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GiG Capsule Hostel Hotel
Largo do Cruzeiro, N. 9, Ericeira, Ericeira, Portugal
- Free Breakfast
- Free Wi-Fi
- Late Check-out
- Airport Transfers
- Book Exchange
- Café
- Card Phones
- Dryer
- Free Airport Transfer
- Free City Maps
- Free Internet Access
- Hair Dryers
- Hot Showers
- Internet Access
- Luggage Storage
- Meals available
- Outdoor Terrace
- Reading Light
- Reception (limited hours)
- Restaurant
- Safe Deposit Box
- Towels Included
- WiFi
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GiG Hostel Policies and Conditions:
Cancellation policy: 72h before arrival.
Check in from 16:00 to 20:00 .
Check out before 12:00 .
Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.
Breakfast included.
No curfew.
The maximum period of stay is 14 days.
This property might pre-authorize your credit card.
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Earliest check-in: 15:00
- Credit Cards Not Accepted
- No Curfew
- Non Smoking
- Taxes Not Included
Group booking?
Group of 15 or more traveling to Ericeira?
About GiG Capsule Hostel
The GIG (Green is Good) hostel is located in the heart of Ericeira, in a traditional Portuguese house which has been completely refurbished for a better guest experience. Our hostel has two social spaces and a small kitchenette, where guests can help themselves to filtered bottled water and seasonal fruit. In the kitchenette guests can also have light meals, tea, coffee or a glass of wine. On the second floor of the GiG Hostel, there is a terrace ready for guests to wash and store their surf material or – for those who don't like to venture in the sea – they can simply sunbathe.
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Inspired by Japanese culture and with the charm of the fishing village, Ericeira, GiG Capsule Hostel emerged in order to provide a unique experience. We believe in a balanced life style, where healthy meals, rest and exercise are key factors for physical and emotional well being. In our Capsule Hostel, we want our guests to have the warmth of a hostel experience, but the comfort and privacy of a private room. Our custom beds were designed so each person feels like they have their own space. We have two mixed bedrooms, the biggest with eight beds and the other with four.
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The GIG Capsule Hostel is placed in the heart of Ericeira, only a 5minutes walk from the Pescadores beach and the village centre. We are 20 minutes' walk from Ribeira d'ilhas beach and Foz do Lizandro. In addition, Ericeira became a World- Wide Surfing Reserve in October 2011, becoming the second reserve distinguished at a global level and remaining the only one in Europe.
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel their reservation free of charge up to 3 days before arrival. After this date, charges will be applied by the property up to the first nights cost of the reservation, unless otherwise stated in the property's conditions. Deposits paid are non refundable.

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I've had this tree idea in my head for years now, just wondering if it would work. If I bake it, will it stand? The answer is YES! These little trees stand! And they're perfect for decorating (and eating, if you're into that sort of thing). I made some with the kids the other day and thought I'd share them here because it turned out to be a really great holiday baking project that they loved.
How to Make 3D Gingerbread Christmas Trees
- 3 c flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 c light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 c unsulphured molasses
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp milk
- icing tube for building and decorating (we used this with a piping tip)
- sprinkles and various decorations
- our printable tree pattern
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350. Print and cut out the trees from our tree pattern. Thoroughly mix flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2: Cream butter and brown sugar just until combined. Add in egg, molasses, and vanilla until thoroughly incorporated.
Step 3: Add dry mixture little by little until dry and wet mixture is combined. Mix thoroughly until your dough forms. It will be somewhat crumbly, but you should be able to grab a handful and form it into a ball that will hold. If it needs a bit more moisture, add 1 tsp milk.
Step 4: Lightly flour a silpat mat (or some parchment paper) and your rolling pin, and roll out the gingerbread dough to about 1/4″ thick. Place one of the trees down on the gingerbread and cut around it with a knife. Repeat. For each tree you'd like to make, you'll need to trace two. Once all your trees are cut out, slice a 1/4″ piece out of the vertical center of one tree from each pair.
Step 5: Bake at 350 for 8 minutes.
Step 6: Once cooled, construct your trees. Take one full tree and one half tree. Place a line of icing at the base of each, and a line of icing on the flat edge of the half tree. Place these upright together, with the half tree perpendicular to the full tree. Then ice the bottom and flat edge of the other half tree and place it on the other side of the full tree. This should create a 3D, standing tree.
Step 7: Decorate!
You could decorate these a zillion different ways! We went with some little blue snowflake sprinkles I happened to have on hand, and Maggie was pretty pleased because she thought it was a "Frozen tree with Elsa and Anna." We definitely have a kid in her princess phase over here! However you choose to decorate, hope you have a blast making these! xoxo


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We learned a lot -organizing the beauty ammunitions (hehehe), parts of the face and eyes, prepping the face, skin and foundation types and finally, perfect eyebrows.
The eyebrow part was kinda frustrating. I must admit this is my waterloo and i really took time to practice earlier today. I need to trim my brows for practice hehehe.
I forgot to bring my camera so I had to rely to the ever gorgeous and generous Pinky Manalac. Thanks sweetie. Besos.
I also got some used MAC Lacquers from RB. Seven lacquers for Php 1000. I also got an unused MAC Prep and Prime for Php 200. Not bad :)
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Administrative Office of the Courts says a community forum is being held to discuss improving outcomes for children and families involved in the Kentucky foster care system.
A statement from the agency says Citizen Foster Care Review Boards are hosting the forum Thursday at the Pulaski County Board of Education in Somerset. The forum is one of six being hosted across the state between March 28 and April 18 as part of legislative reforms.
Kentucky Citizen Foster Care Review Board Chairman Tom Stevenson says the public is invited to share concerns about the foster care system as well as ideas to improve it.
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Costco's Q4 profit drops
Costco (Nasdaq: COST) said its fourth-quarter profit fell 6 percent, affected partly by the stronger dollar and increased employee benefit costs.
For the quarter ended Aug. 30, it earned $374 million, or $0.85 per share, compared to $398 million, or $0.90 per share, a year earlier.
Revenue slipped 3 percent to $22.38 billion from $23.1 billion.
Same-store sales dropped 5 percent in the quarter, with a 6-percent decline in the United States and a 3-percent drop internationally. Costco said sales at stores open at least a year edged up 1 percent when the effect of the stronger dollar and lower gas prices is taken out of the equation.
For the year, net income slipped 15 percent to $1.09 billion, or $2.47 per share, compared with $1.28 billion, or $2.89 per share. Annual sales dipped 2 percent to $71.42 billion from $72.48 billion.
Monthly results fared better than those of the quarter, with September same-store sales up 1 percent, primarily on a 6-percent increase internationally. In the United States, the figure dipped 1 percent. Excluding lower gas prices and the stronger dollar, same-store sales rose 4 percent in September on 9 percent growth internationally and 3 percent in the United States.
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I'm beginning to think that my daughter is ready to give up her morning nap. She has always been a great napper but lately her morning naps are shorter and she does a lot more complaining/crying when we put her down, which she hasn't done in months. How did you know your toddler was ready to give up their morning nap? What were the signs and how did you handle the transition?
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Hi Tammy, my toddler, Zackary, is currently 2 1/2 years old. I can't remember the exact age he went from 1 to two naps a day. But it seems your daughter is doing what he did. His morning nap kept getting shorter and shorter and closer to lunch time. It was a gradual thing so eventually I just put him down for a nap right after lunch and that worked just fine! I think this happened around 10/11 months of age since I know by the time he was 1 and starting daycare, he was on the same routine as the daycare which had the kids do a nap right after lunch. My twin boys are currently 7 months and still doing the 2 naps a day. Each child is different though so go with what your child is telling you and your own feeling about it. Sounds like she is transitioning from 2 to 1 nap :) If you have too much trouble putting her down for her morning nap, try a nap right after lunch and see how things go! Of course...at the beginning it might be hard to do everyday and you will find some days she might still require 2 naps.
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+1 Great answer - I also wanted to highlight the last sentence: some days she might still need two naps as she is transitioning. If she's particularly fussy one morning just go ahead and put her down - she'll sleep if she needs to!
(22 Oct '09, 22:48) Emily
Sylvie's answer is awesome; I just wanted to add another idea that has worked really well for our family. When our oldest was transitioning from two naps to one, we started having a "quiet time" in the morning. He was in his crib but he had music or a story playing and he had some special toys to play with (that ONLY came out at quiet time!) If he really needed sleep, he'd fall asleep. Otherwise, when the timer rang, quiet time was over.
We have continued to use this method and we LOVE it. I have found it to be beneficial for our preschooler and toddler - both of them are happier children if they get a little bit of time/space away from each other. It is also beneficial to this mommy because it gives me a breather! :)
I should mention that for our oldest we eased him into the idea by starting at just 10 minutes, then 20, then 30, and eventually to 45 (which is where we have left it). For our second, because they were in the same room, he went straight to a 45 minute QT because it never seemed to bother him (probably because he had company).
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Home Blog Stay Positive And Great Things Happen!
Running your own virtual tour business can be very challenging. If you're a virtual tour provider, you've probably had days when you were plagued with negativity. Maybe you've had thoughts like: My business is not going as I had planned, I'm never going to make this work. You might see slow sales, ineffective advertising, or any number of reasons that might make you want to give up.
But did you know that you can improve your results, and your profits, just by thinking differently?When you're caught in a negativity loop, it can be so hard to escape that you may not even know there's a way out. You're only able to see the things that are wrong—and your mind amplifies those problems until you decide there's nothing good you can focus on, and your business is irrevocably broken.
However, just beginning to think positively can turn things around for you fast. Remember how excited you were when you decided on which virtual tour software you were going to use? Remember how everything was falling into place when were were in the right frame of mind? Let's explore for a moment what positive thinking does for you.
Abraham Lincoln once said: "Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be." There is a lot of truth in that statement. When you decide that you're going to be happy and positive, you tend to actually become that way.
You start focusing on the good things that are happening—you earned more last month than the month before, you have a new client lined up, someone just left you a great review on social media.
Those positive thoughts can build momentum for you, until you're viewing problems as challenges to be conquered, rather than negativity that will sink your virtual tour business. Positive thinking has even been shown to have a beneficial placebo effect on some health-related problems—it's that powerful!
Tips for turning your attitude around• Don't judge yourself. You may have been seeing evidence of other people's business success, and feel that you must not be good enough, if they can do it. It's important to remember that there will always be people who are in better or worse positions than you—and to give yourself permission to find your own level of success with your virtual tour and professional photography business.
• Visualize your success. Some people hold an almost mystical belief that simply visualizing where you want to be will get you there (see The Secret). You may not carry the belief that far, but there are many benefits to visualizing your own success—not the least of which is the ability to create and implement a concrete plan to achieve your goals. It also helps to keep you positive and focused.
• Take risks. If you dwell in negativity, you're unable to plan for the future—because you believe there isn't one to look forward to. Stay positive by challenging yourself to try new things that will move you forward: take a business course, invest in a new camera accessory, or develop a plan to tap into a new customer demographic.
You can start realizing the benefits of being positive right now. Simply tell yourself that you're ready to move away from negativity and look at the bright side, and you'll find your virtual tour business looking more successful already!
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Paramahansa Yogananda's "Divine Love Sorrows"
Paramahansa Yogananda's poems serve to deepen yoga meditation, offering devotees new ways of grasping the spiritual nature of all things.
Paramahansa Yogananda
Introduction and Excerpt from "Divine Love Sorrows"
Paramahansa Yogananda's "Divine Love Sorrows," which is included in Songs of the Soul, features three movement stanzas of unrimed verse. The speaker is addressing the Divine Creator/Reality and expressing his sorrow at feeling separated from his Divine Creator.
(Please note: The spelling, "rhyme," was introduced into English by Dr. Samuel Johnson through an etymological error. For my explanation for using only the original form, please see "Rime vs Rhyme: An Unfortunate Error.")
Excerpt from "Divine Love Sorrows"
I have been roaming, forsaken by Thee.
Who hast seen me groping,
Hardly ever answering.
I shall be roaming, roaming,
Bursting all boundaries of heart,
Ever more moving toward Thee,
To Thy vast unthrobbing heart. . . .
(Please note: The poem in its entirety may be found in Paramahansa Yogananda's Songs of the Soul, published by Self-Realization Fellowship, Los Angeles, CA, 1983 and 2014 printings.)
The epigraphic inscription accompanying this poem: "The music of Fritz Kreisler's 'Liebesleid' inspired Paramahansaji to write these words for it."
First Movement: Not Deterred by Silence
The speaker asserts that he has been searching diligently for his Divine Friend, and he declares that he is aware that his Lord has "seen [him] groping," and yet the Divine has remained silent, not responding to the pleas of his child.
But the speaker insists that the silence will not deter him; he will continue "roaming, roaming," until he is capable of "[b]ursting all boundaries of heart," and until he reaches the quiet heart of the Divine.
Second Movement: Commanding the Divine
The speaker commands his Divine Friend, "Come Thou to me, O Lord!" Then after repeating his command, "Oh, come at last to me," he explains that he has waited "Centuries and Centuries // Through endless incarnations."
For all this time, the speaker has called on the name of his Blessed Creator to come to him. The speaker colorfully likens his seeking to "Searching by the streamlets / Of all my silvery dreams," implying that he has shed many tears in his yearning for Divine Union.
Third Movement: Safe in Sacred Knowledge
Even though the speaker intuits that he has longed for God-union throughout countless periods of time, he demonstrates that he has never lost his faith that one day the Lord would come to him and "steal the flowers of my heart."
The speaker has continued to offer his heart's devotion-flowers because the speaker's faith has remained strong, and he has never doubted that he could attract the Divine Thief, who one day would sneak upon him and take that devotion that rightly has always belonged to the Blessed Lord.
The speaker demonstrates his literary prowess by creating the colorful metaphor, likening the Divine Beloved to a thief stealing the flowers of the devotee's heart. The metaphor also works as an allusion to the use of flowers in devotional services where graceful blossoms are presented as a token of the devotee's devotion and faith in his/her guru/saint.
The speaker carries on, revealing that as he has continued to mourn and to search for his Divine Beloved, he "sadly sang [his] song to [the Blessed Divine]." The devotional chant that focuses the devotee's mind on the Divine Beloved is also part of the devotional process and strengthens the devotee's faith that "[his] love would reach [the Ultimate Reality]."
The speaker again reiterates, "Though many lives I had to wait / On mountain crags of high devotions / I sadly sang my song, my song, my song." Again, the speaker/singer/poet drives home the importance of constancy, of never giving up, of continuing to sing and chant until the Divine Singer comes to blend His melodies with those of the devotee.
Musical rendition of "Divine Love Sorrows"
Life Sketch of Paramahansa Yogananda
The great guru/poet Paramahansa Yogananda was born on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, India. His name at birth was Mukunda Lal Ghosh. Always a spiritually advanced child, at age 17, he met his guru, Swami Sri Yukteswar, under whose guidance he flourished and became the spiritual giant and sacred engine that leads souls back to their eternal abode in the arms of the Divine Creator.
Paramahansa Yogananda came to the United States in 1920 to speak in Boston at the International Congress of Religious Liberals. His speech was so well received that he quickly gathered a following. By 1925, his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), was well established with the purpose of disseminating and maintaining the purity of his teachings of yoga. He has come to be known as the "Father of Yoga in the West."
The following is an excerpt from the introduction to Paramahansa Yogananda's biography on the Self-Realization Fellowship Web site:
In the hundred years since the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, this beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India's ancient wisdom. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds.
Paramahansa Yogananda's in-depth work, Autobiography of a Yogi, has become a spiritual classic worldwide. Many devotees have been drawn to the teachings of this yogi through that autobiography, and many of their stories about how they came to find that work include some of the most inspiring "miracles" of modern American culture.
Such world-renowned figures as Dennis Weaver, Steve Jobs, George Harrison, and Elvis Presley were influenced by the Autobiography of a Yogi and the teachings of the great guru. Weaver even became a lay minister and spoke often at many of the SRF temples in California.
In addition to the autobiography, the great guru has published many collections of his talks, in both written and oral forms. His audio collector's series of ten of his informal talks includes the following titles:
1. Beholding the One in All
2. Awake in the Cosmic Dream
3. Be a Smile Millionaire
4. The Great Light of God
5. To Make Heaven on Earth
6. One Life Versus Reincarnation
7. Removing All Sorrow and Suffering
8. In the Glory of the Spirit
9. Follow the Path of Christ, Krishna, and the Masters
10. Self-Realization: The Inner and the Outer Path
These inspirational talks reveal much information about the great guru that appeals to his devoted followers. Just listening to a God-realized voice offers an uplifting spiritual experience.
The Poetry
For my commentaries on the poems of the great guru, I rely on his marvelous collection titled, Songs of the Soul, the version published in 1983 with its most current printing 2014. Two additional collections of his poems are extant, Whispers From Eternity and Metaphysical Meditations.
Because the "poems" of this great guru function on levels that ordinary poems do not, they are often used in devotional services held by groups of devotees of the SRF teachings throughout the world in the Readings Services as well as their Special Commemorative Services.
Paramahansa Yogananda's poems are more akin to prayers than to the poetry of ordinary poets, whose subject matter often dramatizes only human emotion in its relationship with creation and other human beings, instead of with the Creator; the great guru's poems always invoke the Creator's presence whether directly or indirectly.
Other Publications
The great guru's organization, SRF, also continues to publish collections of his works. Many of his talks have appeared in the series of essays that include Man's Eternal Quest, The Divine Romance, and Journey to Self-realization.
Corrective Translations
The guru has also bestowed on the literary world three important translations of extant perennial works that have been grossly misunderstood in some cases for centuries. His new translations along with his explanatory commentaries are correcting that misunderstanding.
In Wine of the Mystic: The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam — A Spiritual Interpretation, he shows how that poet's God-realized effusions put on display a man in love with his Creator and not the wine sopped Epicurean that has been misapplied to the work.
In the guru's in-depth translation and commentaries on the ancient Bhagavad Gita, titled God Talks With Arjuna: The Bhagavad Gita — A New Translation and Commentary, the great spiritual leader offers not only the poetic translation of the work but also the relevance for humankind of the psychological and spiritual instruction offered in the ancient poem.
Most importantly for Western culture, Paramahansa Yogananda has offered a full explanation of the phenomenon known as the "Second Coming." Titled The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of the Christ Within You — A revelatory commentary on the original teachings of Jesus, the work explains the true meaning of many of Jesus' words long misunderstood and mischaracterized, such as "The Kingdom of God is within you" and "I and my Father are one."
The Lessons
Of all the publications offered by SRF and the great guru, it is the Lessons that remain most vital. One could dispense with all of the other books, audio tapes, poetry, and other commentaries if one possesses those lessons.
The Lessons begin by offering physical exercises that prepare the physical encasement to sit quietly and still while performing the more advanced exercises that lead to Kriya Yoga practice.
The Lessons contains six steps that can be completed in three years, but each student is free to progress at his/her own pace. The Lessons include instruction in the following techniques: 1. Energization Exercises. 2. Hong-Sau Technique of Concentration, and 3. Aum Technique of Meditation.
After completing the first two steps, the devotee may apply for the Kriya Yoga technique.
Kriya Yoga Initiations
The Kriya Yoga technique features four initiations for a total of twenty lessons. The First Initiation, featuring lessons K1-9, includes the technique of Kriya proper, on which all of the other initiations are based. The Second Initiation contains four lessons, K10-14, and the Third and Fourth include the remaining lessons K15-20.
All of the Lessons, including the Kriya Yoga Initiations, include many explanations based of science, as well as on the life experience of Paramahansa Yogananda. These marvelous works are presented in such way to hold the student-devotees' interest with little stories, poems, affirmations, and prayers that enhance the purpose of each lesson.
Complete Works
In addition to all of the works mentioned above, Paramahansa Yogananda has published many others, including his Cosmic Chants, which offers musical notations as well as the lyric for each chant.
An annotated list of the works of the great guru is offered on the Self-Realization Fellowship Web site under the title, "The Complete Works of Paramahansa Yogananda."
Brief Publishing History of Songs of the Soul
The first published version of Paramahansa Yogananda's Songs of the Soul appeared in 1923. During the 1920s and 1930s, the great spiritual leader revised many of the poems. The final revisions of the poems authorized by the great guru appear in the 1983 printing of the text, which along with the revisions restored many lines that had been omitted from the original version.
I use the 1983 printing for my commentaries. The current printing year is 2014. No further revisions or additions have been made since the 1983 printing. The 1923 versions of the many of the poems may be read at Full Text of Songs of the Soul.
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As the new academic year starts we take a look back on what we have achieved in a year as a membership organisation.
We launched all of our initial membership structures and tools including:
- The Professional Development Framework, developed for membership grades
- Our Jobs page, partnering with Protocol
- Our Members Portal
- The Register of Assessors (RoA) for all assessors and IQAs
We undertook a full Capacity and Capability study, and submitted this to the regulators. We also attended numerous round table forums with awarding organisations, Ofqual, Ofsted and the Institute for Apprenticeships to influence policy and decision making.
Events and training courses
We participated in, and ran, a number of events including:
- Women in Apprenticeships conference – 30th January 2019
- Annual Apprenticeship Conference 2019 – 27th and 28th March 2019
- SDN/Assessors Guild and Protocol joint event 29th April 2019
- CPD Workshop on End Point Assessment with Sam Taylor and Chris Cherry – 31st May 2019
- FAB/FISSS/Assessors Guild Joint Event 13th and 14th June 2019
Continued Professional Development
CPD is one of the central pillars of The Assessors Guild, as it is vital to the maintenance of practitioners' currency, capability and lifelong learning.
So far this year, we have awarded in excess of 300 CPD certificates! We have run our own CPD workshop on End Point Assessment and have plans for further workshops.
We have approved 6 Assured CPD provider's courses, including those by:
- Cambridge Assessment
- Strategic Development Network
- Best for Training
- Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors
The Assessors Guild work with a number of Partners in the industry to develop and provide benefits for members. Our current partners are:
- Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB)
- Strategic Development Network (SDN)
- Protocol
It's been a great year so far and we look forward to the next one. You can find more information about membership here – we hope you can join us!


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The Big Frame (1952)
Directed by David MacDonaldGenres - Crime, Mystery | Sub-Genres - Crime Thriller | Run Time - 66 min. | Countries - United Kingdom | MPAA Rating - NR
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The Anglo-American melodrama The Big Frame was released in Britain as Count the Hours. Mark Stevens stars as a Texas-born test pilot who heads to England to marry his wartime sweetheart Jean Kent. At a reunion party with his air force chums, Stevens gets into a boozy brawl with one of the celebrants. When the man turns up dead, Stevens is Suspect Number One. While scurrying about London to clear himself, Our Hero unearths a smuggling ring. The moral of The Big Frame seems to be "auld acquaintances should be forgot."
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Weekly Picks for Online Meditation
Take it inward with some online meditation programs.
Meditation it is! This week we have a few focused meditations to help you keep things in focus during this challenging time. Schedule some time on your mat and take a mini vacation from chaos in our world.
Galter LifeCenter – Chicago
Experience iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation with Melissa Schleicher-Park from Galter LifeCenter. This type of yoga is meditative and is about being comfortable in your posture. Many times this is done laying down.
Galter LifeCenter is Chicago's only certified medical fitness center. Conveniently located in Lincoln Square, our services go beyond those of a traditional fitness center. Visit their website.
Kristin Page Yoga – Philadelphia Area
Join Kristin for this beautiful meditation-Finding the River of Stillness within you.
Kristin offers a full schedule of yoga and meditation programs in the greater Philadelphia area. She also hosts unique retreat options. Visit her website to find out more.
Beloved Yoga Sanctuary – Reston, VA
Sadness is an essential part of our human experience. However, if we linger in sadness too long we can feel heavy and immobile. This is a practice to transform, expand and recognize our power to move from our individual experiences into the collective power of compassion. The meditation is led by Maryam Ovissi, owner and director of Beloved Yoga.
Beloved Yoga Sanctuary is offering online classes 7 days a week! Additionally, they have been running a regular roundup of virtual workshops and wellness programs, including a one-day retreat! Register on their website.
Svaroopa Vidya Ashram – Downingtown, PA
Chant and meditate with Gurudevi Nirmalananda. Her discourse in this satsang is titled, "Crisis = Opportunity".
Study with Svaroopa Vidya Ashram from home with their brand new menu of delicious online options. View a roundup of the Ashram's online offerings here.
We love how our yoga community has stepped up in this time to offer creative ways to reach out to their current students and some new ones too. Find even more online yoga offerings here.
Big thanks to all who are offering programs for those at home!


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The meanings and origins of sayings and phrases. 5 Ways to Build a Detailed World Without Boring Your Readers. Photo by InterdimensionalGuardians.
Interesting. It's the year 2053. Earth has made first contact with an extraterrestrial race; socialist aliens who reproduce asexually. You, now a literary giant, are tasked with adapting a sample of Earth literature for the aliens to enjoy. The book is Pride and Prejudice. You open your well-worn copy to that famous first sentence, It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a large fortune must be in want of a wife…and you break down in tears, realizing this tale of class and marriage will mean absolutely nothing to your audience. Universal truth, your foot! Yet this is the challenge science fiction and fantasy writers face every day.
We create whole new worlds to house our stories, then find ourselves struggling to keep up the pace while stopping the action every few paragraphs for a history lesson. Periodic Table of Storytelling. 75+ Paid Writing Opportunities. By Holly Reisem Hanna Freelance writing is one of the best ways to make money from home.
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We all know there are novels and then there are "literary" novels. When you read Margaret Atwood, it just feels different than when you read Tom Clancy. And for some reason, these literary novels are the ones that win all the most prestigious awards like the Pulitzer Prize, the Man Booker Prize, and the Nobel Prize for Literature. Literary authors are known for their unique voices and experimental styles. You might have learned not to write run-on sentences in school or to avoid beginning a sentence with "and," but literary writers often seem to flaunt their rule-breaking ways.
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I gave up something today that I never thought I would....it involved giving up some pride, some control, some perfectionism, some mommy guilt and some money, but I think this "giving up" is for the best.
I have always provided the kids' home medical care and I have always felt that was my job as their mom. I felt it encouraged bonding/trust and assured quality of care. If the doctors said drop a tube down their nose, then I did it; cath this, bandage that, inject this, pack that, suction this, nebulize that....no matter what was needed or when (round the clock), I learned it and I did it. Likewise, Grace, Corrine & David each have even learned parts of care routines from putting on Vanessa's braces to adjusting the settings on Hannah's cochlear implant processor.
BUT I have decided that it is time to rethink and re-prioritize how and when I am encouraging bonding. Specifically, I realized that almost 100% of my interactions with Jon involved his care....feedings, diaper changes, stretches, bathing, dressing, bandage changes, breathing treatments, medications, feeding tube problems, etc. Plus a great deal of Grace & Corrine's interactions with Jon involve care too. Very little of Jon & my relationship is just loving on each other and doing things like curling up in the big rocker with a snugly blanket to read or watch TV or going outside to blow bubbles. SO I hired a NURSE and an aide....yes, I did....well, and our insurance company did too. However, for a few hours a week a nurse will come and an aid will come and help with Jon's care AND a couple hours of Nate's care.
My hope is that this will give me more uninterrupted time with each of the other kids and make my time with Jon and Nate less about suctioning and more about hugging, holding, playing and just enjoying each other. I really feel convinced that this "giving up" may help avoid problems in the future for all our kids. The kids and I will each continue helping each other and having responsibilities, but hopefully we can focus more on the responsibilities of caring for the mind and soul...and less on the body.
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit
before a fall.--Proverbs 16:18
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old,
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Now You Sleeve Me by Jeffrey Wang
At Magic LIVE this year a shy young man walked up to our team, with his sleeves pulled up, threw a borrowed coin through a portal in the air and made it appear in our awaiting hands... 3 feet away.
That guy was Jeffrey Wang. The creator of 'Now You Sleeve Me'.
What makes Jeffrey's sleeving so unique, is that he can tell you it's sleeving and you STILL don't believe him.
His flawless method has none of the tell-tale signs of dirty work.
- The hands remain flat and rigid.
- The sleeves can be pulled up, away from the extreme edge of the wrist.
- You see the coin, sharpie - ANYTHING, right up until the last moment.
Presented by two-time AGT Winner & Vegas Headliner Shin Lim and in collaboration with Ellusionist.com, this visual medley contains:
- The JT Vanish - Jeffrey's first method to sleeve, sharpies, coins, jumbo coins and anything else you can think of.
- The JC Vanish - This is the one where it vanishes with a clap.
- Reappearances
- Transpositions
- Portal effect - This one you won't see in the trailer, but it's our absolute favorite.
- Multiple changes
- Circle Vanish - Jeffrey's favorite from the entire project.
- Circle Color Change
- Rolled-up Sleeve, Sleeving - With this technique you'll be able to sleeve coins effortlessly
Eddy Xu also joins Shin & Jeffrey to teach his favorite way to use the JT vanish, by linking a chinese coin to a string... IN MID AIR.
At an introductory price of $15, there really isn't any reason to not have this in your arsenal as a magician.
Tis the season to be sleeving.
Download 'Now You Sleeve Me' TODAY.
ZacharyReally good download! My only problem with it is that he doesn't put as much focus into how to do the move as I feel there should be. He talks more about applications which are really smart. Really smart method and even more fun to practice!
DavidThe main technique in this video is strong, and hits a beautiful midpoint between knacky and accessible. The material covered is downright fun to do. I have a number of sleeving videos, and the techniques here are distinct from anything else I have come across. And like the best magic out there, the methodology is simple and elegant.
Taking off one star, because there is some material on the video that requires a set up, but the setup shown is not covert. As it is taught, there is no way to get into position in front of a spectator. This should have been included in the video. Otherwise, I think the video is great.
GildasI bought it when it came out.
As with all sleeving techniques it's somewhat knacky however it's very well explained.
After about 3 weeks of practice, I gave it a first try in live performance during the Christmas family gathering.
Everybody's jaws hit the floor when I vanished a lighter.
This is one the most deceptive and easiest sleeving techniques out there.
In a few years, I can totally see these moves and new variation replacing the traditional sleeving that served us so well for decades.
ChristopherI watched Jeff's Instagram videos for months and he fooled me every time. Even when I suspected sleeving, it seemed there was no possible way! Gregory Wilson was the first person I spoke to who saw Jeff perform in person… His reaction? "Absolute genius!"
This is highly recommended. It's likely you'll fool yourself while practicing this move. it is utility that you will be able to integrate into your existing multi faced coin routines. Jeff also demonstrates how other objects, even a jumbo coin, can be manipulated.
Summary12/10 I recommend. I am new to sleeving and I already have it down and ready to perform live. If you're looking to learn fast I suggest purchasing this.
IsaiahHis technique is soo clever. Even when they suspect you of sleeving you can just pull up your Sleeves and still pull off this miracle. Once mastering this it will be a big game changer. So many applications to one move it's crazy. For the price it's a steal. Angles aren't bad at all if you're experienced. The circle Vanish Is the easiest to master. If you decide to buy this Have Fun!
IsaiahAll 3 vanishes are all so clever. When the audience expects your sleeving you can still pull this miracle sleeves rolled. The amount of applications you can apply this sleight is pretty crazy. It's definitely worth more than $15. Recommend thus to any level of magic and angles are not that bad.
JoshuaI absolutely love this, the 9 dollars was worth it, I showed the trailer to my friends and they defiantly recommended it and they saw the title, now you sleeve me and still said "how is that sleeving" the rolled sleeves are tenuous and devious. I love all the other effects, especially going though the glass and the vanishes, Turkey amazing
SummaryThe move is truly amazing. Especially the JC Vanish.it's a little bit difficult at first but the effect is so good
SummaryThis is a quite amazing download. There are tons of creative sleeving techniques. And the applications are only limited by your imagination. Absolutely love it.


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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to dismiss Pyongyang's assertion that the issue of Japanese nationals abducted decades ago has been resolved when he meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, government sources said Monday.
Abe will meet with Trump in Washington on Thursday, before the U.S. leader's unprecedented meeting with the North Korean leader scheduled for June 12 in Singapore.
The prime minister is also planning to ask Trump to convey to Kim that Japan would consider negotiating on the normalization of ties and the extension of economic cooperation based on a 2002 bilateral declaration if progress is made on the long-standing abduction issue, according to the sources.
In 2002, then-Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and the late North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, the father of the current leader, signed a joint declaration in which both sides agreed that Japan would provide economic cooperation after the normalization of diplomatic ties.
Abe will also seek to confirm the importance of maintaining international sanctions on North Korea, after Trump said Friday he did not want to use the term "maximum pressure," the sources said.
Trump made the remark after meeting with Kim Yong Chol, a close aide to Kim Jong Un, at the White House.
Tokyo officially recognizes 17 people as having been taken to North Korea in the 1970s and 1980s, among whom five were returned in 2002. Abe has said he views the issue as a government priority.
Japan believes Kim Jong Un will probably reassert during the summit with Trump that of the remaining 12 people, eight have died and the other four never entered North Korea, according to the sources.
Abe will call on Trump to reject that assertion and try to persuade Kim to understand the necessity of Japan-North Korean consultations on the abduction issue, they said.
Japan has continued behind-the-scenes contacts with North Korea through multiple channels. Pyongyang admits a 2014 agreement reached in Stockholm is still in effect but has not changed its stance that the abduction issue is already "settled."
In 2014, Japan and North Korea agreed that Pyongyang would reinvestigate the fate of all of the abductees. But North Korea then disbanded the panel and effectively abandoned the bilateral agreement.


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The Origin (Blackout) in Coffee is indeed a deep coffee shade of brown, and forms an effective blackout blind with its durable, opaque fabric. Neat louvres hang from the rail and can be tilted and moved as you please - or indeed as the sun dictates!
Group the Coffee with hues of the same ilk, such as pale cappuccinos and soft mochas, to create the perfect colour scheme for the kitchen, where you'll be drinking your morning tea. Alternatively, go for luxury in the bedroom by offsetting the Coffee with rich golds and brasses.


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Hamptons International Film Festival in New York, will kick off the 10th anniversary of its SummerDocs series with a documentary on the legendary American actor and comedian Robin Williams (1951-2014) next month.
According to the festival website, titled "Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind," the film is set to be screened June 29 and will be followed by a conversation with director Marina Zenovich.
The documentary shows a funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world's most beloved and inventive comedians Robin Williams.
It takes the viewers through his extraordinary life and career and reveals what drove him to give voice to the characters in his mind. Told largely by Robin himself, with a wealth of never-before-seen footage, and informed by in-depth interviews with those who loved and knew him, the film features Billy Crystal, Eric Idle, Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, Steve Martin, Pam Dawber, Zak Williams and many others.
Williams won the 1997 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as psychologist Sean Maguire in "Good Will Hunting". He also received two Emmy Awards, seven Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and four Grammy Awards throughout his career.
On August 11, 2014, Williams committed suicide at his home in Paradise Cay, California at the age of 63, which his wife attributed to his struggle with Lewy body disease. Lewy bodies are abnormal aggregates of protein that develop inside nerve cells, contributing to Parkinson's disease and some other disorders.


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ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Nov. 20, 2019 – Education Minnesota is celebrating American Education Week by honoring Yasmin Muridi, a bilingual family liaison at Four Seasons A+ Elementary in St. Paul, as the 2019-20 Education Minnesota Education Support Professional (ESP) of the Year.
While there is no "typical day" for her, Muridi says, but every morning she checks in with her students to make sure they made it to school and are doing well. She always has her phone with her, as she receives calls from parents at all hours of the day and night.
She has helped parents find the urgent care clinic closest to their home, coordinate transportation, and works to build the bridge between home and school.
"This fulfills my life to see parents have the right resources," Muridi said. "I connect them with what they need, but then I also help them be independent and be an advocate for their kids."
As the new Minnesota ESP of the Year, Muridi will receive a new Apple iPad and a $1,000 honorarium. She will also be nominated for the National Education Association's ESP of the Year and will receive an all-expenses paid trip to New Orleans for the awards ceremony in March.
"ESPs are often the first people that interact with our students each day and the last ones to say goodbye," said Education Minnesota Vice President Bernie Burnham. "But Yasmin not only interacts with our students to make them feel welcome in her school, she makes sure their families feel like part of the school community. Yasmin's work with the students and families of Four Seasons has a direct effect on their educational and personal success."
Muridi is also involved in the district's Academic Parent Teacher Teams (APTT) conference program, and is active in her local union, the Saint Paul Federation of Educators. She sits on the bargaining team and is a trainer and participant in the union's Parent Teacher Home Visit program. She is also very active in multiple community organizations and works with the Citizens Academy of the Saint Paul Police Department.
"We can do our best teaching when we know Yasmin is there with us," said Holly Magner, a science teacher at Four Seasons. "She has the bond and respect in the community. She is a partner in their education. They will learn more and feel a part of this community in the school, because she cares and will build that bridge."
American Education Week, a national celebration of public education, runs from Nov. 18 through Nov. 22. Wednesday had been designated as Education Support Professionals Day to honor the people who keep schools running and students safe, healthy and ready to learn.
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Not Sure Where to Start when It Comes to Story Photography?
Mom and Dad gave me my first camera when I was eight. Immediately, all of my allowance went to buying film and having it developed. But, my budget was small, forcing me to be sure that my approach was cost effective—at least from an eight year-old's point of view. Which meant that the bulk of my pictures were planned and posed. It wasn't until my first digital camera that I felt the freedom to photograph subjects that caught my attention in the moment. And when I got my first phone wrapped in bacon...er, I mean with a camera, photographing everything caught my attention became a 24/7 reality.
Over time, I realized this freedom made it a lot easier to photograph moments that unfold between friends, a parent and their child, siblings, people meeting for the first time, and so on. There's a vulnerability and truth that a candid photograph seems well-suited to reveal. In them, you can see the heart of relationships and story.
Then, my niece's and sister's weddings—or, rather, studying wedding photography to make myself a better photographer for them—made me realize that predictable moments rich with candid opportunities can be overlooked without a plan. After all, a wedding unfolds in a predictable way. It has a plot that's familiar. However, it's easy to miss or interfere with the sub-plots if you don't plan for them.
Needless to say, all of these experiences helped me discover a starting point when it comes to story photography.
Plan and Find Stories as You Go
The following isn't really a step-by-step process for story photography, it's more of a map with options to send you in the right direction as you pursue your own storytelling intentions.
Plan for Certain Images
If I have an idea of the story, I'll think of the standard/iconic ways to photograph the story. Then, I'll brainstorm other ways to illustrate the story. Sometimes, I'll take props to help give the story a bit of structure. Once I took an old typewriter, our Radio-Flyer wagon, and some other items to a park where my sister and I photographed a set of twins whose parents are writers. Some of my favorite photographs are of the twins (just under a year) exploring the typewriter. Their expressions were priceless and the typewriter connected them to their parents in a fun way.
Be Open to Surprises
During our session with the twins, their parents put them into a cute (large) straw basket. The twins hated it and cried. Their parents picked up the basket and walked towards my sister. She captured the crying and I noticed the "back story" and a surprise! From the back side, I was given a sense of the whole; the unity of their family—Mom and Dad clutching a basket holding their amazing daughters; all of them together and united. The basket became symbolic of family.
In a brief and unexpected moment, a telling photograph arrived along with a story that you just can't stage.
Be in the Moment
In addition to planned photographs (and surprises), I like to focus on capturing the everyday moments and moments in-between. For example, I look for those moments after a pose when my subject's focus shifts from my camera to something that really interests them. These moments reveal so much and seem so rich with truth. These are my favorite sorts of photographs; these moments in-between poses. Likewise, I may jot down some notes about my own thoughts and feelings—just so I can remember how it felt within a particular moment.
Analyze and Adjust
Don't study your project until a headache forms, but do take a quick look at the collecting photos and notes from the project. Then, consider the story as a whole and how to tell it.
- Look for themes forming, make note of this, and think of ways to develop these themes further.
- Think of ways to tell the story. For example, would black-and-white convey some truth of the moment better than color? If so, what makes for a great black-and-white photograph (e.g., shape, texture, contrast, etc.)?
- Consider how the story will be shared: Album, framed photographs, slide show, Instagram? Then, figure out how support that (e.g., frame a square photograph for Instagram).
- Identify a key word that sums it all up. For a week-in-the life project I did a few years back, the word "glimpse" kept coming to mind. This helped guide my photography and note-taking efforts for that project.
And, Then?
Once the images and words have been collected and the photography sessions are over, it's time move on to designing and creating an artifact of some sort to hang on to the experiences, relationships, and stories captured by my camera. In the case of my week-in-the-life project, I created a mini book. Since the overriding concept was the word glimpse, I used a see-through acrylic for the covers and printed some of my photographs on transparencies.
So, how about you? What paths do you take when photographing stories?
I'd Love to Hear from You 🙂
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The Gold Coast Metricon Stadium, Nerang-Broadbeach Road Carrara, becomes a showground for an AFL battle of epic proportions between The Gold Coast Suns and Melbourne Demons on Saturday 11th of May 2019. Tickets range from $13 for children to $175 for lounge bar tickets. Visit the link at https://www.goldcoastfc.com.au/. AFL aficionados in the spectator seats might liken themselves to the Roman elite watching gladiators fight for glory, and like the ancient Romans could also find themselves thrilled by dancing girls if they venture forth to a modern day temple of lust like The Manhattan Club Showgirls located in Tweed Heads.
Testosterone-filled spectators all fired up from watching the AFL game can channel all that masculine energy into a night out at the premiere strip venue on the coast, and find themselves entertained by a sequence of professionally choreographed full-nude strip performances that will have their pulses-pounding all over again. Also in the company of waitresses so scantily clad in lingerie, topless or full-nude, the fans of AFL can end the day with a drink and the tantalizing service of sweet young babes.
Turn that sporting aggression into lustful desire and audience members can make their way over to the adjacent sister establishment Le Penthouse Suite Brothel and Escort Agency and satiate themselves to their lascivious heart's content with an Escort stunner from a range of beautiful girls.
From the physicality witnessed at the Metricon to the close physical proximity of watching The Manhattan Club's numerous strip performances, to the physical intimacy of engaging the services of a gorgeous Gold Coast Escort at Le Penthouse Suite, AFL audience members can make The Gold Coast Suns game an event they will remember for a lifetime.


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Devine Desserts
When it comes to dessert, it's usually all or nothing. You're either a dessert person or you're not. The Two Girls are definitely in the pro-dessert camp. So it was with great pleasure we accepted an invitation from TasTAFE to attend one of their new master classes, Divine Desserts.
This Girl is not afraid of a dessert recipe, Zumbo notwithstanding. But instruction and experiential learning beats reading books hands down.
Classified as beginners, the success of Divine Desserts is that it demystifies the restaurant-quality dessert. An impressive dessert can be created from three or so, easy to make, component parts, most of which can be made ahead of time and assembled when needed.
Instructor David Hobba had us in as soon as we arrived. He's not a patch on the angry Swiss pastry chef he was taught by. David is easy going, calm, knowledgeable and flexible, adapting as he goes to the skill of the class. He recommends that you find some dessert cookbooks you like and experiment with constructing a dessert by using different components from various recipes. Combine colours and textures, but complement flavours. Adding raspberry coulis can be a big kick in the pants to more delicate desserts that benefit from something more subtle.
Marketed as a demonstration class we were fortunate enough to have an instructor passionate about the lived experience. In this class you will cook, you will watch and you will construct desserts made with components you've made, and others that have been made ahead to save time.
We made salted caramel crème anglaise ice cream; white chocolate mousse; banana pudding, and we baked and curled tuille. We watched as David poached pears, turned crème anglaise into icecream in a commercial icecream maker and fast chill freezer and whipped up a dacquoise. He gave us guidance over brulee topping, making glaze and provided good advice on plating up.
We came away with recipes for:
- rosewater crème brulee with rhubarb done three ways and pine nut wafers
- white chocolate mousse with poached pear, honey tuiles, white chocolate filigree and hazelnut dacquoise and
- banana pudding with salted caramel icecream, macadamia shortbread, mirror glaze and cinnamon cream.
And as he talked through these recipes, he encouraged the class to think about how else the components could be constructed, mix and match, and the use of moulds and shapes to make a unique dessert.
Here are some of the things we learnt:
- Turning sugar into caramel isn't something to be scared of, it just takes patience and concentration and a super clean pan so you won't get sticking and burnt bits.
- Add a little water to your egg yolks if you find them drying out.
- The signs that an anglaise is ready include: there will be less foam, the mixture will be glossier and of course, it sticks to the back of your spoon.
- You don't need overripe bananas to bake with. Instead, bake ripe bananas in their skin then mash them up, it really intensifies the banana flavour.
- Don't over-sugar your brulee -there needs to be enough sugar to form a crust but not too much that you can't melt it without melting the brulee.
The Two Girls enjoyed the chance to cook in a commercial kitchen with oodles of bench tops, ovens and cooktops, fridge and freezer space and heavy bottomed saucepans of all sizes.
The class ran from 5:30 – 9:30pm and cost $140. It includes a sit down dessert eating experience and you'll take home as many leftovers as you can carry. Bring a bag.
As we noted earlier, The Two Girls got Devine Desserts as a freebie but the approach of the class, coverage and experience is worth doing again. We recommend this class and are keen to go back.
For more information on the TasTAFE master classes visit their website.
Here's when we went to fermenting class, Not so alterno cooking class.
A post about eating desserts, Honey Badger.
Find David Hobba on Facebook here.
For another perspective on the class here's 'A Tasty Dessert Lesson', The Mercury, 15 September 2015


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Bill Foster quotes
[First line] I'm going home.
I am not a vigilante. I am just an ordinary man trying to get home to my daughter's birthday. Now if everyone will just stay out of my way, then nobody will get hurt.
[picking up the pathetic hamburger he just ordered, comparing it to the picture behind the counter] Can anybody tell me what's wrong with this picture?
What about the briefcase? You forgot the briefcase!
You have a choice. I can kill you, or you can kill me, and my daughter can collect the insurance.
Why have you put barbed wire on a fence? Is this how you rich people amuse yourselves? You put barbed wire on the fence so innocent people like me can hurt themselves lurking in?
[Bill Foster approaches the gang after they crashed] You missed. [Foster picks up the UZI and shoots the car] I missed too. [Foster threatens the gang member as he begs for his life. Foster shoots him in the ankle] You see, that's the concept. Take some shooting lessons, asshole.
[to customer at Whammyburger] You enjoying your meal? [customer chokes food onto tray] Hey, I think we have a critic! I don't think she likes the special sauce.
[Foster has just attacked the gang members on the hill] Clear a path, you mother ****er! Clear a path! I'm going home!
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Trans performers shine all over NYC's stages—see them at these comedy, music, burlesque, and Broadway shows.
NYC would be a sadder place without the cultural contributions of its rich trans and nonbinary community. You can catch some of the city's most spectacular artists—who happen to be gender-nonconforming—at these comedy events, Broadway shows, cabaret performances, drag parties and beyond.
Justin Vivian Bond is Refrigerated
Supreme stage siren Justin Vivian Bond has developed a cult of fans who don't miss their annual holiday show—a classic cabaret blowout featuring songbook favorites, queer protest and meandering musings from the singular mind of JVB. Look sharp and look up: you're about to see the very best act in town.
Switch N' Play
Brooklyn's most subversive ensemble brings their outrageous brand of drag and burlesque to National Sawdust for this special Adamms Family Values tribute edition. Witness gender-obliterating, hyper-inclusive comedy and stunts from the mischievous minds of Divina GranSparkle, K.James, Miss Malice, Nyx Nocturne, Vigor Mortis, Zoe Ziegfeld, Fem Appeal, Heart Crimson, Hystée Lauder and MiscAllaneous DomTop.
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It's the most gorgeous night in town...and it happens every month! Costume-clad stage meteorites Peter Smith and Sandy Honig take over the legendary Slipper Room for a classic variety revue, featuring infinitely agile musical director Ben Moss and burlesque angel Luna Love. Like the aunts out of any teen witch movie, Smith and Honig seem to cast spells in a language all their own; good luck trying to resist their magic.
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Juliet Prather, Maddie Fischer, Fareeha Khan, Jesse Roth and Stephanie Pace host this comedy showcase highlighting female, queer and gender non-conforming talents. November's edition boasts a killer lineup, including Gara Lonning, Andrés Govea, Joe Castle Baker, Rachel Joravsky, Rachel Pegram, Jess Salomon and Larry Owens.
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It just wouldn't be Chrismas Carols with GWAR without terrorizing old people and babies.
Carolers are a regular feature of the holiday season. The closer you get to Christmas, the more often these people can be seen going from house to house, trying to provide some cheer to those of us who are smart enough to stay out of the cold. GWAR, the raunchy metal band known for its sci-fi/horror costumes and insane live shows, decided to go out this year and ... um ... serenade some nice folks at their homes.
Of course, a GWAR performance isn't so much about the actual singing as it is about the spectacle that accompanies it, and there's plenty of spectacle to witness here. Aside from splattering an old woman with fake blood and making a small child cry, the band assaults blow-up lawn decorations and generally act like they're expected.
Honestly, the video's pretty hysterical. A particular highlight for me was when the band started demanding to know where the Baby Jesus was located. After watching this, I can't be the only one who wants GWAR to put out a Holiday album, can I?


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The First Ecumenical Council
Soon after Emperor Constantine took up residence in Nicomedia, the eastern capital, after his victory over Licinius, he was chagrined to learn of this new controversy that was troubling the whole Eastern Church. So, with the advice of St Hosius, Bishop of Spain (c. 257–357), his theological advisor, he summoned the largest council of bishops ever held up to that point. It opened on May 20, 325, in the city of Nicea, near Nicomedia. Constantine himself gave the opening address. According to tradition, 318 bishops were in attendance, including the famous and greatly beloved Saint Nicholas, Bishop of Myra in Lycia, and Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Tremithus in Cyprus.
This council, known now as the First Ecumenical Council, decreed that the Logos, the Word and Son of God, is uncreated, ever-existent, and fully divine. He is begotten—that is, "born" or generated—from the Father, and not made or created by Him. He is of one essence (in Greek, homoousios) with the Father. He is true God of true God, the Word of God by Whom all things were made (Jn 1.3; Heb 1.2). It is this uncreated, only-begotten, divine Son of God Who became man from the Virgin Mary as Jesus Christ, the Messiah of Israel and the Savior of the world.
The Council of Nicea also decreed a number of canons (i.e., Church regulations) concerning various issues of order and discipline in the Church. Canon 6 confirmed the jurisdictional authority of Alexandria over Egypt and the neighboring regions of Libya and Pentapolis, "since the like is customary for the Bishop of Rome also [meaning that the Roman Church, in a corresponding way, had jurisdictional authority only over Rome and its neighboring territory—at that time, most likely central Italy]. Likewise in Antioch and the other provinces let the Churches retain their privileges." This canon clearly ratifies the ancient practice of the Churches in the major cities each having full jurisdictional authority only over the surrounding region.
Concerning the lapsed, Canon 11 offered the possibility of restoration to Eucharistic communion, but only after a period of 12 years of heartfelt contrition, in three stages:
Concerning those who have fallen without compulsion, without the spoiling of their property, without danger or the like, as happened during the tyranny of Licinius, this Synod declares that, though they have deserved no mercy, they shall be dealt with mercifully. Those who were previously communicants, if they heartily repent, shall spend three years among the hearers; for seven years they shall be prostrators; and for two years they shall join the people in prayers, but still as yet without receiving the Eucharistic gifts.
Canon 20 prohibited the practice of penitential kneeling during the Church's Sunday Liturgy, as well as during the entire Pentecostarion season.
The Nicene Council also established guidelines for determining the date of the annual celebration of Pascha—thus helping to bring the Quartodecimans' practice to an end.
Finally, this council affirmed once and for all, at least for the Eastern Churches, the propriety of allowing married men to be ordained as deacons, presbyters, and at that time even bishops, and to still have a normal married life. While the Roman Church during the 4th century began trying to force its clergy to be celibate, it was not until the 12th century that it was finally able to enforce this rule.