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HIV epidemic 'is getting worse'by BBC News
Sub-Saharan Africa is still bearing the brunt of the HIV/Aids epidemic, a UNAids report has revealed.
Almost three-quarters of deaths from Aids in 2006 occurred there and two-thirds of those living with HIV are in that area.
World Hunger News
For the past 40 years, since its founding in 1976, the mission of World Hunger Education Service is to undertake programs, including Hunger Notes, that
- Educate the general public and target groups about the extent and causes of hunger and malnutrition in the United States and the world
- Advance comprehension which integrates ethical, religious, social, economic, political, and scientific perspectives on the world food problem
- Facilitate communication and networking among those who are working for solutions
- Promote individual and collective commitments to sustainable hunger solutions.


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Comicosity's Matt Santori-Griffith sat down with Greg Rucka, who is currently helming Wonder Woman along with artists Nicola Scott and Liam Sharp, and asked a big, oft-ducked question: is Wonder Woman queer?
And Rucka, rather than waffling, asked for Santori-Griffith's definition of queerness and then answered, "Yes."
This in itself would be a pretty big moment, but then Rucka dug into the nature of Diana's heroism, and the way he and the artists are exploring utopia, and it became clear that a lot more thought has gone into this than a simple yes-or-no response.
Rucka dug into the mythology of Diana and her homeland of Themyscira, which he called "the best possible paradise" and discussed how a society that has no concept of most current gender structures would work. "…an Amazon doesn't look at another Amazon and say, "You're gay." They don't. The concept doesn't exist. Now, are we saying Diana has been in love and had relationships with other women? As Nicola and I approach it, the answer is obviously yes. And it needs to be yes for a number of reasons"
But far more important to Rucka is the idea that past incarnations of Diana, in an attempt to follow an outdated romantic ideal, robbed her of much of her agency. Rucka wants it to be clear that his Wonder Woman doesn't leave Themyscira because she loves Steve Trevor. Instead, Rucka puts her decision down to a far more heroic reason: "she wants to see the world and somebody must go and do this thing. And she has resolved it must be her to make this sacrifice."
Rucka is also eager to use Themyscira and Amazonian society to explore how a utopia would work, in particular to honor the Marstons' original vision for their comic.
The entire interview is a fascinating look into the world of Wonder Woman – you can read it at Comicosity!

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Exceptionalism or Pride
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. (Proverbs 16:18 ESV)
What comes to your mind when you hear the words "American Exceptionalism"?
I admit, to me, the these words, when used by today's politicians, echo a sense of pride; a destructive kind of pride neatly disguised to represent patriotism. Hey, I could be wrong and that's ok with me! Actually, I pray that I am wrong. There is no doubt that God has had His hands on America and has blessed this nation tremendously but as we continue to stray from His word, so does our recognition of this blessing. When I hear people talk about American Exceptionalism their words seem to point inward. They seem to be saying, "Look at what I have done," or "Look at what we have done," with absolutely no acknowledgement of God. Not everyone is guilty of this and I am not trying to paint everyone with a broad brush but I also do not hear words of caution coming from anyone. Take care, lest we commit the sins of Nebuchadnezzar! (more…)
Watching and Praying
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ESV).
Good guess Paul; wait, that would mean everything else that has been accurately prophesied were also just lucky guesses. I think not! Just look around, turn on the news — any news channel — open a book, a magazine, a news paper, watch a movie, and yes take a close look at the church even. Paul may have said that with a gentle tone at the time but his words scream at us today. We have seen steady but continuous implosions within countries around the world and here in the US. Biased undertones have been rising to the surface of tumultuous storms and the actions of many are counter to what flows from their lips. There is so much happening around the world that are either stealing away peoples hopes or threatening to do so. We are one shot away from civil unrest here at home; one fighter jet violation away from what could start a long war. World leaders are flexing their muscles and leaning on political rhetoric to either solve or prevent what will ultimately come to pass. (more…)


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Afsana mimi, a well known personality in Bangladesh. She is a famous Actress, model, script-writer, television director. She is very popular for her acting talent. She started her journey as a model for a product. Later she recognized herself as a popular actress with her unforgettable appearance in numerous dramas. She had acted in more than two dozen Dramas and films. Also, she is very talented as a director. She directed many dramas successfully.
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Born : She was born in Sirajgonj district on 20th December 1968. At present she is 47 years old. Her father was Syed Fazlul korim and her mother was Shiron aforze.
Education : Afsana Mimi completed her BA from Dhaka University on English literature.
Married Life : She was married to a famous drama writer, director and actor named Gazi Rukayet. He was an engineer studied from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology(BUET).
Afsana Mimi Filmography :
1994- Nodir Naam Modhumati
1999- Chitra Nodir Pare
2009- Priotomashu
Afsana Mimi Drama : Kothao Keu Nei, Kotha Dilam, Bandhan, Kakhano Shomoy Ashe, Nila Namer Meyeti, Jiban Jemon, Shei Tumi, Shesh Chithir Pore, Bishshash, Sthir Chitro, Ontoray, Bedonar Rong Neel, Jhinuk Nirobe Soho, Proshne Tumi, Sudhui Tomare Jani, Mrittur Opare, Amaro Porano Jaha Chay, Kusum Kahini, Badhon.
Afsana Mimi Height, Weight and Body Measurement
Full name : Afsana Mimi
Nick name : Mimi
Birth date : 20th December 1968
Birth place : Sirajgong
Height : 5 feet 1 inch
Weight : 57 Kg
Bra size : 36 B
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Hip size : N/A
Hair color : Black
Eye color : Black
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Profession : Actress, model, script-writer, television director
Education : BA (English literature)
Citizenship : Bangladeshi
Career : Afsana Mimi started her career through acting in theatre. Her first theatre work was Raj Darsion played in 1986. She played the roll of a queen. She also worked in Dorpo,Nuruldinar Shara geban,Isha Darponar sarodshosi.and so many theatre plays. And she got her first chance to work in Television drama Kothao Keu Nei in 1920.This drama was telecasted by Bangladesh Television (BTV). Afterwards she worked in many television drama and films. Her debut film was Nodir Naam Modhumoti which was released in 1994. She is an anchor. Also, she directed many play writes and films. She introduced herself as a director in the year 2000 by directing Bandhan. Some of her directed dramas are Grihogolpo , Bandhan , fagun er Pous palaDoll's house. Currently she is directing some films. She has a production house of her own. Her production house name is Krishnachura.


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New year, new look for Kanye West's Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 sneakers.
After a fall '16 debut and an array of releases in the year since, West's signature "SPLY-350"-branded look will reportedly get a notable makeover that alters the design of the shoe considerably.
In the updated version, the sneaker's Primeknit upper features a new pattern with some repeating details. Meanwhile, the sneaker's branding loses its usual blocky typeface for a wavy font that stretches from top to bottom as opposed to front to back.
The style's colorway is also of note, as it features a gray taupe shade reminiscent of the original Yeezy Boost 350's "Moonrock" makeup and introduces a green tint that's unlike anything used on West's previous releases.
Although there are currently no concrete release details for this tweaked Yeezy sneaker, it's expected to be introduced sometime in 2018.
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Middle Eastern Beef with Lentils - Nadine Levy Redzepi
"My family doesn't eat meat every day, and when we do we don't necessarily have enormous portions, so small bites of beef need to have a ton of great flavour. Marinating builds in more flavour notes, especially in meat that doesn't cook very long. I often put meat to marinate in the fridge before I leave the house in the morning; when we are ready for dinner, I cook it quickly over high heat, just long enough to fry the spices without burning them. Cooking lentils slowly as you would risotto keeps them more separate, with a toothier texture. It's another example of taking a humble ingredient and preparing it with the care you would use for a more valuable commodity".
- Boneless beef sirloin steak 680 g (1. lb), cut 2.5 cm (1 inch) thick
- Garlic cloves 6
- Coriander seeds 2 teaspoons
- Fennel seeds 2 teaspoons
- Extra-virgin olive oil 120 ml (4 fl oz)
- Sweet paprika 2 teaspoons
- Fresh thyme sprigs 5
- Rapeseed oil 2 teaspoons
- Onion 1
- Puy (green) lentils 200 g (7 oz)
- Bay leaves 2
- Dry white wine 240 ml (8. fl oz)
- Chicken broth (see page 149) 1.2 litres (2 pints), as needed
- Fine sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Tomatoes 3 medium
- Flaky salt
- Fresh coriander leaves 30
- Marinate the beef: Cut the beef into 12-mm (½-inch) strips. Crush the garlic cloves with the flat side of your knife and discard the papery skins. Use a pestle and mortar or a spice mill to grind the coriander and fennel seeds to a powder. Add the garlic, coriander and fennel to a large bowl. Add the oil, paprika and thyme and mix well. Add the beef and massage the marinade into the meat. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. If you don't have a spice mill, use a coffee grinder. Whiz a bit of rice in the grinder before and after grinding the spices to clean it.
- To make the lentils: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Chop the onion and add it to the saucepan. Cook without stirring until it is lightly browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Stir the onion and continue to cook until it is golden brown, about 3 minutes more.
- Add the lentils and bay leaves and stir for 1 minute. Turn the heat down to
low and stir in the wine. Let the wine simmer until only about 1 tablespoon remains. Stir in about 480 ml (¾ pint) of the broth to barely cover the lentils, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer the lentils, stirring every 5 to 7 minutes and adding more broth in 120-ml (4-fl oz) increments as needed to cover the lentils. After 15 minutes, taste a lentil, and stop adding broth when they still have a bit of snap, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.
- To core the tomatoes easily, slice downwards next to but not through the stem. Make two angled cuts into the larger half to release the core and discard. Coarsely chop the tomatoes. Add them to the lentils, but don't stir them in. Cover the saucepan and remove from the heat.
Now, to cook the beef: Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is very hot, add half of the meat in a single layer. Cook the meat without moving it for 30 seconds, then use tongs to turn each piece. Cook on the second side for about 1½ minutes, then turn again. Cook for a final 30 seconds and transfer to a bowl. Reheat the frying pan, and cook the remaining beef. Season the meat strips with the salt. Chop half of the coriander leaves and stir them into the beef. You will not need to add oil to the frying pan because of the beef marinade.
Give the lentils a quick stir to mix in the tomatoes. Spoon the lentils into bowls. Top with the beef, sprinkle with the reserved coriander, and serve.
Extracted from Downtime by Nadine Levy Redzepi (Ebury Press, £27) Photography by Ditte Isager


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Monday, January 31, 2011
Steampunk Outfit from the Technocrats' Ball
I did a very bad job of taking pictures at the Technocrats' Ball, which was totally lovely and went really well - it was great seeing so many people in their Steampunk best! Luckily, last week I wore the very same outfit (shhhh! don't tell) to a Steampunk meet-up in Waltham at the Charles River Museum of Industry. You'll have to settle for some pictures of that. The bodice is based on a Truly Victorian pattern, slightly modified. The skirt was totally made up, but worked out really well. The overskirt was a recycled costume piece (so there are two shades of purple, but only two - not clear in these pictures). This was just supposed to be a quick and dirty costumey Steampunk pattern test, so it is made in horrid (inexpensive!) polyester fabric that photographs badly, but which is actually really cool for Steampunk purposes. Yay!
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It is one of the oldest and the most divine Hindu temples which is dedicated to Goddess- Kachakanti. It is situated in the Barak Valley which is located at a distance of 11 km from 'Silchar' (Udarbund). In the premise, there is a temple of Lord Shiva as well.
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can easily reach KachaKanti Temple as Udarbund is 354 km south east of
Guwahati. And Visitors can outreach By Air, By Train and By Bus as these are
the three major modes of transports in the valley.
It is a historical pilgrimage and the most
commemorated temple for ethnically Bengali and Hindu people in the district of
South Assam, India. Kachakanti Devi is a beautiful incarnation of two powerful
Hindu Goddess- Maa Durga and Maa Kali. She is represented as the empowerment of
'Shakti'. Goddess- Kachakanti, four armed, each arms shows variously a sword, a
severed head etc. She is delineated as the consort of Lord- Shiva on whose body
she has been seen standing. Whilst she was in anger, Shiva lied in her Path
whose foot on Lord Shiva conquered her rage.


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The revenue cycle begins when a patient walks through the door, but what if that door is seemingly locked? Patient access is one of the most important areas of healthcare, but too often under prioritized. Long wait times and limited patient accessibility may lead to poor health outcomes; jeopardize the organization's reputation and financial well-being. In an era shifting to lower-cost ambulatory services, institutions must adapt to the growing systems' needs with a focus on improving a patient's ability to access care.
Despite Texas Children's success in clinical care and research, tremendous demand for world-renowned programs contributed to significant access challenges – long appointment wait times, restrictive scheduling practices, unfilled appointment slots, complicated referral processes, unexceptional patient experience and underutilization of technology. Both administration executives and clinical leadership recognized the situation and prompted an organization-wide initiative to transform specialty access without adding clinical resources. Directed by a collaboration of revenue cycle, ambulatory operations and physician leadership, a dedicated task force challenged Texas Children's to think differently and adopt a culture of change. By embracing standardization, maintaining patient focus, communicating frequently and leveraging technology, the organization was able to improve access for specialty care areas.
Embrace technology to increase patient engagement and improve the scheduling experience.
Patient portal. Texas Children's put patients at the forefront of their care with online instant access to medical records, laboratory and test results and open communication with providers. New technology was implemented to make portal sign up and activation much easier for families. Now, registration staff at clinic welcome desks generate a text message to the families containing a link to activate the portal account instantly. In addition, a system-wide employee competition encouraged staff to promote patient activation of the portal technology. Patient activation quickly increased from 60% to 71%from FY 17 to FY 18.
Online scheduling. New technology was also deployed to create two online scheduling platforms for convenient, self-serve scheduling. Online scheduling through the patient portal was implemented to allow patients to schedule return appointments with their existing providers. In addition, a separate platform was established to offer online scheduling for patients scheduling with a new doctor or a new specialty. Marketing efforts were also launched to claim search engine links to ensure patients were appropriately directed to the new online scheduling options. These new technologies resulted in patient satisfaction scores around "ease of scheduling" improving from 57% to 73% having a very good experience. Between the two scheduling platforms, more than 8,000 appointments were scheduled online within the first 11 months of deployment, representing over 900 staff scheduling hours redistributed while improving patient experience.
Electronic waitlist. Texas Children's also implemented an electronic waitlist within the patient portal to transform appointment cancelations into access opportunities. A newly canceled appointment is offered up via text alerts to families listed on the electronic waitlist. The offer can easily be accepted by simply clicking on a link within the text message, thus automatically canceling the patient's original appointment and resulting in scheduling the newly offered appointment.
By standardizing processes and improving efficiency with modern technology, the way the organization approaches patient access was completely revolutionized
By standardizing processes and improving efficiency with modern technology, the way the organization approaches patient access was completely revolutionized
For patients who accept new appointment offers through the electronic waitlist, they are now seen an average of 50 days earlier than their originally scheduled appointment.
Strengthen partnerships with referring providers. Previously, with over 40 referral submission routes, Texas Children's not only made it difficult for patients to access care, but also providers attempting to refer patients for specialty care. Operational efficiencies were introduced to consolidate to one standardized and simplistic electronic referral form. This update reduced completion time from 2 minutes to 30 seconds. Additionally, automatic responses notify referring providers of a scheduled appointment within 24 hours of the submission. Efforts to ensure automatic visit summaries from the Texas Children's electronic medical record were sent automatically to referring providers increased 60% to 100% after clinic visits.
Increase capacity and improve utilization. Restrictive scheduling practices combined with variations in clinic sessions and appointment templates resulted in 20% of appointment slots going unfilled in FY17. A focused effort moved the organization to a 4-hour clinic session, ensuring maximized provider availability and use of clinical space. Additionally, the implementation of "72-hour flipping" released unfilled appointments reserved for unique appointment types 72 hours prior to appointment time to a broader population of patients needing services. From these efforts, more than 53,000 appointments were added annually; of which 44% were new patient appointment openings.
Texas Children's door is now open for patients, with 83% of specialties able to offer the third next available new patient appointment within 14 business days, an increase from 66% in FY17. Completed appointments have increased by 16.5% over from FY 17 to FY 19. In addition to the financial solidity, greater patient satisfaction was achieved.
Lessons Learned
A key for improving access at Texas Children's was recognition by the hospital's CEO, Mark A. Wallace, that improvement was necessary. His support prompted a culture of change and physician partnership at the forefront of the task force supported clinical restructuring to ensure the vision translated into organization-wide accomplishments. The adaptability of the Information Services Department facilitated the technological advances needed, while ensuring patient privacy and safety. The Marketing partnership for focused elements of the access initiative provided communication channels for both internal and external audiences.
Texas Children's was able to make significant improvements within just 12 months. By standardizing processes and improving efficiency with modern technology, the way the organization approaches patient access was completely revolutionized. The access journey is an ongoing initiative with additional areas of focus that will be implemented soon to ensure "patients receive the right care, at the right place at the right time."


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Almond Biscuit Bombs
Calling the police on Black people puts them in danger. White folks, we've started to use calling the police more as a way to keep people out of certain spaces or prevent certain behaviors than to respond to legitimate emergencies. When we do this without examining our biases — without asking ourselves why we feel like certain people don't belong or certain behaviors are a nuisance — it's not surprising that the outcomes tend to be racist.
There are plenty of recent examples: the white woman who called police on Black people barbecuing, the white woman who called police on a Black woman taking a nap in her dorm common room, the white woman who called police on two Black men waiting for a friend at Starbucks. Any of these could've ended in tragedy. One solution is obviously dealing with the militarized and racially biased policing that is simply a fact in our country.
But another? Another is to STOP CALLING THE POLICE. I've grappled with this over the past few years as a white woman, and here's my own personal plan:
First, I "rewrote my internal script" about the police at the advice of this helpful resource. I grew up being taught and conditioned that the police were safe and there to protect, but that is demonstrably not the case for people of color in our country. What really creates safety? Knowing one another, forming relationships, creating a community that looks out for one another, keeping our eyes open for one another.
If I get an urge to call the police now, I ask myself why: is it because of a sense of entitlement or indignation about someone's actions? Is it because it's easier and faster to "do my duty" and help someone this way than by stopping to help? Or is someone's life really in danger? Only for the last reason will I call the police now.
In other situations, I try to stop and help instead of calling the police where possible. If a situation is not life-threatening, such as a disabled motorist, can I stop and pitch in instead of calling the police? Can I see if they need help changing a tire, or if I can call a friend or mechanic for them? If someone seems out of place or lost, can I stop and ask if they need help? Can I pay for their lyft home or to a family member's house?
Keep a list on your phone of organizations in your area you can contact for certain specific types of help. For instance, here are options for helping someone having a mental health crisis in San Francisco, and here are some options for San Diego. Can you google and find some options near where you live?
And if the situation isn't life threatening and no action needs to be taken, can you mind your business and let people live their lives?
This stuff isn't perfect and it isn't easy. It's going to take more of your time and energy. It's going to derail your plans. It's going to stress you out to weigh your options and try to pick the right one. But it might also save someone's life.
What are some resources in your area you can use instead of calling the police? Post some in the comments below to share.
One year ago: Corn Maque Choux
Two years ago: Sweet Biscuits
Three years ago: Smoked Salmon Salad in Avocado Boats
Four years ago: Easy Cheesy Artichoke Dip in a Baguette
Five years ago: Biscoff Spread Gooey Butter Cake
Six years ago: Gooey Chocolate Skillet Cake Ice Cream Sundae
Seven years ago: Toasted Almond Cake with Mascarpone Cream and Amarena Cherries
- 1 can (8-count/16.3 ounces) Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits or similar product
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 6 ounces almond paste, grated
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1-3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream or milk
- sliced almonds for topping (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mix softened butter and grated almond paste until evenly combined. Unroll the biscuits. Flatten each biscuit, place about 1 1/2 tablespoons of butter mixture in the center, and pinch together the edges of the biscuit to conceal. Place in your prepared pan with the seam down.
- Bake 17-22 minutes, or until deeply golden brown (let them get pretty dark on top to ensure they're cooked all the way through). Cool at least 10 minutes while you make the icing. In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, almond extract, and enough heavy whipping cream or milk to thin it to pouring consistency. Pour the icing over the buns and top them with sliced almonds if desired. Serve warm.
16 Comments on Almond Biscuit Bombs (and How to Stop Calling the Police)
Love this post. Thank you for all you said. We need mpre people to speak up
I have so any conflicting thoughts about this! In my inner-city neighborhood, I feel like I wished people called the police more. I get so tired of someone getting their car stolen, and three different people saying, "Oh, yes, it must have been the suspicious guy who was out messing with everyone's cars late last night!" And it makes me sad to hear of the many people who have been broken into and never reported it. I totally get why people don't call, but it's so frustrating! I agree with you about building relationships in your community–that's the whole difference in knowing whether the "suspicious guy" is dangerous or your neighbor three doors down–but maybe the other side of the coin is building relationship with local police as well. I know our local precinct often has open house-type events where neighbors can speak to police about concerns in a low-stakes setting, and I hope other places have similar opportunities. Avoiding the police works in some scenarios, but the ideal solution is for them to be a safe resource for all!
Katie there's a massive difference between a stolen car and someone just existing in a public space. Yes if someone steals a car you should call the police. But the fact of the matter is people of color are horribly mistreated by cops and overuse of their services only makes that worse. I like the idea of encouraging more white people to be human beings and talk to people before assuming they're out t to get you.
Looks absolutely delicious and such a great weekend brunch treat!
Thank you for this post.
"militarized and racially biased policing that is simply a fact in our country"
Saying something like this is, in itself, is biased. As the wife of a police officer, I am so disappointing that you are choosing to demonize men and women who put their lives in danger every day to protect citizens nationwide. I follow your blog to see your delicious recipes, not to read this mean spirited speech.
I suspect in practice we'd mostly agree on when it is appropriate to call the police, and I think I get your context a little better now.
The idea of the police being "overused" is something I have read about in the news, but NOT something I experience in real life. I consistently see my neighbors afraid to call the police to their own detriment (I am white and most of them are black), and it makes me sad for them, though I get it. I would rather not talk about it here, but I have seen multiple occasions where someone ended up dead or hurt because we have a local culture of not calling police. Not all of the situations seemed "life-threatening" until after someone was dead.
So again, I have a lot of conflicting thoughts about this, and I was a bit jarred by some of your statements! But I guess others are reading this from a different place. As always, I appreciate your reminders that racism is a thing, and I find you to be an appreciated voice of reason.
Julie – thanks for this post. This isn't something I've given much thought to and I consider myself relatively "aware" of bias. It takes courage to assess one's own privilege and bias and even more to write about it on the internet. Please keep pushing me beyond my comfort zone- I need it.
Bless your heart, and I mean that in a good way. It's not just people not wanting to get involved or just being jerks because someone isn't white. You mentioned a motorist having trouble. I was on my way to work on a freeway that was 5 lines in each direction, when a car came sailing off the side of an overpass and crashed to the ground 30 or 40 feet below. I was in the left lane, but I had my cell, so I called 911. When I had told the operator what happened, she asked me where I was, and I told her which freeway and which overpass the car had fallen from. She said, "Oh, that's not our jurisdiction. You need to call the right jurisdiction." And she hung up! I was furious.
But, just before the crash was out of sight I saw a man jump out of his car and run toward the car carrying a doctor's bag. And other folks who were in the right lane had also pulled over. I have to say that I cried most of the way to work Thank God not everyone is as stupidly uncaring as that operator. People are either raised to care about others, or they're not. And if they weren't, then they need to teach themselves. That could have been her child driving that car. What was she thinking?
Less than five minutes ago I read a post of yours for the first time (the protein banana pancakes) and while I usually get annoyed with bloggers telling an irrelevant story for half an hour before getting to the recipe, your sense of humor converted me to Team Ramble. I then scrolled around looking for more recipes that appeal to me, and when I saw the subtitle of this recipe I had a "Come again, now?" Moment. For a white life style blogger to delve into this issue (or any issue dealing with living in a white supremacist country) was, not just refreshing, but so heartening for me as a woman of color. Then I scrolled through the comments and was further pleased to see the responses you made to people disagreeing with you. I'm on a new diet and it doesn't seem like this blog will fit in well with my new lifestyle, but I'll keep coming back for the humorous and woke vibe. Seriously, white allies are so few and far between that this made my freaking day.


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Immediately after use, rinse in cold to lukewarm (not hot) water with a mild detergent or dish soap.
**If you find the drying time is taking longer than 24 hours, you can put the underwear in the dryer (preferably in a delicates dryer bag to protect the mesh) on a delicates or wrinkle release cycle (usually about 10-15 minutes with lower heat). Longer drying time could be considered if your air dry environment is cold or damp.


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ClearSlide, a SaaS company that helps make sales representatives more productive, has raised $50 million in Series C funding led by The Social+Capital Partnership with all current venture investors, including Greylock Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Felicis Ventures participating in the round. This brings the company's total funding to $90 million.
As part of the investment, Mamoon Hamid, General Partner at The Social+Capital Partnership has joined the company's board of directors. Also participating in the round was Comcast Ventures and Silicon Valley Bank.
ClearSlide's broad service makes salespeople more productive — it's the features that make the SaaS disruptive. Users easily upload their sales presentations to the platform and then teams can edit and share information in a collaborative manner, designed for the sales process (ClearSlide bought slide creation tool SlideRocket from VMware last year). ClearSlide also offers analytics that show how the presentation was accepted by customers, and how this affected the conversion rates. That data can then be used to determine what sales presentations are more effective than others.
For example, you could see how high the percentage of a closing deal is with a given slide in the presentation. It also serves as a coaching tool to improve a sales person's effectiveness. Other features include engagement metrics, performance stats of sales reps, and predictive modeling around deals.
Over the last year, ClearSlide increased its revenues by 2.5x and doubled its customer base, which includes sales teams at LinkedIn, Intuit, Expedia, Comcast, Rackspace, Amazon, and The Wall Street Journal.
As Al Lieb, CEO of ClearSlide, explains, sales reps used to use separate applications for screen sharing, PowerPoint, and more. ClearSlide brings together everything under one service and provides analytics and data that can improve sales productivity. He adds that the product has expanded more heavily into mobile as field sales reps want to access presentations and more on their tablets and phones. So the product has evolved into a mix of usage between web and mobile. The funding will be used towards hiring and product development, says Lieb.
The idea behind using data from the actual pitch to make sales teams more productive is compelling — in a world where data and analytics are the differentiator, it makes sense for sales reps to be using insights to increase their own success and productivity.


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Sunshine Coast Cottage
Gibson, British Columbia
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- 1Bedrooms
- 1Bathrooms
- 4Guests
- Parking Spots
- 241 m2Building Size
- 1 weekMinimum Stay
Sunshine Coast Cottage is located within the heart of the bay area in lower Gibsons. Its prime location allows you to walk to various sights and sounds such as Molly?s Reach. Whether it be a road trip with the family or a romantic retreat with your partner, the cottage provides a great base from which you can explore what Gibsons has to offer.
- Winterized
- Pets Allowed
- Internet/WiFi
- Accessible
- No Smoking
- Waterfront
Cottage Location
- Province: British Columbia
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Making Global Illumination User Friendly
|Making Global Illumination User Friendly
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|6th Eurographics Workshop on Rendering
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Global illumination researchers tend to think in terms of mesh density and sampling frequency, and their software reflects this in its user interface. Advanced rendering systems are rife with long command lines and parameters for tuning the sample densities, thresholds and other algorithm-specific variables, and the novice user is quickly lost in a sea of possibilities. This paper details a successful effort of making one such global illumination system usable by people who understand their problems, even if they do not understand the methods needed to solve them, through an assisted oracle approach. A single program is introduced to map a small set of intuitive control variables to the rendering commands and parameter settings needed to produce the desired output in a reasonable time. This new executive program then serves as the basis for a graphical user interface that is both friendly in its appearance and reliable in its performance. Finally, we conclude with some future directions for improving this interface.
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Aluminum MUJI Fountain Pen. $16. Purchase.
[column-group][column]UPDATE [11.17.2014] While I love the design of this pen, it has not proved to be the most useful. Let me preface by saying that I don't know enough about fountain pens to write knowledgeably on the subject, but in my experiences the pen dried out rather quickly, not from use, but from the passing of time (evaporation due to no seal?). After replacing the cartridge and cleaning the [/column][column]head of the pen of the dried ink, it never quite wrote smoothly again. Consequently, I've given up on this pen and wouldn't recommend it. Instead I'd recommend the Parker Jotter, which I've been happily using daily for well over a year. They're different styles of pens and thus not exactly comparable, but if you're looking for a minimalist EDC pen go with the Jotter.[/column][/column-group]


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The feud between Rick Ross and Young Jeezy recently developed into an altercation at the BET Hip Hop Awards. There, both camps were involved in an incident that allegedly included gunshots and arrests. While Wale didn't seem to be involved, he was recently asked to speak about the confrontation by Bootleg Kev due to his alliance with Ross' Maybach Music Group.
Wale explained that he attended the red carpet for the award show but that he had to leave to perform elsewhere so he was not present for the brawl.
"I heard about it," he explained. "I didn't know what was true. Everything was happening so fast, I didn't know what was going on… I wasn't nowhere near the whole situation…I really can't call and say what happened or what should have happened. It's unfortunate, to say the least."
He also shared that he had no real indication that a feud existed between the camps.
"That ain't something that we sit around and talk about, our relationships with other artists," he said. "We never really talk about nobody but ourselves amongst ourselves. So nobody really knew how deep anything was or how deep nothing is. So, I'm assuming this is something that was just blown out of proportion, for the most part."
The rest of the interview can be heard below.
RELATED: Footage Released Of Rick Ross & Young Jeezy Fight At BET Hip Hop Awards


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IBI Lorenzini at the forefront against the counterfeiting of drugs
26 September 2017
Milan, 26 September 2017 – Tracing drugs through serial numbers to allow the identification of stolen or counterfeited products: IBI Lorenzini raises to the challenge to fight the pharmaceutical product counterfeiting market, one of the most serious threats to public health, and does it well in advance of the EU Regulation, which will enter into force in 2019, by implementing digital counter-measures for the reduction of risks. It's the Rockwell Automation Pharma Suite software the electronic "key" that will guarantee safety, control and transparency for IBI products.
The pharmaceutical company of Aprilia, driven by Camilla Borghese Khevenhüller, at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 project, has introduced today in Milan, during an event dedicated to industrial automation (at the premises of Tecniche Nuove) the innovative strategies implemented in its production lines, giving particular attention to those relating to traceability, and the implementation of the Rockwell Automation software.
The whole European pharmaceutical sector will in fact soon have to accept the new challenge posed by EU Regulation 2011/62, which defines the drug control procedures for the reduction of counterfeiting threats. The new dispositions are part of a path initiated in 2013 by the USA market, when the then president Barack Obama signed the DSCSA (Drug Supply Chain Security Act). The achieving of these objectives requires the implementation of innovative electronic systems for the safe identification and tracking of drug prescription and distribution, and is the basis for the choice made by IBI.
"The track-and-trace" system", explained during the event in Milan Luca Pezzano, Operational Director of IBI "greatly increases the safety of the drug production process. It guarantees in fact a higher level of transparency and responsibility in production, improves logistic exchanges and allows the identification of stolen and counterfeited products. The serial numbers are fundamental for managing the whole distribution process, ensuring complete traceability. For this reason", he concludes "the serial number is printed on each sale unit, on each box containing single units and on each pallet where the boxes are stacked."
The Industry 4.0 revolution is reaching all company sectors, and it was unavoidable that it would also affect such delicate fields for public health as the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. Total drug traceability is one of the main objectives of this digital revolution: for the USA market, the obligation for manufacturers starts from November 2017 and the project will be completed in 2023. On the other hand, as far as Europe its realisation should be completed by February 2019, while in Italy the limit is February 2025. IBI Lorenzini is therefore at the forefront in applying a change that in future years will be mandatory for all the companies of the sector.


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Satellite Remote Sensing and GIS with Geology, are my passion and discipline. This discipline has taken me round the world, to national and international Government Organizations and Universities of repute. It gave me a name, a persona. I appreciate and am happy for all these privileges.
But deep within, there was another greater passion, which made me burn the midnight oil in the quest of trying to learn about our historical past, our monumental heritage, the way our ancestors lived their life, the monuments they commissioned, and their chronicled biographies.
This query of history and heritage made me a student once again, and has put me in the winding path of exotica of ancient Archaeology.
I believe that Archaeology rests in the cradle of Geology. GIS and Satellite Remote Sensing are a set of new eyes to behold archaeological monuments.


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Miscellaneous Canadian and Latin American AD/CV Actions on Mainland Chinese Products
01 September 2017
Canada Initiates AD/CV Investigations on PET Resin
The Canada Border Services Agency has initiated separate AD and CV duty investigations of mainland Chinese polyethylene terephthalate resin having an intrinsic viscosity of at least 0.70 decilitres per gramme but not more than 0.88 decilitres per gramme, including PET resin that contains various additives introduced in the manufacturing process, as well as blends of virgin PET resin and recycled PET containing 50 percent or more virgin PET resin content by weight, classified under HTSCA 3907.61.0000, 3907.69.0010 and 3907.69.0090.
As required by Canadian law, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal has commenced a concurrent preliminary injury inquiry to determine whether the evidence discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidising of the subject merchandise have caused injury or retardation or are threatening to cause injury to a Canadian industry. Submissions by parties opposed to the complaint are due by 19 September. These submissions should include evidence (e.g., documents and sources that support the factual statements in the submissions) and arguments concerning the questions of:
- whether there are goods in Canada, other than those identified in the CBSA's statement of reasons for initiating the investigation, that are like goods to the allegedly dumped and subsidised goods;
- whether there is more than one class of allegedly dumped and subsidised goods;
- which domestic producers of like goods comprise the domestic industry; and
- whether the information before the CITT discloses a reasonable indication that the alleged dumping and subsidising of the goods have caused injury or retardation or threaten to cause injury.
Parties should note that the CITT does not consider exclusion requests during a preliminary injury inquiry and that none should therefore be filed at this stage. Should the matter proceed to a final inquiry phase, particulars regarding the schedule for filing exclusion requests will be included in a notice of inquiry. The CITT is scheduled to issue its preliminary injury determination on 17 October.
Canada Considers Sunset Review of AD Duty Order on Hot-Rolled Steel Plate
The CITT is seeking comments from interested parties by 8 September on whether it should initiate an expiry review of the AD duty order on mainland Chinese hot-rolled carbon steel plate and high‑strength low-alloy plate not further manufactured than hot-rolled, heat-treated or not, in cut lengths, in widths from 24 inches (+/‑ 610 mm) to 152 inches (+/- 3,860 mm) inclusive, and thicknesses from 0.187 inches (+/‑ 4.75 mm) to 4.0 inches (+/- 101.6 mm) inclusive, but excluding plate for use in the manufacture of pipe and tube (also known as skelp), plate in coil form, plate having a rolled, raised figure at regular intervals on the surface (also known as floor plate), and plate produced to American Society for Testing and Materials specifications A515 and A516M/A516, grade 70 (also known as pressure vessel quality plate) in thicknesses greater than 3.125 inches (+/- 79.3 mm).
Imports of subject merchandise are classified under HTSCA 7208.51.0010, 7208.51.0091, 7208.51.0092, 7208.51.0093, 7208.51.0094, 7208.51.0095, 7208.52.0010, 7208.52.0091, 7208.52.0092, 7208.52.0093 and 7208.52.0096.
The CITT will only initiate a review if it determines that there is sufficient information for such a review to be performed. If a review is not initiated, the orders will be allowed to expire as scheduled on 7 January 2018. Submissions may address such issues as the likelihood of continued or resumed dumping of the goods, the likely volume and price ranges of dumped imports if dumping were to continue or resume, the domestic industry's recent performance, including trends in production, sales, market share, domestic prices, costs and profits, and the likelihood of injury to the domestic industry if the order were allowed to expire. The CITT will issue a decision on 3 October on whether an expiry review is warranted.
Argentina Renews AD Duty Order on Disposable Syringes
Argentina has renewed the AD duty order on disposable and sterile hypodermic plastic syringes, with or without needles, of a volume ranging from one cubic centimetre to 60 cc, classified under NCM 9018.31.11 and 9018.31.19, from mainland China. An AD duty of 59 percent has been established for a period of five years.
Argentina Moves to Final Phase of AD Probe of Dishwashers
Argentina has moved to the final phase of the AD duty investigation of dishwashers for household use classified under NCM 8422.11.00 from mainland China. No provisional AD measures have been imposed of subject merchandise, however.
Peru Rescinds AD Duty Order on Poplin Fabrics
Peru has rescinded effective from 24 August the AD duty order on certain mainland Chinese polyester/cotton poplin fabrics classified under HTSPE 5407.81.0000, 5407.82.0000, 5512.11.0000, 5512.19.0000, 5513.11.0000, 5513.21.0000, 5514.11.0000 and 5514.21.0000. Imports of subject merchandise had been subject to a specific AD duty of US$1.29 per kilogramme.
Peru Adopts Provisional AD Measures on Slide Fasteners
Peru has established provisional AD measures for a period of four months on slide fasteners and parts thereof classified under HTSPE 9607.11.0000, 9607.19.0000 and 9607.20.0000 from mainland China. Subject merchandise below a certain price will face AD duties ranging from US$3.00 to US$5.76 per kilogramme, as shown below.
|AD Duty (US$/kg)
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|Metal fasteners
|Ningbo MH Industry Co. Ltd.
|All other
|Other fasteners
|Ningbo MH Industry Co. Ltd.
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|Parts of fasteners
|Ningbo MH Industry Co. Ltd.
|Zhejiang Sunhe Zipper Co. Ltd.
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- Argentina
- Peru
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I had what I guess was a rude awakening today.
My mother had a dental appointment scheduled at 2 and my cousin Niecie was going to come up from the Bay Area and give her a mani/pedi in the morning.
Among the things I found during the big Office Reorganization was a box of old, old black and white snapshots of my mother's family that had been torn out of someone's photo album (the black page still sticking to the back). Many of these photos are duplicates of ones I already have and in any case, I have a ton of photos here to go through "some day" and definitely don't need to add these to the four big boxes I already have. As Niecie has become, with Peach's death, the family historian, I thought she would like to have the photos.
Every time I post one of the old photos in the private family group on Facebook, Niecie is the one who gets all excited and happy to see the old photos, so I told her about this big box of photos and she said she definitely wanted them.
So when I knew she would be at Atria, I took the box and went there early, an hour before the dental appointment. Niecie was delighted and suggested that we go out to the lobby and look at them there, since there was a table and better light.
My mother was pretty much OK, though when I was going to get coffee for the 3 of us and asked if she wanted cream in her coffee, she threw her hands in the air and said "you guys figure it out. I don't even know what you're talking about."
So we settled in at the table and Niecie started looking at the photos, asking with almost every photo "now who is this?" Sometimes my mother knew, almost always I did because I've been seeing them all of my life. As I answered her questions and corrected her guesses it occurred to me that with Peach and Kathy gone, I am the only one in the family who knows all this stuff!!!!
I do have a couple of cousins older than I am, but they have always lived at a distance and I don't have a clue how much they know about our grandparents when they lived in Inverness and the people who visited them, or what Peach and I looked like as little kids, or how to tell the babies one from another based on the date of the photo.
I can. And I think I am the only one in the family who can. (I call Niecie my cousin, but in reality she's is the daughter of my cousin Shirley, who would have been able to identify all of these photos, had she not died of cancer several years ago).
That's a pretty heady responsibility. When I die, the IDs of all these photos dies with me. I don't know that anybody cares, but if this family is typical of many other families, the people who really are interested and care, won't realize they care until everybody who can answer their questions is gone.
That's certainly what happened with my father's side of the family. I inherited the scrapbooks of my godfather, my grandfather and my father and I don't have a clue who is in the photos and what is happening. This is particularly sad in the case of my grandparents' vaudeville scrapbook, filled with many of the stars of the company they were members of, but I don't have a clue who they are or, in the case of informal photos of this group, what was the occasion for the photos. That is all lost to history now.
But it seems I am now the only one who can keep the memories of my mother's family alive, through the remaining photos. She can remember some of them, but not all of them. I can figure out most of them.
It just feels weird to realize that.
As for the dental appointment, it went very well.
To my surprise there was no resistance. Maybe her defenses were down after a morning with Niecie and then our session with the photographs. I just said "it's time to go" and she followed me.
It was kind of endearing, though, that even though she didn't know what was happening, she still had the dental nervousness. "I'm very nervous and I don't know why," she told me. When I asked her about it, she said "I don't know where I'm going and what's going to happen to me."
As for the appointment itself, it was a perfect example of why I love Cindy so much. I remember when I first went to her after >20 years of not seeing a dentist and fearing that my teeth were about to fall out. She had been a friend for years, but not my dentist. She scheduled me for the last appointment of the day so there would be nobody in the office except me. Years later she told me that she should have taken a picture of my teeth because she had never seen such a thick piece of plaque behind my front teeth and was sure a photo could be published in a dental magazine, but she didn't want to make me feel uncomfortable. She truly changed my life and I now brush, floss, and see my dentist 3 times a year. She also took care of me herself until she felt I would be comfortable seeing a hygienist.
So she took my mother to the back of the office, where dental procedures are done, and she was very gentle with her, examining all of her teeth, then asking if she would mind if they cleaned them. My mother agreed and Debbie, the hygienist cleaned. Then Cindy came back in and asked if my mother would feel comfortable having her teeth x-rayed, which she agreed to. A full mouth x-ray was done. Debbie told me she would be taking 18 x-rays, which would not have to be repeated for 5 years, which I told her meant it probably would not have to be done again.
While the x-rays were being done, Cindy talked with me and said she'd like to study the x-rays and then meet with me about the condition of my mother's mouth. She asked if I thought my mother should be at that meeting and I said no, so we have that ahead of us.
I listened while Cindy tested the gum pockets and most were 3 or 4, but a couple were 7 and I think I heard her say one was 10. She's also lost 2 teeth, Cindy says. So I'm sure she would like to do some work, but the question is, I think, how much dental work you do on someone who is 97. I'll find out when we have our meeting.
So she's had her annual exam, she's had a CT scan and she's
had a dental appointment and, depending on what my meeting with Cindy
reveals, she may be free of medical interference for awhile.
Bri has a Michael Strahan gap in her front
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"No officer she just needed to chill out ya know?"
But with all those other heads I have in there hers just wouldn't fit.
Well, maybe she needed to cool off!
Ease up on the ice cream, tubby... Gotta leave room for the souvenirs.


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The combination with the two other tangles Zonked (by Barbara Finwall) and Panthe (by Nancy Newlin) is beautiful as the straight lines give a good contrast to the swings.
Thank you so much Adele, for this challenge. I am so proud that you chose MySwing.
Have a great New Year!


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He Knows What You Need
When we were children, we worried about the monsters in the closet. We looked up to our parents and our teachers thinking, "They have it all figured out- they aren't scared of anything."But most of us are all grown up now, and we know that this is certainly not the case. We are grown up, but we don't have it all figured out although we think we're supposed to. Much of life's worries come from us comparing ourselves to our friends or people we don't even know. As we strive to catch up with other people's highlights, it's easy to become discouraged when all we know is our own reality.
But hope is the foundation of our faith, and there's nothing like fasting to remind us where our hope and security lies as Christians. As we fast, we remind ourselves of our dependency on God–that He really is all we need. Jesus said:
"And don't be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don't worry about such things. These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers all over the world, but your Father already knows your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need." (Luke 12:29-31 NLT)
We pray to tune in to God's whisper. When we pray, we seek the Kingdom of God, and His good and perfect will for our lives. While we as humans often make our fasts about what we want, God keeps it about what we need. We want that promotion, we want that healing, we want that place to live. And while we should definitely believe for these things, God is a good God, and He tells us not to worry about them and to just seek His Kingdom. The monsters in the closet are now gone because we have a Father who tells us, "Everything will be OK if you just trust me." Fasting and praying is a great opportunity to seek His Kingdom – to lean in and hear from God.
Let's ask God what He wants for our lives this year as we continue to seek His Kingdom through prayer. We never come second when we put God first.
– Lasse Hultén
- What does your 'monster' look like today?
- What would Jesus say about your 'monster'?
Prayer Points:
- Thank Jesus because you don't have to worry about anything.
- Ask Jesus for help to stop worrying about the 'monsters' in your life.
- For all the Young Adults in our church


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Wisdom & Wonder: Common Grace in Science & Art
Abraham Kuyper
Christian's Library Press, 2011
182 pp., 14.99
Makoto Fujimura
Breathing Eden's Air
The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
As an artist of Christian faith with a father as a research scientist, brother as a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, mother as an educator, grandfather as a governmental official in the education department of postwar Japan (he was asked to document the aftereffects of the atomic destruction in Hiroshima two weeks after the bombing), and wife as a psychotherapist, I am indebted to Abraham Kuyper. Who else could cover the range of disciplines, as in a vast sweep of historical reflections, to integrate them and begin to make sense of the way they cohere? Kuyper (1837-1920), who spent his life as a pastor, a politician, a theologian, a journalist, a social entrepreneur, founder of a university, and prime minister of the Netherlands, provides a theological lens through which to view all of these disciplines. Now we are privileged to hold in our hands a new translation of his book Wisdom and Wonder: Common Grace in Science and Art, and we are left to indeed wonder in amazement at the wisdom, simplicity, and power of the vision he laid out a century ago, so timely for our complex journey today.
Kuyper reintroduced the doctrine of Common Grace as a central theme for Reformed thinkers. The idea that God bestows his gifts to all peoples, not just those who profess to be Christians, can be traced back to Augustine, but it was Kuyper who made it a theological pillar. Common Grace is to be distinguished from Particular Grace, the grace of God given to those whose eyes have been opened to God's existence and have been given the ability to accept the gift of salvation. Kuyper notes that the sciences and the arts are gifts given before the Fall and operate principally in Common Grace arenas.
What I found as an artist of faith, associated with the so-called "secular city" of New York, is that this city does not create a "secular vs. Christian" dichotomy but rather a wild pluralism. The theology of Kuyper, exemplified ...
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In October 2006 I wrote my first post on podcasts, it was called Introduction to Podcasts. I started listening to Shadow Hunter then. I listened to about 16 episodes and then, for a reason I can't clearly remember, I stopped. I think it had a lot to do with changing service providers and having a lot less download megabytes available to me.
Anyway, four years later, I rediscovered podcasts through my iPod Touch. Suddenly a whole new world opened to me. I didn't have to suffer eye strain as I read books VERY early in the morning on the train. I could see back, relax and listen to someone tell me a story. It's absolutely brilliant.
It's not surprising that this revelation sent me back to Terrence McLean's website to find out if I could listen to Shadow Hunter in this new (for me) way. I was happy to discover I could.
Luckily for me, there was a recap episode which brought the characters and setting back to my mind and memory. Then I listened to four or five episodes that I had previously heard and then I went on to listen to the rest of the story.
Shadow Hunter is pure fantasy. There's magic, necromancers, battles and a cast of complex characters. The author and reader, Terry, does a fine job keeping the listener interested. The story is fast paced and always kept me guessing what would happen next.
I have already listened to half of the next serialised podcast by Terry, which is called Buried in the Sand. I will review it upon completion. And there are two other books by Terry loaded on my iPod, waiting their turn.
Podcast books, audio books, ebooks and traditional paperbacks. There are so many forms of reading that we cannot possibly ever get bored again. If you haven't tried a podcast book, try it. You'll enjoy it.
Get Shadow Hunter and Terry's other books through iTunes or the Never Was Website.


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Welcome to my website and thank you for visiting. I am a qualified Counsellor and NLP Life Skills Coach offering one to one counselling and coaching. Within those disciplines I can lay claim to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychology, Spiritual Healing and Bereavement Counselling. For many years I have worked closely with stroke survivors and their families. For over seven years I have been helping families and their loved ones (often their main carers) meeting the challenge of living with Dementia on a day to day basis. My person centred approach and tailor-made one-to-one cognitive support includes; art and literature, musical and laughter therapy. I also counsel and support carers and extended family when required.
June 2020: Passed the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Dementia Care and currently studying towards my Level 3 qualification. (please see drop down menu for full description)
If you feel you would like to find out a bit more about my qualifications, skills and experience please select from the options menu or telephone me on 01582 794235/07881 821996. Please visit my blog http://www.credoblog.co for positive daily posts and more inspirational quotes.
October 2020: Please read my interview with BSY Group
May 2022 Mrs June Fox: 'Annie Manning came into our house over three years ago to help me with my husband Peter as he has got Dementia. It was a God send because she is so good with him, very patient and she really knows how to stimulate him. He enjoys her company. She gives us the support that we need. Thank you Annie also for all our laughs we have together you will always be welcome in our home'
June 2022 Mrs Teresa Bryson: 'I have found Annie to be always cheerful and extremely good with my husband Andrew, finding out what interests he had and the music he liked and encouraging him to conduct and sing along. She is very good at finding out about his family and his interests.'
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*Please also see Tish Pearce's further testimonial on my testimonial page
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'It has been wonderful to have Annie get involved with the group and affirm the community feel among the attendees. Our client group always speak so highly of Annie's work and support and I have seen how invaluable this has been for so many people. Thank you for all of your support!' May 2021 'She has been an unsung hero this past year…non-stop helping everyone'
**Please see further testimonials via drop down Testimonials option on the menu.**
I am a people person with great empathy skills and as Freud famously stated – his talking cure:
'The purpose to change hysterical misery into ordinary human unhappiness.'
Having been active for over twenty-five years within my community and within the not for profit and education sectors I now feel experienced to help others. Alongside counselling I can offer therapeutic writing sessions working on a one to one basis i.e. capturing memories for the family and helping with family trees. Please visit the Writing Therapy and Dementia Support and Activities drop down options from the menu.
At a recent lecture given by Kripamoya Das he said:- 'We should always be working towards the conception of absolute. Have a mantra – we should always be using our mind to free the mind!'
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Hi everyone, my name is Chris Werner and I am a high school sports journalist at Evanston Township High School for the award-winning publication, The Evanstonian. I have decided to start my own blog that will discuss various topics surrounding Chicago sports as well as other important sporting events. I will also discuss different college games surrounding the Northwestern Wildcats and high school contests involving the Evanston Wildkits. Enjoy.
Indiana University High School Journalism Workshop: Best Contributor to Success Award
IHSA Journalism Sectional: second place in sports writing category.
IHSA Journalism State Final qualifier.
University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshop: Most likely to take my job award (given by the Sports Editor at The Gazette newspaper in Cedar Rapids, Iowa).


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When I use Phantom Premier, music stops randomly
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Gorilla tracking holiday in Rwanda
Description of Gorilla tracking holiday in Rwanda
This once-in-a-lifetime Gorilla tracking holiday trip in Rwanda is a six day, tailor made experience. After relaxing in Kigali on your first night youll head to famous Volcanoes National Park, where youll spend two full days tracking and encountering the mountain gorillas and coming face-to-face with these animals in their natural habitat; surely one of the greatest wildlife experiences imaginable. Youll also spend a day walking through the stunning foothills of the volcanoes to visit the graves of Dian Fossey and the gorillas with which she worked. Youll spend your fifth day in search of the delightfully cheeky golden monkeys, with time in the afternoon to relax or to explore the local area. The final day brings you back to Kigali, where theres time to visit the thought-provoking genocide memorial before your flight home.
We operate this as a year-round trip, although the best time for sighting animals is during the dry season between mid December to March and mid May to mid October.
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PlanetA unique gorilla safari in Rwanda that takes in the wildlife highlights including gorilla tracking and admiring the views of Volcanoes National Park.
All of our trips are conducted by local guides and drivers who specialise in this region of Africa. Through the employment of local staff, money is fed directly back into individual families and villages that would otherwise not benefit from tourism. As a result of this we minimise the impact on the local environment at the same time as providing the traveller with a high level of comfort.
The direct contribution we are making to conservation is evident from each gorilla tracking permit sold where a percentage goes directly back to the park staff and local communities.
This has resulted in a number of positive results: - Properly equipped park staff can now provide the endangered mountain gorillas with the protection from poachers, deforestation, etc that they require. In recent years this has meant that the mountain gorilla population has increased from 650 to 700 individuals. This is one of the most successful stories of wildlife conservation that we have enjoyed.
We aim to minimise our impact on the environment as much in the UK as we would do in any of our destination countries. We do this through recycling of any office waste including, paper, plastic, cans, glass, refuse, in partnership with the Brighton & Hove City Council. The purpose of our safaris is to contribute to local populations, communities and projects.
PeopleAll of our trips are conducted by local guides and drivers who specialise in this region of Africa. Through the employment of local staff, money is fed directly back into individual families and villages that would otherwise not benefit from tourism. Wherever possible we use locally run and managed accommodation; lodging does vary however and can be in environmentally low impact eco-lodges or luxury camps.
The purpose of our safaris is to contribute to local populations, communities and projects. We give our travellers advice on how to interact with the local population, flora and fauna in order to minimise any negative impact. We advise people not to bargain just for the sake of it and because it is the thing to do; you should pay what you feel the object is worth to yourself and the vendor, bearing in mind local cultures, society and standard of living.
Local populations now have the support to set up their own small enterprises (local craft shops etc). Increased controlled revenue into the regions has resulted in a much more stable local economy If travellers would also like to contribute to the protection of primates throughout the world please request further details regarding our Protect the Primates wristbands from which all proceeds go to the conservation of endangered primates.
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"The Old Pueblo" Awaits Ontario ReignDec 5, 2016
The Week That Was…
Last Week's Record: 2-0-0-0
Friday, December 2 vs. Tucson Roadrunners: 4-1 Win
Forward Joel Lowry recorded two assists and forwards Brett Sutter, Michael Latta, Michael Mersch and Justin Auger added goals as the Reign grabbed their first win over the Pacific Division-leading Roadrunners. Game Summary Watch Highlights
Saturday, December 3 vs. Charlotte Checkers: 3-2 Win
Forward Brett Sutter scored the game-winning tally with 33.7 seconds left in the contest to give the Reign their first win over the Checkers on home ice. Forward T.J. Hensick buried the Teddy Bear Toss goal late in the first period and forward Jonny Brodzinski added a breakaway marker. Game Summary Watch Highlights
The Numbers
Record: 8-5-4-0 (5th Place, Pacific Division)
Home: 4-3-1-0
Away: 4-2-3-0
Last 10 Games: 5-3-2-0
Streak: 2-0-0-0
Goals: T.J. Hensick (7)
Assists: Jonny Brodzinski (10)
Points: Jonny Brodzinski (16)
Penalty Minutes: Michael Latta (53)
Power-Play Goals: T.J. Hensick (4)
Power-Play Assists: Jonny Brodzinski, Vincent LoVerde, T.J. Hensick, Sean Backman (4)
Power-Play Points: T.J. Hensick (8)
Shorthanded Goals: Vincent LoVerde (1)
Shorthanded Assists: Justin Auger (1)
Shorthanded Points: Justin Auger, Vincent LoVerde (1)
Game-Winning Goals: T.J. Hensick, Jonny Brodzinski (2)
Wins: Jack Campbell (5)
GAA: Jack Campbell (2.62)
SPCT: Jack Campbell (.908)
AHL Leaders
Defenseman Kurtis MacDermid leads the American Hockey League with 16 minor penalties and is fourth among defensemen with 47 penalty minutes.
Forward Michael Latta leads the AHL with five major penalties.
The Ontario Reign are first in the American Hockey League with an average of 20.53 penalty minutes per game.
The Reign are second in the AHL with a power play of 26.6 percent (16 goals on 59 opportunities).
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Wednesday, Dec. 7
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Preview: Fourth of 12 meetings; 1-1-1-0 head-to-head record
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Friday, Dec. 9
6:05 p.m. PT
Tucson Arena
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Preview: Fifth of 12 meetings
Ontario Reign vs. Charlotte Checkers
Saturday, Dec. 10
6:00 p.m. PT
Citizens Business Bank Arena
8-Bit Video Game Night presented by Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, 8-Bit Vinyl Figure Giveaway (First 5,000 fans)
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Preview: Second of four meetings; 1-0-0-0 head-to-head record
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Forward Teddy Purcell Assigned to Reign
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Reign Edge Checkers on Teddy Bear Toss
Ontario, CA – Forward Brett Sutter buried a rebounded shot with 33.7 seconds remaining in regulation and the Ontario Reign (8-5-4-0) edged the Charlotte Checkers (9-11-1-0), 3-2, on Saturday night at Citizens Business Bank Arena. Forward Jonny Brodzinski led the Reign with a goal and an assist and netminder Jack Campbell had another solid performance with 23 saves. Recap
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3 Reasons Why Experience Is The Best Teacher
In the garage door industry, few have much to go off of other than experience, or personal training by industry professionals. Because there are no official certifications for garage door repair or replacement, a lot of the time, someone looking to make some money on a high dollar item will make himself look experienced without having any years in the industry to back up his claim. What we're here to tell you is this: don't settle for a rookie who knows little to nothing about real garage door repair. You'll end up with a half-done job; the effects of which don't last long and eventually you'll be needing another garage door serviceman. Here's how you can keep the bad ones off of your doorstep. Here are the 3 reasons why experience is the best teacher and how you can spot an experienced garage door service when you see one.
A Quality Track Record
When a serviceman has a quality track record to show his future clients, everything suddenly becomes so much easier. You can see the work that he's done in the past, and you can tell what kind of work he'll be doing for you in the future. That gives you foresight and ability to know the end result, and that's what anybody needs to feel confident about spending money on a major home improvement project. A quality track record is perhaps the most important way to know what you're getting yourself into.
Customer Reviews That Don't Sound Fanatical
Be wary of customer reviews that sound fanatical. Chances are, they're fake. The man who needs to write a fake review is most definitely a rookie in need of a head start. It's not the kind of person you want working on your door though, because the integrity is missing. At the very least, a customer review should be taken with a grain of salt. If you find reviews that seem to be fair and honest with their appraisal of his services, then I'd say it's a pretty sure bet. Just be careful of going with somebody because of some rave review you read online. Who knows; it was probably his mom who wrote it.
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Be sure that your garage door serviceman has some sort of training in the industry. At the very least, he should have had a period of discovery and learning where he spend a lot of time trying new things and figuring out just how the business should work. If he didn't, you can be sure that YOUR garage door is one of those trial and error scenarios and you'll want to go with someone else. Remember, a true professional garage door service will be worth every penny in the long run.
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Nearly two months ago, up-and-coming music producer San Holo delivered the bouncy, Porter Robinson style track "Light" that no doubt brought you chills. Now, we are pleased to present a fantastic remix done by Loosid.
Loosid made their appearance in late 2014, killing the charts with their remix of John Mayer's cover of "Free Fallin." Since then, we have been seeing Loosid around more and more. At the start of this remix, not much has changed…BUT, once that drop hits, all hell breaks loose! The number gets grimy and trappy lightening fast. Loosid's remix of "Light" will propel you into another dimension, and the video takes you even deeper. This visualizer brings the Flume vibes with the sparkly geometric shapes and vibrant magenta colors meshing together. Check it out below:
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Update: HBO has confirmed that "preliminary discussions regarding Watchmen have occurred but we have no additional information and no deals are in place." More details here.
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbon's 1986 series Watchmen is still pretty much considered not only the greatest superhero comic book stories of all time, but also one of the greatest novels of all time, period. It suffered a decades-long development process where most of the potential adaptations bore little resemblance to the source material, until finally, director Zack Snyder, using his clout after the success of his hit film 300, convinced studio Warner Brothers to let him to a faithful adaptation of the original graphic novel. And say what you want about Snyder's 2009 movie, it is far more faithful than it almost had any right to be, considering just how complex and layered the graphic novel is. [Editor's Note: *cough* Squid *cough*]
And yet, even as faithful as it was, there was still a ton of material from the original graphic novel that was left out, simply because of time. Even the extended 3 1/2 hour cut of the film on DVD leaves some crucial plot elements on the cutting room floor. This has led many fans to say that Watchmen, if it even needs to be adapted at all, should be something akin to a lavish, long-form HBO series.
And according to a rumor that just surfaced…that now seems to at least be a real possibility. According to sources, original Watchmen director Zack Snyder isn't done with Alan Moore's world yet and has had meetings with HBO about bringing Watchmen to life again at the cable network as a long-form series. The details of how he'd bring the approach the series are unknown, but there are lots of possibilities here. It could be a one-off 12 part event mini-series, with one episode per chapter (probably the best choice) or broken up into smaller bundles of episodes over the course of a few years. Or they could drag it out even further, and include material from DC Comics' recent Before Watchmen series.
Although just a rumor right now, there are some reasons to think this is a definite and real possibility. For starters, HBO is part of Warner Brothers' corporate family, meaning rights issues aren't a problem. Second, the last two biggest hits for HBO have been Game of Thrones and True Blood, two distinctly different shows, but both sci-fi/fantasy genre shows that brought in massive ratings. In short, HBO knows geeks are very loyal viewers and come in droves when they do a high profile project, and an adaptation of Watchmen would indeed be as high profile as it gets.
If an HBO Watchmen series happens, there are a few things you can probably count on: first off, Zack Snyder will probably be too busy to direct it, or direct all of it, with the upcoming two-part Justice League movies for Warner Brothers. He'll probably executive produce it and leave it to other directors/writers. Second, don't expect it to tie-in with the 2009 movie. That version, good or bad, is what it is, and reuniting those actors to go through the same motions again seems pointless. Someone else is going to have to throw the Comedian out the window this time and get the smiley face all bloody.
Oh, and lastly…. if it does happen, don't expect original creator Alan Moore to ever, ever watch it or ever want to be asked about it. That much you can bank on.
More on this potential HBO Watchmen series as it develops.
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Al Jazeera hunting for NYC HQ
Al Jazeera executives have been sniffing around New York real estate in search of a home for the forthcoming Al Jazeera America network.
The Wall Street Journal reports the network has toured the former New York Times building at 229 W. 43rd Street, though sources say the building's columns would make it difficult for the type of facility Al Jazeera is envisioning.
Meanwhile, the network has already inked a deal to rent space at the Manhattan Center and another nearby facility to serve as temporary studio space for the 150 people it plans to to hire before the launch.
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A 57-year-old Lafayette man has been arrested on suspicion of mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering – crimes allegedly committed while serving as managing director of a Walnut Creek private equity investment firm.
Stephen Lopez of Lafayette, managing director of Lighthorse Ventures, LLC, was arrested March 28, according to information released Monday by United States Attorney Melinda Haag.
According to the accompanying indictment, Lopez allegedly solicited loans on behalf of Lighthorse, drafting and signing promissory notes in which he promised to repay the principal and interest of 10 and 12 percent per year in a timely fashion. Lopez also allegedly produced and distributed brochures which falsely listed Lighthorse's ownership of companies, real properties, oil wells, and further overvalued and misrepresented the company's holdings.
Lopez, investigators allege, did not inform prospective lenders that he had previously failed to return the principal and interest to the majority of prior lenders, and that he would soon be required to make a final payment of $600,000 to Lonestar Trust as a result of a civil settlement agreement between Lopez and his former clients.
Investigators further allege that Lopez used the money he received from lenders on behalf of Lighthorse to pay a personal debt of $600,000 he owed to clients and to make a $50,000 payment to a consultant.
Lopez made an initial court appearance before a federal magistrate in San Francisco on Friday. He was released on a $100,000 bond. Attempts to reach Lopez at his Lafayette phone number were unsuccessful Monday.
If convicted, Lopez faces 20 years in prison for each count of mail and wire fraud, a $250,000 fine or twice the amount of gain or loss, whichever is greater, three years of supervised release, and restitution to those he allegedly defrauded, Haag's office reported.


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Our beautiful colonial house is located in the historical downtown area, which was declared a world "Cultural heritage of Humanity."
At the heart of the city of Arequipa, this eighteenth century house is easily distinguished by its piercing blue indigo.
This house is visited and admired by tourists and passers-by for its architecture, its beautiful courtyards, and classical fountain. Its strong and contrasting colors enhance the beauty of this historical building.
Don Eduardo Lopez de Romaña y Alvizuri, who was the Peruvian President from 1899 to 1903, and his brother Don Alejandro, who served as President of the Minister Council in 1897 were born and raised in this house.
This fact is announced by a bronze plaque at the façade.


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Two weeks ago we got a phone call from PlayBoy France asking us some information as well as a logo... And here we are in the 'community' page between Mr. Ducktail and miss Glitter Painkiller. "Black Needle - Customisation de luxe". The mag will be available till the end of March. Thanks Hugh!
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Daniel Twigden from Slice n Dice Kustoms is based in Australia and did an amazing work on this little Frisco style chopper. Based on a Yamaha, check out the brass details, the paint job, hand-made seat, handle bar...etc..that's a really cool bike. Get your copy of Dice Mag to know more.
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Golden Son by Pierce Brown
Published by Del Rey on January 6th 2015
Genres: Sci-fi, Action & Adventure, Fantasy
Pages: 442
Format: Hardcover
LINKS: Good Reads | Amazon | Indigo | Book Depository
Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom from the overlords of a brutal elitist future built on lies. Now fully embedded among the Gold ruling class, Darrow continues his work to bring down Society from within. A life-or-death tale of vengeance with an unforgettable hero at its heart, Golden Son guarantees Pierce Brown's continuing status as one of fiction's most exciting new voices.
First Line:
My silence thunders.
Golden Son by Pierce Brown is the Sci-fi sequel to his critically acclaimed novel, Red Rising. It picks up a couple years after the events of the first book at the end of Darrow's academy training. With plans in upheaval, Darrow must figure out on his own how to take down the Gold's from within.
Action in full throttle
Things promptly hit the ground running when it came to action with Golden Son. It's as though we are moved starting with one significant circumstance then onto the next with simply enough downtime between each to give you a chance to catch your breath. At times it was a bit overwhelming trying to keep pace. And I did have to re-read a couple paragraphs to fully grasp all the information, but it was very well written! In Golden Son every circumstance conveys major plot developments that was key in driving the story in a specific course. I felt like there wasn't a word squandered. Everything held a purpose in the gran scheme of things!
Flash forward
Regularly when a second book makes a flash forward in time it doesn't generally work out however I thought it was well done here. We get just enough insight into Darrow's life between the flash forward to not be confused. Not everything that happened between the first and second book was pivotal to the story line and I respect Brown's decision in the matter. Darrow and his companions are 20 now and he's working for the man that sentenced his dear wife Eo to death. He's having some internal battles with keeping up his double life. He struggles being left in the dark from the Sons of Ares while trying to make the right decisions. He doesn't comprehend what else he needs to do as such he keeps doing the things he supposes will best position him for the future battle. Being human we get to see his errors in judgement and how he handles the consequences!
Friends of all colors
This time around, a lot of emphasis is placed on the symbolism of friendship, which I absolutely loved. Darrow truly drives home how vital companions are to him and how far he'll go to stay true and protect the ones he cares for, even if they're Golds. For the larger part of the book this symbolism is prevalent in the decision making process of Darrow and it was nice to see these connections grow and break apart as the story developed! On top of that we got the opportunity to see a greater amount of other colors being brought into the mix. I particularly cherished the expansion of Obsidian. The supporting characters were better fleshed out this time around, particularly the females. That was a major issue I had with the primary book, none of the females were extremely solid characters to me aside from Mustang towards the very end. Some stand out characters this time around were Sevro, Victra, and Roque!
Narrative choices
I found this time around the narration to be a lot easier to follow and more fleshed out then in Red Rising. Pierce Brown submerged himself into the story and character's voices more clearly. There was less confusion this time around, although all the character names kept getting mixed up in my head at points. All the characters were clear and distinctively their own person and it was great to see them interact with each other.
Ok, that's it. Let me know what you guys thought of Golden Son by Pierce Brown! I would love to hear your opinions as well!
Until next time,
Now he lives in Los Angeles, where he scribbles tales of spaceships, wizards, ghouls, and most things old or bizarre.


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Bratislava Murder Mystery
Murder at the Shoe Shop! On the eve of July 12th, 1935, a horrific murder took place in a luxurious shop belonging to the biggest shoe-making company in Czechoslovakia, Baťa. Who would have the motive to kill? Enjoy a great evening as one of the characters from 1930's and forget about your problems for a while. Find out what it feels like to be a detective, enthusiastic actress, or a promising athlete. Will you be able to solve the mystery and keep your secrets from coming out?
Your goal is to ask questions, interrogate others, and catch the culprit based on evidence – just like Sherlock Holmes or Miss Marple would do. At the same time, you have to avoid becoming the primary suspect by using your creativity, logical conclusions from the available evidence, as well as your communication skills
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This song was a favorite of mine of John Lennon when I was younger. He took some flak about this one and Imagine when it came to being a Working Class Hero and having all of his possessions. His answer was
"What would you suggest I do? Give everything away and walk the streets? The Buddhist says, "Get rid of the possessions of the mind." Walking away from all the money would not accomplish that. It's like the Beatles. I couldn't walk away from the Beatles. That's one possession that's still tagging along, right?"
When I was 18 this song was a powerful one to listen to…It still is…For me, the song was about the differences between the social classes. How some could be exploited and how people use ideologies to justify manipulating people. The song was on John's debut album John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.
Boston's WBCN banned the song for its use of the word "f_ _king".In Australia, the album was released with the expletive removed from the song and the lyrics censored on the inner sleeve.
From Songfacts
This song caused a fair amount of controversy for John Lennon, as his detractors pointed out that he was raised in an upper-middle-class home by his aunt and had no right to call himself a working-class hero. In an interview with Rolling Stone just three days before his death, Lennon explained: "The thing about the 'Working Class Hero' song that nobody ever got right was that it was supposed to be sardonic – it had nothing to do with socialism, it had to do with 'If you want to go through that trip, you'll get up to where I am, and this is what you'll be.' Because I've been successful as an artist, and have been happy and unhappy, and I've been unknown in Liverpool or Hamburg and been happy and unhappy."
The final take as it appears on the album is actually a composite of two different performances done at two different studios. If you listen carefully (it might require headphones) you can clearly hear the sound of the guitar and vocals change where the edit was made about halfway through the song.
The word f–king appears twice in the lyrics. On the printed lyrics that came with the album, the word was obscured.
Why did Lennon curse in the song? Yoko Ono explained in a 1998 interview with Uncut: "He told me, 'That's part of being working class. It won't be working class if what you say is all very clean and very proper."
The line, "If you want to be like the folks on the hill" is a reference to the Beatles song "The Fool On The Hill."
Green Day recorded this for the benefit album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur, and they also performed the song on the 2007 season finale of American Idol. In their version, the last two lines are from the original John Lennon song – John sings them.
Lennon told the January 1971 edition of Rolling Stone about this song: "I think its concept is revolutionary, and I hope it's for workers and not for tarts and fags. I hope it's what "Give Peace A Chance" was about, but I don't know. On the other hand, it might just be ignored. I think it's for the people like me who are working class – whatever, upper or lower – who are supposed to be processed into the middle classes, through the machinery, that's all. It's my experience, and I hope it's just a warning to people. I'm saying it's a revolutionary song; not the song itself but that it's a song for the revolution."
This song seemed to resist all Lennon's efforts to record a satisfactory vocal. Tape op Andy Stephens recalled to Uncut magazine August 2010 that he watched the former Beatle obsess about it day after day, singing "an endless number of takes… well over 100.. Probably 120, 130."
Stephens added that Lennon became more frustrated as each take passed. "If the mix in his headphones wasn't exactly what he wanted, he would take them off and slam them into the wall," he recalled. "he wouldn't say, 'Can I have a bit more guitar?' He would literally rip the cans off his head and smash them into the wall, then walk out of the studio."
Working Class Hero
As soon as you're born they make you feel small
By giving you no time instead of it all
Till the pain is so big you feel nothing at all
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
They hurt you at home and they hit you at school
They hate you if you're clever and they despise a fool
Till you're so f_ _king crazy you can't follow their rules
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
When they've tortured and scared you for twenty-odd years
Then they expect you to pick a career
When you can't really function you're so full of fear
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
Keep you doped with religion and sex and TV
And you think you're so clever and classless and free
But you're still f_ _king peasants as far as I can see
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
There's room at the top they're telling you still
But first you must learn how to smile as you kill
If you want to be like the folks on the hill
A working class hero is something to be
A working class hero is something to be
If you want to be a hero well just follow me
If you want to be a hero well just follow me