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The San Antonio Water System (SAWS) joined San Antonio City Councilwoman Jennifer V. Ramos recently to tour a home in her district taking part in Conservation Makeover, a home improvement program providing water efficient toilets and fixtures to qualifying homes with limited incomes.
SAWS has already converted 110 homes in southern San Antonio this month, just as winter averaging begins.
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Replacing a water-wasting toilet with a new high efficiency model may save up to 12,500 gallons of water a year, and inmay conserve an additional 10,850 gallons annually.


Editor's Note: All Photographs by tomcsawyer
Foster, 19 years of age, from North Royalton, Ohio, Christian, addicted to frosting and brownies and all things creative.
How does your art and faith define you?
My faith is something that’s a huge part in my life. I continue to grow everyday. I grew up in a Christian home but sometimes you can take that for granted. As you get older you start to understand much more about your faith and the world around you. And the same applies with your art too. I remember me and my brother Alan were talking about how much we’ve dug ourselves a hole with our music. We both agreed that it’s really underground and strange for most people and then it has too many references about our faith for other people. He recently had an interview where he talks about our album way more in depth than this.
But I love all types of music and all types of art too. If I’m in the photography mode, I practice that. If I want to make videos, I do that. Same with design and stuff too. Man I wish I could draw too lol. My other brother Ryan is really good at that. All my stuff I do is behind the scenes. Basically I think we all need God’s glory and that’s why we create or do anything. Duncan Clan Productions // Foster's Land for Imaginary Friends
How would you be different without it?
What are you aspirations for the future?
Whatever God has for me. I'd love to inspire and help people. I like to look back on all the things I've done or experienced and ask the question "What am I doing for that kid?" I've been blessed with so many good memories that it's cool to think that I could do something to help make a memory for someone else.
Lately I've been struggling with the idea how one person can make a difference since so many people are creative nowadays, but when you look at a movie it takes so manny people to make it to do a really good job.
Tell me about Beat the World.
Beat the World is a music platform that helps stop injustice. It's a place where people can buy and donate music and all the money goes to the cause. It's different from a benefit album because this never stops. People can constantly donate and buy new music. I just wanted it to be sort of interactive where everyone can be a part of it. There's places where indie artist can connect and make music, but there's also space for more well known artists to raise money by anyone or their fans buying the music. Check it out!
How did you get artists like Boondoc, Catacombkid & Courtland Urbano on board? Basically I started sending out emails to artists I like to get something going. Most people did not get back to me, but some did. I wanted to get people with unique sound (sort of electronic mixed with hip-hop) involved so music lovers could like the actual music along with the idea. It's sort of at a stand still right now, but I do have a video idea that I'd like to get done for it soon.
Why did you start this movement?
It was just a cause I wanted to help with, but I think to really help with different causes. I need to get active and out in the real world. Donating money is cool, but sometimes it takes more than that.


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I love doing the holiday calendars, but this year, between my tendonitis, a return to conventions, a return to the office, and my tendonitis; we’ve had to make the hard decision to not offer holiday calendars this year.
The amount of effort over a short period is just not safe for me to attempt this year. Hopefully next year I’ll be up for it.
Thank you for understanding and hope to see you at Ottawa ComicCon.
JenEric Coffee’s Head Roaster and Taste Tester
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***TL:DR I have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Posts will be shorter and I might be doing some repeats. Guest Posts appreciated.***
I wrote about it for the Spoonie Author’s Network. At the time, the Doctor thought it was the same arthritis that was in my big toes. After a year of tests he eliminated that option. We thought it was maybe tendinitis and he sent me to physio.
Then we went into report season at work and I started writing a new book. So my days looked like this: Work 8 hours, Ukulele practice 15-45 minutes, and then 1-2 hours writing, formatting, etc. I’m also the primary diaper changer in the family… so… yeah.
The pain got worse and worse and I just kept thinking, “I’ll see my doctor about it when the pandemic is over.” and, “It’ll get better when I have less clicky work.”
I’m worried that my reticence to see the doctor will result in permanent damage. It shouldn’t have taken a level 8 pain or my bosses showing how little they care about me to make me listen to my body and get help. The moment the pain started to increase, I should have made appointments.
Expect this blog to have shorter posts (this took most of a day with breaks). I’ll let you know what happens.
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There are multiple other things that are also affecting me and I realize I might have sounded a little dour. I’m okay and I’m taking steps to make things better for me.
What am I doing you ask?
All joking aside, I’m working on that. I’ll figure it out. I have a wonderful wife and family to help.
Be kind and stay safe,
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January 21, 2022 by Éric Desmarais
So it’s the year 2022… Year three of the pandemic… It’s starting to feel like this is the year that our government and society give up on caring.
That might sound melodramatic, but as of Wednesday January 20th, Ontario has seen 10,801 deaths (According to Ontario Public Health). If you compare the deaths between the 31st of December and the 20th of January there’s a difference of 595. That means in the past 19 days Ontario is averaging 31 deaths a day. If the trend continues, we’re looking at probably doubling the deaths this year.
I understand that I’m an extremist in my belief that human life is more important than money, economy, or other such things. I truly wish our government would do radical things like significantly increase spending on healthcare and education.
January is a hard month for me and for a lot of other people. So it’s hard to be hopeful right now.
As they say in Everdome, “May your fractured nights be followed by glorious dawns.”
October 22, 2021 by Éric Desmarais
Hello my Imaginary friends,
I love Autumn! Halloween, cooler weather, PUMPKINS, and everything else that goes with this season. (Although this year I’m seriously missing the conventions and the parties.)
It’s a good thing I love this season because mentally and physically, it sucks. I’ve always thought it was stress that made this time of year hard, but I’m starting to realize it’s allergies and season changes.
Spring and Fall are the hardest on me. My hands ache, I feel anxious and weak. Then there’s my allergy symptoms which include fatigue, coughing, stuffy nose, nasal pressure, and trouble sleeping.
I’m seriously looking forward to snow. The snow covers the ground and freezes the allergens and reflects more light. Overall, when nights freeze and snow comes, I start feeling better. Until the melt anyway.
Book 2 of the Gates of Westmeath is cruising by. We’ve been writing since early October and have already finished the first third. I’m hoping we’ll be done the book by Christmas.
I’m impressed by how easy it has been to write this book. Hopefully that holds out for the next two thirds.
It’s hard sometimes, realizing the authors and creators who make things you love are human. Sometimes not very nice humans. I wrote about my disillusionment before.
So it was nice to get a reminder that there are good people in the world when I saw this facebook post:
Thank you Tamora Pierce for being an awesome person. If you haven’t read anything by her, I highly recommend all her books. We named our daughter after one of her characters.
Completely unrelated I have the most adorable cape:
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Writing is Hard, Publishing is Harder
October 18, 2021 by Éric Desmarais
I’m not asking for help or for advice, I just need to vent.
I’ve been writing my whole life. First novel was started when I was ten. I started writing seriously (meaning I actually finished my novels and stories) a dozen years ago. My first book was published in 2016 after 6 years of rewrites and re-submits.
My sixth book has just come out and I’m feeling a little frustrated. I feel like every book I publish is getting less readers, less reviews, and less interest. I have a lot of little easter eggs and details that cross between books and I’d love to hear someone geek out about them. (Other than my wife, mother-in-law, and daughter.)
I know part of it is caused from not seeing anyone, other than family, since March 2020. I miss talking to other authors, readers, and fans at conventions and in person.
My last two books have been launched digitally and it doesn’t give me any time to chat with one person at a time.
So I guess I’m both sad that my books aren’t reaching more people and that I can’t talk with people.
There’s hope for both cases; my publisher has recently gotten a distribution and promotion deal for all their books. And Health Canada is currently reviewing Pfizer’s vaccine for 5-11 year olds and they say that 4 and under isn’t far away.
I have high hopes for Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers (the book Jen and I co-wrote) next year. It’s set to be released in Fall and hopefully we can have an in-person release party. I’ll also hopefully be able to attend Can-Con that year.
Part of the distribution of new releases for my publisher means that some of the the books get placed in bookstores. The most recent wave, several amazing authors have had their books in stores. (Mine isn’t because it’s part of a series and they don’t put book 3.5 when they don’t have 1-3.)
I look forward to seeing Assassins! Accidental Matchmakers in bookstores. I hope it gets all the attention it deserves. It’s a fantastic book.
A Case of Synchronicity
Coffee Shop Between The ‘Verses
All book available at your local bookstore, Renaissance Press, or get a signed copy from JenEric Coffee Store.
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August 28, 2021 by Éric Desmarais
The character of Vivo is sassy, funny, and filled with heart.
The running commentary by Vivo is both adorable and refreshingly funny. I appreciated the music, situational, word, and absurd humour.
The movie was colourful, never wallowed too much, and had multiple levels of humour. It was poignant and had a pretty good message, plus both kids loved it.
Final Score: 4.5 stars out of 5
February 26, 2021 by Éric Desmarais
I’m having a hard week. Winter feels interminable, we’re at the start of the third wave, vaccines are being distributed by a disorganized Flash (from Zootopia, not DC), and people are starting to discuss the possibility that maybe under 10 years of age kids don’t need a vaccine. Thankfully the medical community is pushing for it, but without public and government pushing, how long will it be?
I’m not comfortable exposing my children to Covid. Even though the chances are low that they get any serious side effects, I’m not willing to risk it.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go make myself another coffee and hope it wakes me up and de-grumps me.
Enjoy this adorable picture of Pegasus stuck inside a chair.
Picture of the almost 20 month Pegasus stuck in a patio chair and giving me an annoyed look.
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August 10, 2020 by Éric Desmarais
When my Mom decided to do something, she threw herself into it with recklessness and hyper-fixation. She never neglected what she had to do, but everything else went away for a little while.
This meant giant cleaning sprees, massive meals, epic videogame marathons, and obscene amounts of canning. Every couple of years, she’d go into full canning mode and make jams, fruit butters, pickles, and picked beets. One year, she made a crab-apple and rose-hip butter that was one step away from the consistency and sweetness of solid honey. She and I have never been able to recreate whatever accident caused the deliciousness.
I have a wonderful memory of peeling beets in the sink of my childhood home. ABBA was playing loudly on her old boombox, the smell of vinegar and pickling spices filled the air, and my hands were purple/red from the beets. One little squeeze and the beet would whoosh out into the sink; a satisfying and squishy sensation.
At some point last year, we were gifted or bought a jar of peach jam. I started making home made rolls for snacks instead of English muffins and we started devouring the jam. When we finished it, we had no farmers markets, church bazaars, or friends gifting jam; so I decided to give in and make some.
I bought all the supplies and decided I’d do just the jam. Then I thought of making salsa. So I made peach jam (which is delicious) and peach salsa (also delicious). It was a frantic 4 hours of trying to figure out what the heck I was doing. The peaches froze in our fridge so blanching caused some swearing, but overall it went well.
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Being an Author is hard but worth it
August 30, 2018 by Éric Desmarais
Being a author is hard. You are constantly bombarded by articles that say things like:
The 10 Awful Truths about Book Publishing
Way Too Many Books Are Being Published
Ok that last one was a trick and actually pretty positive.
Borrowed from Usborne Books.
So being an author is hard but there’s nothing like the feeling of holding your book after all that time or having someone tell you how much they loved your book.
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Joint Chiefs wary of congressional drive to shake up military justice system
The services chiefs’ concerns include the potential erosion of good order and discipline under the chain of command and the broad scope of the legal overhaul.
The top officers in each of the military services have delivered lawmakers a cautionary note on legislation gaining momentum in Congress that would overhaul the way commands handle major crimes in the ranks.th chambers, would remove commanders' authority on decisions involving prosecution of all major crimes and hand them to experienced military prosecutors.
In separate letters to ranking Senate Armed Services Republican Jim Inhofe, Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Mark Milley and six military service chiefs expressed various concerns about legislation pushed by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).
The letters were released Tuesday by Inhofe, who opposes removing the chain of command from prosecutions. Still Gillibrand's legislation has the support of more than 60 senators, including a majority of the Armed Services Committee, and is likely to be on the agenda when the panel considers annual defense policy legislation next month.
The services chiefs', the broad scope of the legal overhaul, and the potential for diminishing sexual assault prevention efforts.
Milley made waves in early May when he publicly reversed course and dropped his opposition to removing, a growing problem in the military despite leaders' efforts to combat it. But the four-star Army general has also cautioned in congressional testimony that broaderhould be closely studied.
"rom prosecution decisions ..." Milley wrote to Inhofe. "However, i."
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" to enforce discipline Milley added.
In a statement, Inhofe called the answers by military brass, "across the board, not reassuring."
"I don’t believe this well-intentioned bill will change anything — in fact, I remain concerned that, as written, it would not reduce sexual assault or other crime in the slightest and would complicate the military justice system unnecessarily," Inhofe said. "What we need are effective prevention measures — not."
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, for instance, recommended that Congress instead elevate the authority to convene courts-martial to colonels at the brigade command level rather than remove the responsibility altogether. Those commanders, he wrote, "hansnoted the lack of trust in the ranks in dealing with sexual assault, and argued changes "must be focused on that problem."
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"It, which is the range of offenses which [the bill] seeks to cover," Gilday wrote.
Austin was briefed Monday on the remaining recommendations of a task force he set up to conduct a 90-day reviewpanel's initial recommendations include handing decisions to prosecute sex crimes to military lawyers.
Still, that recommendation is more limited than Gillibrand's bill, which would remove the chain of command from all major crimes. The New York Democrat has pushed back on assertions that the reform should be contained to sexual assault, pointing out racial disparities in courts-martial that she argues necessitates a broader change.
Support for the measure has snowballed to more than the 60 votes needed to advance a measure on the Senate floor. Prominent new backers include Republican Joni Ernst of Iowahas spok.
Support for the measure is building in the House, with senior House Armed Services Republican Mike Turner of Ohio backing a companion bill in that chamber.
Gillibrand, Ernst and other allies have sought numerous times to secure a vote on their legislation on the Senate floor given the overwhelming support.
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Gillibrand, meanwhile, contends the Armed Services Committee has forfeited the sole control over the issue by failing to make progress on the issue in recen/22/joint-chiefs-congress-military-justice-system-495552


New Israeli-made tactical radar detects targets in air, vehicles and on foot
Israel Aerospace Industries unveiled on Monday its latest tactical radar, dubbed "Green Lotus," at the Paris Eurosatory defense exhibition.
According to a company statement, the radar provides high detection abilities against rockets, artillery, mortars, aircraft and ground targets.
"Green Lotus" features an array of sensors and combines them into a "h," according to IAI. "It a [on foot]."


Ryan and Wine: Light House Cinema Hosts Valentine’s Ryan Gosling Movie Marathon
From La La Land to Drive, the Lighthouse brings you a day filled with crazy, stupid love and the man of the hour, Ryan Gosling.
Lucia Grijpink Staff Writer
Valentine’s day is approaching. The international day of love is, for some people, a romantic day with their loved one and for others a day of self-pity and ice cream. Whether you’re single or not, the Light House Cinema is organising an event for everyone. They will be screening films all day featuring the one person who every girl has been deeply in love with ever since he scaled a ferris wheel just to ask a Rachel McAdams for a date. So bring your boyfriend or Ben & Jerry’s and enjoy a whole day filled with the one and only Ryan Gosling.
Light House Cinema will be screening four of Gosling’s most famous films, varying from golden oldies to the latest Oscar favourite. In case your significant other hasn’t spent all their money on the cinema tickets or if you don’t consider Ben & Jerry’s to be a satisfying meal, the Ryan & Wine menu will offer delicious red velvet cupcakes, cocktail specials and (surprise, surprise) plenty of wine. You can enjoy all this at the bar or during the film.
The day kicks off with the spectacular film, La La Land. In this celebration of classic Hollywood musical highlights, Gosling and Emma Stone find each other in their struggle to fulfil their dreams. She wants to become an actress while his hopes lie in jazz piano. Director Damien Chazelle, known for Whiplash, has clearly consulted his vintage film collection for this project. Almost every scene references a film classic,Casablanca. The result is a dazzling film, with plenty of tap-dancing, colourful dresses and excellent comedic timing. Having seen it already is no excuse to avoid a second viewing.
e “OMG it looks like you’re photoshopped!”g “lessons”  I won’t spoil anything, but there is a Dirty Dancing lift involved.
T’m? You’ll have to turn up to find out are advised to bring plenty of tissues.
At this point in the Ryan & Wine marathon you’ve probably had enough romance and tears to last a lifetime. The day is set to finish with some action as Drive hits the screen. Gosling plays a driving stuntman in LA, who leads a double life as a driver for criminals at night. He makes sure not to get involved in their criminal actions, with a little help from garage owner Bryan Cranston. However, his beautiful neighbour, played by Carey Mulligan, changes the tides. She is married to an ex-convict who is just released from prison but not from his criminal past. Gosling, stand-up guy that he is, tries to protect Carey and her son, but end up getting himself into trouble instead.
After a wonderful, Gosling-filled day, it’s time to go home. Some visitors will surely leave the cinema trying out some tap-dancing footwork, while others might let out their inner Stig with some high speed driving skills. Whatever your taste, or your relationship status, Ryan & Wine at the Light House Cinema is the perfect way to celebrate this loved up holiday.


Perception: Skeleton Tree by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
Yriver Adur
In a hole beneath the bridge convalesced you fashioned a mask with moss and twigs and clay
You’re an african doctor harvesting tear ductsr don’t you see
With my voice i am calling you x4
Upside down and inside out and on all eights like a funnel web like a black fly on the ceiling
Wet black fur against the sun going down
Over the sharps and the cars and the crowds in the town
And this is the moment this is exactly what she's born to be
And then m from the rings of Saturn
Some go and some stay behind some never move at all
Girl in amber trapped forever
Let no part of her go unremembered, clothes across the floor
Girl in amber lumber slumber shuts the bathroom door
The phone the phone the phone
The sound the somber sound it spins since 1984
The phone the phone the phone it rings the phone it rings no more
And now in turn you turn
Take him by his hand go move in spinning down the hall
I’ve been gone

In a slumber til you crumbled were absolved into the earth
The phone it rings no more

Once it was on it was on and that was that
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Like a laboratory rat
There was an electrical storm on the bathroom floor clutching the bowl
It was the year I officially became the bride of jesus
In love in love in love you laugh in love you move i move and one more time with feeling
And all the stars are splashed and splattered across the ceiling
Here I come now
I hear you been out there looking for something to love
The dark force that shifts at the edge of the trees
Its alright Its alright
When you turn so long and lovely it's hard to believe
Oh the things we love we love we love we love we lose
It’s our bodies that fall when they’re trying to rise
And i hear you been out looking for something to love
The wind cast its shadow and it moves the trees
Humble in the age of the Anthrocene
Here they come now here they come I’m pulling you away
Come over here sit down and say a short prayer
Come on now come on now h i'm beggin you please to come home now come home now.
Close your eyes little world and brace yourself.
When you’re feeling like a lover
Nothing really matters any more
Your eyes to the ground
Because nothing really matters
Im standing in the doorway
Cuz nothing really matters
Here standing in the supermarket
In your red dress falling
Cars waiting round
I’ll miss you when you’re gone
I’ll wait forever
Cuz nothing really matter
All night we wrecked like a train
Turn cars and pouring rain
Never felt right about it
When you’re standing in the aisle
Track 7 “Distant Sky”
Call the gas man
Cut the power out
We can set out
We can set out for the distant skies
Watch it rising
Let us go now my darling companion
See it rising rising in your eyes
They told us our guards would outlive us
Let us go now my only companion
Soon the children will be rising
Will be rising
Track 8 “Skeleton Tree”
Skeleton tree
Thrown across the sky
A jittery t.v.
And nothing is for free
A drug addict in a Tijuana hotel room
An African doctor
Through “Magneto” the writer relays self-destructive alcoholism. He drinks “like a laboratory rat,” spinning on his wheel until he is sick “on the bathroom floor clutching the bowl.” The over drinking a result of his “monstrous little memory,” which we can infer at this point is the death of Arthur. The author expresses agitation stuck in line at the supermarket, restlessness caused by withdrawal. Again he is home “holding” a drink. This time “.” Drinking blurs the starry sky and dulls the sharp pain of his loss.
“Anthrocene” appears to be a strong departure from the album. Anthrocene (also anthopocene) refers to a fourth epoch defined by human impact on climate. “Anthrocene” very much seems on topic, reffering to animals, birds, flowers, “the sky entire...the air we breathe.” The author embodies humanity: “here I come.” And humanity is “looking for something to set on fire.” It is a call for environmental consciousness and ends with a warning to literal nature: “close your eyes little world and embrace yourself.” The themes of this song are so clear and consistent that I really think it would be a useless practice to try and relate “Anthrocene” to grieving for Arthur.
In “Magneto” the author appears to be agitated and alone in the supermarket. The setting of the supermarket returns in “I Need You,” but this time he is with his wife. The tone is a decided departure from the album so far. It is a song about love as a conquering force. The opening line says it all: “When you’re feeling like a lover/nothing really matters any more.” Despite their mutual loss, despite the guilt of being distracted on the night of their loss: “all night/Turn cars and pouring rain/Never felt right about it/Never again.” The “nothing” that doesn’t matter is the loss. It doesn’t matter because he is “feeling like a lover.” The song a simple testimony of his reliance on his love for his wife.
“Distant Sky” is the only song where the author is accompanied in singing. The voice is female and quite apparently referencing his “one true love.” In “I Need You” the author writes “I’ll miss you when you’re gone.” “Distant Sky” continues this theme of being together beyond their own deaths. Though Arthur had a twin brother, possibly only mentioned in “Jesus Alone,” it seems that the author believes his wife is left only with her “darling companion…only companion.” With each other they move on from their grief (earlier represented by night): “Watch the sun/watch it rising/in your eyes.”


Upul is a gentle and experienced driver. He is always on time , flexible and knows the best places to visit. We will remeber the fun we had together.
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The taros came from a plantation in Kapore, Musa LLG, Talasea district in West New Britain Province, and took 14 days to reach Port Moresby.
This is an initiative of the locally co-operative society which was established last year.
Kapore Sustainable Agriculture And Livestock Cooperative Society Limited chairman John Kopuny said this was the first of its kind.
They intended to sell the taros at reasonable prices; according to the sizes to interested supermarkets, to hotels or any retailers.
However, this process was a bit slower than expected because there is no proper avenue to facilitate a quick sale for their produce.
“The taros come in a variety of colours ranging from green, yellow, white, purple and many others,” he said.
Mr Kopuny said the idea of growing taro started from his watermelon and round cabbage gardens.
The 41-year-old from Sipil in Banz, Jiwaka Province moved to Kimbe in 2013 to work as a driver with the PNG Oil Palm Research Association.
“I stared to plant and sell watermelons and round cabbages as my side hustle,” he said.
The side hustle did not only grow to be a well established co-operative society but a well-recognised one.


of Lake Geneva. Ever since he was 12, he has loved skateboarding and skiing. Around ten years ago, he opened his first skateboard shop. Now he owns two shops, one in Lausanne and one in Geneva. He loves to go skateboarding with his children and they love that, too. His son, Lenny, also has a passion for climbing and his daughter, Juliette, for hip-hop dance.Every Wednesday, he has his day off from work, and so he spends the whole day with his children. “During the summer, on hot days like today, we love to take our skateboards and ride from home to this canal, then jump into the water to cool off,” he says.
Amel was born 45 years ago in Sudan, where he grew up and lived for 30 years. In 2002, after he’d met the woman who is now is wife, also from Sudan, they decided to move to the Arab Emirates, because he’d found a good job there. Their children were all born in Dubai but, at least once a year, Amel is able to take them to Sudan for a couple of weeks. “I’m very proud of my origins and I would also like my children to have a chance to know the country we come from better. My deepest desire is to one day be able to bring my whole family back to Sudan.” Amel loves bringing his children to play in a park by the seaside and watching the sunset together.
Galen studied sociology and graphic design, but now he works in a restaurant. He’s also one of the most well-known graffiti artists in Portland. When he was 19, he had a child with his girlfriend. They are not together anymore, so Leon spends 50% of his time with his father and 50% with his mother. Galen recently started making little paintings, which he then shows and sells in galleries. “I love to paint with my child and teach him to draw. He’s really good. I think he has a talent for drawing. Who knows? Maybe he’ll become a much better artist than me,” Galen says, smiling. </s>.
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A/N: Hey everyone!I have just a bit of awkward Rosewick for you!
Considering my Icon on tumblr is Roman...
Ruby had a lot on her mind that evening so she decided a walk through the park alone was in order. What she didn't expect to find a certain white coat wearing criminal...
"I think I'm gonna go get the cops...
"Red, wait!Please, don't do that!
"Have you no dignity?No respect?You can't possibly be thinking to turn me in while I'm stuck like this!That would just be cruel and I thought the good guys were supposed to be kind!
"Oh I knew you had it in you, Red!
"I regret everything…
"Thanks Red, you are a hero." Roman told her, not moving away, but slowly leaning closer. "Just like a fairy tale."


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Bobby Conway, a Christian apologist, takes Rob Bell’s views, along with the scriptures Bell twisted to derive those views, and shows readers not only a strong defense for the orthodox view of Hell, but the fatal way Rob Bell easily manipulates in his book, Love Wins. Divided into three sections, Bobby Conway engages readers in three main issues: Hell, Rob Bell, and what happens when people die. Thus we have his release

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Loved this review Holly! We're going to share it with the rest of the Blogging for Books bloggers via @WaterBrookPress and www.Facebook.com/BloggingForBooks as a sample of what a great book review looks like!
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Mamet sums up: "What a load of bosh."
REALLY?He doesn't leave the hothouse of NY very much does he?Take a trip up to Newfoundland and find accents, pronounciation, and phrases that Dickens would certainly be familiar with. He wasn't writing in the 21st century, Dickens, was he?Still everyone's intitled to their own opinion – even though his is ill-informed. All of this and I am not really a Dickens lover. But I do have an understanding of how language changes all the time, and there is such a lovely quote he should bear in mind about America and Britain…


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Canada to ‘champion’ main G8 initiative to deal with maternal, child mortality As president of the G8 in 2010 2010, ‘Canada will champion a new G8 identity focused on ending child mortality and other health woes in poorer countries when it hosts the club of industrialized nations in June, tuesday the government said,’ Agence France-Presse reviews. Further, an astonishing 9 million children die before their 5th birthday,’ Harper writes in a Toronto Star opinion piece in which he demands the world’s leaders to tackle kid and maternal mortality in developing countries.


If she isn't answering the phone at Levels, you'll find Yasmeen in the Kahuna Massage Chair!In her downtime though, she loves being outdoors, going to the beach, and playing with cats!
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Alessi counts almost 100 years in the business and a growing influence in the field.
With a production facility located since the very beginning in northern Italy, more specifically in Crusinallo di Omegna, Verbania, the company expanded worldwide, now operating 5 main offices in Europe and the US.
Counting multiple flagship stores in Milan, New York, Paris and Munich, Alessi develops a dense retail network of 3500 stores, directly managed or multibrands, with a strong international presence in over 150 countries and constantly developing its online presence and digital channels sales.
With over 2000 products in its catalogue between kitchenware, tableware, small domestic appliances, home accessories and gifts, Alessi features over 300 collaborations with worldwide famous designers that team up with the brand to write a chapter of design history at the time.
These are 10 facts you don't know (or you better revise) about this design giant and what built its success:
It all started from a mechanical workshop
It was 1921 and Giovanni Alessi bought a piece of land in Omegna to start the mechanical workshop FAO – Fratelli Alessi Omegna.
The production was focused on kitchenware products in copper, brass and German silver, inspired by the lines of prestigious Austrian and English brands.
The great quality and attention to detail of the production ensured big success and exposure since the first batches, kickstarting the growth of the company.
It was 1932 when Carlo Alessi, first son of Giovanni, got involved in the design of a large part of the products, and then taking over the management of the company during the 50's.
Writing history with a moka coffee maker
Within the abundant production of Alessi, one object stands out almost like a symbol for the brand: the moka pot, the signature coffee maker found in the kitchen of each Italian family and central piece of the social ritual of coffee drinking.
Big names in the design game have been involved in the mission to reshape such a common object elevating it from basic kitchenware to design piece.
"9090" by Richard Sapper
"La conica" by Aldo Rossi
"La Cupola" by Aldo Rossi
"Mix Italia" by King-Kong
"Pelicano" by Michael Graves
"coffee.it" by Wiel Arets
"Pina" by Piero Lissoni
"Moka Alessi" by Alessandro Mendini
"Ossidiana" by Mario Trimarchi
"Pulcina" by Michele De Lucchi
"Moka" by David Chipperfield
In 1979, Richard Sapper designs for Alessi the first coffee maker, the "9090". Entering a new unexplored market is a daring move, that turns out to be successful as the "9090" is awarded by Compasso d'Oro on the same year.
Aldo Rossi is up next to join the game, designing first "La Conica" in 1984 and "La Cupola" in 1988. Both objects are inspired by buildings and urbanism, adding an architectural touch to the kitchen and the coffee ritual.
"Mix Italia" integrates funky plastic handles in the stainless steel body by King-Kong of Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini inspired by cartoons and imagination.
Another reference to pop culture is in the "Pelicano" coffee maker by Michael Graves, mixing American, European and pre-Columbian cultures.
In 2006 Richard Sapper will then design an "entry level" coffee maker, a challenging mission that will produce the "ARS09", made of solid volumes and a folded plate handle.
The list continues with the simple and elegant "Pina" by Piero Lissoni, the original sculptural form of "coffee.it" by Wiel Arets and a contemporary reinterpretation of the original cult moka object by Alessandro Mendini with "Moka Alessi".
More recently, Mario Trimarchi designs "Ossidiana" inspired by the volcanic stone from his homeland, Sicily, and architect & designer Michele De Lucchi develops a concept named "Pulcina" which extracts bad oils from coffee grounds resulting in a blend of higher quality.
This spring 2019, Alessi presents its latest coffee maker: English architect David Chipperfield redesigns the traditional "Moka", an 80 years old design icon, adapting it to current aesthetics and giving new life to the object.
A collection of icons: Museo Alessi
When home objects become icons they deserve a special spot, crossing the boundary between design and art, gaining cultural influence on past and future generations of users and designers.
Opened in 1998, and counting over 25'000 design objects, Museo Alessi is a living collection of drawings, photographs, materials and products that narrate the story of the brand, its evolution and research process throughout the last century.
Filled with unexpected projects which never made it to the store shelves, old concepts and sketches, the museum provides unique insights on the development of design in time and reminds us of the numerous attempts necessary to finalise a successful product.
The collection also serves the function of archive and history book of Alessi, a precious source of knowledge for the current design team and the development of new production lines.
Alessi becomes a design brand
"Tea & Coffee Piazza" was developed by Alberto Alessi under the mentoring of Alessandro Mendini and presented in 1983.
It crucial to the company, representing the general recognition of Alessi as an actual design brand.
Once again in the story of Alessi, the integration of art and culture with the design of kitchenware is central to the project.
Tea & Coffee Piazza by Michael Graves
Involving many international architects in the design of an "architectural" tea & coffee set, the composition of tiny buildings is produced in limited quantity of 99 pieces each, exclusively in silver.
Crossing the boundary between design and art
It was during the 70's that Alberto Alessi decided to get actively involved in the artistic debate of the time about "multiplied art". The discussion was questioning the real value of an art piece that was not unique: differently from traditional artworks such as sculptures and paintings, new forms of art like music and movies could be replicated with no limitations.
Dalí and his art piece
Multiplo d'Arte
Dalì & Alberto Alessi
Intrigued by the relationship between objects and people, Alberto Alessi decided to develop a collection of art pieces for the masses, to be launched on the market at affordable prices.
Salvador Dalì, Giò Pomodoro, Carmelo Cappello, Andrea Cascella, Pietro Consagra and Dušan Džamonja were the artists involved in the project. Each one of them was asked to design a sculpture in stainless steel, planned to go into production and be replicated to with no set limitation of pieces.
The project of Alberto Alessi was interrupted by his father after: he had ordered 50'000 fishing hooks to produce Salvador Dalì's very own piece.
At Alessi, fishing hooks are now a symbol for the company's daring spirit, openness towards art and a risk-taking attitude, crucial ingredients to pursue true product innovation.
The Philippe Starck effect
A definitely more fruitful collaboration is with designer super star Philippe Starck.
Its creations for Alessi are truly poetic, a physical representation of feelings and emotions in the body of home accessories, conveying a message and raising the inner value of design objects.
"Juicy Salif" by Philippe Starck
Among the many collaborations with the french designer, the "Juicy Salif" holds a premium spot as a timeless iconic piece in the history of contemporary design.
The lemon squeezer hits the market in the year 1990: its lines radiate a futuristic appeal and classic vibe at the same time.
For the 10th anniversary of "Juicy Salif", a purely sculptural limited edition of 10'000 pieces is produced: each one of them is numbered and 24K gold plated, transitioning once again in the history of Alessi from object towards sculpture, from design towards art.
A few prestigious collaborations
Counting over 300 signatures in its catalogue, Alessi opened its doors to italian & international designers and architects to develop its productions.
The chance to work with a company not afraid tothinking is not common.
The involvement of high profiles in the field contributes to Alessi's vision of keeping design as a core value and driver in all of its product lines.
Among the many names, the list of collaborations features:
The risk-taker mindset
The urge of taking risks is described as a physiological element of Alessi's DNA.
This translates into constant experimentation and research of the unseen, challenging the status quo and breaking conventional approaches to design and new concept development.
If there's no risk, there's no openness, no quest for the unconventional. The real threat is to become commoditised in mass production, generating standard productions within an industry and limiting product differentiation.
Alberto Alessi declares that the "real nature of Alessi is more similar to a 'Research Lab for Applied Arts' rather than a traditional manufacturing business".
The compromise between spirited creative inputs and people's factual needs is the recipe for a successful design company, able to combine aesthetic drive with a business purpose.
Beyond the profit – Corporate Social Responsibility at Alessi
As a result of its ethical business approach, Alessi became a Certified B Corporation in June 2017, the single italian design brand and between the first 50 italian companies to obtain such certification.
Building a purpose beyond profit and economics is vital for a solid business, and the commitment of Alessi to create products which make people's lives better is priority.
Internally, the brand also gives special attention to its company culture and its effect on employees, aiming at creating a sense of community among them and opening the knowledge heritage gained within the design sector.
The efforts of Alessi in shaping a responsible and conscious influence over people are translated into cultural and social projects, also promoting an environmentally friendly lifestyle.
Never stop exploring new markets
Alessi moves out of the kitchen, exploring the rooms of your home, reaching every corner and edge.
In 2018, "The Five Seasons" collection in collaboration with Marcel Wanders was presented at Milan Design Week.
"The Five Seasons" home fragrances collection
The line of home fragrances features all sorts of aroma diffusers: scented candles with a wooden top, a playful cap turning a wine bottle in a candle holder, a spray and leaf diffusers and a raw lava stone diffuser, adding a mystical vibe to the act of spreading the scent.
The collection represents Alessi's innovative spirit and ability to transform the generally plain home objects into playful and refined design pieces.
An original history made of bold experimentation and a forward thinking attitude combined with a nonconformist, consumer oriented mindset: Alessi deepens its roots in the design sector with a solid approach to the industry which should serve as inspiration for the young rising stars and professionals in the field.
Their latest Spring/Summer 2019 Collection presents a set of pieces which reaffirm the central role of Alessi in the home & kitchenware design: a minimalist steel cutlery set by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa, a resin door stop piece Philippe Starck reinterpreting an earlier work of him from the 90s, a cold-pressed metal basket by Michel Boucquillon and Donia Maaoui inspired by natural shapes, a limited edition of the pop culture icon "Girotondo" by Stefano Giovannoni and Guido Venturini and, to celebrate the 100th year of birth of the Bauhaus, three objects by Marianne Brandt and Helmut Schulze presented in a special anniversary packaging.
June 7th, 2019 Alessi, Made in Italy, product design
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OCD, Hair-Pulling, Skin-Picking, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder are now considered OC-Spectrum Disorders. New research shows that OC-Spectrum disorders are a distinct group of illnesses.
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Knicks' Knox says 'I know that I'm a good shooter'
Feb 20 | 4:30PM
Former Knick Oakley says team is 'years' away
Knicks' Kevin Knox says 'I know that I'm a good shooter' after working on his mechanics
Interim head coach Mike Miller has seen improvements from Knox this season
By Colin Martin | Feb 20 | 4:30PM
Knicks forward Kevin Knox hasn't had an ideal second season with the team, as he's averaging just 6.8 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
Knox is excited for the second half of the season, as the Knicks are currently sevenHe's been playing only 18.3 minutes per game this season, down ten minutes from what he played during his rookie season. Since Christmas, Knox has played over 20 minutes in a game just three times.
"That's something I hope for, I don't know how with the coaches and how the minutes are going to go, but that's something I'd like," Knox said. "Just going out there, if I play ten minutes, if I play 25, 30, just going out there and leaving it all on the floor, defensively and offensively. I'm really just trying to play hard on both sides of the court."
Knox would go on to mention that he adjusted his shooting mechanics over the All-Star break, hoping to improve on his 36.8 percent shooting from the field.
"One hundred percent," Knox said. "That's something I worked on, just changing up a little mechanics on my shot a little bit. I think I'm a good shooter, percentages don't show, but I know that I'm a good shooter. People around me know that I really shoot the ball. Just little tweaks here and there to my shot that I did over All-Star break and these last two practices, and I think it feels really well. Get back into the game, get some game shots tomorrow, and the rest of the season we'll see how it goes.", as he has been coaching him since NBA Summer League in 2018.
"I can really speak for this year, just from the beginning to where's he's at, where his focus was," Miller said. "Coached him in summer league two years ago, his rookie year. Have obviously been around him and know him well. . Where as young guys see the offense as the way that they impact, and he's doing it in a lot of different ways. We're challenging him, r. Just consistently be in the right spot.
Oakley appeared on "Knicks Fan TV" podcast on Wednesday
The former Knick appeared on the "Knicks Fan TV" podcast on Wednesday and took his time out to say the Knicks should stay away from Jeff Van Gundy and Patrick Ewing in their head coaching search, while also saying the Knicks are "years" away.


Denmark is prepared to invest 1.7 billion kroner over the next four years in order to assist the embattled nation create security, stability, reform and a better future for its population.


House passes $484B relief package, including $320B for PPP loanon to infuse the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with $320 billion in funding for small-business loans.
The PPP money w a day earlier by a vote of 388-5.
The measure follows an initial $350 billion in loans that rolled out April 3, but ran out 13 days later.
The package ensures $60 billion in loans will be accessed by banks and credit unions that have $50 billion or less in assets. The measure also includes $60virus testing.
Despite the legislation's overwhelming bipartisan support, members of both parties sniped at one another, with House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-CA, blaming Democrats for the delay. "To those 4.4 million Americans who were laid off this week, Congress owes you an apology. You did not have to have that happen," he saidHouse Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-CA, took the compromise as a victory. "Republicans are voting for things I don’t think they ever thought they would vote for," she said.
The first round of funding drew fire over a number of faults. for the program just hours before the money became available. That cost even some of the biggest banks days of access to the platform. Additionally, the loan application portal suffered an hours-long outage before eventually getting an upgrade.
Demand for the loans was so great that institutions such as Bank of America initially restricted applications to existing customers. Wells Fargo, meanwhile, encouraged its surplus of applicants to try another lender. And lawsuits accused four big banks —ca — of prioritizing large loans because of their hefty processing fees rather than taklenders have continued to process applications in anticipation of the new round of funding, leading industry analysts to suspect the fresh $320 billion in loans will run out quickly.


Join the request. For me, Van Buren still looks better (can't say exactly why, I think overall graphic style with colors and models). Mad Max RW, yeah, a little bit less colors will not prevent: And I think that characters proportions should be more like in other isometric games (big guns with big head and torso). This screenshot looks pretty good even now, but I'm not sure that my eyes can look for such bright image for a long time. Anyway there are a lot of good games with bright picture (Blizzard for example), and they look great because of good feeling of color and color balance (don't know how to say it in another way; any screenshot looks like a complete painting). So, I think W2 can be bright and good-looking at the same time, like bright colors can be not irritating.


Hundreds of large tents were erected around the mosque to accommodate the visitors. Each tent carries a banner that shows the Sufi sect that manages it and the governorate it comes from.
One tent in particular, with a sign reading, "The Khalilia Sect — Giza" was quieter than all the others. It catered food and beverages for the poor and needy, but offered no music nor dhikr dancing.
"Of course not all those who are celebrating the Mulid are Sufis, many of them are Shias," said Khaled Alatfy, editor-in-chief of "The Arabic Family" newspaper, who was sitting inside the Khalilia of Giza tent. "But most of them don’t wish to be identified."
Sufism and Shia Islam share many characteristics, including the deep love and glorification of Prophet Muhammad's bloodline, Ahl al-Bayt.
"Many Shias prefer to practice their faith under the umbrella of Sufism," said Alatfy. Sufism, he said, provides a tolerant safe haven while carrying a more socially and politically acceptable label.
Hundreds of Shia were hunted, imprisoned, and persecuted under the rule of the toppled president Hosni Mubarak.
There is no law that prohibits one from being Shia, but police and prosecutors have chosen from a variety of "disrespecting religion," and "disrupting the social harmony" charges that can be stretched to fit anyone who belongs to a non acceptable faith or ideology.
Alatfy spoke in a low voice; he didn't want to attract attention. Media were not welcomed inside the tent, and photography was strictly prohibited.
Many members of this specific sect, Alatfy explained, had been arrested and subjected to constant police surveillance and harassment. In 1996, Hasan Shehata, an imam in Giza, gained notoriety for publicly preaching Shia Islam. He was frank and spoke up harshly and satirically against Sunni Islam.
It wasn't long before he, hundreds of his followers, and many who were suspected to be followers were arrested without charge under emergency law.
One of the strictly Sufi members of the sect, who wished not to be identified, said that he spent five months in prison and was summoned several times for security checks for no apparent reason.
"I had some friends who happened to be among the audience of Hasan Shehata, and that was my only crime," he said.
The agonizing past of Egyptian Shia in the past two decades is not the only reason that keeps many reluctant to speak.
Mohammad Al Hussieny, a Shia primary school teacher, grabbed from his pocket a leaflet distributed in the streets of Cairo few weeks ago. It read: "Shias are the enemy of God and the spies of Iran. They are more dangerous to the Islamic Nation than the Jews. Shias must be expelled out of Egypt."
The Salafist rise after the Arab Spring uprising in Egypt evoked an unprecedented anti-Shia wave of hatred. The new Egyptian constitution has an article that limits the interpretation of Sharia law to the sources and jurisprudence of the Sunni doctrine.
That article is viewed by Shias as a gateway to ban the celebration of Al-Sayeda Nafisa's birthday, and hundreds of similar Mulids commemorated in every corner of Egypt, and enforce more hostile policies against their freedom to express their faith.
In September 2012, the Supreme Administrative Court rejected granting a permit for Al Tahrir Party, a socialist party founded by several Shia figures, because it was "based on religious principle." This wasn’t an obstacle for the Muslim Brotherhood’s Freedom and Justice Party, nor for the Salafi Al-Nour party, both of which have strong declared Islamic affiliations.
Since Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Egypt last February, Salafist movements have initiated an ongoing campaign against Shias. They have called for marches to counter the "Iranian-Shia tide," and organized conferences about the "dangers of Shiism."
Two weeks ago, there were clashes between Salafist demonstrators and the security forces surrounding the house of the head of the Iranian mission in Cairo.
The reasons for the Salafists’ hostility are not merely religious, but also political, according to Khaled Saeed, spokesperson of the Salafi Front, one of the hardliner Sunni groups who took part in the latest anti-Shia campaign.
"Look at the east of Saudi Arabia, the south of Lebanon, and what's happening in Bahrain and Iraq. Iran spreads havoc everywhere they reach," Saaed said in a phone interview.
Saeed claims that Egyptian Shia are not the target.
"As long as they are fully integrated inside the Egyptian society, they are not an enemy,” said Saeed. “It is a different story if they tried manifesting the Iranian agenda."
Saeed asserts that some Salafist groups are using the anti-Shia rhetoric for political gains.
"It is a way of attracting more followers and strengthen[ing] their unity in front of a common enemy," he said.
Saeed added that it is possible some Salafist forces are using the Shia card to pressure the Muslim Brotherhood regime trying to normalize diplomatic relations with Iran and allow Iranian tourism, which has been suspended since the seventies.
It is hard to draw a strict line between where religious motives end and electoral strategies begin. The results are the same: the majority of Shia are keeping a low profile, and continue to practice their faith with a great deal of secrecy and caution, yet with a strong belief that their community shall survive the difficult circumstances.
"Isn't it ironic to see leaflets calling for kicking Shias out of Egypt, while they were the ones who built its capital?" asked the teacher Al Hussieny bitterly.
Cairo was built during the Fatimid Shia dynasty that ruled Egypt in the 10th century. Shrines and holy sites like that of Al-Sayeda Nafisa are spread everywhere in the historical parts of the capital and remain a source of comfort and strength to Shia and Sufis.
"We built it, we will stay in it, and so will our sons and grandsons," said Al Hussieny in a resilient tone.
KeyWords Citizen Journalism, egypt, iran, Islam, Politics, Sunnis
And here are the bad Iranians who are spreading Shiism in #Egypt #iran !!!
And here is an Iranian woman from the first Iranian tourist group in Egypt spreading Shiism in Luxor by Al Masry Al Youm camera !!
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LAURA: Are the librarians readily available for students to ask questions if they are not able to find what they need?


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My training as a ballet dancer began at a very young age.
From a small school in San Lorenzo de el Escorial I managed to enter a dance conservatory in Madrid and later I even studied ballet abroad.
With all this journey and experience, I was almost 20 years old, it was not until I arrived at the Carmina Ocaña and Pablo Savoye Ballet School that I really learned to work intelligently and appropriately for my body.
In this school a very personalized and optimal education is received for each student.
We all have very different bodies and with a good job we can all achieve the lines, strength, control, flexibility and coordination necessary to get to work in a professional ballet company; Of course, the right tools are needed for this, and Carmina and Pablo's school is where I found them.
My personal career was very long and hard until I got to work at the Northern Ballet.
On many occasions I thought that I would never achieve my dream, because I did not have the proper body and was quite old and I would not have been able to achieve it if I had not worked with these two great teachers. They motivated me and helped me psychologically and physically so that I could achieve it, improving my weak points and refining my virtues.
With a dance style that stays current and brings together the keys to give you brilliant classical technique, I don't think there is a better place to learn classical ballet.


this is that it becomes a law. If it is in the nature of artists to not conform and break the laws then in return will it be the nature of artists to break this law by making art laws?
I love laws. Law is the best measure of where we are in the world as humans. If it were not for laws we would be out killing each other on the street……But ,wait!We are out killing each other on the street!So, maybe the best thing to do with laws is to use them for what they are good for. Making others feel badly?
saying about a particular local reprobate: "Someone ort to kill him and tell God that he died!
put it into context. Call it lamb. By putting laws into the proper context, using them to benefit your own aesthetic code, they become useful and real. If they are hovering over you and you have to kowtow to them, making yourself diminutive to them, then they are no good. Are we above the law?Lord, I hope so!
laws that all artists should follow?
I mean, is that mustache real?
I didn't feel dirty. I felt like a champion…


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There’s always potential David! Thankyou and have a great week 🙏🏻
These are great observations, Karen. We can’t be in the flow if we swim upstream 🙂
It is! Glad we are practising together 🙏🏻
Wow big news that your son is moving to Australia. I would welcome them both anytime. I am in Brisbane Queensland and that is a couple of hours flight from Tasmania and Darwin. Tasmania is a beautiful part of Australia and they will love it. Darwin is so different and very hot and humid but still beautiful too. If they get to this side of Australia send me an email. I hope their travels move with ease!! Thanks Heather 💕
So true. Thanks, Karen! 🙂
Ooh, I like the Wayne Dyer quote! Reminds me of my friend who alwaysWhen in the surf, if I resist the wave, it pummels me. But if I go with it, how fun. Thanks for the reminder:).
Great quote from Wayne, so true. Going with it is definitely easier and fun! Thanks Kristine 🏄🏾🏄🏾🏊
Good question Julie. For my practice I meditate every morning and learn to sit with and accept what is going on today. Each day is different. I watch my thoughts through the day and see if I amand then pull my thoughts back again to this moment. It definitely takes time to do this easily but it really works and is always a practice ❤ I hope this helps. 🙏🏻
I think you are sad Julie because you maybe resisting your reality. As soon as you can practice accepting that reality, you will live each day the best way you can, in those conditions. Don’t try and change it in your mind or spend energy wishing it was different. See the good in everyday and in your life now exactly as it is. It’s always there to see when you focus differently. Much love to you. You have the courage within to do this. 💕
Those big waves are challenging I see my past and learn form it in the hope I make better choices for my health and well being in my future Karen. Happy Mothers day to you.
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up the road. With Young Birds first time at a new race point, it probably happens more than we think!
I do know one thing also, I am of the opinion that approaching fronts, especially the big cold ones, affect the atmospheric conditions, changing the electrostatic conditions in the air, perhaps making the true magnetic fields much more difficult to hone in on for the pigeons, creating more of a challenge for the pigeons, as they navigate towards home.
Various pigeons that orientated that side may’ve been tiring once they were that far up and it is likely that some may’ve gone down for a drink wherever they could find it. If it had been raining significantly, I don’t think it would be too hard!
Before I tell you about Neville’s pigeon and a few tips from him, I will just reiterate the point that now having negotiated this race, these pigeons will have learnt a great deal. In last year’s Futurity which I have written about a number of times on this blog I sent 9 that I thought were up for it and only 3 returned on the day. I lost one, but the other 5 turned up the next day, mainly in the morning. Many other fliers were in the same position, i.e. about a third or so of their pigeons returning on the day and the bulk of their other pigeons the next morning.
Just for the local new fliers’ encouragement, one of my second day Futurity pigeons turned out to be my best yearling and was first by itself or with others every race bar one. It won 1st Futurity Yearling from Ward and was 17th East, in the Old Bird National Christchurch last year. So be optimistic about any 2nd day pigeons from last weekend. As I’ve said, they learn a great deal from these races.
I do wonder though, in the short races, especially in Old Birds, where the pigeons have negotiated say the Raetihi liberation point quite a few times in their careers, that unless there is widespread rain or thick fog at liberation, that we should give the pigeons more experience of showery and murky weather on the return leg home. I’m not saying to let them up in rain or fog, but between the showers or a break in the fog, as Jack used to do from the toss point Naike.
Well, now to what Neville has told me about his BBH and his methods. Neville says that this Young Bird season he has gone back to a method he used with success about five years ago. Firstly the feeding. Neville feeds twice a day, an ounce to an ounce and a quarter per pigeon is hopper fed. He feeds a depurative mix which he makes himself containing 40% barley and the rest about equal parts of wheat, safflower, sunflower and sorghum. For the overnight basket races which generally basket Friday night, Neville feeds the depurative mix from race return until Wednesday night when a richer race mix is fed until basketing morning. For the two day basketing events, Neville starts the race mix on the Tuesday night. He also adds two products to the food which he purchases from Fisken’s in Pukekohe. One is a cider vinegar product and the other contains molasses, garlic and kelp. Both are liquids. He adds brewer’s yeast and stirs it all up prior to feeding and believes it does the pigeons a world of good with nice clear throats.
Neville’s pigeons don’t tend to fly that much around home during the race season and once daylight saving finished it made it difficult for Neville to exercise his pigeons. However he sends pigeons every week on the Federation training toss, usually from Whatawhata. It is generally a 50 to 60 minute fly. Neville swears by this for his pigeons. As for the Jack Longville Memorial race winner the BBH’s last race was Otaki, so she had a two week racing break with a Wednesday Federation toss the following week followed by a private Pirongia toss on the Friday and then an additional Wednesday Whatawhata toss the day before basketing. The Pirongia toss was a single up. Neville’s pigeons have single


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The study aims to investigate the intrinsic motivation among L2 in their uses of digital learning platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic. In particular, the central questions in the study are to identify the profiles of intrinsic motivation among L2 learners using digital learning platforms, determine gender differences using digital learning platforms, investigate the difference in motivation according to students’ performances, and describe the perceived enjoyment of using digital learning platforms. The study that used a questionnaire to collect data among 72 engineering students found positive intrinsic motivation utilizing the medium to learn Englishbetween gender using the digital learning platforms with intrinsic motivationt grades are associated with students’ intrinsic motivation when the teacher assigned synchronous or asynchronous classroom tasks. Yet, the present study found that publishing works in Canva and writing posts on LinkedIn were among the students’ most preferred digital learning platforms activities. The study is significant to teachers since it assists them in managing classes and discovering the uses of digital learning platforms for a conducive learning atmosphere during the pandemic. It is recommended that teachers be creative in using digital learning platforms to promote collaborative learning among learners.
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Old high school boyfriend doesn't want past relationship acknowledged
Almost 20 years ago, I was part of a large circle of friends in high school. One of the guys and I dated a couple of times in high school and then 10 years later when we were both in the same town. When I say "dated," that's all I mean, nothing more. Fast forward to today, and this old high school guy sent a "friend" request and a message saying the usual, "So how's your life these days?" I didn't accept the request, but messaged back that life was great, happily married, children, rewarding work and volunteer stuff, etc. He responded that he would appreciate it if I never told anybody, especially his wife, that we'd dated ... ever! He elaborated that he doesn't want her to know the type of guy he used to be before they married, which to me means I was "that type of girl," which is not true. She was part of this large circle and was herself dating somebody else.
Our reunion is coming up. His messages keep getting more insistent that I do not acknowledge them at the reunion. While I have no intention of bringing up the past, I do resent being told that I must lie to keep peace between him and his wife. Any ideas? -- What's Really Bothering Me?
If I had to guess, I'd say "what's really bothering" you is what you ably spelled out in your letter -- the implication that you're somebody's sketchy past. And that you've been asked to lie, which puts you on the spot. I also suspect that, 10 years ago, he was seeing both of you at the same time, though that's hardly the only reason he or she might see you as a threat.
But I don't have to guess or suspect, and you don't have to worry there's something more complicated going on. That's becauses the right thing to do.
You obviously don't feel it's right to cover for him, so don't, and reply to his latest message with those intentions: "I won't put 'Roger's Ex' on my nametag, but I won't lie, either, if somebody else brings it up." I hope he takes your polite refusal as a cue to bring more honesty to his marriage (hey -- no guffawing), but hope is as far as I'll go; that part of the problem is neither mine nor yours to solve.
The fly in the ointment is extended family and close friends who keep pressuring me to "not close myself off from love." They encourage me to date, to try to meet men. I am not a recluse. I have a very full life with lots of activities with friends and family.
I do not feel any lack by not having a man in my life. My parents asked me recently, "Do you want to spend the rest of your life alone?" After soul searching I can honestly say my answer is "Yes, happily alone." How do I tell them how happy I am without sounding preachy or defensive? How do I ask them nicely to leave the subject alone? -- Joyfully single mother
Instead, unfair though it may seem, your best bet is to summon all your patience -- and newfound lightness -- and respond to their concerns with brief, upbeat, open-ended bulletins of truth. Imagine you're a kindly alien and they're curious about this strange visitor to their paired-off world. They:You: "I hope I'm always this happy, thanks."
They: "Don't close yourself off from love!"
You: "I feel a lot of love right now, thank you." They: "You should date, try to meet men."
You: "Don't worry -- when people interest me, I spend time with them."
When this grows tiresome, too -- quickly I imagine -- trust the foundation you've laid and start answering with a smile, a "You're sweet to worry" and a crisp change of subject. While it is not as satisfying as telling busybodies to step off, being happy while also kindly and consistently denying them traction has the power to frustrate your meddlers away.