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Paris Attacks: the Belgian connection to the terror attacks

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A woman has blown herself up and a suspect was shot dead during a police raid on a flat in a Paris suburb, while seven arrests were made. Police targeted the flat in Saint-Denis in a search for the alleged mastermind of Friday's gun and bomb attacks in Paris, when 129 people were killed. The fate of Abdelhamid Abaaoud, previously thought to be in Syria, is still unclear. A government spokesman said remains of a third body may be under the rubble. Prosecutor Francois Molins announced earlier that intelligence indicated Abaaoud was in Paris. All victims of Friday's attacks - which targeted a concert hall, cafes and the Stade de France stadium and were claimed by the so-called Islamic State (IS) group - have now been identified, the government said. Follow the latest live events In other developments Eagles of Death Metal, the band whose concert was stormed during the attacks, say in their first statement since returning to the US that they are "bonded in grief" with all those affected US President Barack Obama condemns the actions of two dozen state governors refusing to resettle Syrian refugees as hysterical and offensive IS media publish a photo of what it says was the bomb which downed the Russian airliner over Egypt on 31 October, killing all 224 people aboard The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle leaves the southern port of Toulon for the eastern Mediterranean, to take part in air strikes on IS The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Defender will provide air defence cover for the French carrier, UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon confirms The police operation in Saint-Denis - where the Stade de France is located - began at 04:20 (03:20 GMT). Speaking from the scene afterwards, Mr Molins said it had been ordered after phone taps and surveillance operations suggested Abaaoud, a Belgian of Moroccan descent, could be there.

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Rugby Legend Jonah Lomu Dies Aged 40

Nadene Lomu, the wife and manager of the rugby great, said in a statement: "It is with great sadness that I must announce my dear husband Jonah Lomu died (overnight). "This is a devastating loss for our family and may I ask that our privacy, especially the privacy of our two very young boys, be respected as we take them through this traumatic time." Jonah Lomu UGC MUST CREDIT Lomu arrives in Auckland just hours before he died. Pic: Craig Norenbergs A family spokesman told TV3: "I can confirm that Jonah Lomu died this morning ... it was totally unexpected. "Jonah and his family arrived back from the UK last night." Jonah Lomu CareerPlay video "Watch: Lomu's 'Steamroller' Try" Video: Watch: Lomu's 'Steamroller' Try Lomu had dealt with the severe kidney ailment nephrotic syndrome since 1995 which forced his premature retirement from international rugby in 2002. After having a kidney transplant in 2004 he tried unsuccessfully to resume his professional career in Wales and France. While his health seemed to improve he could not regain his former dominance and eventually retired from all rugby in 2006. Since Lomu's transplant failed in 2011, he became reliant on dialysis. He won 63 caps for the All Blacks during an impressive career which saw him regarded as rugby union's first global superstar. A tweet from New Zealand Rugby chief Steve Tew read: "We're all shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden death of Jonah Lomu." Jonah Lomu More CareerPlay video "Lomu Leads The Haka: London 2015" Video: Lomu Leads The Haka: London 2015 He added: "We're lost for words and our heartfelt sympathies go out to Jonah's family. "Jonah was a legend of our game and loved by his many fans both here and around the world." New Zealand's prime minister said the nation would be "devastated" by the loss of Lomu. "He'll be remembered not only for being a truly amazing global sportsman and for his time on the field, and of course some of those incredible encounters that we saw in the '95 Rugby World Cup against England, he'll be remembered for his sportsmanship," John Key said. "Someone that stayed on the field and shook the hands of the players when we lost the '95 Rugby World Cup (final to South Africa), and also in '99 and the France semi-final when we lost that game. "But I'll also remember him for the work that he was doing for his charities."

Paris attacks: Police in deadly swoop on apartment in northern suburb

Explosions and heavy gunfire were heard in Paris as armed police searching for suspects from Friday's attacks raided a flat in the suburb of Saint-Denis. Two people were killed in the raid, including a female suspect who blew herself up with a suicide belt. Seven people have been arrested. The French government confirmed the seven-hour raid has now ended. The focus of the raid was the alleged mastermind of Friday's attacks that killed 129 people. Abdelhamid Abaaoud, a 27-year-old Belgian of Moroccan origin, was originally suspected of organising Friday's attacks from Syria. Follow the latest live events The operation began at 04:20 local time (03.20 GMT) in Saint-Denis, the same district as the Stade de France where suicide attackers detonated bombs on Friday. French Prosecutor Francois Molins said the operation was a result of intelligence suggesting Abaaoud was in the flat. Jump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionTom Burridge: "There are few people on the streets of Saint Denis this morning" Police forces in Saint Denis, Paris, on 18 November 2015Image copyrightAP Image caption Armed police sealed off Saint-Denis Members of judiciary police at Saint Denis, Paris, on 18 November 2015Image copyrightEPA Image caption Some police officers were masked Rescue teams and police in Saint Denis, Paris, on 18 November 2015Image copyrightEPA Image caption Ambulances are at the scene He said a young woman - who France's BFMTV said was a relative of Abaaoud - detonated her explosives belt soon after the raid began. Another suspect was killed by grenades and police bullets, Mr Molins said. Three men were arrested in the apartment, along with four others - including the man who provided the lodging. He said they were working on identifying the suspects. 464 gray line Multicultural Saint-Denis: by the BBC's Cagil Kasapoglu Saint-Denis is a multicultural, multi-religious, multi-ethnic suburb or banlieue. There are Africans, Algerians, Indians, Chinese, Turkish and many more from different backgrounds. The majority of the population has "sans-papiers" status - meaning they do not yet have a legal status and an ID which would allow them to find a job. During my visit to Saint-Denis on Tuesday, I heard quite a lot of "us vs. them" when people talked about the "Parisiens" and themselves in the banlieues. 464 gray line Jump media playerMedia player helpOut of media player. Press enter to return or tab to continue. Media captionLocal resident Benson Hoi: "Police were shouting to people to get back to their flats" As the operation got under way, roads were blocked off around Rue de la Republique in Saint-Denis, by truckloads of soldiers and armed police. Local residents, who were urged to stay indoors, spoke of hearing continuous gunshots and large explosions. Amine Guizani told the Associated Press he heard the sounds of grenades and automatic gunfire. "They were shooting for an hour, non-stop. There were grenades. It was going, stopping, Kalashnikovs, starting again," he said. Map 464 gray line More on the Paris attacks What happened in Paris? How events unfolded on Friday evening in the French capital Hollande upstages opposition French president's tougher line on counter-terrorism Who were the victims? Details of some of the 129 people killed Paris tributes after the attacks Watch a 360-degree video The fight against Islamic State Can a modern, open Western capital ever be totally secure? Most wanted: Alleged mastermind Profile of key suspect Abdelhamid Abaaoud Special report: In-depth coverage of the attacks and their aftermath 464 gray line The near simultaneous attacks on bars and restaurants, a concert hall and the Stade du France last Friday left more than 400 people wounded, with 221 still in hospital, 57 of them in intensive care. All 129 people who died have now been identified, the French government confirmed on Wednesday. European countries are on high alert. On Tuesday evening, a football friendly between Germany and the Netherlands was cancelled shortly before kick-off and the stadium in Hannover evacuated after "concrete" information about a bomb threat, according to the city's police chief. Part of Hannover railway station was also closed while a suspicious object was investigated. Meanwhile, two Air France planes heading to Paris from the US were diverted because of security threats. One was sent to Halifax in Canada, the other to Salt Lake City in the US state of Utah. Both planes landed safely and the passengers were unharmed. 464 gray line What is Islamic State? IS is a notoriously violent Islamist group which controls large parts of Syria and Iraq. It has declared its territory a caliphate - a state governed in accordance with Islamic law - under its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. What does it want? IS demands allegiance from all Muslims, rejects national borders and seeks to expand its territory. It follows its own extreme version of Sunni Islam and regards non-believers as deserving of death. How strong is IS? IS projects a powerful image, partly through propaganda and sheer brutality, and is the world's richest insurgent group. It has about 30,000 fighters but is facing daily bombing by a US-led multi-national coalition, which has vowed to destroy it. What is Islamic State? 'No timetable' for Syria strikes vote

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Suspected Mastermind Of Paris Attacks Named

http://adf.ly/1RqLSZThe suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks has been named by French officials as Belgian national Abdelhamid Abaaoud. The 27-year-old is thought to be from the suburb of Molenbeek in Brussels, which was home to other members of the militant Islamist cell that carried out Friday's massacre. He is believed to currently be in Syria. It has been reported that Abaaoud had links to thwarted attacks on a Paris-bound high-speed train when two US soldiers and a civilian overpowered a heavily-armed gunman - and a separate attack on a church. Abdelhamid Abaaoud paris terror attack mastermind & brother Abbaoud and his younger brother Younes, a child-fighter in Syria He also had links to two suspects killed in a counter-terrorism raid in Verviers, Belgium, in January. Abaaoud, who also uses the name Abu Omar al Baljiki, is of Moroccan origin. Salah Abdeslam Video: Hunt Still On For Key Suspect In February of this year, Islamic State's online magazine, Dabiq, carried an interview with an Islamist bearing that name and boasting of having travelled through Europe unnoticed by security forces to organise attacks and procure weapons. Abaaoud was also named in various media last year as the elder brother of 13-year-old Younes Abaaoud, who left Belgium to become a child-fighter in Syria. It is thought Abaaoud, who was once a student at one of Brussels' most prestigious high schools, Saint Pierre d'Uccle, encouraged his sibling to join him in the war-ravaged country. Syrian airstrikes Video: France Jets Strike Back At IS "All my life, I have seen the blood of Muslims flow," he said in a video made public last year. :: Seven Paris Terrorists: What We Know "I pray that Allah will break the backs of those who oppose him, his soldiers and his admirers, and that he will exterminate them." Tributes Around The World For Paris Attack Victims NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Rangers Sydney Continues To Remember Victims Of Paris Terror Attacks La Moneda government house is illuminated with the blue, white and red colours of the French flag in Santiago  Tributes Around The World For Paris Attack Victims In February this year, he was quoted by Dabiq as saying he had secretly returned to Belgium to lead a terror cell and then fled to Syria following the raid in Verviers. A photo of him was broadcast by the media at the time of the police raid. Abaaoud boasted he was stopped by an officer who let him go after seeing no resemblance between himself and the man in the photograph. A member of the hacker group Anonymous reads a message to Islamic State after the terrorist attacks in Paris Video: Anonymous Takes On Islamic State Independent journalists working on the Turkish-Syrian border last year obtained photographs and a video of him with his friends loading a truck with dead bodies. One of the journalists told the Associated Press he could be seen giving orders: "You can see a combatant who's ready to climb the ranks."

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The Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” Adds a Whole New Touch to a Very Familiar Colorway

Among the new Jordans 2014 that Jordan Brand is bringing back this year is the Air Jordan 14. Some readers probably might have heard about the Air Jordan 14 Retro “Black Toe” towards the end of last year. However, 23isBACK.me is updating you on the arrival of another colorway of the Air Jordan 14, which has been dubbed “Thunder.” The Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” Adds A Whole New Touch To A Very Familiar Colorway. This is certainly not the first time for an Air Jordan sneaker to sport the “Thunder” theme, but it seems that the Air Jordan 14 is next in line. Although this colorway features the same yellow that has been spotted on the “Lightning” colorway, however, the “Thunder” moniker fits this one quite well since it is a black and yellow pair. This also happens to be the very first of the colorways of the Air Jordan 14 that are scheduled to be released this year. The Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” Adds A Whole New Touch To A Very Familiar Colorway.In the past, Jordan Brand has rarely repeated a colorway on a sneaker when the colorway has already appeared on another model previous. Of course, one exception to this tradition is the Chicago Bulls style. Usually, Jordan Brand is known for its practice of introducing new colorways and/or combinations, but this colorway of the Air Jordan XIV goes against that practice Why? Well, because a Retro “Thunder” colorway of the Air Jordan IV had already been released just last year. The latest images of the Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” that have surfaced provide quite a clear and closer too at this upcoming pair. Based on the recent buzz and these images, these sneakers have a black nubuck upper with black lining, and even the outsole is black. What deem this pair worthy of the “Thunder” moniker is the touches of yellow featured on the Jordan branding, midsole, and outsole. The Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” Adds A Whole New Touch To A Very Familiar Colorway.The thing that sets the Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” apart is that not only does this colorway really work, it excels and surpasses beyond the boundary and purpose of being just another sneaker model. As mentioned, the first time this colorway had become prominent was back when the same colorway had been released for the Air Jordan IV and today; this “Thunder” colorway is admired as a Jordan classic. Jordan Brand again repeated this colorway on the Air Jordan I “New Love,” which also took the sneaker market by storm. Now, this black and yellow colorway is been put on this fresh new pair of upcoming Air Jordan 14s. As was the case with the very first Air Jordan 14, this “Thunder” pair is also inspired from the Ferrari. This pair is quite simple but the combination of colors and materials is exceptional. The good news that 23isBACK.me brings is that this pair is among the new Jordans 2014 that actually have release date. Thus, the Air Jordan 14 “Thunder” is all set to make its retail debut on July 4, which is almost eight days away.
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The Air Jordan 6 Brazil Takes Inspiration From the Brazilian National Soccer Team in Spirit of the 2014 World Cup

With the 2014 World Cup next month, 23 is Back has been noticing that sneaker brands have been seizing this excellent opportunity to showcase their creativity with distinct sneaker releases. With the Jordan Brazil Pack, which includes this Air Jordan 6 colorway and another sneaker, Jordan Brand has also take an exciting yet simple approach. Considering the fact that it is in mid June when the World Cup festivities will kick off, it is not surprising that this pair is expected to be released on June 14th, just two days after the FIFA World Cup begins. The Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” Takes Inspiration From The Brazilian National Soccer Team In Spirit Of The 2014 World Cup. It was near the end of April when the sneaker world got a first glimpse at the Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” colorway that is one of sneakers in this two-pair set. It should be obvious by now that the inspiration for this sneaker and the pair accompanying it comes from the 2014 World Cup that will be held in Brazil. Moreover, back in April, a Nike Football Media Event was being held in Madrid, Spain where the Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” was displayed. Despite the fact that Jordan Brand has never been involved in the sport of international soccer, the label has confirmed that they have some goodies in store in spirit of the World Cup, including the kicks that come in the Brazil Pack. The Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” Takes Inspiration From The Brazilian National Soccer Team In Spirit Of The 2014 World Cup.The Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” is going to be released to show somewhat of a support for Brazil, the host country in this year’s World Cup. For the readers who are more into basketball than soccer, the Brazilian national soccer team has already won five World Cup championships in the past. Hence, it is even more iconic that this upcoming Air Jordan 6 colorway is expected to be released at a time when the national team is hopeful that they will win the 2014 Cup as well. In April, it was also revealed that a similar colorway of the Jordan CP3.VII is the other pair that will be included in the Brazil Pack with this Air Jordan 6 . Both pairs are going to get a limited release, i.e. just two thousand pairs are going to available for grabs. Along with new Jordan release dates 2014, 23isBack recently got confirmation that the rumor is indeed true that Jordan Brand is indeed limited the release of the Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” to just 2,000 pairs. This actually makes this pack one of 2014’s toughest pick-ups and the demand for both the pairs that are included will most likely be very high. A combination of black suede and tumbled leather has been brought to the Air Jordan 6 silhouette by this pair. The green and yellow highlights that are featured on the branding, heel tab, lace lock and midsole are obviously a nod to the national team. The outsole displays icy accents, reminiscent to the original colorway of this model. Among the Jordan release dates 2014, the release date of the Brazil Pack is likely to fall between June 14th and June 21st. Both the Air Jordan 6 “Brazil” and the similar Air Jordan Jordan CP3.VII AE colorway are going to be available as a set and it will not be possible to cop them individually. Nonetheless, both of these limited pair look like they are worth having.
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The Air Jordan 6 Retro “Sport Blue” — a Long Awaited Retro Colorway

23 is Back would like to bring to light the fact that for years now, there has been debates on various sneaker forums over the true color designation of the Air Jordan 6 original colorway. However, many readers probably agree that the bigger question is that why Jordan Brand has not retrod the Air Jordan 6 yet. However, that was only until November 2013, when new Jordan release 2014 dates began surfacing. As the 2013 had been nearing its end, it had already become evident that 2014 was going to be a huge year for the Air Jordan 6. Back then, quite a few retro colorways had already been confirmed by Jordan Brand, but there were also rumors suggesting that the Air Jordan 6 “Sport Blue,” which has never been retrod in the past, would finally receive a retro treatment in 2014. Even proof surfaced in the form of an image that further suggested that an Air Jordan VI retro pair was indeed going to be released by Jordan Brand in 2014, which would sport the “Sports Blue” color combination. Even the Air Jordan 6 pair in the image did not feature the same icy blue translucent soles as modern era retros, but Jordan Brand fans were still hopeful. Indeed, Jordan Brand did lot let its fans down and confirmed that the Air Jordan 6 “Sports Blue” colorway was finally coming back around as a retro release. Back in August 1991 when this fourth “Sports Blue” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 had been released, the official colorway of the kicks ended up becoming a subject of several major debates. These debates mainly revolved around whether the colorway was “September Blue” or “Sports Blue,” since the box tag only featured an abbreviation of the term. Despite speculations, the colorway was actually “Sports Blue,” and the upcoming Retro “Sports Blue” colorway looks precisely like the orginal. Here at 23isBack, we are well aware that plenty of Air Jordan enthusiasts are cannot wait for the Air Jordan 6 Retro “Sports Blue” to be released so they can cop a pair. The good news is that this Retro “Sports Blue” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 is going to be released on August 30th. After the release of this pair, only the “Maroon” colorway of the Air Jordan 6 will be left behind, which has yet to be retroed. Perhaps Jordan release dates 2015 might include hints of a possible Retro “Maroon” colorway release of the Air Jordan VI, but nothing is certain as of now. Jordan Brand continues to publish images to provide sneaker enthusiasts, especially those anticipating this release, with glimpses of the upcoming “Sports Blue” colorway. Moreover, the Retro 6′s is not the only Jordan sneakers being released in 2014 that are going to feature the “Sports Blue” color combination. For instance, both the Air Jordan 14 Retro and the Air Jordan 3 Retro that are going to be released before this AJ 6 pair also feature hints of sports blue. Thus, it certainly seems that 2014 is turning out to be a huge year for the Air Jordan 6, and readers who are curious about further Air Jordan VI colorways that might be released should keep their eyes peeled for new Jordan release 2014 updates.

With the Air Jordan XX9 Release Three Months Away — Here is a Look at the XX9 Black/White/Gym Red Colorway

Back in April, when the NBA playoffs were nearing, Russell Westbrook had made an on-court appearance, wearing quite a unique Air Jordan XX9 colorway. It became obvious that Jordan Brand was giving its loyal fans hints at a potential Air Jordan XX9 debut. In the same month, the teaser video, “Tailored For Flight,” was also released by Jordan Brand in which some major hints were dropped regarding what inspired the overall design of the Air Jordan XX9. The video revealed that a major focal point behind the design of the shoe was high-end tailored suits. Later in April, Jordan Brand confirmed that the Air Jordan XX9 would be launched in two separate colorways in September. Jordan Brand also revealed that the sneakers would feature a myriad of performance technologies, such as the first ever performance-woven upper, an evolved Flight Plate system, and the new Flight Web. Tinker Hatfield, the Jordan Brand legend, designed these sneakers, and he had apparently been working them for two years. The Air Jordan XX9 was then officially unveiled at a Jordan Brand media event that took place in April in New York City. The attention to detail that was seen on Jordan Brand’s 29th signature sneaker definitely gave views an aesthetic that they had never seen in the past in Air Jordan basketball performance sneakers. As mentioned, an evolved Flight Plate was featured by both pairs along with a new woven upper. The shoes also feature a design that is form fitted to the foot, which makes them the sneaker equivalent of tailored suits. In terms of patterns and prints, the Air Jordan XX9 truly showcased the diversity of the woven upper. In particular, the Black/White/Gym Red colorway of the Air Jordan XX9 is a traditional take on the woven upper. The pair actually seems to be reminiscent of the “Chicago” colorway because it seems to have borrowed from the Chicago Bulls’ theme and the elephant printer upper is certainly a blast from the past. Apart from the predominant elephant that is featured on the upper, another thing that has been shown by the woven upper is the diversity of the material in terms of the arrangements of pattern and blocking. For instance, the white Air Jordan Jumpmen that are featured on the sides and the tongue. The gym red accents on the pair are featured in the form of borders or linings, or whatever they might be described as. Unlike the other Air Jordan XX9 pair that sports an icy outsole, the Black/White/Gym Red colorway comes with a grayish outsole with a glossy black midsole that features elephant print. It is not unnatural if readers keep checking 23isBack for the latest Jordan release dates 2014, but the fact of the matter is that there are still three more months to go until an official release date for the XX9 is announced. Considering that it is Jordan Brand’s 29th signature shoe and has not been worn by Michael Jordan on the court, it is obviously a highly anticipated pair. Nonetheless, once both Air Jordan XX9 sneakers hit the retail shelves, each will be available for $225, which is a decent price.

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The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Family Forever” With Jordan Family

Here at 23isBack, we are well aware that the canvas/denim look has always been a major trend for summer, so it should not be surprising that Jordan Brand decide to release a very trendy sneaker that combines the two. As latest Jordan release dates 2014 continue to take the online world by storm, the release date of this new Air Jordan 1 colorway has also been announced by Jordan Brand. This dark navy sneaker is all set to make its retail debut on June 14th. Jordan Brand recently revealed that the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Family Forever” (initially known as the “Denim”) is a tribute to the family of Michael Jackson and their own separate journeys. Images of the pair show that that the phrase “Family Forver” is featured in white on the tag. Below the phrase is an inspiration message that reads: “If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome.” James R. Jordan, Sr., Michael’s late father, is referred to on the lace aglets as “POPS,” while a set of numbers can also be seen on the tag, which apparently are the years in which Michael’s Jordan’s three children were born. It is likely that Michael Jordan’s fourth child was not around when this pair was created. Moreover, the insole of the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Family Forever” also features an image of the old mansion in Chicago that Michael Jordan used to live in. Jordan release dates 2014 that are offered here are always spot on, which means that these kicks are indeed going to hit the shelves on June 14th, 2014. There are several different things about this upcoming release that are quite intriguing, apart from the Jordan family details that this pair features. One of those interesting things is the fact that this pair is much cheaper than “Nike Air” pairs that have come before it. What this means is that the pair will be available for just $120 once it makes its retail debut. Another notable thing about this pair is that the Air Jordan Future colorway that has the same colors is also being released on June 14th, which is curious, because that pair does not seem to have a “Family Forever” theme. The Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Family Forever” is the newest Jordan Brand sneaker that marks the return of denim. Of course, the upper is not entirely made of denim, and the lack of denim on certain spots has been filled in with navy flat leather. This pair also sports quite a playful pop because of the multi-colored eyelets and laces. Their pair even gives off somewhat of a boyish feel due to the midsoles, which are in pure white, and the solid outsole, which is in light blue. Here at 23 is Back, we are in agreement that the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG “Family Forever” is quite an interesting Jordan Brand sneaker. However, it would be appreciated if Jordan Brand provided slightly more background on the familial details that are featured on this pair. While it is still too soon to be looking for Jordan release dates 2015, we have been getting hints and will keep you updated about this “Family Forever” pair and other releases.

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I have experienced two paranormal occurrences in my life. Thankfully I had witnesses at both events so doubts about my sanity can remain just doubts. In celebration of Halloween I have decided to put both down on paper. My first ghost I encountered was on Governor's Island in New York City. The home we lived in was on Colonel's Row and was a three story brick affair. Its rooms had high ceiling, small windows and were generally poorly lit. The evening I saw this ghost was the usual nasty sort you find in late autumn in the city. Dreary, cold and rainy. It is fair to say we were primed for the coming event. My mother had ordered us to get our bathes done and David had just finished while Jon was waiting for me to get out. The bathroom was at one moment a noisy and active place with three boys chattering away, the normal sounds of bathing and the ever present patter of rain on the windows. The next it was as if time had ceased to function. Our lives had gone from a movie to a picture in an instant. I felt frozen, lying in the bathtub, caught in the act of leaning my head back to wash the soap out of my hair. In my periphery, Jon and David were both, suddenly and alarmingly silent statues. What they were seeing and feeling was beyond me at that point. In fact, during the brief time the thing was in our presence, I felt almost nothing. I could not feel the tepid water or the cool air on my exposed body, nor even my hands, feet or legs. Physically, the only part of me that I was conscious of, was my eyes. They felt huge and dry. As the thing glided across the threshold of the door, my eyelids seemed to be straining to peel back. There was no thought of closing my eyes or even blinking. There were no thoughts at all and no fear. My mind seemed inoperable, disengaged, seemingly unable to comprehend the thing in front of me. The ghost did not seem solid yet it had a physical presence. It was of varying shades of grey and though it was vaguely human in shape it had no legs and had only small thin wispy arms. It had emerged from the darkened corridor beyond the bathroom, paused at the doorway and then glided silently into our bedroom to the right. We saw it for maybe a second and a half. With its disappearance, I gained only an awareness of events happening around me. I controlled neither my mind or body. Complete terror controlled these. A piercing scream erupted from me, joined in unison by screams from my brothers. Even as I was clawing at the tub to pull myself out, my brothers, towels in hand, raced through the bathroom door, heading for the stairs. "Wait for me!" No words I can type can describe the utter desperation I heard in my own scream. Panic controlled me to such an extent that my body felt as if it were controlled by strings above me. Torrents of grey bathwater flowed onto the tiled floor as I exploded out of the bath, desperate not to be left behind. I stooped to grab my towel only to find that it was not on the ground where I left it. My brain fixated on the towel. I needed a towel. A towel lay next to the toilet. I lose a second of my life then. One moment my mind recognizes the shape on the ground, 6 feet away as a towel, the next instant without moving or even thinking about moving, I am above it. I could see my arm, as if it was someone else's reach down to grab it. I spun around preparing to bolt out of the bathroom. The bathroom was completely empty, I could only hope the black hall beyond is empty. Fear blasted through every cell in my body, causing me to want to throw up. I wailed "Wait for me!" at the top of my lungs. A very distant part of my brain was embarrassed over my cowardice. My body didn't care and surged forward on its own accord, the strange puppet like feeling was back. My head bounced on my shoulders, soap stinging my eyes. My only control at that point was to force myself not to look to my right. IT was to my right. The thing. My panic stricken body dashed into the black windowless hallway. Just as I turn to my left to head for the stairs, a strange thing happened to me. I felt myself lifted off the ground. I look up in the dim light to see my feet above my head. I had taken the turn too wet, too fast and too out of control and had gone flying head over heels into the dark. I hit the ground with a wet slapping sound. There was no pain but amazingly control. For the first time since this started I felt my fingers and toes. I felt like I was back in charge of my own body. I sprang up naked, the towel lost in the darkness. For that split second of lying on the ground, my fear had abated. It came roaring back when I heard the sound behind me. I still to this day, cannot tell you what it was. The wind? The rain? The towel sliding off the hamper where it had landed? The thing? Whatever it was, it caused goose bumps to break out all down my back in a wave. I took off running for the stairs. I look back feeling fortunate to have slipped in the hall. I had been so out of control I might have killed myself going down those stairs. As it was, I astonished myself the way I went down. Every 8 year old kid will go down the stairs six, seven at a time with one hand on the rail and the other on the wall. I took a dozen stairs in near complete darkness, soaking wet and naked. Hitting the landing I turned to the right and leaped another dozen into the dim light of the stairwell to the next landing. The glow of the light from our family room and the hysterical babbling of my brothers filled me with relief. I ran in to the room not caring that I was naked. My brother's and I agreed we had seen a ghost and we each agreed on all of the pertinent details. But as the years went by and the terrifying memory faded, I started to laugh at myself for such foolishness as believing in ghosts. It was not until the events at Red Feathers Lakes, 17 years later, that I decided to once again believe my own eyes.

Major Catastophic Events

If I’m honest, I always shudder a little when I set out to write an article such as this one. The main reason is that whilst at this moment in time, the words I am writing will make perfect sense, I also know that there will be a time when they come back to haunt me. At a time when I least want them to, I will have to listen to my own good advice. (Of course worse than that is someone else telling me to listen to my own good advice.) You might be wondering after reading the title of this article why it is that I’m presupposing a major catastrophic event. That in doing so I am sending a signal out to the universe to create one for myself, and you could be right. But I also want to be realistic about what life has to offer. I went recently to see a very well respected Past Life Regression therapist and spiritualist. It’s not the way I normally approach resolving issues but I thought it would be enlightening and good practise- and it was. What was interesting is that the therapist, who is very highly regarded in the UK, said “Every time we think we have got rid of our stuff (technical term for negative emotions that are still causing a problem and are related to significant emotional events of the past) new stuff happens, new challenges come up and create more stuff. Unless you are on a mountain meditating all day, it’s very difficult to go through life without some degree of stuff there.” The “stuff” in question doesn’t have to be related to a major catastrophic event, but it could be. That purely depends on your perception of it. Those who have experienced major catastrophes, quite often think back on them later, and see them as a Turning Point, an indication to change life in some way or even a blessing. I was watching The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success (see Who Were Lovin’ section) and was listening to Olivia Newton-John describing her breast cancer as a blessing. There can’t be many who feel that way about cancer, and whilst that might not have been her in-the-moment thought about it, that is certainly her perception now. By reframing the meaning of cancer, it has in a sense become a blessing. What others may perceive as a major catastrophic event, for her was a blessing. Now let’s just think about the nitty-gritty of that. Even if a cancer came and went, which frame of it would have you feeling better in the moment of now. “I recovered from cancer (thank god) and it was a major catastrophic event in my life” or “I recovered from cancer (thank god) and can now see its presence was a blessing.” Of those two thoughts, which one still has fear attached to it? Which one says “if it comes back I already know I’ll be ok” which one says “it will shake up my life with some negative implications” and which one says “it will shake up my life and good things may come from it”? Therefore which one has the most power? For me, it’s the blessed one. I know that won’t be true for everyone, some people feel more armed for a good fight if they are anticipating a major catastrophic event. And that’s ok, there is certainly a lot of adrenaline for fight in fear. I just happen to think that fighting a major catastrophic event shouldn’t be done from a place of fear. I’m not even sure you should fight. How would it be to dance with a major catastrophic event and all the while know that ultimately you will be ok, you are loved and good things will come from it eventually? Like I said, one day these works will come back to bite me on the arse on a day when I am experiencing what at that moment in time I consider to be a major catastrophic event. Someone will send me an email/write something on Facebook etc saying, “but Gemma, this isn’t a major catastrophic event, it’s just your perception of it!” And I’ll probably call them a smarty pants and grumble for a bit. But knowing what I know, I always say to my clients it’s all about time, energy and frequency. It’s ok to react, feel bad etc after all we’re only human. I’ll let myself off the hook as long as the amount of time feeling sorry for myself is not too long (measured only on a scale of my own grumpiness) the amount of energy I spend feeling bad isn’t too much and that I don’t return to indulging in the catastrophically bad thought as much as I could do. Gemma Bailey is a hypnotherapist and NLP Master practitioner who works with both adults and children from the Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire areas

What is the Day of the Dead

The Day Of The Dead is a highly revered Mexican holiday celebrated in the country of Mexico, and in other select locations around the globe. Some have called The Day Of The Dead “a Mexican Halloween” as both holidays draw inspiration from the Catholic All Saints’ Day, both take place within a few days of each other, and both are in modern times both are sometimes celebrated by dressing up in costumes and preparing sweet snacks or candy. The Day Of The Dead draws its inspirations from the Catholic holiday All Saints’ Day or All Souls’ Day and from an assortment of traditions that can be traced back to pagan cultures that were indigenous to Mexico. The traditional purposes of The Day Of The Dead are to remember and commemorate the lives of friends and family who have passed away, particularly in the last year. The modern celebrations of The Day Of The Dead in Mexico take form as a massive 2 day festival that place on November 1st, and 2nd. During the festival banks and all varieties of government buildings are closed in Mexico because The Day Of The Dead is observed as a national holiday. The first day of the festival is traditionally dedicated to deceased children and babies while the second day is dedicated to adults. To memorialize the lives of deceased loved ones friends and family will gather at the graves of the dearly departed and have mini memorial services that include building small altars for the dead with pictures of them and items that held great value to them, it is also customary to prepare the favorite meals of the dead and leave them on their graves during The Day Of The Dead. Toys are commonly left on the graves of dead children. While the private family gatherings that occur during The Day Of The Dead are often very short and solemn memorizing the lives of cherished loved ones who have past, the festivities during the two day festival take a rather different turn celebrating the lives of the departed through festive celebrations. During the two day period it is customary for people to dress up at skeletons and preform symbolic dances passed down through history to commemorate the lives of loved ones who have passed on. In some more urban city based areas of Mexico the festivities of the Day Of The Dead have produced customs similar to that of Halloween called Calaverita. During The Day Of The Dead’s Calaverita ceremony the young children of the community will dress up in various costumes and go door to door partaking in their version of the American’s “Trick or Treating’” and receiving small candies or other gifts. Similar traditions around the world include the Bon Festival in Japan, the Hangawi festival in Korea, the Qingming Festival in China and the Nepali holiday of Gai Jatra. In Africa, some cultures visit the graves of their dead relatives to ask for protection during the hunting season.

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A Stroke Survivor's Tale – Clinically Dead

It was after a weekend in St. Augustine, Florida that Jim Olbrich had his too-close-for-comfort brush with death. That night a blood clot rushed into his brain and caused a major hemorrhagic stroke. A stroke that has left Jim walking like Frankenstein. Jim had driven the two hours back to his home in Orlando. Tired, he went to bed ... but, found he had trouble rolling over ... couldn't easily get into position for sleep. During the night, it felt as if a little girl's hand pulled him out of bed. Jim headed for the bathroom ... not yet aware that his left side was already losing control. He banged off the walls ... stumbled his way ... finally made it. Jim fell off the toilet ... lay on the floor for awhile. Next thing ... Jim was in a helicopter -- being whisked to the hospital. It happened that quick! And, it happened while he was sleeping. ~ Blood Pushing on the Brain ~ Later, in the ICU, Jim heard his skull crack ... a cracking sound on his right side. Then, his head started hurting. The on-duty nurse offered a simple solution, "Well ... I'll get you a couple Tylenol." But ... this wasn't a simple headache to be solved by a couple of pills. Soon, Jim was in a coma. In the operating room, his skull was opened ... blood was drained ... the pressure was released. But ... "My brain fell out!" When Jim woke up the next morning, "I got a gazillion staples in my head ... holding everything together." He'd also died. ~ Waking Up in the Morgue ~ Declared was declared dead and put in the morgue. A body bag was nearby and a nurse was putting a tag on Jim's big toe. Luckily for Jim, the rubber band tangled with the hair on his toe. When the nurse pulled it back ... she ripped out some of Jim's hair. He woke up! When Jim sat up and spoke ... the startled nurse ran for the door. Instead she ran headlong into the wall. Now ... Jim had to wait for her to come to. Finally, he was wheeled back to his room ... a lot nicer than spending a night in the morgue. "I would have spent the rest of my life looking at somebody else's feet." ~ What caused the stroke? ~ After years of being checked out constantly ... Jim feels the doctors are still guessing. His cardiologist believes it was an artery on the front of Jim's heart ... it exploded and blew off ... sending the deadly clot on its way to Jim's brain. The clot caused a "brain bleed" -- a destructive hemorrhagic stroke. Pressure from the pooling blood "crushed" Jim's brain. ~ Jim's Still Paralyzed ~ Now, three years later, how's Jim doing? "Not bad." Jim's not one to complain. His sense of humour is one thing that has gotten him through this ordeal. Sporting a carbon-fiber plate in his skull ... completely paralyzed on his left side ... suffering from constant headaches ... Jim chuckles at all his problems. "I walk like Frankenstein ... on a cane." Jim is still on therapy and hopes to one day "become more graceful." If Jim's doctor had been correct ... Jim wouldn't walk at all. But ... Jim is stubborn. He may not walk pretty ... but, with his persistence, he does walk. It is a source of relief to Jim ... he never lost his ability to talk. Also, his memory is still quite good ... barring a few blank spots. "They're a total mystery to me." They may be lingering in a small piece of brain ... in a jar. A piece of brain -- "The size of my small finger" -- is still sitting in a jar downtown. Jim hasn't been able to see it yet ... but he'd like to. "I want to see where my memory is." ~ Can Jim's paralysis be treated? ~ "That's forever!" Or, until more T-cell research is permitted. Jim needs that ... he's on everybody's list to volunteer. What Jim needs now is a new president ... someone who won't be against such research. Why is the current administration against T-cell research? "That's because they're healthy!" ~ How to Avoid a Stroke ~ Jim's advice? "Keep an eye on your cholesterol. Arteries clog up ... that's the problem." High levels of LDL cholesterol will lead to atherosclerosis. And, the poor dietary habits that create this problem also bring on high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. All put you at a high risk of heart attack and stroke. Take some time out today ... look at your diet. Could it be healthier? Start eating better, get some exercise, live a healthier, longer life. Jim doesn't want you to join him. He's quite content being the only one who walks like Frankenstein. If his story can keep you from suffering what he has suffered ... you'll put a bigger smile on his face.

An Awakening Moment I Will Never Forget, Will You?

I was walking down on one of the busiest streets near my neighborhood. I needed to get fresh inspiration to finish a writing project I was working on. Like most people, I believe that a walk to the park will send inspirations knocking on my door. Above all, I needed a break from my work and catch up with my surroundings which I have lost touch for the past couple of weeks. Without holding a pen and having a paper to jot down my thoughts, each encounter was vividly recorded in my memory, as if this day makes a great history in my life, when I look back perhaps 50 or 60 years from now. What’s the significance? One may ask? Let’s reason out for a moment. Many of us, including myself, would classify ourselves as trend followers. Of course many would want to be trend setters but only a few will rise and become influential. For me, any happenings that change my mindset towards a trend I have faithfully abided will call for an awakening moment. Let me share the encounters of my day and perhaps you may catch the essence of it. It was rather a sunny day where the sun rose steadily, with striking rays beaming across the many faces of people rushing here and there. What’s the rush? One may ask. It’s livelihood, a routine we had to follow in pursuit for the sole medium to live, money. As I was walking pass a bus station, I inevitably noticed faces of the working class. Their expressions truly speak of the emotions that began their day. Majority were tired, bored and weary. I wondered what they were thinking about. Is life really tough and rough to get going? You should stop for a while and ponder too. Then, I stopped by a coffee house to enjoy a cup of aromatic brew coffee and freshly baked croissant, a breakfast which I rarely get to enjoy. As I was sipping my Arabica coffee, my eyes were looking at this little girl. She looked frail and tired from her walk. She must have walked for quite some time. I looked at my watch, most children like her age will be at school right now. Coincidentally, I heard the sounding of a school bell from a school that is just miles away. Unlike the other children, she started her day trading her school time with selling packets of tissue. She walked from table to table, asking if people would buy a packet of tissue from her. Although the return is not much, but it means livelihood to her impoverish family. As I was drawing out a dollar to pay for the tissue, I pondered for a while, life indeed is tough and rough to get going. The croissant tastes great with butter and jam. It reminded me of my younger days where mom would prepare freshly baked pastries for breakfast. Thoughts about my mom overwhelmed me as I slowly walked towards a traffic light. I remember how hard she has worked for our family after dad died of terminal illness when we were very young. On schooling days, she will hold us and teach us to cross the roads. Odd jobs were the occupation she chose as it gave her flexibility to care for us. I hardly recall any day when we were hungry. Although we never had much toys to play with, but we had a great childhood with fond and loving memories. On her 70th birthday, which was her last birthday, we gave her a grand party to thank her for the sacrifices made. I remembered kissing her cheeks and noticed the scar on her face. The incident happened many years ago when she was trying to save me from a fire which set out in our two room apartment. As tears flowed, I pondered for a while, life indeed is tough and rough to get going. I crossed the traffic light and continued walking. I can’t help but to recall what I observed this morning. The scene of the working class going to work, a compassionate moment of seeing a needy girl trading her precious time to feed her family, and of course an emotional remembrance of my loving mom. Life indeed is tough and rough to get going. Living and money is a reality. Some have it more abundantly and many lack money to get the day pass without hunger or pain in their weakening bodies. My awakening moment came when I realized that beyond the toil and tribulation of life, something greater thrives in the lives of these people. It is “Courage” to persevere in the tough and rough moments of our lives. I have learned a great life lesson today. It reminds me not to complain when I am caught in a traffic jam. It teaches me to give when I have more than enough to meet my basic needs. It teaches me that no problem is as devastating as taking one’s own life as long as we cling on. “Remember to cling on to hope, cling on to faith and never say die, my dear daughter”, these were the last words spoken to me moments before my mom left us. When I reached home, I took a pen and started writing. What a fresh and great inspiration I had today! Indeed, it is an awakening day which I will never forget.

The Strangest Breakfast

I woke up groaning, drum beating painfully inside my head. Tongue thick and dry, body drained - not unusual for a Saturday morning. I wanted to return to my dreams, but imagined I smelt coffee. Thirst winning; I dragged myself out of bed. Donned my threadbare maroon toweling robe, pushed my feet into my old-flapping carpet slippers and set off to investigate the unexpected aroma. My dizzy descent downstairs was torturous, each step making my head pound. The smell of freshly ground coffee driving me on - more attractive than the stale ale surrounding me. Normality fled as I opened the kitchen door. My stomach rumbled a hungry greeting at the welcome odour of cooking food - but how? What the hell had I been up to last night? “Morning Louise, your breakfast is ready.” Astonished to hear a woman's voice, my head snapped round. The drums started up again, beating a painful tattoo on my brain. My eyes opened wide in disbelief at the odd sight before them. There they were, sitting at my kitchen table: A plump, motherly type wearing a frilly apron - as yellow as her peroxide curls. Opposite her, a man - small, balding and mean looking. Dressed in an old-fashioned white collarless shirt, black braces over the top. Next to him a boy, gap-toothed and freckle faced. Head crowned with a mass of wavy ginger hair - clashing discordantly with his purple checked shirt. All 3 looking at me expectantly - or were they? Confused, I glanced over my shoulder - nobody. I studied the room, yes it was my kitchen - unusually clean and tidy, but mine. I didn’t understand. “Who?” I started to ask. Fell silent, shocked to see the man swat the boy’s ear with the back of his hand, saying “Stop messing with your breakfast Jimmy.” The woman calmly picked up a knife and carved a thick slice of bread from a crusty loaf. Who were they? She looked at me again, knife pointing towards me. Being a coward I decided to retreat. “Where are you going Louise?” The woman waved the lethally sharp knife at me. I took another step backwards. “Get in here and eat your breakfast.” she ordered. Bemused, I tried to put them right. “I’m not....” Didn’t get a chance to say any more. “Do as your mother tells you Louise.” The little man thundered, starting up the drums again. Exasperated, I ran my fingers through my uncombed hair. “She’s not...” “Stop arguing young lady, you’re not too old to put over my knee,” He said as he clouted the lad’s ear again, presumably for laughing at me. The boy’s face screwed up in pain, mouth popped open emitting an unearthly wail. To be silenced abruptly as the despotic little man said menacingly. “JIMMY” Angrily, I approached the table, ready to eject the strange trio from my house, “How dare you behave?” Was interrupted again. “Sit down Louise - NOW!” His rodent like face red with fury. With a kind of languid helplessness I obeyed, sitting down opposite Jimmy. The boy winked at me conspiratorially as mother put a plate in front of me. “Here you are Louise, eat it while it’s hot.” She smiled warmly at me. Grateful to have two allies I eyed the steaming plateful greedily. Eggs - sunny-side up, well-browned sausages, bacon and kidneys. Golden fried bread, mushrooms and tomatoes - a feast to tempt anyone but the strictest dieter or vegetarian. But was it real? Only one way to find out! Pass the sauce please Jimmy.” I requested. He handed the bottle over nicely enough, then the little brat kicked my shin. Glaring, I kicked him back, missed his leg, stubbed my toe on the chair leg. “Ouch.” I yelped. “What’s going on?” Father asked. “She kicked me.” “He kicked me.” Jimmy and I said simultaneously, conspiracy over, “Behave yourselves, both of you.” He warned as Jimmy started to whine. “Eat, your mother went to a lot of trouble to make this lovely breakfast. Think of all the starving children who would be grateful for a meal like this.” Feeling ashamed, I applied myself to my food. Picked up the ketchup bottle, turned it upside down, banged the bottom. Red goo gushed out, covering the mushrooms. “Louise.” The obnoxious man shouted, snatching the sauce bottle from me. “How many times do I have to tell you? Go easy on the sauce - God knows what your insides are like!” “Rotting away.” Jimmy chimed in, enjoying my discomfort - SWAT. It was my turn to gloat. I smirked before taking a bite of sausage. “Bread Louise?” Mother offered me a doorstop plastered with butter. “Yes please.” I accepted, content to be Louise for the sake of the tasty grub. “Don’t talk with your mouth full.” The man bellowed. Never have I detested anybody as much as I did him. Angry words formed in my mind, I looked at him fiercely. I couldn’t believe it - he actually slapped my hand. Knocked the fork out of it. On to my lap it fell, sauce covered mushroom dislodged, leaving a red trail as it rolled off my knee. “Messy girl.” He blamed me. Furious, I was just about to stab his hand with my newly retrieved fork. Changed my mind as he threatened to swipe Jimmy again. “Stop laughing at your sister, eat your breakfast—I won’t warn you two again.” Chastened we turned our attention to our plates. “Tea Louise?” The woman asked, seemingly unconcerned at the violent atmosphere. “I’d rather have coffee.” I replied, eying the percolator. “You know you’re not allowed coffee Louise, you’re far too young.” The nasty little man interfered. Who did he think he was? How dare he order me around in my house? Indignant, I opened my mouth to tell him to get lost - the wrong words came out. “Okay then tea it is.” I said weakly. “Manners Louise.” He picked on me again. “Please.” I added quickly, at seeing his hand twitch. Accepting the tea, I was careful to say thank you. Enjoying the soothing effect the milky drink had on my dry throat, I was amazed to hear mother say - ”Put your blue dress on today Louise, it’s your ballet lesson this morning.” I couldn’t help laughing. It was all very well pretending to be the unknown Louise for the sake of a scrumptious breakfast. Feeling the stubble on my chin, picturing my six foot tall, slightly overweight thirty year old body dressed in a blue frock, ridiculous. Even funnier to my eyes - ballet dancing, I just cracked up. Thwack. My headache returned with excruciating speed. Fuming, I stood up, fists clenched. “Sit down Louise,” He roared. “Manners, you ask to leave the table in this house.” Deflated, I sat down, couldn’t believe I was hearing myself ask. “Please may I leave the table?” Given permission, I slinked out of the room. Upstairs, I washed and shaved. Was pleased to see me - Jonathon Ridley in the mirror and not Louise. I was relieved to find blue jeans in the wardrobe - no blue dress. Once clothed, I went back downstairs, opened the kitchen door tentatively. Almost jumped with joy, no trace of them or the breakfast remains. Only the disorder left from the night before: Flies buzzing round empty cartons. Curry stains on the red-checked table cloth. Overflowing ashtray, surrounded by empty beer cans. I must have been hallucinating - but why did I feel so well fed? Why was there a red sauce stain on my robe? Why did my ear hurt? Questions I’ve asked myself many times since. I don’t know what really happened - just hope it never happens again! Published at: https://www.isnare.com/?aid=260595&ca=Short+Stories

The History Of Thanksgiving Day

Mankind has always celebrated the harvest with a feast and with fellowship. A bountiful harvest meant survival and many blessings to come. Ancient civilizations have documentation that indicate celebrations were held during the harvest season each year. The Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks, and Chinese are just a few people we know who held a festival each season when the harvest was in. The first harvest festival celebrated in North America was in 1621. This is widely considered the first Thanksgiving. Native Americans were happy to share their bountiful harvest with the colonists because the Pilgrims showed their respect to the Native Americans by following the strict hunting and planting philosophies set forth by the local Tribes. By honoring the culture of the Native Americans, the Pilgrims gained their trust and their protection, ensuring the colonists' survival through the first harsh winters. This was indeed something to be thankful for! These early harvest celebrations in North America were not called Thanksgiving. Even though the Pilgrims harvest festival is thought of as the first Thanksgiving, in reality the term Thanksgiving was normally applied to a religious holiday. The term Thanksgiving Day was originally adopted by New York State as an annual event. President Abraham Lincoln declared a National Day of Thanksgiving and since then every president has given a Thanksgiving Day proclamation every year. President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed that Thanksgiving should be held each year on the third Thursday of November. Later, Congress passed a resolution that moved Thanksgiving to the fourth Thursday of each November and that is when Thanksgiving is officially observed to this day. The early harvest celebrations did not include foods that we recognize as staples at a Thanksgiving feast today. It is entirely possible that wild game was served, including migrating duck, geese, and wild turkey. However, turkey did not hold the sacred place it holds today. It is also believed that seafood was a major component of the harvest celebration due to the colonist's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. There would have been seasonal vegetables and root crops on the table. Squash, potatoes, onions, and late season corn would have been on the menu. Side dishes which we are familiar with today would not have been a part of the feast. Cranberry sauce or relish, and green bean casseroles would not have been served in the early festivals. Also, desserts such as pies and cakes were most likely not included due to the lack of sugar. More likely you would find some late season berries as a dessert offering. As a matter of fact, because salt, sugar, and other spices were a rare commodity, the dishes found at the early harvest festivals would have been quite simple. The Thanksgiving meal we recognize today didn't happen overnight. It evolved over several hundred years. When shipping food became easier, our food supplies became more varied and plentiful. Readily available canned and frozen foods made side dishes like Green Bean Casserole a new standard. Modern conveniences like food processors, microwaves, and blenders have all changed the harvest table over time. Something as simple as the modern oven, refrigerator, and freezer helped to develop our "new traditional" favorite dishes through the years. But, even our traditional favorites can take a hit. During the sugar rationing of World War II, our much loved pumpkin pie was off the table for a time. Seems our table will continue to evolve. We have many reasons to be thankful on Thanksgiving Day - our friends and family, our easy access to food, and the modern conveniences that help us whip up that feast. Early Thanksgiving celebrations were held to rejoice in the gift of a bountiful harvest and the very survival of the colonists. Today, we gather to celebrate our own plentiful blessings and to express our thanks for another year with our loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Many women ask themselves "is my man cheating on me?". Most of them have a tendency to overreact when something is different in their marriage. Before taking any measures, it's necessary to take a step back and check for any signs he is cheating on you before you make assumptions. If all of a sudden, your husband or boyfriends gives you flowers and nice presents and starts giving you compliments however begs off spending time with you then you may want to question why. Of course, he will inform you that he does this because of pressing work matters however he loves you dearly and promises to be more attentive. Though, he may just be feeling guilty due to his extramarital affair. If your partner seems to have plenty of work to do, finding excuses to go out, then this could be 1 of the signs that he is cheating and having an affair. Sometimes, his job may justify this behavior, though this doesn't mean that you shouldn't be concerned at all. When your partner stops laughing or listening to you at all, he may try to hide something. His mind is somewhere else and he avoids looking into your eyes. In plenty of cases, this kind of behavior denotes infidelity. If your husband doesn't enable you to take a look at his computer, calls or other personal items, then you must become suspicious. Of course, your worries aren't justified if he works as a secret agent, though pay attention to his working schedule, in case he's late too frequently. If you spotted latterly that your husband is nervous and really secretive, you should discover out what makes him to act in this manner. In fact, his behavior might become defensive, as tries to find excuses for having an extramarital affair. He could even feel offended every time you ask him something. If your husband has money you do not know about and fails to tell you about his finances, you need to have a conversation on this topic. If he has the money in a "secret" bank account or credit card and yet can't find the money to pay household bills, then there might be a serious problem at hand. The want to have secret money might be one of the strongest signs he is cheating. When you're together, 1 of the signs he is cheating can be that your husband will do anything else to avoid talking to you. He has become less communicative than usual. Several times, infidelity causes a strong feeling of guilt. even when you ask him what he is thinking about, he will most likely answer that it's just work, or some other excuse and refuse to discuss it with you. Once you discover signs he is cheating on you, there are 2 options to choose from: you can begin an honest discussion without unnecessary passion and violent fights or try to discover clearer proofs of his betrayal. Such a eventualitie is devastating for any woman; it depends on you to decide what must be done further.

A Mother Always Knows

Allison was behaving just like a typical teenager. And like most teenagers she wanted to do things that her parents forbid her to do and was hanging out with a few questionable friends. Her mother, Monica, had the sense that Allison was out doing things that she would never approve of, but Allison was very careful not to get caught and seemed to always stay just one step ahead of her. So Monica could never catch her in the act. Even though her report card showed her grades had fallen to straight C's Allison desperately wanted a cell phone of her own. Since Monica had done her homework on cell phones and came up with a plan, she bit her tongue and offered to get Allison a cell phone. The plan Monica devised was to purchase a cell phone that in actuality was a spy phone. Monica would have a matching phone designed to receive copies of all messages received or sent to Allison's cell. On the very first day Monica realized from the messages that Allison received and sent that her daughter was completely out of control and need to be reigned back in. Monica realized she had to be very sly because if Allison found out what she had done, she would be in the dark again. So she never directly confronted her, she instead just dropped little hints about what she new. Monica thwarted many plans that Allison made. If there was a big party coming up she would call the parents and give them a heads up. A few times she actually called the school to notify them that a few students were planning to skip school. After several months of her mother constantly wrecking her plans she had had enough. She decided to confront her mother about butting in and completely ruining her social life.

An Awakening Moment I Will Never Forget, Will You?

I was walking down on one of the busiest streets near my neighborhood. I needed to get fresh inspiration to finish a writing project I was working on. Like most people, I believe that a walk to the park will send inspirations knocking on my door. Above all, I needed a break from my work and catch up with my surroundings which I have lost touch for the past couple of weeks. Without holding a pen and having a paper to jot down my thoughts, each encounter was vividly recorded in my memory, as if this day makes a great history in my life, when I look back perhaps 50 or 60 years from now. What’s the significance? One may ask? Let’s reason out for a moment. Many of us, including myself, would classify ourselves as trend followers. Of course many would want to be trend setters but only a few will rise and become influential. For me, any happenings that change my mindset towards a trend I have faithfully abided will call for an awakening moment. Let me share the encounters of my day and perhaps you may catch the essence of it. It was rather a sunny day where the sun rose steadily, with striking rays beaming across the many faces of people rushing here and there. What’s the rush? One may ask. It’s livelihood, a routine we had to follow in pursuit for the sole medium to live, money. As I was walking pass a bus station, I inevitably noticed faces of the working class. Their expressions truly speak of the emotions that began their day. Majority were tired, bored and weary. I wondered what they were thinking about. Is life really tough and rough to get going? You should stop for a while and ponder too. Then, I stopped by a coffee house to enjoy a cup of aromatic brew coffee and freshly baked croissant, a breakfast which I rarely get to enjoy. As I was sipping my Arabica coffee, my eyes were looking at this little girl. She looked frail and tired from her walk. She must have walked for quite some time. I looked at my watch, most children like her age will be at school right now. Coincidentally, I heard the sounding of a school bell from a school that is just miles away. Unlike the other children, she started her day trading her school time with selling packets of tissue. She walked from table to table, asking if people would buy a packet of tissue from her. Although the return is not much, but it means livelihood to her impoverish family. As I was drawing out a dollar to pay for the tissue, I pondered for a while, life indeed is tough and rough to get going. The croissant tastes great with butter and jam. It reminded me of my younger days where mom would prepare freshly baked pastries for breakfast. Thoughts about my mom overwhelmed me as I slowly walked towards a traffic light. I remember how hard she has worked for our family after dad died of terminal illness when we were very young. On schooling days, she will hold us and teach us to cross the roads. Odd jobs were the occupation she chose as it gave her flexibility to care for us. I hardly recall any day when we were hungry. Although we never had much toys to play with, but we had a great childhood with fond and loving memories. On her 70th birthday, which was her last birthday, we gave her a grand party to thank her for the sacrifices made. I remembered kissing her cheeks and noticed the scar on her face. The incident happened many years ago when she was trying to save me from a fire which set out in our two room apartment. As tears flowed, I pondered for a while, life indeed is tough and rough to get going. I crossed the traffic light and continued walking. I can’t help but to recall what I observed this morning. The scene of the working class going to work, a compassionate moment of seeing a needy girl trading her precious time to feed her family, and of course an emotional remembrance of my loving mom. Life indeed is tough and rough to get going. Living and money is a reality. Some have it more abundantly and many lack money to get the day pass without hunger or pain in their weakening bodies. My awakening moment came when I realized that beyond the toil and tribulation of life, something greater thrives in the lives of these people. It is “Courage” to persevere in the tough and rough moments of our lives. I have learned a great life lesson today. It reminds me not to complain when I am caught in a traffic jam. It teaches me to give when I have more than enough to meet my basic needs. It teaches me that no problem is as devastating as taking one’s own life as long as we cling on. “Remember to cling on to hope, cling on to faith and never say die, my dear daughter”, these were the last words spoken to me moments before my mom left us. When I reached home, I took a pen and started writing. What a fresh and great inspiration I had today! Indeed, it is an awakening day which I will never forget.

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Have you Recharged your Mobile with New Recharge Apps?

It is an undoubtedly fact that in the current era, mobile phones have become an intrinsic part of our life, with the same importance giving to the mobile recharge. Almost all the mobile phones users can't deny from the fact that the biggest problem that they usually face is the running out of the balance especially the time when they are in the mid of extremely urgent calls. More than 85% of the users have definitely come across these situations, and even those who haven't faced these hurdles must understand how annoying it would be. The frustration level rises when those users find no recharge shop nearby. On such contrary, online new recharge apps appears to be the blessing for everyone. However, with the advent of the online recharge services, paying mobile bills, recharging mobile, DTH etc. has become a hassle free task. Be it restaurant, office, home, weekend or someone on go, one can recharge online anytime, anywhere. Either you want to pay your postpaid bill or just wanna recharge your prepaid number; you can now save both your energy and time simultaneously. Owing to the comfort experienced by the customers, the services of the new recharge apps are being in used. Rise in the alarming rate are observed most in the housewives who are feeling comfy in recharging their mobile as well as pay the utility bills directly online. Using the new recharge apps comes with several benefits as you remain in control of the transactions. Chances are there when you visit the retailers, they tend to lure you with number of attractive plans diverting your mind to try it at least once. But these apps don't force you to do the same. Just select the plan you wish to recharge with and load your mobile with top ups. Other benefits are the tendency of getting cashback on your payments. This rewarding offer can be brought in use for other future transactions. Anytime, anywhere is the one that you expect from all your recharging dealers, which is not at all possible with offline mode. On the other hand, the online method enables to get it done for any network available all under a single roof. Safety is the major concern that each one of us aspire of. Have you ever though how your number can be misused? Think of it once. While you go to your nearby shop for recharging your mobile, you explain your number in details. Do you think whether that person is reliable or not? No. But, in case of online process, your transactions remain in the safe hand as the sites are security encrypted in order to assure that your details are not stolen by anyone. Often times, the merchants do not offer a certain kind of recharge that you need and thereby cause a delay in your work or hinder your communication. There are no such hassles with online recharge service, you can get all kinds of recharge under a single roof, you simply have to select the type you want and your recharge will be done within few seconds. Besides there are coupon codes that you can use to get discounts. No matter, which network service provider you use, you can look for best deals and offers at couponraja to get coupon codes. For more info visit : http://www.justdelivr.com/

Tips How to View Private Myspace Profiles

We all notice that if you are a MySpace user, you've come across some profiles that you're dying taboo to view but only to catch out that they're set to private. You realize that the simply way to view their profile is to add them as a friend and hope they accept. Unfortunately, nearly of the time they don't know you and they wont accept your friend request. However, I can show you how to view private profiles on MySpace. I know personally, I've stumbled upon a profile of someone I thought I recognized. All I need to do is look into some more pictures on their profile to be sure. But when I try to view their MySpace profile, I find it's set to private. Now I see the only way I can view their pictures is to send a friend request to them. But we all know that this can be tiresome and most of the time not work at all. If their profile is set to private, they'll most potentially not add you as a friend. Private profiles is a great feature on MySpace, however they can be a real annoying when it comes to finding friends that you haven't seen in a long time, or becoming friends with someone that you think look cool. Fortunately, I came across a site recently in some dark corner of the internet. On this site, you can enter the MySpace user ID and it will return with every picture that user uploaded on their profile, without having to send a friend request or gain access to their private MySpace profile. This is the greatest tool i've found in a long time. Now for all of that have wondered, here is a new way to view Private MySpace profiles. There, you'll find how to view private MySpace profiles. Share: About the Author PJ Check out the View Private Myspace Profiles Toolbar!Add up to 500 MySpace friends per day, leave tons of comments and messages, and gain... (show bio) Sponsored by Revcontent Brits Quit Their Jobs After Discovering This Loophole Must See This Video Before It's Banned. You Will Be Shocked! Leeds Man Eliminates Belly In Just Weeks Using New Technique! I Was Fat All My Life. Now I'm Not, Thanks To This Report! Remove Your Eye Bags In Under 2 Minutes Make Millions By Working From Home! Learn How Now! Related Articles How To Get Free Scholarships To Go Back To School (Recommended) COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY Get More Plays on MySpace - How to Increase MySpace Plays MULTIMEDIA Help For Music Video Codes and Myspace PUBLISHING Top 5 Myspace Marketing Tips for Businesses on a Budget SOCIAL MARKETING Unique Myspace Layouts With a Twist ART Related Videos img How to Undo MySpace Profile 2.0 in 30 Seconds img Office Dating Tips - Separating Work and Private Time img How To View Private Myspace Profile Pictures Advertisment Latest Computers Articles How Managed it Service Can Help You Improve Your Business? Aleeza Morgan Free Web Hosting for Lifetime Pawan Pradhan How to Get Into Gmail Account in Case You Have Forgotten Your Password? John Admas How SNMP Messaging Enhances Network Monitoring James J Adams Practical Tips to Clear your RHCSA and RHCE Certification Courses Complete Open Source Solutions

A Walk to Recovery

A friend of mine, Carla, lost her boyfriend of ten years in a very tragic accident, a very sad ending it was for a love that has stood the test of time. A love so true, a love that has not lost its meaning even through the years. A love deserving to end up in the altar. A love so pure – a kind that everybody longs to have. I can still clearly recall how we would spend a day with each other. After school, we would hang-out, eat in the cafeteria – the three of us would go to the movies together, believe it or not, we have watched practically all the movies. We would spend the rest of the time left window shopping or just sitting in a corner blankly staring at each other. I have seen how much we have grown together, as friends. And I was a witness to the childish love that has developed over the years – and that turned into something so beautiful and so perfect. I can still remember we used to go and play paintball. The first time led to the next until we became so much fond of it. A very fun activity, it was. We would squeal, like children being hit by paintball and having the paint all dripping. We have shared so much, as friends. Ten years may not be sufficient but it was long enough to build a friendship – to learn so much from each other and enough to share memories that will forever be reminisced. The fondest times I can recall are the ones we shared in the paintball field. We all shared the same interests. We have enjoyed the littlest of things. Between Carla and Rob, is not just romantic relationship but a friendship that has blossomed into love. A love so young, so innocent and so genuine. I would like to believe that good things really never last. He died in an accident leaving us on our own. Rob, being the guy in the group, always assures us that we could always cling to him. I am in pain, as Rob’s friend, how much more Carla? Recovery is on its way, a little less than ten years, now. We have been trying to catch up on each other. We have already watched a few movies together, just the two of us. She is trying to cope up and I know how painful it is to her. She admitted to me one thing, though; she could never stand even the thought of being in the paintball field we used to go to ten years ago. Now, I should make my goal, to be in that paintball field with my best friend. Healing is a process. I am willing to walk her through it even if that would mean another decade. Having to spend another decade with a friend who is more of a family to me is not a waste of time. I lost a friend in Rob. And she has lost so much more.

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