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Adapted from the hit off-Broadway musical of the same name, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the tale of an "internationally ignored" rock & roll singer who hails from Communist Berlin and who dreams of becoming an American sensation. Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell), born a boy named Hansel, is raised by a single mother (Alberta Watson) who wishes to see her son do better than his poverty-stricken family. Some years later, Hansel is attracted to a good-looking American G.I., who promises a better life overseas for young Hansel, under one condition: that he undergo a sex-change operation to become a fully functional female whom he can then marry. The operation is seriously botched, leaving the now-renamed Hedwig with an "angry inch" only to be stranded in a dingy Kansas trailer park on the day the Berlin Wall comes tumbling down. Hedwig then supports herself through a series of ill-fated lounge gigs and side jobs, meeting up with 16-year-old Tommy Gnosis (Michael Pitt), a religious type who befriends her and later steals her songs and becomes the rock star Hedwig always dreamed of being. Undeterred, Hedwig continues to perform in the shadow of Tommy's sold-out stadium tour, attempting to make herself whole in spirit, if not physically. The film features several songs by composer Stephen Trask, who also appears as a member of Hedwig's disinterested rock band; Miriam Shor portrays Hedwig's newfound love and backup singer.
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Audio commentary from 2001 featuring Mitchell and DeMarco New conversation among members of the cast and crew New conversation between composer and lyricist Stephen Trask and rock critic David Fricke about the soundtrack Documentary from 2003 tracing the development of the project Close look at the film's Adam and Eve sequence New programs exploring Hedwig's creation, look, and legacy through its memorabilia Deleted scenes with commentary by Mitchell and DeMarco Trailer
John Cameron Mitchell Hedwig/Hansel
Miriam Shor Yitzhak
Stephen Trask Skszp
Theodore Liscinski Jacek
Andrea Martin Phyllis Stein
Michael Pitt Tommy Gnosis
Rob Campbell Krzysztof
Michael Aronov Schlatco
Alberta Watson Hansel's Mom
Maurice Dean Wint Luther
Michael Stevens HedHead
John Cameron Mitchell Director,Screenwriter
Michael De Luca Executive Producer
Frank G. de Marco Cinematographer
Therese DePrez Production Designer
Amy Henkels Executive Producer
Emily Hubley Animator
Pamela Koffler Producer
Andrew Marcus Editor
Jerry Mitchell Choreography
Nancy Pankiw Art Director
Arianne Phillips Costumes/Costume Designer
Mike Potter Makeup
Katie Roumel Producer
Susan Shopmaker Casting
Patrick Tidy Asst. Director
Stephen Trask Score Composer
Mark Tusk Executive Producer
Paul Urmson Sound/Sound Designer
Christine Vachon Producer
John Cameron Mitchell's thundering, intelligent psycho-comic essay on the creation and deconstruction of a pop persona is the best transvestite rock opera this side of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Based on Mitchell and Stephen Trask's Off-Broadway musical, the film is a reminiscence of the familial and sexual trauma that drove a young German boy to a sex-change operation gone horribly, hilariously wrong. As an adult American divorcée, Hedwig hits the road with her band, chasing down her rock-god ex-boyfriend from one town to the next. The ex plays the stadiums; Hedwig and her band play the dumps. On film, the songs -- vivid refractions of Roxy Music and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, among others, composed by Stephen Trask -- still work overtime to carry the story engine. Mitchell constructs plush visual interiors to illustrate the tunes, with help from dreamy, semi-connected animated interludes by Emily Hubley. Ultimately, Hedwig, with its keen, flashback-fueled grace, could be termed the rock flick's Citizen Kane -- and that's an overstatement you can flick your Bic to.
A mixed-bag effort to translate John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask's ambitious rock musical to the screen, this remains a worthwhile movie experience on any account, successfully opening up its heartfelt, often sad account of an "internationally ignored" rock singer suffering from a botched sex change operation. Mitchell's fierce, hypnotic performance is as indelible on film as it was on-stage -- fearful, hilarious, and moving. His direction is a bit less remarkable, as the movie offers much to look at, but little of it comes through in quite the same way as the music. The filmmakers too often literalize what should be expressed musically, which robs the viewer of some of the discoveries that might have made the film more successful. A few stretches sag as well, but the movie springs to life the most in its final reel -- when the title character takes on a young protégé (a quietly effective Michael Pitt) -- even if it fails to fully reach its emotional mark. Audiences at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival clearly found Hedwig refreshing: it won the Audience Award as well as a Grand Jury directing prize for Mitchell.
All Movie Guide - Jason Clark
Mr. Mitchell also sings in a voice whose lofty elocution and frosty, slightly inhuman tone echo Mr. Bowie's as spiked with a tiny whiff of helium. Fleshing out the story is a meaty rock score by Stephen Trask whose reaching-for-the-heavens anthems brilliantly parody Mr. Bowie's songwriting in the Ziggy Stardust era without lapsing into caricature. More than simply telling Hedwig's story, the songs, like Mr. Bowie's early-70's output, sketch an overarching pop philosophy whose conceptual grandiosity harks back to the days when stentorian proclamations about rock 'n' roll saving the world still had some currency.... If the glam-rock era is long gone, "Hedwig" reminds us, its subversive spirit, which has percolated under the surface of rock culture for more than two decades, lives on.
New York Times - Stephen Holden
On the screen, the rip-roaring rock musical Hedwig and the Angry Inch retains all the excitement and energy it had on stage while adding depth, clarity and emotional texture. The result is a movie that absorbs its theatricality so smoothly and imaginatively that it never feels merely like a stage adaptation... Strutting through the movie in a dazzling assortment of wigs, and baring gams whose sleek, tapering curves rival those of Marlene Dietrich and Tina Turner, Mr. Mitchell is as imperiously charismatic on the screen as he was on the stage.... His embittered but plucky title character, who makes her way from East Berlin to Kansas and subsequently across America on a no-budget rock tour of tacky seafood restaurants, often suggests Mr. Bowie as a chilly German dominatrix.
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas
Hedwig and The Angry Inch 5 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 11 reviews.
Guest More than 1 year ago
Hedwig is a must see movie; The music, the imagery, and the story all come together in in a remarkable way, making it truly a profound experience. It is rare for a movie to be able to capture the feel of live theatre like Hedwig did. I LOVED IT!!!!!
JimBJr More than 1 year ago
Highly entertaining. The movie is wacky from the start and just gets more wacky and fun by the minute. Brilliant writing and acting (thank you JCM) with songs that would be lame anywhere else, but surrounded by this movie, are fabulous. One of the most entertaining movies I've ever seen.
I have seen Hedwig twice at the movie theater and enjoyed it immensely. Trying to describe it to friends, I found I could only laugh and say, ''It is the product of a truly unique artistic vision!'' It literally swings from punk to pop, plunging into the depths of lost love and lost identity, and yet it is always funny, fascinating, and intimate. John Cameron Mitchell's portrayal of Hedwig is wonderful, and the songs by Steven Trask show an impressive range. If you're willing to go for a very unusual ride, buy this movie. I plan to watch it again and again.
Although the story is a little bit ''sick'' and,lets face it, rock-singing, Eastern-German transvestites that tour all America for fame is a story board that makes all of us heterosexuals a bit worried but yet...intrested. What I loved in this film is its music. Strong, pure, nostalgic, classic, grunge, hard and hot steamy Rock that shakes my world(along with my appartment). discover the wonderful ''Midnight Radio'', the up-tempo ''Wig on the self'' and the incredible ''Origin of Love''(the melodic Platos' myth) and you will remember me. If you like David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Kiss, Tommy Glitter e.t.c. you will live and breath for this pure GLAM-ROCK movie...
Hedwig and the Angry Inch is an amazing movie. Not only is the soundtrack amazing( I feel good everytime I hear ''Wig in a Box''), and John Cameron Mitchell wonderful and adorable as Hedwig, but just the whole movie and theme is awesome. The fact that he doesnt know who he is and is looking for his other half, is something we can all relate to.
Karl_in_Coatesville More than 1 year ago
...and sit back and enoy the ride. It's not the most comfortable experience for people with any issue about sex or sexuality, but if you can put your discomfort aside (it's not about you!) and take in the story it's the ultimate example of making lemonade when life hands you lemons. And the sound track - though I'm not a heavey rocker - was beautifully written and performed. May also want to look into Shortbus (which is a Mitchell project); not as clear a story, but definitely very interesting.
With a lot of funny moments and an underlying serious theme of the nature of love, this movie can be interpreted on various levels. The music is a vital part of the movie and is how much of the story is told, so it stands alone and is absolutely wonderful itself. This movie is a great combination of plot, music, and FUN!
Quite a totally unexpected surprise. This film was worth every minute, and did not disappoint. Definitely an underappreciated classic that I feel will never get the credit or viewing it quite deserves. If you're looking for great music and an amazing journey Hedwig will take you there!
I thought this movie was much more than it appeared. There were many hidden themes in it, all good ones. I believe this movie is very deep, and can truly become larger than life. I watch it very often. Each time, I catch something I didn't before and grow to love it more. It also has a fabulous soundtrack.


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What's the view from your office window?
We expected at least one dreary alley pic. It turns out that Matadorians' office views are anything but grey.
My "office," an English classroom in a middle school in South Korea, has a view on either side.
To the right, I can see a wide, swampy rice paddy with craggy mountains behind it. The sagging farmer's shed tells me someone tends the field, but I rarely see a soul. To the left, a wide street of loud motorbikes, car horns, buses. Shops and restaurants are stacked in narrow buildings, their bright signs hanging over the sidewalk. Somewhere, there's always scaffolding, always the noise of construction. I feel lucky for the contrast.
There are a lot of Matadorians with lucky windowscapes, too. Staff and supporters contributed shots of their awesome views, from downtown rooftops to the Grand Canyon.
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Working from home in St. John's, Newfoundland, Matador Life Associate Editor Candice Walsh gets to look at Signal Hill each morning from her kitchen table.
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S. Ergenekon Dincer is a sales rep for a paper packaging company, and works in Uskudar, Istanbul. He loves his office, saying, "unlike most business places, our head office building is in a heavenly, quiet residential area where there are lots of trees."
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Cheri Lucas works on a college campus in Oakland, California. Her office, inside a landmark four-story Victorian building, has a pretty amazing meadow view.
Matador's Senior Editor David Miller snapped a floor / yoga-mat level pic in his kitchen in El Bolson, Patagonia. "I can only sit for limited time at a desk / table. The hammock, or just the floor is a superior workspace for me." In the background, there's fresh snow on the Piltriquitron range.
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As a photographer, it seems Matador Life Associate Editor Daniel Nahabedian is living in the perfect spot. "Since I work from home, this is the view right in front of my face every day. That's the Doi Suthep mountain in Chiang Mai, Thailand. And yes, rainy season has started."
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The CBD's new pamper-me destination, Miss Fox, is many things at once: a luxury day spa, beauty treatment destination, couture nail salon, medispa, a Champagne and martini lounge.
Let's stop at that last bit for a moment. Don't mind us if we get a bit excited – indeed, Miss Fox is launching a Friday night cocktail lounge and beauty floor later this month. Even better, it kicks off in spectacular fashion with a 1950s-style 'Office Christmas Cocktail Party' on Friday, the 29th.
Christmas in July has never looked so cheeky. Think Mad Men vintage glamour, where you can don (no pun intended, Mr Draper) your best pencil skirt and munch on mince pies and other nibbles.
While Miss Victoria Fox herself remains coy on the finer details, preferring to surprise her guests, we can reveal there will be free entry (but RSVP now, since space is limited), two-for-one cocktails and delicious treats.
After the Naughty Office Cocktail Party, the Champagne and Martini Lounge will continue to open on Friday nights. Pop in after work for a Mumm Champagne or a signature cocktail, specially created for Miss Fox by the bar greats at Madame Brussels.
Drop by simply to sip cocktails in the ruby-themed lounge, or spoil yourself with drink in hand at the blow-dry bar, where make-up artists will be on hand to tame your locks and paint your face. The exceptionally talented Clara may just be around to hand-craft you some nail art – maybe a vintage-feel manicure with fine lace detailing, but her steady hand and flighty imagination can achieve whatever look you desire.
If you ask us, Fridays at Miss Fox are one glamorous way to shake off your office woes and launch your night on the town.


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HomeTourist Attractions in Washington Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Washington D.C.
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Washington D.C. is the capital city of America, it is formally known as D.C District Columbia or Washington. It is situated on the Pontamic River bordering Maryland and Virginia. It has 3 federal government branches: the capitol, supreme court, and white house. Washington is the home of the many national monuments and museums. It is a planned city and a large capital city from others. It has dozen of museums around there and the most important capital city in the World.
Top Tourist Attractions in Washington
1. Washington National Cathedral
Washington National Cathedral is a very famous and the best place to visit, and the sixth-largest cathedral in the world. It would have to be the cathedral church of Saint Paul and Saint Peter in the city, and it the spiritual home of the nation. Worship services are free, but the charged to tour the rest of the Cathedral.
2. Library of Congress
It is the largest library in the world, today is the home of 158 million items that include 36 million books in 460 languages, and 69 million manuscripts. It has the largest collection of rare books, and it is open to the public, and here you can easily find the books for research materials. The main reading book is the Sacred room of the library.
3. George Town Neighborhood
Georgetown is part of the nation's capital when congress created D.C. in the year 1871. It is a trendy place to live, and it is the home of the top universities, an old stone house, and the oldest unchanged building in Washington.
4. National Air and Space Museum
National Air and Space Museum offers activities for all ages of kids, and peoples from 8 to 80 years. Admission to the museum is free but charged for features such as IMAX.
5. Jefferson Memorial
Jefferson Memorial is a tribute to the third president, it is located on the National Mall. They feature a statue of Jefferson looking towards the white house. It is known as the Cherry Blossom Festival.
6. Lincoln Memorial
Lincoln Memorial is a stunning tribute, to the 16th president of America. It is located at the west end of the National Mall, it is featured in several movies like episodes of Simpsons. It is open 24 hours open.
7. Washington Monument
Washington Monument is built in the 19th century, it is for the military achievements of George Washington during the revolutionary war. It is the most prominent structure with 170 meters in height.
8. United State Capitol
It provides free visitor passes, it is the first building constructed by the fledgling. Capitol is the place where Congress meets, and open for the public in session.
9. White House
White House is the place where the president works and lives with their family. John Adams was the first to live there. Here the president gives the meeting and meets with leaders of the foreign nations.
10. The National Mall
National Mall is the world-famous mall in the world, here many attractions in it. Attractive places near the national mall-like memorials to presidents and the reflecting pool with about 24 million visitors a year, and it is the top tourist attraction in Washington.
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S355J2 steel plate and structural steel is available in a wide range of sizes from Murray Steel Products, along with associated processing services, including profiling, cutting and drilling.
S355J2 steel plate also can be called as alloy structural steel. Alloy steel means this kind of grade contains some special alloy composition. Alloy steel plate application is very wide, as : Machine, pressure vessel, construction and so on .


One from yesterday with Pauline & Tim at Northorpe Hall...Will get some more up in the week...Had a great day with these guys.
Well up for a laugh...Perfect.
Especially the shots of them as the Band and Tim's "Madness" dancing !!


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«Личное дело судьи Ивано́вой» — советский художественный фильм. Последний фильм режиссера Ильи Фрэза.

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В жизни судьи Любови Григорьевны Ивановой всё шло благополучно до того момента, когда её дочь Леночка услышала в телефонной трубке сообщение, адресованное её матери. Неизвестная «доброжелательница» сообщала ненавистной судье, что её муж встречается с другой женщиной. Девочка пытается наладить отношения между отцом и матерью, а когда ей это не удаётся, решает уйти из дома.

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 Оксана Дацкая — Лена Иванова
 Наталья Гундарева — Любовь Григорьевна Иванова, судья Сергей Шакуров — Сергей Иванов
 Лилия Гриценко — бабушка, мать Любови Григорьевны
 Марина Зудина — Ольга Николаевна, учительница музыки
 Татьяна Пельтцер — Анна Николаевна, соседка бабушки
 Алексей Гуськов — Володя Климов, сосед Ольги Николаевны
 Аристарх Ливанов — незнакомец в аэропорту
 Лариса Гребенщикова — Нилина, мать
 Аня Белюженко — Нилина, дочь
 Татьяна Догилева — Михайлова
 Сергей Скрипкин — Михайлов
 Ирина Метлицкая — Вера Николаевна, учительница литературы Александра Турган — подруга Ольги Николаевны''

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 Автор сценария: Галина Щербакова
 Режиссёр: Илья Фрэз
 Оператор: Илья Фрэз (младший)
 Художник: Ольга Кравченя
 Композитор: Марк Минков

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Today's deal will see your wee petrolhead's adrenaline pumping they zip around the track at top speed in an incredible hot laps car or supercar with Supercar Experience Days UK. You can choose to either spin around three laps of the track as a passenger in the likes of a Porsche Boxster (suitable for those aged 7 and older), or let them get behind the wheel in a supercar like the Nissan, Porsche 911, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Audi R8 (suitable for those aged 12 and older). Sounds like it'll be the highlight of their summer holiday!
It's easy for you to enjoy your brilliant day out, with two excellent locations for you to choose from to zip around the track: Fife Airport in Glenrothes or RAF Leuchars Station at St Andrews. If you're Leuchars bound, little ones will even be able to ride on their very own junior track - no adults allowed!
Fife Airport vouchers are valid for selected dates only: Fri 22 Mar, Fri 12 Apr & Fri 24 May 2019, 9am only; subject to availability.
Leuchars Station vouchers are valid for selected dates only: Sat 23 Mar, Sat 13 Apr & Sat 25 May 2019. Every hour on the hour from 9am to 4pm; subject to availability. Please note afternoon time slots are the busiest; please book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
You will spend a maximum of 10 mins in each car, overall experience will last approx 2 hrs - 2hrs 30 mins.
Cancellations can be made up until 14 days prior to your booked date, £25 administration fee applies. Please discuss directly with Supercar Experience Days.
Please note passenger experience is in a hot laps car (for e.g Porche Boxter) and not a supercar.
Passenger experience: suitable for ages 7 - 17 years.
Supercar driving experience: suitable for ages 12 - 17 years.
Supercar driving experience: valid for one driver (accompanied by a qualified instructor at all times). If driver wishes to bring additional passenger, please enquire with Supercar Experience Days UK directly.
Min height is 4' 10". Applies to driving experience only; does not apply to passengers.
If you have any health concerns please contact your GP before booking.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and must remain at the venue during the child's period of activity.
Flat shoes only, and please no clunky footwear as the pedals in supercars are close together.
All drivers will receive a full safety brief from head instructor or chief marshall; this goes over all rules and procedures with the opportunity to ask questions.
Supercar Experience Days UK have the right to refuse members without refund if they are deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Supercar Experience Days UK T&Cs.
Cars are subject to change.
Just 20 minutes from Dundee, and within easy driving distance of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, Supercar Experience Days UK makes for the perfect day out for adults and kids alike, with a fleet of impressive vehicles to tickle every petrolhead's fancy.


Once a week for 8 weeks. The Earn1K course is 2 lessons a week (16 total lessons during an 8 week time-frame). For more information about the course and a detailed outline of the topics covered, take a look at the Roadmap for the course.


The IsValid error messages are informational messages and as such do not impact or reduce the IPS's security posture. These errors occur when there is a data mismatch between the IPS and the SMS. The following table describes some of the isValid errors in addition to providing the most common solution to the problem.
Note: On the following table some of the solution steps include a "Filter Reset".
Be aware that the Filter Reset option will reset all filters back to their recommended state. This option will also remove all user defined filters, action sets, user created IPS segments and notification contacts from the device.
isValid: In/out pair [….] not found Attempting to distribute a profile to a non-existing segment. In this case the ANY-ANY segment. Option 1; Recreate the missing segment and re-distribute the profile.
Option 2; Perform a "Filter Reset" on the IPS and then re-distribute the profile.
isValid: Signature [….] does not exist for policy This error is generated by a data mismatch between the DV on the IPS and the DV on the SMS. The DV's contain filters that are either new, removed or modified. This filter mismatch will generate errors in the system log. Within the error message you will see a long series of numbers (e.g. [00000001-0001-0001-0001-000000001130]). The number at the end of the series tells the administrator what the offending filter is. In this example filter 1130 is the offending filter.This issue can also occur if the DV or Profile on the IPS is corrupted. This corruption can occur when either the DV or the Profile is distributed during high IPS inspection periods. Option 1; Distribute current DV and Profile to IPS.
Option 2; Place IPS in L2FB and distribute current DV and Profile to IPS.
Option 3; Place IPS in L2FB, perform a Filter Reset, and then re-distribute the profile to IPS.


I have listed a new property at 59 Vernon ST in SPRUCE GROVE.
This next-to-new 2-storey home features 3 bedrms up. The main floor has a spacious foyer, LR with a gas fireplace & lots of windows. There is a huge bright eat-in kitchen with 4 appliances & loads of maple cabinets. A 2-pce bath is just off the back door which leads to a 2-tiered wood raised deck. Just a few steps further brings you to a DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE. Professionally supplied & installed window coverings are included. The bsmt has RIDP and is ready for your imagination. Nice residential area suitable for young & old with detached homes across the street. Children's playground at the end of the block. Future JUBILEE PARK (60 Acres) planned just to the East of Spruce Village. A MUST VIEW! GREAT PRICE! TAKE A LOOK SOON!


Industrial Communication Buses provide native support for common industrial protocols such as PROFINET, OPC UA, and EtherCAT. Use these products to connect NI systems to a variety of third party devices, equipment, and infrastructure.
Converts PCs into a DeviceNet master or slave, which can then connect to and communicate with a third-party DeviceNet network.
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Since no one can define the meaning of God, everyone defines God according to his/her understanding.
For me God is love.
Love can do everything positively; but love is built by patience, understanding, respect, and such kinds of positive words.
And I am always blessed to be loved.


Yesterday I completed my 8 week sugar-detox for Kairos WWT. I have lost a whopping 10lbs in 8 weeks and gained a new found self-respect and a deeper understanding of the struggle that our service-users face when battling their drug and alcohol addictions.
When I took on my own war against sugar 8 weeks ago, I really wanted to complete the programme, but my confidence in my ability to actually follow through was shakey. There's been one major relapse and countless days of constant cravings and questioning why I was doing this to myself…but I sit here, 8 weeks down the road, stronger, (lighter) and proud of myself. Was it worth it? Absolutely. Am I going to celebrate my success with a bar of chocolate? You bet. Am I moving forward with a newfound motivation and self-belief? Most definitely.
Over 90% of Kairos service-users have or do battle drug and alcohol issues. A few weeks ago, I watched a really interesting talk online by Johann Hari ('Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong, June 2015) who was questioning our approach to dealing with addiction. What he had to say stayed with me, particularly at a time that I was examining my own journey with a sugar addiction.
There is a lot of stigma that comes with a Class A drug addiction or a dependency on alcohol. We see it every day in our work with the women we reach out to and support at Kairos WWT. Addictions are all too often met with hostility and judgment rather than compassion and support. Johann Hari said 'a core part of addiction is about not being able to bear being present in your life'.
When your life is darkened with abusive and exploitative relationships, when fear, pain and turmoil accompany your daily walk in place of security, stability and peace, when the road ahead seems overwhelmingly full of potholes….I would hope we could all understand the allure of a substance which could take the pain away, albeit temporarily.
And do you know what Hari believes the remedy to addiction is? It's quite simple; 'The opposite to addiction is not sobriety, the opposite to addiction is connection'. His message is clear. His message is humble. We need to reach out, to bridge the disconnect, to tell the addict that they are not alone, that we will be there for them no matter what state they're in, that they are loved.
Thank you for sharing my short journey with me. For helping me feel connected and supported.
Please continue to support Kairos WWT reach out to women in Coventry who are fighting their own battles with addiction, to walk alongside them, and build meaningful connections.
Donations to the #QuitForKairos challenge can be made via our BigGive page (click on the link) and you can re-cap on Weeks 1-7 of the challenge here. Thank you.


Nice webpage design, Donald. I like the picture with the paper notebook, the two pencils, the sharpener and the glasses. They are all analog objects not to be lost but to be included in the digital world as you do.


Reserve a three star hotel in Lignano Sabbiadoro which is surely the perfect choice for a relaxing and entertaining holiday including attractive services within a reasonable price range.
Choose from a modern structure with sea views and direct access to the beach, or a comfortable welcoming hotel situated just a couple of steps from the elegant main avenue, ideal for shopping or to drink a cool aperitif in one of the many bustling clubs or around the Beach Arena, where fantastic shows, sports events or live music can be enjoyed. In any case you may be assured that your holiday will be memorable and you will return home relaxed and above all satisfied.
Lignano Sabbiadoro is located in the historical part of the well-known seaside resort, that is home to numerous three star hotels. It stretches along the tip of its gorgeous peninsula, which separates the sea from the enchanting Laguna of Marano. Take one of the countess cycle paths that offers you beautiful natural sites to admire combined with a sportive activity. Many little winding paths which will lead you to Lignano's trademark : the recently renovated red lighthouse which can be reached by walking along the wooden walkway and a splendid panorama will unfold before you... of unbelievable beauty.


July 31, 2018 (KHARTOUM) - The South Sudan United Movement (SSUM) Tuesday rejected the suspension of its membership from the South Sudan Opposition Alliance (SSOA), saying it was only taken by leaders of two groups.
The rebel group led by Gen. Peter Gatdet Yak was suspended by the opposition alliance last week, for signing the "Agreement on Outstanding Issues on Governance" with the South Sudan government and SPLM-IO led by former vice president Riek Machar in contravention of a previous collegial decision to not sign it.
SSOA in a statement released on 26 July said the suspension was decided after an explanation from SSUM representative and a deliberation on the matter.
However, Juan Dar SSUM Secretary for Information told Sudan Tribune that the decision to suspend their party was based on an "individual and unfair act".
"The purported suspension of SSUM is illegal. The decision was taken by individuals who hold a grudge against SSUM or General Gatdet," Dar said.
He blamed the head of the alliance, Gabriel Changson Chang, and Lam Akol the leader of National Democratic Movement for taking the decision without involving the other leaders of the Opposition Alliance.
"Initially we agreed to be united as members of the opposition alliance, but most of the leaders who came here left the venue of the talks, so I can say that the alliance is divided," he further stated.
"FDs now are still part of SSOA, but they are being given their own ministries as a separate group. Do you think they are still members of SSOA?", he asked.
The power-sharing deal allocates two ministries and 10 seats in the parliament for the FDs who are part of the opposition alliance. The group which is led by Pagan Amum issued also a separate statement rejecting the deal.
The SSUM spokesperson said their party signed the proposed governance agreement due to the lack of coordination and consultation among the SSOA leadership during the peace in Khartoum.
"We were not aware when many leaders of the opposition alliance left the venue of the talks in Khartoum and travelled. SSOA is no longer a legal body that can suspend any entity that has its own policy and plan," he added.
"We cannot be suspended by two people. SSOA does not comprise of two people only. So, I can say that what is happening within the opposition alliance is not different from what is happening in Juba," he said.
The South Sudanese leader Salva Kiir said he is keen to have an inclusive peace agreement as his delegation returned to Khartoum seeking to reach a last-minute compromise with the holdout groups on the two issues of contention: the delay for the organisation of the referendum on the 32 states during the transitional period, and the SSOA ratios in the government and parliament.
The final signing of the revitalized agreement will be on 5 August in presence of the IGAD leaders.


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Inside Decathlon / Our sports "startup" turns 45 years old
Our sports "startup" turns 45 years old
From 7 associates to over 93,000 today, Decathlon continues to be on a mission to make sports more accessible to everyone.
Today, Decathlon turns 45 years old. It was on July 27, 1976, that Decathlon first opened in Northern France, the realization of a dream to make sports more accessible to everyone with a full-scale retail store with "all sports under one roof."
The idea was born out of a deeply-entrenched passion for sports. Decathlon's founder, Michel Leclercq, together with a small team of entrepreneurs, wanted to create a place for people to get everything they needed to play sports in one place, at the best possible prices. In France and in most places around the world, this was an entirely new concept.
From that point to today, Decathlon has grown from one store in Lille, France, to over 1,600 stores in 70 countries around the world. And our team of 7 is now over 93,000. But the spirit of innovation continues, as does our mission to "sustainably make the pleasure and benefits of sports accessible to the many." At Decathlon, we believe in the power of sports and in acting responsibly to preserve our planet for future generations.
Fun Fact: Decathlon first opened in the afternoon
When the doors of the store first opened, it was in the afternoon, giving the team time to play sports first. "Every chance we got we did sports together," recalls Didier Decramer, a member of the founding team. "At the beginning we would only open the store in the afternoon; in the morning we would meet to play sports." To best meet the needs of the sports community, Decathlon expanded hours to include mornings and weekends, but the dedication to sports and the sports community continued and is a core aspect of who we are at Decathlon today.
Why the name "Decathlon"?
To come up with a name for what became a global network of stores, Michel Leclercq decided to consult his associates. "We had one brainstorming session after another," recalls Stanislas Ernoult. "We would share opinions and throw names around... Michel had a specialist join our meetings to guide us through our thinking process." Pentathlon, Triathlon, Decathlon, Marathon, Sportland, Sportmarché, and a plethora of other ideas were discussed. "I think there were several dozen names considered; we took our time. In the end, Decathlon seemed to describe the top ten sports we wanted to feature in the store." And so it was. "But to prevent a potential competitor from adopting any of the other names we had discussed down the road, we claimed exclusive rights over the others too!," added Stan. But today, Decathlon remains the store name that has become synonymous around the world with "All sports under one roof."
Designing and creating Decathlon products
Decathlon's first "in-house" product, a bicycle, became available in 1986. It was the first product created by Decathlon under the "Decathlon" brand.
"At the beginning, manufacturers did not want to sell us their products," recalls one of the founding team members, Benoît Poizat. "We covered every base and eventually, one by one, accepted."
Faced with the initial refusal of the major manufacturers which were disconcerted by Decathlon's reduced margins, Stéphane Delesalle, head of the first store's cycling department, created a partnership with Leleu, a bicycle manufacturer in Lomme, near Lille, to produce bikes under the Decathlon brand.
Since then, Decathlon has expanded to have over 50 different in-house brands with teams of designers, product engineers and manufacturers to design, create and produce Decathlon's products for over 80 different sports. This vertical integration means that Decathlon can make products available at the best prices with no crazy markups - supporting our ongoing goal of making sports and the outdoors more accessible to everyone.
The innovative spirit that was behind Decathlon's first store continues to today. The team remains driven by the goal to create new products, to challenge the limits and further reduce barriers to entry in sports and be a main partner for all sports lovers.
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The planet's strange atmosphere may have a lot to do with the sun.
If you look at pictures of Mercury taken with a high-powered telescope, the planet looks peaceful and calm. It's tiny, barely bigger than our moon. Craters cover its surface. But up close, and seen with the right scientific instruments, Mercury sends out a different message. The sun, its nearby neighbor, blasts the tiny planet with radiation. And tornadoes whirling across Mercury are like nothing you've ever seen.
These twisters don't destroy houses and cars and towns — because no one lives on Mercury. They don't transport anyone to Oz — because, let's face it, Oz isn't a real place. They don't form in the clouds — because Mercury doesn't have clouds. And they're not made of twisted columns of dust and debris — because Mercury doesn't have wind or dust.
Tornadoes on Mercury are like nothing you've ever seen because they're invisible. They form when part of the planet's magnetic field twists up into a spiral. This opens up a connection between the planet's surface and outer space. Tornadoes here are enormous — sometimes as wide as the planet itself. And they are transient: They can appear and disappear within a few minutes. On Earth, tornadoes form when two weather systems collide. On Mercury, magnetic cyclones show up when powerful forces, called magnetic fields, clash.
This image is the first of Mercury taken by cameras on board NASA's MESSENGER mission, in January 2008. MESSENGER has flown by Mercury three times and will start to orbit the planet next year.
Magnetic fields surround magnets and act like invisible shields. Every magnet, from the smallest refrigerator magnet to powerful magnets that can pick up cars, has a magnetic field around it. Magnets always have two ends, or poles, and the lines of the magnetic field go from one pole to the other.
Earth is actually a giant magnet, which means our planet is always surrounded by a powerful and protective magnetic field. The field is layered and thick, so it looks something like a giant onion that surrounds the Earth (except that it's invisible). Earth's magnetic field is easy to see in action with a compass: Because of the magnetic field, the compass needle points north. The lines of Earth's magnetic field go from the North Pole to the South Pole. Earth's magnetic field protects us from harmful radiation that flies through space — and it's responsible for the northern lights, a beautiful and spooky display that twists in the sky in the far north.
The aurora borealis, or Northern Lights, often appears as a curtain of fire in the sky. This spectacular light show has two main players: Earth's magnetosphere and the solar wind.
Like Earth, Mercury has a magnetic field — though scientists didn't know about it until the 1970s. In 1973, NASA sent a spacecraft to study Mercury. Over the following two years the tiny spaceship, called Mariner 10, flew by Mercury three times. After each flyby, it beamed information about the small planet back to scientists on Earth.
In September, MESSENGER finished its third flyby of Mercury. In 2011 it will begin a year of close observations of the planet. Using measurements from MESSENGER and Mariner, scientists have determined that Mercury's magnetic field is puny compared to Earth's — in fact, Earth's magnetic field is 100 times stronger.
Mercury's field is not only weak — it's also leaky, notes Slavin. Using data from MESSENGER's flybys, scientists found evidence that when Mercury's magnetic field opens up, it takes the shape of these giant tornadoes. And if the scientists are right — and they still have to do more experiments to find out — then the tornadoes form because of a blast from the sun.
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, which means the sun's heat and radiation are much stronger than on any other planet. On Mercury's day side, temperatures soar to about 800 º Fahrenheit, but on the dark night side, they fall to about -300º F. Because of its location, Mercury is also affected by the solar wind.
The solar wind is like a high-energy stream — in this case, a stream of plasma — that blasts away from the sun in all directions at about one million miles per hour. That's fast enough to get from the Earth to the moon in about 15 minutes. When the solar wind hits Earth, we barely notice because Earth's powerful magnetic field protects everything on the planet.
But Mercury's magnetic field is weak, so the solar wind can do some damage.
The solar wind is an example of space weather. On Earth, understanding the weather means measuring such things as rainfall, temperature and humidity. Understanding space weather means measuring powerful forces — energy from the sun — that can blast through space and affect even distant planets or other stars. To understand space weather on Mercury, scientists study electricity and magnetism.
The high-energy particles in the solar wind are a natural source of electricity. Scientists have known for centuries that electricity is closely related to magnetism. A moving magnetic field can generate electricity, and moving electric charges can form a magnetic field.
Red arrows indicate the direction of fast solar wind streams leaving the sun. Yellow lines show magnetic fields in the sun's atmosphere.
"When one of these magnetic tornadoes forms at Mercury, it directly links the surface of the planet to the solar wind," Slavin says. "It punches a hole in Mercury's magnetic field." And through that hole, he says, the solar wind can spiral down, down, down — all the way to the surface.
Mercury's magnetic tornadoes are more than just a powerful force of nature. They may explain another of Mercury's mysteries. NASA's missions to Mercury have shown that, in another surprise, the planet has a thin atmosphere. An atmosphere is the bubble of particles that surrounds a planet or star: On Earth, the atmosphere contains the gases we need to breathe (as well as other gases). The atmosphere is held to Earth by the force of gravity.
Because Mercury is so small, however, scientists used to think that it did not have enough gravity to hold an atmosphere in place. That changed when Mariner 10 — and now MESSENGER — went to Mercury and found evidence of a thin, ever-changing atmosphere. It isn't made of such light gases as oxygen suitable for breathing, however. Instead, Mercury's atmosphere seems to be made of atoms of metals, such as sodium. Even more mysterious, scientists found that Mercury's atmosphere appears and disappears in different spots all over the planet. It rarely stays in one place for long, and sometimes seems to move across the planet.
"One day you may see atmosphere at Mercury's northern pole, the next day you may take an image and see more atmosphere over the southern atmosphere — or even at the equator," Slavin says.
Slavin and his team now suspect that the Mercury's strange atmosphere — or at least part of it — may actually be created by the magnetic tornadoes. When a tornado opens up, the solar wind can wind down to the surface of the planet. Its particles are so powerful that when they strike Mercury's rocky surface, atoms fly up, up, up — and then gravity pulls them back down.
A magnetic tornado can be as wide as the entire planet, so sometimes the solar wind may blast half the planet at once. This sends up a lot of atoms, over a giant chunk of the planet's surface, flying up like teeny baseballs that have just been hit out of the ballpark — and coming down again, eventually.
The magnetic tornadoes may last only a few minutes, which means the solar wind has only a few minutes to stir up atoms on Mercury's surface. But the tornadoes happen frequently, which means the atmosphere may show up in one place, disappear minutes later — and show up again somewhere else on Mercury.
If MESSENGER is watching when this happens, then these atoms flying above Mercury's surface start to look like an atmosphere — a resemblance that could begin to answer some of the puzzling questions about Mercury.
Slavin says solar wind blasts and magnetic tornadoes may not be creating all of Mercury's atmosphere, but they probably help a lot. "Ultimately, it's at least contributing to these variations in Mercury's metallic atmosphere," he says.
But it will take more missions to Mercury before all the mysteries have been solved. One thing scientists have learned from Mariner 10 and MESSENGER, says Sarantos, is that the atmosphere changes quickly on tiny Mercury. Scientists may have to change the way they're using MESSENGER's instruments — studying what happens within a minute, rather than what happens within an hour.
The message from MESSENGER — and from Mariner 10 — is that we still have a lot to learn about Mercury. It's no quiet pilgrim running around the sun. Instead, with its weak magnetic field, it's like a miniature Earth whose size and place near the sun lead to strange and unexpected natural phenomena, like giant tornadoes and a disappearing atmosphere.
"This is a marvelous example of space weather at another planet," Slavin says.
Cowen, Ron. 2009. "MESSENGER's second pass." Science News, April 30.
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Ukyo Tachibana
(person) by Starrynight Sun Apr 02 2000 at 17:36:14
A blue-haired bishounen, Ukyo Tachibana is a character from the Samurai Shodown series of video games. He has a lightning-fast sword draw (iaijutsu) and and a sense of style that I really like. There's just something about a tragically ill character who recites haiku while cutting down his enemies. It's a very Doc Holliday kind of cool.
If he were an L5R character, he'd be from the Crane Clan.
(person) by Wintersweet Sun Apr 02 2000 at 17:45:25
He's based on the historical Japanese swordsman Sasaki Kojiro, while Haohmaru is based on Miyamoto Musashi. Ukyo is most lovely.
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In the year 2013, all eyes were on the Eastern Visayas region following the devastation brought about by typhoon Haiyan--the strongest storm ever to make landfall in recorded history. During this time, the region was at its worst--hunger, homelessness, death tolls, and believe it or not, politics amidst crisis. Seeing the damages the region had incurred, one would think that it would be impossible for it to recover that soon. However, the Eastern Visayas Tourism Office helmed by the hardworking Regional Director Karen Santiago Tiopes and her team took advantage of this "limelight" to boost tourism. Remember that after typhoon Haiyan, many international NGOs flocked to the country and resided in the region to help in the relief and rescue operations. The brighter side--it was an opportune time to showcase the natural beauty of the provinces in Eastern Visayas. The beaches, islands, caves, rock formations, despite the wrath of Haiyan, remained astounding with just minimal rehabilitation needed.
Four years later, while there is still a lot of work to do on the way to full recovery, the Eastern Visayas region continues to soar as one of the popular tourist destinations in the country. There's a lot to explore throughout the region's three main islands: Leyte, Samar and Biliran. In Samar alone (which is composed of the provinces of Northern Samar, Samar, and Eastern Samar), you would need more than a week to see all the attractions the island has to offer.
Last Holy Week, after our four days journey through Northern Samar, we continued on to the province of Samar, particularly in the towns of Basey and Marabut, and the capital city of Calbayog.
The most common route is via Tacloban, where there are daily flights to and from Manila. If coming from Cebu, you may fly via Calbayog. If time is not an issue, you may take the bus from Manila, which will pass through Matnog in Sorsogon. The bus will board a ferry going to Allen in Northern Samar.
Depending on where you want to go first, you may take a bus from Tacloban or Allen to Marabut (rock formations), Basey (Sohoton Cave and Natural Bridge) or Calbayog (the city capital).
There are several accommodation options in Calbayog including the Baypark Hotel and Ciriaco Hotel, which are both nestled along the highway.
Note: When in Calbayog, whether staying in the city or just passing by, do not miss the chance to eat at Marcial's Grille, which serves a very flavourful fried chicken as well as their famous baby back ribs.
We stayed in the affordable and clean Western Highway Lodge. However, the hallways and bathrooms seem a bit cramped. They said that the lodge was damaged by typhoon Haiyan, too, and that during the relief operations, an NGO stayed there for months and had helped them put back the lodge in good shape.
There is also an eco-lodge in Brgy. Wespal where the Visitors' Center of Sohoton Cave and Natural Bridge is located.
The most popular resort in Marabut is Caluwayan Palm Island Resort and Restaurant. It is also the jump off point to the rock formations that dot the serene San Pedro Bay.
In 1935, the Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park was established with the goal to protect the unique rock formations, caves, and rainforest along the Sohoton River in Samar Province. The area, which spans 840 hectares, features caves, subterranean riversthat are almost similar to Bucas Grande Island in Surigao, waterfalls, and beautiful limestone formations.
To begin your adventure, you must first register at either the Tourism Office located at the port area in Brgy. Baybay, or at the Sohoton Visitors' Center and Eco-Lodge in Brgy. Wespal, which is about 15 minutes away from the port/town proper. Here, all fees are standard and guests are given a briefing about the activities that they can do in the area. Guests are also required to wear lifevests before boarding the boat that will bring them to the base camp.
At the base camp, guests can go kayaking along the river onto the natural bridge, which will take abut 30 minutes to an hours roundtrip, as well as go spelunking in the "friendly" cave. The Sohoton Service Cooperative, who is manning the park, can also prepare food for your group.
Everything here is very organized--from reception to safety and food. How I wish Minalungao National Park in Nueva Ecija is managed the same way. The smoothness of the entire process... the controlled number of people cruising on the river... the fees that are reasonable and not overpriced at all. I am from Nueva Ecija and I should be promoting our very own but I just couldn't as I see lots of loopholes in how Minalungao is being mishandled. Sad.
Moving forward, cruising along the river gives spectacular views of karst limestone formations reminiscent of Surigao and El Nido. The water as clear as glass, and up above the rocks are lush greens that complete the postcard-perfect vista. It is a sight to behold.
Our guide said that before the Visitors' Center was created, guests had to trek from the entry point to the natural bridge. Good thing kayaks are now available, or else I would have died of exhaustion from even the simplest hike, you know.
The centuries-old church atop a hill in the town proper is another must-see spot in Basey. Despite many renovations, some of the original features of the church are still intact and well-maintained. We were unfortunate though because we went on a Good Friday so the church was closed, and it was also drizzling outside so the photos we took do not give justice to how charming the church is up close.
I first learned about the scenic rock formations of Marabut from Travel Now, a local travel magazine that used to have a TV show. I was instantly impressed with the rock formations that they showed in one of their episodes so I really made sure I'll check these out personally when I got a chance to explore Samar. Although I must admit that at one point, after the long and winding trip from Allen in Northern Samar to Marabut, I almost dismissed the idea of boating around the rock formations and instead just view them from afar, Good thing my companions were persistent and the next thing I knew, I was already aboard a small boat from Caluwayan Palm Island Resort & Restaurant and off we go to the rocks!
Boat ride from Caluwayan Palm Island Resort and Restaurant costs Php 500/hour, and is good for four persons. Entrance fee is Php 25. You may need to have at least two hours or more if you want to stay in one of the rock formations or if you want to go snorkeling.
Here's a short video that gives a sneak peek of Marabut, Samar. It can also be viewed on HD (720p or 1080p). Enjoy!
In Calbayog, check out this church and delight in its seamless blend of Spanish and modern architecture and design. While not as old-looking as the other churches created during the colonial times, this church also played a role in the history of Samar. Jesuits used to live in Calbayog, but they failed to build a church there. It was only after the takeover of the Franciscans that Calbayog was given the parish status, and thus the church was founded.
While Samar and the rest of the Eastern Visayas region had experienced the worst of typhoon Haiyan, the resilience of its people, especially in terms of tourism, is just amazing. From the rubbles rise a sparkling gem that is worth all the attention...this time, in a more positive light.
Know more about Samar. Visit their Facebook page here.


The publication Delfi.lt reports that last Friday Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaitė signed amendments to the national Gaming Law, which will ensure the supervision of online gambling.
The president noted that Lithuania and the Netherlands are the only member states of the European Union where remote gambling activities have not been regulated, and that the amendments are the first step towards regulation and supervision of online gambling.
President Grybauskaitė said regulation was necessary to prevent the growth of an illegal underground market in internet gambling, thus protecting citizens – especially the underaged – from unregulated and unsafe online operators.
The amendments stipulate that remote gambling may be organised only by companies that are certified, licensed and supervised by Lithuania's Gaming Control Authority. The amendments also clarify that the promotion of illegal websites and operators will be illegal in Lithuania.
Delfi,il notes that the European Commission has reminded Lithuania on the necessity for regulation, and the importance that it be done in accordance with public order, security and health.
The amendments will have to be approved by the Commission as part of routine EU procedure to ensure compliance with Union principles and legal requirements.


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The futuristic flying car we once imagined. are and how they work Canadian insurance companies and industry experts are also keeping a close eye on the development of this technology, but most ques.
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In December, Shenmue mastermind Yu Suzuki promised prospective players new footage from the much-anticipated third outing 'early in the new year'. That's yet to materialise, however a series of 'developer report' videos have surfaced which go behind the scenes at developer Ys Net. From the little shown off below, it seems QTE sequences—a mechanic prevalent in the first games released at the turn of the century—are back in force.
The first short of the series showcases a rock-hopping quick-time event which mirrors a similar scene in Shenmue 2. Later, a staffer is seen designing an event scene (thanks, Gematsu).
The second short shows off less in the way of tangible development, however again shows off a member of the Ys Net team working through a QTE test play—whereby gamepad buttons flash up in random patterns on-screen.
Having paid close attention to our Shenmue 3 articles' comments sections of late, I'm aware the PC Gamer readership is pretty split on whether or not Suzuki's modern take on the cult classic series can succeed today. I loved the original games, and while I'm also aware nostalgia plays a large part in my affection, I really do hope Shenmue 3 lives up to its billing.
That said, I'm not fond of QTE sequences whatsoever, and although I appreciate Ys Net are playing up the nostalgia elements of Shenmue, this is definitely a feature I'd rather see played down.
Fingers crossed the aforementioned promised footage lands soon. According to its Kickstarter campaign page, Shenmue 3's full release is expected in December, 2017.


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Transport Accessibility Minister Nusrat Ghani said: "Today marks the next step towards our ambition of delivering a fully inclusive transport network.
"It is unacceptable that, despite welcome investment in some areas, our roadside services are not more accessible for over a quarter of a million people, and I am determined to do more.
"Our partnership with MDUK will help ensure that everyone, disabled or not, can use our roads and I encourage as many operators as possible to apply for funding."
Catherine Woodhead, Chief Executive of Muscular Dystrophy UK, said: "Individuals and families living with a disability often tell us that travelling by car is the easiest way for them to get from A to B.
"Building Changing Places toilets at motorway service stations will make it easier for more than a quarter of a million people and their families to visit friends, go on holiday, or simply enjoy a day out somewhere – activities the rest of us take for granted.
"We're delighted the Department for Transport has recognised this need, and look forward to working together on delivering this transformational project."


I got a call last night from a lady who's dog needs TPLO surgery. They had paid to have the first knee done, which had been very hard financially on them. But now the other knee has torn. They were told at the time of surgery this would probably happen, but they thought they would have longer times between surgeries to be able to save up for the 2nd surgery. She was very sadly willing to place the dog in order to help her, but I know this dog is in a very loving home and happy. It would be a shame to split them up.
Are there foundations out there that she could apply to for a grant? Any other ideas?
The second part of my question is specific to the TPLO surgery. They are being told that the cheaper surgery in which they basically stabalize the knee with strong surgical sutures probably wouldn't work because this dog is 90lbs. I have personally known several very active, large dogs have this surgery done with success. And it's only several hundred dollars (which this person can afford) vs. thousands. Anyone have experience with this surgery?
Also, many specialty vets will offer a payment plan, such as 90 days. Although that is not a lot of time, it does give an option to finding the funding. I had a dog require orthopedic surgery last year and the vet suggested "Care Credit" but also offer me the 90 day payment plan.
If you do a search for "emergency veterinary funds" you may find other sources.
imom.com (or org) has emergency funds and if a Golden Retriever they have emrgency funds available. Although the dog may be in pain the surgery is not an emergency so time can be bought with restricted activites, weight loss and Adequan shots.
Thanks for the suggestions. I did talk to this couple about CareCredit and they have credit issues from previous marriages so they don't qualify. But, I will pass along the other ideas. I was considering doing an eBay thing for them. Any ideas here? I haven't come up with anything that might interest dog people in general. I know about anyone can say the need money so I would want to do it in a way that it could be verified as legit. Has anyone done that and could pass along your knowledge? Any other ideas? I was thinking about trying to organize a dog community garage sale but it may be too late in the year to get that done. Keep the ideas coming! Thanks!
I have a list of options, but it is specific to Colorado.
One suggestion do have, is for whatever state they are in, find the local Craigslist.com and post in the PETS section seeking information on low cost options or organizations that help with payments.
DO NOT post about the specific surgery and that they are seeking help with payments or the posting will be flagged off. It is viewed as begging for money and not allowed.
I found the list i have for Colorado, on Craigslist, as someone had posted it in response to such a request.
Thanks you guys. I will let you know what ends up happening. I talked to my vet and she even mentioned amputation as opposed to euthanizing the dog as a last resort option. She said that she has several large dogs with three legs in her practice and they do well. However, there is the concern with the other leg already weakened (perhaps) because of the TPLO surgery. I know that sounds extreme but better than putting the dog to sleep. Again, give me your thoughts! I am going to call the owners on Tuesday evening and discuss the options available. I like the Craig's list idea too...I will look into that also!
Just a note.. the other less expensive surgery IS A OPTION..
TPLO is a great procedure.. and in some cases may be the best option.. but lots of dogs have had extra capusular method before the TPLO was developed..
so have them ask..the surgon..
if they did the other procedure and it did not work as well if they could not do the TPLO later??
Or because the other knee has had a TPLO perhaps the less expensive extra capsular method would perhaps provide enough stablization and good use of leg?
GEEZE this fustrates the crap out of me. I work at a vet and the lack of other options.. is crazy.. if they cannot afford the TPLO then they need to be offered other options..I love my pets.. and yes try to budget.. but you are talking about one option costing $2000+ and one under $1500.. so I don't think the owner is being cheep in wanting other options..in most cases.. granted they may not be as ideal.. but a owner does have the choice and can take the resposiblity to decide what they can do pros and cons if both procedures.. .. and make the final decision as to what is best.. or what they can afford..
Lots of dogs have had the extra capsular method and yes are doing fine..some it has not worked.. and caused more problems..
Just my 2 cents worth..
Thanks for your two cents and everyone elses! I agree, I have been a bit frustrated with their vet. I don't think he's very "up" on things. He knows what he knows and that's it. He wanted me to send him proof of the early spay/neuters being a risk factor for torn CCLs etc... I did it but I thought that he should be doing the research himself! But, I would do anything to help this pup.
The owners are considering the cheaper surgery now. I hope they decide to do that, and soon! They are kicking around the idea of making a fund raiser just for Sybil. Maybe like a t-shirt sale with her picture on it etc. I will keep you all posted!


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Bergen Supplement Belies Tragic End
May 14, 2009 By Rich Mueller
Martin Bergen was an obvious choice to appear in late 19th century baseball memorabilia. But the player who appears on the 1899 Sporting News Supplement looking so serene was just months away from a triple murder-suicide that rocked baseball.
Tucked amid an impressive group of 1899-1900 Sporting News supplements in the current Huggins & Scott auction is a lot containing the image of Martin Bergen.
More than a century later, his name has been lost in time to all but the most hard core baseball historians. 100 years ago, however, most were already trying hard to forget him.
Bergen was an outstanding catcher for the National League's Boston Beaneasters. His skill set helped Boston to two pennants and runner-up finish. Fans outside of Boston didn't realize it, but Bergen's toughest opponents weren't on the playing field. They were in his mind.
His story seems almost improbable to fathom today, but with limited psychological care available at the time, Bergen's increasingly dangerous mental condition was untreated.
He battled what were later described as schizophrenia and manic depression. It all began coming to a head after his young son's death and by 1899, Bergen was hallucinating on the field, imagining attacks on himself.
In January of 1900, at age 28, Bergen lost control. Early on one cold New England morning, he grabbed an axe and killed his wife and two other young children at their farm near Brookline, Massachusetts. His sad tale was told in a riveting story by Sports Illustrated's William Nack in 2001.
Bergen also appears in the 1898-99 National Copper Plate Company set.
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Mark Bowden is the author of several books, including Killing Pablo, Black Hawk Down, Bringing the Heat, Doctor Dealer, Finders Keepers, and Guests of the Ayatollah. He reported at The Philadelphia Inquirer for twenty years and is now a national correspondent for The Atlantic and writes for Vanity Fair, as well as other magazines. He lives in Oxford, Pennsylvania.
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Two leading U.S. travel writers said Turkey was among their top holiday destinations, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency (AA) said.
Alyssa Ramos, who runs the travel guide website "mylifesamovie.com" told AA during the Travel and Adventure Show 2018 in Washington D.C., that a hot air balloon tour at the historic Cappadocia region in central Anatolia is one of her favourite things to do.
Patricia Schultz, who wrote the book "1,000 Places to See Before You Die", said she lists Istanbul as a must-see place.
"For the U.S. citizens, who has 300 years of history, Istanbul has an unimaginable history," Schultz was quoted by AA as saying.


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Cherokee Attack on Fort Dobbs
Posted on February 27, 2015 by Art Menius
This Day in North Carolina History
An artist's rendering of Fort Dobbs. Image from N.C. Historic Sites.
On February 27, 1760, Fort Dobbs was attacked by a force of more than 60 Cherokee warriors. The fort had been constructed four years earlier to protect the western frontier during the French and Indian War.
Fighting between the British settlers and their former allies broke out in 1759 as settlers were killed in revenge for the murder of several Cherokee the year before. As the only permanent fort on the colony's frontier, the fort served as a safe-haven for settlers, and its garrison of soldiers helped to defend the region.
Colonel Hugh Waddell, the fort's commander, noted that the Cherokee "found the fire very hot" as ten of his men engaged the Cherokee near the fort around nine o'clock at night. "I ordered my party to fire which we did not further than 12…
Localism in American Life
Link to early draft of the first chapter of Localism in American Life, a book I am writing for publication in 2017 http://ow.ly/JHKDX
Carrboro, somewhere in time
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There's one thing you can't buy at Wal
There's one thing you can't buy at Wal-Mart. That's the small town quality of life. Once you lose it, you can't get it back. – Al Norman
My February Chapel Hill News column
My February column for the Chapel Hill News, postponed a week due to Dean Smith's passing, deals with the power of just doing stuff – an idea developed by Transitions Network founder Rob Hopkins.
You can read the column, to be published on Wednesday, February 17, here.
Book Review: Archie Green: The Making of a Working Class Hero
Sean Burns, Archie Green: The Making of a Working Class Hero (Campaign: University of Illinois Press, 2011)
Reviewed by Art Menius
I knew Archie Green during the extraordinarily productive final third of his long, busy life. I believe I initially met Archie, along with Bob Cantwell and Ralph Rinzler, at the Sounds of the South conference in Chapel Hill in 1988. The Folk Alliance office I ran happened by be located in the Southern Folklife Collection at UNC's Wilson Library just as Archie was arranging for the John Edwards Memorial Collection to be moved there from UCLA. For a good chunk of my life, whenever I felt down, exhausted, or frustrated, Archie would appear to cheer me up and assure me that my work was important. No telling how many other people can say something similar about Archie, the union harbor worker and carpenter who, at mid-life, became a towering folklorist, laborlorist, cultural critic, and advocate/lobbyist for traditional culture.
One of those, young Sean Burns, undertakes the daunting task of a biography in Archie Green: The Making of a Working Class Hero. Empowered by extensive first person interviews with Green and with those in his inner circle, Burns proves at his best in placing Archie's belief system in the context of his childhood, education, work, and times. Burns succeeds brilliantly in showing how Archie's bold, broad interests and positions are indeed of one cloth. From Burns, for example, we learn how Archie's steadfast refusal to write for Sing Out!, no matter how strongly Pete Seeger pushed him, comes from his real world experience as a union laborer, appreciation for the music working people liked, and left-wing opposition to the totalitarian impulse of 20th century communism.
The book also ends on a high note with an extensive interview conducted by "American Routes'" Nick Spitzer just eight days before Green passed at age 92. The gems found therein include, "An alternative to a world dominated by a few powers that have world-wide power is cultural pluralism," and
How to break that pattern….how to diversify power is the big political problem of the day. It becomes compounded because in diverging power out of Washington you also strengthen the hands of the fundamentalists, reactionary groups in American life that as a mantra talk about less government. How you can blend the notion of more government, that is a strong federal power, with the notion of local autonomy and community control is a huge, huge problem for American life.
In summarizing Archie's last half-century, however, keeping up with Archie proves as challenging for Burns the biographer as it was for any of us who knew him in real life. In exploring just the major areas into which Archie threw himself from creating the American Folklife Center to establishing laborlore as a field, the narrative flow breaks up into a number of individual chapters. A student would be unable, after reading these pages, to distill Green's last 57 years into a simple, chronological paragraph of positions, publications, and achievements.Nonetheless, Burns explanation of how Archie Green came to be Archie Green makes Archie Green: The Making of a Working Class Hero essential reading for anyone interested in folklore, cultural policy, labor history, or any one of a large number of related fields.
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Giant Center, Dauphin County - Saturday was the final day of the PIAA Basketball Championships. The Trinity Shamrock boys the lone area representative in the arena. The 'Rocks looking for their third state title as they faced Lincoln Park in the 3A title game.
A back in fourth game in the first half, saw Lincoln Park explode for a 16-point fourth quarter lead. If you stopped watching there you missed an amazing finish.
Check out the highlights above to see how close Trinity came to completing an amazing comeback as they fall 73-72 to Lincoln Park.


The idea of Sola Fide is that we're saved by a mere belief in God.
This is where this doctrine comes from. It's Sola Fide.
The thing about the Reformation, that a lot of people don't realize, is that it was not a restoration. It was not abolition. It was Reformation, that's why it's called The Reformation. They didn't go back to the Apostles doctrine, instead, they reformed Catholic doctrine.
They kept a lot of it, but tweaked it in little ways, so that they could have a religion that they were more comfortable with. One of the main things that caused the Reformation was the doctrine, the Catholic Church's doctrine of Merit and Indulgences.
The Catholic Church believes that, after you die, if you have a sin – it's kind of like this mathematical formula, if you've done a lot of good deeds, you've said so many Hail Mary's for example, you get positive points. You get Merit.
If you sin, if you tell a lie or steal something, that is a DE-merit.
If you start life completely zero, you are perfect, you have never sinned, but then you tell a lie, you are then demerited.
You've gone into the red.
You've gone into the negative in terms of merit.
If I've committed four sins, I'm at negative four, so to speak. If I can get four indulgences – four merits – I can bring myself back up to zero.
The reasoning behind this pursuit of merit is that, if I die, and I'm in the red and I'm negative, I have to spend time in Purgatory while all of those negative things are purged from my life. Then, once all of those things are purged I can go on to Heaven, to paradise, to be with God.
If I'm pretty good, if I'm a good person, I will spend less time in Purgatory.
If I'm really, really bad, if I'm a rotten person in the world, I'll spend a lot more time in Purgatory.
That doctrine caused just about everyone to seek indulgences. And, not just for themselves.
If my grandfather died and was known to do some pretty bad things, I don't want him to spend forever in Purgatory. So, I'm going to try to earn some merits, so that I can pay them on his behalf – basically shortening his time in Purgatory, so he can go on to a peaceful time in Heaven.
The available merits are not infinite, so they are super valuable. Apparently, there's a vault, where all of the great people in the past – the Apostles, Jesus, Mary, everyone that's done really great things – they died with positive merits. Since they don't really need all these merits, they're going to straight to Heaven and skipping purgatory, their unused merits are placed into the vault where we can then access to them through indulgences.
There's this massive vault, with all of these merits that are available, but I have to earn them if I'm going to bring myself back from this sinful lifestyle.
As you can imagine, this kind of system where I have to go to a priest, and that priest is going to tell me how I can earn these indulgences, obviously, that system is just ripe for corruption. And that's exactly what happened.
If they needed a lot of money, they would just go to a town and sell indulgences, and money would flow in. This wholesale of indulgences, of merits, of merited salvation, caused Martin Luther to pause, and this is why he wrote his thesis, and this is why the entire Reformation originally kicked off.
The problem with the Reformation is they didn't go back far enough.
They didn't go all the way back to the Apostles.
They didn't restore the original.
They didn't abolish Catholicism. They just tweaked it.
It's kind of like playing that game, Gossip.
Let's say you have 2,000 people in a line, and the first person shares the gospel. The second people shares the what he heard, and the third person shares what he heard, and on it goes… By the time it gets to the fifth or sixth person, it's already changing.
By the time it gets to the 100th person, it's really different.
By the time it gets to the 250th person, it's completely different – it doesn't even resemble what the first person said.
Now, if you want to know what the original message was, who would you go to?
Would you go to the 230th person in line?
How about the 15th person in line?
Of course not. Because you could never be sure they had the original phrase either. You would have to go back to the one who started it all.
The Reformation went back to a version of Catholicism that didn't practice the selling of indulgences. And, over time, other nonbiblical practices were either rejected or tweaked to make it fit the reformed religion. But, it was still just a reformed version of Catholicism.
They went back to like year 250 and year 300, years 500 and they took these doctrines out of the Catholic Church that they liked. But, they didn't go back to the Apostolic Church, the first church.
Doctrines, like Sole Fide, were mutations of something that was completely different than what the Apostles taught. And this idea of Sola Fide, of faith alone, has down through the ages, become its own doctrine.
As a person, I am completely removed from any responsibility of obedience to God's word. I'm removed from any responsibility to save myself from this untoward generation. I'm removed from my responsibility to study His word, to live a life of holiness, to be holy for He is Holy.
t's this choice inside of myself that I believe that Jesus died for my sins, and therefore it's done.
Obviously, there are a lot of problems with this doctrine.
What if I believed when I was 19 years old but now that I'm 37 I don't believe anymore?
Do I lose my salvation?
And if I lose my salvation, was I never "saved" to begin with?
Now, if they had cast out demons in His name. If they had done a lot of works in his name, surely there was faith.
As a matter of fact the Bible says that God gives every man a measure of faith.
If Sola Fide is correct, how does it fit with all of these other scriptures?
The way of an act.
The path of an act.
It's kind of like me saying, "You get to Bellevue through the I-90 Tunnel." When I say that, you know exactly what I mean. I have to get in my car, and I have to drive through the I-90 Tunnel to get to Bellevue.
Faith is denoting the channel to which we get to the act of salvation.
Faith is not the salvation itself, it's the channel to salvation.
Just because the I-90 Tunnel exists doesn't mean that suddenly your in Bellevue.
Not faith, not grace, but baptism.
Now only the super ignorant would take that Scripture and say, "Well, baptism is here, therefore faith doesn't have anything to do with it." That's a ridiculous assumption that doesn't take into account all of the other gospel teachings.
Ephesians tells us that we're saved through faith that, it's not of our works, it's a gift of God, therefore we cannot boast. In other words, I cannot say, "I got baptized therefore I saved myself." Salvation is an act of God – it's that act of God that washes me clean when I am baptism in obedience to His Word.
It's that act of obedience, that I took through faith, that actually has the power.
If you believe that you can get saved by the work of baptism without faith, you're believing in the same Catholic Doctrine of Indulgences. That, instead of going on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem, you're going on a pilgrimage to a tank, you're getting baptized, you check that box off, and now you have earned salvation by something that you did.
Baptism without faith is just getting wet.
But, when you believe in God, when you believe in his Word, and you believe that baptism is for the remission of sins, it moves you to baptism. When faith in the gospel causes you to obey the gospel that obedience is where the salvation lies.
He responds to the, but he doesn't day believe, he doesn't say, just trust in him.
He gives them commands, "Repent and be baptized," because they already believe, and now they want to know what do we do? What action do we take now that we have this faith?
They wanted to take the action that they needed to take, and Peter responds and says, "Be baptized, repent and be baptized every one of you, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." And on that day over three thousand people were baptized.
It was this act of faith that caused them to obey the words of Peter and be baptized. Peter says, "we're saved by baptism," in 1st Peter chapter 3.
Now, there is a scripture about Sola Fide, faith alone.
Faith alone doesn't work because it's dead.
Let's say you're out in the middle of the desert.
You're five miles from the nearest town, and it's 115 degrees.
You're hot, and you're walking.
Now, you have a bottle of water. And it would be true to say that water will save you in that situation. Water will keep you from perishing in the desert.
But, just having a bottle of water doesn't do you any good.
You will die in the desert with a bottle full of water if you don't drink it.
Just having faith is like standing in a world of sin, and you've got the solution to it in your hand, but you need more than Sola Fide. You have to add some action to that faith, or the faith is dead.
I don't, because faith alone is dead.
shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.
You can not have it separated.
The entire Bible is one cohesive story, and faith causes you to obey the Gospel.
And, when you do, it will change your life.


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