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Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie
This all-in-one mini-village is a family-friendly haven set in an idyllic corner of the Cape Peninsula
The conveniently located Imhoff Farm in Kommetjie is like a pastoral island amongst an ocean of the Cape's treasures; there are the quaint, idyllic villages of Noordhoek and Hout Bay to the west, scenic passes and warm-watered seaside towns to the east and a Natural World Heritage Site (Cape Point) to the south. But what makes the smallholding an eternally visit-worthy attraction for locals from suburbia and visitors from further afield is that it's an all-in-one hub for families where they can stop for a quick hour or indulge for an entire day.
Situated on the site of a former dairy and livestock farm, Imhoff features a conglomerate of food stores, eateries, art galleries and craft, clothing and gift shops all housed in the original stables, slave quarters and milking sheds from its past life. On any given sunny day (the farm is open seven days a week) kids and their folks can be found browsing around, frolicking about on the grassy patches or taking in the views and enjoying snacks from the Blue Water Café.
In short, the family-centric mini-village has something for every member of the family – dogs are welcome too as long as they are on a leash – and every visit is sure to reveal one of the many reasons why Imhoff Farm is a bit of a local institution.
For a start, animal-loving tykes are in for a treat: there's the Higgeldy Piggeldy Farmyard where the ducks, goats and pigs are so friendly they eagerly approach anyone who stops by (they're probably also hoping for snacks), and where little ones can get a cup of feed to give to the chickens, bunny rabbits and guinea pigs. The cute rodents are also fond of being picked up and gently loved by the girls and boys.
Next, for the non-squeamish, there's the snake park that features patterned adders and anacondas, chameleons, tiny tortoises and young crocodiles and alligators. The reptile centre also has snake shows on occasion and, for the extra daring, the handlers will take out a corn snake or big boa to hold.
Those looking for less scaly interactions can saddle up for a camel ride. The playful creatures are kept busy, especially on Saturdays and Sundays, with tykes as young as three years old keen to have a go on the humped back animals. Otherwise, there's also horse riding along Noordhoek beach that boasts excellent views of the surrounding mountains and regular sightings of local bird life, dolphins, whales and seals.
Animals aside, energetic older kids can take each other on for a friendly bout of paintballing or laser tag while peacemakers can get face painting and henna tattoos done at Precious Cargo.
The Blue Water Café is reason enough to make a stop at Imhoff Farm, not only because the word on the vlei is that this is where you can find the best pizza around, but also because the breakfasts, lunches and dinners are made with super fresh ingredients from the farm. Plus, they have a kiddie's menu with treats like pizza, mac 'n' cheese and fish strips and chips to satisfy the fussiest of little stomachs. The eatery is set up in the original old homestead and boasts stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, Hout Bay and the nearby marshland from the back lawn. The backyard also features a playground with an enchanting tree house and slide that will help the tots expend their seemingly boundless energy.
If you're not in the mood for a sit-down meal but need something sweet to keep the grumpies at bay, the Free Range Farm Shop has delicious homemade treats – from baked goods to ice-cream – to snack on (you can also sit down for a more substantial lunch at the Free Range Coffee Shop next door). Not to mention, the sweet-toothed tykes will absolutely love Chocolat, a paradise housed in the former wheat silo that's stocked with chocolates of all kinds as well as toffees, jellies and biscuits.
Moms and dads can score some awesomely cute clothes and accessories for their offspring at several of the quaint little shops on the farm. Peekaboo has new and second-hand gear for babies, toddlers and kids up to eight years old as well as adorable costumes, little people furniture, dolls and ballet outfits. Not to mention, there is a vintage clothing co-op, Rummage, where trendy teens (on their way to becoming hip hipsters) can score one-of-a-kind pieces.
Precious Cargo is another one for the older kids. Here they can find funky gear, like handmade quirky gifts, chandeliers made from recycled glass, musical instruments, hula hoops, tie-dye clothing and more.
And lastly, everyone will enjoy a browse through the second-hand book shop and curio shops (there are various art and craft stores on site), and even if they don't end up taking anything home, they'll at least enjoy a feast for the eyes.
Here's a short summary of everything on offer at the farm:
Tip: Imhoff Farm is a great venue for a kids party, and with plenty of space, food and fun activities on hand, parents don't have to worry about a thing. Contact the Blue Water Café for more information. Also, the farm has great adults-only things to do for moms and dads looking for a bit of a break.
The bill: Entry to the farm is free; however, various activities have fees attached.
Opening Hours: Imhoff Farm is open seven days a week. Visit Imhofffarm.co.za to find out opening hours for individual business.
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It's been a while since the last time I put up a pen review, but I'm hoping to publish a couple tonight – another two Chinese pens that fit into the 'classic' black-and-gold slot that seems to be so common. Both pens were provided to me free, in return for an impartial review, by Kevin at JustWrite Pens (www.JustWrite.com.au).
According to the JustWrite website, the Classic 717 is manufactured by Shanghai BAOER Stationery – which is a little odd, given the striking resemblance of this pen to two of the better-known offerings by rival company, Jinhao. It's an attractive pen in its own right, though.
Appearance & Design –Jinhao x750 styling, with x450 trim
The first thing you'll notice, if you place the Classic 717 side-by-side with its 'cousins', is how closely it resembles the x750, at least in terms of its overall shape. A sleek, cigar-shaped pen, with a large branded band at the junction between cap and barrel.
From top to bottom: Jinhao x750, Classic 717, Jinhao x450
The main difference, until you uncap the pen (more on this later!) is the colour of the trim. Here the Classic 717 more closely resembles the x450 – mostly gold-coloured, although in a nice touch the clip is a gold-chrome duotone.
Construction & Quality – A well-made pen
As with the Jinhao pens, it's hard to fault the construction of the pen. I know Jinhao has some quality control issues, but the basic design of the pens are pretty good, and they feel substantial in the hand. The same is true for the Classic 717 – the body and cap are made of metal (brass?), and covered in a black lacquer that seems fairly scratch resistant; while the grip section and feed and cartridge converter are reasonably sturdy plastic.
Weight & Dimensions – Weighty – but a good size
The Classic 717 weighs about 40g with inked-up cartridge converter – or 25g uncapped. So it's not a lightweight pen, but I didn't find it too heavy to write with.
Capped, the pen is about 141mm long, or 124 uncapped. It's not really designed to post, and would be over 160mm if you tried to do so. The diameter of the pen barrel along most of its length is around 13.5mm, while the grip section tapers from 11mm at its widest to around 10mm near the nib. For me, anything under 10mm is getting a little slender , so this pen was a good 'fit' for me. The grip section is a little more tapered than for the Jinhao x750, and the plastic has a shinier finish.
Nib & Performance – A fairly wet, broad pen
When you uncap the pen, you find the most obvious difference between this pen and the Jinhaos: the nib is somewhat smaller, maybe a #5 (?) compared to the Jinhao #6's. It's also gold-plated around the edges, but chrome-plated in the centre, with fairly simple scrolling, a single Chinese character and the word 'Classic' inscribed towards the centre. I like the #6 nibs in the Jinhao pens (and the fact that you can easily buy replacements!), but I didn't feel that the smaller nib was out of proportion for the pen. Perhaps it helps that the grip section is that little bit more tapered than on the x750.
Comparison: Jinhao x450 (top) vs Classic 717 nib (bottom)
The performance of the nib was not exactly stellar straight out of the box (well, plastic sleeve) – I had some hard starts, and the flow was a little inconsistent. This was easily fixed, though, by giving the nib a good rinse, and flossing the tines with brass sheets for good measure. The nib lays a fairly broad line – broader than the Jinhao pens I've been constantly referencing – though I'd probably still call it a 'broad medium' rather than a 'broad'. My handwriting is fairly small, so I tend to prefer finer nibs – but if you find the Jinhao nibs a little too narrow for your taste, this might be a good alternative to try out.
Filling System & Maintenance– Non-Standard Cartridges Converter
The pen comes supplied with a cartridge converter, and I confess I didn't notice this at first that its aperture is non-standard – but when I tried to swap in a standard international converter, I discovered it wouldn't fit! I don't know why Baoer would do this, but it appears that this pen is designed to take Parker-style cartridges. No big deal, I guess, especially if you only intend to use the supplied converter – but for me it's always a bit of a disadvantage when a Chinese pen requires the use of proprietary cartridges.
Cost & Value/Conclusion – A pretty good pen, for a reasonable price
The Classic 717 is a solid pen, that writes well and lays down a nice broad line of ink. It'll suit those who like a more substantial pen, and like to lay lots of ink on the page. You'll pay a little more for it, though – at least on the JustWrite website – it's AU$22.95 compared with AU$11.90 or AU$13.90 for the comparable Jinhao pens.

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She studied in Tasmania, her native land, and after going to university for several years she turned over a new leaf and discovered tattooing.
She travelled all over the world, enriching her cultural background, and then finally settled down in London, where she's currently living and working. Her name is Hanna – Flowers – and many folks are familiar with the gorgeous female portraits she creates. Yet in this interview she tells us how, in general, she fancies all things feminine, soft, voluptuous, and ornate.
This interview was originally published on Tattoo Life.
Hannah, what kind of women do you portray in your pieces?
I like to portray a variety of different people, something that relates to my individual clients. Some of my most common themes related to this subject are the femme fatale, and Mother Nature, who might be calm, sad, or tragic.
Why have you focused on this subject in particular?
I think images of people are the easiest thing to relate to, and I find it's the best and quickest way to get the meaning and emotion of the piece across. They are also a lot of fun to do.
Which women from art history inspire and appear in your works, and how do you choose to reinterpret them?
I like Botticelli, Rubens, and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. I prefer subjects that are soft and feminine, voluptuous and ornate. I've done a series of pieces inspired by Monet, Van Gogh and Klimt. I don't ever copy the pieces outright, but try to meld the style or a piece of the painting with my usual style. I think it's a nice exercise for me to learn from historical artists, and it's also nice for my clients to have a unique tattoo that celebrates the artists they are fans of.
Technically speaking, your tattoos recall paintings: what devices do you implement so that your pieces last over time?
I always use quite traditional bold outlines, and lots of black. To this I add a range of softer colours inspired by classical oil painting techniques, so that even within those lines there's a soft look to the skin.
What adjectives would you use to describe the attitude and style of the women you portray?
As I draw, I like to imagine a story and personality for each one of them. I like it when my clients give me free reign in general, but also give me some adjectives which define the woman being portrayed: brave, strong, tragic, romantic, stoic, or evil.
Why did you choose London as a base?
I love my home, but it's very small and very far away from the rest of the world. It's a tiny island at the end of the earth! London has been the perfect place to base myself to travel and see the rest of the world. Plus the tattoo scene in this city is so amazing!
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also did you know azalea honey is poisonous i did not know that
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- 1,156 words (if poetry, lines) long
For this week's Friday Fictionette I would have really liked to get a photo of an azalea hedge densely populated with brilliant blossoms in all different colors, but, for one, I'm not currently living anywhere particularly azalea-rich, and two, it's the wrong time of year. I suppose I could have scoured the internet for something appropriate. A cursory search found me a lot of exceedingly docile azalea bushes, nothing that stood a chance at representing the titular maze, and besides, there were generally people in front of them. For example.
Anyway, I ended up taking a close-up of my heap of squash vines out on the balcony. No, they are not fierce thorn vines that might guard your garden gate. And yes, if you look closely, you can see between the leaves the blue plastic of the Rubbermaid-type storage bin I used for a planter. Whatever. Don't look too closely. It's all about the lush abundance of the foliage, OK?
As Fictionettes go, this one endured bit more revision than most. The end and the beginning were present from the first, but the journey between them needed some reshaping. And so it was done, and so it is now ready for subscribers/Patrons to download and enjoy. The first few paragraphs are available as an enticing excerpt here, on Wattpad, and on Patreon in my Activity Feed.
Now I am about to collapse under the sheer weight of the sushi I ate for dinner. We had friends in from out of town on the occasion of the Great American Beer Festival, which visit traditionally must include a pilgrimage to Sushi Zanmai, which pilgrimage generally involves eyes being bigger than stomachs. We left nothing on our plates, which means I've now got nothing left to stay upright with.
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New year, new bank resolutions: Regulations of the past and future
4 January 2019
As of 1 January, the UK's largest banking groups are expected to have ring-fenced their retail banking activities from their investment activities. This reform, introduced in the Financial Services (Banking Reform) Act 2013, is intended to protect retail customers from losses banks incur as a result of riskier activities, such as investment banking, and is just one element in the still unfolding regulatory response to the global financial crisis of 2007-09.
The framework for the regulation of banks is a complex one, and more so since the crisis. New UK legislation and EU regulations and directives have been adopted, internationally active banks must comply with Basel III, and large global systemically important banks (G-SIBS) are subject to additional requirements. A Financial Stability Board has also been established by the G20, with a mandate to promote global financial stability by coordinating the work of financial authorities and standard-setting bodies.
Looking back
The global financial crisis did not, however, usher in a fundamental change of approach to bank regulation, the post-crisis approach is really a continuation of that which has prevailed since the 1970s. Since then, bank regulation has become increasingly codified, formal, characterised by elaborate regulatory and supervisory structures and detailed, technically-complex rules. The political economist Steven K. Vogel pointed out that it has been a period of liberalisation coupled with various forms of reregulation, replacing informal rules with legal ones and tacit rules with codified ones. In the banking sector at least, there are no signs that this trend will abate.
Paradoxically, this approach to regulation has coincided with a further trend: from the 1970s, the banking system has become less stable, certainly in comparison with the 25-30 years after the Second World War; Laeven and Valencia have put the number of banking crises globally from 1970-2011 at 147. Interestingly, between 1946 until 1971, the banking system was very stable but the regulatory framework was less dependent upon codified forms of regulation, with both 'soft law' and self-regulation playing prominent regulatory roles.
The future
In the context of the UK's departure from the European Union, it is timely to explore the regulatory framework for UK banking.
It would be easy for such an exploration to become a conversation between technocrats focused on the minutiae of regulation. Instead, what is actually required is an exploration of the principles which should guide and underpin the regulatory framework for banks in a democratic society. A conversation of this nature will enable resistance and ease the pressure for the UK to engage in a bank regulatory 'race to the bottom'.


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Ducks' Fowler, Find Your Grind announce new partnership
On the ice, Cam Fowler spent the 2017-18 season continuing his growth as a veteran leader on the Anaheim Ducks' blue line.
Off the ice, though, he felt something was still missing.
"I felt maybe I wasn't as involved in the community as I could have been, and the kids playing hockey means a lot to me," he said.
Armed with a new long-term contract – and the security it brings a player – Fowler and his longtime girlfriend, Jasmine Maggard, honed in on how to give more to the community.
"We've always been very passionate about youth in this community, and it's been fun for us to watch the development of hockey in Southern California," Maggard said. "We said, 'You know what? We really want to get involved in this.' It felt right, and honestly, that's how it was born."
Just days before training camp began at The Rinks-Anaheim ICE, Fowler and Maggard unveiled their new charitable program, C4Kids, a program that will provide youth with opportunities to learn, play and love hockey. Fowler's passion for hockey inspired him to create C4Kids as a platform to feature a variety of activities for children and their families to enjoy and grow their love for the sport.
The two joined with Nick Gross, founder of Find Your Grind, and his wife, Natasha, to announce the program. The Find Your Grind hockey scholarship program, announced recently in conjunction with C4Kids, is designed for children with the passion to play hockey who are in need of financial assistance.
"We're trying to help youth figure out who they are, where they're going and how to get there," Gross said. "The how to get there part is the thing most organizations don't talk about, don't touch. We're trying to create real, tangible moments and experiences that help kids get there. Whether that's through curriculum we've created in high schools, live events or foundational things we're doing today."
Participants hit the ice for a morning of drills, unaware of the surprise waiting in the Ducks locker room. After the drills and celebrations ended, Fowler reflected on the opportunity to give back.
"Personally, we wanted to sink our teeth into something that was important to us, but we didn't want to jump into it," he said. "We wanted it to be thoughtful, something that meant a lot to us. The Ducks helped us with this and the C4Kids. They made it easy for us, and we're looking forward to what the future holds."
"Cam and I have been together since we were 17 years old, so I've watched him develop as a player," Maggard said. "When we came to California, it was really interesting because there's so much development as a child who plays hockey – or any sport – for that matter. I think children really learn through playing, and it's something that clicked for Cam and I one day. This is going to be something great."
The Ducks stress the need to give back, a directive beginning with owners Henry and Susan Samueli. Maggard noted how this impacted the decision to create C4Kids.
"We've only ever been in Anaheim, but I'm very certain in saying Anaheim, the Anaheim Ducks Foundation and the Anaheim Ducks as a team do so much for the community," she said. "It's been such a good support for us and such a good inspiration for us as well."
The pair also surprised participants with a special announcement – a suite at several Ducks games this season, where they'll watch Fowler and spend some time with him and Maggard following the game.
"I just saw the joy on a lot of the kids; I saw the smiles," Fowler said. "They looked like they were having fun. It's great, too, because it's a different range of ages. There's kids from 5-15, all different sorts of skill levels. Getting to fist bump with all the kids, celebrating their goals, that's all stuff I loved to do as a kid, too."
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— Anaheim Ducks Staff
(March 4, 2019)


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I try hard not to be an old lady!
By which I mean, I work at staying open to the changing world around me, making it a point to view the world with interest even in the midst of amazement. I take care to refrain from criticizing change just because it is . . . well, change. Just because the world has come to be so different from the one I grew up in.
My daughter, my daughter-in-law, my grandchildren, younger friends, all keep guiding me gently through multiple bewilderments. Especially my daughter. Especially the bewilderments that come with social media.
I am on social media primarily because my presence there reminds my readers that I'm not dead, that I'm still producing those rather old-fashioned things call books. Truth be told, though, one of the marks of my old-ladyness is that other people do my posting for me, a service I am grateful for.
But occasionally I do post something myself, especially birthday greetings. It's one of the pleasures of social media to be reminded of birthdays and to be able to send my greetings so simply. I've even learned how to pull up a pretty background to accompany my Happy Birthdays. And the first time I managed to do that, I can tell you I was proud!
Standing so far outside today's popular culture has its hazards, though, and every now and then those hazards catch up with me. Recently, when I sat down at my computer, Facebook reminded me that it was my son-in-law's birthday. Of course! I thought. And I fired off a Happy Birthday. Then I went looking for a background to highlight my message to someone I care about.
I found one. The world in which the images float is brown, but not an unattractive brown. And perhaps, I noted, brown is more fitting for a man—in a very traditional way—than the usual pastels. The floating images against this backdrop are brown, too. They look like a cross between Hershey's kisses and the curly top of a soft-serve ice cream cone.
Perfect! I said to myself. Everybody loves chocolate!
And I clicked my greeting into life and went on about my morning.
Until my daughter called. "Did you know," she said, "that you sent poop emojis to Terry for his birthday?"
No. Of course, I didn't know.
And then, to add insult to injury, I had to ask her to take time out of her busy morning to walk me through the process of deleting my well-intended message!
Sometimes old-ladyness is just what it is, no matter how hard I try.
And how grateful I am to have a daughter to watch over and rescue me!


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I never believed I'd be writing another one of these posts so soon. Just last year I wrote my mom's and now here I am, writing my best friend's. I'm not a big fan of that term, "best friend," because I think it gets overused and people throw it around too easily. It doesn't do justice to the relationship Christina and I had.
As I've mentioned before, she and I have been best friends for 23 years. We met because we lived across the street from one another and our moms pushed us to be friends because we were similar in age (she had just turned 8 and I was about to turn 7). We were an unlikely duo because we were so different: she was always a chatterbox and the life of the party, and I was quiet and reserved. But, we made it work and we were inseparable until she moved away right after she graduated 8th grade. Even then, her family only moved 30 minutes away and we still talked on the phone for hours everyday and saw each other for sleepovers most weekends. We went on vacations with each other's family and became so much more than friends. We really did become sisters.
Around 7am on June 5, 2005, I was woken up by a phone call from Christina's stepmom. I let it go to voicemail because I was half-asleep and it didn't register that if she was calling that early on a Sunday, it must be something important. I listened to the message and couldn't believe what I was hearing: Christina had had a diving accident, she was in the ICU, and they thought that if she lived she would be confined to a wheelchair for the rest of her life. I shot out of bed and ran downstairs and woke up my mom. I made her listen to the message because I really thought I heard wrong. She confirmed it, so I called my boyfriend and told him to come over and pick me up because we had to go to the hospital. When we got there, we were met by her stepmom who told us that Christina had some movement in her left hand, but that was about it below her shoulders. I remember thinking that at least she could still paint. She took me into the room and I saw her lying there, wrapped up like a mummy in the hospital blankets, only her face showing through. I was terrified to touch her for fear of hurting her, so I just stood there looking at her and we talked about random things. I distinctly remember looking up at the window and wondering how the sun could possibly be shining so brightly on such a horrible day.
Long story short, Christina went through hell during the next several months in rehab and ended up in a nursing home full of other people with spinal cord injuries and other neurological conditions. She lived there for almost 2 years and hated every second of it. I tied to visit her as much as possible, usually everyday, but it wasn't enough. She worked extremely hard to get out of there and into her own apartment again (with a roommate and nursing care).
She seemed much happier when she got her own space and was able to set her own schedule instead of having to rely on the schedule set forth by the facility. My husband and I went down to visit her often (about 45 minutes away), usually ordering in food and watching movies or just hanging out and talking. We would usually sleep over, putting together a makeshift bed on the floor of her room. I felt like these nights provided a break for her roommate because I could get up with her and help her in the middle of the night with repositioning her legs and arms, getting her a sip of water, wiping the hair out of her face, scratching itches, and other things that all of us usually take for granted.
Christina never wanted to go out because she was self-conscious about her wheelchair and was nervous about what people would think. She had low self-esteem her entire life, something which I have never been able to figure out because she's always been gorgeous and had her choice of boyfriends. If we did go out after her accident, it was usually to the movies, mostly because I think she felt safe and anonymous in the dark theater. I always wanted to push her to get out more because I thought the more she did it, the easier it would get. At the same time, I never wanted to push too much because her argument of "you don't know what it's like" was a pretty solid one. As crazy as it sounds, from the first time I saw her in the hospital up until a few weeks ago, I would feel incredibly guilty for even standing or walking around in front of her because I knew those were incredibly basic things she could no longer do.
During her time in rehab, she worked on learning how to draw and paint with her mouth. She was resistant at first because she didn't want to have to compromise, but I think she realized pretty quickly that it was better than nothing. She loved art and knew she wanted to be an art teacher ever since she was 11 years old. When we used to play together when we were little, she would often create art projects for me to complete and she would play the "art teacher." Once she moved into the nursing home, she wanted to try painting, so her dad brought her supplies and canvas. I remember my husband (boyfriend at the time) and I set everything up for her in the cafeteria and helped her paint her first mouth painting.
Over the past couple of years, her health started to deteriorate. She got a bedsore in 2007 or 2008 that left her bedbound for several months, and she was never the same after that. For at least the past couple of years her autonomic dysreflexia became a daily problem, causing her fevers, chest pain, nerve pain throughout her entire body, chills, cold sweats, and more. Taken alone, these symptoms seem manageable, and I believe they are to an able-bodied person, but I can't imagine how awful they made her feel on top of everything else.
Last year, when my mom was going through chemotherapy, she mentioned at one point that she didn't want to continue because it was killing her. This broke my heart because I was in denial and not ready to admit that my mom was not going to get better. I mentioned this to Christina and she started crying and asked if I would be angry with my mom if she decided to stop treatment. Then I started crying and told her that I would respect her decision but I would feel like she was giving up. I knew then that she was asking not only about my mom but about herself as well.
She told me in the spring of 2011 that she was going to start refusing antibiotics and let nature take it's course if she got sick. She said she was tired of suffering and living a life that she felt was inhumane and compromised. She said that she wasn't sure how much longer she could do it, and then proceeded to tell me about all the research she had done about her right to die. In the summer, she told me that she decided October 1st would be the last day she would eat or drink. It was scheduled to be the last day of her Disney World trip with her mom, sister, and Jimmy. She stuck to her word and stopped eating on October 1st as planned. She continued to take small sips of water as instructed by her doctor and care team, in order to swallow her pain medications. Something that she expected to take two weeks ended up taking exactly two months.
On December 1, 2011 at 9:30 am, I got a phone call from her little sister in Alaska. I immediately knew why she was calling, considering it was about 4:30am her time. I walked out into the hallway and sat down and listened to her tell me that Christina passed away just a few minutes ago. I started crying and couldn't breathe and didn't know what to do or say. I remember calling my husband and I think all I said was, "Kiki called" and he said "Oh, no." I got in my car and drove home and then we went down to her apartment to be with her family.
Even though I saw it happen, and even though I saw her lying there after she passed, I still can't believe it. Part of me has been mourning her since her accident because our friendship changed so drastically then, but I really never thought I would lose her so soon. She was supposed to my future children's Godmother. They were going to call her Aunt Christina. Now they will never know her or my mom except through stories and pictures. We were supposed to grow old together and travel and she was supposed to become a famous artist.
Christina, I will miss you every day for the rest of my life. I know you're up there dancing around and not suffering anymore, and for that I am grateful. You will forever be my very best friend and no one will ever replace you. You were the kindest, most beautiful, selfless, caring, funniest, giving, amazing person I have ever had the honor of knowing. Thank you for always being there for me and for being the best friend a girl could ever ask for. Lylas always, Er


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intégrité du travail qui relie
Pour ceux qui aimeraient proposer des exercices du travail qui relie dans un autre cadre
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from newsletter Joanna Macy 2010 - www.joannamacy.net
One of the concerns with the Work That Reconnects relates to wide-spread borrowing of its interactive exercises to use them in other settings. A number of them are often taken separately and inserted into other programs, classes and curricula as an enlivening change from the usual lecture format. Desiring to share the Work, I have, from the very begining, offered it as a "give-away," establishing no conditions or credentials for its use; but recently I worry. Is the Work That Reconnects in danger of being dismembered or trivialized when its exercises are taken out of context and often conducted in an abbreviated fashion? Do I or we, who know the depth and full range of the Work, have a responsibility to protect its integrity? And how?
These questions led us to ask what, specifically, is essential to the Work That Reconnects. What elements ensure its integrity? Which features and assumptions are basic to its transformational power? The answers we found at a facilitators retreat at San Damiano in California coincide strikingly with the conclusions reached at a recent facilitators' training in Oxfordshire in the UK. To summarize:
Two elements of the Work That Reconnects are essential to its purpose and efficacy: one is philosophical, the other methodological. The recognition of the interconnected nature of reality constitutes our basic, rock bottom premise. The Work That Reconnects is grounded in the radical interdependence of all things, as affirmed in a new paradigm science and deep ecology, as well as Buddhist, Taoist and indigenous wisdom traditions. Equally necessary to the Work is the distinctive way it unfolds. It is an inherently dynamic process, mapped and experienced as a spiral embracing four stages. It is a spiral rather than a cycle, because the unfolding stages do not repeat themselves, so much as yield fresh and often deeper understandings each time around. If the Work That Reconnects were a tree, the spiral would be its sap--keeping it upright, alive and whole from its roots to the tips of its leaves.
Now, if and as we agree to honor these essential features, we can, with integrity, offer a separate exercise (such as the Milling or the Truth Mandala or a Deep Time exercise), so long as we do the following: (1) convey how it reflects the radical interdependence of all life, (2) allow it the prescribed time, and (3) present it within the context of the Spiral. We can do that in our introductory comments and instructions and follow-up remarks. Indeed, some of the best teaching happens in the process of facilitating an exercise.


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Overcoming the obstacles to teaching children how to read and how to enjoy reading
Aviva Shapiro - book worm !!
Ever since I can remember myself, I have loved to read. As a child, it was a way to enter another world. I used to come to the dinner table and read under the table as I couldn't put the book down. Later as a teen, I continued wolfing down books even when my mother was angry with me for not doing other things. One of the most difficult problems I had to face as a new immigrant was not having access to English books, as I was living in the North far from any English speaking community. Now as an adult, books are a constant in my life and I can't go to sleep without one next to my bed. Therefore, it's not surprising that I want my students to learn to love books as I do. Thus, the frustration of having to convince them to pick up a book has led me to take a long hard look at why kids don't read today.
There are a myriad of reasons children read less today even in their mother tongue. Of course, one of the reasons is the TV. Although TV has its positive aspects if used correctly, most kids spend way too many hours in front of it unsupervised. Another more entertaining invention is the computer with its many games and Internet with its chat. So If our children aren't in front of the TV, they are on the computer playing games or "chatting" with friends.
Over the years books have fallen to the side. It is much easier to watch something passively than have to work a bit to be entertained. Moreover, it is work to read. Especially when many children don't have the skills to read well enough to do it easily. Anything that is difficult for us will be put off or rejected.
Reading is a skill, which everyone must have to survive in this world, and knowing how to read in English is a skill that is no longer useful only for English speakers. English has become the lingua franca of the world and without knowing how to read in English, survival in the world is going to be very difficult.
However, there are numerous obstacles in teaching our pupils how to read. One obstacle is that too many of our pupils do not know how to read skillfully in their mother tongue. (Whether it be Hebrew or Arabic). This is a very difficult obstacle to overcome. For if the pupils are not able to read well in their mother tongue, they lack many skills that they could transfer to learning to read in English.
Another obstacle is that when learning to read in English, many children become frustrated as they haven't been exposed to enough spoken language (Although some kids have a wonderful grasp of English today just by watching TV - quite often cartoons!!! ). They may learn satisfactorily how to decode the letters and maybe even pronounce the words correctly, but they don't understand what they are reading since their vocabulary is poor, due to not having heard enough of the language. This in turn makes the whole process boring for them and they therefore lose interest (who can blame them !!). This may be because very few teachers read aloud to their students. In my opinion, children who are learning a second language (in this case English) need to hear it a lot before they begin to learn to read. The actual process of decoding is mechanical and many kids learn this skill, but never go on to read well in the sense that they have no idea what they are reading. Moreover, often they get so discouraged that they just give up. Nobody likes doing something which frustrates them.
Now let's discuss more practical things which need to be done in a second language English class in Israel to improve our students reading skills, to help them read better and hopefully even learn to enjoy reading!!
First and foremost, children should be read to in English from a young age. If it is now popular to begin teaching English early (first grade), than have the teachers read aloud every week for at least a period of 20 minutes (or more, depending on the pupils age). Teachers need to read aloud and then check what the kids have understood. Obviously, when teaching the younger learners, books should have pictures. Perhaps in the primary grades, the teacher can read books in English, which the kids know in Hebrew, thus making the material more comprehensible. Reading aloud should be done all the way through high school. I tell my students that by listening to stories they work on many skills such as correct pronunciation, not to mention listening skills (and not to mention the pleasure of hearing a good 'yarn').
I have learned that most kids love being read to. When they have the text in front of them, it helps them focus and improves their understanding. However, this is for the older students rather than the younger ones
Reading aloud to young pupils will gradually teach them not only how to pronounce words, but to learn to focus and to build a vocabulary of words for silent reading. Our long-term goal is to teach them read silently and well!! Reading well means that they can understand what they are reading, enjoy it and then ultimately be able to respond to questions about it.
As English teachers, we face an extremely difficult task. We are expected in a short period of time to bring our students from a level of non-readers to a fairly high level of reading. This is a difficult task in the sense that most kids only begin to learn to read English in either third or fourth grade. Some may have been exposed to hearing English earlier depending on where they live while for others English is truly a foreign language. For this most difficult task of teaching reading, we are given between 3 to 4 hours a week. !!!! To me this is intolerable and I am actually amazed that so many kids learn to read in spite of the little time allotted them in school. Imagine if we had more time what we could accomplish.
In these 3 or 4 hours, beginning in 3rd grade, teachers are supposed to teach kids how to decode in an alphabet which is in no way similar to their native tongue, then build up a vocabulary of words, not to mention understand the grammatical structure of the language.
What disturbs me is that all kids begin studying mathematics in first grade, are given many more hours throughout the years and still very few reach the highest level. Imagine if we were given more hours in elementary and junior high (4th - 8th grade), we would then have time to do more reading aloud, more silent reading, and provide more exposure to the language .
Research from the USA shows us that even when it's their native tongue, teaching reading is far from successful. Why do many children have trouble reading? It may be that reading is not taught very well. Part of the problem is that schools focus on teaching "reading" but not "understanding." What's the difference? It is rather difficult to imagine what it would mean to teach reading without teaching understanding. It doesn't even seem possible. And, if you want to succeed, it isn't.
Still, this hasn't stopped the schools from trying. Reading instruction in school tends to revolve around the mechanics of reading like syllables and prefixes. Learning how to decode individual syllables is different than learning how to understand. Understanding is the reason we read. We read because we want to learn something or be entertained. But, if we don't understand what we read, there is no point in reading.
"Learning the mechanics of reading just isn't much fun. Learning to understand better would be fun, but that is not what we teach."
What this tells us is that we need to focus on meaning early on rather than just decoding. Obviously, the students need to know how to decode and pronounce the words but if we spend too much time on this without incorporating understanding we will not reach many of our pupils.
So what can be done? How can we overcome the obstacles? Well I would love to see more hours given to the teaching of English in Elementary school but this clearly isn't enough. It isn't enough because the teachers who teach them must be qualified teachers who are confident enough regarding their own English to speak and read aloud to the children. As it is today, taking the Homeroom teachers and asking them to expose kids for 30 minutes a week to words and songs is simply not enough (and probably not very effective either)!
In the past there were videos made only in English for the teaching of English. Even though they were often silly, they really did help expose the kids to well spoken English. Today we don't need educational TV videos or DVDs as the market is so full of them. We can just choose from what is available and start exposing kids from the age of 4 and 5 to hearing English. If every kindergarten got a budget for English DVDs and kids started watching and hearing English shows from this age, we'd probably see a different picture when they arrived in school and began to learn to read. I know that this is not the only way, but it could be ONE way to begin.
Other ways of course, as I stated earlier, would be just reading aloud to the kids as much as possible (the more the better). This is something we can do today in all our classes.
As it is today, in high schools we are frustrated by our kids not wanting to read on their own in English, as they simply have not learned that reading can be pleasurable They have never or rarely been exposed to reading for fun, enjoyment and so forth.
Story telling is an ancient art which possibly, if reinstated, might help us overcome some of the obstacles in teaching reading.
In conclusion, what is left for us to do today, until the Ministry makes changes, is to expose our kids to as much English as possible. We must promote the use of DVDs in English, of reading aloud to kids in English and exposure to the language as much as we can in all sectors of the country, as soon as possible.
In addition, we need to train more teachers in the instruction of reading. I haven't touched on this but it's a very real obstacle today. Fewer and fewer teachers really understand the mechanics of reading. A solid program of reading methodology needs to be implemented. This is for both the teaching of English but also for the teaching of reading in the childrens' mother tongue.
We have a lot of work to do but we mustn't let books become obsolete. So let's band together and persevere.
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My name is Mia and I am an Alternative Therapist who helps people in pain and discomfort achieve a life free from pain, so they can live the life they want, doing the things they love PAIN FREE.
Correcting, Connecting and Rebalancing Body, Mind, and Soul.
I started up as a part-time business on 1st August 2014 while working at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as a Care Manager. I have worked in a variety of health and care settings for 20 years, initially qualifying as a Social Worker with BA(Hons) in Social Sciences with Diploma in Social Work, COSCA Certificate in Counselling skills and INSYT Foundation Certificate in Systemic Family Therapy. I then developed an interest in complementary therapies, which I found complimented the work I was doing with young people and adults suffering from not only the physical aspects of pain but also the emotional and psychological effects of trauma, abuse and loss.
I am now qualified in a range of therapies when pulled together assist people in releasing blockages in the human system that maintain pain and suffering, including correcting misalignments in the joints and the spine. Misalignments in the vertebrae can cause a number of conditions in the body that appear unrelated like sciatica, cramps, IBS, circulation, heart issues, anxiety, bladder and intestinal issues to name but a few that can be alleviated by realigning the physical structure of the body.
Like many therapists, my grounding started in the natural therapies of Reiki and Indian Head Massage. Gaining a deep understanding of the incredible effects of energy medicine and the power of the mind with its potential to heal us from all manners of pain and discomfort.
I use a combination of manual therapy, to realign and rebalance the skeletal structure sound therapy to reprogramme deeper cellular memory, massage techniques, talking therapies, play therapy techniques and energy medicine, taking a holistic approach to healing body mind and soul.
Everybody's journey is unique, therefore the approach taken to address issues has to be tailored to meet those individual needs. Consideration is taken into what prevents a person's mind and body from releasing not just the pain but the ongoing suffering, held in the deeper cellular memory. This holistic approach brings people to a place where they find themselves on the journey to being liberated from the pain.
Living a pain-free life is a statement I love to hear after my clients have experienced the transformation that occurs following treatment. One of my clients Keith said he felt like a new man afterwards. I was pleased to hear that people felt at ease in my presence and amazed at the way they felt when they have completed their treatment. They feel better and more positive about themselves and their future.
I now feel like a new person after being in pain for over 8 years.
People are also noticing that I am standing and walking much better even my own GP commented!
Had a very cosy, relaxing Reiki session and Mia is so lovely. Feel more chilled than I have in ages. Highly recommend.
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Next week is one of my favorite industry conferences, Enterprise Connect. The Five9 team is headed to sunny Orlando, Florida to join industry leaders at the premier event for emerging technologies such as the cloud, team collaboration and communications of the future. The Five9 team is looking forward to showcasing our intelligent engagement workflow, which creates personalized experiences for your customers.
If you are attending the conference and expo at the Gaylord Palms, here are 10 things you can do with Five9 at Enterprise Connect 2018:
1. Attend a panel discussion: Five9's SVP Global Enterprise Sales, Jim Nystrom will moderate a discussion with panel members from Teladoc, Rocketloans, and Microsoft Dynamics 365, to hear how their organizations are embracing digital transformation and the steps they are taking to make it a reality.Title: Delivering Personalized Experiences through Digital Transformation: Real World Stories on How to Get There
Time: 1:00pm – 1:45pm
Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
Location: Osceola 1 2. Listen to a Contact Center Executive panel hosted by a renowned industry analyst: Five9's VP Product Innovation and Strategy, Jim Hickey will join industry analyst Sheila McGee-Smith, who will lead a Q&A panel discussion with executives from the contact center market.
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Title: Enterprise Case Studies: How We Made Our Contact Center Upgrade Decision
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- "Randall Milkie is undone. Gone. This body is moved by the Spirit of the Goat."
- —Randall Milkie[src]
Randall Milkie was a custodian and the original Spirit of the Goat.
Randall Milkie was a custodian and borderline out-patient. Both detectives Harvey Bullock and Dix had previously encountered the Goat killer and presumed him dead. However, Dr. Marks brought the Goat back by subjecting Milkie to hypnotherapy. He was treated by Dr. Marks in hypnotherapy, but was hypnotized (without his knowledge) into becoming the Spirit of the Goat. As the Spirit of the Goat, he murdered several of Gotham's wealthier citizens' first-born children. Soon after murdering his latest victim Shelly Lawson, Randall Milkie was tracked down by Detectives Bullock and Dix. After using a trap to cripple Dix, Randall Milkie was killed by Bullock.[1]
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Increased log exports are the result of mill closures — not the cause, according to the Northwest Loggers Association. Elsewhere: the Town of Fort Frances accuses Resolute of intimidation; Nova Scotia's Premier is willing to change policies to end US tariffs; Western Forest Products has a record year; and Mosaic—the timberland manager for TimberWest and Island Timberlands—is hiring bigly.
In Forestry news: a new book on the South Selkirk caribou; and concerns over logging in Campbell River and Cowichan Valley BC, Alaska and Eugene, Oregon. Meanwhile, pro-forestry coverage via Canwel, West Fraser Timber, Forests Ontario, the Sustainable Forestry Initiative, and the US Dep't of the Interior.
Finally, BC's wood design nominees are announced and BC's forest professionals are honoured. Oh, and happy Valentine's Day!
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Humanity demands that we speak out, bear witness, and tell the truth for a better world. The website "Gideon Polya Writing" contains writings by Dr Gideon Polya ( a Melbourne-based scientist, writer, artist and humanitarian activist) for Humanity and the Biosphere (see "Gideon Polya": https://sites.google.com/site/drgideonpolya/home ).
I am impelled by the fundamental position that decent people are obliged to speak out for Humanity and the Biosphere, whether at the level of individuals or specific species and ecosystems or at the global level in relation to avoidable deaths (avoidable mortality, excess deaths, excess mortality, deaths that should not have happened) from violence or violently-imposed deprivation, or man-made climate change and worsening climate genocide.
Rational risk management, that is crucial for societal safety, successively involves (a) accurate data, (b) scientific analysis, this involving the critical testing of potentially falsifiable hypotheses, and (c) informed systemic change to minimize risk.
Unfortunately, this rational risk management protocol is typically perverted at the individual, family or local level, or at the level of the family of nations by (a) lying, self-deception, spin, obfuscation, intimidation and censorship, (b) anti-science spin, this involving the selective use of asserted facts to support a partisan position, and (c) blame and shame that is counterproductive because it blocks reportage crucial for rational risk management and in the worst cases leads to war.
Failure to speak out permits harm. Thus, as attributed to Edmund Burke, "Evil happens when good men do nothing" and, as attributed in various forms to George Santayana, "History ignored yields history repeated". The worst evils are irreversible acts such as war (with consequent avoidable mass death from violence or from war-imposed deprivation) or ecocide and speciescide (we must not destroy what we cannot replace).
Peace is the only way but silence kills and silence is complicity – we are obliged to bear witness. As that wonderful Palestinian humanitarian Jesus stated in the parable of the Good Samaritan, "We cannot walk by on the other side".
Dr Gideon Polya (BSc Hons, University of Tasmania; PhD, Flinders University of South Australia; post-doc, Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York; Queen Elizabeth II Fellow, Research School of Biological Sciences, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia ) taught science students at La Trobe University for 4 decades. He published some 130 works in a 5 decade scientific career in biochemistry, most recently a huge pharmacological reference text "Biochemical Targets of Plant Bioactive Compounds" (CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, New York & London , 2003). He has published "Body Count. Global avoidable mortality since 1950" (G.M. Polya, Melbourne, 2007: http://globalbodycount.blogspot.com/ ); see also his contributions "Australian complicity in Iraq mass mortality" in "Lies, Deep Fries & Statistics" (edited by Robyn Williams, ABC Books, Sydney, 2007: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/ockhamsrazor/australian-complicity-in-iraq-mass-mortality/3369002#transcript) and "Ongoing Palestinian Genocide" in "The Plight of the Palestinians (edited by William Cook, Palgrave Macmillan, London, 2010: http://mwcnews.net/focus/analysis/4047-the-plight-of-the-palestinians.html ). He has published a revised and updated 2008 version of his 1998 book "Jane Austen and the Black Hole of British History" (see: http://janeaustenand.blogspot.com/ ) as biofuel-, globalization- and climate-driven global food price increases threaten a greater famine catastrophe than the man-made famine in British-ruled India that killed 6-7 million Indians in the "forgotten" World War 2 Bengal Famine (see recent BBC broadcast involving Dr Polya, Economics Nobel Laureate Professor Amartya Sen and others: http://www.open.edu/openlearn/history-the-arts/history/social-economic-history/listen-the-bengal-famine ). When words fail one can say it in pictures - for images of Gideon Polya's huge paintings for the Planet, Peace, Mother and Child see: http://sites.google.com/site/artforpeaceplanetmotherchild/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/gideonpolya/ .


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John Dee's crystal ball; the British Museum {photo by Vassil; public domain}
Have you ever run across an interesting blog and read a post or two, only to discover that it hasn't been updated in quite a while? This just occurred with a certain newly found WordPress blog not active since 2014 and I'm placing a link here to one its articles so that the blog is handy for future reference.
One post concerns the ancient and bullish Mithras religion (so popular among Roman soldiers) and seems to relate to London, UK, as do the other posts. From the blog's title I'm guessing that the the author is based in London but I cannot verify that with certainty.
The blog is Magical London and the article is Dr. Dee of Mortlake which provides details on the famous hermeticist, astrologer, physician, and spy (and possibly a warlock), Dr. John Dee. As you know, his is a fascinating life story and we've actually briefly discussed Dr. Dee previously on this very blog if either of you wish to review his natal horoscope!
And if hermeticism, magick, and other curious topics are of interest perhaps you might mosey over for a visit to Magick London and see what posts are available for your consideration.


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I braved the heat wave for some Live Art love for Charity.
The fourth was some awesome business with live music and art all to benefit the CBLDF, a first amendment rights non-profit.
I had the opportunity to make some live art, and draw next to some amazing artists such as Molly Crabapple, Tara McPherson, Khary Randolph, and Brian Ewing.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Live art for the 4th of July!
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Development of a Virtual Near-Wellbore (WNWB) mathematical model for CSG
Constructing mathematical models
The VNWB constructs mathematical models of the different processes at a model scale representing a radius of about a metre from the wellbore with a vertical section of between one and three metres. Understanding the behaviour in this model will assist in the determination of more accurate parameters of the cells in the flow simulation models.
This project aims to improve our understanding of the physical processes close to a producing or injecting wellbore and their interactions.
This appears to be more critical in unconventional petroleum reservoirs such as coal seam gas and shale gas, because the permeability of the producing rocks is significantly lower than conventional reservoirs.
It is important to consider fluid flow in the matrix, fluid flow in fractures, changes in geomechanical properties of the reservoir, and particle transport in the fractures both into and out of the reservoir. There are also chemical effects to complicate matters further.
Measurements may be made on each of these processes in laboratories at small-scales, but it is not immediately obvious how the combined effects of these processes can be quantified and modelled at a larger scale.
Flow simulation is routinely used in the petroleum industry to model the behaviour of fluids through the reservoir and current computing limitations restrict the size of the cells in this model to typical thicknesses of at least 30 centimetres and lateral extents of more than 50 metres. Measurements that are made on rock samples in a lab that are less than 10 centimetres across may not be representative of the larger scale behaviour of these systems.


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- Windows
- Photo & Graphics
- 3D Design
- InnerSoft CAD
InnerSoft CAD
Our website provides a free download of InnerSoft CAD 3.7. This software is an intellectual property of InnerSoft. You can install this PC software on Windows XP/7 32-bit. Our antivirus check shows that this download is clean.
InnerMenu2004.exe, InnerMenu2005.exe, InnerMenu2006.exe, InnerMenu2007.exe and InnerMenu2008.exe are the most common filenames for this program's installer. The most popular versions among InnerSoft CAD users are 2.8, 1.4 and 1.3. The software lies within Photo & Graphics Tools, more precisely 3D Design.
From the developer:
InnerSoft CAD is a plug-in for AutoCAD that installs a set of productivity tools for Civil and Survey engineering, Counting, Estimating and measurements in construction project budgets. With this app you can export to an Excel Sheet the values of Area/Length property or coordinates for various AutoCAD entities.
You may want to check out more software, such as InnerSoft CAD Demo for AutoCAD 2011, InnerSoft CAD English for AutoCAD 2006 or InnerSoft ISBH, which might be similar to InnerSoft CAD.
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Three international festivals and a monumental exhibition at the National Museum dedicated to Andrzej Wajda comprise Cinematic Kraków: a marathon of events bringing together feature films, documentaries, short animations and superproductions with music live in concert keeping film lovers busy for over a month! And that's not all: May is truly an action-packed month with the theatre and concert season in full bloom and the festival season going full steam ahead. It is also the finest time of the year for long walks, events in the great outdoors and admiring our city's beautiful vistas.
Photographic Kraków: filled with photography, presenting a trail of exhibitions held as part of the Photomonth Festival and plenty more besides. Star-studded Kraków: resounding with concerts by musicians such as Jamiroquai, The Cinematic Orchestra and Elton John. Academic, philosophical and literary Kraków: bringing back the highly acclaimed and popular Copernicus Festival, exploring the subject of language and its importance in this era of verbal battles. And there's also Museum Night, Synagogue Night, musical spring and Mendelssohn Days… Sun shines down on events for kids and families from Hello FMF (that's right! it's the special edition of Hello ICE Kraków!) to the Archaeological Picnic, on students celebrating their Juvenalia Festival, on the Kraków Book Fair and on the second-hand and antiquarian stalls on the Vistula Boulevards…
Let's go!
Grzegorz Słącz


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How To Create A Shortcut (Windows)
There are two easy methods to create a Windows Shortcut. If you will want to create Window Shortcut, you must have to follow one of the steps below:-
1. Create Shortcut Using Microsoft's Wizard:-
To create a shortcut by using Microsoft's Wizard, at first – move to the location or folder you want to create the shortcut, right-click on an empty location of the folder or screen and, New>Shortcut or Create Shortcut.
For Windows 7 and earlier open, Windows Explorer click, in the menu at the top –File>New, and select Shortcut. Once in the shortcut wizard window, you can browse to the location of the file for which you want to create the shortcut.
2. Create A Shortcut Within The Folder The Program Reside:-
The easiest methods of creating a shortcut are to do so in the folder. Follow the steps below to do this-
Firstly, open the folder or directory that contains the program you want to create a shortcut for in Explorer, then right-click on the program and select Create Shortcut.
Doing so will create a shortcut named "Shortcut to <your program>" in the Current Directory (if you want to rename this shortcut, right-click the file and select Rename) after that you can Copy or Cut this shortcut and paste it anywhere to execute this program and you can also Rename this shortcut at anytime.


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Every time Bear comes in from outside he has leaves stuck all over his pretty..I mean handsome, white fur. Every time! They're usually always on his paws, with a couple hanging somewhere off his beard. This leaf, perfectly sitting on top of his nose cracked us up. The best part is he had no idea what we were looking at!
Bear wanted to say a happy late valentine's day to everyone.
I have TONS of pictures of Bear playing in the snow! It actually made me laugh. If I take this many pictures of my dog, what am I going to do when Gray gets here?!?! Anyway, Bear LOVED the snow! He wanted to go out constantly and didn't seem to mind the chunks of ice all over him when he'd come inside to thaw out.
I mean is he not the most adorable dog you've ever seen?!?!?!


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You are surrounded in light. It runs through you along the finest pathways. You are flowing in light, more and more. Let this ripple out from you as quiet ease.
We have been "talking" with you for most of your life. You have listened. At first just some words, then longer streams of thought. Now you are able to hear clearly and well. Do not doubt this. The words resonate because they come from Truth through truth.
We bless you. You help the people of the world know the simple fact:
There are angels. You have one (or more).
Because of this certain knowledge that you have, you can walk out into the day, whatever the mood of the people, and you can be a center of light. Walking down the road, driving in your car, shopping in the market, whether you speak or not, your awareness and the backdrop of love and support from the Angels make you a valuable expression of positive life energy. Hope and possibility are needed at this time. You offer it by your being.
You cannot do anything "wrong." You demonstrate grace and courage and kindness. You present clear expressions of strong, high energy. This helps you and the entire collective.
Tonight the moon is nearly full. Such is your light.
We are with you in loving affection.