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IT was Mohammed — was it not ? who cried, " Can one see Heaven and Mecca too ? " So during these delightful holidays our enjoyment has been so keen that we take up the cry, " Can one see Berlin and Heaven too ?" Foreigners live in a state of happy realization and anticipation the union of the two highest stages of bliss. If one could only tell all the little customs and observances that give the spirit and charm to the festival, but it is these very characteristic " little things" that elude our grasp : words fail, and an outline-picture or faint shadow only responds to our attempt to portray the rich, glowing reality.
Christmas, with its erste, zweite, dritte Feiertage, is scarcely past when comes Sylvester Abend and New Year. The last day of the year is called " Sylvester Abend." Then the people drink chocolate and eat "Berliner Pfannenkuchen," a delicious sort of a doughnut, with a heart of jelly. Then they go to church for the beautiful liturgical service ; and then the old year goes out with a turmoil and din, and the new year is received with uproar and confusion. These border moments, when the old year is vanishing and the new year is dawning, are not allowed to slip by unnoticed in Germany. What an hour ! Then the ballrooms release their masked revellers, the saloon and Kneip corners send forth their guests ; and turmoil, high carnival, reigns in the city. The noise, the fun, the spirit, cannot be imagined ! The main streets of Berlin in wild confusion, surging masses swayed to and fro as excited cries from opposite corners call them first in one and then in another direction, and the squad of police, on horseback, riding even into their very midst, even upon the pavements, compel the excited mass to retire. A good natured crowd, held in check by the police, who allow the fun, merely watching, guarding against accident, always holding it in their power. Why, wherefore this crowd and such a riot, we do not know. Probably, there is no object, merely an hour of no law, no rule or order, an hour of unrestrained fun ! Bands of men or boys, with locked arms, all yelling, " Prosit Neue Jahr ! " compel a way; a long line, with serpentine gliding, winds through the midst. Groups with funnel-shaped paper caps, fool's-caps, masks, salute all with bows, and all sorts of humorous incidents happen. Woe to the girl or woman who chances to be detained late on this night ! A kiss is claimed, and some of our American students quite distinguished themselves by protecting several German girls, accidentally delayed, who were thus greeted by the German crowd. Even with an escort, it required care to get safely through, and we were always obliged to respond, " Prosit Neue Jahr ! " as quickly as we were greeted. Respond in good-humor, and you are safe ; but if no response is forthcoming, they will persist, a kiss here is the forfeit, too. With deep bows, profound reverence, hats off, hand on heart, so the ladies were greeted ; and the pass-word must be spoken, and then you may pass on in peace. It was a wild scene, and we can never forget the passing of '83 and the entering of '84.
Americans affect not to care for royalty. To be sure, one will see a snob now and then, who speaks with lofty tone of the calls, dinners, " und so weiter," among the court people ; but, as a rule, this is a matter of little concern to the Americans who have come for a purpose, and devote thought and time to that purpose. Nevertheless, it is an extreme not to care for it at all. Some acquaintance with royalty is necessary to a good understanding of foreign life. Moreover, these in the highest position are historical characters, living history. The union of Germany, a scheme against which France has worked for centuries, a union which has raised her to take rank as a foremost power in Europe, this is history most important, its chief actors, Von Moltke, Bismarck, the Crown Prince, and Wilhelm, the First Emperor of this United German Empire. It is worth something to see characters so great in history.
On New Year's day we had a satisfactory view of royalty. We often meet the Emperor, for he drives out daily, and, as he passes along, greets the people. The Crown Prince and Von Moltke are often seen, but these are only flitting glimpses on the street. We were to have a near, long, satisfactory observation. We went to the Dom, the court church. The imperial box was full. There stood the grand old Emperor, so justly beloved by his people, so honored by the world. He is a wonderful man, born in the last century, 1797, at this time nearly eighty-seven years old, and yet he stood erect during the entire lengthy liturgical service. He wore his full court uniform, his breast glittering with stars and marks of various orders. Then the Crown Prince ! O, the Crown Prince is grand ! every inch a king! A magnificent-looking man, of fine figure, noble head, and royal bearing ! He, too, wears his uniform, the splendid white one, and with a mass of orders on his breast. The Crown Princess is quite a contrast to him. The Germans do not like her much, and say the Hohenzollern beauty has been spoiled since the entrance of this Queen Victoria's oldest daughter into the German royal family. True, her children are homely, and Prince Wilhelm seems rather insignificant in contrast with the line before him, his father, the Crown Prince, Emperor Wilhelm I., Friedrich Wilhelm IV., the Third, yes, even down to the Great Elector, leaving out Frederick the Great, who was just as insignificant-looking. But this Prince is young, and the Hohenzollern majesty may yet develop in him. The Crown Princess is homely, but not, as the Berliners say, an " echte Köchin." She has done much for Berlin, and brought progress. Before her time, the Thiergarten was the Park for the aristocracy ; now, it is the delight of all classes, and the happy play-ground for the children. In the various open squares, loads of sand are placed for the pleasure of the children, through her influence ; and the Victoria Lyceum, so grand for the help of women's higher education, was started and is upheld by her support. So Victoria's daughter has a right to some love from the German people. The Crown Prince is over fifty years old, is late in coming into rule, and they say the Crown Princess is anxious for the title of Empress. O, it is the delight of the people to gossip about the Hof-leute !
In what state the party returned from church On New Year's day, the full magnificence is displayed. Grand coaches, all glass and gold, heralds before, footmen behind, all in rich livery, and most charmingly picturesque, with lace, and plumes, and curled, powdered wigs. The coach of the Crown Prince was drawn by six horses, richly caparisoned, and a coachman in dazzling livery held the many lines, all of red satin. It seems one of the old fairy-tales made real life.
Then the scene that followed ! Could it be real ? Again and again we question ourselves, not a play, not a dream, but is it reality ? In our country we are accustomed to see such costumes and parade merely as a spectacle, an exhibition arranged for some occasion ; and it is hard to dismiss this preconceived idea, to recognize that that was the copy, the farce, and this the reality ; and here are serious, earnest, true history and life before us! For the next few hours the Emperor received congratulations. We stood under the colossal equestrian statue of Frederick the Great, opposite the Imperial Palace, and took our glimpses of court life. Carriages rolled up to the palace door, the guards on each side presented arms, the foot-man sprang lightly forward, the officers stepped out the riding-cap is handed to the footman, the cloak is thrown to him, the plumed hat is assumed, and, in glittering uniform, the caller enters. The attendant at the door is a picture, gorgeous in red and gold and jewels a shield shaped, bejewelled hat, a silver-mounted rod in his hand, his bows and smiles measured by the rank of the caller. He cuts a funny figure !
What uniforms ! Ah, but the plain white and gold are the most beautiful, although the silver eagle helmets are handsome! The army calls first, all the officers; and, as Von Moltke appears, in open carriage, the crowd sends up a shout and and a cheer to greet the old general. Bismarck does not come he is seldom seen in public. The enthusiastic, " hoch, hoch ! " and hats in the air, announce the Crown Prince, in a second magnificent coach.. He, too, calls on his royal father. We wonder if they love one another ? It is said they do, but history has so many cases of the strange feeling between two who thus look at each other, one longing to hold his power, the other eager to receive it. So much heart-life is lost in royal families ! witness the principles on which the marriages are made. Prince Wilhelm comes in far grander style than any, even than that of his royal father. A coach nearly all of glass, a marriage present from his grandmother, Queen Victoria, eight cream-white horses, ornamented with light blue plush trap-pings, heralds before and footmen behind, with white wigs and pale blue livery, decorated with silver. Cinderella's godmother could call forth nothing more dazzling, nothing more delicately lovely, from all fairyland !
Then the court ladies and gentlemen arrive in coupés distinguished with the imperial eagle. The lower classes look to these with greatest respect.
To us it seems a false system, and we admire our ancestors for leaving these old countries where birth and not worth establishes the position of the people. Finally, the greatest glory the Botschaften, ambassadors from all lands. What splendor ! Here are the representatives of Turkey, Persia, China, Japan, Austria, France, in wonderful equipages and court costumes ! It is not a play, it is real history" we continually assure ourselves of this, for it seems too glorious for reality. As the coaches, having deposited their envoys, draw up in the open square, what a tableau ! Scarlet and gold of nodding plumes, and glittering ornament, blazing jewel, oriental grandeur, and royal splendor ! Here are all countries in their peculiar governments and life, how such a sight suggests, broadens, quickens thought !
How great a contrast to the simplicity of our customs ! In the evening, our United States minister, Mr. Sargent, received his American friends. Simply yet how nobly, with true nobility! were we received. No state, no kissing of the hand, no bow of homage, but the honest hand-shake and the clear look in true eyes. And the gathering, how characteristic of our country ! a basis of character its only royalty ; students of music, art, science, literature ; inventors, philosophers, authors, correspondents, and the usual sprinkling of wealthy society people. It is strange thus to meet each other. Our past, our old position, all is left behind ; character alone must speak. What a future is here also ! This is history too, although life founded on widely different principles. There is something grand about a long line of rulers of one family ; yet there is something much grander in the rise of worth and character into power.
This touch of the court life, these views afar of royalty, whetted our appetite for more, and we at once put into execution our long talked of plan of visiting the Old Palace, the palace of Hohenzollerns, from the first great one, the Great Elector, down to present times, and so a historical place. It is an immense structure, of dark gray stone, and dates from 1699. Dimensions are unsatisfactory, capacity more comprehensible. So, vaguely, it is 148 metres long and 128 wide ; definitely, it contains 600 rooms. At the entrance are those magnificent bronzes that George Eliot so admired two men curbing two strong horses, presented by Nicholas of Russia. The people, in derision, have named these "Progress Checked," "Retrogression Encouraged"! what a world of bitterness in this ! There are statues all along the edge of the roof, as is usual in European buildings. This palace is not beautiful, but grand, gloomy, with a world of greatness, mystery, and tragedy suggested. We paid fifty pfennige, and the guide led the way.
As we entered the great salons, we were obliged to put on great felt slippers, so as not to rub of scratch the polished floors. These inlaid wood floors, polished to the highest degree, are so slippery that we were glad to have the protection of the slippers, although they were so immense it was a constant struggle to keep them on. The guide led us through sixteen rooms, bare in their magnificence. There were fine paintings, portraits of the royal families, and battle scenes by Camphausen. It was dreary enough, and we sighed for the poor Hohenzollern princesses of the past, those of the present century are saved from this desolate abode, the great palace only being in use for state occasions. The great hall for these state ceremonies is the Weisse Saal, a grand salon, lighted by twenty six hundred candles, and the illumination must make a peculiarly dazzling light, with so many points of radiance. The Throne Room has several points of interest, an orchestra box, once made of solid silver, which silver was afterward needed in the wars, and so now it is only plated ; a throne, consisting of chairs for king and queen, a background of red velvet embroidered in silver eagles, and, above, a canopy ; a rock-crystal chandelier, under which Luther stood at the Diet of Worms. There are two long picture-galleries, where the powdered princesses smiled down on us, striving to make us believe they were once happy in these old deserted halls ; but we had just read the " Reminiscences of the Margravine of Baireuth," sister of Frederick the Great, and we knew that these walls echoed to her cries of agony as her royal father, Friedrich Wilhelm I., dragged her by the hair, "the useless baggage," he called her. The chapel used for the marriages and baptisms in the royal family is beautiful, and we honored the throne seats, but, as the guide told us this was all, we were disappointed.
We determined to know and see more. We knew the immense number of rooms in that building, and this was far too little to satisfy us. We spoke to the guide, but he said "no more to be seen." We offered him money, and, wonderful to say, it failed. He had no keys. Miss W., the Deacon, who had tired of Hanover, and come to us in Berlin, and I went to the Kastellan who sells the tickets, and asked him, but he said it was impossible. While we were talking, a gentleman came from an inner room, a handsome, courtly man. We presented our cause, told him we were foreigners, making a special study of German history, and particularly interested in all that concerned "Alter Fritz." He was charming ; made us promise not to "plaudern," and to come again at half past two, when our wishes would be gratified. We managed this all in German, and so were doubly happy.
At the proper time we presented ourselves for the grand tour, and it was a grand tour! Then we saw how kings really live, and what elegance surrounds royalty. Thick carpets and rugs, the most luxurious satin and embroidered furniture, tapestried walls, magnificent paintings and statuary, exquisite bric-à-brac, pianos with pearl keys, carved doors and windows, stained glass, and flowers, artistic effects, and luxury on every hand. We were in the room in which Frederick the Great was born, and in the death room of the last king, the present Emperor's brother. The " Bridal Apartments " mentioned by the " wicked Wilhelmina" in her Memoirs were shown us. Whenever there is a marriage in the ruling family, the royal pair occupy this suite of rooms for three days. The Bridal Room is ugly, everything in it very old, of course, as it has been used as it is for two hundred years, and it is a law that this must be the bridal room. Next to it is a beautiful room, the bedstead of gilt and hung with delicate lace curtains, the wedding present of Queen Victoria to her grand-daughter, the Princess Charlotte. There is much of interest in this grandest of the German palaces, which figures so largely in Wilhelmina's Memoirs. In spite of Carlyle's denunciation of her, her history is fascinating, and a vivid, realistic account of royal life. We hunted for her picture in the gallery : she is quite pretty, notwithstanding all the tribulations her poor looks called upon her in the tormenting question of the Double Marriage. There is a noble picture of Queen Louise here, one showing her in a queenly, womanly beauty different from the girlish beauty usually given her.
We would have lingered longer but we were obliged to hasten home to get ready for Mrs. M.'s party, which was the "prettiest " party I ever at-tended, a beautiful close to the holiday season. As I entered, and greeted Mrs. M., she put a pretty little Venetian bracelet on my arm, as a token of the evening, or, as the German doctor said, " for remember." There were just ten couples. The table looked beautiful with colored wine-glasses and flowers, and at each lady's place was a bouquet, and an honor for her gentleman. There were seven courses, and, actually, ice-cream ! We put the caps from the bonbons on our heads, and some looked pretty, some ridiculous, but altogether it was a feature to help on the merriment. Everything was arranged to keep up the fun. One would take a roll, and discover it was only a "pretend," and was in reality a little wooden box of bonbons. Another taking an apple has an equal surprise. Marzipan potatoes are mixed up with the real ones another surprise. Conundrums and puzzles ran riot, and the two hours at table were charming. We played games until after twelve, and then the remarkable part of all happened, when the gentlemen let us all go home alone. Fortunately, we were able to procure droschkes to take us to our doors. The gentlemen afterward heard of our amazement at the procedure, and hastened to explain that they feared we would not feel free to use the American custom, as the German families, unaccustomed to it themselves, disapprove it in us. The German gentlemen do not accompany ladies unless married or engaged to them.
Thus the New Year has come in with happiness ; but there must always be some shadow on the brightest day, and mine came in the shape of the announcement at the Lyceum that Professor Richter will leave the Lyceum soon. He has just been honored by the State. As I entered the class-room, for the new term, all the girls greeted me with the cry : " Dr. Richter is made Professor ! " On the blackboard they had written " Professor Doctor Richter gratulire ! " and as we were rejoicing together, in he came, radiant, and beaming graciously over his gold glasses. We shook hands with him, saying, " gratulire," and he made no effort to disguise or subdue his delight. How much more pleasing the free expression of his natural feelings than the affected indifference usually met. Professor is a very honorable title, given only for special excellence in some department. So now it is Professor Richter! He is only a little over thirty years old, and deserves to be congratulated on his wonderful acquirements. But now he is to go to Rome and to the island of Capri to study the excavations there. I could not help showing my disappointment as he announced this new appointment ; so, after class, he walked a few squares with me, urging me to spend the next year in Rome, where he will still have classes, connected with the Archaeological Institution. A ; he parted, he made the stiffest bow, most politely saying, " Empfehle mich, Addio ! "


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Episode - 3 - Intro to Mindfulness
Welcome to our first Mindful Monday! This episode is an introduction to Mindfulness, how it helps our whole self, and ways to incorporate into your daily life with things you're already doing. We'll wrap up with a short guided meditation to help bring balance and relaxation to your mind, body, and soul.
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Welcome to Serenity Wellness Podcast. My name is Nicole White and I'll be your host. I'm a Licensed Counselor, Dialectical Behavior Therapist, Reiki Master, and the owner of Serenity Wellness Centre in State College, PA. This podcast is dedicated to helping you tap-in to your full potential of how you can heal and balance your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Together, let's explore our inner self, connect to our strength, and manifest your true nature. One full of love, purpose, and passion. I look forward to spending time with you.
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Rome [ENA] The philosopher Giambattista Vico who was born in Naples, (1668-1744) writing his history of philosophy narrated philosophically wrote also that history always turns out to be something different from what people intended. If history seems to be cyclical, it's important to acknowledge the suffering of victims and work towards greater tolerance, more efforts are needed to educate young people about the horror of the
Roma genocide that took place during the Second World War, said the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) and the United Nations Human Rights Office for Europe in a joint statement on Roma Genocide Remembrance Day. ODIHR is the principal institution of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) dealing with the "human dimension" of security. "Today is a day to honour the memory of the Roma and Sinti victims of the Nazi regime, but at the same time, learn from the past in order to combat the racist public rhetoric, hatred and discrimination we see in so many places across the OSCE today," said Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Director of the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights
(ODIHR). "That is why acknowledgement and commemoration, but also awareness raising and teaching about the Roma and Sinti Genocide are essential in order to promote a more tolerant society." Governments have the responsibility to remember the Roma and Sinti Genocide, but also to ensure that school curricula and other educational initiatives engage with young people to discuss the potentially dangerous consequences of racist ideologies. ODIHR has been raising awareness and promoting education about the Roma and Sinti genocide during World War II since 2003.
All countries across the OSCE region have committed to improving the situation of Roma and Sinti in their societies, including combating discrimination and working towards full equality of opportunity. "We need to tell the truth about historical injustices and recognize the contribution of the Roma to Europe," said Birgit Van Hout, head of the UN Human Rights Office for Europe. "To rebuild trust between Roma and non-Roma, Roma inclusion strategies should also address antigypsyism, bias and prejudice by the majority population."
Seventy-five years after the liquidation of the so-called Gypsy family camp in Auschwitz-Birkenau, Roma and Sinti continue to suffer from intolerance, systemic racism and discrimination, and remain victims of racially motivated violence and hate crime. Up to 500,000 Roma and Sinti perished under the Nazi regime, with some 20,000 murdered in the notorious Auschwitz-Birkenau camp alone.


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This Ryokan has a very classical Japanese style and offers special treatment with Japanese hospitality.(0409yy) The rooms are Japanese style rooms with private bath and no beds. By day, the rooms are furnished with a low table and zabuton floor cushions on Japanese straw tatami mats. There is also a sitting area with armchairs and a coffee table. By night, the room is transformed with Japanese futons into a sleeping area. The lobby is small in size and there is some sitting space. The Ryokan is a modern low-rise block building, and the main entrance has a Japanese design touch. If included in the plan, meal is offered to the guest room and seasonal traditional Japanese menus are provided for breakfast and dinner. Dinner is not available if guests arrive after 19 30 pm.
The Ryokan is located in the center of Kyoto City. It takes 10 minutes by taxi from Kyoto JR station and approximately 8 minutes walk from the subway Shijo Station.


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Italian Meatball Soup
One of the first bits of advice you get when starting a blog is to always have a few articles or topics in the making so you can publish a new blog post at any time. So whenever a new idea pops in to my head, I quickly write it down and begin researching the topic when I have a spare minute here or there. In the coming weeks, I'll be talking about mealtime strategies for picky eaters, foods to eat when pregnant, and recommendations on added sugar in foods – just to name a few!
But with January in full swing and the cold, wet weather that comes with it, I thought I would share one of our family's new favourite soup recipes. It is, after all, National Soup Month in the United States!
My husband, Doug, isn't the biggest fan of soup. Maybe it's because soup is extremely versatile? And, it deliciously combines fresh ingredients and a hot liquid to create a comfort food masterpiece? Or that soup makes great leftovers? Or maybe he's just exceptionally warm-blooded and the sight of soup makes him sweat? Well whatever the reason may be, whenever I find a soup recipe he enjoys, it becomes a staple in our house.
In the first two parts of "New Year, New Goals," I talked about writing realistic goals instead of vague resolutions along with 7 areas of life that need goal setting. Now that the basics are out of the way, I thought I would share a few of my personal goals for 2016!
This past week I have really been putting my head down to complete my list of goals and aspirations for the New Year. I found once I got going, it was pretty easy to find one or two goals in each area I want to accomplish in 2016. In the same manner, I had to keep reminding myself not to get too carried away and keep the list of goals somewhat short. After all, they need to be practical so I can actually achieve them within the year. It also helped to write down short-term goals (ones that could be completed each day, week, or month) that could help pull off my ultimate, year-long goals.
Here's three of my personal goals for 2016 keeping the S.M.A.R.T.Y. acronym in mind:
In part 1 of "New Year, New Goals," I began this month by examining why I'm throwing my usual New Year's Resolutions out and writing clear, achievable goals instead. Now let's dive into which specific areas of life need some focused goal setting.
Anyone who knows me knows that my latest frenzy is all about the financial guru Dave Ramsey and the common sense he rants on about daily during his radio talk show. (I have my sister-in-law to thank for this…) Anyways, when I was listening to one of his older podcasts, Dave Ramsey listed 7 areas of life in which you should write goals and measure the progress made each year. I quickly typed them into my cellphone so that I wouldn't forget, but it turns out they were already available in a handy article online as well. Here are the 7 areas that need goal setting:
It is that time of the year again. The Christmas season is almost over including all the extra family gatherings, special traditions, and indulgent dinners that go along with it. (We have our last Christmas celebration tomorrow with my parents who drove all the way from Iowa for the weekend!) I have always loved the feeling of a new year beginning – a fresh start, newfound determination, and "limitless" possibilities. Oh, and I love whipping out a new planner, too!
Filling my crisp, recently purchased planner can only mean one thing – time to write some "New Year's Resolutions" for 2016. I don't know about you, but I think I'm pretty good at writing resolutions. Keeping them, on the other hand, is another thing. A study by the University of Scranton found that in 2015, only 8% of the people who wrote New Year's Resolutions were successful in achieving them! Why are so many people unsuccessful? Well, let's take a look at the kinds of resolutions people make. Here are the top 5 resolutions of 2015:
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Q-Tips say: A must try for "Special Occasions." Located at the far south end of Midnight Pass Rd., Ophelia's offers a beautifully romantic ambiance, plus we had great service, fabulous drinks, and great food with a slightly over-priced menu but worth it.
We ordered our drinks and enjoyed the warm bread and shared their great Caesar Salad.
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Samuel Alfred Beadle
Samuel Alfred Beadle was born into slavery in Georgia on 17 August 1857 and was brought to Rankin County, Mississippi, by his mother at the end of the Civil War. Little is known about Beadle's life before he completed undergraduate work at Atlanta University and at Jackson's Tougaloo College. While in Jackson, Beadle met and married Aurelia Thomas.
Beadle received some legal training as he read for the bar in the offices of Patrick Henry and Anselm J. McLaurin in Brandon. In 1884 Beadle was admitted to the Mississippi bar after a grueling examination from both white and African American lawyers. The rules of racial segregation prevented him from appearing in the courtrooms of many Jackson judges, but he nevertheless maintained a successful civil practice for more than forty years with his partner, fellow African American lawyer Perry Howard. One of their most significant clients was a prominent Jewish cotton merchant firm J. B. Hart and Company. Beadle and Howard also represented several local banking institutions and fraternal organizations, including the Gideons and the Odd Fellows.
Beadle began his career as an author by composing verses for his friends' amusement. His first published work, Sketches from a Life in Dixie (1899), consisted of seven stories and fifty-three poems. Seven of these works comment directly on the oppressive realities of racism and institutionalized segregation in the American South. One of the most effective pieces, "Lines," is a poem that deals with assaults endured by African American soldiers as they passed through the South on their way to America's war with Spain in 1898. Another poem, "Strike for Equal Rights," stresses that African American "citizen-fighters" must possess moral fortitude and personally represent the values of freedom for which they are fighting on the military stage.
Beadle's second work, Adam Shuffler (1901) is another collection of short prose pieces commenting on African American life in the South; some of the stories explore regional African American dialect. The poems in his final volume, Lyrics from the Underworld (1912), won critical acclaim for both their style and their thematic elements. The author's preface explains that the book's title is a direct commentary on his frustration about his treatment as a second-class citizen in his native land. The collection also includes many early photographs by Beadle's son, Richard H. Beadle, who for half a century was one of Mississippi's only black photographers.
In 1930 Beadle moved to Chicago, where he practiced law until his death.
Further Reading
- James B. Lloyd, ed., Lives of Mississippi Authors, 1817–1967 (1981)
- Randy Patterson, POMPA: Publications of the Mississippi Philological Association (1992)


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HPI CLEAR, LOW MILEAGE, VERY LOW RUNNING COSTS WITH 60/70MPG AND ONLY £20 ANNUAL TAX, 6 MONTHS WARRANTYWISE WARRANTY INCLUDED, 12 MONTHS AA BREAKDOWN COVER, Here at TCS we are a family run business with a friendly and relaxed approach to our customers, our large two-acre site has a diverse selection of over 200 vehicles, we strive to make your car buying experience as easy and enjoyable as possible, all vehicles are inspected and have any servicing required before sale, we use only the best warranty company which provides 6 months of full protection to give you peace of mind, working with AA enables us to offer 12 months free breakdown cover, 38 years experience means you are in safe hands at TCS, with hundreds of return customers we believe after sales care is just as important as the initial purchase, nationwide delivery available, we also cater for customers wanting to export our vehicles to other countries, open 7 days a week, don't hesitate to call if you need any help or more information, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT TCSGROUP.CO FOR MORE VEHICLES , Black, 3 owners, £1,750 p/x welcome
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|Body style
|Engine size
|998 cc
|Fuel type
|Number of doors
|Number of seats
|Gearbox type
|CO2 emissions
|109 g/km
|Insurance group
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (miles)
|60000 miles
|Standard manufacturer's warranty (years)
|3 years
|Standard paintwork guarantee
|No details available
Performance & economy
|Fuel consumption (urban)
|51.4 mpg
|Fuel consumption (extra urban)
|68.9 mpg
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|61.4 mpg
|0 - 60 mph
|14.2 seconds
|Top speed
|100 mph
|Engine power
|67 bhp
|Engine torque
|68.60 lbs/ft
|1465 mm
|Height inclusive of roof rails
|No details available
|3430 mm
|2340 mm
|1630 mm
|Width including mirrors
|No details available
|Fuel tank capacity
|35 litres
|Minimum kerb weight
|790 kg
|Interior features
|Exterior features
|12V Power Socket
|14inTanya Full Width Wheel Trims
|50/50 Split Folding Rear Seat Back
|Body Coloured Fr./Rear Aprons w. Black Bumper Inserts
|Cup Holders in Centre Console (2 Front, 1 Rear)
|Full Size Spare Wheel
|Digital Clock
|Rear Wash/Wipe
|Electric Front Windows
|Front and Rear Armrest
|Heated Rear Window
|Height Adjustable Steering Wheel
|Passenger and Driver Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors
|Stereo Radio/Mono CD Player w. Aux Socket for MP3 Player
|Storage Compartment in Centre Console/Lower Dashboard/Underside of Steering Column
|Tinted Glass
|Two Speakers
|Upholstery - Matrix Cloth
|Centre Rear Seat Belt
|2 x Rear Seat ISOFIX Location Points with 3 Anchoring Points
|Anti - Lock Braking (ABS)
|Driver SMART Airbag
|Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBFD) and Cornering Stability Control (CSC)
|Front Passenger SMART Airbag with Deactivate Switch
|Front Side Airbags
|Head Restraints Integrated Front x 2/Adjustable Rear x 2
|High Level Third Brake Light
|Pretensioning and Force Limiting Front Seat Belts
|Remote Control Central Locking
|Speed Related Electric Power Assisted Steering
|Transponder Immobiliser (Thatcham Approved - Cat. 2)
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|Sweden in Colour from 1956
|Strange photo (mine) of lovely book pages, looks as though I took it in front of a roaring fire.
I'm just so touched by Chrissie's kindness. She sent a great letter with the books about her time as a nanny/au pair in Stockholm just after she left school. I won't forget the image she painted of herself in her floor-length red PVC raincoat and black boots -- fantastic. Like me, she loved the city and soaked up as much of it as she could, leaving her with a lifelong affection for the place. I think we both feel very drawn to Sweden and it has 'clicked' with us in a way that other places, although fantastic, just don't necessarily. When I left school I spent a year in Paris as an au pair and, like Chrissie, explored every corner of the city. I was going to study French at University on my return, so the whole experience stood me in very good stead, but I don't have the passion for Paris and France that I now have for Stockholm and Sweden. Similarly, I've been to New York twice (years ago, for work), but didn't catch the NYC bug (except in vintage postcard form).
And, this week, still more Sweden came through the letterbox as I had managed to track down the film version of books 1 and 2, which was made in Swedish in 1971 (starring Max von Sydow and Liv Ullmann) and then re-edited and dubbed into English for the American market. It is only available on VHS and is really rare. When I unpacked the video, I discovered it was infested with bugs and larvae! I didn't stop to see if they were alive or dead but ran to the loo to brush them off and flush them away. I've also bought the sequel, The New Land, from the same seller, so I will be full of trepidation when that one arrives. I imagine these videos have been stored in a garage for forty years or something, hence the miniature hitchhikers.
|still from The Emigrants
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Driving a lot gives you time to think. Did a lot of driving over the weekend and as sometimes is the case began to think of my lawsuit.
We are coming up on 19 months since DR Alison Coviello; Principal and Ed.D of PS 154 in the Bronx was served with papers. Now yes, I do understand that a lawsuit is a long and arduous process and that things take time. I know for a fact that I have been quite well served by my lawyer, Bryan Glass, but that is what got me to thinking. Has the City of New York been well served by it's lawyer, David Mou? The Crack Team was surveyed and we think not. Jeez, if David Mou was billing by the hour it would be safe to say that David Mou is ripping the city off. How so? Let's examine things.
We do know how David Mou dragged his feet responding to the lawsuit back in 2014 when first presented with the case. But that is understandable. David Mou was hoping I would get terminated and the case would go away. It didn't. We even held out a rope to him while we filed a motion to default whilst he got his panties in a bunch. How does he repay our consideration? You can see it here (This is not David Mou, but an actor hired by The Crack Team).
But what is curious, and Zachary Carter should investigate, is why, when we made David Mou a very generous settlement offer did he not take it, nor at the very least bring it to his superiors?
When we had our first compliance meeting in July, an offer was made to David Mou that we would accept all negative ratings pulled from my file, that the suspension would be ended immediately, AND, that the city can keep the pay they had confiscated of mine from June.
Now that is a DEAL. Even Trump can't do deals like that.
Did David Mou take this offer to his superiors and Zachary Carter (Technically David Mou's clients) as wont an attorney's fiduciary duty is to do? Doubtful. Should he have? Hey neither myself nor The Crack Team are lawyers but one thing we do know to do is to act ethically.
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Lesbians, Gays, and Alcoholism Treatment: Challenges to Recovery
Veronica Jeffus, M.Ed., Therapist
Gatehouse Therapeutic Health Services
For many years, it has been the general assumption that the incidence of alcoholism was much higher for gays and lesbians than in the heterosexual population. Early studies reported that as high as 35% of gays and lesbians were
excessive or problem drinkers vs. five percent of heterosexuals. (Saghir and Robins, 1973) Later reported estimates of alcohol use among homosexuals tended to remain at the 30% mark, vs. the 10% usually cited for the general population. It was not until researchers began an investigation of the methodology of the early studies that important information began to emerge. Samples for early research efforts were recruited largely in gay bars and their surroundings, given that these are one of the few public places where gays can feely socialize as a group. However, heavy drinkers are also more likely to congregate in bars than are social drinkers or abstainers. Additionally, bars are also a frequent venue for other drug use. For these reasons, early studies whose research protocols relied heavily on patrons of gay bars were at risk to overestimate the prevalence of alcohol and drug use among gay men and lesbians.
The onset of the AIDS epidemic afforded the opportunity for studies of more representative samples of the gay community. When alcohol and drug usage was measured among a group of self-identified gay men living in 17 census tracts in San Francisco, the rate of heavy drinking was reported at 19 percent as compared to 11 percent of heterosexual men living in the same area. (Stall and Wiley, 1988) Later studies (Cochran, Keenan, Schroeker, & Mays, 2000) concluded that population based studies of gay men do not reveal that problem drinkers comprise 30 percent of that group. Others (Paul, Stall, & Bloomfield, 1991) suggested that it was as low as 9 percent. A study (Cochran et al, 2000) of women age 18 to 50 years, recruited using a random sample of commercially listed households in San Francisco, found no significant difference between lesbians and heterosexual women in rates of alcohol consumption. Bux (1996) concluded that lesbians and gays are less likely to abstain from alcohol used than the general population, that lesbian women appeared to be at higher risk for problem drinking than heterosexual women, and that gay men's risk for alcohol problems is comparable to that of heterosexual men, and that this is due to a decline in alcohol use by gays.
Due largely to lack of information, or widespread misinformation, on the part of both the general public as well as treatment providers, gays and lesbians who do seek treatment face unique challenges. In a society that has variously regarded homosexual behavior as immoral, pathological, deviant, and/or criminal it is easy to understand the reluctance to openly identify and live a gay or lesbian lifestyle. Cabaj (1999) and Bobbe (2000) suggest that the stresses associated with accepting oneself as gay plays a key role in the development of alcoholism. The suggestion that there exists gay specific reasons for alcohol abuse implies that gay specific treatment programs might also be in order. However , such programs are few and far between. Accessibility to gay specific programs is the first challenge gays and lesbians must overcome.
Homophobic attitudes (negative bias) among counselors and other treatment providers are the most common reason cited among gays and lesbians for not seeking help (Cochran, 2003). If they choose to seek help, they may feel pressure to hide their sexual orientation. Because sexual orientation generally cannot be determined based upon one's appearance, the decision to conceal one's homosexuality can lead to a less than successful outcome, due either to neglect on the part of the provider to inquire about sexual orientation, or, assumption on the part of the provider that one size fits all.
A study by Raytek (1996) revealed that both gays and lesbians would prefer a counselor with the same sexual orientation. However, a survey of 36 New York treatment agencies found few or no gay staff members. Affirmative action policies do not cover gay men and lesbians. Therefore, few gay and lesbians clients were able to work with gay or lesbian counselors.
Shame and fear of rejection by counselors also causes reluctance among gays and lesbians to seek treatment. (Finnegan & Cook, 1984) Lesbians deal with not only fears of rejection due to their homosexuality, but also with other gender-biased negative attitudes. Finally, a lack of understanding and acceptance of the gay alcoholic's chosen family leads to a reluctance to seek treatment. Gay men and lesbians are likely to have primary relationships which do not conform to the societal definition of a nuclear family system. As gays and lesbians may be rejected by their families of origin due to their sexuality, friendship networks and other alternative support systems are of prime importance. Failure to disclose one's sexual orientation due to fear of rejection may result in this important social support being hidden or ignored. Family week, a key component of most drug and alcohol treatment programs, may serve only to increase feelings of isolation and alienation.
Matthews, Lorah, & Fenton (2006) studied four gay men's and 6 lesbian women's experience of addictions treatment and recovery. Ten themes emerged regarding their experiences.
- Participants stressed the importance for counselors to address substance abuse and sexual orientation directly, rather than wait for clients to bring it up. Along the same lines, clients felt it important that counselors be knowledgeable about addiction and sexual orientation and how these two interact.
- Participants felt most supported in meetings, groups, and events which were gay/lesbian specific. It was felt by the group that gay specific meetings increased the opportunity for finding sober role models. Such role models were felt to provide a sense of connection and identification, as well as a feeling of safety that one could share his/her sexual orientation.
- The most intense theme centered on the issue of shame. Participants felt that treatment providers who were able to help them move through shame to self acceptance were the most effective. They pointed out that gays and lesbians carry not only the shame of addiction, but also the shame of their homosexuality. The ability to share these facts with another who maintained an attitude of acceptance was felt to be particularly healing.
- On the heels of the shame issue came the fourth theme, that of the coming out process. All the participants reported struggling with whether or not they could safely come out to the staff and other residents of the facility. They all agreed that one cannot work an honest program if he/she are not real about who they are. This did not assuage the pain of the struggle experienced when getting honest about their sexual orientation.
- The theme of sexual orientation and addiction and how they are interrelated speaks to the need for counselors to be cognizant of the role of alcohol and drugs within the gay community.
- Participants talked about the high risk of suicide in the gay community, and all linked suicide to lack of acceptance as gay or lesbian. One man related that he had hospitalized himself for suicidal depression, and that the facility he entered addressed neither his addiction nor his sexual orientation.
- All of the participants reported the need to feel that treatment was a safe space, where they could feel comfortable coming out to their counselors without fear of rejection or judgment. Some specifically looked for facilities that included sexual orientation in its non-discrimination statement. Others discussed that they would look at how other minorities were treated before coming out.
- Participants stressed the need for treatment providers to be aware of their own internalized homophobia, and to be cognizant of their verbal and non-verbal cues of acceptance or rejection.
- Participants cited the importance of the facility's understanding of family as it applies to their unique circumstances. Questionnaires regarding family involvement typically were reflective of families of origin or heterosexual unions.
- The final theme was that the participants felt it was most helpful when facilities were all inclusive of both family of origin, lesbian or gay partners, and previous heterosexual relationships.
These themes carry some important implications for counselors. In order to be effective, counselors must be aware of their own attitudes and behaviors with respect to both addiction and sexual orientation. Isrealstam (1988) surveyed counselors regarding alcoholism and homosexuality. Sixty percent of those surveyed stated that both homosexuality and alcoholism were "learned" behaviors!
Finnegan and Cook (1984) contend that counselors must be careful about when to focus on alcoholism and ignore sexual orientation, and when to focus on sexual orientation and the interplay between it and alcoholism. They go on to suggest that the same defenses that enable the gay individual to survive in a world which is hostile to homosexuality might also serve to maintain denial of the alcoholism. Both alcoholics and homosexuals use isolation and distancing in order to keep their secret from being revealed, and these behaviors may lead to a powerful defensive structure. Finnegan and Cook finally maintain that counselors must examine their own attitudes, become acquainted with healthy gay men and lesbians to dispel their own myths and stereotypes, and be willing to discuss the subject of sober sex.
Beaton (1976) concluded that straight therapists can be effective with gay and lesbian clients if trust is established and emphasis is placed on all types of problems rather than sexual orientation only.
Finally, counselors must be ever cognizant of the potential impact they may have on gay/lesbian clients, as the counselor may be the only person the client has shared with, and his/her response will carry huge importance.
Some clinical considerations follow. Admission and referral forms frequently do not include questions about a client's sexuality, and many homosexual clients are regarded as heterosexual when their treatment plans are created. Group therapy is undesirable for homosexuals, particularly gay men, due to the possibility of hostility and rejection from heterosexual members. Male dominated groups present problems for all women.
In conclusion, gays and lesbians seeking treatment for alcoholism face the stigma not only of being alcoholic, but also of being gay. Counselor homophobia has the ability to create a long term negative impact on the client. There is a time to focus on sexual orientation and a time to focus on alcoholism, and it is always important to understand the interplay of each upon the other. Family programs must be all inclusive of the homosexual's chosen family, and mixed groups of heterosexual and homosexual clients are undesirable.
Beaton, S. (1976). Treatment for gay problem drinkers. Social Casework, 57(5), 302-308.
Bloomfield K. (1993). A comparison of alcohol consumption between lesbians and heterosexual women in an urban population. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 33, 257-269.
Bobbe, J. (2002). Treatment with lesbian alcoholics: healing shame and internalized homophobia for ongoing sobriety. Health & Social, 27(3), 218-223.
Bux, D. (1996). Relapse and recovery in addictions. Journal of Studies on Alcoholism, 63 (1). 122-129.
Cabaj, R. (1999). Substance abuse, internalized homophobia, and gay men and lesbians: Psychodynamic issues and clinical implications. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 3(3), 1-5.
Cochran, B. (2003). Sexual minorities in substance abuse treatment. (Doctoral dissertation, University of Washington, 2004). Dissertation Abstracts International, 64, 5776.
Cochran, S., Keenan, C., Schroeker, C., Mays, V. (2000). Estimates of alcohol use and treatment needs among homosexually active men and women in the U.S. population. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68(6), 1062.
Finnegan, D., Cook, D. (1984). Special issues affecting the treatment of male and lesbian alcoholics. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 1(3), 85-98.
Isrealstam, S. (1988). Knowledge and opinions of alcohol intervention workers in Ontario, Canada regarding issues affecting male gays and lesbians. International Journal of Addictions, 23(3), 227-252.
Matthews, C., Lorah, P., Fenton, J. (2006) Treatment experiences of gays and lesbians in recovery from addiction: a qualitative inquiry. Journal of Mental Health Counseling, 28(2), 111-133.
Paul, J., Stall, R., Bloomfield, K. (1991). Gay and alcoholic: epidemiologic and clinical issues. Alcohol Health and Research World, (15)2, 151-161.
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Saghir, M., Robins, E. (1973) Male and female homosexuality: a comprehensive investigation. Baltimore: Wilkins and Wilkins.
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Paul Maier is a truly gifted lecturer. I've had the pleasure of watching two of his videos and if I lived anywhere near Western Michigan University, I'd sneak into the back of his classroom (he is a member of the history faculty there) on a regular basis - he has a gift for making the First Century A.D. accessible.
In the Fullness of Time continues this tradition. Maier has basically consolidated 3 other books into one larger volume (with a few changes) and he discusses the first Christmas, the first Easter and the ministries of the early Apostles, especially Paul and Peter.
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So, who is this book for? If you are a well-read Christian who has looked into many of the facts that back the New Testament as it is written on your own, you won't find much new ground covered in this book. The internet has lots of this information scattered about. However, you are unlikely to find sources as concise and as well-written as this one. Plus, if you are interested in further research, it is well-documented with tons of footnotes.
If you are a new Christian or are newly interested in the history behind Christianity, this is a powerful introduction.
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From the lofty heights of the Premier League, Cardiff City have swooped for Norwich City winger and academy product Josh Murphy. Canary fans will disagree as to whether Murphy's recent performances have merited such a move, but no-one would have turned their noses up at the £11 million transfer fee offered by the Bluebirds for Murphy's services.
Appropriately, Josh's move mirrors that of his brother Jacob. Jacob was the first to claim a consistent spot in the Norwich first-team, showing fans flickers of promise. This was enough to attract the beady eyes of Newcastle, a new Premier League side at the time, and off he went for an equally inflated transfer fee. Next season, the Murphy's may become the first twins to ever face each other in the top flight, both having left their home nest far behind.
So, how does this affect Norwich and their fans, as we all prepare for another Championship season? Since their 2013 FA Youth Cup success, City fans have invested hope in the pair as potential stars for the future. From their first appearances at Carrow Road, we have all waited patiently for their 'finished products' to emerge. And I don't think anyone - the brothers included – would claim that we saw that.
Last season, City's authority figures all publicly implored fans to 'be patient' with their project, in response to heavy criticism. It's no coincidence that much of the fans' frustration was channelled towards Josh Murphy: we had been patient with him long enough, and now expected him to perform consistently. And disappointingly, many of Murphy's great moments were overshadowed by poor performances in-between - we could not be patient any longer.
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My spin is that Josh has been frustrating in producing quality only in flashes and I'm not sure he has the mental strength to play a full part in a promotion chasing team, he just appears to me that he doesn't bust a gut in yellow and green and drops his head too often. It will be fascinating to see how Warnock manages him.
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I was one of the 18,000+ who made the effort to witness the recent and entertaining 'City Legends' game against Inter Forever and for me the opposition team name seemed far more appropriate than the one we adopted.
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Norwich City have rarely lacked talent to fill the goalkeeper position. The names of Kevin Keelan, Chris Woods and Bryan Gunn (to name only a few) are familiar to most City fans. To long-serving supporters, they were the heroes of the 'good old days'.
Next season, there will be little time for patience. Fortunately, large transfer fees for those like Murphy and Maddison will just about compensate for the lack of parachute payments. We have one more season of financial freedom: we need to sign players who can be trusted to perform at their full potential, in supporting a push toward the Premier League. Otherwise, we risk becoming like our Suffolk neighbours: miserable, stuck in the Championship, without the financial resources to escape.
Murphy's move is good for our club. His talent is undeniable, but for it to flourish reliably, he demands patience that Norwich now cannot afford to provide. Our best attackers have all been reliable: we trusted Huckerby's pace and power, and Holt's presence and ability to terrorise defenders – and they led us to glory. Our need for a reliable, consistent attacker cannot be understated, and Murphy's exit has given the chance to make it happen. Over to you, Mr Webber!


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LONDON • It is too soon to start searching for silver linings to Chelsea's campaign and it would be a mistake, according to Jose Mourinho, for the club to prioritise success in Europe over the defence of their Premier League title.
Indeed, far from narrowing horizons, the Chelsea manager believes that his team can win four trophies this season.
All things are possible, he insisted, despite an insipid start in which Chelsea have taken 11 points from nine games and lost to Porto in the Champions League.
"We can win all four, we can lose all four," the Chelsea manager said, with his side still in the League Cup and FA Cup as well. "We are in October. Everything is open."
Of course I'm entitled to (one bad season). There are guys who have one good season out of 20. Some of them (have) not even one good (season).
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Chelsea won the Champions League in 2012 under the guidance of Roberto di Matteo after a disappointing Premier League campaign which saw them finish sixth.
But Mourinho disputes that the club made European success a priority three years ago.
"Chelsea were struggling to try to finish top four and never prioritised. Never. It happened in that season because it happened. Not because Chelsea prioritised," said the Portuguese before yesterday's Champions League game against Dynamo Kiev.
"When you prioritise in this league you have a big risk, which is the risk of not winning the Champions League and (not) finishing top four and not playing Champions League the next season.
"So we cannot prioritise in this league. We have to go all the way and make sure we finish top four."
By his high standards, a top-four finish is not good enough. But the 52-year-old Portuguese believes he is entitled to one bad season.
He pointed to the 22 major titles he has won in 15 years of management as evidence of "too much" success. And this success, he said, has led to "envy", which is why some are happy that he has overseen the Blues' worst start in 37 years.
"I learn to be happy with the happiness of the others," he told the Irish Times. "But I repeat, it's a moment. It's not a moment that will last for a long time.
"Of course I'm entitled to (one bad season). There are guys who have one good season out of 20. Some of them (have) not even one good (season). I'm entitled. I don't need to prove (anything)."
Mourinho delivered a third Premier League title last season, and claimed that modern football's short-sightedness is to blame for the unprecedented pressure he is under now.
"When I am in a great moment, it looks like nothing's happened," he grumbled.
"When I am in a bad moment, I pay for this a little bit.
"I don't have many friends in the football world."
He certainly has a poor relationship with the Football Association. And on Monday evening, the FA published the written reasons for fining him £50,000 (S$107,000) and handing him a suspended one-match stadium ban for suggesting referees were afraid to award decisions in Chelsea's favour.
Mourinho has now been hit with fines worth a combined £101,000 in a little over two seasons.
"It appears to us that increasing levels of fine are not on their own going to be a reliable deterrent for Mr Mourinho against improper comments to the media," the FA said.
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The ancient Indian science of Ayurveda classifies the seasons according to their predominant dosha: Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. Vata season is fall. Pitta season is late spring and summer. Kapha season is winter and early spring. As it's winter for the Northern hemisphere, there are Ayurvedic winter remedies which can …Read More »
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When Ayurveda originated over 5,000 years ago in India, vaidyas (or Ayurvedic physicians) did not have access to the array of clinical tests, as we do in present day. Thus, the vaidyas used the classical method of eightfold examination in Ayurveda. This is known as ashta vidya pariksha in Sanskrit. …Read More »
Colds? Fevers? Gas? 8 Ayurvedic Home Remedies Using Fennel
Often placed near the exit of an Indian restaurant is a tray of small colored candy. These are coated fennel seeds. They have a sweet, almost licorice like taste. Chewing fennel seeds after a meal is a common practice in India. They aid in digestion and also freshen the breath. …Read More »
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In Ayurveda, there are 3 doshas or body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Pitta is the energy of digestion, assimilation, and transformation. Pitta is comprised of fire and water. It is hot, sharp, oily, and penetrating. In the summer, Pitta can get overheated and out of balance. There are some …Read More »
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As the new year approaches, we habitually set New Year's resolutions. Quite often, at least one resolution involves our health. Ayurveda teaches us to live in harmony with our environment and thus have healthier lives. The following are 10 Ayurvedic resolutions. By implementing these health tips you are likely to …Read More »
Ayurveda Basics: Qualities of Kapha
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Ayurveda is an ancient science of body, mind, and spirit which has stood the test of time for over 5,000 years. It has eight branches. One of these branches is Ayurvedic psychology, also known as graha chikitsa or bhuta vidya. Ayurvedic psychology addresses mental imbalances and how to treat them …Read More »
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A key component of an Ayurvedic lifestyle is following an Ayurvedic diet. An Ayurvedic diet consists of eating foods which are appropriate for your current doshic imbalance. In Ayurveda, we have three body types: Vata, Pitta, and Kpaha. These three types, or doshas, are composed of two elements each. Vata …Read More »
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"Hey Anne, I saw this program by Africa's Tomorrow that you can apply to and study in the United States," said Caitlin, my teacher. I was lost of words, and as an African Kid who respects the elderly, I smiled back and agreed.
I never understood what she really meant, neither was I really serious about it. I could not just fathom what it meant to study in the United States. Indeed, this is one of those opportunities that comes once in a lifetime. Coming to America was the turning point in my life. I am thankful to be Africa's Tomorrow Fellow. The organization is unique in its own way, if I have to compare it with other organizations in terms of student recruitment. I am from Kenya, Gem County and I am the eldest in a family of five. I am currently a sophomore majoring in Economics and Computer Science at Berea College. My stay in Berea has been a rewarding experience, I have made a lot acquaintances and I love the person I have become.
Saying goodbye to the people I love and taking the last bite of the food that I have grown up eating was an incredible step. On the other hand, while I took a quick glimpse on what the future holds, made me pour out tears of joy while saying goodbye to my family. I wondered, how am I going to survive without Ugali (the African cake, like corn bread) for more than a month? No rice no githeri (Mixture of maize and beans, so good!) Thanks goodness, rice is a global food. I was thrilled and relieved after seeing the plenty rice in America. At first, it was hard to get used to the food, especially cheese which I am actually a fan now. The principle of not sticking to my comfort zone has given me that ability to try new stuff, new food and new things. There are great American dishes that I love now.
It has been a journey of personal growth. I have been able to meet students from different places: Africa, Asia, South America, and many other places. I have been able to learn about the world in short period of time and I want to travel places. United States is a place full of diversity in all aspects of life, be it religion, politics, culture and many others. In the midst of all these diversity, sticking to my principles and knowing who I am as believer in Christ has made this journey an awesome experience.
Hi! My name is Kabelo Makotoko, I was born and raised in a beautiful country called Lesotho. I am from a family of five, including my two siblings that I miss very much.
I am currently a Junior at Berea College, majoring in Accounting and Finance. I still wake up everyday and thank God for giving me such a huge opportunity and making my dream of studying in the United States come true! I am also very grateful for Africa's tomorrow, Berea College and my family and friends, I would not be where I am if it was not for all the genuine support I have received.
My goals are to become a Certified Public Accountant and own an Accounting firm in my country. Helping others has always been one of my greatest passions, it makes me happy as a person and I am hoping that my Accounting firm will help provide jobs for educated people in my country who struggle to find jobs after they graduate. I also hope to one day build a school for the blind and deaf in my country.
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Here is Addison modelling our children head warmers - these are great - they are made out of 100% alpaca fingering yarn so they are super soft and keep the child's ears and head warm on these cold winter days
We spent the day setting up for the Twilight Hall Craft Sale. The show runs Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. Come out and see our new products. Twilight Hall is located 12 miles west of Saskatoon off highway 14 - just past the Grandora turn off. Turn left at the intersection with Fas Gas. Hope to see you out there!
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