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package gopherdoc.buttercoin.trader;

import android.content.Context;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.support.v4.app.Fragment;
import android.view.LayoutInflater;
import android.view.View;
import android.view.ViewGroup;
import android.widget.ArrayAdapter;
import android.widget.ListView;

import java.util.ArrayList;

import gopherdoc.buttercoin.trader.Buttercoin.ObjCollectionHistoryOrderRecord;
import gopherdoc.buttercoin.trader.Buttercoin.ObjOrderRecord;

public class PagerHistorySection extends Fragment {
    public static PagerHistorySection init() {
        return new PagerHistorySection();
    }
    private ArrayList<ObjOrderRecord> collection;
    private MyAdapter myAdapter;
    private ListView lv;
    public PagerHistorySection(){

    }
    @Override
    public View onCreateView(LayoutInflater inflater, ViewGroup container,
                             Bundle savedInstanceState) {
        View rootView = inflater.inflate(R.layout.pager_history, null);
        assert rootView != null;
        lv = (ListView) rootView.findViewById(R.id.lv_tradehistory);
        Bundle args = getArguments();
        if (args != null) {
            ObjCollectionHistoryOrderRecord myTrades = args.getParcelable("TradeList");
            collection = myTrades.collection;
        } else {
            collection = new ArrayList<ObjOrderRecord>();
        }
        if (savedInstanceState != null){
            if (savedInstanceState.getParcelableArrayList("history") != null){
                collection = savedInstanceState.getParcelableArrayList("history");
            }
        }
        myAdapter = new MyAdapter(getActivity(), collection);
        lv.setAdapter(myAdapter);
        return rootView;
    }
    @Override
    public void onSaveInstanceState(Bundle outState){
        super.onSaveInstanceState(outState);
        outState.putParcelableArrayList("history",collection);
    }

    private class MyAdapter extends ArrayAdapter<ObjOrderRecord> {
        private final Context context;
        private final ArrayList<ObjOrderRecord> trades;

        public MyAdapter(Context context, ArrayList<ObjOrderRecord> trades) {
            super(context, R.layout.lvitem_history, trades);
            this.context = context;
            this.trades = trades;
        }
        @Override
        public View getView(int position, View convertView, ViewGroup parent) {
            ListItemHistory rowView = new ListItemHistory(context);
            rowView.setDate(trades.get(position).getTimestamp());
            rowView.setPosition(trades.get(position).getPosition());
            rowView.setPrice(trades.get(position).getPrice());
            rowView.setAmount(trades.get(position).getVolume());
            return rowView;
        }
    }
    public void updateHistory(ObjCollectionHistoryOrderRecord tradeHistory){
        if (myAdapter != null) {
            collection = tradeHistory.collection;
            myAdapter.clear();
            for (ObjOrderRecord order : tradeHistory.collection) {
                myAdapter.add(order);
            }
            myAdapter.notifyDataSetChanged();
        }
    }
    public void clearHistory(){
        updateHistory(new ObjCollectionHistoryOrderRecord());
    }

}


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Q:  tag goes to new page, but does not go to the top of the new page I'm working on a gatsby-react project that has multiple pages. On the header & footer there are links to other pages within my project. When I click on the link, the URL changes, the browser loads the new page and renders it normally.
The only problem is that the new page isn't loaded from the top. For example, if I'm currently viewing the bottom of the page and I click a link, then I expect to be taken to the top of the new page. What happens is I am taken to the new page, but I stay at the bottom. This image should explain what I mean.

I'm NOT using GatsbyLinks as they cause problems in the project, I use normal  tags for links instead.
Can I add anything to the  tag that can force going to the top of the page? If not then is there some other linking component I can use?
Thanks in advance!

A: The process of scroll restoration is handled automatically by Gatsby, however, using anchor links () for internal navigation (outside the scope of React) may lead to this kind of issue, since the data of the page it's cached but you are not using internal navigation to manage or restore it.
That said, I would suggest using the useScrollRestoration hook when needed:
import { useScrollRestoration } from "gatsby"
import countryList from "../utils/country-list"
export default function PageComponent() {
  const ulScrollRestoration = useScrollRestoration(`page-component-ul-list`)
  return (
    <ul style={{ height: 200, overflow: `auto` }} {...ulScrollRestoration}>
      {countryList.map(country => (

{country}

      ))}

  )
}

For a more global approach, you can also play with gatsby-browser.js APIs such as onRouteUpdate and shouldUpdateScroll, both triggered in each change of page (navigation):
exports.onRouteUpdate = () => {
  if (typeof window !== `undefined`) { window.scrollTo(0, 0)}
}

exports.shouldUpdateScroll = args => {
   return false;
};

By default, shouldUpdateScroll gets the last scrolled position, ideally, just changing and returning false it should work for your described scenario.

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PATRICK WINDLEY
The Different Legs of a Triathlon and Their Distances
The sprint is the triathlon event with the shortest distance, while the Ironman is the event with the largest distance. The shorter distances of sprint events are ideal for first-timers, but the longer distances of Olympic and Ironman competitions are intended to test competitors to their mental and physical breaking points. The Ironman distance, on the other hand, is the gold standard for determining one's level of stamina and dedication. Beginners can consider beginning their triathlon careers with a half-distance race since it is easier to complete and can be planned around other responsibilities, such as time with family.
In the sport of triathlon, competitors may choose from a diverse assortment of distance categories. You have the choice of selecting a length that is appropriate for novices, as well as one that is tailored to your abilities and physical make-up. The list of distances that are suitable for novice runners includes both the sprint and the super sprint alternatives. Once you've reached a point where you're confident with the swim distance, you have the option of progressing to more extended or more difficult stretches of the same distance.
Sprinting is the best place for newcomers to begin their athletic endeavors since it is both the quickest and the most straightforward distance to complete. Many athletes get their start in the sport by competing in shorter-distance triathlons known as sprint triathlons since they are easier to complete and do not need more than a few months of training. In addition to that, traveling is one of the fastest and easiest ways to cover a distance since it is one of the shortest distances possible. Beginner athletes could finish a sprint in less than half an hour if they compete at a shorter distance.
Sprint distances are ideal for individuals who are just getting started since they do not need any particular equipment. The only things that are needed to participate in the event are a swimsuit and a pair of goggles created specifically for the water. In addition to that, you also have the choice of riding a road bike or a mountain bike with slick tires. Toe clips may be attached to road bikes. In addition to this, you are going to want to make sure you have a good pair of running shoes.
A high degree of endurance is required to compete in triathlons of the Olympic Distance, even though the pace is substantially faster. Athletes are required to keep a tight watch on their heart rates and abstain from participating in excessive quantities of anaerobic metabolism as a direct result of this need. As a consequence of this, students will participate in fewer sessions of prolonged endurance and a much greater number of workouts that focus on pace and intervals. The goal is to keep your heart rate at a level that is lower than the lactic threshold. This is because going beyond that threshold might lead to an exponential rise in how exhausted you feel.
The World Triathlon Championship Series, sometimes known as the WTCS, is widely regarded as the highest level of competition in the sport of triathlon. The Olympic distance is used for the competitions that make up the World Triathlon Championship Series. In the northern hemisphere, the first episode of this series normally airs in the spring, and subsequent episodes continue into the autumn. The series will culminate with the Grand Final, which may include anything from six to eight individual races. On the other hand, throughout the last several years, a rising number of WTCS competitions have been cut to the sprint distance, and World Triathlon has started to explore new locales.
After the Olympic distance, there is a type of triathlon called the intermediate distance, which may last up to 20 miles longer than the Olympic distance. Triathletes should give some thought to commencing their training with distances of this kind.
If someone wants to win an Ironman distance triathlon, they need to have the stamina and desire to see the race all the way through to the finish line. In1979, fifty athletes had signed up to compete in the race; however, the competition was called off due to the adverse weather. Tom Warren, who was born and raised in San Diego, completed the marathon in 11 hours, 15 minutes, and 56 seconds, which was enough to earn him the title of winner. The first person to be given the title of Ironwoman was Lyn Lemaire, who finished in the sixth position. The tournament grabbed the eye of Sports Illustrated writer Barry McDermott, who later authored a ten-page feature article about the competition after being inspired by the competition. The publication of this essay sparked an interest in the competition among a significant number of individuals, which ultimately contributed to the development of Ironman.
Over the last several years, it has been seen that the overall performance of older athletes competing in triathlons has improved. On the other hand, there has not been a significant shift in the performance of athletes when they were younger. For instance, athletes over the age of 40 who competed in the Ironman Hawaii race saw significant improvements in their swimming and cycling splits. Over the last three decades, there has been a general upward trend in the age of the top ten Hawaiian triathletes, which has resulted in an increase in the average age of this group. This might be due to an increase in the amount of quality time spent riding the bike, as well as an update in equipment.
The Wildflower Triathlon is widely considered to be among the most prestigious events in the annals of the sport's history. The event has many challenging segments, including a bike ride that is 56 miles long and a lake swim that is 1.2 miles long as one of its components. In addition to it, the system has a variety of different descents. Each and every year, there are more than 7,500 individuals that register to take part in it.
The Wildflower Triathlon has a distance that is intended to be pleasant for participants with varying levels of experience in the sport of triathlon. Over the course's uneven topography, both the run and the bike race provide challenging difficulties for participants to overcome. The bulk of the cycling ride consists of rather a flat terrain. On the other hand, there are several rather steep climbs and descents. Participating in this event together as a family is a lot of fun since it is a place where people of all ages, including children, can have a good time. In addition, there is a separate young category within the tournament, and the entrance costs for that category are lower.
In addition to riding their bikes throughout the Wildflower Triathlon, athletes will also have the chance to make purchases in the onsite marketplace. In addition, there are a range of triathlon-themed crafts and the most up-to-date pieces of training equipment available to purchase at the expo. This picture-perfect setting is distinguished by its closeness to several wineries, and it provides visitors with the option to enjoy the course from the perspective of a helicopter ride. In addition, there is a particular area set aside for children, replete with a playground and a variety of other activities that encourage participation.

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G'day and welcome to Sydney Australia. Hailed as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Sydney is complemented by a beautiful nature landscape as well as its energetic locals known as Sydneysiders. The state capital of New South Wales, Sydney has its own unique style, culture, heritage, art and experiences for visitors to enjoy. See rare and endangered animals from around the world as well as Australia's favourite animals in zoos and wildlife parks in and around the city, check out the cool Aussie lifestyle at Sydney's beaches and explore the beautiful harbour. You'll love every second of your holiday in Sydney.
One of Australia's modern icons, the Sydney Opera House is the creation of Danish architect, Jorn Utzon, and today is recognised as a World Heritage UNESCO site. The Opera House is busy day and night with a calendar of wonderful performances, events and festivals. Make sure you take a behind-the-scenes tour, have dinner under the stars or cocktails overlooking the harbour.
Popular with backpackers, billionaires, board riders and the body beautiful, Bondi Beach is one of Sydney's most stunning beaches. A walk along the beachfront promenade gives you the chance to experience its carefree sun-drenched lifestyle while cafes and bars offer a taste of real Australian beach lifestyle.
One of Australia's most famous icons, the Sydney Harbour Bridge is the world's tallest steel arch bridge. There are many ways to experience this historic landmark, and one of the most popular is BridgeClimb Sydney. This gives you the incredible opportunity to climb the bridge all the way to the summit, an experience not to be missed.
Discover Sydney's fabulous shopping centres, designer boutiques, department stores and specialty shops in the city centre and hip suburbs. Westfield Sydney on Pitt Street Mall is at the centre of all shopping action. Make sure you also pop into the beautifully restored Queen Victoria Building (QVB) for its vast array of high street fashion, designer-style, jewellery, antiques and art. For something different and special, don't miss Sydney's buzzing market scenes like Paddy's Markets, Paddington Markets, The Rocks Markets, Eveleigh Markets and the Rozelle Markets.
Beautiful landscapes
Sydney is surrounded by national parks, sandy beaches and green parks and gardens. More spellbinding nature experiences are close to Sydney including spectacular coastal scenery along the Grand Pacific Drive, the Hunter Valley (Australia's oldest wine-growing region), and the famous Blue Mountains, just 1.5 hours' drive from the city. Further afield, dolphins and whales can be spotted at Port Stephens, the Dolphin Capital of Australia.
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Spring - pleasant and sunny
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← Hip. Cool. Free.
And the Winner Is…. →
Die Free
"I could have become a prostitute and a crackhead or I could have become Cheryl Wills that's on TV."
– Cheryl Wills
Actor LeVar Burton as "Kunta Kinte"
Kunta Kinte, Kizzy, Chicken George…these names are legendary in the African-American community.
Many of us were too young to understand these complex "characters" and many more were born decades after they marched into homes across America. For folks old enough to know there seemed to be two sides – those who felt a sense of kinship and those who felt that while slavery may have occurred, Kunta, Kizzy, Chicken George and the events surrounding their lives were mere fabrications of a brilliant mind. Did it really go down like that?
For the late great Alex Haley it did go down like that. And, Kunta, Kizzy, Chicken George and 'nem were not "characters "at all, but were branches of his own family tree. They were, in fact, his Roots.
Ostensibly Haley – though he long ago became an ancestor – has been
Author Alex Haley - Photo Credit: Mickey Adair (1984)
alone in the quest to learn what happened to his people before, during and after the Middle Passage. It's taken a while but there's a new crop of prominent root diggers popping up. With the creation of Ancestry.com as well as TV programs like Who Do You Think You Are? and the PBS miniseries African American Lives a fresh batch of Haleyites are noseying around in the fields of their ancestors. Who are these renegades, these revolutionaries that dare unearth the truth about their history, which is inextricably Africa and America's history? Who are they?
They are those who refuse to sit in the dark any longer. And, luckily for me, I've been crossing their lighted paths.
Last month I (re)introduced you to Isaiah Washington, the activist and actor formerly known as "Dr. Preston Burke," who successfully traced his roots all the way back to Sierra Leone.
Recently I had the immense pleasure to meet NY1 Anchor Cheryl Wills at her booksigning event in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. Like many New York denizens I've watched her eloquently deliver breaking stories and current events just as most newscasters do. But I discovered, as you soon will, Cheryl is more than a talking head. She is a ball of fire! Cheryl and I sat down to converse about her new tome, Die Free: A Heroic Family History. I initially intended to make this a two-parter. But I changed my mind and decided to give it to you like Cheryl gave it me – straight, no chaser!
TL: What was the impetus, the one event that led to your writing this book?
CW: I was on Ancestry.com like a lot of people do. Didn't know what I would find. And Tracee, I put in my last name – Wills. I put in the town where my father was born – Haywood County, Tennessee. Up pops the name "Sandy Wills." That is such an unusual name for a Black man in the 1860s. And it keeps coming up – "1870 – Sandy Wills." And I'm like, "Who is this?"
United States Colored Troops - USCT
So I start digging and it says, "Sandy Wills – USCT." And I went, "Oh my God; he served in the Civil War!" That's [USCT] United States Colored Troops. You know you can just spiritually feel when you touch something and you know you've touched something special?
So I said, "I have to hire a genealogist to make sure –to find out if there is a relation." Sure enough, Tracee, [the] genealogist comes back and says, "Sandy Wills is your great great great grandfather." I almost fainted. And then he went to the national archives in Washington and got all of his records – that of Sandy and his widow – pulled them up and told me the whole story of a family I never knew.
The short version is Sandy was purchased by Edmond Wills. That was the first shock to know that I am Cheryl Wills because Edmond bought him when he was 10 years old on an auction block!
TL: Did they say who Edmond Was?
CW: I know all about Edmond.
TL: Of course.
CW: He was a white man who had a family and was living fat off the backs of African slaves as his parents did and as his
Bill of Sale – 1769
grandparents did coming from Virginia. Came to Tennessee to start a new life. Some family business, huh? Buying Africans.
So he purchased my grandpa three generations removed on an auction block and Sandy was removed from his mother – never to see her again – his father, his familiar environment and shuttled to the Wills Plantation in Haywood County, TN. While he was there, he bonded with 5 boys – James, Richard, Dick, Mack and Andy. These boys were all 7, 6 years old. Sandy was the oldest.
[In] 1863 when the slaves were allowed to fight, he rounded up all those younger boys and they all went and fought in the Fourth Heavy Field Artillery in the Civil War. Only one died (Cheryl later told me that Richard was the lone Wills soldier to lose his life in battle). My grandpa lived and the revelations that I found were mind-blowing and it defied all the things that you think you know about that era. Tracee, I found something all together different.
For example, when the slaves enlisted in the War the white officers would fill out an enlistment form. Now remember the slaves were kept illiterate – government imposed illiteracy. And it would say name, age, occupation, where were you born? And for occupation they would put "slave." But for my grandpa, he told them "farmer."
TL: Get out of here.
CW: Now you know I wanted to jump and run back in time and kiss that man. Because that meant that in his heart–
TL: He wasn't a slave.
CW: Uh huh. A man that was born from a baby, snatched from his mother, been a slave all of his life stepped up with steel in his spine and when they said, "What do you do, boy?"
He said, "I'm a farmer."
Already free. I was like, "There is a revolutionary in my blood. Hallelujah!"
TL: And what was his surname before Edmond bought him?
CW: Who knows? Because see slaves didn't keep their birthdays, and their names would change with the ownership of every new [master]. So he married a woman named Emma. For example to answer your question or to illustrate what it was like for them. She was owned by the West family.
TL: So she was Emma West.
CW: Uh huh. Then she was sold to the Moore Family.
Bill of Sale - May 13, 1835
TL: So she became Emma West Moore.
CW: Some people – literally – some people knew her as West, some people knew her as Emma Moore. And then when she married Sandy, she became Emma Wills. And all of those names can be found on the censuses. And I'm like, "What lives these people led." It's unbelievable.
And then the extraordinary story with Emma…So he marries Emma; he comes back from the War a proud veteran. But was quiet about his service because obviously they beat the Confederacy and where he lived in Tennessee that's where the Ku Klux Klan was born. So he didn't brag about what he did because he would have been hung from the highest tree. He marries Emma.
TL: Your great great great grandma.
CW: My great great great grandma and the shocking thing that I found about her that changed my life. Every child she had – she had nine children with Sandy – now remember they are both former illiterate slaves. Every time, Tracee, she had a child she went to her former master's house with her family Bible and said "Could you write the name of my baby and the day they were born?"
TL: Because she couldn't do it herself.
CW: Because she couldn't do it herself. Nine times, every single child she did it. Can you imagine?
TL: So she was sold from the Wests to the Moores and then she–
CW: Then the Civil War broke out and she was free, like all Africans were free in 1865 and then got married to Sandy.
TL: And where did they settle?
CW: They never left Haywood County, Tennessee. And so with those nine children now recorded in her family Bible that she can't read, when Sandy dies she's an illiterate now widow.
TL: And how old was Sandy when he died?
Slaves weren't allowed to legally marry, so they "jumped the broom."
CW: He was about 50. Remember they didn't keep their birthdays, so everything was a guessing game. And as brilliant and exquisite as she was, she realized that she was due a widow's pension just like all the white Civil War widows. And the government put her through bloody hell. Not only her, they put all the Black widows through hell. "Where's your birth certificate? Show us proof of your birth." (Throws hands up in exasperation) How you gonna ask them for proof of birth when you did not even allow them to keep records of their coming or going? So they [government] would run out the clock hoping that they [Black widows] would get discouraged and say, "Just forget it." And many of them did, but not my Grandma Emma.
So she hires a lawyer. Yes she did! I've seen all the papers this is how I know. This illiterate former house slave – former property of the Moore Family – understood her place in history as one of the first Black mothers to have children and keep them – hired a lawyer and said, "I don't know my birthday, my husband didn't know his, nobody behind me knows when they were born, but here's my Bible; I had Joel Moore write the name and birthday of every child as they were born. Pay me!" And they paid her. (Claps hands) Isn't that great?! She fought for what was rightfully hers.
TL: Do you know how much she received?
CW: Oh yeah. It says exactly. Yeah. Dollars. Remember this is the 1880s/1890s and you know ten dollars was a lot of money per child. And when I read that, Tracee, it changed my life.
"Die Free" by Cheryl Wills
TL: How so? How has this been life changing for you?
CW: In multiple ways – a new sense of legacy, empowerment and my place in the world. Now I have a new sense of purpose and I'm unapologetic about grabbing for success. Empowered to know that people behind me who had less than nothing, not even their birth dates, not even ownership. When Sandy died it said he only owned one horse. And when you see something like that in your family and you see how they struggled and you see the dignity that they had through it all.
Number one, if that doesn't change you nothing will. Nothing will. And it's changed me in the fact that I am going to avenge their slavery. I'm going to avenge their government imposed illiteracy and I'm going get all of the riches that they sowed into this country; I believe that they lay waiting not just for me but for all of us whose great great great grandparents helped build this country free of charge. So I have a real sense of purpose now and pride. And to know that their blood runs through my veins and the shame of three generations after them not even knowing their names. Not even knowing their names!
TL: So what is the one thing that you would do today that you have never dared to do before you knew about Sandy? What's the one thing you have the guts to do now?
CW: For example the United Nations invited me to come speak before the General Assembly.
TL: Martin [Cheryl's agent] told me about that. Congratulations!!
CW: I'm very excited about that. And that's something I would not of had the nerve to do.
TL: Why not?
CW: Because I would have felt, "Why me?" I would have put myself down, "Oh maybe I'm not qualified." And now I'm like, "Thank you. I accept; tell me what time to be there!" You understand what I'm saying?
TL: I do.
Photo of Slaves - Virginia, 1862
CW: Because now I see. I'm like, "They [ancestors] did that for me? They struggled and went through all that for me, with me in mind 100 years down the line? They kept their dignity and pride and they had that fortitude." They didn't do that for themselves. They did that for the generations that were going to follow them. So I have an obligation to them; I have an obligation to their memory.
TL: For every one person that digs up their roots, there are multitudes of people who have not. What do you say to encourage people to find out "who you are and where you came from?"
CW: It's worth finding out because it will lift you and let you know that you're not alone. Like this wonderful business [Brooklyn Stone Boutique] that's here in Brooklyn; you're not alone in setting up businesses. Your dreams, your inspirations – there's power behind what you dream. And if you call on the spirits to lift you up, your ancestors, they're not dead. They're laying in wait for somebody to say, "Help me!" And they come rushing. I have been lifted up to the point where I am almost spooked by it!
Like this U.N. thing came out of nowhere. And I can just hear them saying, "Tell our story; we got your back. When everybody hates on you don't even worry about it because we got you and we know you're telling the truth. And you're speaking empowerment so people can be inspired." I wouldn't have had the nerve to do that five years ago.
TL: Or to say it.
CW: Or to say it.
TL: How daunting has the process been?
CW: It is daunting because people are conditioned. They think you should stay in a certain place, that you should be a certain way. "Don't make us uncomfortable." Well, if me talking about my ancestors makes you uncomfortable, well then I think you're just going to be uncomfortable because I'm never going to stop talking about it.
It doesn't mean I don't respect you, it doesn't mean I don't respect your culture. I respect all cultures – Irish, Italian, Jewish, whatever. I think there are amazing histories by all the people who've come here to make America great. But I don't like that Africans have been pushed to the back like, "Oh yeah and they helped build this country for free and next." No, no, no. We're not going to be reduced to footnotes anymore.
TL: You being a Black female in the broadcasting industry, how do you think this knowledge that you have now would have helped – you obviously have some success – but how do you think this knowledge would have helped you along the way had you known these things when you started your career?
CW: See now it's like a fire is lit under me and I'm 44 years old. How I wish this fire would have been lit when I was 24. See I was a little nervous, a little insecure. You don't know. You don't know! You think you're in it alone. But the take home point, Tracee, is now I know I'm not alone. Now I know there's an army of angels behind me, supporting me, pushing me with their power. And I'm like, "Okay, let's go!"
Cheryl Dad, Clarence Wills
TL: Before I leave you I want to talk a bit about your dad.
CW: Oh yeah.
TL: I read some really compelling things about your dad on your website. Tell me a little bit about him.
CW: My dad's name was Clarence Wills. He was a very distinguished man in the military – a paratrooper. Almost 100 years after Sandy fought in the Civil War he walked up to an enlistment station and volunteered to fight during Vietnam. No idea. See that's the part that gets me. He had no idea. Walked up to fight in the mighty United States Government with no reference point. This is what happens when you don't know your history. So he's thinking–
TL: He's the first one.
CW: Right! He's like, "Da, da, da, I'm the first in my family to sign up…" No you're not. No you're not! Someone did something extraordinary. So he fought during the Vietnam era. And after that was over he helped desegregate a firehouse in Manhattan – Engine 1.
TL: That's big in New York.
CW: Yes, that's very big. Engine 1 is right across from Madison Square Garden. And he put himself through college, had five children, married my mom.
When he got in his mid-30s he told everyone to kiss where the sun doesn't shine. Can you imagine? But he was just like a lot of people who get in their mid-30s and think, "Why am I doing this? Why am I killing myself? What is this for?" It's very real. He stopped going to church; he was a deacon in his own father's church. And I, as his oldest daughter, was on the frontlines watching the unraveling of this great man. He joined a motorcycle club and just started sowing his oats. And me and my four little sisters and brothers were like, "What are you doing?!"
TL: But did he leave your family?
CW: I don't ever want to unjustly make it seem like he abandoned us. He didn't abandon us. But I will say he had one foot at home and one foot in the street. He did not come home every night. Absolutely not. He didn't come home every week. But he would maybe come home every two weeks. He would be wherever he would be.
Cheryl Holding Her Dad's Helmet
And then sadly when he was 38 with his motorcycle friends, he was on the Williamsburg Bridge – which is not far from here – and lost control of his motorcycle, got into a collision with a car, smashed face first. Killed instantly; never even knew what hit him.
And from that moment, Tracee, I buried my childhood with him. I was 13 years old; it was like "Bye-bye to happy childhood." And then I said, "How did this happen?" This man who was putting himself through college, was a Mason, was a deacon, was all of these admirable things. What led him to throw it all away and act so recklessly with no regard for five children? And I have a brother who is autistic. We really needed him. And so, thankfully I would knock, knock, knock and the door has been opened. And I see now that my father was a man who had no sense of history; he thought he was in it all by himself. This is what happens.
TL: You think he was just tired?
CW: He got tired. Didn't see a sense of legacy. All he saw behind him was a bunch of alcoholics. And when that's your frame of reference you will throw your life away.
TL: Did he quit his job?
CW: No, he never quit. He was a fireman, and a National Guard and all these things 'til the day he–
TL: And running the streets.
CW: And running the streets at night.
TL: With a motorcycle gang.
CW: (laughs) With a motorcycle gang, yes! And five little kids in back wondering, "Is daddy coming home tonight?"
Clarence Wills Motorcycle - Photo Courtesy of WillsCivilWarHistory.com
TL: Do you remember the motorcycle gang's name?
CW: It was the Newcomers Motorcycle Club. He kept a full photo diary. This is why the book is so– People when they read it they really love it because I tell the truth. I would love to paint my father as a prince. But I can't. I forgive him for what he did. But I can't; I gotta tell the truth. He had girlfriends; he paid more attention to these thugs than he did his children in the end.
But I chart his life with flashbacks of Sandy and Emma and I say, "Now you see. Had he known about Sandy and Emma…if he could have seen how a former slave stood by nine children in a one-room sharecropper's shack surely he could have stayed with five children in a five-bedroom apartment with two baths. But this is what happens when you don't know your history.
So that's what the book is about.
TL: What about mom?
CW: My mom is a hero. I call my mother our "Modern-day Emma." My mother had five children and after we buried our dad she took us all and said, "You are not gonna–"
You know what could have happened to us. I don't even have to say. I gave a speech last week and I told the people, "My life could have gone either way. I think ya'll know exactly what I'm talking about. I could have become a prostitute and a crackhead or I could have become Cheryl Wills that's on TV." It was literally a roll of the dice cuz I didn't have this kind of understanding when I was 13 years old looking at my father's mutilated body in a casket. That's the kind of thing that drives people to the crazy house to witness something like that as a child.
So my mom picked us all up and said, "Ya'll are gonna continue; we are gonna carry on." And we did with her grace and her strength. And we respected her. Because we respected her none of us ever went to jail. We made her proud.
TL: What's next for you? You're promoting the book. What's next after that?
CW: The sky is the limit. One of the two big things I wanna do. Number one: I'm gonna find Emma's Bible.
TL: I was gonna ask you about Emma's Bible. You haven't found it yet?
CW: And that's my next book. I told a friend, "I'll pay you any amount of money." He's an archivist; he finds ancient things. Not ancient, but you know the [Emma's] Bible is 150 years old wherever it is. I told him, "You find that Bible and name your price." I would pay thousands for it.
The second thing I'm going to do, with God as my help, is build a college in Haywood, Tennessee to avenge the government-imposed illiteracy of my great great great grandparents. Don't ask me how I'm going to do it. But with their power behind me I believe I can do anything and I am somehow going to get the money and I'ma build a college right there near their unmarked graves. And that's what you call reparations!
TL: That's right.
CW: That's reparations. I don't need nobody to cut me no check. I will take care of this myself. I will make them proud and I'm gonna name it "Sandy and Emma College." Don't know how, but I'm telling you one day I know it's gonna be done.
TL: Amen.
Author Cheryl Wills
CW: And that's what faith is. And that's what they taught me. That's what faith is – the belief in the unseen. I know I'm not in this by myself anymore. You understand? So I can set all kinds of goals. Just wait and watch things unfold. Like this U.N. thing. Everybody at my job is like, (gives an incredulous look). They don't know what to say. They're like, "The General Assembly or you're gonna be in the side conference room?" And I'm like, "The General Assembly!" And they're shocked! They don't know what to say. Because first of all people are conditioned. "Slaves? How much is that gonna sell?" And I'm like, "Okay, we'll see."
I believe in it heart and soul. And when you believe in your project, that gives an energy and a vibration where the world must respect you. You can't take their side and say, (mocking self-deprecation) ,"Oh yeah well it is about slaves." No, you have to believe in it heart and soul. And when you believe in your own thing, the world will believe in it too. And that's exactly what's happening. I've been in Barnes and Noble, Borders; all kinds of things have opened up because I believe in it.
TL: Give me one word that describes "Cheryl Wills." One word.
CW: Empowered.
TL: I wish you so much success. This book sounds amazing; it's going to inspire multitudes of people. I really feel that.
CW: Thank you, Tracee.
Sandy Wills' Great Great Great Granddaughter Telling His Story
No, thank you Cheryl. Thank you for bravely calling upon the spirits of your ancestors and candidly sharing bits of your life with the world. Because of you many people of all races and colors will proudly step into the light.
I was so moved by Cheryl, that I decided to witness her full book presentation at St. Philip's Christian Church Sunday morning. For most of the "performance" I sat mesmerized, teary-eyed and filled with the spirit.
Soloist Robin Campos and The Ensemble of Praise set the stage with a gut-wrenching version of, "I Know I've Been Changed." If you've spent any time in the South you know what this song can do. As soon as Robin bellowed the first note I knew I was in trouble! When she finished bringing the house down, Cheryl grabbed the mic and proceeded to tell Sandy's story – her story – our story.
I have definitely been changed.
Cheryl will be on a national book tour for the remainder of the year. You must experience her full book presentation in person. If you're in the New York area, she'll be at St. Luke's AME Church in Harlem on April 10. Don't miss this incredible lesson in history, humility and resounding faith. Consult her website for more upcoming dates in cities around the country. And of course you can purchase Die Free: A Heroic Family History today!
I would be remiss in not sending a shout out to the St. Philip's family. What lovely people – Cordell Robinson, Pastor NaRon Tillman, Deaconess Victoria Dickerson and Photographer Monique Wise, who graciously allowed me to use her photos. Thanks Monique!
Until next time, do something radically fabulous like Cheryl…
Vocalist Robin Campos "Changing" Lives
Vocalist Robin Campos
Vocalist Keisha Whitney
Keisha Whitney Taking Us to Church
Praise Dancer Lynette Martin
Praise Dancer Lisa McCullough
Back Row: Ensemble of Praise, Front L-R: Cheryl Wills, Pastor NaRon Tillman, Mrs. Toni Tillman
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I have been intrigued with the way Tracee Loran interviewed past and present accomplishments in the lives of all of the very interesting people that she has had the pleasure of meeting with. I was especially attracted to the piece on MacDella Cooper Humanitarian, and Cheryl Wills NY1 Anchor and Author.
I really enjoy the way Tracee Loran invites her audience into a relaxed setting. Tracee is very creative with the pen, and her blogs are easy to follow. I have had past opportunities to read short stories written by Tracee, and I must say that she is a very skillful writer and should be added to that list of accomplished people.
Tracee Loran
Awww, thanks!!
K.C. Washington
Really interesting. I wish I had known about the book release. Thanks.
She's has more appearances; here is the the link to the schedule.
http://willscivilwarhistory.com/book-tour-appearances/
Cheryl Wills
Tracee, thanks for the interview! You did a fabulous job.


When you or a loved one is staying in a nursing home, it's not unreasonable to expect quality, compassionate care from the staff on-site. Sadly, this is not always the case, which is why Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys are there to help those who have been victims of rights violations while in a nursing care facility. The Nursing Home Care Act, or NHCA, outlines the rights residents of these facilities have, and can help you figure out if you have a legitimate complaint about the care you or someone you know has received.
The act outlines basic rights that residents in nursing homes can expect when they stay in a facility. It includes rights to quality care, rights to dignity and privacy, freedom from restraint and discrimination, rights to a good quality of life, and more. The act also outlines the right to be free from abuse or negligence while staying in a nursing home. Sadly, many nursing home staff are overworked or under a lot of stress, or are simply not cut out for the job and as such, patients may suffer. If you are unsure if something you have experienced constitutes abuse or neglect, a nursing home lawyer will be able to help decipher the details of the situation and give you advice on how to proceed.
Some residents in nursing homes may not reports grievances or file complaints at a facility because they fear they will be forced to leave the facility. One of the rights outlined in the NHCA states that a resident has the right to report complaints without threat of discharge or retaliation. Another right that you may not know about is that residents in nursing care do not have to wear identification bracelets unless a physician documents it as a necessity. If a facility institutes the use of ID bracelets on all residents, it may be a sign that they are also ignoring other rights outlined in the NHCA. These are just a few of the rights set forth in the NHCA, and if you have any questions about potential neglect or abuse in a nursing home, Chicago nursing home abuse attorneys have the answers to your questions and can help you proceed.


Fast paced platform puzzle game where the object is to reach the computer chip at the end of the level.
Arrow keys, space, Z, and X to play.
Actually, it was done in about 12 hours. We scrapped our first project on the second day and scrambled to come up with this.
Good visuals, simple concepts... unfortunately I got very frustrated at a few parts. Overall very well done in such a short time.
The x/z mechanic is pretty cool for sure.


Thin-crust & Sicilian pies plus sandwiches and standard Italian dishes offered in a simple eatery.
1677 Forum Place, WPB FL.
A stromboli is created by placing mozzarella cheese in the center of flattened pizza dough and then folding the dough to form a log. Any of the regular pizza toppings may be added to the mozzarella filling. The small size will feed 2 people and the large will feed four.
Whether it's pizza by the slice or an entire pizza, Delizia Pizza is the first choice of 100's of loyal, satisfied customers. We offer a great variety of pizzas from which to choose to satisfy everyones' individual tastes.
We gladly accept:Visa, Mastercard, & American Express. When placing an order by credit card over the phone, please have the card ready before calling or you will go to the end of the line.
With 30 years of experience cooking in the pizza business, our chef is excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and committed staff will ensure you have a fantastic experience with us.
We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That's why we use the best Boars Head cheeses and meats and the freshest vegetables. All our sauces and pizza doughs are made from "scratch" in house.
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The GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is an important piece of legislation that is designed to strengthen and unify data protection laws for all individuals within the European Union. The regulation became effective and enforceable on the 25th May 2018.
What is What House doing about the GDPR?
What House value our customers rights to privacy. Compliance with and to international law and regulations are very important to us. We are taking many steps across the entire company to ensure we will be ready for the GDPR. Below is a condensed version of our GDPR Roadmap. Based on the research conducted we are confident these changes will address the requirements of GDPR.
Updating our Privacy Policy (with a Data Appendum)
Publicly presenting our 3rd Party partners
Updating a Data Processing Agreement
Research the areas of our product and our business impacted by GDPR. And present useful links to information about GDPR
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Implement the required changes to our internal processes and procedures required to achieve and maintain compliance with GDPR.
What do What House Customers need to do?
There are three things that you might need to do depending on your situation and jurisdiction. Below are the only impactful changes that we can foresee that might affect you as a result of using What House:
Make sure your Terms of Service or Privacy Policy properly communicate to your users how you are using What House (and any other similar services) on your website or app. GDPR can heavily penalize you if you've not done this clearly. We recommend you ensure your policies are up to date and clear to your readers, website users and customers.
If you are in the European Union you'll likely want to sign a Data Processing Agreement with What House. We're happy to do so.
You can review and sign a copy of our Data Processing Agreement. We will be sending them out to partners shortly to be signed and then we can countersign it and provide you with the fully signed agreement.
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The General Data Protection Act (GDPR) is considered to be the most significant piece of European data protection legislation to be introduced in the European Union (EU) in 20 years and will replace the the 1995 Data Protection Directive.
The GDPR regulates the processing of personal data about individuals in the European Union including its collection, storage, transfer or use. Importantly, under the GDPR, the concept of "personal data" is very broad and covers any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual (also called a "data subject").
It gives data subjects more rights and control over their data by regulating how companies should handle and store the personal data they collect. The GDPR also raises the stakes for compliance by increasing enforcement and imposing greater fines should the provisions of the GDPR be breached.
The GDPR enhances EU individuals' privacy rights and places significantly enhanced obligations on organizations handling data.
In summary, here are some of the key changes to come into effect with the upcoming GDPR:
Expanded rights for individuals: The GDPR provides expanded rights for individuals in the European Union by granting them, amongst other things, the right to be forgotten and the right to request a copy of any personal data stored in their regard.
Compliance obligations: The GDPR requires organizations to implement appropriate policies and security protocols, conduct privacy impact assessments, keep detailed records on data activities and enter into written agreements with vendors.
Data breach notification and security: The GDPR requires organizations to report certain data breaches to data protection authorities, and under certain circumstances, to the affected data subjects. The GDPR also places additional security requirements on organizations.
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Increased Enforcement: Under the GDPR, authorities can fine organizations up to the greater of €20 million or 4% of a company's annual global revenue, based on the seriousness of the breach and damages incurred. Also, the GDPR provides a central point of enforcement for organizations with operations in multiple EU member states by requiring companies to work with a lead supervisory authority for cross-border data protection issues.
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LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., September 16, 2002 - Canon U.S.A., Inc., a subsidiary of Canon Inc. (NYSE: CAJ), continues to provide consumers with the most advanced and easy-to-use imaging devices with its introduction of the new PowerShot S230 digital ELPH camera. The new S230 incorporates a 3.2-megapixel CCD sensor while maintaining the same size and elegant design that has made Canon's line of digital ELPHs one of the best-selling digital camera series in the industry. In addition to its 3-megapixel sensor, the S230 includes a new Imaging Sensor called "DIGIC" to improve overall image quality, increase processing speed and further enhance other features including the camera's Movie Mode. Moreover, the new camera incorporates Canon's exclusive iSAPS technology to enhance the speed and performance of the camera's autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance functions; and a 9-point AiAF autofocus system makes focusing quick and easy, even with off-center subjects.
Other camera features incorporated into the new PowerShot S230 include a 2x optical / 3.2x digital / 6.4x combined zoom lens; Photo Effects mode; shutter speed range of 15 seconds to 1/1500 second; spot metering; selectable ISO settings from 50-400; built-in red-eye reduction light-guide flash; zoom playback up to 10x for convenient image review; and direct print capabilities with Canon's optional Card Photo Printer CP-100 as well as Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers for making borderless prints up to 8.5 x 11-inches.
"The introduction of the PowerShot S230 camera is a great example of Canon's goal of providing the highest-quality imaging products at the most affordable prices," said Yukiaki Hashimoto, vice president and general manager, Photographic Products Group, Canon U.S.A. "Offering a 3.2 megapixel digital camera with new and improved features at a pricepoint comparable to its 2 megapixel predecessor is a clear indication that Canon is achieving its goal of making digital photography exciting and affordable, added Mr. Hashimoto.
Canon has developed a new Image Processor called DIGIC (Digital Imaging Integrated Circuit) which helps achieve higher picture quality by improving the signal processing algorithms of Image Processors found in previous PowerShot models. Beyond providing higher picture quality, the new Image Processor also accounts for improved autofocus accuracy, overall improved processing speed and the ability for the camera to record 15 fps digital video up to 3 minutes per clip at resolutions up to 640 x 480 pixels.
Over the past 60 years, Canon has accumulated a vast amount of photographic data and know-how and used it to create some of the most innovative camera products in the marketplace. Now, using that same data and know-how, Canon has developed a new technology called iSAPS (an acronym for Intelligent Scene Analysis based on Photographic Space) that can predict certain camera settings such as focusing distance, exposure and optimum white balance based on zoom focal length, overall light level and tonal distribution data. Canon refers to this collective data as "Photographic Space." By incorporating iSAPS technology into the PowerShot S230, the camera can analyze and calculate a scene just before the image is made and in doing so, increase the speed and precision of the camera's autofocus, auto exposure and auto white balance.
The PowerShot S230 can record remarkably clear 15 fps movie clips with audio in three formats - VGA (640 x 480 pixels), QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) and Q2VGA (160 x 120 pixels). Using a method that writes images that are temporarily stored in the buffer to the CF card while recording, long continuous filming times are achieved, up to 30 seconds in VGA mode and up to 3 full minutes in the smaller formats.
Values for focus, exposure, white balance and zoom position determined at the beginning of filming are used throughout the movie recording segment. The elapsed time of each segment is displayed on the LCD panel. Movie files are saved in AVI format, and can be played back over a connected video monitor or downloaded to a compatible Mac or PC.
The same extra data processing power that enables other new features such as DIGIC and extended-duration movie mode has also enabled Canon to increase the number of autofocusing zones employed by the S230 to nine, compared to the 3-point focusing system used with the S330 and S200 Digital ELPHs. The new 9-point AiAF system covers a much larger percentage of the picture area and greatly improves the S230's ability to find and autofocus off-center subjects quickly. The S230 can also be set for 1-point central-area AF if desired.
The S230 provides users with a simple and effective way of creating very high-quality prints without the need for a computer. The camera can be directly connected to optional Card Photo Printers CP-10 / CP-100 as well as Bubble Jet Direct Photo Printers S830D and S530D.
The Canon PowerShot S230 is fully compatible with Windows XP and Mac OS X. It comes with Adobe PhotoShop 5.0 LE and Apple QuickTime 6.0, ZoomBrowser EX 4.0 (for Windows) and ImageBrowser 2.7 (for Mac); PhotoRecord 1.6 (Windows only); PhotoStitch 3.1, File Viewer Utility 1.0, and RemoteCapture 2.6 (for Windows and Mac). RemoteCapture enables a USB-connected Canon S230 camera to be controlled by a compatible personal computer. Many camera settings such as focal length, resolution, compression, flash mode, etc., can be adjusted and the images can be recorded directly to the PC. In addition to all of these software applications, the S230 is supplied with a TWAIN driver for Windows 98SE/2000 as well as a WIA driver for Windows XP/Me and a Plug-in Module as well as a USB Mounter for Mac OS 9.x. The WIA driver and USB mounter allow a compatible PC to mount the camera as a hard drive on the desktop and display thumbnails to facilitate simplified image data transfers.
The Canon PowerShot S230 Digital ELPH offers a number of additional accessories including an underwater housing capable of going to depths up to 100 feet. In addition, the new housing has a built-in flash diffusion plate designed to soften the flash when photographing close subjects. Other camera accessories include a Compact lithium-ion battery; compact battery charger; and a compact AC power adapter.
The new PowerShot S230 Digital ELPH will be available at authorized Canon dealers in October and have a suggested retail price of .
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Momma: Please put down your phone!
Dear Momma . . .
♥ Do you check your phone every time you have a spare moment?
♥ Is your participation in your child's events waning because of your need to capture the perfect picture?
♥ Are you guilty of missing a moment because you are trying to share it on social media?
If you've answered yes to any of these questions, chances are that you're way too plugged in for your own good, and your kids want you to know something . . .
A Mother's Day gift to have my hair done recently landed me at the salon where I noticed that in between women having their hair blown, curled, permed, colored and roller set, virtually everyone was preoccupied with their cell phone.
Whether the ladies were texting, tweeting, snap-chatting, checking their Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram accounts, watching YouTube, checking emails or simply surfing the web – they were all plugged in!
And while I, too, was on my phone, as I thought it was an opportune time to check emails and reply to some comments on my blog, it still intrigued me to see almost every woman present preoccupied with her phone, including the mom who was there with her infant daughter.
I mean, what an odd phenomenon, this staring into the phone thing. If an alien from outer space came to Earth to observe human behavior, they may conclude that our phones are either an energy or food source!
As I sat there, I wondered (in the worst way) if my two oldest daughters will be overly preoccupied with their phones when their kids come along (one is newly married and the other on the verge of marriage).
I sincerely hope that when they become parents, that they will know better. But I am fearful that they won't.
When I had my four oldest kids, there were no cell phones to distract me or consume my attention. That was 19 to 29 years ago. But today, I routinely observe mother's walking down the street or sitting in restaurants while talking on their phones (for extended periods of time) instead of engaging their kids.
The problem is not that we have cell phones – the problem is that we always have them out.
Being "plugged-in" has become a way of life, but what's scary is that we norm it.
Confessions of a recovering phone addict . . .
As a mommy blogger, especially one who enjoys family life, I used to take tons of photos to post to Facebook and Instagram, and to share here on my blog. I didn't do it because I wanted to give the impression that my family was better than anyone else's, I did it with ministry in mind – I was trying to showcase how wonderful and amazing family life is; and whose family was better to exhibit than my own, as my family was readily accessible!
My motives were pure and I was able to pull that "capture that moment" thing off for a while – but I had to stop because the following problems arose . . .
I began to miss the moments trying to capture the moments. At first, my kids didn't mind (or necessarily notice) that my cell phone was becoming an extension of my hand, but eventually mom saying, "Wait, do that again . . . I have to get my phone." and "Hold that pose for one more (awkward and unnatural) minute." began to wear on their last nerve! I think one of my kids even felt like they were being used. So, after several of their complaints and some conviction from the Holy Spirit, I finally laid my cell phone down.
The outcome . . .
It's been about a solid year or so since I stopped routinely snapping and posting. I still enjoy looking at my friends' Facebook and Instagram posts, but you will no longer find a well-documented account of my families' life there (as was the case in previous years) because I am living in the moment and not missing it to snap photos.
At first, I felt like I was missing everything – not taking a ton of pics. Then I asked myself why I ever thought that everything was meant to be captured in the first place.
You won't believe this because I don't look a day over 17 (that was your one good laugh for the day), but I wasn't born in the digital age, and still, the baby and childhood pictures that I see of myself are more than enough. I love looking at my baby album and childhood albums of occasional vacations and family reunions with the annual school picture thrown in – and that seems to be enough. And then there were other significant milestones like my Sweet 16, as well as my high school and college life – the latter two which were snapped by me. Why do I think that my kids need more than that?
I still struggle . . .
Even more than a year later, I still sometimes feel overcome with the need to snap and share. Sunday was my 19-year-old's birthday, and as we sat at the breakfast table just before heading to church, I thought about how appropriate it would be to take a picture of her lovely breakfast spread to share on social media . . . but I didn't. I rode out the impulse and let the opportunity pass, and you know what: NONE OF MY CHILDREN COMPLAINED OR EVEN CARED. We will always have the memory in my heart.
Not taking a picture for everything is becoming "normal" to me again.
Now that the photo demon has been tamed, I am constantly trying to get the beast of Facebook, messaging and email under control. (I kicked Pinterest and Instagram to the curb some time ago and I never became a tweeter – though I feel a little birdie strongly calling my name.) It seems to be a never ending war, but it's one worthy of waging!
A final word of caution . . .
My four oldest children (ages 19, 21, 22, and 29) have an abundance of pictures in baby books, photo albums, and in decorative photo boxes.
BUT when it comes to my 9 and 11 year-old there are virtually no print pictures (comparatively speaking). Over 90% of their photo life is digital: archived on my cell phone, Facebook, or even on this website (which I sometimes consider to be a virtual scrapbook. Yikes!) Some of their photos are even dying a slow death in my previous cell phone, which was put out to pasture when I upgraded.
So, I'm going out with a strong word of caution (and a funny video) to all of you momma's with babies born in the digital age. Please print your pictures! Don't let this happen to you . . .
Yes, Tiffiney! Thanks so much for letting me know about this post! May God bless us all with the wisdom of how to use–and how NOT to use–those little powerhouses we call phones. Only with guidance from the Holy Spirit can they be a blessing to us!
Hi Tiffiney! I so related to this post! I went through a very similar phase not long ago! Now I have to remind myself to get that good picture to have the memory 🙂 Phones and other digital devices are such a gift, but as in any gift, we can allow it to be a thorn if we aren't careful. Balance and moderation, right? Thank you so much, friend, for sharing this alongside me at Moments of Hope! I love having you there!
Hi Marissa, keeping it in the zipped section of your purse is being so proactive. Keep up the great work!
I agree that there is a phone obsession in our world. If you remember the Pixar Movie Wall-E, all the humans were so obsessed with their screens that they no longer did anything for themselves. Kind like art mimicking reality. I have consciously done the same thing as you. Put the phone away and just engage with my kids! While there are some moments that still get a snapshot, the value of just spending time together outweighs the archive value. thanks!
Hi Karen, Isn't it funny how art mimics reality? Good observation, there. Thanks for stopping by.
That was an awesome post Tiffiney!!
Great insight, Tiffany! I've been trying to be very mindful of these things as well and it's great to know you are being proactive too. Thank you for leading us so well. I'm stopping by from Lori Schumacher's new linkup.
Yes, being proactive is one step in fighting the battle. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts! I love Lori's "Hope" linkup!
We have time for Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram etc. There are so many apps are available today to waste your expensive time on mobile phones. It is good if we are using mobile phones as a business tools. But when we are with our family then we should avoid mobile phones. Give your time to your kids. They are more than valuable.
Amen, Dr. Diana! Preach it, sister!
Beware of missing moments trying to capture moments! This was the part that stuck out to me the most. You are so right about that darn phone. My kiddos were "pretending to be mommy" last week by putting on one of my hats and walking around the house texting on the phone.
Amen Sista! We "live in our personal rectangles" for too much today. And MISS life!
Yes! We have all turned phone crazy. Great wakeup call!
GREAT post!! I don't have a cell phone, and I am frequently startled by finding myself in places where everyone in sight is using a cell/smart phone in some way. So much of it is so unnecessary, and when it's taking attention away from children or other real-life companions, it's very sad.
I do have an iPad, which I use around the house and take with me on overnight trips. Sometimes I'll realize that I'm looking at my email, blog, or Facebook when my kids would like my attention. It's definitely something to be wary of, and I'm definitely not immune to the lure.
I also have a digital camera that I often carry in my work bag or the diaper bag so I'll have it if I want to take a photo. I don't use it all that much…maybe twice a week for a few shots at a time? I think it's important to have *some* photos of our lives, but there's no need to overdo it. I don't post pictures of our faces on Facebook (because Facebook has the right to use your photos any way they want!) and I very rarely use photos of us on my blog, so that limits what I "need" to do with photos, and I'm mainly just taking them for family and archives.
Hi Becca: 2016 and no cell phone?! I've got to read your post! Sounds like you're doing a great job and I'll have to get a tip of two from you! Thanks for stopping by.
I hear you Tiffany!! Oh I sooo hear you!!! This was so good and such a wise post. Although I'm not that mom, there is some work I can do on it. Thank you for the reminder!
All great points. It takes a huge effort to be present and thoughtful about technology – we have become SO dependent on these amazing resources, and so disconnected. Thanks for the great post!
Hello Ayelet! Yes, such a huge effort, but so well worth it! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing.
I almost didn't click on this link because I've seen similar articles and thought they were annoying. That being said… I liked this. I struggle with cell phone usage a lot. A big part of it is I don't really have close friends nearby, nor do I have access to a car most of the time, so I can't just visit people. We also live far away from any family, so I don't get the interaction from them that I usually would, and I like posting pictures so they feel connected.
Between my husband's crazy schedule and chronic pain issues, I end up feeling really lonely. I'm not sure if social media helps me feel more connected or if it makes me feel worse. But I do know I try to ease the pain of the loneliness and isolation by constantly being on my phone.
It's so difficult. I actually commented on a post on Facebook where someone had shared an article called To The Mom Without A Village. I mentioned my struggles, and had a lot of well-meaning advice suggesting I join a mom group or go for walks. Which is nice, but I'm constantly going for walks, and I don't know of any mom's groups in my area. I know of some further away, but again, I don't have a car.
To begin with, I notice that you have several unique factors regarding your life that perhaps many of us do not have: you live away from family and friends without access to a car. In this sense, I can certainly see how keeping in touch and updating loved ones by phone could be a two-way blessing. And then there's the added pressure of hubby's schedule and pain issues. I get it. And so, for all the reasons you've mentioned, I think it's very likely that someone in your shoes would be on the phone more than others, because in this sense, the phone is like your life-line – allowing you to engage and talk with loved ones. So, allow yourself the "extra" time and don't beat yourself up about it.
However, I have a hunch that you may still need to limit your usage in some way (based on what you've shared), because no matter what we're going through or how isolated we may feel, we still need to set limits. The thing is, only you and the Lord can decide what your limit should be (we can't be legalistic about phone usage(!) – what's right for one person will be wrong for another) so being sensitive to the Lord about this is key.
My suggestion is to pray and ask for leading on what healthy phone usage for YOU should be. That's the safe answer. The not so safe answer is to impose my views, but here goes (feel free to disregard and print out my profile pic and throw darts at it if I annoy you!): try checking in and posting on Facebook only three times a day – say morning, noon and night? And when you do post updates and check your news feed, set a fairly rigid time and then get off (some of us can get lost in the world of FB). DON'T PICK THE PHONE BACK UP TO CHECK FOR LIKES/COMMENTS until your next allowed time. And if you can't respond to everyone in the set time – so what?! (I have to tell myself this to survive.) And about the phone calls: you may want to allow yourself a set # of calls per day (like two good conversations?) or have a set time for ALL calls combined. One or the other. Again, it's all about setting limits and healthy boundaries.
Tiffiney, Your posts almost always brings tears to my eyes and resonate strongly with me. My family couldn't afford to often purchase film when I was growing up. My mom and dad were very choosy about the photos they snapped. One day we had the money and my mom and I took our treasured film to be developed. Each roll had prudently chosen pictures that I can still see in my mind from birthdays and Christmas.
I'm learning that, for me, it is challenging to treasure a moment while capturing it. And I desperately want my children to know I treasure them. I WANT to enjoy treasuring them.
We don't have smart phones, so luckily this isn't really an issue we have to struggle with, but I'm sure it will be difficult if the day ever comes that we get some. I have to tell you – that photo of you taking the picture of your daughter, where you're both wearing coordinating colors with your outfits? Love it! You are both too cute!
Hey Jill, I certainly better put that phone down because I have problems remembering things already. Lol! Thanks for stopping g by and sharing.
Thank you so much for sharing, Marie! I will be stopping by your place this Friday to check it out.
Tiffiney, your words are so needed in our distracted world! I am sad when I see women pushing a stroller with their ear buds in or their phones in front of their faces while their little person is missing out on all that opportunity for conversation and bonding!


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Millions of women in the United States and around the world have quietly been dealing with and enduring two common health problems that have taken their toll on their overall quality of life. These conditions are known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Estimates of the number of women in the United States in particular who suffer from these issues continue to grow, and that reality has prompted several companies to formulate medical products designed to help deal with the daily struggles that SUI and POP trigger.
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Unfortunately, manufacturers of several of these products have publicized reports of problems encountered with these vaginal mesh products, and as of this writing the number of patients who have been reported to have suffered greatly as a result of their use of these products is greater than 1,000 in number.
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Additionally, the corrective measures required to alleviate the suffering of these patients can also be quite severe and painful. These steps include additional surgery to correct internal bleeding and removal of the mesh product, IV treatments, blood transfusions and drainage of abscesses and hematomas that have often been the result of using transvaginal mesh products.
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Showdown in Ikoyi as Ultimate Golf Challenge returns
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In a game that can only be likened to the famed 'Showdown in Sherwood,' a one-day event that pitched the then world number one, Tiger Woods, against Spaniard Sergio Garcia, nicknamed El-Nino, the serene site of the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938...
In a game that can only be likened to the famed 'Showdown in Sherwood,' a one-day event that pitched the then world number one, Tiger Woods, against Spaniard Sergio Garcia, nicknamed El-Nino, the serene site of the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 will witness a showdown of some sort in a season ending winner-takes-all Ultimate Golf Challenge, which tees off at the golf section of Ikoyi Club 1938 on Thursday.
This year's event will feature the best professional golfers drawn from the PGA of Nigeria Order of Merit List. The 36-holes competition to be played back-to-back, same day, will see the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, performing the ceremonial tee off.
The competition, which is already generating much interest in the golfing community, is the second in its series. At stake is a N2 million prize money and other prizes for Most Birdies, Nearest to the Pin and Longest Drive.
Chairman of the organising committee, Akin Semowo, said the event is the first of its kind in Nigeria and by extension West Africa, designed to promote and grow professional golf in the country.
"Nigeria's professional golf is still developing, but we all have to contribute to its growth."
So, we came up with this idea as a way of engendering its growth and development," Semowo said, adding, the 'Ultimate Golf Challenge' is the promoter's contribution to the development of golf and professional golf in the country.
Expectedly, the likes of Sunday Olapade, Nigeria's highest ranked professional golfer, Francis Epe, Ikoyi Club highest ranked and defending champion, Andrew Oche Odoh, are gearing up for the Ultimate Golf Showdown, which will equally feature Ghana's number one golfer, Vincent Torgah and USPGA professional golfer, Toks Pedro, who started his golfing career at Ikoyi Club and flew in from his base in Orlando Florida determined to cart away the prize.
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from the album One Nite Alone... Live!
Performer: Prince and the New Power Generation
First Released: May 2002 - One Nite Alone... Live EP (promotional release only)
24 November 2002 - One Nite Alone... Live! album (commercial release)
Album(s): One Nite Alone... Live!
Writer(s): Prince
Producer(s): Prince
First and last live appearance:
5 January 2002: Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, MN, USA
16 January 2013 (show 2): Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Xenophobia was released in a live recording as the third track on Prince's first live album One Nite Alone... Live! (along with Extraordinary, Avalanche, Family Name, Raspberry Beret, The Everlasting Now, Wanna B Ur Lover, Diamonds & Pearls, The Beautiful Ones, Nothing Compares 2 U and How Come U Don't Call Me Anymore from the same show), and the first "new" song to receive the artist credit Prince and the New Power Generation since 1993. It is the only track on the album not to have been released previously as a studio track, although a brief sample of the studio version was streamed on the NPG Music Club website in 2001. An alternate live version had also been included six months earlier on the promotional single One Nite Alone... Live EP, which was sent to radio stations in the USA to support the One Nite Alone... Tour.
Specific recording dates are not known, but basic tracking took place in autumn, 2001 (most likely at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota), with saxophone overdubs by Candy Dulfer in early December 2001. The leadline of Xenophobia is not too far removed from Overnight, Every Night. The song was included as the first track on the album Xenophobia before the title track was removed and the album renamed Xpectation. The released live version includes Prince reciting a line from Silicon, but this is not included in the studio version, which is fully instrumental.
The title was used in June 2002 for the name of Prince's third week-long Paisley Park Studios "celebration", Xenophobia Celebration, at which he played a live show each day.
Recording Sessions
Autumn, 2001 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA Basic tracking
Early December 2001 Paisley Park Studios,
Chanhassen, MN, USA Saxophone overdubs by Candy Dulfer
Recording Personnel
Released live version
Prince - keyboards and guitar
John Blackwell - drums
Rhonda Smith - bass guitar
Renato Neto - keyboards
Greg Boyer - trombone
Maceo Parker - saxophone
Candy Dulfer - saxophone
Unreleased studio version
Candy Dulfer - acoustic and electric saxophone
Vanessa Mae - violin
Xenophobia 11:23 One Nite Alone... Live EP promo Live 11 March 2002, Murat Theatre, Indianapolis, IN, USA
Xenophobia 12:39 One Nite Alone... Live! Live 30 April 2002, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR, USA
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Xenophobia Studio Studio recording prior to saxophone overdubs
Xenophobia Studio Final studio recording after saxophone overdubs
One Nite Alone... Live! album
Xenophobia unreleased album
The Vault: The Definitive Guide to the Musical World of Prince (2004)
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Egypt officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country in North Africa that includes the Sinai Peninsula, a land bridge to Asia. Covering an area of about 1, 001, 450 square kilometers Egypt borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south and the Gaza Strip and Israel to the east. The northern coast borders the Mediterranean Sea; the eastern coast borders the Red Sea. Egypt is one of the most populous countries in Africa. The great majority of its estimated 80 million people live near the banks of the Nile River, in an area of about 40, 000 square kilometers where the only arable agricultural land is found. The large areas of the Sahara Desert are sparsely inhabited. About half of Egypt's residents live in urban areas, with the majority spread across the densely-populated centers of greater Cairo, Alexandria and other major cities in the Nile Delta. Egypt is famous for its ancient civilization and some of the world's most famous monuments, including the Giza pyramid complex and its Great Sphinx. The southern city of Luxor contains numerous ancient artefacts, such as the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. Egypt is widely regarded as an important political and cultural nation of the Middle East.
Giza is a town in Egypt on the west bank of the Nile river, some 20 km southwest of central Cairo and now part of the greater Cairo metropolis. It is the capital of the Al Jizah Governorate, and is located near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates. Giza is most famous as the location of the Giza Plateau: the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world, including a complex of ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures, including the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other large pyramids and temples.
Giza's most famous archaeological site, the Giza Plateau, holds some of the most astonishing monuments in Egyptian history. Once thriving with the Nile that flowed right into the Giza Plateau, the Pyramids of Giza were built overlooking the ancient Egyptian capital of Memphis, which was near modern day Cairo. ► The Giza Plateau is also home to many other Ancient Egyptian monuments, including the tomb of Pharaoh Djet of the First dynasty, as well as that of Pharaoh Ninetjer of the Second dynasty. ► The Great Sphinx of Giza is a half-human, half-lion Sphinx statue in Egypt, on the Giza Plateau at the west bank of the Nile River, near modern-day Cairo. The largest monolith statue in the world, it stands 73. 5 metres long, 6 m wide and 20 m high. Commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians in the 3 rd millennium BC, it is the earliest known monumental sculpture. ► The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is believed to have been built as a tomb for Fourth dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and constructed over a 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. The tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3, 800 years, it is sometimes called Khufu's Pyramid or the Pyramid of Khufu. ►
Time Line of Ancient Egypt 1. Predynastic 2. Early Dynastic About 5500 -3000 B. C Climatic change about 7, 000 years ago turns most of Egypt— except for along the Nile—to desert. Farming begins and communities form along the river, with important population centers at Buto, Naqada, and Hierakonpolis. Egypt remains divided into Upper and Lower (southern and northern) Egypt. 3. Old Kingdom (Dynasties IV-VIII) 2575 -2150 B. C. Age of pyramids reaches zenith at Giza; cult of the sun god Re centered at Heliopolis. Cultural flowering; trade with Mediterranean region and brief occupation of Lower Nubia. (Dynasties I-III) 2950 -2575 B. C Consolidation of Upper and Lower Egypt and founding of Memphis, the first capital. Calendar and hieroglyphic writing created. Royal necropolis located at Abydos; vast cemeteries at Saqqara and other sites. 4. First Intermediate Period (Dynasties IX-XI) 2125 -1975 B. C. Political chaos as Egypt splits into two regions with separate dynasties.
5. Middle Kingdom B. C. (Dynasties XI-XIV) 1975 -1640 Reunification by Theban kings. Dynasty XII kings win control of Lower Nubia; royal burials shift north to near Memphis. Major irrigation projects. Classical literary period. 6. Second Intermediate Period (Dynasties XV-XVII) 1630 -1520 B. C. Asiatic Hyksos settlers rule the north, introducing the horse and chariot; Thebans rule the south. 7. New Kingdom (Dynasties XVIII-XX) 1539 -1075 B. C. Thebans expel the Hyksos and reunite Egypt. In this "age of empire, " warrior kings conquer parts of Syria, Palestine, and Lower Nubia. 8. Third Intermediate Period (Dynasties XXI-XXIV) 1075 -715 B. C. Egypt is once again divided. The high priests of Amun control Thebes; ethnic Libyans rule elsewhere. 9. Late Period (Dynasties XXV-XXX) 715 -332 B. C. Nubians from Kush conquer Egypt; Egypt reunited under Saite dynasty. Persia rules in fifth century B. C. Egypt independent from 404 to 343 B. C. 10. Greco-Roman Period 332 B. C. -A. D. 395 Ptolemies rule after the death of Alexande the Great in 332 B. C. Dramatic growth of population and agricultural output. Roman emperors build many temples, depicting themselves in the Egyptian style.
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