PM
Photographic Memory: Carlos Javier Ortiz Reflects on Jun Fujita's Iconic Images
Tuesday, March 10, at 6:00 PM
This post is compiled courtesy of the Poetry Foundation, Wikipedia, and Amazon. The poems are courtesy of Poetry Foundation in concert with JSTOR.
The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine, is an independent literary organization committed to a vigorous presence for poetry in American culture. It exists to discover and celebrate the best poetry and to place it before the largest possible audience. The Poetry Foundation seeks to be a leader in shaping a receptive climate for poetry by developing new audiences, creating new avenues for delivery, and encouraging new kinds of poetry through innovative literary prizes and programs.
Follow the Poetry Foundation and Poetry on Facebook at facebook.com/poetryfoundation, Twitter @PoetryFound and @Poetrymagazine, and Instagram @PoetryFoundation.
About the Newberry Library
At the Newberry Library, visitors and researchers explore centuries of human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. The library's collection—some 1.6 million books, 600,000 maps, and 5 million manuscript pages—is accessible to all in Newberry reading rooms, program spaces, exhibition galleries, and online digital resources. Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening our collective understanding of ourselves, others, and the world around us. As individuals engage with Newberry collections and staff, they discover stories that bridge the past and present and illuminate the human condition.
Environmental reporter Philip Jacobson was detained and provisionally released this week, purportedly due to a visa issue.
Deforestation in Riau, Sumatra, to make way for an oil palm plantation, Hayden – Oil Palm Concession under CC BY 2.0 license
"Journalism is clearly not a crime. This case is an administrative matter, a visa problem, not a criminal one," Harsono said. [Andreas Harsono, Indonesian research at Human Rights Watch] HERE.
The detention of a U.S. journalist in Indonesia may have been linked to his news outlet's reporting critical of the government. Environmental reporter Philip Jacobson was detained and provisionally released this week, purportedly due to a visa issue. PEN America advises Indonesian officials to resolve the case promptly and drop any criminal charges.
"While we are relieved that Philip has been temporarily released, we remain concerned that he is being targeted for his work in an attempt to send a warning signal to those journalists and news outlets who undertake investigative reporting on sensitive topics in Indonesia," said Karin Karlekar, director of Free Expression at Risk Programs at PEN America. "Even if there is evidence of a visa-related violation, it should be handled as an administrative rather than a criminal matter and be resolved as quickly as possible, and we call on the authorities to allow both Indonesian and foreign journalists to work freely and without fear of retaliation."
Jacobson, a U.S. citizen who works as an editor and strategist at Mongabay, a multilingual environmental news website, was in Indonesia on a business visa. On December 17, the day Jacobson was scheduled to leave the city Palangkaraya, immigration officers came to the guesthouse where he was staying and instructed him to remain in the city while they conducted an investigation into an alleged violation of his visa. They also confiscated Jacobson's passport.
On January 21, authorities took him into custody and held him in a detention center for three days. On Friday, he was released into "city detention." Law enforcement officials said he violated the terms of his visa and could face a prison sentence of up to five years. The day before he was approached by officials, he had attended a hearing between local lawmakers and an indigenous rights group but was not reporting on the event. His employer Mongabay has recently published articles that criticize Indonesia's handling of conflict with indigenous communities over land rights, deforestation of Indonesian rainforests, and corruption.
This post is courtesy of PEN America, Reuters, and Wikipedia
PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the United States and worldwide. It champions the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Its mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.
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Front-month U.S. natural gas futures closed sharply higher on Friday after rebounding from an early session setback. The rally was fueled by excessive heat last week, LNG demand optimism and the possibility of two tropical storms in the Gulf of Mexico. The strong close has put the market in a position to challenge multi-month highs next week.
On Friday, October natural gas futures settled at $2.573, up 0.072 or +2.88%.
Excessive Heat Drives Spot Prices higher
According to Natural Gas Intelligence (NGI), "Record-high temperatures on the West Coast and typical August heat and humidity in the South and Southeast this week drove sharp gains in natural gas prices across the Lower 48 for the August 17-21 week. Led by massive increases in California, NGI's Weekly Spot Gas National Average jumped 20.5 cents to $2.255."
Demand across the California Independent System Operator footprint fell short of setting a record, even though loads reached well over 47,000 MW midweek, NGI reported. Prices rose to their highest levels of the summer so far before coming back to earth. SoCal Citygate traded as high as $14.00 before falling back to average $7.040, up $3.205 week/week.
Prices in the Desert Southwest also rallied. Additionally, double-digit gains extended across Texas, Louisiana and the Southeast as well. However, it was a different story in the East, where the absence of heat drove prices lower for the week.
Optimistic Outlook for LNG Demand
Traders attributed some of last week's gains to a steady increase in liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand. NGI reported, "With Thursday's deadline for cargo cancellations from Cheniere Energy Inc.'s terminals, and indications that fewer than 10 cargoes may be canceled for October, bullish traders pounced and sent the prompt-month to the highest settlement in months.
Two Hurricanes May Be Zeroing in on Key Production Areas
Two major tropical storms are forming and appear to have their sights set on the Texas Gulf Coast. A direct strike on the area forecast by the cone graphs deals with production, LNG exports and domestic demand.
NGI reported that two of the biggest operators in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico (GOM), PB plc and Royal Dutch Shell plc, on Friday had begun evacuating employees from platforms and rigs.
The National Hurricane Center (NHC), in its Friday afternoon update, said on the forecast track, Tropical Storm Laura would move near or over Puerto Rico Saturday morning, and near the northern coast of Hispaniola late Saturday and early Sunday. Tropical Depression 14, which would become Marco if it strengthens as expected, was on track to approach the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico on Saturday before moving over the central GOM toward the northwestern Gulf on Sunday and Monday, NHC said.


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Rights in Review | The Supreme Court in 2014
December 31, 2014 | Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy
Rights in Review is a CLPR publication which analyses 15 key judgements ruled by the Supreme Court in 2014. This publication is aimed at acquainting the reader with various aspects of fundamental rights protection and the relevance and impact of the decisions in public life.
The focus among the decisions in 2014 was the introduction of several procedural safeguards regarding death penalty review and mercy petitions by the Court. Apart from this, the Court also ruled on the issue of state regulation of religious and traditional practices and highlighted the secular freedom to adopt.
Rerouting from its history of expansion of scope of Article 21 including housing, health and food, the Court's docket did not involve much decisions on socio economic rights except for its revisit on the Right to Education upholding the constitutionality of Articles 21A, 15(5) and the RTE Act. The election year of 2014 also provided the Court with several cases on the freedom of speech and expression.
Dr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, 'Rights in Review | The Supreme Court in 2014' (31 Dec 2014) <https://clpr.org.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Rights-in-Review-2014.pdf> accessed on 17 Jan 2022


50,000 km of testing went into Lifan KP150 & Lifan KPR150! It was expected to know that how good or bad Lifan KP150 V2 will perform on the road. On paper Lifan KPv2 is nothing but just a blend of Lifan KP150 & Lifan KPR150 but the question remains does it work! Let's find out in our Lifan KP150 V2 Test Ride Review.
From the outside it is exactly carbon copy of Lifan KP150 , except for two things: the engine which now is a powerful liquid cooled unit which gives away 14.8 BHP & 14 NM of Torque. The bike now has a 6 speed gear box to deal with, but unlike many bike the gear ratio is on the taller side. Engine of the bike is same as that of Lifan KPR150, only this time there are no body kit to hang around.
Now this engine is not surrounded by any kit so there is little chance of that heat to get stuck in the engine causing uncomfortable issue for the riders. During our 3000 km testing we have found that the bike circulates air through the engine & we had no issues of the radiator fan continuously circulating to keep the engine cool.
Lifan KP150 V2 is a decent and aggressive looking naked bike, the nicely designed fuel tank with vented tank side cowling which now is more longer to assist the radiator, radiator also have a front end plastic grill which protects the radiator from any dust or heavy materials hitting it.
Two blue parking light attached under the chin of the bike which gives an alien look at twilight. The headlight is DC and much powerful; the tail light is LED where the clear lens indicators are much attractive. Indicators are spongy so it will bend in a collision rather than break it instantly. Tail light is conventional Lifan KP150 style.
The speedometer console have speedometer, RPM counter, trip meter, fuel meter, clock, engine coolant warning and gear number indicator. So you can find the panel full of features and off-course different from other bikes in the market as you can keep the speedometer in kilometer or in miles.
The switches & controls on the both handlebar are not the best of quality. The seating posture is upright but saddle is little a bit higher, though the rider seat is comfortable but the pillion seat isn't by that much.
Unlike KP150, the version two does give a macho attitude to the bike, handling and the braking of the bike is good in its class, I find the necessity of a wider rear tires, 110 rear section tires are too little for the high torque engine but from the RIL they stated that if required anyone can fit with one size more wider rear tire.
Both the brakes are disc and the tires are tubeless, we have tested the bike in high speed corning & we can say that we are happy with the performance of it. When you are on extreme corner the precised braking, controlling & the suspension really makes a total harmony.
Front suspension of the bike is good but we didn't like the rear suspension as it is not that much playful, horn of the bike is still a single unit and with no kick starter as option in the winter it will create some issues if you live too North of the country.
While riding on the open roads we found the bike to be well balanced, the corning ability of the bike is quiet good, but I believe with a wider rear tire the bike might be better in controlling and handling. Unlike Lifan KP150 or KPR150, KP150V2 is more like to have a bad boy's image.
0-100 km/h it is one of the fastest machine but due to a hard gear changes which we faced during our test the reaction time of the rider increases hence he takes a little bit more time. According to Rasel Industries Service team the gear change will get softer once the bike passes 2000-2500 km.
During out test we found a top speed of 128 km/h & mileage of 38 km/l in city (riding normally), on the highway the mileage of the bike topped to 45 km/l. Performance of the bike is good on the highway, for long distance ride there weren't too much problem regarding pain or stress on the body.
Attractive Features like duel Disc Brake, Tubeless tires, mono suspension.
Acceleration & Top Speed are match to Indian counterpart.
Refined engine with very less vibration.
Good Handling and braking at high speed.
Engine same as KPR so spare parts not an issue.
Rear suspension needed to be better.
Gear shifting needed to be soft.
No kick starter as option.
bar turning radius is quite narrow for twisting in heavy traffic in Dhaka city.
Because of lightweight, 136 kg only & 15 Teeth + 45 Teeth chain sprocket it can perform well at top end speed.
110 rear section tires isn't enough, it would have been better if it was a 120mm unit.
Color quality not the best.
Spares parts are not available in all places of Bangladesh but Rasel Induestries stated that they will courier the spare on different parts of Bangladesh from their head office.
We always said that Lifan KP150 is a good value for money bike but this version 2 took the game one step ahead, with the expense of extra 20,000 BDT you get a brand new water cooled engine, with 2 years engine warranty & 5 years of free after sales service I think this could be one of the best choice if your budget is around 155,000 BDT . And, with the latest price reduction of all Lifan Motorcycles, that is the current market price of the Lifan KP150 V2.


Amado Carrillo Fuentes was a Mexican drug trafficker and was also referred as "Drug Lord". His total net worth was $25 billion (estimated), which made him one of the richest criminals.
Amado earned his net worth by getting involved into drug trafficking. He was the head of Juárez Cartel, a drug cartel based in Mexico. He got on in this business because of his uncle and later, pulled his siblings and son into his drug empire. He was "the most powerful drug trafficker" of his era as reported by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
Amado earned enormous wealth through his drug businesses. His drug empire made him the kingpin, and soon, he became the head of Juárez Cartel. He supplied four times more cocaine in the United States than any other drug trafficker in the world. To transport cocaine around Mexico, he used to travel in his private jets. Just before his death, his business was at the peak, and he used to ship multi-ton cocaine directly to Manhattan. His empire was growing exceptionally, and so was the money. He made $25 billion from this cocaine business.
Besides drug smuggling, Amado was also involved in the laundering of more than $20 million, which he did for financing his massive fleet of planes.
Amado was the owner of 27 Boeing 727 private jets. He used these jets to supply cocaine in many countries. Because of this drug shipping jets, Amado was called "The Lord of the Skies" (El Señor de Los Cielos). He traveled in his private jets from Russia to Cuba and other nations to find a haven.
He also had a lavish house in Mexico, named Palacio de Mil y Una Noches, which means the Palace of the 1001 Nights.
Amado was already married, and a father of a son, when he got involved in drug trafficking. Amado learned about border operations while managing cocaine shipments of his uncle. Then, he started supplying and providing cocaine to different countries. Sooner, Amado realized that he can make more money with this business, so he involved his brothers and his only son into his drug business. Amado became the head of a drug trafficking organization, named "Juárez Cartel". His drug empire was expanding and soon Amado was shipping four times more cocaine (multi-ton cocaine supplied in Manhattan, United States) than any other drug supplier in the world. The more he was shipping, the more he was earning. When his drug empire was at its peak, he earned $25 billion. People were clamoring for more cocaine, and police were searching for him to arrest. Amado was hunted by both Mexican and United States authorities. He was searching for a safe place to conceal and live peacefully. Amado wanted to change his appearance in order to escape. So, he underwent abdomen's liposuction and facial cosmetic surgery. This plastic surgery took place in Santa Mónica Hospital, New Mexico. In the middle of the surgery, Amado died of surgical complications. A few days after Amado's death, the two surgeons, who performed Amado's facial surgery, were found dead.
After Amado's death, his son Vicente Carrillo Leyva took over the control of his father's drug empire. In April 2009, Amado's son Vicente was also arrested.


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The annual festival of Lord Shiva – Maha Sivaratri 2017 will be celebrated on 7th March 2017 (Monday). Maha Shivaratri is the day Lord Shiva married to goddess Parvati. People will not sleep on the night of Sivrathri and worship lord Shiva. Various religious programmes will be conducted in the shiva temples and the cites as a part of Maha Sivarathri Celebration.
Sivarathri is celebrated in almost all parts of India. People send their Sivarathri wishes, images, greetings, messages ot their friends and relatives through social medias on the Festival day . Here are some of the best Maha Shivaratri 2017 images, wishes, messages, pictures, quotes and whatsapp status that can send to your friends and Family through Facebook, whatsapp and other social medias.
Check out the best images/pictures that can shared with your dear ones on the Sivaratri day.
The devotees send messages, quotes and SMS through social medias like Facebook, twitter etc on the festive day. Check out the some of the best below.
"May Lord Shiva shower his benign blessings on you and your family. May happiness and peace surround you with his eternal love and strength".
the name of Lord Shiva and seek His divine blessings!
Please give everyone happiness, peace and lots of smiles.
The new media for sending wishes is through Whatsapp platform. Select the best Sivarathri whatsapp messages and also the best status that can be placed on your profile on the Sivarathri day.
"Shivratri blessings to you and your family. May the almighty Lord Shiva bless you all with good things and perfect health".
"Om Namah: SHIVAY HAR HAR MAHADEV HAPPY Maha Shivratri".


Tooth sensitivity occurs with gum recession or a weakened enamel. Your tooth enamel protects the sensitive areas of your tooth such as the dentin. Without a strong enamel, you may experience discomfort. These are the two main causes of tooth sensitivity.
Cold, hot, sweet, or acidic foods and drinks may cause discomfort in your mouth. If they do cause pain or sensitivity it is important to visit your dentist as soon as possible to discuss the right treatment for you.
Do feel sensitivity while brushing or flossing specific teeth? How about while eating or drinking something cold, hot, sweet, or acidic? There are a few different reasons as to why you are experiencing discomfort. Tooth fractures, receding gums, gum disease, exposed dentin, loose fillings, grinding of teeth, or brushing too hard may be the may source of your pain.
Gum sensitivity can be caused by gingivitis, also known as the beginning stage of gum disease. Swollen, tender, and bleeding gums are a few of many symptoms you may experience. As gingivitis progresses your gums will recede causing more sensitivity.
Both gum and tooth sensitivity can lead to serious mouth health issues. The good news is it's preventable and treatable! The best way to avoid sensitive gums and sensitive teeth are by practicing and maintaining good oral health. This starts with brushing your teeth twice and flossing daily. This can prevent plaque, gingivitis, and most importantly sensitivity. Consider a desensitizing toothpaste and fluoride gel to help strengthen your enamel.


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Training Camps in the Countryside (139) Muay Thai (163) Asia & Oceania (367) Thailand (200) Northern Thailand (45) JP BOXING GYM (10)
1 Month Special Deal Boxing and Muay Thai Camp, CrossFit, Weight-loss in Phitsanoluk, Thailand
JP BOXING GYM, Mr.Nattapong Jitpinit, 44/11 Tarad Sub-Anun, Vesutkrasat rd., Mung, Phitsanuloke, 65000 Thailand
Traditional Muay Thai Training in Thailand
JP BOXING GYM team looks forward to welcoming you to their homeland, passing on to you their techniques and knowledge of the traditional Muay Thai that they are proud of. This one-month training will give you ample time to learn Muay Thai, even for beginners, as well as explore the historic city of Phitsanulok. The untouched city of Phitsanulok is the perfect place to get away from the stress of modern day life. With its ancient ruins and pretty temples to explore, you will not be short of new adventures. Come and join us and make great memories with some new friends!
Kru.Jay, Kru.Jay, & Mater Moo
Beginner-friendly and experienced trainers
Twice daily Muay Thai and Western boxing sessions
Submerge yourself in Traditional Thai culture
Explore the ancient city of Phitsanoluk
Healthy breakfast and dinner
The organizer also speaks: Thai
The maximum participants in the group is 15
Suvarnabhumi Airport (US$148 per person)
Air-conditioned rooms
In the heart of the city, JP Hotel offers 15 very comfortable private ensuite rooms. The rooms can sleep up to three people.
Pillows, linens, and towels
Coffee and tea facilities
Bottles water freely available
Room cleaned daily
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
JP's trainers will develop your skills from the ground up with a step-to-step guide for technique. First, you'll learn the correct positions to place your body in for the various combat techniques like stand-up striking, clinching, and the eight contact points.
Western boxing
Again, beginners are given step by step teaching in the basics such as boxing stance, basic footwork, and head movement. Middle-classes and the more experienced fighters will learn boxing skills, combinations, drills, and techniques in a specialist class.
Wai Kroo / Ram Muay is a ritualistic and traditional dance carried out before Muay Thai fighters engage in the ring. The Wai Kroo is an act of respect to show honor to the opponent and his respective teacher. You will learn the Wai Kroo during your stay.
The training program covers all of the followings
Warm up (jump rope or run 5 / 7 / 10 kilometers)
Muay Thai skills and techniques (basic to advanced)
Bag work and pads work drills (gym and site)
Clinching (PM sessions)
Sparring (PM sessions Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Strength and conditioning circuits / crossfit
Abdominal and core strengthening workout at the end of every session
Cooldown and stretching
Additional training elements for fighters
Traditional Mae Mai, Muay Thai Boran, and Wai Kru are in the training
Note: The morning sessions usually start around 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. and last for approximately two hours, and the afternoon sessions will most likely run from about 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
07:00 Jogging / skipping / shadow boxing
08:00 Muay Thai and Western boxing
09:00 JPs Healthy Breakfast
18:00 JP's dinner
20:00 Relax outside, meditation at Wai Yai
Please note this is a sample schedule and is subject to change.
JP Boxing Gym
JP Boxing Gym, Muay Thai camp in Phitsanulok, Thailand, offers classes for beginners to professional fighters. The trainers have years of experience in the fight game and founder Kru.Jay has traveled the world learning and honing his skills not only as a world-renowned fighter but also as a master trainer.
His vision and lifetime belief in the traditional teachings of Muay Thai boxing has made this gym Thailand's number one. For the seasoned fighter, they offer technique classes to hone already tested skills as well as strength and conditioning mixed with CrossFit to improve all-around fitness. For the beginner's class, trainers give step-by-step instructions on stretching, warming up, and basic technique.
Inspired by the ideals of the coaching team, within just two years by unique teaching techniques, JP Boxing Gym can come up to Number One of the top Thai boxing schools. Besides the biggest, highest quality, and the cleanliness place, JP Boxing Gym team also pays attention to the details of technical.
At JP boxing Gym, you will be able to learn Muay Thai in a natural setting. The Krus teach with passion and patience from whatever level you're at. They are ready to help you to understand Muay Thai from the basic step by step techniques and to developing your own fighting style.
Phitsanulok is an important, historic city in lower northern Thailand and is the capital of Phitsanulok Province, which stretches all the way to the Laotian border. Phitsanulok is one of the oldest cities in Thailand, founded over 600 years ago. It is best known as the birthplace of King Naresuan, who freed the country from Burmese domination in the late 16th century, and that of his brother and successor King Ekathosarot.
As the crossroad between the northern and central regions of the country, it has long been important both for political and strategic reasons and was fought over many times in centuries past. Phitsanulok was the capital of Thailand for 25 years during the reign of King Boromma Trailokanat of Ayutthaya.
On the banks of the Nan River, the city was originally a small Khmer outpost known as Song Kwae, before the Khwae Noi River changed its course in the 11th century CE. Phitsanulok was also a provincial center of the Angkorian Empire during the Angkorian period. Phitsanulok is home to Naresuan University and Pibulsongkram Rajabhat University, as well as to a major Royal Thai Army base.
JP's Kitchen
This cool cafe with its urban vibes serves up healthy twists on traditional Thai food. Sit down and enjoy the atmosphere while you browse the extensive menu. You can expect dishes such as Pad-Thai, green curry, stir-fry and sweet and sour. Please let JP's know if you have any dietary requirements and these will be catered for.
The following meals are included:
The following drinks are included:
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Relaxation, trips, and tours.
For those looking to reset and recharge please take advantage of the personalized weight loss programmes, take part in meditation sessions at the temples, yoga, relaxation times, swimming, and days out. This unique part of Thailand is a beautiful place to let go and delve into the more spiritual side of life as you explore ancient grounds and old temples, the beautiful countryside and mountains lend themselves to relaxation. (Please ask for prices, details listed below).
Khaokho mountain trip / Noen Maprang district
Visit the ancient city of Phitsanulok
Trip to Sukhothai Historical Park
Visiting monks
Temple tours and sightseeing
Sunday JP family day out
Guests have the opportunity to relax at one of the family's favorite locations, Sukhothai, the famous White Temple in Phetchabun, the local Nuaenmaprang or having fun at the waterfall and trying your hand at rafting! (Please ask for prices or look at the all-inclusive packages)
2 daily Muay Thai or Western Boxing
6 days of training in a week
29 nights of accommodation
Bottled water freely available
Daily healthy breakfast and dinner
Meditation at Wat Yai
Organized fights
Specialized technique classes
Transfer available for additional US$148 per person
Please book your flight to arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Transfer from this airport is available upon request for 4500 THB per person. You can also fly from Don Mueang Airport to Phitsanulok.
From Morchit to Phitsanulok, the whole trip takes from four and a half hours to six hours. There are two bus stations in Phitsanulok. The smaller provincial bus station is located on route 12, two kilometers to the east of the city. The bigger one, Bo-Ko-So or Terminal 2, sits on the same route 12 but some 10 kilometers further east. When getting off the bus, check at which station you are. Old Bo-Ko-So in town (Thai: Bo-Ko-So - Kao) is near the PJ Muay Thai Gym).
From Hua Lamphong, Bangkok to Phitsanulok, the northern line of the State Railway of Thailand, Bangkok-Chaing Mai, runs through Phitsanulok and trains take from six to seven hours to bring you to Phitsanulok.
Airport: Suvarnabhumi Airport Airport transfer available: Suvarnabhumi Airport (US$148 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Air boats are used for the collection of Orphan Containers in Plaquemines Parish after Hurricane Isaac, this makes it easier to transport since many of these containers ended in the water and the marsh land. Photo taken by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
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In the 1950s and through the 1960s public concern about the impact that human activity could have on the environment increased. President Nixon signed NEPA into law on January 1, 1970. NEPA required that a detailed statement of environmental impacts be prepared for all major federal actions significantly affecting the environment. Six months later, On July 9, 1970, Nixon proposed an executive reorganization that consolidated many environmental responsibilities of the federal government under one agency, a new Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA was created 90 days before it had to operate, and officially opened its doors on December 2, 1970. The burning Cuyahoga River in 1969 had led to a national outcry. A federal grand jury investigation of water pollution allegedly being caused by about 12 companies in northeastern Ohio began leading to a filing of a lawsuit against the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation for discharging substantial quantities of cyanide into the Cuyahoga River near Cleveland. Congress enacted the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, known as the Clean Water Act. Since that, EPA's mission is to protect human health and the environment. Our priorities are Making a Visible Difference in Communities across the Country, Addressing Climate Change and Improving Air Quality, Taking Action on Toxics and Chemical Safety, Launching a New Era of State, Tribal and Local Partnerships, Embracing EPA as a High Performing Organization, and Working Toward a Sustainable Future.
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New Orleans, La., Oct. 31, 2012 -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test for chemicals in orphan containers found in Plaquemines Parish at the collection site in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac moved hundreds of hazardous chemical containers from homes and businesses into the marshland. FEMA has mission assigned the EPA and the United Stated Cost Guard with their collection and safe disposal. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Teams on air boats are in charge of the collection of Orphan Containers in Plaquemines Parish after Hurricane Isaac, this makes it easier to transport since many of these containers ended in the water and the marsh land. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
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Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- Before the Orphan Containers are transported to the collection site the US Coast Guard keeps a log to track each specific container and identify what kind of chemicals are inside. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
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Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- The Orphan Container Mission was assigned to the EPA and The US Coast Guard by FEMA to collect and safely dispose of any chemicals found. Hundreds of containers are found in the Louisiana Marshland after Hurricane Isaac and air boats are used for the collection. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
Venice, La., Nov. 1, 2012 -- One of the teams assigned to collect Orphan Containers in air boats heads back to the collection site after retrieving one of the biggest containers found in the Louisiana Marshland after Hurricane Isaac. Photo by Daniel Llargues/FEMA
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Parva domus sed amica bonis: procul este profani
Last week, some mediocre California mayoress announced that she wasn't going to attend a Veterans Day event in her city of Richmond. Gayle McLaughlin, in fact, was down with the "Occupy" guys and gals instead. You can easily picture the response she got: the city of Richmond insulted, along with the memory of its brave men and women in uniform. Indeed, there might not even be a Richmond if not for those unforgettable volunteers. But if this were true, then the writing of history would always be simple. So would the composition of morality stories. Both Kipling and Owen came to the conclusion that too many lives had been "taken" rather than offered or accepted, and that too many bureaucrats had complacently accepted the sacrifice as if they themselves had earned it.
And this has made a lot of difference. It means, for example, that each case needs to be argued on its own merits. I am convinced that the contingents who went to fight in Afghanistan and Iraq, though badly led on a scale almost equal to that of 1914 to 1918, are to be praised and supported. But I take no comfort from the idea that this should be an official position. I must say I think that La McLaughlin expressed herself with awful casualness (because November 11 is, after all, truly—still—a solemn day on the calendar). But it's still more important on such a day to discuss dissent, and to reflect on whether it might have been your own enemy, or your deeply mistaken father, who brought you bound to the pit and alive to the burning.
Rudyard Kipling's war poetry, the obligations of Veterans Day, and Gayle McLaughlin. – Slate Magazine. This is why Christopher Hitchens, for all his arrogance and error, is irreplaceable.
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Facebook Is Planning On Doubling Its AI Unit By 2020
Facebook is planning to double the size of its Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research (FAIR) the AI division by the year 2020 and looking to have 400 new employees. Currently, FAIR has approximately employed around 180-200 members of staff.
Facebook said it would expand its artificial intelligence investments in France by hiring new engineers and expanding its scholarship program there, according to a post penned by Ciaran Quilty, Facebook's vice president of small businesses for Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
In the latest announcement, the company noted that its platform is used by 35 percent of small businesses in Europe's largest countries, which it claims has led to increased sales and hiring. Facebook has made strides in artificial intelligence (AI) research and technology, including a recent partnership with NYU's School of Medicine.
FAIR is responsible for research within the AI field, which is predominantly conducted for academic purposes. Some of the successful developments from the team include algorithms used for MRI scan analysis and online gaming.
They also build upgraded applications, which include Instagram and Whatsapp, by the applied machine learning (AML) team.
Speaking to Forbes, Facebook Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun said he expects the division to double by 2020. Already, he admits, "I don't know everybody's name anymore and I don't recognize everybody either".
The social network is competing against Google, Apple and Amazon to hire new team members through FAIR, however, it hasn't grown at the same rate as other AI labs like DeepMind or GoogleBrain, according to the article.
"It's a market supply; we only really go for the very best people and there's only so many of them on the market each year so there's a limitation there," Rob Regus, head of FAIR in New York told Forbes. "There are people who they [DeepMind] make offers to who we don't. We have huge battles with them for the best talent. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose.
The current industry-wide shortage of talent is a concern and could hinder the plans of companies like Facebook to drastically expand their personnel over such a short period.
Many governments are suggesting, or embarking, on initiatives to help prepare the workforce for the AI era. This is both to prevent job losses from careers that become automated and to help innovative companies flourish on the global stage.
However, such a mass reskilling will take time. With leading academics lured from universities by Silicon Valley giants offering unmatchable salaries, there also may be few to pass on their knowledge in what's been coined as the AI 'brain drain'.
Facebook also said it would open community skills hubs in Spain, Poland, and Italy. Those hubs would partner with local groups to offer training in "digital skills, media literacy, and online safety to underrepresented groups." It has also set a goal of training 1 million people and business owners in Europe by 2020.
In addition, Facebook said it would spend $12.25 million via its French Artificial Intelligence research center to increase its scholarship program in that country. The number of Ph.D. fellows in the Facebook Artificial Intelligence Research Paris program will increase from 10 to 40.
The money will also be used to fund 10 servers to host open data sets for public agencies. And the company plans to double its AI research team in Paris from 30 to 60.
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Western Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Show.
Unknown Motorcycle Show in Western Colorado – Montrose | June
Ride into the unknown and feast your eyes on a large variety of rare and restored motorcycles. This showcase of vintage, custom, and classic motorcycles, as well as rat bikes and scooters, is held annually in western Colorado.
Awards are given in multiple classes including a people's choice award and fun door prizes for the registered bike owners. It is a family-friendly event with refreshments and vendor booths. For 2023, the date of the show is TBD but typically happens in mid-June.
Motorcycles lined up at Unknown Motorcycle Show, Montrose, CO.
The charm of the Western Slope is evident in its numerous festivals like this one. Self-proclaimed "unknown", it's a gem of an auto show for fans of vintage and custom motorcycles.
Motorcycle Show at Cerise Park
The Unknown Motorcycle Show displays more than 100 mesmerizing motorcycles at Cerise Park in Montrose. Stop by on Saturday for all vintage fun and, best of all, it's free. Experience custom choppers, cool local vendors, tasty food, and Colorado sunshine.
Visitors and vendors come from across the country to attend the Western Colorado Vintage Motorcycle Show. Montrose is known for its easy-going vibe and historic district. You're welcome to bring your own motorcycle even if it's not part of the show.
Judging categories include:
Rat Bike
Longest Distance Driven/Longest Distance Trailered
Motorcycles lined up in downtown Palisade.
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Address: Cerise Park, Montrose, CO 81403
Date: TBD 2023
Website: westerncovintage.com


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After doing survey on a group of 50 people we came to this conclusions that all of those people who mast.urbate a lot are found to have these.
1.All of them have low energy level, feel dump, they have a feelings as mind has been blocked if they do it more than once a day.
2.All of them suffer from guilt feeling, says "why I have done it, I will not do it again" many of them used to take bath after doing act.
3.Many of them used to sleep after doing act, so their daily routine is disturbed, charm or glow over face decreases.
4.Many of them found to have increased their spectacle number more frequently.
5.Creative ideas do not come in mind, develop impaired memory after long time.
6.You will not feel to go to gym to do exercises after doing act.
7.Many of regulars are found to have a burning sensation after 5-10 minutes of act, which remains for around 15 minutes and they get relief by pouring cold water over glans. This is felt due to inflammation of prostrate gland.
8.When you control over it for one month you will feel more energetic, more creative, good memory, able to complete your work at time, and with a charm or glow at your face.
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This thesis explores and defends the idea that empty space is both visible and tangible - we see and feel it. In particular, it is argued that empty space looks 'clear' and 'seethrough'. Naturally, this requires a defense of the claim that empty space is something, not nothing, and this is the first task the thesis takes up. Chapter One motivates metaphysical Absolutism as an assumption, while Chapter Two defends the thought that empty space, understood absolutely, is not inefficacious - it has a kind of structural 'b iff that arises from its shape and which affects light and material located in and moving through it. This, it is argued, has consequences for perception, and these are worked out in Chapters Three and Six. Drawing on the work of Graham Nerlich, it is argued that empty space has a Took' and a 'feel'. Unlike Nerlich, however, it is insisted that Euclidean space is visible and tangible. Chapter Four asks in what sense the perception of a given empty region depends on that region - since empty space has a kind of biff, it is not negatively efficacious - while Chapter Five develops this theme in arguing against treating the perception of empty space as a species of absence perception. In this chapter, an alternative treatment of the perception of empty space is considered - the Structural View defended by Richardson (2010) and Soteriou (2011). This view emphasizes, not the structure of space, but the structure of experience. It is shown in what sense the 'direct' account so far defended is compatible with the structuralist position, where this is read descriptively, not transcendentally. Chapter Seven traces a speculative line of argument by considering the seeing of space in mirrors and figurative paintings, while Chapter Eight explains where the structuralist and direct views diverge. It is argued, after Husserl (1907), that empty space and objects are co-seen, but that this is so in two distinct respects. Seeing empty space as space that objects could take up involves seeing objects as space-takers. But there could well be perceivers who see the Took' of empty space without yet seeing empty space as space that could be filled.


If you could only see the great big grin that was on my face, and for the most part is still there! Today my oldest daughter was finally able to learn how to ride her two wheel bike and the training wheels are off for good. It's been a while in the making but she finally got the courage to try, and it took her next to no time at all. She was so proud of herself that she didn't want to get off the bike. We had tried once last year and she had taken a fall that had really scared her, to the point of not wanting to try whenever we tried to encourage her. Today though she was riding up and down the alley beside her mom with next to no problems at all. As a parent there really is no feeling quite like watching them achieve such milestones! Unfortunately her little sister who is three years younger didn't like the fact that she wasn't the one learning to ride the bike!
For the next little while Emily who is my oldest, rode around the neighbourhood with her mom while I tried to calm down our 4yr old. I tried to explain that it was Emily's special day but she didn't really want to hear about that. She was bound and determined for it to be a special day for her as well. After lots of tears and a few minutes of explaining things she finally came around and I convinced her to come with me to find her sister and cheer her on. When it was time to come inside we had to call her Nana and let her know the good news. I have really never seen a kid so proud!
Of course what is the one thing that we didn't get while this was going on? Pictures! Just when you want that picture you don't have a camera anywhere near by. It's one of those things that's going to be etched in my memory forever though so I don't have to worry about not having pictures. So I'm sure that those of you that are parents know what I'm talking about when we watch our kids in these special moments. To be honest today isn't the greatest day when it comes to pain, but if I wasn't inspired to just get on with things then I would have missed out on that special moment! How exciting for her to be able to go to the first day of school tomorrow to tell her friends that she is able to ride her bike now!
As we head into a busy school week I'm hoping and praying that my pain doesn't get out of control. There is going to be a lot more stress and I'm just going to have to pace myself. I have a couple of great posts lined up for this week so check back again soon! As well you may have noticed the pictures that don't go with into the post at all. Well they are more photos from my recent holiday for all of you to enjoy! Talk to everyone soon.
I so know what you mean about those wonderful memories etched into your mind. Yesterday my parents and I took Little Bit to the fair. It was raining on and off so I elected not to bring my camera. He smiled from ear to ear at the animals, the lollipop, and riding the hobby horses. I think my smile may have been bigger than his.