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Face of Nottingham man who abused 2 young children and was found with 'horrific' collection of abuse images
The images came to light when Ryan Nahirny handed his phone to someone else for help filling in a form
Nottingham Crown Court. Inset: Ryan Nahirny, 35 of Salcombe Road in Basford
A Nottingham man sexually abused two children and was found with "a truly horrific collection" of child abuse images .
Ryan Nahirny, 35, photographed and filmed his own actions as well as sharing images online.
Nahirny's crimes were exposed when several indecent images of children were discovered on his phone in August this year.
Nahirny, of Salcombe Road in Basford had been attempting to complete an online form when he handed his phone to another person so they could help him.
As they attempted to add an image to the form they discovered the indecent child images.
Police later examined various electronic devices owned by Nahirny discovering thousands in the process – many of them depicting the most serious offences against children, according to officers.
A large number of incriminating messages to online chat rooms were also recovered in the investigations, where Nahirny had openly discussed the rape and abuse of children.
Images were also found of two identifiable victims that had been shared online.
Nahirny pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to two counts of sexual activity with a child under 13, three counts of distributing indecent images of children, and three counts of making indecent images of children.
Appearing at Nottingham Crown Court on Wednesday, December 9, he was sentenced to a total of seven years in prison. He will also have to serve a period of three years on extended licence.
In addition Nahirny will be added to the Sex Offenders' Register for an indefinite period and will also be the subject of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
Detective Constable Sarah Clarke, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "Nahirny amassed a truly horrific collection of child sexual abuse images. As our investigation progressed we discovered more than 6,000 images – more than half of which depicted the most serious sexual offences people can commit against children.
"Behind each of those images is a vulnerable child being abused in the most appalling way by adults. Sadly we know that the emotional and even physical impact of that abuse can take a devastating toll on their lives in future years.
"The offences of downloading and sharing this material are incredibly serious on their own, but sadly this offender went one step further and perpetrated his own direct abuse against children.
"I am pleased that he has now been punished for his offending and hope that today's sentence brings some degree of comfort for his victims and their family."


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MPSD Administrative Position Update at NCRMS
Miller Place, N.Y. (September 2019)—The Miller Place School District is thrilled to announce that Mr. Domenico Lo Re and Dr. Elizabeth Bradshaw will assume the role of Dean of Students at North Country Road Middle School (NCRMS) throughout the 2019-2020 school year. Dr. Bradshaw and Mr. Lo Re will succeed the previous dean of students, Mr. Christopher Cherouvis, who was recently appointed by the Board of Education in August as Assistant Principal of Miller Place High School.
"During their careers both Mr. Lo Re and Dr. Bradshaw have been instrumental in nurturing and mentoring middle school and high school students," said Dr. Marianne Cartisano, superintendent of Miller Place School District. "Each will act as dean of students part time while continuing their current teaching positions. We are confident Mr. Lo Re and Dr. Bradshaw will help propel student achievement and continue improve the quality of education in the District."
Mr. Lo Re has dedicated his professional life to education, spending nearly two decades as a teacher and the coach of multiple interscholastic athletic teams within the District. Mr. Lo Re is currently, and is expected to remain, a health education teacher at Miller Place High School, junior varsity wrestling coach, junior varsity girl's lacrosse coach, and middle school football coach. Previously, Mr. Lo Re was a health education teacher at Oakdale Bohemia Junior High School and a special education teacher's assistant in Sachem Central School District.
Mr. Lo Re received a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education from Ithaca College. At Stony Brook University, he received a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies as well as a NYS Permanent Certification in School District Administration.
With nearly two decades of experience in the education field, Dr. Bradshaw brings a seasoned background at the middle school and high school levels, including her current position as an English teacher at North Country Road Middle School and Miller Place High School. Previously, she served as Literacy Collaborative Coordinator at NCRMS as well as an English teacher at M.S. 210 Elizabeth Blackwell in Queens.
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Villanova University, Dr. Bradshaw received a Masters of Education from Hofstra University and a Doctor of Education from St. John's University. Dr. Bradshaw also holds a NYS Certification in Coaching, NYS Certification in School Building and School District Leader, and a NYS Permanent Certification in Secondary Education Grades for 7-12.
Mr. Lo Re and Dr. Bradshaw will be available to the NCRMS community as they transition into this new dual role within the building. We encourage parents to contact the building principal or the dean of students directly if they can be of assistance regarding their middle school child.
For more information about the Miller Place School District, please visit the District's website at ww.millerplace.k12.ny.us. 'Like' our Facebook page: @MillerPlaceSchoolDistrict.
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The mission of the Miller Place Union Free School District is to educate all students to their fullest potential by providing opportunities for learning that are challenging and effective. This education will enable all students to master the knowledgeable skills, strategies, and attitudes necessary to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens.
The Miller Place School District has an enrollment of 3,200 students in grade K-12, an enrollment that has been steadily increasing over recent years. The educational programs and services offered to Miller Place students underlines the District's mission for academic excellence and the invested interest in the development and success of each individual student.
Visit the "In the Media" section to stay up-to-date on all the accomplishments of our students and the initiatives and events in Miller Place schools.
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The best 50 Dystopian games daily generated by our specialised A.I. comparing over 40 000 video games across all platforms for Android, IOS (iPhone / iPad), Win Mobile, PS4 (Playstation 4), Xbox One, Switch, PC Windows, Mac OS and Linux. The order in this selection is not absolute, but the best games tends to be up in the list.
The latest addition in this selection are Beholder 2 released the 4 December 2018 and ranked #1, Lamplight Station released the 12 October 2018 and ranked #32, Looking for Food released the 27 September 2018 and ranked #31.
As the manager of a government-run apartment building, you must keep your residents comfortable and well-fed while fulfilling the directives of your superiors, who insist on knowing everything that's going on between your dilapidated walls. Set up surveillance equipment, spy on your tenants, and conduct clandestine searches that reveal who your neighbors are and what they're doing. Featuring beautifully bleak visuals and rich strategic gameplay, Beholder will hold you in its grip until you have mastered its many challenges.
Puzzles in Deus Ex GO challenge you to utilize a mixture of stealth, espionage and raw intelligence as you guide secret agent Adam Jensen across a visually stunning storyline. Following Hitman GO & Lara Croft GO, Square Enix Montral brings yet another beloved franchise to mobile with this unique take on this near future dystopian world.
The insane experience of peeping into someone's private life through a cellphone will transform you into the state's greatest patriot. Its genious idea and intense atmosphere making this game shockingly great.
Trajectory is a first person scifi adventure game that takes place in Earth's orbit, with a dystopian yet whimsical setting. The game has multiple endings and a variety of exotic locations in space and beyond.
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This is a short but hard minimalistic scroll shooter where you race against doing too many actions to keep more energy, without which you won't make it to the end. Lightweight narrative art-game.


The City Championships start February 23, 2016!
Get ready for fun, action-packed hockey with over 400 teams and 10,000 players ranging from Atom to Junior. Check back often for more details on our special opening ceremony kick-off and activities throughout the tournament. The City Championships promises some great hockey with Calgary's dynamic young athletes.
As we head in to the home stretch of the hockey season I would like to congratulate everyone on their year thus far. I am hopeful that you have enjoyed a wonderful season of hockey and are looking forward to the Mayfair City Championships and the opportunity to represent your association and earn the city championship banner.
At this same time I would like to remind everyone that winning isn't everything, we must learn to compete in a safe, fun and positive hockey environment. It is important that we compete with the utmost in sportsmanship towards our fellow competitors, the officials, the opposing fans and all those involved that make this game so great.
When you enter the arena it is please remember you are representing your team, your association and most importantly your family. Please make every effort to treat all involved with a level of Respect that you would expect in return.
In closing I would like to wish everyone good luck during the upcoming Mayfair City Championships, I am confident it will be a great event.


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ORGAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY'S LIST OF PIPE ORGANS IN OWENSBORO, KY*
And Commentary on this list by The Rev. John Schroeder, formerly of Owensboro
(Commentary Below)
Owensboro, KY. Buena Vista Baptist Church. M. P. Möller (ca. 1947, Opus 7686) 2 manuals. 35 registers.
Owensboro, KY. Central Presbyterian. Unknown Builder (before 1910)
Owensboro, KY. Central United Presbyterian. Henry Pilcher's Sons (1910, Opus 710) 2 manuals. 9 ranks.
Owensboro, KY. First Baptist. Hook & Hastings (1895, Opus 1676) 2 manuals. 29 registers.
Owensboro, KY. First Baptist. Reuter Organ Co. (1974, Opus 1849) 3 manuals. 39 ranks.
Owensboro, KY. First Christian Ch.. Austin Organ Co. (1920s, Opus 1690) 3 manuals. 30 ranks.
Owensboro, KY. First Christian Church. Austin Organs, Inc. (Opus 2760) 3 manuals. 33 ranks.
Owensboro, KY. First Presbyterian Church. M. P. Möller (ca. 1955, Opus 8661) 2 manuals. 40 registers.
Owensboro, KY. Jewish Temple. Henry Pilcher's Sons (1911, Opus 736) 2 manuals. 7 stops.
Owensboro, KY. Methodist. George Jardine & Son (1892)
Owensboro, KY. Redfern, Jerome residence. George Jardine & Son 2 manuals.
Owensboro, KY. Settle Memorial Methodist Church. M. P. Möller (ca. 1955, Opus 8865) 3 manuals. 70 registers.
Owensboro, KY. Third Baptist. Aeolian-Skinner Organ Co. (1946, Opus 1097) 3 manuals. 25 ranks.
Owensboro, KY. Zion United Church of Christ. Randall Dyer & Associates (Opus 59) 3 manuals. 18 ranks.
Neal,
I'll try to tell you what I know about the Owensboro pipe organs.
Buena Vista Baptist - I was never in that church. As far as i know the organ is still there.
Central Presbyterian and Central United Presbyterian are the same church, and the organ is the one I mentioned to you. It was restored by Goulding and Wood around 1988. I never had the chance to see or hear it after the restoration. An additional 4' stop was part of this project The church is downtown at the corner of Fifth Street and St. Ann.
First Baptist, Hook & Hastings (1895) - As far as I know this organ is no longer in existence. It was probably replaced by a 3 manual Kilgen Organ, about 24 ranks, probably in the 1920s. When 1st Baptist was remodeled in 1973 this organ was given to Zion UCC. About half of it was incorporated with Zion's 3 manual Hillgreen Lane (1929) when it was rebuilt by Glen Underhill in 1974. The 1929 Hillgreen Lane organ included about 11 ranks from a 1909 organ installed by Edmund Giesecke. About half the cost of this organ was paid by the Carneige Foundation. I don't remember exactly how many Giesecke ranks were retained by Glenn Underhill. The combined Kilgen/Hillgreen Lane had about 24 ranks. The left-overs from combining the two organs went in several directions. Glenn Underhill used some in other rebuilding projects such as Trinity UCC in Mt. Vernon. I don't remember any other specific places. Some parts were still in storage at Zion when I left there. I suspect they ended up at the dump.
The organ rebuilt by Underhill with a new console was replaced by Randall Dyer after I left Owensboro. As far as I know little or nothing was retained from the 1974 organ except for the harp. It was rebuilt with a very noisy action.
First Baptist, Reuter (1974) The organ which replaced the 1920s Kilgen.
First Christian - Austin - Same organ but rebuilt and enlarged about 15 years ago. I have never heard it since it was rebuilt. The church is at the corner of Seventh and Daviess. If Phyllis Newman is still organist, I'm sure she would be glad to show you the organ.
First Presbyterian - Möller - I'm quite sure this organ is still there.
Jewish Temple - Pilcher - The last time I was in the temple, the facade pipes were still in place. I don't know what was behind them, but a Hammond Organ was being used.
Methodist - Jardine (1892) I'm not sure which Methodist church this might have been, quite possibly Settle Memorial. I doubt the organ is still in existence.
Jerome Redfern - At one time Jerome lived across the street from me. At that time he had a 3 rank pipe organ. He moved elsewhere, but I know that he bought or was given the organ which was in the old First Presbyterian Church at the corner of Seventh and Frederica. The building was bought by Brescia College and used as a recital hall for a few years before it was torn down. I vaguely remember Jerry dismantling the organ. At that time he had no specific use in mind and was going to put it in storage. At the time I wondered what he was going to do with the 16' Double Open Wood Diapason pipes. This could be the Jardine Organ which he has now, but I don't know anything definite.
Settle Memorial Methodist - Möller - Still in use as far as I know.
Third Baptist - Aeolian-Skinner - It may have been a casualty of the tornado which hit downtown Owensboro about 2 years ago. The church steeple was blown over and smashed through the roof of the sanctuary. I never heard anything specific about damage to the organ.
Zion UCC - Randall Dyer - I thought I had the program from the dedication of this organ, but I can't find it in my file. I think it was installed in the early 1990s. I mentioned it earlier in the paragraph about First Baptist Church.
One other historic organ in Owensboro comes to mind. It was a Jardine Organ in the old St. Joseph Catholic Church, a congregation for the German-speaking Catholics across 4th Street from the English-speaking St. Paul's Catholic Church. Many years ago as an economy measure the bishop closed St. Joseph and merged the congregation with St. Paul's. After standing vacant for a number of years St. Joseph fell victim to a bull dozer. The beautiful stained glass windows from Germany were removed and later installed in the Owensboro Art Museum. There was talk of also salvaging the organ, but I never heard whether this was actually done. I saw the console once when the bishop allowed the church to be open for some special anniversary. One or two ranks were still partially playable, but whoever was in charge of the organ didn't know much about it. The console looked like it pre-dated 1900. Possibly someone at St. Paul's Church or someone in the bishop's office might have some record of the organ's fate when the bull dozer arrived.
St. Stephen's Cathedral had an old pipe organ in the balcony. It sounded very much like the organ in Evansville's St. Mary's Catholic Church. St. Stephen's installed an Allen Electronic in the nave but kept the pipe organ in the balcony as of 20 years ago. I don't know what has happened since then.
When the Episcopal Church was downtown on 5th, there was an old pipe organ which was supplanted by a Hammond. I once heard about neighborhood kids somehow getting some of the old pipes and went piping down the street!
I have probably told you more than you wanted to know about Owensboro organs.
*Organ Historical Society Website:
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Eiiza invited Mermaid, Raps and Ella to a white party. Dress them up in appropriate outfits. Pure white dresses, skirts and tops are waiting to be chosen. You can also find lots of accessories on the shelfs of wardrobes: purses, hair pins, jewelry with pearls are ready to be taken! Don't forget that Eliza told about some surprise... What will it be?


I'm not going to bore you with the elaborate reasons why there was no post last week. Instead, let's dive right in to this week's tracks. Time constraints, bla bla bla, short post.
New track from Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, teaming up with vocalist Greta Svabo Bech to give life to some great electro house. Notice how big a contrast the chorus makes with the rest of the song, giving listeners the chance to rest in between fierce head-bobbing and roof-raising arm movements.
Chris Malinchak brings forth a soothing and catchy tune on French Express. Synths are great, vocals are fantastic (love the background work) and the melody is simply blissful, resulting in an track worth the free download.
Played during TATW 447, then chosen as the web vote winner for 448, Vintage & Morelli's bootleg of "Ashes" by Above & Beyond's Oceanlab project is a clear favorite among trance fans. Fitting the original with some extra percussions and a stealthy bassline, he brings an oldie up to 2012 speed.
Last offering this week comes in the form of a mix from David La Melza, a.k.a. Tropicool. Somewhat similar to the Zimmer Summer Tape from a few weeks ago, Tropicool's Dopamine Dreams is a chilled out, disco-infused hour of funky beats perfect for an afternoon of hammock lounging. Transitions can sometimes sound weird, but this is still worth a listen.
Quick events update, legend Danny Tenaglia is at Stereo and Max Vageli & AN21 and Junior Sanchez are at New City Gas on Saturday night. Dennis Ferrer comes to Muzique on Tuesday (pay at the door) while Birdy Nam Nam and Kill the Noise take the Telus Theater on Thursday. Friday the 16th is Cosmic Gate night at Circus and the following evening is Victor Calderone's at Stereo and Sky Blu and Sidney Samson's at New CIty Gas.
I can't even begin to imagine how awkward it must've been to film this.
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A New Graphic Narrative Track Will Be Available at the Solstice Low-Residency Program
The Solstice Low-Residency MFA Program, located at Pine Manor College, has opened applications for its new track in Comics and Graphic Narratives, with the first class to start next fall. This track will add to the offerings in fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and writing for children and young adults.
"Working with Solstice MFA Program faculty members, aspiring writer-illustrators of comics & graphic narratives will have the opportunity to learn the essential craft of storytelling from a writer's perspective," reports Solstice.
Solstice has brought Josh Neufeld onboard as faculty in this area. Neufeld is the writer and artist of the New York Times-bestselling nonfiction graphic novel A.D.: New Orleans after the Deluge (Pantheon) and the illustrator of the New York Times-bestselling graphic nonfiction book The Influencing Machine (W.W. Norton).
AWP reached out to program director Meg Kearney with some questions about the new concentration, including what prompted them to start it.
"We have been thinking of adding Comics & Graphic Narratives for years. When I saw that David Small's graphic memoir Stitches was named a National Book Award Finalist in 2009, I thought, At last, this genre is truly being accepted by the mainstream literary community! That's when I first invited Josh Neufeld to come as a guest to our summer (2010) residency to teach a class on the subject. So it's been under consideration since then. We were finally inspired by a current student, Jonathan Todd—who will graduate from the Solstice Program this January with a graphic middle-grade novel in hand as his creative thesis—to take the plunge."
Besides Neufeld, who will serve as the main faculty member at launch, Solstice also has Laura Williams McCaffrey, a long-time Solstice faculty member. She "is also well-versed in the form," Kearney said. "I'm sure C&GN students will want to work with her as well. Her novel Marked, composed of graphic novel–style vignettes, is due out in 2016."
When asked whether or not applicants would need to be both writers and artists, Kearney said, "We see Comics & Graphic Narratives as a form of visual as written storytelling, so students will be expected to be working in both forms—and of course we also expect their skills in both forms will broaden and deepen during their time in the program. C&GN students will graduate with creative theses that show how text and art can complement each other to tell a story, whether it be fiction or nonfiction."
The application deadline for the Comics and Graphic Narratives concentration starting with the summer 2016 residency/fall semester is April 15.
Image credit: Josh Neufeld (self-portrait)
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Alumni in Action: Hope and Healing
Recently, we started this column as a way to highlight the inspiring work of alumni during this global pandemic. We're here today with a few more incredible updates, keep your tissues handy! Alumni, please continue to send updates to info@fromthetop.org.
Dr. Rachel Easterwood appeared on From the Top in 2001 on Show 46 performing from von Weber's clarinet concerto. She continued to pursue a career as a clarinetist, attending New England Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music before deciding that she wanted to go into medicine. Today, Rachel is an ICU doctor at New York-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, serving Covid-19 patients in the one of the busiest hospitals in New York. Through these tough months, Rachel has turned to music for solace, and helped bring musical performances to her colleagues and patients by connecting them with musician friends on FaceTime. Her hospital is now connected with Project: Music Heals Us, a nonprofit founded by violist Molly Carr and co-directed by Andrew Janss (Andrew, has worked with From the Top in the past as an arranger) that organizes free classical concerts in nursing homes, hospices, prisons, homeless shelters and refugee centers. At Allen Hospital, Project: Music Heals Us gives virtual concerts to patients and staff.
Read more about Rachel's story in the New York Times.
Photo via Caeli's blog on Violinist.com
Violinist Caeli Smith appeared on From the Top's radio and television programs as a teen and is now a professional musician in New York. She is also connected to Rachel's story, as she is one of the musicians giving concerts to patients through Project: Music Heals Us.
She wrote for Violinist.com: "On Monday afternoon, I gave what was probably the most peculiar and special concert of my life. I performed alone in my bedroom, for an audience of one – someone I don't know, couldn't see, and will never meet, who was lying in a hospital bed in Brooklyn.
Our facilitator told me that the patient was shy, so our FaceTime call was audio-only. I started playing solo Bach. This was also the first time in a long time that I felt so joyful while playing – perhaps because it was my first chance to share somewhat-live music since the lockdown started in NYC."
Read more about Caeli's experience on Violinist.com.
Pianist Andrew Li is also making the most of this time to give to others, virtually. He writes:
Photo of MINHUET performance pre-Covid-19.
"The Show Must Go On" is a Harvard MIHNUET project created by Rachel Chau and Andrew Li. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were devastated that we had to stop visiting and sharing music with residents in nursing homes around Cambridge. As a result, we came up with the idea of compiling and sending musical performances of MIHNUET members to our beloved residents, continuing our mission virtually. With 20 performances from 16 resident team members, "The Show Must Go On" demonstrates the unifying power of music during these worrying times. The project highlights a diverse range of music, ranging from classical works like Brahms and Bach to timeless hits like Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel. We are incredibly excited to send these videos to nursing homes around Cambridge, supporting senior citizens and easing the anxiety they must be feeling with music. We have partnered with the Phillips Brooks House Association to share our work with local nursing homes, but we want to expand even more. We think "The Show Must Go On" has the potential to inspire and comfort not only senior citizens, but also parents and children across the country. We hope From the Top will share "The Show Must Go On" with their listeners so we can instill the hope, joy, and peace music brings with the world during these difficult times!"
Learn more at MIHNUET's website: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/mihnuet/
Violinist Jonathan Miron is an alum of shows 93, 211 & 286 is addressing the issues of gun violence through an upcoming performance. He says:
photo: Thomas Brunot
"I'm reaching out to share news about an upcoming video release from my duo, ARKAI. Releasing across platforms on May 30, this is ARKAI's debut music video of our original composition, 'Aurora' — initially composed for the occasion of The Peace Studio's 2018 Peace First Summit, organized by Maya Soetoro-Ng (President Obama's sister) and featuring young entrepreneurs and peace advocates (including students from Parkland High School).
Written in reflection on the gun violence tragedies of 2018, 'Aurora' charts a human journey from lament to reckoning to hopeful triumph — a message that we find resonant in today's challenging circumstances. I hope you find inspiration and hope in this music!


I lived and worked overseas for some months in the last part of 2017 and into 2018.
Before heading away, AirPods stood out, and looked kind of odd.
Now that I am back, AirPods look normal and seeing wires dangling from people's heads looks, at best, quaint.


This lesson is based on the National Register of Historic Places nomination for Las Vegas Mormon Fort (with photographs), materials from Nevada State Parks, and other sources in Nevada and Utah related to the fort and the expansion of the Mormons. The lesson was written by Dr. Linda Miller, a retired secondary social studies teacher and adjunct at the Community College of Southern Nevada. The lesson was edited by the staff at the Teaching with Historic Places program and historians in Las Vegas. This lesson is one in a series that brings the important stories of historic places into classrooms across the country.
This lesson was produced in 2005, the 100th anniversary of the founding of Las Vegas and the 150th anniversary of the building of the Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort.
Topics: This lesson could be used in American history and social studies units on Manifest Destiny and the expansion of the West, especially as a case study on Mormon expansion, and women's history. This lesson could also be used in units on relations between American Indians and European Americans.
1) To describe why the Mormons came to Las Vegas, what they hoped to accomplish, and what experiences they shared in establishing an outpost.
2)	To list at least four factors--including the arrival of the Mormons--that influenced the stability and growth of the initial Las Vegas settlement into a permanent community and explain the importance of each to westward expansion.
3) To describe the experience of Helen Stewart, one of the first non-native women inhabiting the Las Vegas Valley, and outline her contributions to the area.
4) To research and report on the history of local historic places that help tell the story of their own community's origins and development.
6)	one historical painting of the fort.
The Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort is administered by Nevada State Parks. It is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, north of the downtown area at the corner of Washington and Las Vegas Boulevard. The park's entrance is on Washington Street at 500 East Washington, next to the Natural History Museum on Las Vegas Boulevard. The park is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There is an admission price to enter the park. Guided tours are available upon request. For more information write to Old Las Vegas Mormon Fort State Park, 500 East Washington Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89101, or call 702-486-3511, or visit the park's website.


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Bath Salts Drug Medically reviewed by L. Last updated on Sep 18, Common or street names: These mind-altering drugs are strong central nervous system stimulants that inhibit the dopamine-norepinephrine reuptake system neurotransmitters in the brain. They can lead to serious, and even fatal adverse reactions.
Naturally detoxifying salts, refreshing, good-for-you essential oils and crushed flower petals poured from a pretty glass vessel. After all, is there anything more purely indulgent—yet unquestionably good for you—than drawing a hot bath and dipping into its steamy waters for a long soak? Read on for the simple DIY instructions, and plenty of romantic eye candy, too. Your salts are your palette! When creating a romantic floral salt soak, we love using rose or ylang ylang essential oil, as well as a dash of lavender or eucalyptus oil, which does wonders to brighten and freshen the final blend.
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FORT LAUDERDALE — Fort Lauderdale Police have arrested 59-year-old Jim Roy Watkins Jr. and charged him with trying to pay someone to kill his brother.
The two brothers are mired in a court battle over their parents' $20 million fortune. Watkins offered $20,000 upfront and another $60,000 to $80,000 when the murder was completed, police said.
Police have not released the name of the brother or said if the hit man was an undercover police officer or informant.
Police said the hit man received a package from Watkins in December containing a slip of paper with his brother's address and photos of the intended victim, his home and his car.
The hit man turned the information over to police, who began an investigation. During the probe, several conversations between the two, in which they discussed specifics of the alleged murder-for-hire, were recorded, police said.
Based on the witness' statement and the recorded conversations, a warrant was obtained and Watkins, a Fort Lauderdale resident, was taken into custody on Friday, Jan. 14.
Watkins has been charged with one count of solicitation to commit murder and is being held in the Broward County Jail without bond.


Woodard Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area is a natural reserve in Olympia, Washington protected under the Washington Natural Areas Program….
I found out about this location because several friends have posted photos of this old railroad pier that was used for loading lumber. Dale and I drove out to check it out. The parking lot is about a half mile from the beach. The hike in is on an old road with some ups and downs, but is a very easy walk. We happened to arrive at a fairly low tide. The apple blossom shot is from a very old old apple tree on the property.
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Best of our wild blogs: 7 Feb 18
Pasir Ris Mangrove Boardwalk - fun for the family
Celebrating Singapore Shores
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Why DBS's new climate policy seems ironic
Kiersnerr Gerwin Tacadena International Business Times 5 Feb 18;
Singapore-based banking giant DBS' efforts in launching a climate policy seem to be problematic for some market watchers.
In a report on Eco-Business, Market Forces executive director Julien Vincent said the DBS's climate policy changes nothing about its involvement in the coal industry.
"Currently, DBS is involved in banking syndicates for new polluting coal power stations, and their policy would not take the bank out of a single one," Vincent told Eco-Business.
According to a study by Market Forces, DBS has been involved in 12 coal deals amounting to $885 million since 2012. In fact, it is currently co-financing four 1200 MW coal-fired power plants in Vietnam and is serving three planned-coal-fired projects in Indonesia as a financial adviser.
DBS is the first Southeast Asian bank to unveil a climate policy, which indicates its pledge to reduce its own environmental footprint, advocate for sustainable finance, and ensure climate-related financial disclosures.
It committed to stopping financing new coal-fired power stations only in countries belonging to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which include nations like Japan, South Korea, and the United States.
Vincent argued that DBS's policy seem to indicate that it is still open for financing coal in developing countries.
"But there is a deep cynicism in coming out with language that might look like DBS is acting, but the practical application is that nothing has to change," he said.
He added, "This suggests that DBS thinks it's okay for wealthy countries to enjoy the economic and environmental benefits of renewable energy while poor countries can keep having their air polluted.
Commenting on the matter at hand, DBS chief sustainability officer Mikkel Larsen cited International Energy Agency data which demonstrates that while the region is taking steps to adopt a low-carbon energy, coal is still seen to take up 40% of Southeast Asia's energy industry.
"Many of our neighbouring developing countries are dependent on coal as part of their energy mix to deliver economic growth, and the financial system has a responsibility to ensure that the transition to renewables happens in a sustainable manner," Larsen explained.
He also made it clear that DBS would stop financing new coal mines and would only support clients with diversification efforts and strategies.
Coal is believed to be the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it the main force causing climate change.
labels climate-pact, ClimateActionSG, fossil-fuels, singapore
Singapore risks destroying past in race to build: top archaeologist
ROSLAN RAHMAN AFP 6 Feb 18;
Singapore faces a race against time to save its past, according to its top archaeologist, who warns relentless development in the land-scarce city-state comes at a heavy price.
Construction work has been near ceaseless in recent years as the financial hub rapidly expands, and archaeologist Lim Chen Sian fears relics that could unlock the secrets of pre-colonial Singapore will be lost forever in the building rush.
"Pre-colonial arrival, there's almost zero (written history) about Singapore," the 42-year-old says, adding that the little that is known has often been pieced together from items found in excavations.
He is determined to counter the prevailing idea that little existed before Sir Stamford Raffles arrived in the 19th century and established it as a key trade route for the British Empire.
Lim says artifacts from previous digs indicate that in fact a thriving port settlement existed from the 14th to the mid-17th century that was at times caught in a power struggle between the Javanese Majapahit Empire to the south and the emerging Thai kingdom of Ayutthaya to the north.
There is also evidence of strong trading links with China, dating back more than 700 years, including coins and Imperial porcelain.
"What happened to pre-modern Singapore? That's one thing that only archeology can answer," he insists adding that it is a way for the city to find "lost memories".
But he concedes it is an uphill battle to safeguard such buried treasures in a city-state just half the size of London and is concerned the rush to build a futuristic metropolis could scupper chances to find out more about its pre-colonial past.
Singapore also has no state archaeologist and no law requiring archaeological evaluations before construction, so it often falls to Lim and his small team to fill the gap -- they work on an ad hoc basis with government agencies, developers, and non-governmental groups.
"For a couple of hundred years Singapore was there. Then suddenly it disappeared," he explains, adding that further archaeological work could help uncover why the seemingly successful trading hub faded from history for 150 years before the Europeans arrived.
- Stakes high -
He points to a 2015 dig he lead in the heart of the financial district, near the spot where Raffles first landed in 1819, in which three tonnes of historical objects, including copper coins and Chinese porcelain, were recovered.
The discovery helped prove Singapore was a thriving trading centre up to 700 years ago, says Lim, who heads the archaeology unit of think tank ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
His work builds on that of pioneering American archaeologist John Miksic at Fort Canning Hill, who conducted Singapore's first such excavations in the 1980s, where relics from the 14th century were found.
More recent discoveries include World War II artifacts, such as a Monopoly set and milk bottles found on a British defensive position against the Japanese, who conquered Singapore after only a week in 1942.
"They were playing Monopoly while waiting for the Japanese," Lim says.
"And you would think that the British were tough men so they should be drinking beer and whisky. No, they were drinking milk."
Lim's latest expedition in December was with the National Parks Board to Pulau Ubin, a rural island that still has patches of dense jungle.
Armed with a machete he hacked through the undergrowth with his team and found a colonial gun emplacement from the 1930s.
He hopes the discovery will with their heritage and management planning.
Lim says there are signs authorities are realising the importance of preserving Singapore's past.
The National Heritage Board has launched a roadshow to increase public awareness and has said it will carry out surveys on potential archeological areas of importance.
"Thankfully, we are moving forward in terms of addressing necessary intervention prior to development," explains Lim, who started his career digging for Mayan temples and Egyptian settlements.
"Things are slowly changing, we're getting a little bit more funding," he adds.
Failure to take the country's archaeological past into account in development plans could lead to a "loss of identity and a sense of belonging".
"It's about the forgotten past and rediscovering that Singapore goes beyond skyscrapers, glass and steel and air conditioning," he insists.
"This adds to the value of the country."
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Why Singapore needs Tuas mega port to keep ruling the seas
Twice the size of Ang Mo Kio new town, it's one of the nation's most ambitious projects yet, aimed at securing its maritime future - with implications for jobs, trade and local businesses.
Derrick A Paulo and Daniel Heng Channel NewsAsia 7 Feb 18;
SINGAPORE: In the heart of port operator PSA's newly expanded Pasir Panjang Terminal, the Republic's long-term maritime ambitions are being put to the test.
A fleet of 30 driverless vehicles deployed to move cargo containers around the terminal are in the vanguard for the move to the Tuas mega port. Over 1,000 of these battery-powered four-wheelers will be developed for Singapore's future port.
Towering above these vehicles is the world's largest fleet of automated yard cranes - numbering nearly 200. At Tuas, that figure will rise to almost 1,000.
These are just two examples of the automation systems that PSA is looking at with Tuas in mind. And the lessons to be learned will be vital.
Mr Nelson Quek, PSA Singapore's head of Tuas planning, told Channel NewsAsia, on Looking Ahead. The two-part special (premiering Feb 7, 8pm) examines how Singapore's mega infrastructure projects are positioning the nation for the future.
THE HIGH STAKES INVOLVED
The benefits of automation are tied to the very purpose of constructing the Tuas mega port: To keep Singapore as connected as ever to the world and to stay ahead of the game, at a time when countries in the region are investing heavily in their port capabilities.
The project is set to cost billions of dollars and span more than two decades. And the stakes are high - not least because the maritime sector contributes 7 per cent to the economy and over 170,000 jobs.
The maritime ecosystem here supports many home-grown companies, including small and medium enterprises, in areas from manufacturing to logistics to technology.
And with PSA giving up its city terminals by 2027 and the Pasir Panjang Terminal by 2040, when the Tuas mega port will be completed, the industry's future will singularly lie in the new port.
For success to come, "the Tuas that we'll operate must be different from the port that we run now", said PSA International group chief executive officer Tan Chong Meng, who added: "Tuas, for us, is an opportunity to reset."
THE QUEST TO BE BUSIER...
By year's end, PSA's existing terminals will be able to collectively handle almost 50 million 20-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) of cargo annually, a measurement based on the standard ship containers, which are either 20 or 40 feet long.
The Tuas mega port will eclipse this with a capacity of 65 million TEUs - almost double the 33.7 million TEUs that passed through Singapore last year.
By 2040, demand along the Straits of Malacca alone will be in excess of 100 million TEUs, according to Mr Tan.
"So it's a question of our … scale and our market position – that we desire to maintain the strength of PSA within our neighbourhood," he said.
Singapore is already the world's second-busiest port, with an average of 60 vessels calling daily.
While Shanghai is the busiest owing to a large domestic demand, Singapore is the top trans-shipment hub, handling almost one-seventh of the world's trans-shipment containers.
TO BE FASTER...
Important as this role is, however, the trans-shipment business is also highly competitive, with rivals "from Busan (South Korea) all the way to Europe", added Mr Tan.
That is why Singapore must earn its business "every day", said Mr Nicolaj Noes, the Asia-Pacific head of operations for Maersk Line, the global leader in container shipping.
"It's a little bit like when you decide where to fly to on holiday. Your first choice is … to fly directly," Mr Noes said.
"(To) go through a trans-shipment hub like Singapore, there has to be a value proposition there … Singapore has to offer a more cost-efficient solution. It has to offer more flexibility; it has to offer wider choices."
That is where automation will help.
Said Mr Quek: "With automation, the performance can be a lot more predictable and consistent. And that's very important to customers ... (Shipping lines) also want speed and to turn around their vessels faster."
He added that the Tuas mega port will have a "superior layout to enable a more efficient trans-shipment operation", and along with that, faster service.
TO GO BIGGER
The new port, with 8.6km of wharves, must also cater for the trend of ever-larger container ships. Maersk's Triple-E vessels, for example, are 400m long and among the world's biggest ships.
"One vessel can carry about 111 million pairs of sneakers," said Mr Noes. Seven vessels can carry enough sneakers for everyone in Europe to get a new pair. "That gives a good idea of the dimension of the vessels."
The Danish company is working closely with PSA, and on that front, Mr Noes said: "There is the understanding (that) there has to be infrastructure that supports large vessels."
HOW BUSINESSES CAN BENEFIT
Beyond striving to remain the world's top maritime capital (a title it has earned for three consecutive years) and Asia's best port (29 times and counting), Singapore can create more opportunities for local companies with the Tuas mega port.
Said Mr Tan: "Through innovation, we imagine a future that … would be able to support both Tuas as a port and the Tuas hinterland, so that future manufacturers and commercial, industrial and logistical players will all benefit from the future possibilities."
That includes start-ups like visual effects firm SideFX Studios, one of the two top finishers at the recent Smart Port Challenge organised by the Maritime and Port Authority (MPA). The firm has harnessed virtual reality to train crane operators and engineers.
SideFX co-founder Ng Teow Koon said: "This is where we're coming in with the traditional players (in the Tuas area), to build up this space with all these exciting technologies and make use of it to bring it to the next-generation port."
Software provider Glee Trees, the other top finisher last year, is working to streamline cargo and shipping processes with its artificial intelligence platform Gleematic.
Digitalisation is already opening up growth areas in Singapore's logistics sector, which employed over 230,000 people in 2015. It has been ranked by the World Bank as Asia's top logistics hub for a decade now.
Infrastructural investments like the Tuas mega port will further "translate into new capabilities, new opportunities for companies to get in on the game and grow Singapore together", agreed Supply Chain and Logistics Academy CEO Ian Dyason.
PSA's Mr Quek thinks that early engagement with stakeholders such as the community, the industry and relevant agencies – in addition to the takeaways from the technology trials – will indeed be "critical to the success of the project".
Careful planning is also needed, said Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat, who cited the Jurong Industrial Estate as an example of the efforts required for such projects to succeed.
"But the very fact that we've stayed so competitive as an economy owes a great deal to our connectivity," he added as he highlighted the port's role in the import and export of raw materials and cargo "at very competitive rates" for businesses.
Read his interview: 'We are not done building Singapore'
THE FOUNDATION STONES
As Singapore now looks ahead to the mega port at the western end of the island, the work there goes on round the clock.
By 2020, the first of the project's four phases will be completed. The land reclamation for all the future terminals, which has just crossed the 40 per cent mark, will also finish at the same time.
Over in the Pasir Panjang Terminal, container equipment specialist Alan Lee is one of the few who has already had a glimpse of what the future port will be like.
A 23-year veteran, Mr Lee had to move up and down the yard cranes previously. Now that the cranes are fully automated and no longer require an operator each, 18 to 25 workers in the control centre handle 186 cranes at a time.
"It has been very good for me – improving myself, enhancing my skills," he said. "For future ports like Tuas and also the world that's advancing, it's relevant for me to upgrade … so that I can keep up the good work."
Thus the foundations for the Tuas mega port are being laid, not only with concrete on reclaimed land - but also with skills, technology and automation.
Catch the 2-part special Looking Ahead, which explores mega infrastructure projects that are positioning Singapore for the future - such as Changi Airport Terminal 5 and Tuas mega port (Feb 7, 8pm SG/HK) and Jurong Lake District and the integrated waste management facility (Feb 14, 8pm SG/HK).
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Indonesian President Widodo pledges haze-free 2018
Chandni Vatvani Channel NewsAsia 6 Feb 18;
JAKARTA: President Joko Widodo on Tuesday (Feb 6) told officials that he had given his word for 2018 to be a haze-free year to the prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia.
"In 2015, every time I met the prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia, the complaint that would always be conveyed to me was about haze," he said, according to a press statement from the Presidential Secretariat.
"The last time we met in India, the two prime ministers shook my hand (and said) 2018 hopefully will be like 2016 and 2017. I've told them that I guarantee (there will be no haze), so remember. I have told them, I guarantee, but if there is haze, where are we going to put our faces."
Indonesia is gearing up to host the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang this August and September, and the president called on officials to take strict sanctions against personnel who allow a compromise on haze-fighting efforts.
He also called on officials to continue intensive efforts in the prevention of land and forest fires, keeping the year haze-free and ensuring the Asian Games this year can proceed smoothly without any disruption.
"At that moment, do not let there be any smoke, or land and forest fires which will subsequently interfere with our image or even flights," the president stated. "I repeat the rules of the game once again, if there are forest fires in your territories and it is not being handled properly, remove (the official in charge)!"
According to the statement, after reflecting upon his experience in the last two years, Widodo believes such rules are highly effective in mobilising personnel on the field. Its results can be seen in the decreasing number of hotspots in the past two years, he said, from 21,929 in 2015 to 3,915 and 2,567 in 2016 and 2017.
The president acknowledged the progress that had been made in handling land and forest fires by the government and its staff in recent times, and also called on officers to possess what he called "field intelligence".
Widodo made the comments while he led the National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control for 2018. The event was held at the State Palace and attended by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, several regional heads, as well as police and military officials.
Source: CNA/mz
Jokowi: I promised KL and Singapore there'd be fewer fires this year
Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Straits Times 7 Feb 18;
President Joko Widodo reminded all Indonesian officials of the need to continue to prevent forest and plantation fires, adding that the leaders of Malaysia and Singapore had praised him for the progress made so far.
The Indonesian leader also said he had issued a guarantee of fewer forest fires for this year.
Mr Joko, speaking yesterday at a national coordination meeting on forest and plantation fire mitigation at the Merdeka Palace, said: "In 2015, every time I met with the Singapore and Malaysian prime ministers, they complained to me about the haze."
Mr Joko said the situation had improved vastly since then, with the number of hot spots falling significantly.
He added that 2015 saw a total of 21,929 hot spots throughout the year, but the number dropped to 3,915 in 2016 and to 2,567 last year.
Mr Joko said he had promised the Malaysian and Singapore leaders that the number could be reduced further this year.
"I have given them my guarantee," he said. He also reminded those attending the meeting that he had issued a warning after the 2015 fires, when he said he would sack the provincial police chief or territorial military chief in charge of an area where forest fires were not handled well.
Harsher law enforcement when dealing with errant corporations and individuals - and better fire prevention measures by the government and private sector in recent years - have led to a fall in the number of hot spots, according to Indonesia's disaster management agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho. Favourable weather conditions have also helped.
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Indonesia: President encourages security officers to prevent land fires
Antara 6 Feb 18;
President Joko Widodo (right) shook hands with a number of regional heads after delivering directions at the National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (6/2/2018). (ANTARA PHOTO/Puspa Perwitasari) ()
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President Joko Widodo has encouraged security officers in areas prone to land fires to prevent the disaster.
"I will dismiss officers from the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) or Police if I find land fires in their regions," the president stated here on Tuesday.
President Widodo had issued directives to ministries and security institutions during a Coordination Meeting of Land Fires Control 2018 held at the State Palace in Jakarta.
The president noted that TNI Commander Marshal Hadi Tjahjanto and Police Commander General Tito Karnavian had agreed on a commitment to prevent land fires.
President Widodo reiterated that the regional police and TNI leaders will be removed from their position in case fires are found in their areas.
"The effort aims to encourage the land fires mitigation task force," the president noted.
President Widodo also lauded the TNI and Police officers for taking precautionary measures against fires in the past two years.
The number of hotspots has decreased significantly, from 21,929 in 2015 to 3,915 hotspots in 2016 and 2,567 hotspots in 2017.
The president expects security officers and local administrations as well as the task force to maintain the achievement and step up efforts in the coming years.
He has urged the task force to also involve the local communities and plantation companies to prevent land fires.
"We can undertake effective efforts by involving companies, local communities, and non-governmental organizations as well as police and TNI officers," the president noted.
The president remarked that leaders of neighboring countries had also lauded the efforts undertaken by Indonesia.
"Earlier, when I met the prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia, they always complained about the smoke caused by land fires. However, during the 2016-2017 period, they lauded the efforts to reduce land fires," Widodo noted.
The president also revealed that he had made assurance to the prime ministers of Singapore and Malaysia to prevent land fires that had caused haze.
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Thai construction tycoon accused of poaching leopard
AFP Yahoo News 6 Feb 18;
Bangkok (AFP) - A Thai construction tycoon has been arrested for poaching in a protected wildlife sanctuary, police said Tuesday, as photos of hunting equipment and animal carcasses including a black leopard circulated on social media.
Premchai Karnasuta, president of Italian-Thai Development, a Bangkok-based company that helped build Thailand's Suvarnabhumi airport and the capital's elevated Skytrain, was arrested along with three other suspects.
Park rangers seized three rifles, 143 bullets and other hunting equipment as the group were detained in the Thungyai Naresuan national park in tourist-friendly Kanchanaburi province on Sunday.
Photos released by park authorities show Premchai sitting in front of a tent surrounded by police, as well as animal skins, carcasses and a large hunting rifle with a scope.
"They were charged with illegal hunting, (and) illegal possession of carcasses of protected animals," the national parks department said in a statement Tuesday.
Thailand's Wildlife Friends Foundation (WFFT) applauded the rangers and identified the slain animals as a black leopard, a Kalij pheasant and a red muntjac or barking deer -- protected species under Thai conservation law.
The wildlife sanctuary in western Thailand hosts wild elephants, tigers and many endangered species, according to WFFT.
Sasin Chalermlarp, chairman of conservation group the Seub Nakkasathien Foundation, urged the government "not to fear the suspect's business status and proceed under the law until the case is finalised to set a precedent".
Italian-Thai Development did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Major Wutthipong Yenchit, police superintendent in the area where the arrests were made, said the four were granted bail on Tuesday.
Listed on Thailand's Stock Exchange, the company known as Ital-Thai has been involved in several mass transit projects and operations in numerous countries abroad.
Park authorities have charged Premchai, dubbed a "master builder of Thailand" in a 2011 Forbes profile, with seven counts under the Protection and Conservation of Wildlife Law.
Thanya Netithammakun, director-general of Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, told reporters on Tuesday that "according to the official report, Premchai was among the suspects".
Authorities did not witness the shooting of any animals, he said.
Poaching in Thailand's protected parks is relatively rare compared to neighbouring countries in Southeast Asia.
But the country is a key transit link in a global wildlife trafficking trade that funnels ivory and other illegal animal parts from Africa through to Asia.
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Q: Angular JS. Timeout modal hides behind the already opened modal I am using angular JS.
I have an  an issue with a timeout modal. If on the gui, any modal already opened and time out modal comes up due to session inactive, the timeout modal hides behind the already opened modal. Need help here on how to get the timeout modal on the top of all the modals

A: I assume, based on what you're saying,

the timeout modal hides behind the already opened modal

this is a CSS issue. You can increase the z-index value of the modal element of your timeout modal. Here's a sample css rule in applying z-index.
#timeout-modal.modal-popup {
   z-index: 999;
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for inline:

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You can create a customizable modal pop-up directive in angular if you want you can have your modal element styled like this the angular way.

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In your scope you can have it like this:
$scope.timeoutZIndex = {
   'z-index': 999
}

Let me know if there's a need to clarify things more.

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The 7th Community-based Rural Tourism and Sustainable Living Fair will take place this weekend at La Aduana culture center, the former Customs building in the eastern San José neighborhood of Barrio La California.
More than 70 community-based rural tourism providers will exhibit their products, offering healthier ways to engage in tourism while contributing to the preservation of local cultures and natural resources, according to spokeswoman Grettel Prendas.
Some 30 sustainable production organizations will also be present, offering information about where to buy organic products, how to contribute to natural resource conservation, integrating alternative energy sources and recycling waste.
In keeping with the concept of sustainable living, this year's fair will feature an environmental theme, eliminating the traditional stands and employing artistic use of recyclable materials, Prendas said. The event will also include sustainable living forums, traditional and Caribbean food stalls, a handicrafts fair and a children's play area.
More than 5,000 people attended last year's fair; organizers expect that number to grow this year.
The event, which runs today through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., is organized by the Alliance to Strengthen Communitybased Rural Tourism, composed of the Cooperative National Ecotourism Network (COOPRENA) and the Costa Rican Association for Community-based Rural Tourism (ACTUAR).


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As Hamas continues its campaign of arson terror against Israel, Liberman warned that Israel is on the brink of a full-fledged war.
By: United with Israel Staff
Gaza-based terrorists continued their campaign of arson terrorism against the Jewish state and launched dozens of balloons laden with flammable materials and explosive charges toward Israel on Tuesday, reaching areas as far north as the cities of Ashkelon and Ashdod.
A fire broke out in the forest near the community of Gvaram, probably ignited by an arson balloon.
At least five fires inside Israel were ignited by Hamas' arson terrorism on Monday, while the Hamas-led violent riots on Israel's border continued. Thousands of rioters arrived at the Zikim beach area, burning tires and throwing bombs, grenades and Molotov cocktails at IDF forces. No soldiers were injured in the incident
In the afternoon, a Palestinian attempting to infiltrate Israel from Gaza was caught by Israeli forces. A knife was found by the troops at the point of infiltration.
Israel: On the Way to War?
In the meantime, Defense Minister Aigdor Liberman warned that Israel has "exhausted all options" in an attempt to seek quiet in the area, and "only the most powerful blow [to] Hamas will help."
Addressing the Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday, Liberman said that the riots on Israel's border with Gaza are "no popular protests," as Hamas has attempted to depict them, but rather well organized violent incidents.
"Fifteen thousand people do not come of their own accord to the [border] fence alone, by foot. They come in organized shuttles, with Hamas paying thousands of shekels for every bus. They pay $3,000 for every man killed, $500 for every severe injury and $200 for every medium injury and below. This is institutionalized, organized action," he charged.
Saying that the "residents of Gaza, are, in essence, hostages of Hamas," he explained that "it must be understood that there is a direct correlation between violence and economic activity. Quiet and calm bring benefits and economic advantages. When there is violence, harm will come to the economy, livelihood and employment. There is a violence regulator operated by Hamas, and a regulator I call Kerem Shalom [border crossing], and we use it simultaneously."
Commenting on the prospects of a ceasefire with Hamas, Liberman stated that "when we talk about an arrangement, and I'm expressing my opinion here – I do not believe in any arrangement with Hamas. It does not work, it has not worked in the past, it will not work in the future."
Israel has "reached a situation of no choice. Anything other than dealing the most severe blow – the heaviest we can – on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, will not help. We are truly in a situation of no choice," Liberman asserted.
"My position is very clear. I think that we have reached a point where decisions must be made. We have exhausted all options," he concluded.
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Source: United with Israel
By David on October 23, 2018 / Israel in the News


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Welcome to our website, your ultimate destination for all things dance! Whether you're a beginner looking to try a new style, a seasoned pro searching for performance opportunities, or just a dance enthusiast looking to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends, we've got you covered. From ballet to hip-hop, contemporary to street jazz, we provide in-depth information on a wide range of dance styles, as well as resources for dancers of all levels. Explore our site to find dance schools, choreographers, competitions, and events in your area.
Dive into the World of Dance: Styles, History, Culture, and More
Dance is a form of physical expression, often performed to music.
Many different cultures around the world have their own unique dance styles.
Dancing can be a solo or group activity.
The hip-hop dance style emerged in the United States in the 1970s.
Breakdancing is a style of street dance that emerged in the United States in the 1970s.
Tap dance is a dance style that originated in the United States.
Modern dance is a style of dance that emerged in the early 20th century as a rebellion against traditional ballet.
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that incorporates elements of modern, jazz, and lyrical dance.
Jazz dance is a style of dance that originated in the African American communities in the early 20th century.
Lyrical dance is a style of dance that combines elements of ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.
Hip hop dance is a style of street dance that incorporates elements of funk, breakdancing, and popping.
Breakdancing, also known as "breaking" or "b-boying," is a style of street dance that originated in the African American communities in the early 1970s.
Popping is a style of street dance that involves the sudden contraction and relaxation of muscles to create a "popping" effect.
Locking is a style of street dance that involves freezes or sudden pauses in movement.
House dance is a style of street dance that originated in the Chicago club scene in the early 1980s.
Street jazz is a style of dance that combines elements of jazz, hip hop, and funk.
Krumping is a style of street dance that originated in the African American communities in the early 2000s.
Voguing is a style of street dance that originated in the African American and Latinx communities in the 1980s.
Musical theatre dance is a style of dance that is performed in musical theatre productions.
Dance can be used as a form of therapy for physical and mental well-being.
Dance can be used as a form of exercise to improve fitness and coordination.
Dance can be used as a form of self-expression and creativity.
Dance can be used as a form of communication, both nonverbal and through choreography.
Dance can be used as a form of storytelling, conveying emotions, ideas, and narratives.
Dance can be performed on stage, in films, on television, and in music videos.
Dance competitions and performance opportunities, such as dance recitals and competitions, are popular.
Many famous musicians and bands incorporate dance into their performances and music videos.
The international governing body for dance sport is the World Dance Sport Federation (WDSF)
Many famous dance companies exist such as the New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, and the Royal Ballet
Dance education is offered at many universities and conservatories.
The study of dance, called dance scholarship, includes history, theory, aesthetics, culture and techniques of dance
A dance notation system, Labanotation, was developed in the early 20th century to document dance movement
Dance notation has been used to preserve choreography and reconstruct historical dances
Dance criticism is the analysis and evaluation of dance performances.
Dance festivals and competitions, such as the International Dance Festival and the World Hip Hop Dance Championship, are held around the world.
Many dancers and choreographers use social media platforms to share their work and connect with audiences.
Dance is often used in advertising and fashion, with many companies and designers incorporating dance into their marketing campaigns and fashion shows.
Many famous dance films and documentaries have been produced, such as "Black Swan," "Mad Hot Ballroom," and "First Position."
Dance is a popular form of entertainment and can be seen in live performances, such as theater shows, concerts, and nightclubs.
Dance is a form of art and can be seen in galleries and museums, often as part of performance art exhibits.
Dance education and training can vary widely, from recreational classes to professional training programs.
Dance training often includes learning proper technique, strength and flexibility training, and rehearsing choreography.
Dance costumes and makeup play an important role in dance performance and vary widely depending on the style of dance and the theme of the performance.
Many dancers use a variety of dance shoes, such as ballet slippers, pointe shoes, jazz shoes, and tap shoes.
Many dancers use props in their performances, such as ribbons, hoops, fans, and scarves.
Dance is a physically demanding art form and requires a high level of physical fitness and stamina.
Many dancers suffer from injuries due to the repetitive nature of dance movements and the intense training schedules.
Dance is a profession and there are many opportunities for dancers to work professionally, including performing in theater productions, music videos, films and television shows, and touring with bands and performers.
Many dancers go on to become choreographers, dance teachers, and dance therapists.
Dance is a part of many cultural celebrations, such as weddings, religious ceremonies, and cultural festivals.
Thank you for visiting our website. We hope you found the information and resources you were looking for. Dance is a beautiful and expressive art form that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. We are dedicated to promoting the joy and benefits of dance and providing a platform for dancers to connect, learn and grow. Don't forget to check our site frequently for the latest updates on dance events, competitions, and news. We look forward to having you back soon! If you have any feedback or suggestions, please feel free to contact us.
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Mark Poolos: One Wife, Two Daughters, Zero Influence
Mark stands 6'7" weighs in at 350 technically a giant however he is very weak and a wimp. In his routines, he weaves the story of his life as a bumbling jolly giant in his fast engaging storytelling style.
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Mike Guido: Sanity Optional
Mike Guido has made his mark as a nationally known headlining comedian. He has made eight national TV appearances including SHOWTIME, A&E, MTV, and VH1 and has worked with some of today's biggest stars such as Jay Leno, Robin Williams, and Ellen Degenneres.
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Nope... just come as you are! Our classes help people who aren't in shape, get in shape. And they help people who are in shape get in even greater shape, fast.
Not at all! No one here wants to hurt anyone else. It's like a big team - or family - here. We all train, work hard, sweat and grow stronger together. That, combined with the precautions we've taken to prevent injuries, means that injuries are very rare here.
Yes! As a beginner, you'll either be paired up with other beginners for drills, sparring and exercises. This isn't like a "fight club" or anything! This is a positive, supportive training environment.
Absolutely! Our Muay Thai classes are great for people wanting to learn martial arts... wanting to get their adrenaline fix... or just looking for a killer workout.
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Weekly Clickables: The Best 100 Films of the 21st Century & More
Posted by Katherine B. Shelor | Aug 29, 2016 | Clickables | 0 |
Another Monday, another collection of Weekly Clickables featuring a fine selection of film-related odds and ends.
First, a list of the best 100 films of the 21st century, according to a BBC Culture survey of film critics and curators world-wide.
Next, a short video showing a few romantic comedies, remade with feminism in mind, courtesy of The Huffington Post.
Io9 shared a video exploring some of the world from Kubo and the Two Strings.
At NPR, a Q&A on how the new Ben-Hur compares to its predecessors.
Finally, five things to know about the upcoming James Baldwin documentary, courtesy of Kreyolicious.
That's it for this week! Check back next Monday for more of the best movie stuff from the rest of the Internet!
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All the Money in the World Touches Upon Tragedy But Can Resort to Moralizing
Bright is a Well-Intentioned Mess
With 'The Post', Steven Spielberg Affirms A Key To Democracy
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Plays on Expectations with Wit and Comedy
The Greatest Showman Will Leave You Demanding A Refund
Te-Ata Isn't a Good Film, But It Comes from a Good Place
The Shape of Water Shows the Beauty in Our Differences
The Last Jedi is a Mostly-Successful Exploration of Morality and Legacy
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Входит в состав округа Айзенштадт.  Население составляет 1811 человек (на 31 декабря 2005 года). Занимает площадь 52,19 км². Официальный код  —  10 310.

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Бургомистр коммуны — Эрнст Шмид (СДПА) по результатам выборов 2007 года.

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Kenneth Glöckler (* 7. září 1984 Friedrichshafen), známý pod přezdívkou Kay One či Prince Kay One, je německý rapper, dříve spolupracoval s rapperem Bushidem. Je napůl Němec a Filipiňan, otec je Němec a matka Filipiňanka.

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 Kenneth allein zu Haus (2010)
 Berlins Most Wanted (with Berlins Most Wanted) (2010)
 Prince of Belvedair (2012)
 Rich Kidz (as Prince Kay One) (2013)
 Jung genug um drauf zu scheissen (2015)
 Der Junge von damals (2016)
 Makers Gonna Make (2018)

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Narození 7. září
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New Junction City Facility Is Rainbow For Rescuing And Rehabilitating Unwanted Horses
Apr 7, 2020 @ 2:54pm
When 36-year-old Chacco was having a bad day, Rainbow Meadows cofounder David Everhart provided emotional support.
Training is an integral part of the experience at Rainbow Meadows as Kim Wahl works with Celeste over obstacles.
Despite heartfelt love for horses situations do arise when proper care cannot be given.
Personal and family needs must take priority over requirements of horse ownership.
What to do when that so cherished animal becomes an often unanswerable burden?
Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue & Retirement Inc. is doing their part to solve such dilemmas and help other homeless horses.
New facilities, relocated home of Rainbow Meadows, south of Geary County Lake have passersby taking a second admiring look.
"Horses are an important gift from God," cofounder Karen Everhart declared. "Our mission is to provide safe refuge for these incredible animals."
Originated near Sedan in Chautauqua County of southeast Kansas 15 years ago, the move to Junction City was completed last month.
Everhart's fervor for the admirable successful effort created a heartfelt decision to relocate for expanded horse services and people served.
"We were fortunate to acquire the quarter section of Flint Hills near Fort Riley and Kansas State University," Everhart stated. "This is also an ideal location for a selfish reason: so we can be near our daughter and family."
Formerly from Wichita, Everhart and husband David developed Rainbow Meadows upon retirement from health care and the Defense Department, respectively.
"I owned and enjoyed horses," Everhart said. "We started the rescue after rehabilitating an incapacitated pony from a person who could no longer care for it.
"It became apparent there was an expanding need for rescuing and rehabilitating horses," she verified. "We formed the 501(c) (3) nonprofit Rainbow Meadows and established it in the rural Chautauqua community in 2005. "
Nearly 350 horses have been rescued since that beginning: 30-45 head annually.
"More than 300 have been adopted by new owners who met stringent requirements," Everhart said.
Unwanted horses come from "lots of places," she noted. "A number of horses are 'surrendered' by owners who are unable to provide proper care. They sure don't want their horse going to slaughter."
Horses sometimes come through law enforcement seizures. "The horses are frequently under nourished and may even be abused," Everhart explained.
"Horses in some situations are 'dumped' by their owners and we're called by local authorities to assist in their containment. We have always stepped up for those horses" she continued.
Rehabilitation efforts include proper nutrition, health care and training
"We get horses that are completely unmanageable," Everhart said. "They haven't ever been handled, and must be trained to lead and get used to being around people."
Some horses get additional handling being broke to saddle for riding.
"Our objective for rescued and rehabilitated horses is to adopt them to qualified owners," Everhart said. "Steep hurdles must be met before somebody adopts a horse from us.
"Prospective owners must follow certain guidelines and fill out annual reports on each horse," she continued.
"Contact is maintained with all adopters," Everhart said. "We provide a 'safety net' for the horse to return if the adopter cannot uphold their commitment to the horse."
Rainbow Meadows' dedicated efforts of rescue and rehabilitation have been recognized nationwide. They've received certification from the Global Federal of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS) and designation as a "Guardian" through the Equus Foundation.
"We are very committed to the welfare of horses, and helping others through their interaction with horses" Everhart stated emphatically.
To adopt a horse, the new owners must pay a low fee. "It only covers the health care and administrative costs," Everhart said.
All calibers of horses have been residents at Rainbow Meadows including horses once selling for more than $100,000. "It is our responsibility to make sure all horses entering our gates have safe refuge," Everhart repeated.
"Horses promote emotional and physical wellbeing," she said. "With our location near Fort Riley, we hope to work with military personnel both active duty and retired."
Special efforts are also to be directed toward teenagers in foster care. "This is a global issue where horses can actually provide help," Everhart said.
"Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is effective in helping all individuals work through challenging emotional experiences," Everhart said. "Rainbow Meadows anticipates offering EAP programs as early as the spring of 2021."
Although Rainbow Meadows has an equine feed dealership, it is almost entirely supported by donations. "The non-profit stipulations must be followed so this is definitely not a money making enterprise," Everhart emphasized.
Support comes from generous donors through the years. "We appreciate all of the assistance we have, but there are no corporate sponsors," Everhart clarified. "Seeking adequate funding from the public to keep Rainbow Meadows in operation is an ongoing process."
The couple did most of the work personally for 15 years. "We're now building a strong volunteer program," Everhart said.
Only a 40-by-60 concrete-floored structure was on the property when acquired at private treaty auction.
"We've constructed four stall barns, a hay barn, and a small residence. The original building has been converted into a headquarters," Everhart said. "Horses spend most of their time in the pasture."
Emphasizing she's an "animal 'welfare-ist,' not an animal rightist," Everhart feels "strong moral obligation to keep horses out of slaughter.
"There are no horses slaughtered in this country," Everhart said. "Horses now go to Mexico or Canada for slaughter. Fortunately, however, worldwide horse meat consumption has sharply declined.
"Horse meat is not safe for human consumption with all of the drugs given to horses," Everhart declared
While fewer horses are being produced, exact numbers are difficult to figure. "Organizations report lower registrations," she said, "but it's hard to know how many foals are born each year. "
Horse population is still considered high per capita. "It is our moral obligation to properly manage them, because horses can't take care of themselves," Everhart pointed out.
An open house at Rainbow Meadows, 4768 K-157, Junction City, is tentatively planned May 30th. "Confirmation of that date will be announced when the present health shutdown concludes," Everhart verified.
Information is available at www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com and on Facebook.
Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue & Retirement Inc. has developed new facilities south of Junction City.


The beautiful exterior draws visitors in to Seasonals.
EXETER – There is hidden treasure in Exeter, Ontario.
Exeter is known for sweet shop Sugar and Spice Chocolates.
facades. And, while most know about long-standing favourites like Eddington's of Exeter and Sugar and Spice Chocolates, there are some lesser known gems for noshing and retail pleasure.
Exeter's annual Ladies Night Out is a great chance to check out the newer, the lesser known, or the ones you haven't managed to visit before, as well as the old favourites. Dozens of places offer discounts, specials, treats and samples to turn an evening of shopping into an event.
Consignment product is artfully displayed at Luv Scarlet.
First stop was Luv Scarlet – the new tenant of one of Main Street's lovely old buildings. It is a mixture of very good consignment – gently used or new clothing, shoes and hand bags, scrumptiously arranged in the high ceiling brick walled store. A gourmet coffee bar and retro fridge filled with old fashioned glass bottles of Coke offer a way to slake thirst, while the weekly Saturday table of to-die-for baked goods gives this place a feel of endless possibility.
There's even ice cream at Jennard Cheese.
wines, and gifts, has recently blasted a hole in the wall to the next shop. There, delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and, yes, ice cream are served. It's not unusual to see customers staring down at their café tables as they pore over the historic pictures and articles acting as a glass covered tablecloth, while the yellow brick walls showcase local art.
Next stop, Willow Valley – a new addition to the décor scene, which already includes such spots as Inner Urban, Interior Concepts, Custom Covers, and the creative Bella Casa. Willow Valley offers expert decorating services, along with an irresistible array of interior delights to take home on a whim. Antiques, including sometimes hard-to-find items, are found here.
Seasonals is housed in a quaint little single storey, rambling house (yes, yellow brick) and deserves a real exploration. I have long noticed, and long not visited, this cornucopia. Don't rush through this tiny maze of garden, home, and body décor. You will find a treasure at a good price to tuck in your pocket and take home.
Finally, a trip to Miller's Country Store. I am always speeding up, or just barely slowing down, when I catch sight of the sign in the South East end of Exeter on Thames Road. But this time, I slowed right down, and turned in. Again, an eclectic and fun mix of offerings – authentic farm, fun garden, gifts, toys and a mix of pet, farm and wild animal supplies are all available.
If Exeter isn't a regular stop for you, make a point of getting there. And if you are a regular, set aside a little extra time to nose around this Town, and enjoy the discovery of hidden treasure.
The Square in Goderich is a beautiful shopping destination. Shops have something for everyone, including clothing, home and kitchen items, jewelry and books. If shopping isn't your thing, or you're hungry from too much of it, enjoy one of the great restaurants. Whether you are in the mood for a snack, full meal or fast-casual, you will be delighted by all of the food choices.
The Farmer's Market takes place each Saturday from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m., starting in May and ending in October. The Market is a fantastic place to buy locally grown items. As a tourist, I would suggest picking up some items to be enjoyed right away, and some non-perishables to bring home. The Flea Market takes place on Sundays during the same months, but starts at 9 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. In addition to many delicious food items, unique vendors selling antiques, collectables and handmade items are also at the Flea Market.
As a tourist, I would pick up a snack or meal from one of the wonderful restaurants on the Square, or vendor from the Flea or Farmer's Market, pick up a book, and have a picnic in the Square, or at one of many beautiful local parks. Depending on what day it is, I might find a concert or festival in one of these settings.
Located right before the hill to the beach on West Street, Lions' Harbour Park is also home to many great events throughout the year. Weekly summer events include Circle City Cruize Nights (every second Wednesday from May 21-September 10) and Sunday Concerts (June 22- August 31). Annual events include the Festival of Arts and Crafts and Celtic Roots Festival. The stage makes this park great for watching concerts, while the covered gazebo ensures an enjoyable atmosphere, regardless of the weather.
On Gloucester Terrace, across from the Huron Historic Gaol, there is a lovely place to sit on the swings. This area also happens to be a scenic lookout point, as it overlooks the harbour. There is a cairn with a giant piece of salt nearby, and plaques that tell the story of salt in Goderich. After enjoying a bite to eat, cross the road and visit the Huron Historic Gaol, which also happens to be a National Historic Site. If you're lucky enough to be in Goderich on a Tuesday or Thursday night between July 10 and August 28, consider visiting in the evening (7-9 p.m.) to enjoy a special tour called Behind the Bars.
Huron County Gaol hosts "Behind the Bars" all summer long … it's a great way to learn about local history.
Once you are feeling well fueled, I would suggest visiting one of the great local trails. Two of my favourites are the Maitland Woods Trail, and the Tiger Dunlop Trail. Both trails are cyclist, walker, runner and dog friendly. In the winter, bring cross-country skiis or snowshoes.
The Maitland Woods Trail is located at the south end of the Knights of Columbus Centre parking lot (390 Parsons Court). The trails are beautiful all year long, and depending on what you are in the mood for, you can choose a number of different distances.
The Menesetung Bridge is a really beautiful walk, as it features some of the best views in Goderich. Another walk that is different each season, this one takes you across the historic wooden Menesetung Bridge that spans the Maitland River.
After a long, action packed day, my final move would be to head to the beach and enjoy the sunset. Lake Huron is known for beautiful sunsets, and I happen to think the view from Rotary Cove is pretty spectacular! If you're visiting on a Friday (early July – late August), come an hour before sunset, get an ice cream cone, and listen to the Celtic Blue Highlanders pipe the sun down.
September is a big month for birthdays in our family, so I thought I would get a head start on my shopping and check out the Old Mill's Annual Sell-abration, celebrating 53 years in business. Right now, they have a tent set up outside with major deals, up to 70 percent off regular prices. They have clothing as well as leather goods, sheepskins, toys and accessories. Inside the store, they have deals on their summer stock. They also have a huge selection of fall and back to school items.
The winter mittens they have are the warmest around, and I have sheepskins that I used to keep my mini Divas cozy when they were small.
The Old Mill is huge! There is a lot of ground to cover.
Whether you are looking for outerwear, jewelry purses, footwear, men's, ladies and children's wear or specialty items- the Old Mill is literally one stop shopping.
The sale started June 24 and will be on until September 8.
Nicole's mini-Diva snug as a bug in a sheepskin!