Sisters celebrate together, as one year flows into the next
Sisters of Jesus Crucified Councilor Sister Paulina and Sister Nga Nguyen decorating for Christmas. For the past 10 years sister-students of various Vietnamese congregations who have enjoyed the hospitality of the Brockton community over the winter holidays. (Barbara Valuckas)
by The Life Panelists
The panelists shared glimpses of what it is like to celebrate the new year in their convents and cultures, giving us global flavors from Lithuania, Vietnam, Brazil, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the United States as they responded to this prompt:
Share some customs that you, your congregation or your culture practice around Jan. 1 (or the beginning of a new year, however you designate it).
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It is Christmas Eve, and the Sisters of Jesus Crucified in Brockton, Massachusetts, have gathered with their Lithuanian friends for the traditional meal and ritual. During the decades of Soviet occupation of Lithuania, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day were workdays, and the ritual could be observed only clandestinely, if at all. But Lithuanian American congregations in the United States preserved the ritual, some parts of which may have roots in pre-Christian Lithuania.
Since Christmas Eve was a fast day, the celebrative meal and ritual was meatless. Participants did enjoy 12 dishes (to honor the 12 apostles) of various kinds of fish along with potatoes, beets, onions, mushrooms, cranberry pudding and poppyseed milk. Each participant was also given a large blessed wafer, which was then broken into pieces and shared with the other participants while asking forgiveness for any hurts during the past year. Having made peace with each other, everyone was then spiritually ready to participate in the midnight Mass.
For the past 10 years, there have been other participants in the ritual, sister-students of various Vietnamese congregations who have enjoyed the hospitality of the Brockton community while studying nearby. In their communist country, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are still workdays, although the sisters are free to observe those days in their convents. They appreciate the opportunity to learn the Christmas customs from Lithuanian culture. And they know how to reciprocate with their New Year's celebration!
Lithuanian-American Sisters of Jesus Crucified pose with some Lithuanian "straw art" displayed on their motherhouse walls. Front row: Sisters Joan of Arc and Helen; back row: Sisters Stephen and Helen. The sisters make up a part of the team of teachers and mentors who help their Vietnamese student- sister guests. (Barbara Valuckas)
As an Asian culture, the Vietnamese celebrate the Lunar New Year with up to two weeks of festivities. In Vietnam, the New Year's observance is more of a family event than a community event. It is the only time the sisters can spend an extended time with their families. But for the sister-students, the Sisters of Jesus Crucified in Brockton have become their family.
Even sisters on scholarships for advanced studies outside of Massachusetts routinely ask to come "home" for the holidays. There, the sister-students become the teachers of their host community as they share their Vietnamese food and New Year's customs.
The Sisters of Jesus Crucified congregation is small now, with fewer than a dozen sisters living in the motherhouse or in the nearby nursing home. But several years ago, the sisters made a chapter commitment to "live fully until the last sister dies," in contrast to focusing on their future completion. It was this commitment that led them to offer hospitality to the Vietnamese congregations.
Vietnamese sister-students touch the shoulders of their respective Sisters of Jesus Crucified hostesses, teachers and mentors. (Barbara Valuckas)
Each sister serves as an English teacher and mentor for a group of Vietnamese sisters. Superior General Mary Valliere makes sure the Vietnamese sisters have warm clothes for the cold months and warm support in their struggles with the English language and U.S. culture. Her own sisters, mostly in their 80s and 90s, are delighted with their new students, whose joy and energy are helping them to live fully. This is the kind of mutual gift exchange that lasts beyond the holidays and endures into the future.
[[{"fid":"125277","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"style":"height: 150px; width: 150px; margin: 10px; float: left;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]]Katy van Wyk, a Dominican Sister of St. Catharine of Siena of King William's Town, South Africa, lives in Johannesburg. After teaching, she served in leadership as team member and assistant leader, later continuing in mission effectiveness for Dominican schools. Now she conducts retreats, volunteers as a community art counselor with underprivileged children, and facilitates empowerment workshops for young women at risk of teenage pregnancy, drug or alcohol abuse, and physical/sexual abuse.
As I write this piece, the morning is fresh and still, apart from the sound of soft rain. In Johannesburg, we were surprised to be blessed these last five days by the heavens just opening, gently, abundantly.
The beginning of a new year is a bit like that for me: Gently and seamlessly, the days flow from one to the next, each day bringing us closer to the last day and the first day of the year. When I was growing up, from 11 a.m. to midnight, the whole family gathered at the family home, singing, praying and thanking God for all our experiences — both joyous and painful — and asking God's blessings for the coming year. The last five minutes were silent, the radio or TV set turned on so we could hear the countdown. Then at 12 o'clock, we would wish one another a Happy New Year! Early on New Year's morning, we would go to visit the graves of our family members.
Some of Dominican Sisters of St. Catharine of Siena of King William's Town, South Africa, paint their "hopes" for the new year. Some sisters frame these pictures and keep them on cupboard or refrigerator doors as a reminder. (Katy Van Wyk)
Much has changed, though family and friends still get together on New Year's Eve, celebrate and wait for the clock to strike. In some cultures, the first of January is spent at the beach, some believing it important to get into the water to "wash off" all the negativity from the previous year. Containers are filled with water to take home for those who could not go to the beach. This is drunk, with the same idea to cleanse.
In my community, some of us may gather on the last day of the year for reflection and prayer. Some time ago, we added a ritual: After first making our reflection on the year, we then express in color what we hope for the new year. On New Year's Day, all of us gather at our retirement home, celebrating Mass and then enjoying a braai (barbecue) with the sisters there.
Whatever the changes, this is a day to celebrate with family, friends and communities. May we all be blessed by our generous God of surprises throughout this new year.
[[{"fid":"125265","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"3":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"style":"height: 150px; width: 150px; margin: 10px; float: left;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"3"}}]]Sheila Campbell is a Medical Missionary of Mary sister of Irish and Brazilian nationality. After an early nursing ministry in Ireland, she did nursing, health education, parish work, and pastoral health care work (specializing in HIV/AIDS) as a missionary in Brazil. She later served in congregational administration in Ireland, and in Brazil, with families affected by urban violence and prostitution. Currently, she serves sick and elderly sisters at her congregation's home in Massachusetts.
For several years, I lived in Salvador, a seaside city in the northeast of Brazil in Bahia State where our congregation ministers. New Year's was a special time for us as it was a time to mix and mingle with people of other religious traditions.
New Year's Eve began in the usual Catholic tradition, with the vigil Mass for Mary, mother of God. But it also celebrated the World Day of Peace, so everyone came to the church dressed in white. The liturgy is enthusiastic, often with singing, dancing and waving banners promoting peace. New Year's greetings were passed around among the parishioners, the final blessing given and then —
Then a whole new celebration began!
An altar of Casa de Yemanjá, Rio Vermelho, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (Wikimedia Commons/Paul R. Burley)
People gathered in Salvador, Brazil, in honor of Yemanjá, the sea (Wikimedia Commons/Vanvan Borges)
An offering on the beach of São Vicente , São Paulo, Brazil, for Yemanjá, Dec. 31, 2010 (Flickr/TwistSim)
Salvador is a city that has been marked by the African slave trade; almost 80% of the population is Afro-Brazilian. As newly arrived slaves, they were forcibly baptized as Catholics, and their own religious traditions ignored and persecuted. Of course, these traditions did not disappear but were practiced secretly under the guise of devotion to the saints! Thus, Oxalá became Jesus Christ; Yemanjá, the orixá of the waters and oceans, became Mary, Star of the Sea, and so on. Only since 1970 has Candomblé (a blend of Yoruba, Fon and Bantu traditions) been allowed to be practiced openly. And New Year's night is a night of special celebration.
After Mass, we would go down to the beach. Most of our neighbors would come out of their houses, too, and begin streaming in the same direction. Chatting and laughing, we would make our way, each one carrying something to eat or drink. Once on the beach, there would be a quieting of the atmosphere. Those of the Candomblé faith, also dressed in white, would hold their own ceremonies of song and dance. They would bring small offerings of flowers or candles to the sea to honor Yemanjá. We would also touch the waters and bless ourselves and pray for the year to come. The civil authorities would have a fireworks display in the more affluent areas, but from our poor neighborhood, we could see them, too, and enjoy the show!
New Year's celebrations were a good example of interreligious dialogue held in a harmonious and simple way. No theological discourse, no studied civility! Just passing back and forth food and drink and sharing a joyful moment of celebration.
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The beginning of a new year for our Dominican congregation is a time for giving thanks: thanksgiving for the year ended and thanksgiving for the new year just starting. Customarily, a list is put up in the first week of Advent for sisters to volunteer to prepare a special liturgy for each week in Advent and the beginning-of-the-year celebration. We take these celebrations seriously in that we take a lot of time preparing for the celebration, and we all look forward to the reflection.
The New Year's celebration usually involves a looking back at what the year has been and giving thanks. As part of the celebration, we also have a time to ask for forgiveness from each other. We then give each other a sign of peace.
After that, we have a short reflection on how the year has been. Some highlights — positive and negative — are shared. Some of the highlights we share are on community life, apostolates, and our involvement in the life of the local church. Of course, social and political issues are always shared because we are affected by what happens in our country.
We conclude the celebration and usher in the new year by commending the coming year to the Lord, asking for his guidance and protection. After a reflection in the community room, we make an hour's adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until midnight. When the clock strikes 12, we wish each other a happy and blessed New Year and have a little drink before going to bed.
A centerpiece prepared for a new year's celebration ritual by one of the Dominican Missionary Sister of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Dominican Sr. Ferrera Weinzierl)
In some instances, we exchange gifts, presenting a gift to the sister for whom we have been praying throughout the year (or since the beginning of Advent). It is always an exciting moment to discover who has been praying for you, because it might help recall some special events of the year: For example, the sister might have been extra kind or looked out for you when you were away from the community.
Each community does this differently and in a creative way that suits their situation. This practice in our convents is similar to the practice in our country, when families come together to celebrate the end of the year. The difference is that our families generally do not focus so much on the religious side; they focus on thanksgiving with lots of loud music and dancing, drinking beer, braai (barbecue) and cooking local and traditional dishes. This kind of celebration goes on from New Year's Eve until the following day in the evening.
[[{"fid":"125275","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"2":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_cut_line[und][0][value]":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":false,"field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":false}},"link_text":null,"attributes":{"style":"height: 150px; width: 150px; margin: 10px; float: left;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"2"}}]]Catherine Soley is a member of the Religious of the Assumption. A "late vocation," she has two daughters and two grandsons. Her ministries have included teaching and directing an English-as-a-second-language program, helping with after-school mentoring, working with college students and elementary-age children of recent immigrants, and overseeing the community garden. Currently living in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, she is the primary caregiver for her mother, practices spiritual direction and serves as provincial councilor.
Looking back, my fondest memories of New Year's celebrations are good times shared with friends.
Life with the Assumption Sisters, an international congregation, among sisters from four continents has added various cultural expressions to more familiar traditions. Living in authentic community has enabled us to weave this diversity into beautiful liturgical expressions of our religious and very human lives.
In the soft glow and crackling sounds of a fire, we come as sisters to recall with gratitude what we have lived together and to ask blessings on all that will be. This contemplative reading of our year begins with listening to the names, faithfully compiled in our book of visitors, of those who have come through our door, enriching our lives. Names trigger stories, relived in the telling and seen now from one another's perspective.
Gradually, the narrative shifts, becoming more personal: the death of a parent, renewal of vows, birth of a grandchild, conflicts in relationships. The telling of our stories in the context of community allows for an encounter with self — and with others — that reveals difficult truths. Trusting community, moving into this vulnerable place, ultimately brings ever deeper joy and strengthens bonds among us.
The warrior strength to engage on this level is rooted in the commitment to live genuine community. The Spirit accepts the threads we offer — frayed, fragile, brittle, broken — drawn from the everyday, from lives shared over time; from these, she weaves a complex pattern. The strength and resiliency of this fabric, lifted to our God and offered to the world, surprises even us! This manner of living creates a safe space where, in moments that become sacred, deep sharing can happen. It is by then extending this space to those who come that widens the circles in which we live.
Voices become quiet as we move into the stillness of our chapel. Candlelight illuminates the Blessed Sacrament, directing our gaze. We come to witness the passing of one year into the next, to give thanks for what has been and for all that will be. Vocal prayers are brief. We listen as the names of our sisters who have gone to God this past year are read. We name our fears and articulate our dreams for our world, for our people, and for each other. In silence, we linger, to simply be together in the presence of the One who has called us.
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All teaching will be in English, the scholar can discuss expectations with the host.
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1   1,   0,    0,   0, 6   |      respect of particular laws; ~3° all penal laws enacted by
2   1,   0,    6,   1, 112 |      return to the latin Church; ~3° the children of those mentioned
3   1,   0,    6,   2, 119 |         tie with a casting vote; ~3° that which affects all as
4   1,   0,    9,   1, 171 |        one lacking active voice; ~3° one who is excommunicated,
5   1,   0,    9,   1, 175 |          has not been fulfilled; ~3° the election has been held,
6   1,   0,    9,   2, 194 |       communion with the Church; ~3° a cleric who has attempted
7   1,   0,   10,   0, 199 |          by apostolic privilege; ~3° rights and obligations which
8   2,   1,    3,   2, 269 |           behaviour and studies; ~3° the cleric declares in writing
9   2,   1,    3,   3, 276 |           daily in the offering; ~3° priests, and deacons aspiring
10   2,   1,    3,   4, 290 |      dismissal lawfully imposed; ~3° by a rescript of the Apostolic
11   2,   1,    5,   2, 312 |     throughout the whole nation; ~3° the diocesan Bishop, each
12   2,   2,    0,   2, 344 |           appoint other members; ~3° at a suitable time before
13   2,   2,    0,   5, 364 |           of their lawful power; ~3° to foster close relations
14   2,   2,    1,   2, 378 |          be held in good esteem; ~3° be at least 35 years old; ~
15   2,   2,    2,   2, 436 |         Bishop has neglected it; ~3° to appoint a diocesan Administrator
16   2,   2,    2,   3, 441 |      celebration of the council; ~3° to elect from among the
17   2,   2,    2,   3, 442 |          the provincial council; ~3° to determine the order of
18   2,   2,    2,   3, 443 |  coadjutor and auxiliary Bishops ~3° other titular Bishops who
19   2,   2,    2,   3, 443 |         centre in the territory; ~3° the rectors of ecclesiastical
20   2,   2,    3,   1, 463 |           and the judicial Vicar ~3° the canons of the cathedral
21   2,   2,    3,   2, 484 |          the month and the year; ~3° while observing all that
22   2,   2,    3,   3, 497 |         of the office they hold; ~3° the diocesan Bishop may
23   2,   2,    3,   6, 530 |  accordance with can. 883, n. 3; ~3° the administration of Viaticum
24   2,   2,    3,   6, 542 |           with cann. 522 and 524; 3° obtain the pastoral care
25   2,   2,    3,   6, 543 |        accordance with can. 534. ~3° [2 ]in juridical affairs,
26   2,   2,    3,   7, 555 |      their obligations carefully ~3° to ensure that religious
27   2,   3,    2,   1, 611 |         attached to the consent; ~3° for clerical religious institutes
28   2,   3,    2,   3, 643 |        while the marriage lasts; ~3° one who is currently bound
29   2,   3,    2,   3, 656 |           has been made validly; ~3° that admission has been
30   2,   3,    2,   6, 697 |           at least fifteen days; ~3° if this latter warning is
31   2,   3,    2,   7, 706 |        later, he acquires fully; ~3° in both cases any goods
32   2,   3,    3,   0, 721 |       society of apostolic life; ~3° a spouse, while the marriage
33   3,   0,    1,   2, 777 |      appropriate period of time; ~3° children, after they have
34   3,   0,    2,   0, 791 |    Pontifical Missionary Works'; ~3° a day for the missions is
35   3,   0,    5,   0, 833 |         the dignity of Cardinal; ~3° in the presence of a delegate
36   4,   1,    1,   4, 874 |         an exception to be made; ~3° be a catholic who has been
37   4,   1,    2,   2, 883 |        with the catholic Church; ~3° in respect of those in danger
38   4,   1,    6,   2, 1041|      apostasy, heresy or schism; ~3° one who has attempted marriage,
39   4,   1,    6,   2, 1042|      account, he has been freed; ~3° a neophyte, unless, in the
40   4,   1,    6,   2, 1044|         if the offence is public ~3° one who committed any of
41   4,   1,    6,   2, 1047|    mentioned in can. 1041, n. 4; ~3° the impediment mentioned
42   4,   1,    6,   2, 1050|       reception of the diaconate ~3° for those to be promoted
43   4,   1,    7,   1, 1063|  obligations of their new state; ~3° by the fruitful celebration
44   4,   1,    7,   1, 1071|           in accordance with it; ~3° a marriage of a person for
45   4,   1,    7,   4, 1095|     mutually given and accepted; ~3° those who, because of causes
46   4,   1,    7,   6, 1125| obligation of the catholic party ~3° both parties are to be instructed
47   4,   2,    3,   2, 1184|        their bodies be cremated; ~3° other manifest sinners to
48   4,   2,    5,   1, 1196|        the institute or society; ~3° those to whom the faculty
49   4,   2,    5,   2, 1202|          hinders a greater good; ~3° if the purpose or the condition
50   5,   0,    2,   0, 1283|         be certified as correct; ~3° one copy of this inventory
51   5,   0,    2,   0, 1284|          are valid in civil law; ~3° observe the provisions of
52   6,   1,    3,   0, 1323|          equivalent to ignorance ~3° acted under physical force,
53   6,   1,    3,   0, 1324|   disturbance of a similar kind; ~3° one who acted in the heat
54   6,   1,    3,   0, 1326|         order to commit a crime; ~3° an offender who, after a
55   6,   1,    4,   1, 1331|         receive the sacraments ; ~3° to exercise any ecclesiastical
56   6,   1,    4,   1, 1331|            1, n.3, are unlawful; ~3° is forbidden to benefit
57   6,   1,    4,   1, 1333|         the power of governance; ~3° the exercise of all or some
58   6,   1,    4,   1, 1333|        have by virtue of office; ~3° the right to administer
59   6,   1,    4,   2, 1336|          merely honorary nature; ~3° a prohibition on the exercise
60   6,   1,    5,   0, 1344|          by the civil authority; ~3° may suspend the obligation
61   6,   1,    6,   0, 1362|   extinguished after five years; ~3° offences not punished by
62   6,   2,    4,   0, 1391|        false oraltered document; ~3° a person who, in a public
63   7,   1,    1,   0, 1405|         of State; ~2° Cardinals; ~3° Legates of the Apostolic
64   7,   1,    1,   0, 1405|   institute of pontifical right; ~3° dioceses and other ecclesiastical
65   7,   1,    2,   2, 1438|  designated in a stable fashion; ~3° for cases dealt with before
66   7,   1,    2,   3, 1445|      admit to a new examination; ~3° exceptions of suspicion
67   7,   1,    2,   3, 1445|         competence of tribunals; ~3° to promote and approve the
68   7,   2,    1,   1, 1504|         of the allegations made; ~3° be signed by the plaintiff
69   7,   2,    1,   1, 1505|          stand before the court; ~3° the provisions of can. 1504
70   7,   2,    1,   2, 1512|          the action was brought; ~3° the jurisdiction of a delegated
71   7,   2,    4,   3, 1572|      opinion, rumour or hearsay; ~3° whether the witness is constant
72   7,   2,    5,   1, 1594|          with cann. 1524 - 1525; ~3° if the plaintiff should
73   7,   2,    6,   0, 1600|          subornation is removed; ~3° in all cases, whenever it
74   7,   2,    7,   0, 1611|        these are to be fulfilled ~3° set out the reasons or motives,
75   7,   2,    8,   1, 1620|      which the case was decided; ~3° the judge was compelled
76   7,   2,    8,   1, 1622|        reasons for the decision; ~3° it lacks the signatures
77   7,   2,    8,   2, 1629|       accordance with can. 1625; ~3° a judgement which has become
78   7,   2,    9,   1, 1641|        the canonical time-limit; ~3° the trial has been abated
79   7,   2,    9,   2, 1645|          are undoubtedly proven; ~3° the judgement was given
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81   7,   3,    1,   1, 1673|      domicile or quasi-domicile; ~3° the tribunal of the place
82   7,   4,    0,   1, 1718|       bearing in mind Can. 1341; ~3° whether a judicial process
83   7,   4,    0,   2, 1720|          evidence and arguments; ~3° if the offence is certainly
84   7,   5,    0,   0, 1734|          by the Bishop himself ; ~3° in having recourse in accordance
85   7,   5,    0,   1, 1741|           duties satisfactorily; ~3° the loss of the parish priest'
86   7,   5,    0,   1, 1745|     others are to be designated; ~3° finally, decide whether


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The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act regulates the sale and warranty of used cars. The portion of the Consumer Fraud Act that deals with used cars is commonly known as the Used Car Lemon Law ("UCLL").
Among other things, the UCLL makes it a violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act to:
• Misrepresent the mechanical condition of a used motor vehicle;
• Fail to disclose, prior to sale, any material defect in the mechanical condition of the used car;
• Represent that a used motor vehicle or any component is free from material defects in mechanical condition at the time of sale, unless the dealer has a reasonable basis for such a representation when it is made;
• Misrepresent the terms of any warranty, service contract or repair insurance offered by the dealer in connection with the sale of the used motor vehicle;
• Fail to disclose or to misrepresent the terms of existing warranties on the used vehicle;
• Fail to disclose, prior to sale, that a used car is sold without warranty; or
• Fail to provide a clear written explanation, prior to sale, of what it means to sell a car "as is."
The UCLL also mandates minimum warranties for certain vehicles. If the consumer pays more than $3000 for a car that is less than seven years old with fewer than 100,000 miles, the written warranty must have at least the following durations: 24,000 miles or less, a warranty of 90 days or 3000 miles, whichever comes first; 24,000 but less than 60,000 miles, a warranty of 60 days or 2000 miles, whichever comes first; and between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, a warranty of 30 days or 1000 miles, whichever comes first. A consumer can waive these warranties, but only in writing.
If during the warranty period the dealer fails to correct a material defect in a used car after the dealer has a reasonable opportunity to repair it, the dealer must repurchase the used vehicle for the full purchase price less certain taxes and allowances. The law presumes that a used car dealer has had a reasonable opportunity to repair the material defect if:
• The same material defect persists after three or more visits to the dealer within the warranty period; or
• The used car is out of service 20 or more days during the warranty period while waiting for the dealer to repair the material defect.
A written warranty is extended for any period during which the consumer is waiting for the dealer to complete repairs of a material defect.
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WWE locker room reacts to the upcoming return of Rob Van Dam
At WWE Payback, it was announced that Rob Van Dam will return at Money in the Bank on July 14 in the ECW hotbed of Philadelphia. The dynamic highflier was briefly spotted at this year's WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at Madison Square Garden, but other than an appearance in the 2009 Royal Rumble Match, Van Dam has not seen action in WWE for six years.
More about RVD's return | Watch Van Dam's career highlights
In what capacity will Mr. Pay-Per-View participate in Money in the Bank? Will the former WWE Champion attempt to win another Money in the Bank Ladder Match? Will he target another CM Punk or another "Paul Heyman Guy?" Or will he simply continue to innovate and entertain as The Whole Dam Show does best? As soon as the news broke, WWE.com spoke with WWE Superstars backstage in Chicago to get their thoughts on what the the game-changing ECW icon's return means for WWE.
PAUL HEYMAN: The entire WWE Universe is buzzing about the return of a true one-of-a-kind, Rob Van Dam. And no one, I assure you, no one is more exhilarated about the return of RVD than Paul Heyman himself. Because after all, Rob Van Dam is a "Paul Heyman Guy."
THE MIZ: One of the greatest highfliers, a Legend in my mind. I remember from ECW to WWE, this guy is action-packed, he is a showstopper, he is must-see. He's not going to take The Miz's spot. I welcome all comers. I've always welcomed anyone that's come back, because the fact is, if people are going to watch them, they're going to stay to watch me. Who knows how much he has left in the tank? I'm curious to see how he does. I'm a huge fan and I look forward to getting in the ring with him.
VICKIE GUERRERO: My responsibility is making the best opportunities for Monday Night Raw. To have RVD return back to WWE, I am honored to be part of the board that looked at his profile and welcomed him with open arms. RVD and I go back many years to when he was with Eddie. I cannot wait to see him here.
BRAD MADDOX: Of course I'm not surprised, because I signed him. Or I should say, re-signed the legendary RVD. I specifically told him to wait for Money in the Bank, because I wanted to maximize profitability.
TITUS O'NEIL: Anything that gets the WWE Universe excited in any way, shape or form, I'm excited about. Because that means more fans in the WWE Universe that will be spending more money to buy Prime Time Players T-shirts. So yeah, I'm excited about RVD coming back. Get your Prime Time Players T-shirt: WWEShop.com.
DAMIEN SANDOW: I am not threatened by any man whose name is three letters.
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Biology graduate Hermione Taylor is the co-founder of Do Nation, an online platform that allows users to make personal pledges that could help make a difference in the world. We spoke to her about her journey to success, discovering her sporty side, and the advice she would give current students.
Q: Hermione, how did you come to set up Do Nation?
I studied Evolutionary Biology at Edinburgh, and after graduation I hopped between jobs. I did everything from weighing dung to schmoozing with government ministers; and from driving buses to organising ski touring adventures! But when I came up with the idea to create Do Nation (along with my co-founder, Martin) in 2010, I knew I had found a career I would love.
Do Nation is all about encouraging sustainable living. Martin and I are big believers in the power of individual actions to make a big difference, and we're on a mission to help others experience this first hand.
Q: How does the Do Nation platform work?
We've built an online platform where anyone can either make a pledge or run a campaign to raise pledges – pledges to do simple things like cycling to work, wasting less food, or using reusable coffee cups. People run campaigns on Do Nation for many reasons – such as raising pledges in support of marathons or as an alternative to wedding gift lists, but the most common use is organisations running campaigns to engage employees, clients and members in sustainability. They can also use powerful team competitions to see which groups can make the most pledges and save the most carbon.
Q: The platform seems very relevant today - did it catch on quickly?
It's not been an easy journey, in fact I was on the verge of shutting it down a year ago. But since then, largely thanks to the massive rise in awareness of plastic pollution and climate action, we've seen growing interest from a great range of organisations – with clients like Pret a Manger, Siemens, Network Rail, and, of course, the University of Edinburgh coming on board, all using Do Nation to engage their audiences in these simple behavioural changes. This has completely changed the game for us.
Q: What are your memories of being a student at Edinburgh?
As a country girl, Edinburgh's amazing outdoor spaces, ever visible above the city scape, were a huge draw to me. Arthur's Seat came to my rescue many times when my head needed clearing - whether from the effects of the Liquid Rooms or Biometrics 101.
At school I'd never been one of the sporty ones, but Edinburgh pulled that side out of me - some of my greatest memories are of walks around Arthur's Seat, morning detours to Pease Bay for a pre-lecture surf, or weekends playing in the snow in the Highlands with the Ski Club. And, of course, throwing shapes at Mother Funk and the Liquid Rooms!
Q: And do you have any advice for our current students?
When looking for a job, think about the impact you want to create with your career – and ask potential employers about this. What are their companies goals and policies around social impact? How could you get involved in that? Not only will this help you find a fulfilling career, but it's also the best way to put pressure on businesses to keep doing the right thing. Sustainability is something all employees should be involved in.
Do Nation and alumni
The University is using Hermione's Do Nation platform to encourage alumni across the world to make a Planetary Health commitment. This is an opportunity to contribute to the efforts of our world-leading research by helping us to improve the world.
Edinburgh Alumni Planetary Health Commitment
This article was published on 31 Oct, 2018


Beer garden at Florida State's homecoming game is a 'must'
When you look at Florida's homecomings games this year, it is clear that they have been nothing short of phenomenal.
They have won the last two games and look to be poised for another big season this year.
But the beer garden at their new homecoming games at Raymond James Stadium has been an overlooked gem.
The Gators' team is taking advantage of the fact that there is not a beer garden in the stadium, but they have added a beer patio at the bottom of the concourse.
The beer garden features a bar with a bar that can seat 50 people.
That is not enough to feed everyone in attendance, but it is a big draw for fans.
"I would definitely recommend it to everybody, but if it's a family or if it is for your friends, I would definitely suggest it," said one fan.
"That is just a really cool experience to be a part of.
It's a great place to eat."
The Florida Gators opened their new beer garden on Tuesday and have been doing it since their first homecoming victory.
Here are five things you need to know about the beer patio.
What is a beer park?
Beer gardens are a new addition to Florida State football's home games, and it is being done on the same schedule as their traditional home games.
This is the first time a football stadium has offered a beer pavilion for a home game.
What's the difference between beer gardens and a beer farm?
Beer garden stands are similar to a farm, but with the addition of beer to help feed the fans.
The Florida State beer garden was built with beer in mind, but the fans are not allowed to bring any beer into the park.
What else can you expect at this new beer park at Raymond's James Stadium?
The beer gardens have some new amenities to help fans relax.
The bar at the top of the stadium has a beer tap.
The fans are allowed to walk around and look at their beer gardens, but not touch it.
There is also a beer tent that can hold up to 50 people, but you cannot bring in beer into it.
What are some of the other highlights of the new beer gardens?
The fans can watch their team's games on television and the beer gardens are open to all fans.
Some of the food vendors have been brought in to help with the food offerings.
Florida State has also added some seating areas for fans to enjoy food and drinks.
What do YOU think about Florida State Beer Garden at Raymonds James Stadium opening?
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Tayor Fagins, B.A. '17, Wins 1st Place in the American Songwriters Contest
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UCI Drama alumna Julianna Ojeda talks to KPFK about the "Together LA: A Virtual Stage Festival"
From Broadway World Los Angeles KPFK's Arts In Review Welcomes L.A. Live Theater Leaders Stephanie Black, Julianna Ojeda, and Grett T. Daniels Over the course of three weekends, thirty-four (34) of ATLA theatre companies will showcase 10-minute works. by BWW News Desk Sep. 25, 2020 "KPFK...
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Meet Costume Designer Lauryn Terceira
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Anteaters in the Arts: Maryjo Lang
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Innis Maggiore is a 2022 Silver Telly Award winner for its Aultman TV spot
Innis Maggiore's 2022 Telly Award is its second Silver and 29th overall.
CANTON, Ohio (July 13, 2022) – Innis Maggiore, the nation's leading positioning ad agency, today announced it is a 2022 Silver Telly Award winner for a TV commercial it produced for the Aultman Health System, a healthcare provider dedicated to leading its communities to improved health.
Placing under the Local TV General-Hospital category, the 30-second commercial, titled "We've Got You" emphasizes Aultman's position as the healthcare leader most dedicated to the patient and community. The spot points out that, "With nearly 130 years in your back yard, Aultman knows you and knows your community better than anyone. We're your neighbors, your friends, your family, and we want you to be the healthiest you can be."
The concept for the "We've Got You" commercial was the outcome of a collaboration of Justin Allen, creative director of web, Scott Edwards, executive creative director, Lee-Ann DeMeo, creative director, Ashley Johnson, senior project manager, Jeff McMahan, senior account supervisor, and the Aultman Marketing Team.
"From treating ailments to helping individuals build a healthy lifestyle, Aultman illustrates what it means to support patients not just as a service provider, but as an active member of its community," said McMahan. "Aultman has been an Innis Maggiore client for more than 25 years, so it's all the more exciting to earn it alongside one of our longest-enduring partners."
This is Innis Maggiore's 29th Telly Award overall and its second Silver, with recent gold and bronze awards on behalf of Smith's Dairy.
Founded in 1979, the Telly Awards celebrate excellence in video and television advertising across the United States. Telly award winners are chosen from more than 12,000 entries that span from all 50 states as well as five continents. The awards represent the best work from a variety of advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers. Judging is conducted through the Telly Awards Judging Council, which is comprised of more than 200 experienced members of the industry who have proven their abilities by receiving their own Telly Awards.
Innis Maggiore Group is recognized as America's leading positioning ad agency, building strong brand positions for companies in competitive markets. The full-service integrated agency had 2021 capitalized billings of more than $25 million. Some of its key clients include: Aultman Hospital, AultCare, Babcock & Wilcox, Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods, BellStores, Center for Health Affairs, Encino Energy, FSBO.com, GOJO Industries (Purell), KFC/Kendall House, Kobre & Kim, MID'S True Sicilian Pasta Sauce, Midwest Industrial Supply, Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), SmithFoods, and Young Trucks.
Jim Cyphert
Innis Maggiore
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Category: Performance
Phizzical Productions today release the official music video for Robby Khela's Unashamed, a part of the original soundtrack for their stage musical thriller Stardust. The release of the track coincides with the first anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in India.
Stardust Cast & Creatives Announcement
To mark Phizzical's 15th anniversary, a stellar cast and creative team will create the world premiere of a brand-new musical thriller by Shahid Iqbal Khan and Samir Bhamra. The cast includes Robby Khela, Amanda Clapham, Christoph Dorocant, Sophie Kandola, Nataylia Roni and Aizaac Sidhu. The creative team includes Richard Evans (set design), Grant Anderson (lighting design), Dr Leena Patel (choreography), Robby Khela (lyrics) and Devesh Sodha (music production).
Featuring pulsating dance numbers and moving melodious ballads, STARDUST is a romantic, pop, R&B and Bollywood musical thriller from the makers of Bring on the Bollywood.
Saturday 14 – Saturday 21 September 2019
EKA at The Place
EKA featuring Anaya Vasudha at The Place during Resolution Festival.
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James Ramos wins 40th Assembly District race
James Ramos, candidate for the 40th Assembly district, smiles during a conversation at his election night party at the San Manuel Community Center in Highland on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (John Valenzuela/ Contributing Photographer)
By Sandra Emerson | semerson@scng.com |
PUBLISHED: November 6, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. | UPDATED: November 7, 2018 at 10:23 a.m.
The 40th Assembly District has turned blue.
On Tuesday, Nov. 6, voters decided to send Democrat James Ramos to Sacramento, according to final unofficial election results posted early Wednesday by the registrar's office.
Ramos led Republican Henry Nickel by 14 percentage points, gaining 44,206 votes, or 57.23 percent, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. Nickel won 33,038 votes, or 42.77 percent.
Ramos, 3rd District San Bernardino County supervisor, and Nickel, San Bernardino councilman, are vying for a seat that came open in March after Assemblyman Marc Steinorth, R-Rancho Cucamonga, announced he would not seek re-election, leaving the district vulnerable to a party flip for the first time in a decade.
Steinorth instead ran for Rancho Cucamonga City Council. He had a narrow lead over Ryan Hutchison in the city's third district as of Wednesday morning.
Ramos took the lead with early returns and hung on to that lead into the evening.
Registration favors Democrats in the district, which includes all or parts of San Bernardino, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Highland and communities in the San Gabriel Mountains.
James Ramos, State Assembly candidate for the 40th District, smiles during a conversation at his Election night party at the San Manuel Community Center in Highland Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (John Valenzuela/ Contributing Photographer)
James Ramos, State Assembly candidate for the 40th District, checks early polling numbers, during his Election night party at the San Manuel Community Center in Highland Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (John Valenzuela/ Contributing Photographer)
James Ramos, State Assembly candidate for the 40th District, checks early polling numbers on his phone, during his Election night party at the San Manuel Community Center in Highland Tuesday, November 6, 2018. (John Valenzuela/ Contributing Photographer)
Henry Nickel, Republican candidate in 40th Assembly District, foreground from left, along with staffers for Sean Flynn, Republican candidate in the 31st Congressional District, Luis Cervantes, Gina MacIsaac and Miranda Roop react to election results at Celebrities Sports Bar in San Bernardino on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Both candidates trailed in early election results. Nickel runs against James Ramos, Democrat. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Henry Nickel, Republican candidate in 40th Assembly District, thanks supporters at Celebrities Sports Bar in San Bernardino, Calif. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. He trailed in early election results against James Ramos, Democrat. (Photo by Cindy Yamanaka, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
As of Sept. 7, about 41 percent of the electorate was registered Democrat, while nearly 31 percent were with the GOP.
Nickel won the June primary, but it was a three-way vote and 54 percent of the ballots cast went to Democrats, including Ramos.
Those results put the Assembly seat on the radar of state Democrats and others, helping Ramos raise nearly $2.5 million compared with Nickel's $310,000.
Both candidates have experience in regional politics. Nickel was elected to represent the fifth ward on the San Bernardino City Council in 2014, two years after the city declared bankruptcy. He was re-elected to a four-year term in 2015.
Ramos, former chairman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, was elected in 2012 to represent the third supervisorial district, which includes Colton, Grand Terrace, Redlands, Yucaipa, Highland, San Bernardino, Big Bear Lake, Yucca Valley, Twentynine Palms and Barstow. He was re-elected in 2016.
If either is elected, they will leave behind vacant seats that would need to be filled.
Nickel, who was born in San Bernardino, has nearly 20 years experience in government, finance and business.
He said it's important to have checks and balances in Sacramento, where Democrats hold a majority. He supports repeal of the state's controversial gas tax, an idea that's on the ballot as Prop 6. As a City Councilman, Nickel touted his work with fellow members in helping to guide the city out of bankruptcy. He also holds regular community meetings to discuss upcoming City Council agendas.
As a county supervisor, Ramos has highlighted his work balancing the county's $5 billion budget, addressing the county's homeless population — including homeless veterans and youth — and his support for public safety.
Ramos is the first Native American to be elected to the Board of Supervisors as well as the San Bernardino Community College Board of Trustees. He will be the first California Native American to serve on the state legislature.
Both candidates say they want to bring local issues to the forefront in Sacramento and work across the aisle.
Sandra Emerson | Reporter
Sandra Emerson covers San Bernardino County government and politics for the Southern California News Group.
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SED s no bid contract rejected
SED's no-bid contract rejected
Author: Sylvia Saunders
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has nixed a $27 million no-bid deal that would have given publisher Rupert Murdoch's company the lucrative state contract for crunching student test data.
NYSUT raised serious concerns during the comptroller's review process, resulting in the contract being rejected. NYSUT President Dick Iannuzzi and others pointed out that the publishing billionaire is embroiled in charges of privacy violations and phone hacking in England. NYSUT first raised concerns with a press release in early June after the New York Daily News reported the contract was being awarded outside the normal bidding process and just weeks after News Corp. brought former New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein on board.
In a letter to Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch and State Education Commissioner John King, NYSUT noted that many other vendors were interested in working on the initiative.
"We believe the normal procedures should be used to identify a vendor in an open and transparent way that will help to regain the confidence of parents and educators," the letter said.
The $27 mililion contract called for Wireless Generation to build an "Education Data Portal" that would enable schools and teachers to track and use student test scores. The data system is part of the state's federally funded Race to the Top (RTTT) reform plan.
New York's RTTT application said a pilot data program would be in place by this school year to begin collecting information in some of the state's school districts; the system was scheduled for wide release in Oct. 2012. By 2013-14, the portal was to serve 90 percent of the state.
An SED spokesman said the agency is reviewing its options to move forward on the data system. Wireless Generation has not said if the company will reapply.
NYSUT remains committed to ensuring New York has a secure system that would benefit students and schools.


$2.4M sewer grant 'perfect timing' for Delhi Township
Will Kangas
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HOLT – Facing a permit requirement that demands a complete analysis of all 126 miles of its sewer system, a $2.4 million dollar grant has "come to the rescue" in Delhi Township.
"It literally came to us by chance," said Sandra Diorka, Delhi Township Director of Public Services. The grantors use a hat and pull out names every year to determine who gets it."
The grant is from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality and is distributed to municipalities that have been placed on a list to receive them.
It's called a SAW grant, or Stormwater, Asset Management, and Wastewater grant.
The township is required to match the $2 million grant with $444,000, Diorka said. But that funding can be offset by the cost of work that has already been done on the sewer audit by the township.
"We knew we were going to have to do this because our permit to operate by the MDEQ requires it to be done by the year 2017," Diorka said. "So we have already been working on it and that work can be written off towards the match amount."
Diorka said a majority of the funding will go towards the audit, which includes testing and evaluating every piece of the system to produce a schedule of replacement and ease the ability to compute sewer rate increases.
"We will be able to pinpoint where our needs are and how much it will cost going forward," she said. The township already monitors its system with cameras but a comprehensive study will determine future needs.
Also, the design costs for replacement of service buildings throughout the township is included. The funding will go towards the design costs for fixing a handful of township needs that had already been listed on its capital improvement plan.
Needs include new lift stations in various areas around the township and fixing a troublesome sewer main on Eifert Road that caused a sinkhole last year.
She said the job should be done within three years. She said about $275,000 of the funding will go towards the cost of developing a stormwater plan for the township.


NSP and NSAA re-sign Joint Statement of Understanding
The NSP and the NSAA re-signed an agreement outlining how NSP patrols will function under ski area management. This includes the legal responsibilities of each party, and an understanding of accident investigation, chairlift evacuation and training.
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The National Ski Patrol (NSP) and the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) have re-signed the Joint Statement of Understanding (JSOU) between the two organizations. The JSOU outlines the positions of ski area management and local NSP patrols, and was previously signed in 2008.
"The JSOU is a valuable paper that outlines how NSP patrols function under ski area management," said NSP Executive Director Tim White. "NSP provides the training to patrollers, but patrol operations are governed by ski area managers."
In addition to patrol management, the JSOU outlines understandings regarding accident investigation, chairlift evacuation, and training requirements. It also has basics regarding legal responsibility for patrolling and ski area operations.
"Safety has always been a paramount concern for ski area operators, and the level of professionalism patrollers bring to their jobs day in and day out is vital to the overall success of the industry," said NSAA President Michael Berry.
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About the National Ski Patrol
The National Ski Patrol is a federally-chartered nonprofit membership association dedicated to serving the public and the mountain recreation industry. For 73 years, the NSP has been at the forefront of safety and emergency care education programs. The association's 28,000 members represent 98 percent of the nation's patrollers. For more information, access www.nsp.org.
NSP and U.S. Forest Service sign Memorandum of Understanding
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that documents mutual benefits and interests between the two organizations in improving public awareness of safety issues with winter recreation in backcountry ...read more
By Alli Noland
NSP Releases Outdoor Emergency Care - 5th Edition
The National Ski Patrol's (NSP) new emergency medical care textbook, Outdoor Emergency Care Fifth Edition, has had a very successful release with their partner, Brady Publishing. Since the text came out in May 2011, over 11,000 copies have been bought by patrollers and other ...read more
By Alli Noland - Terra PR
NSP statement on death of Wolf Creek Patrol Director Scott Kay
Lakewood, Colo. – On November 22, 2010, Wolf Creek Ski Patrol Director Scott Kay died in an inbounds avalanche while doing control work to make the mountain safe for the public. "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Patroller Scott Kay," said NSP Executive Director Tim White. ...read more
By Candace Horgan
NSP Debuts New Recruitment Video
As part of the visibility campaign to encourage recruitment, monetary support, and recognition for the 75th anniversary of the National Ski Patrol (NSP) in 2013, the NSP has developed a video extolling the virtues of working as a ski patroller. Professionally produced by Epic ...read more
NSP announces revitalized Safety Team
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) has announced a new, revitalized Safety Team. NSP would like to welcome the new members of the NSP Safety Team, Mike Husar, Brett Henyon, Shauna Bocksch, Patrick Cruver, and Sal Mascarenas, as well as returning members Mike Petrozzi, Lonny Whitcomb, ...read more
NSP hires Melanie Hood as Director of Marketing and Development
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) has hired Melanie Hood as its new director of marketing and development. Hood will begin her new duties on April 15 at the NSP's office in Lakewood, Colo. "I am very pleased to announce that Melanie Hood will be our new marketing and events ...read more
New NSP board members take office
Lakewood, Colo. – On January 8, 2011, two new members accepted their election to the National Ski Patrol (NSP) board of directors. A new board chair was also elected. The new board members were elected by a vote of the NSP membership, while the new board chair was elected by ...read more
By NSP Communications Director Candace Horgan
National Ski Patrol Partners with Terra Public Relations for Communica
The National Ski Patrol (NSP) has retained Terra Public Relations to handle its public relations efforts. Effective July 1, Terra PR will conduct media outreach, provide strategic PR planning, promote the NSP's upcoming 75th anniversary and fundraising efforts, and showcase the ...read more
National Ski Patrol Stands By Fallen Patroller
The National Ski Patrol stands behind its own, especially in times of need. On March 24, 2012, Sally Francklyn, who patrolled at Copper Mountain for 10 years and then worked as a ski magazine writer and public relations manager, fell skiing outside Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, ...read more


Distance between Lévis QC and Hemmingford QC
The distance from Lévis to Hemmingford is 303 kilometers by road including 287 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 3 hours and 7 minutes and goes through Drummondville, Longueuil, Saint-Michel, Charny, Saint-Nicolas (Bernières Ouest), Saint-Apollinaire and Laurier-Station.
Lévis 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
Charny 17 km 0:11 11 min 0.6 L
Saint-Apollinaire 35 km 0:21 21 min 2.4 L
Laurier-Station 48 km 0:29 29 min 3.4 L
Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville 235 km 2:22 2 h 22 min 18.7 L
Hemmingford 303 km 3:07 3 h 07 min 24.0 L
Brossard 246 km 2:29 2 h 29 min 19.5 L
How much does it cost to drive from Lévis to Hemmingford?
How long is a car ride from Lévis to Hemmingford?
How far is Lévis to Hemmingford by land?
The distance between Lévis and Hemmingford is 303 km by road including 287 km on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Lévis and Hemmingford respectively.
How far is Lévis to Hemmingford by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Lévis and Hemmingford is 269 km.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Lévis and Hemmingford respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Lévis from Hemmingford by plane?
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 1 h 13 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.
How long is a helicopter ride from Lévis to Hemmingford?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 1 h 7 min to cover the distance of 269 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.
What city is halfway between Lévis and Hemmingford?
The halfway point between Lévis and Hemmingford is Drummondville. It is located about 2 km from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Drummondville to Lévis is 150 km and driving will take about 1 h 30 min. The road between Drummondville and Hemmingford has length 153 km and will take approximately 1 h 36 min.
Sainte-Hélène-de-Bagot is in 172 km from Lévis and 131 km from Hemmingford
Saint-Hyacinthe is in 193 km from Lévis and 110 km from Hemmingford
Where is Lévis in relation to Hemmingford?
Lévis is located 269 km north-east of Hemmingford.
Lévis has geographic coordinates: latitude 46.79101, longitude -71.17533.
Hemmingford has geographic coordinates: latitude 45.04744, longitude -73.58632.
Which highway goes from Lévis to Hemmingford?
The route from Lévis to Hemmingford follows 20.
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Woman Released From Hospital After Rhode Island Beach Blast
A woman injured in an apparent explosion at a Rhode Island beach has been released from the hospital. Witnesses said the woman, who has been identified as 60 year-old Kathleen Danise, of Waterbury, Connecticut, was launched onto rocks during an apparent explosion at the Salty Brine beach in Narragansett Saturday morning.
Danise recalls reading a book before the blast. "We watched a gentleman get ready to go scuba diving. He was putting on his scuba diving gear, and that's the last thing I remember," she said in an interview Sunday.
Danise was hospitalized with a concussion, two broken ribs and bruises, but was later released.
One beachgoer, Michele Martin, said the injured woman "went five feet up in the air" and "landed on her face.""She was in shock, couldn't talk at all," Martin said.
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PHOTO: Beachgoer David Di Filippo took this photo shortly after the mysterious explosion on Salty Brine State Beach in Rhode Island on Saturday, July 11, 2015.
While several beachgoers said they smelled gas after the explosion, a spokesman for National Grid, which manages gas and electric in the area, said there are no gas lines along the beach.
Salty Brine State Beach. On-site investigation compete & no reason to believe there are an public safety concerns related to incident.
— Rhode Island DEM (@RhodeIslandDEM) July 12, 2015
Officials have not said what caused the explosion, but stressed Saturday that there was no indication of a device or malicious intent.
David Di Filippo described hearing a crash and booming noise when it happened.
"It felt like something that was seismic or metaphysical," he said. "I thought it was a small craft that struck the jetty."
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PHOTO: Police cordon off an area of Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island, as the bomb squad arrives to investigate a possible explosion on July 11, 2015.
His 12-year-old son Dante said he heard someone yell bomb and called the scene on the beach "chaotic."
But the pair wasn't afraid to return to the beach today when the sand reopened.
"It's our regular spot," David Di Filippo said. "It's a beautiful day."
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PHOTO: Officials are now patrolling Roger Wheeler Beach in Narragansett, Rhode Island after a possible explosion half a mile away at Salty Brine Beach on July 11, 2015.
Danise called the beach her "favorite location" and said she had been vacationing there for 30 years. She says she's not going back anytime soon.
"Until we know what actually happened, no," she said.
Source: ABC News – Top Stories Woman Released From Hospital After Rhode Island Beach Blast
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Duterte: PH needs more Ninoys
Praise of DUTERTE A wreath of President Duterte stands at the foot of a statue of the late Sen. Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. on Quezon Avenue in Quezon City on Tuesday, while the nation commemorates the 35th anniversary of the opposition leader who fought against the Marcos dictatorship. Mr. Duterte said that the country needed more citizens with the courage, patriotism and self-sacrifice of Aquino. -GRIG C. MONTEGRANDE
President Duterte said Tuesday that the Philippines needed more citizens with the courage, patriotism and self-sacrifice of the late Senator Benigno & Ninoy & # 39; Aquino Jr. whose death by the bullet of a hired assassin 35 years ago has brought the birth of the freedoms that we enjoy today. "
A fierce critic of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and potential rival of the then ailing strong man, Aquino returned to the country of his self-exile in the United States to lead the opposition, but was murdered moments after he stepped out of the plane to him home flew on August 21, 1983.
His murder led to widespread and massive protests culminating in the Edsa People Power Revolution in 1986 after the short presidential elections that Marcos had called and brought his widow, Corazon Aquino, to the presidency.
A commission of inquiry set up by Marcos found a military conspiracy behind the murder and that the alleged Aquino murderer, Rolando Galman, was simply a trap. The Sandiganbayan later sentenced 16 soldiers, including a general, for the murder of Aquino and Galman.
"In this age of real and lasting change we need more citizens like him, so that we can steer our country towards a better and better future for all of us," Duterte said in his message on Ninoy Aquino Day.
"His deep love for the country has inspired a revolution that changed the course of our nation's history and gave birth to the freedoms we enjoy today," he said.
Guidance for leaders
The president called upon Filippino's "to think about the sacrifice of (Aquino) because we honor the courage and patriotism that Ninoy showed during his struggle."
"May his dedication to his cause serve as a guide for our current leaders in the government as they promote the welfare of our people, especially the oppressed and marginalized," he said.
Duterte praised Aquino against the background of his decision to bury the remains of Marcos on Libingan ng mga Bayani, which he said was legal and made a campaign promise to the dictator's family. He also said that he would resign if the son and namesake of the dictator would replace him.
Aquino's son and the predecessor of Mr. Duterte, Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, said he was sad that Filipino's still struggled for democracy 35 years after his father's murder.
Manila Memorial Park
In his remarks during ceremonies to commemorate the death of his father in the Manila Memorial Park, former president Philippino's urged them to wake up as they did after his father was murdered.
"Let's get rid of the thinking of" Bahala after si Pedro, si Juan & # 39; or anyone, "Aquino said." We must take responsibility for our future. "
When every citizen has done his part, "we come closer and closer to where we want to be," he said.
The situation of the country when Aquino made one of his most famous sayings – "The Filipino is worth dying" – "was not much different than today," said his nephew, opposition Sen. Bam Aquino.
The senator said that many Filipinos had asked him whether they should continue the fight against authoritarian rule.
"Many of them are disillusioned and despondent about the state of our country and the apparent lack of courage of the public and government officials." Where is the anger over the thousands of deaths and the daily violence in our streets? "" Where are the leaders of the country? " who have sworn to speak for the poor, but are they so quiet and even complicit in the deteriorating situation of our people? "he said.
Declaration by De Lima
Senate Leila de Lima, who was imprisoned by the Duterte government for alleged drug charges, said that Mr Duterte was "a dictator who led the country and promoted violence and murders, without violating the constitution".
"And just like the previous dictator, (Mr.) Duterte only wants to pass on his power to his allies who do not hold him responsible for the law, and for those who refuse to admit the sins of their family to come back to power. "She said in a statement.
"As those who have inherited democracy that Ninoy and millions of Filipinos have fought for, let us continue to make efforts, connect our arms and unite our voices to fight for truth and justice in our country," she added. .
Senator Joel Villanueva said that Aquino was "the greatest modern hero of the country" and his death should remind the Filipinos that the freedoms they enjoyed were "won by the lives and deaths of those who put an end to the oppressive rule of martial law. "
The struggle for the right to life and the fair trial, improved life, to keep the government accountable, and for a safe and healthy environment that Aquino paid for his life, continues, said Senator Francis Pangilinan, President of the Liberal party.
"Now it comes down to the people, especially today's youth whose future is at stake, to bring about the change that Ninoy has paid for," said Pangilinan.
Remembered in Cebu City
The murder of Aquino was also remembered by youth activists in Cebu City, where members of Akbayan Youth tied yellow ribbons in Fuente Osmeña Circle.
"I can still tie this ribbon and not stop anyone from doing it, this is democracy and we are celebrating it now," said Bon Luzon, Akbayan Youth.
In Negros Occidental, at least 150 people prayed and offered flowers to the Ninoy Aquino Monument near the old Bacolod airport to give "honor, respect, and infinite gratitude to Ninoy Aquino who had given his life for freedom and democracy. to restore our country, "said Joy Jarabelo, provincial coordinator for the Federation of Urban Poor. –REPORTS FROM JULIE M. AURELIO, LEILA B. SALAVERRIA, MATTHEW REYSIO-CRUZ, ROSALIE O. ABATAYO AND CARLA P. GOMEZ