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What's Wrong with Liberalism?
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Hi, Leroy,ReplyDelete
I appreciate your two recent columns but want to take issue, not so much with the criticism of liberalism, but the reinforcing of a simplistic dichotomy. My guess is that most conservatives would not recognize themselves in your last column, and most liberals do not recognize themselves in this one. Perhaps that's because they don't know themselves, but I would suggest it's because the labels of "conservative" and "liberal" are broad brushstrokes that originate in polarized political cultures, and, so, at best are caricatures. They work okay as broad labels perhaps on a spectrum of political thought, but when you try to characterize them, you end up with what they are in essence, caricatures. You did a good job last time of providing examples of conservative resistance to a number of progressive causes we all approve of now. In this column there's not a single example of some major mistake as a result of liberalism's "overly optimistic view of human nature." Let me mention one that comes readily to mind as a possibility but also which complicates the characterization. Did Robert McNamara and Lyndon Johnson get us into the Vietnam War because they were overly optimistic about what we could do, or did they get us into the war because they over-estimated the evil of communism?
- 1sojournerFebruary 25, 2011 at 12:27 PM
I find the previous comment enlightening.ReplyDelete
The Judeo Christian belief is that the people of God should be liberal/generous in deed as commanded by God. By and large the Church is losing that orientation.
Governments through the ages have specialized in taking / confiscating for the betterment of the rulers or the realm. We see this even in our own government, just as Benjamin Franklin warned we would. Both "liberals" and "conservatives" have justified this for their own purposes. Governments, including our own, are generally weak on the time honored ethics justice (in both senses), having generally replaced them with wishy-washy mores.
As one of the member's of Leroy's Sunday School class, I can report that the class just finished reading Limits of Liberalism. We gave him a hard time on several chapters, but generally he came back with a way of restating his points that we could live with.ReplyDelete
We all agreed with the assessment of the over optimism of the liberalism from a century ago, but were more skeptical of the existence of such optimism in contemporary liberalism. Indeed, the last century has provided a continuous lesson in just how wayward human nature is. However, we did not quite see eye to eye on current options. Leroy seems to want to find a center for Christianity in neo-orthodoxy, that, while perhaps a geographic center, is not necessarily the optimal center. Overall, though, we found his book an excellent and challenging read on the history of liberalism.
I think Antonkjacobs has hit on a good example of how hard it can be to tease out the distinctions between liberal and conservative. Lyndon Johnson was a liberal in many ways, but he still had a Texas conservatism in him that showed through at times. I find it interesting that the three of the four major wars since Korea were started by Presidents from Texas, and none of them look too good in hindsight. And the fourth war was by adopted Texan George H W Bush.
Johnson came to the Presidency after being in the Senate throughout the Army-McCarthy hearings. Johnson was not going to let anyone accuse him of being soft on Communism. One of the mysteries of his Presidency is the question of what Kennedy would have done with Vietnam if Kennedy had lived. Would Kennedy also have escalated into a quagmire? All we know is that Johnson shattered the liberal alliance of the Democratic Party, as it was the liberals of his own party who mounted the fierce resistance to the war, with Martin Luther King, Jr. being an example of such a liberal.
LIfe in Washington has shattered many a person. Sometimes it seems the best are shattered the worst. This has happened to liberals like Robert McNamara, but more recently it happened to conservative Allan Greenspan. It seems only the political hacks come through unscathed.
My esteemed friend in Kentucky who usually writes, and usually writes in agreement with my postings, sent comments this time disagreeing. Here is what he wrote:ReplyDelete
"I think you are probably right in your main point, Leroy. Reinhold Niebuhr would certainly support you on that. However, I doubt whether "the greatest 'sins' of our times have been committed by well-educated, well-heeled, and well-placed people in power" if you are thinking of them as the "liberals." Some of the most egregious sins that I can think of--like the slaying of civil rights workers in Philadelphia, MS, the bombing of the Baptist church in Birmingham that cost four girls their lives, the destruction of the federal building in Oklahoma City, the recent gunning down of a slew of people in Tucson--were perpetrated by poorly educated whites. Do you not think that FDR took steps critical for the recovery of America from the Great Depression? Should we not take action to prevent the bombings and shootings?"
I am very happy to share the following comments (with his permission) of a new Facebook friend. He is Muhammad Al Zekri (b. 1970) from Bahrain.ReplyDelete
"If we educate a sinning government, ruling family, or president, the result is an educated sinner. Those heads of state, who are committing the most horrific atrocities against humanity, received high-quality assistance from public relation firms, lobbying companies, etc. which helped them look less demonic in the eyes of the Western public.
The world conscience is waking up, as it discovers the true nature of those Arab leaders. The current wide-scale Arab uprisings somehow made the West realize that they were tolerating those educated tyrant Arab heads of state, such as Bin Ali and Hosni Mubarak. Many educated tyrant Arab heads of state are nevertheless still in power. Would the West continue to put up with them, or would they consider exerting pressure to change towards alternatives?"
- AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 7:08 PM
This week's spate of violent and threatening and condescending remarks by "liberals" did not leave much doubt about perceived differences in values.ReplyDelete


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TWolves Shopping Budinger
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a glut of wings on the roster and according to multiple reports, they're looking to thin the herd by shopping forward Chase Budinger.
Budinger hasn't enjoyed much personal success during his injury-plagued tenure with the Timberwolves. Since 2012-13, Budinger has appeared in just 64 games.
With the 'changing of the guard' at the head coaching position, gone is Rick Adelman and in his stead sits the winningest coach in franchise history: Flip Saunders. Budinger was a player that Adelman advocated for trading for when the Wolves sent their first-round pick to Houston to nab Chase. Budinger played less than ten games in his debut season before suffering a lateral meniscus tear. He returned to the court by the end of the year, but struggled to return to form. That has been the case throughout his Timberwolves career.
In camp this summer, he has said that he is feeling good and his health isn't something he's even thinking about--he's just getting out on the court and playing his game.
In limited action, he's looked good. The problem remains that the Wolves have Kevin Martin, Andrew Wiggins, Zach LaVine, Corey Brewer and Shabazz Muhammad all vying for valuable minutes at those wing positions. Add in the fact that J.J. Barea & Mo Williams can play off the ball as two-guards and it further limits Budinger's court time.
As such, it should come as no surprise that the Wolves are shopping him. The question is...what would they want in return. I assume they're doing this not only to clear some room on the wings, but also so they can keep Glenn Robinson III as well as J.J. Barea (who many believe the Wolves are trying to trade or would/could waive). According to reports, J.J. Barea has been one of the best players early in the training camp and opinions on the small guard may be changing.
The Wolves would probably look to acquire a draft pick and/or a player on a non-guaranteed deal that they could waive. Two teams that are reportedly registering interest: the Detroit Pistons and the Houston Rockets. Both teams are reportedly a little weary of taking on Budinger's $5million salary for this year in addition to his $5million player option next season.
The Rockets are looking for contributors after losing out on Chris Bosh as well as losing Jeremy Lin & Omer Asik to trades...AND Chandler Parsons in free agency. Houston is also (obviously) where Budinger began his professional career. The other (Detroit) just lost Jodie Meeks to an injury for the next two months and are looking for a replacement that can provide a similar skill set on the wings.
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A full day experience that takes you around the entire Paarl Mountain. Traverse through over 50 Properties that include Wine farms, Livestock, Olive Farms, Tourist Attractions, and a host of other features
This 45km Trail is catered for the intermediate cyclists. there are a number of stop over points along the trail where you will not only get to take a breather but enjoy a host of different experiences.
Start and Finish : Spice Route Destination
Time 9 Hours
Terrain: 70% Single-track but not much technical, a few climbs to deal with
Difficulty: Moderate
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- Light Breakfast and Coffee / Juice on arrival
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- Stop over at various wine farms for Showcase wine tastings
- Other stops include Olive Farms, Cheese Factories, Craft Beer, Gin Tastings, Chocolate tasting
- Enjoy cycling through the Paarl Mountain Reserve with breath-taking views
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- Time to Enjoy the many other Artisan shops on route
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My attention was drawn to the illustration of the book cover and the fact, that its author is an extremely young girl from Germany. And, of course, the topic as such – the intestines. As many people have said already, the book is easy to read, with pleasant humor and associations that easily explains complicated things.
Much of what is happening in the digestive system, I have heard, read and studied before. There were forgotten things and the book allowed me to refresh my memory. As well I learned few new facts, for example, that also human saliva has a disinfectant and morphine (opimorphic) effect. At night saliva is not released, so the bacteria have a chance to multiply, resulting in a bad breath in the mornings.
With the lightness of the book, its popular scientific and illustrative language, I felt that I want to know more about some arguable topics. For example, what happens in the stomach when food is consumed with water – is it good or not? Or find out more about different parasites, not only the pin-worms that were mentioned.
In general, very good reading material that explains the main processes of the digestive system in a very light and understandable language.
A few sentences for your thoughts:
- […] fiber does not make much sense if there is not enough fluid intake.
- The higher the standard of hygiene in a country, the more diagnosis of allergies and autoimmune diseases there are. The more sterile the place of residence is, the more likely it is that its occupants will have anemia or autoimmune disease.
- If the good and the bad are in the right balance, then the bad one toughens us, but the good – cares and maintains health.


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Usually, when a character appears in a Transformers comic it's simply for the story line. However, IDW is changing that. Premiering in the All Hail Cybertron series, the Autobot Drift now gets his own action figure.
Autobot Drift used to fight for Megatron, and was known as one of the most terrible warriors ever to stalk the face of Cybertron. Something happened that changed him, bringing home all the horror he'd inflicted. Since then, he has hunted the Decepticons from one end of the galaxy to the other, bringing his own brand of justice to the evil robots.
Drift's alt mode is a Earth type modded sports car. The car is white with red body accents on the sides and hood. Cybertronian scripting can be found on the doors. The windshield, door windows and headlights are done in blue translucent plastic.
The car definitely has the modded look down, from the low ground clearance to the roof scoop and rear spoiler. Though the hood has a power bulge look to it, from certain angles it can look a bit off. As a final note, his longsword stores under the belly of the car via two clamps that the sword snaps into.
Start by slightly pulling the front fenders away from the hood. Make sure the hood splits in 2 while doing this. Take each half of the hood and fold it over the top of the fenders. Pull the back of the front fenders so the front halves touch. Pull out the doors and rotate them back 45 degrees. Fold in the door windows. Pull forward the windshield and peg it into the slot above his chest.
Take the rear end of the car and fold it around 180 degrees. Push in the rear of the roof so it sinks into the space below his knees, then pull down the feet. Align the feet so they slip into the red plates on his shins. Rotate the front fenders so the headlights point to the back. Pull on the front wheels to dislodge the arms and fold them out into place.
Drift's robot mode adds a bit of color, including the bronze upper limbs andd yellow on the groin, forehead and shoulders. The eyes feature blue light piping. The pipe is a very thin slot on the top of the head, so getting light in can be tricky.
Drift's main weapon is his longsword. The sword has 5 Cybertronian symbols on both sides and is long enough so that he can grasp it with both hands. It is made of soft rubber, so while pliable it'll be interesting to see how it stands the test of time. Should you want closer combat for Drift, each 'sheath' on his hip conceals a short sword. Need something more long range? He also looks to have a pair of small missiles on each shoulder.
Posing is amazing on this figure, especially since he can grasp the longsword with both hands! The only complaint here is that the doors, which form hip sheaths, can get in the way.
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Title: The Fruitcake Challenge (The Christy Lumber Camp #1)
Author: Carrie Fancett Pagels
Pages: 121
Year: 2014
Publisher: Hearts Overcoming Press
Note: This novella was included in the Christmas Traditions Series of novellas.
About the book:
When new lumberjack, Tom Jeffries, tells the camp cook, Jo Christy, that he'll marry her if she can make a fruitcake, "as good as the one my mother makes," she rises to the occasion. After all, he's the handsomest, smartest, and strongest axman her camp-boss father has ever had in his camp – and the cockiest. And she intends to bring this lumberjack down a notch or three by refusing his proposal. The fruitcake wars are on!
My review:
This is a wonderful holiday novella.
I have never read anything by this author before. I am so glad that I was introduced to her. This was a very entertaining novella to read. I love the main characters that she developed. She took the time to also create a variety of secondary characters that were equally enjoyable.
The story is a light romance and a very quick read. As both Jo and Thomas are trying to figure out where they want to go with their lives, individually and possibly together, they each at times seek God's guidance.


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IMMUNOTHERAPY HAS RECENTLY ASSUMED an important role across a spectrum of cancer types, including genitourinary malignancies in general and, specifically, bladder cancer. Immune system boosters known as checkpoint inhibitors are emerging as a meaningful new treatment strategy, although chemotherapy remains a major player in the advanced-disease setting.
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Platinum-based chemotherapy regimens improve survival for those with advanced urothelial carcinoma. In particular, it makes sense to give such chemotherapy before removing the bladder — known as radical cystectomy — in high-risk, locally advanced or muscleinvasive bladder carcinoma, Sonpavde said. In these disease stages, the cancer has spread outside the organ where it started, he explained. By shrinking the cancer, chemotherapy makes surgery less extensive and more likely to result in the removal of the whole tumor.
The phase 3 SWOG 8710 trial tested this idea. During a 12-week period, investigators gave a chemotherapy regimen of three cycles of presurgical methotrexate, Velban (vinblastine), doxorubicin and cisplatin (a drug containing platinum) to patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Findings showed that the median overall survival with the combination was 77 months versus 46 months in the cystectomy-alone group.
It's less clear whether platinum-based chemotherapy is effective if given after surgery. "How good is adjuvant (post-surgical) chemotherapy? Unfortunately, we do not have good adjuvant trials for bladder cancer postradical cystectomy. These patients are frequently not in good condition to receive adjuvant chemotherapy," Sonpavde said.
Although there are no ongoing post-surgical trials, studies that look back at patient medical records and analyses of results from multiple completed studies support adjuvant chemotherapy. For example, the POUT study, a phase 3 randomized trial of adjuvant chemotherapy versus surveillance in upper tract urothelial cancer, was stopped early because it achieved a measure of success: The disease-free survival endpoint was met, with patients who took chemotherapy 1 ½ times more likely to remain free of disease than those in the surveillance group. At a two-year follow-up, 51 percent of patients under surveillance had achieved disease-free survival, compared with 70 percent in the chemotherapy group.
Not surprisingly, the biggest unmet need in the bladder cancer space involves the treatment of patients who are not eligible for platinum-based chemotherapies, Sonpavde said. People with these malignancies can develop renal insufficiency because of urinary obstruction, making them ineligible for platinum therapy or requiring significantly reduced doses. For these patients, who tend to have poorer survival outcomes than those who can take platinum, immunotherapy may be an option.
In addition, some patients are not able to undergo radical cystectomy, or they refuse it. Historically, these patients have had just the tumor surgically removed and were then offered radiation therapy, Sonpavde said. They might also receive chemotherapy along with radiation, such as a regimen of 5-fluorouracil plus mitomycin C in patients with locally advanced bladder cancer. However, little data exist on recurrence after this treatment, he noted. Radiation plus cisplatin has been offered to carefully selected patients, usually without the development of hydronephrosis — kidney swelling caused by the inability to drain urine — he said; survival of up to five years has been observed for those who don't experience hydronephrosis.
Special, less-often-discussed therapy situations include recurrence after one year following platinum therapy given before or after surgery. Ordinarily, if recurrence happens when patients are more than one year out from pre- or postsurgical platinum therapy, platinum is given again. "Some retrospective data do suggest that, if you repeat platinumbased therapy in patients who are more than one year out from preoperative cisplatin chemotherapy, you might get similar outcomes compared with patients who got first-line chemotherapy with cisplatin who had not had previous preoperative cisplatin," Sonpavde said.
Patients less than one year out from preoperative platinum therapy receive a different second-line therapy. The taxane family of chemotherapy drugs has been used after cisplatin-based chemotherapy in patients in the United States, adding a median survival of seven to nine months, Sonpavde said.
Presently, immunotherapy's role is to fill the gaps: It is used for those whose cancer has progressed despite chemotherapy or patients who can't take platinumbased chemotherapy, the preferred choice for initial, or first-line, treatment.
"This is the era of immunotherapy," Sonpavde said. "There is a lot of push and pull in the immune system, and there are (cell-signaling) pathways that are inhibiting the immune system (in patients with bladder cancer.)"
A sign that immunotherapy can reverse this problem: Urothelial carcinoma has a high frequency of random genetic mutations — the fourth highest of all cancers, behind melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, and lung adenocarcinoma, Sonpavde noted. This is meaningful because immunotherapies known as checkpoint inhibitors tend to work best in cancers that express a plethora of mutations.
Two checkpoint inhibitors have been approved as first-line drugs for patients with advanced urothelial cancer, but those drugs and three others have revolutionized treatment even more in second-line therapy, given when a cancer has progressed after initial treatment, Sonpavde said.
Checkpoint inhibitors work by disabling proteins such as PD-1 and PD-L1, which keep the immune system in check so it doesn't become overly aggressive. With those checkpoints out of commission, the immune system can work harder to recognize and fight cancer.
Sonpavde highlighted data from the phase 3 KEYNOTE- 045 study, which included patients with advanced urothelial cancer that had progressed or recurred after treatment with platinum-based chemotherapy. Updated findings in the second-line treatment of patients with bladder cancer were presented at the 2018 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium.
In initially published results, patients who took chemotherapy experienced a median overall survival rate of 7.4 months, whereas those who took the checkpoint inhibitor Keytruda (pembrolizumab) had an overall survival of 10.3 months. There was no difference in progression-free survival between the two groups.
Although Keytruda is not the sole approved PD-1 inhibitor in the post-platinum setting, it is the only one that improved overall survival in a phase 3 trial.
Which patients, among those deemed eligible, are most likely to benefit from the drug is still a partially unanswered question. More biomarkers are needed to identify those expected to respond, although doctors can rely on certain clues.
Most important, a cancer's expression of PD-L1 can predict response to immunotherapy, and Sonpavde noted that the protein's prevalence in a tumor is correlated with stage and grade — the higher the stage of disease, the higher the expression. If a patient's muscle-invasive bladder cancer expresses a lot of the protein, it's a good sign that immunotherapy will be effective. Alternatively, doctors know that if patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer are receiving a different type of immunotherapy — bacillus Calmette- Guerin vaccine — PD-L1 expression is associated with poor outcomes.
But Keynote-045's results made it obvious that PD-L1 is not the only marker for response to Keytruda, Sonpavde said. Even though high levels of PD-L1 in a cancer are associated with good response to immunotherapy, he said, "all subgroups seemed to benefit from pembrolizumab, regardless of PD-L1 expression."
Are there any other known predictors of response? Sonpavde mentioned one: After treatment with Keytruda in muscle-invasive bladder cancer, an increased infiltration of cluster of differentiation (CD) 8-positive T cells can signal that a patient will respond well to the treatment.
Time until response does not take as long as some believe, according to Sonpavde. "There is a dogma out there that immunotherapy yields very delayed responses, but that was not the case" in Keynote-045, he said. "The median time to response was the same with chemotherapy and pembrolizumab, at about 2.1 months." The duration of response with Keytruda in the trial was impressive, he added.
Currently, Imfinzi (durvalumab) and Opdivo (nivolumab) — both of which are approved in the secondline setting, in addition to Bavencio (avelumab) — and the combination of Opdivo and Yervoy (ipilimumab) are all being investigated in phase 3 trials for the first-line treatment of advanced urothelial carcinoma.
"Given the availability of first-line pembrolizumab and atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for cisplatin-ineligible patients, the selection of patients for these inhibitors versus carboplatin-based chemotherapy and the optimal sequencing of these strategies requires investigation," Sonpavde concluded.
About four months after Sonpavde's talk, more evidence emerged to guide first-line treatment with immunotherapy. In May, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) instructed doctors not to give single-agent checkpoint inhibitors as initial treatments to patients whose urothelial carcinoma expresses little PD-L1 and who are eligible for platinum-based chemotherapy.
The FDA warning was based on an assessment of data from the phase 3 KEYNOTE-361 study and the phase 3 IMvigor130 study, which showed that patients in this population who took immunotherapy alone had decreased survival compared with those taking chemotherapy. The trials are exploring Keytruda and Tecentriq, respectively, with or without chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy or immunotherapy alone.
"This is not surprising, as chemotherapy is very active in this setting," Andrea Apolo, M.D., chief of the bladder cancer section in the genitourinary malignancies branch at the National Cancer Institute, tweeted following the announcement.
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Trip Highlights: Trekking/cultural tours
Trip duration: 30 Days
On trek duration: 25 days
Max. Elevation: 5,320m
Highest Camp: 5,050m
Physical grade: Hard
Best time: Mid June to Mid October
Start: Drukgyel Dzong (Paro)
Finish: Sephu (Trongsa)
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival Paro
You local escort will receive you at the Paro airport and take you to the Hotel. After freshening up, you will be taken for a tour of Paro town including the ruins of Drukgyel dzong and Kycihu Lhakang.
Day 2 Tiger Nest hike
You will be taken for a hike to Taktshang or Tiger's nest, an uphill walk of about three hours. This hike is basically done to accustom trekkers to the mountain altitude of the Himalaya. The Tiger nest, precariously perched on a cliff, will also offer a spectacular view of the Paro valley besides visiting the inner sanctum of one of the most religious sites of the country.
Day 3 Drukgyel Dzong/Shana
Distance: 17km
Time: Four to five hours
Ascent: 360m
Descent: 80m
Camp altitude: 2,850m
The trek begins from the Drukgyel Dzong (2,580m) road point. It is a gentle climb along the Parochhu. The trail passes through green meadows, paddy fields and traditional Bhutanese farm houses. After about four hours trekking, you will reach the army outpost at Gunitsawa village where your guide will provide permits. You will have to walk to the other side of the river, not far from Gunitsawa, to the campsite.
Day 4 Shana/Soi Thangthangkha
Distance: 22km
Time: seven to eight hours
Ascent: 770m
Descent: 10m
Camp altitude: 3,610m
This is a long trek that involves walking uphill and downhill at short intervals. After climbing uphill through the river valley, you will enter the Jigme Dorji National Park. The valley narrows down to a single path that descends to a meadow. The camp will be set up here. This is a right spot for the camp as you will be able to see Mount Jomolhari on a clear day.
Day 5 Soi Thangthangkha/Jangothang
Distance: 19km
Time: five to six hours
Ascent: 480m
Camp altitude: 4,080m
You resume the trek early in the morning. The trail continues uphill across alpine meadow and stunted vegetation. Along the trail, you will be able to view Mount Jomolhari. You will come across an army outpost on the way, yak herders homes, and will enjoy the view of beautiful snow clad mountain peaks and ridges. The trail passes through the highland villages of Soe, Takethang and Dangochang. Here you will be able to experience the typical lifestyle and culture of highlanders. You will continue till Jangothang, the campsite at the base of the majestic Mount Jhomolhari, the abode of the protective deity Jomo.
Day 6 Rest day at Jangothang
A day will be spent at Jangothang. Short hikes offer the opportunity to see lakes and various other mountain peaks like Mount Jomolhari and Jyichu Drakey. There are also possibilities of sighting blue sheep. There are good short hiking trails in three directions. Jumolhari and it's subsidiary mountain chains lie directly west, Jyichu Drakey to the north and a number of unclimbed peaks to the east.
Day 7 Jangothang/Lingshi
Distance: 18km
Time: six to seven hours
Ascent: 840m ascent
Descent: 870m descent
Camp altitude: 4,010m
After the day's halt, you will resume the trek. The trail from the camp ascends through a steep ridge for about half an hour. After that it is a gradual downhill walk to the Nyilila pass at 4,870m. From here, you will be able to view Mount Jomolhari, Mount Jyichu Drakey and Tsherimgang, all above 7,000m. Along the trail, you may also sight herds of blue sheep grazing on the slopes. The downhill trek will take you to Lingshi basin. Along this trail you will also come across yak, yak herders and their homes. You will also see Lingshi dzong on a clear day. You will halt at the campsite before you reach Lingshi dzong.
Day 8 Lingshi/Chebisa
Distance: 10km
Time: five to six hours
Ascent: 280m
Descent: 410m
Camp altitude: 3,880m
It is going to be an easy day of walking. So relax. Shortly after reaching the Chorten below Lingshi dzong, you have the choice of staying on the main trail or taking the diversion that leads to the Lingshi Dzong(4,220m), which sits right atop a ridge. Lingshi dzong offers a serene view of the valley. As you conitue the trek, you will pass through the villages of Lingshi and Goyul. The campsite at Chebisa at the backdrop of the village and beautiful waterfall, you can get time to visit the village and interact with the communities.
Day 9 Chebisa/Shomuthang
Distance: 17km
Time: six to seven hours
Ascent: 890m
Descent: 540m
Camp altitude: 4,220m
The trail goes through a wide pastureland towards Gobu La pass at 4,410m. After crossing the pass, you will descend to the valley, from where you will again climb a little after which the trail descends to Shakshepasa (3,980m) where a helipad has been built. You will again climb till the campsite at Shomuthang located above a river, a tributary of the Nochu river.
Day 10 Shomuthang/Robluthang
Distance 18km
Time; six to seven hours
Ascent: 700m
Descent: 760m
Camp altitude: 4,160m
You will start early as the going is quite tough along this trail. You will climb up the valley and almost after two hours, you will reach Jhari La at 4,750m. From here, you will be able to see Sinche La, the pass you will have to cross the day after. You will also see Mount Gangchhenta (6,840 m) also known, the Great Tiger Mountain. On a clear day, you will also be able to see Tserimgang and the peak of Mount Jumolhari. You will walk down to Tsheri Jathang. This valley is the summer habitat of Takin and rightly declared as the Takin sanctuary. From here you will climb uphill to reach the campsite at Robluthang.
Day 11 Robluthang/Lmithang
Distance: 19km
Time: six to seven hours
Ascent: 850m
Descent: 870m
Camp altitude: 4,140m
After crossing Sinche La (5,005m) – the highest pass on the route, you will head towards Laya. On the way you will come across Laya women clad in their traditional attire weaving. From here you can catch the view of a glacial lake at the foot of the valley and a terminal moraine. The descent will continue, and after crossing Kango Chhu reach Limithang campsite. From the camp, the peak of Gangchhenta is visible.
Day 12 Lemithang/Laya
Distance 10km,
Time: four to five hours
Ascent: 60m
Descent: 340m
Camp altitude 3,840m
The trail continues to descend, along a narrow river valley and leads to a dense forest. The trail continues on the west side of Laya village from where you can view Gangchhenta and Masagang. The campsite is below the school in Laya.
Day 13 Rest day at Laya
You will take the day off and rest in Laya. You will engage in short hikes, visiting the community school and meeting layaps. The interaction would enrich your understanding and knowledge of these people's lifestyle, culture and traditions.
Day 14 Laya /Rodophu
Distance: 19km
Time: six to eight hours
Ascent: 1,030m
Descent: 750m descent
Camp altitude: 4,160m
From Laya, the trail descends to an army camp and follows the river until the turn off point to Rhoduphu. After lunch, the climb continues through rhododendron bushes till you reach the camp at Roduphu, next to the Rhodu Chhu.
Day 15 Rodophu /Narethang
Distance: 17km
Time: five to six hours
Ascent: 740m ascent
Camp altitude: 4,900m
The trail follows the river for about half an hour after which it climbs up to an open valley at 4,600m and further up to Tsomo La at 4,900m. From here, you can have a spectacular view of Lunana, Mount Jomolhari and Jyichu Drakey, and the Tibetan border on the other side. The trail then crosses a flat, barren plateau at about 5,000m. The campsite at Narethang is towered by the peak of Gangla Karchung (6,395m).
Day 16 Narethang/Tarina
Distance: 18km,
Time:five to six hours
Ascent: 270m
Descent: 1,200m
Camp altitude: 3,970m
From the campsite, the trail climbs up for about an hour to Gangla Karchung La. From this pass at 5,120m, you will have a magnificent view of the Jekangphu Gang (7,100m), Tsenda Kang and Teri Gang (7,300m). The trail then descends along a large moraine, and continues downward through thick rhododendron vegetation to Tarina valley. You camp along the Tang Chhu.
Day 17 Tarina / Woche
Distance: 17km,
Time: six to seven hours
Ascent: 270m
Descent: 330m
Camp altitude: 3,910m
The trail runs through conifer forests on the upper ridges of the Pho Chhu. Along the way, you will come across beautiful waterfalls. The trail ascends over a ridge and then descends to Woche, the first village in the Lunana region.
Day 18 Woche/ Lhedi
Distance: 17km
Time: six to seven hours
Ascent: 980m
Descent: 1,190m
Camp altitude: 3,700m
The trail continues through juniper and fir forests, and further through rhododendron bushes. The route ascends to Keche La pass at 4,650m from where you can have spectacular view of the mountain ranges. The trail then descends to the riverside and through a village from where you can see the table mountain. The trek continues up the riverside till the village Lhedi.
Day 19 Lhedi/Thanza
You will walk few hours to reach Thanza village where you will take the day off.
Day 20 Rest at Thanza
Here you will be able to walk around the village, interact with local people and experience the highland culture.
Day 21 Thanza /Danji
Distance 8km
Time: three to four hours
Ascent: 80m ascent
Camp altitude: 4,230m
The trail climbs up to a large boulder from where you will have excellent view of Thanza, Toencha and Choso village and the mountains. The trail is relatively easier and after few hours of walking through almost flat area, you will reach a meadow with a few yak herders' huts. Near the campsite, there is a trail junction – one route leading to Gangkhar Puensum base camp, and the other to Bumthang or to Sephu in Trongsa.
Day 22 Danji / Tshochena
Distance 12km
Time: five to six hours
Ascent: 980m
Descent: 240m descent
Camp altitude: 4,970m
This trek will follow the route to Sephu. The trail crosses through the creek and after a long climb, reaches Jaze La at 5,150m. After the pass, the trail descends to the campsite near Tshochena lake. Along the way, you will come across several lakes.
Day 23 Tshochena/ Jichu Dramo
Distance 14km
Time: four to five hours
Ascent: 230m
Descent: 150m descent
Camp altitude: 5,050m
The trail go along the banks of the blue green lake before arriving at a ridge at 5,100m from where you can have a spectacular view of the mountain ranges. The trail then ascends and descends over small hills and reaches a glacial lake. After that, the route descends and then again ascends to first Loju La at 5,140m. Finally after crossing a small saddle (5,100m) you will enter a wide glacial valley from where the trail descends gradually to the campsite at Jichu Dramo.
Day 24 Jichu Dramo/Chukarpo
Distance: 18km
Time:five to six hours
Ascent: 320m
Descent: 730m
Camp altitude: 4,600m
The trail ascends through a moraine to the highest pass on the trek, Rinchen Zoe La at 5,320m. From here, you will have a panoramic view of Gangkhar Puensum. The route then descends into a wide valley with several lakes and further down along a moraine to the Thamphe Chhu. From here, you will be able to see trees. After a few hours of walk, you will reach the campsite at Chukarpo.
Day 25: Chukarpo/Thampe Tsho
Distance 18km
Time: five to six hours
Ascent: 400m
Descent: 700m
Camp altitude: 4,300m
The route descends along the river till you reach the yak herder huts at Gala Pang Chhu at 4010m. From here the trail climbs steeply towards Thampe Tsho.
Day 26: Thampe Tsho/ Maurothang
Distance: 14km
Time: five hours
Ascent: 330m
Descent: 1020m
Camp altitude: 3,610m
The route ascends steeply to the last pass on the trek, the Thampe La at 4,600m. Along the way, you may sight herds of blue sheep. After the pass,the trail descends to the sacred lake Om Tso. After passing a waterfall you will reach another, smaller lake 100m below. After that, you will descend steeply to the Nikka Chhu. The trail leads through mixed forest to large clearing on the banks of the river with a few yak herder huts, Maurothang.
Day 27: Maurothang/Sephu/Wangdue
Distance: 18km
Time: five to six hours
Descent: 990m descent
This the last stage of your trekking. The trail follows the Nikka Chhu and finally reaches the village of Sephu and to the road point at the Nikka Chhu bridge.
Day 28: Sephu/Thimphu
Early in the morning, you will be driven to Thimphu. On the way, you will visit the Wangduephodrang Dzong.
Day 29: Rest day in Thimphu
You may like to take rest after the tiring trekking. However, depending on your choice, you can visit certain historical monuments in Thimphu. You may also take a tour of the city and do some shopping.
Day 30: Exit
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The discharge will be odorless. Other signs are burning, redness, and irritation of the vaginal area. Severe yeast infections could cause swelling of the labia (lips) outside of the vagina.
Treating a vaginal yeast infection can relieve symptoms within a few days.
- In many cases, you can safely treat a vaginal yeast infection with an over-the-counter medication.
How Long Does It Take To Get Rid Of An Infection From Yeast?
Prescription azole treatment typically lasts between 7 and 14 days. The yeast infection should get rid of within this time around frame. [1]
Will A Yeast Infection Go Away On Its Own If Still Left Untreated?
Fortunately, most yeast-based infections are not serious. Left untreated, yeast-based infections will usually go away independently, but the severe itching can be hard to tolerate for a few. [2]
Just How Long Can An Infection From Yeast Previous If Not Treated?
But moderate to severe infections might take one or two weeks to clear. Over-the-counter (OTC) treatments and home cures tend to be effective for minor infections, but they aren't as powerful as prescription options. If you have a severe yeast infection, you may experience the symptoms longer if you are using a milder treatment.
Can A Yeast Infection Go Away Untreated?
A mild vaginal yeast infection may disappear completely without treatment. When you have mild symptoms, you might wait to see if that happens. If you're not pregnant and you understand that your symptoms are caused by a yeast infection, you can treat it yourself with an over-the-counter antifungal medicine.
Can Candidiasis Go Away On Its Own?
A mild candidiasis may disappear completely alone, but this is unusual. It is always a good idea to treat a yeast infection, even if it is mild. If yeast-based infections aren't treated properly, they are more likely to return.
Treatments for yeast infections soothe the influenced area and target the overgrown Candida fungus. This two times action reduces the itching and getting rid of and restores a healthy balance of candida and bacteria.
How Can I Be Rid Of A Yeast Infection At Home?
For yeast-based infections, purported natural therapies include:Yogurt and probiotics.Boric acid.Garlic.Tea tree oil.Douching (especially with vinegar)
How Long Can It Take To Solve A Yeast Infection?
Without treatment, an infection from yeast is going away within 3-7 days. Your symptoms will be relatively mild and will gradually improve. [3]
Do Yeast-based Infections Smell?
Trichomoniasis – a sexually transmitted infection – can also lead to vaginal odor. Chlamydia and gonorrhea infections usually don't cause vaginal odors. Neither do yeast infections. Generally, if you have vaginal odor without other vaginal symptoms, it's unlikely that your vaginal odor is abnormal.
What Is A Bad Candidiasis?
You might have severe symptoms, such as intensive redness, itching and swelling that contributes to tears or cracks (fissures) or sores. You might have four or more yeast infections in a yr. Your infections is the effect of a kind of candida apart from Candida albicans. [4]
What Is A Yeast Infection Pictures?
Most vaginal yeast-based infections are brought about by the organism Candidiasis. Yeast infections are incredibly common and influence up to 75% of women sooner or later in their life time. The main warning sign of a genital yeast infection is scratching, but burning, discharge, and pain with urination or intercourse can also occur.


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But many are becoming so cushy that they are a laughing stock as well, with convicts allowed luxuries many law-abiding folk struggle to afford.
In one, lags even moaned their human rights had been breached because they could only watch one paid-for sports channel on their TVs.
Now officials are introducing a new set of guidelines for governors and discipline panels, which only deepen fears that jails are becoming more like Center Parcs than places of punishment.
The Sun on Sunday today reveals that, under the advice, cons who get drunk will escape penalties if they are "merely exuberant" rather than running riot.
Those who abscond from jail will also be shown leniency if they say they did not mean to or forgot they were due back from temporary leave.
Progressive officials may hope that prisoners will behave better if they are given more freedom.
But mollycoddling is just as likely to undermine discipline and encourage drugs and violence, further demoralising hard-pressed prison officers.
Even more worryingly, it sends out a dangerous message to would-be criminals — that far from being a deterrent, a prison sentence is a risk worth taking.
These guidelines must be binned.
Cash alone can't fix NHS
THERESA May will today begin unveiling ambitious proposals for a £20billion revamp of the NHS.
Nobody could deny that the plans for more doctors and nurses plus a reboot of care across the board are needed.
But Mrs May must remember that her Labour predecessor Gordon Brown threw billions at the health service, only for it to have little impact because the funding was never linked to proper reform.
To be really effective, her pledge to control waste must carry real force.
Paramedic paranoia
WHIPPED-up fears of Brexit triggering widespread disruption are a national obsession.
While the Government and businesses are right to prepare for every eventuality, it is baffling why an NHS ambulance trust needs to get in on the act.
Yet the crisis-hit South East Coast Ambulance Service is forking out thousands to recruit a Brexit bureaucrat.
Given it has terrible response times and a multi-million-pound deficit, this seems a waste of its money.
Perhaps it should admit itself to A&E.
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Common Mistakes Made when Renting Office Space
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There are a number of common mistakes made by businesses when they are selecting new office spaces. From new start ups to well existing corporations the mistakes made always seem to be the same ones. If you're considering renting office space for your business, it's important that you study the rental process so that when you're ready for that new office space you have the basic understanding of how it works. These mistakes can cost you and your business a lot of money if you're not careful, so make sure you are watching out for them as you begin the rental process. Many of these mistakes are common sense and with a little planning are largely avoidable.
Mistake #1: Not giving yourself enough time
Give yourself enough time to plan the relocation or the opening of your new business. Not giving yourself time to shop around for spaces can result in unnecessary expense. The longer you wait to execute your plan to rent a space, the fewer options you are likely to have in terms of potential premises and this can then result in a loss of negotiating power. Like anything else in life, preparation always pays off in the end, and in this case, it can end up saving you thousands of dollars.
Mistake #2: Not Planning for an Exit Strategy or the Future
What happens if you have to leave the space before the end of the lease term? The rate that you negotiated for 3 years might not seem so great if you have to downsize. Negotiating a shorter term lease might have made the rent more expensive in the short run, but limited your downside expense in the longer term. Clauses that allow for subleasing can alleviate risk. What about if your business out grows the space? Can the landlord accommodate your need for additional space without you having to break the lease? This is something really important you need to ask before signing that lease.
Mistake #3: Picking the Wrong Location
What may seem like the right location might in fact not be. The choice of the location depends on your business. Is the geographical location ideal for the staff and the business? I have heard business colleagues comment on the fact that their offices are in the wrong place. Ensure that this mistake isn't made with some thorough research into how the location will impact both the staff and the daily running of the business. Check transport, local traffic spots, the reputation of an area and so on. It's better to be armed with all the relevant information before committing.
Mistake #4: Misunderstanding Insurance
Anyone renting office space will need to carry renter's insurance that will cover their inventory, equipments, files, machines, computers and whatever else is stored in the office space. Make sure that the your Renter's insurance policy works together with the lease you're signing otherwise you might not even be fully covered. Some office rental leases will cover certain types of damage, such as those caused by the building itself being in disrepair; others cover absolutely nothing and leave all insurance costs up to the renter. This means that before you buy a renter's insurance policy, you've got to examine your lease paperwork and see what coverage, if any, is offered – and whether you think it's good enough.
Choosing office space is a crucial decision that can make or break a business so make sure you take your time, get the right advice and shop around to get the best deal possible.
The Idea of a Virtual Office
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A Virtual Office a Good Idea
For many new small business owners, a home office makes the most sense. Being able to work from home is an appealing concept for women today. The cost of starting a business is relatively low and women can feel more fulfilled knowing all the hours they put into work are to build their own business instead of someone else's.More than 60 per cent of people who start a business are now doing so from home. From fashion design, IT and catering through pet care and arts/crafts to accountancy and legal services – you name it – it's being run as a business from someone's home. Most cities and towns will allow you to run a business out of your home as long as you meet certain criteria. A major benefit of using your home as your business location is that you won't waste any time commuting and you won't incur additional costs to rent an office space. The IRS also offers significant tax deductions for a home office used for your business.
But there is also drawbacks to working out of home. A major drawback of working from home is that you can never truly leave work. Also, many types of businesses aren't suited to a home location. The advantages of moving out of your home office boil down to increased professionalism, more space to work and unlimited growth potential. Of course, with any advantage come a few disadvantages, but nothing that can't be overcome. For some people, the chance to move into commercial premises provides a more professional outlook, greater scope for expansion and the room to accommodate permanent staff.
For some businesses, such as lawyers, accountants, insurance brokers, & classes, most clients either want, or need, to come in for face-to-face appointments. Other businesses, such as advertising firms, may be able to service their clients while hardly ever meeting them in the flesh. Before you move out your home office, read on to learn about the pros, cons, and factors to consider when moving to a retail space. There will be lifestyle and financial changes to your business if you choose to do so. You probably considered these factors when you decided to start a home-based business, but you will have to consider them again. If you can afford the move and want to expand your business to a larger clientele and higher production rates, then moving to a commercial location will definitely accomplish that goal.
Office Space On Your Terms
Office Space On Your Terms
Before signing on a lease, it's always important to know what you're getting yourself into. By carefully reading the lease entirely can help straighten out any probable problems before they happen. For first-time renters, signing on the dotted line is often thought of as just part of the rental process. The excitement that comes with a new office space sometimes surpasses the responsibilities that go with renting an office. Before signing that lease, it is important to read the fine print and be aware of what your landlord expects of you, as well as what you can expect of your landlord. Make sure you review the lease carefully for requirements relating to often overlooked polices such as guests, parking, pets, and painting. Here are some other things you might want to be aware of before moving in:
– As soon as you sign, you're stuck…….at least until the term of the lease ends. Many people think that just because you're not buying the space, you can bail out if things don't go right for the business. But that's wrong, a lease is a contract, a legal commitment. So take a second look and inspect the place, know what you getting yourself into before you move in and realize you actually need more space or that the building is not so safe at night.
– Second thing to consider is know exactly what is the tenants responsibilities. Before signing the lease, make sure you have actually inspected the unit you will be moving into. Make sure there are no damaged areas or safety hazards. Inspect all window and door locks to make sure they are in working order. If anything needs to be fixed, make sure it is taken care of before you move in, or have it added to the lease (in writing). Make sure any pre-existing damage the landlord isn't going to fix, for example, stained carpets, broken blinds, or stained walls, are written into your lease agreement as "pre-existing". If these damages go undocumented you can end up losing your security deposit or even charged for those damages when you move out.
– Security Deposits is another major thing to educate yourself on. Many landlords and rental agencies will charge what is called a security deposit. This deposit is usually equal to one or two month's rent and is refundable if certain conditions are met upon moving out of the rented space. The purpose of the deposit is to ensure that rent is paid on time, and to cover unusual repairs that may be needed when a renter moves out due to damage caused by the renter. So be careful and document any and all repairs requested from the landlord as well as any repairs done by you.
– More importantly, what are the terms of the lease? If you expand rapidly, is there a provision for breaking the lease at minimal expense? If you later downsize, will the lease allow you to sublet the extra space you don't need? Before signing any agreements, check out the landlord, too. Discuss the terms before requesting a lease and make sure the landlord spells out each party's obligation prior to signing the lease agreement. Leases are written by the developer and/or their lawyers so most are tilted slightly in their favor. If some things seem unfair do not hesitate to have a lawyer review or ask for clarification from the landlord.
– The last and most important fact is that there's too much space around for the number of active businesses. For the first time in many years, tenants are in demand. For every business that closes, another space comes onto the market. So now as a tenant its your chance to negotiate better terms for your lease. Ask for a shorter term. Don't get tied up in a long term lease, that down the line if your business doesn't pick up you will still be responsible for the remaining months. You'll also want to factor in and negotiate rent increases over the term and renewal options so that you are not unexpectedly hit with a rent increase without warning from your landlord – something that can quickly compromise you cash flow and margins.
Finding the Perfect Office Space at the Perfect Price
Finding the Perfect Office Space at the Perfect Price
Finding the perfect office, in the perfect location, and at the perfect price can be time consuming and can also have a huge impact on your business. It is an exciting time in the growth of any business whether it is a new start-up or an expanding company looking for improved premises. Fortunately, with the large quantity of offices available on the market, combined with the multitude of fantastic resources that allow for easy searching, 'finding any office space' can now be transformed into "finding the perfect office space".
The office you choose will be one thing you will need to consider but what kind of businesses that surrounds that office is what really is important. However, location is important even if you are not looking to pick up passing clients because we all want to give off the right impression to our clients and visitors. Whether a business wants to enjoy a remote location or be in the heart of a vibrant city, location is of great importance.
First impressions are made in the first ten seconds of meeting someone. This is also true when it comes to walking into a building. Business premises need to always look professional, clean and organized otherwise clients might get the wrong idea if things appear to be disorderly and untidy.
Instead of jumping in feet first and taking the first available office space, businesses should to take their time as the right location can make or break a business. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and emotional when trying to figure out where you are going to spend all of your time and a lot of your money. When you know what you want, it's too easy to jump over important steps in the search process and land yourself with a space that looked great at first, but fails to meet your needs.
After you have found the perfect office you will need the perfect price to go with it. Many tenants fall into the trap of believing that since they have signed a long term lease they are locked in. Let me tell you if you haven't already heard, everything is negotiable, especially in this market we are experiencing now. Landlords are desperate for tenants and they'll do anything to keep from losing an existing one.
The key to negotiating a better lease is to find other office space for lease. . You have to know what other options are available to you and what the rates, sizes, amenities, access and availability are for comparison before negotiating.
Look at the cost of the lease, and determine whether it is a total cost for the property or if it is on a per-square-foot basis. If the cost is per square foot, inspect the property to see if it has space you can't use, and ask that the landlord removed it from the cost calculation. Check for any clause concerning rent escalation over the course of the lease. Ask that landlord add an escalation clause to prevent unexpected increases.


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Online Application Form
Online application is open from 2 September 2019; the application fee is HK$300. You can access the application form at https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/admissions/admissions/how-to-apply (Go to Step 3: Submit an Online Application > Select "Faculty of Arts" > Select "MA (Master of Arts) in Chinese Studies". In your application, please indicate your planned stream of study (Chinese Arts and Culture or Issues in Contemporary China) at "field of study".
Supporting Documents
In addition to a completed application form and the application fee, all required supporting documents in hardcopies must be received by the deadline.
Applications should reach the Programme Office by 17:00 Hong Kong time on the application deadline date, and should include all required supporting documents. Applications submitted beyond the below-mentioned deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis until spaces are filled.
Application deadlines apply to the MA Class of 2021 (entering Fall 2020):
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First Steps
This is the 1st Step in developing a new Competition Law blog primarily to support my teaching at Lancaster University Law School and the users of my Textbook, Competition Law and Policy in the EU and UK, published by Routledge and about to go into its 5th ed.
I'll be using the blog to discuss developments in competition law that I haven't talked about in class or impact on the issues discussed in the book.
Initially I'll be developing content during a 'soft launch' phase, but I'll begin publicising what is being published on Twitter, via @AngusMacCulloch, and encouraging anyone interested in Guest Posting.
Let's see how this goes …


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I'm entering a new phase here - leaving the more-or-less linear pattern I was following, and reverting to my previous habit of floundering around in chunks of story which have no apparent destination in the actual book. I mean, of course they go somewhere. Hehe. I think.
Writing style - not voice, but strategy - is something that seems to happen TO me, rather than being a tool I use to get the job done. Sometimes I feel like I'm just here for the ride, just listening, just getting it onto the paper. This week has been like that. And since the characters are fighting for air-time, I'll take it! The trick will be to take control again when they stop. One ought not to be a victim of the craft, after all.
So for now I'll take it on faith that all shall be revealed to me in good time, and happily fling nonsense on the page until then. At least it's fun.
My January goal was (cough) not met.
In February, I will aim at 8K again, and try to get to the keyboard every day, even if it's only to write fifteen lousy words.


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High school students at Hoboken Charter School presented Mayor Dawn Zimmer and the City of Hoboken with tapestries Monday commemorating the impact of Hurricane Sandy.
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CIRCA Professional Development Intensive 2018
CIRCA Professional Development Intensive
Friday, September 7, 1:00 – 3:30 PM
PAHB 102 Theater Rehearsal Space
The CIRCA Professional Development Intensive convenes arts leaders from Maryland and leading UMBC faculty to share research, missions, and ideas. The program is built around lightning round presentations of 15 minutes and break-out sessions that encourage dialog, mixing and community building. Our presenters maintain regional, national and international careers in a range of disciplines — curatorial practices, arts administration, theater, music, augmented reality, virtual reality, dance, cinema and visual arts.
Arts leaders, faculty, students, alumni and visitors are invited to enjoy this opportunity to mix it up in the state-of-the-art Performing Arts and Humanities Building at UMBC. Presenters and attendees are not bound to the entire program, and may come and go as needed. The tone will be collegial and informal, as is the mode with all CIRCA programming.
The CIRCA Professional Development Intensive affords everyone an opportunity to hear about and discuss some of the exciting art and cultural work going on in the Baltimore metropolitan area. You are warmly welcomed to this event, which is free. Light fare and beverages will be available.
|Schedule –
|Introductions: Tim Nohe, Dr. Scott Casper, Dean CAHSS
|Ian Tresselt, Deputy Director, Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
|1:15 – 1:30
|Lisa Moren
|1:30 – 1:45
|Jeannie Howe, GBCA
|1:45 – 2:00
|Break out and mingling
|2:00 – 2:15
|Nancy Proctor, Peale Center
|2:15 – 2:30
|Susan McCully
|2:30 – 2:45
|Kibibi Ajanku, Sankofa Dance Theater
|2:45 – 3:00
|Lisa Cella
|3:00 – 3:15
|Melissa Webb, BOPA
|3:15 – 3:30
|Conversation, networking, Nonuments AR experience, PAHB tour
|3:30 – 4:00
Ian Tresselt, Deputy Director, Programs at Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, former Managing Director of Everyman Theater, with over ten years of high-visibility leadership roles with specialized skills in producing, fundraising and stewardship, board development, negotiation, and strategic and operational planning and execution. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation manages 16 distinct programs offering support for performing arts presenting, artist fellowships, filmmaking and touring, the traditional arts, and international cultural engagement. In addition to serving the nine states and jurisdictions that make up the mid-Atlantic region, Foundation programs reach throughout the United States and the world. He earned a MBA/MA degree from Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and the Maryland Institute College of Art
Lisa Moren is a multi-disciplinary artist who works with emerging media, public space and works-on-paper. She created one of the first virtual reality projects "Practically Tender" in 1991 at the Banff Centre for Art. Since 2001, through her artwork, she has worked with communities to document under-represented memories from Berlin and cities in Central and Eastern Europe that were archived as interactive installations. Her most recent collaboration is a public art project in augmented reality that replaces a utopian-style fountain in Baltimore City's Inner Harbor and Free Speech zone that was demolished, entitled "NONUMENT01::The McKeldin Fountain."
Jeannie L. Howe is the Executive Director of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (GBCA), a regional, membership organization that was organized by artists and cultural organizations to unify, nurture and promote the cultural sector in Baltimore and its five surrounding counties. Under her leadership, since January 2012 GBCA has transformed and expanded its services to the cultural community, including: new professional development initiatives for artists and emerging arts management leaders of color; re-launched audience development strategies; supported artists with awards and grants; and advocated for the health, visibility, and financial strength of the sector. Prior to joining GBCA, Howe was founder and president of BayCliff Associates, and provided management and fundraising consultation for nonprofit clients, including Everyman Theatre. Her career has included leadership positions with a range of nonprofit organizations including the Alley Theatre, Baltimore Reads, and The Marrow Foundation.
Dr. Nancy Proctor is the Director of The Peale Center for Baltimore History and Architecture. Previously Nancy was Deputy Director of Digital Experience and Communications at the Baltimore Museum of Art (2014-2016), Head of Mobile Strategy and Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution (2010-2014), and Head of New Media Initiatives at the Smithsonian's American Art Museum (2008-2010). With a PhD in American art history and a background in filmmaking, curation and art criticism, Nancy lectures and publishes widely on technology and innovation in museums, in French and Italian as well as English. Nancy Proctor created her first online exhibition in 1995 and went on to publish the New Art CD-ROM and website of contemporary art in the UK in 1996. She co-founded TheGalleryChannel.com in 1998.
Susan McCully is a scholar of feminist theatre and a dramaturg, as well as a playwright and performer. Susan is the artistic director of the Grrlparts festival at UMBC. She has performed her one-woman show "Cyber Becomes Electra," at colleges and universities across the country, University of Toronto, University of Exeter and the Kolibri Pince in Budapest. In 2004, she opened the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival with her show, "Inexcusable Fantasies" which she has performed at a number of festivals including Prague Fringe Festival and the New York Fringe Fesitval in 2013. Her play, "Still the One" was performed at Manhattan Theatre Source and has been published by Hawarth Press (2004). She is a specialist in cross-gender casting and gender performance; she also teaches courses in queer performance and feminist representation for the Gender and Women's Studies Program.
Kibibi Ajanku is an accomplished dancer, griot, choreographer and percussionist. She is in love with art. Her passion embodies the traditions of African movement… and music… and folklore. She brings a soft, flowing nuance to the pulsating tribal movement and rhythms of Africa through her dance and is lauded for her approach to traditional Senegalese movement. She celebrates the beauty of women and the Diaspora of African music through song and percussion as the originator of the Ebe Yiye Shekere Ensemble and the Sankofa Women's Drum Ensemble. Ms. Ajanku also serves as Equity and Inclusion Manager of the Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance. She attended Morgan State University and received her MFA in Curatorial Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art.
Lisa Cella is a champion of contemporary musicand has performed throughout the United States and abroad. She is Artistic Director of San Diego New Music and a founding member of its resident ensemble NOISE. With NOISE she has performed the works of young composers all around the world. Lisa is co-artistic director of NOISE's annual festival of modern music entitled soundON. Lisa co-founded the flute collective inHALE, a group dedicated to developing challenging and experimental repertoire for two and three flutes. As a soloist, she has performed both nationally and internationally and is a faculty member of the Soundscape Festival of Contemporary Music in Maccagno, Italy and Nief Norf based in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is an associate professor of music at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a founding member of its faculty contemporary music ensemble, Ruckus.
Melissa Webb is a fiber artist working in the areas of site-specific installation, large-scale participatory environments, and performance. She is a three-time Janet and Walter Sondheim Prize semi-finalist and the recipient of a Robert Rauschenberg Artistic Innovation and Collaboration Grant. Her work has been featured at venues such as sindikit projects, Vis-Arts Rockville, School 33 Art Center, The Maryland Institute, College of Art, The Creative Alliance, The Baltimore Museum of Art, The Baltimore Theatre Project, and at art festivals such as Transmodern, The Philadelphia Fringe, and Baltimore's Artscape. She currently serves as Exhibitions Manager of School 33 Art Center and manages major projects for BOPA festivals.


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Addams Family Values is a 1993 family fantasy comedy by director Barry Sonnenfeld and starring Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Joan Cusack, Christina Ricci, Carol Kane, Jimmy Workman, and Carol Struycken in this darkly humorous sequel to the laugh out loud original 1991 film, The Addams Family. The gruesome, Gothic Addams family is back - creepy parental love scenes, disturbing sibling rivalry moments, and just plain strange mannerisms, and all - in Addams Family Values. This time, Morticia Addams (Anjelica Huston) has just given birth to the newest member of the Addams family: Pubert Addams (Kaitlyn Hooper). But despite the grim nursery they have planned for the child, Pubert is positively rosy! With rosy red cheeks, a tinkling laugh, and all the cheery sweetness that does NOT belong in the Addams family dynamic, Pubert has the power to turn this unshockable family upside down. They cannot allow Pubert to tear the family apart, so they plan how to make things right again. Their plan involves hiring a nanny, which, at first, turns out to be quite challenging. But when the blond Debbie Jellinsky (Joan Cusack) shows up and seems to fit the bill for the job perfectly, the Addams family parents are glad. Guess who is even happier? The wealthy, but lonely, Uncle Fester Addams (Christopher Lloyd), immediately takes a liking to the feisty Debbie and takes her home with him, to spoil her and make her his wife. What he does not know, however, is that landing him has been her plan all along. Debbie is a wanted serial killer with a long string of wealthy pursuers filling her skeleton-packed closet. Will Uncle Fester be the next? Has the Addams family finally found their match in Debbie and their undoing in Pubert? Addams Family Values opened to great critical acclaim, earning nominations for a 1994 Oscar, six 1994 Saturn Awards, a 1994 BAFTA Film Award, a 1994 Golden Globe, and a 1994 Hugo Award, in addition to winning a 1994 Saturn Award, a 1994 ALFS Award, and a 1994 Razzie Award.moreless
Christopher Lloyd
Uncle Fester Addams
Carol Kane
Anjelica Huston
Morticia Addams
Christina Ricci
Wednesday Addams
Joan Cusack
Debbie Jellinsky
Domestically, Addams Family Values was the 28th most successful movie of 1993.
Addams Family Values took a domestic gross of $48,919,043.
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This is the continuation of the second part.
I actually didn't lose my shit in the last reply. I was just fed up with Darth Apeshit trying to be emo and stuff, which in my opinion, was bordering the gay territory and being a drag. So I said what had to be said.
Anyway, I didn't see any mail from him for the next 1 day, which I thought he probably had sulked enough or committed suicide. But he was very much alive. Check out his reply and the correspondence that followed after the jump…
from: Darth Apeshit
to: Michael Ooi
date: Fri, Jan 25, 2008 at 6:12 PM
subject: Re: What "friends" are for?
Its you the one don't understand. There are things we look back and there are things we leave behind.
You still think the purpose of this email is to get you boycott from the rest. It is not in the agenda.
Its you that slander me, so don't try to make me look bad instead.
Please don't even pretend you know me and don't feel sorry cos' I never need it.
He probably didn't know what 'slander' means…
Anyway, it wasn't an apology that he wanted. So, what did he want then? No freaking idea. It's ominously suggesting that he wanted something kinky, but I tried not to think too much about it. My reply:
from: Michael Ooi
to: Darth Apeshit
date: Fri, Jan 25, 2008
subject: Re: What "friends" are for?
Whatever you say man. I hope you're done pissing yourself off by the time you come back to Penang. Just call us when you're back. There's nothing beer can't fix.
I thought that was it, you know, I finally manage to get him to cool down and move on. But he replied again.
from: Darth Apeshit
to: Michael Ooi
date: Fri, Jan 25, 2008
subject: Re: What "friends" are for?
We could have a drink anytime but I can still buy it. Please get "facts" right, I'm not pissing myself.
Look at yourself when you pissing yourself.
So he said he 'wasn't pissed'… right. So, either he must have missed my point completely, or I must have sent the wrong message. I guessed the former. But I decided to put a lighter tone to my reply, just so that we could end the thing soon… but not without some thinly veiled sarcasm…
from: Michael Ooi
to: Darth Apeshit
date: Fri, Jan 25, 2008
subject: Re: What "friends" are for?
Errrr, Darth, "pissing yourself" here means, getting angry ler. It's a slang.
I'm definitely not the one "pissing myself" as per your claim because you're the one who's having concern here. hahaha huahahuah
Anyway, I'm glad you don't harbor any hard feelings for everything. It takes a real man to do that… and I deserve to finish half a glass of beer for that.
On the other hand, I'll also take this as a lesson learned – I'll definitely ask for your permission the next time I intend to write about stupid things you did as a kid. (kidding).
Of course, that wasn't the end of it yet. After this, he'd attempt to bend the facts… you know, disputing about the veracity of the articles I have written about him… which was funny, because I could remember them all clearly…
the best part has yet to come… to be continued.


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Sometimes I think we forget how our daily actions affect our children.
We know about it, we discuss it, but often times, we naturally forget about what we do and say throughout the day until our children mirror our behaviours. It is then we realize how every small detail is ingrained in their little brains.
Children are truly at a stage in their lives where they have been created to retain every information their minds can consume. This is to form their identity as future adults and sometimes I wish I would tread this path carefully, you know, to be ever aware of what I do or say, or sometimes what I don't say or do.
Children are sensitive to everything around them because they are open-minded.
Whereas adults we turn away or disregard information that does not pertain to our own interests, the child's brain sucks in everything in its path without filtering any information.
It is amazing and scary all at the same time.
I think if we do the best we can and be aware of our actions, we will be blessed with little surprises from our children.
Here is a piece I composed reflecting how joyful I was to receive a gift from my daughter. Hope you enjoy it as well.
What are some "little surprises" your children have given you? Or seen from other people that have children?
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The Little Moon's Reflection
Written by Mariam Al-Kalby
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Maimuna stood there quietly memorizing me as I pinned my hijab beneath my chin and wrapped a piece of the blue material around my neck and tied it into a knot on the side. She left the room while I gathered diapers and sweaters to put in the diaper bag; we were getting ready to go visit a friend that evening.
She came back with a bright pink Turkish hijab with polka dots scattered all over and lifted it to my face and said in a slow voice, "Heedaab." I stood there stunned and realized she was saying hijab for the first time. And she wanted to wear one right before we left. I had just fixed her hair into a little ponytail on top of her head and looked at the hijab dangling from her hands and thought, uh, this hijab doesn't even match her dress.
Then I stopped my irrelevant thoughts and realized how silly I was being. I should have been proud and excited that my two and a half year old daughter wanted to go out and wear hijab…hello! No one was even forcing or persuading her, she was doing it all on her own…how could I say no to that! She would randomly wear the hijab in the house or wear her outfit for prayer and join me sometimes but she never actually initiated wanting to wear one when we went out.
I exclaimed, "Hijab! Come here and let me wrap it for you." As I fixed the hijab onto her round head, trying to push back the stubborn locks of curls peeking out of the material, I felt the pride and happiness rising into Maimuna's face. Her cheeks were rosier, her brown eyes sparkled, and I knew exactly what she was feeling at that moment: complete warmth and satisfaction.
It was the feeling you get when someone compliments you on your smile; it was the tingling when you knew you were going to your best friend's house, and it was that "butterflies fluttering" inside your stomach feeling when you were with the people you loved. It was that maternal stroke when your mother swept her hand across your head as she put you to sleep. This was what Maimuna was feeling. Interestingly enough, I was feeling the same way.
As I was tying her hijab, she stood there patiently and calmly, unusual since I am more acquainted with her much more wilder and untamed side when it came time to go out. To change Maimuna's clothes or to get her to put on her shoes, I would have to go through all types of hurdles just to grab her and get her to follow directions-jumping on couches, racing through curtains, knocking over dining chairs, rolling through mountains of pillows, and springing atop beds.
But there was a sense of serenity and maturity emanating from Maimuna that seemed so magical while I was donning on the hijab for her. Usually I tie the hijab pieces behind her head but instead wrapped it around her neck and tied it at the side. Just like mine. Maimuna noticed this specific action and squealed in delight because she knew I was taking her seriously. I was not just carelessly tying the hijab for her but she knew I was taking the time to fix and adjust the hijab as if I were wearing it. She appreciated this because she looked at me with pride and happiness that glowed from her little moon face.
When I finished adorning her attire, she turned around and looked at the full-length mirror before her. She smoothed her dress down and lifted her small hands and caressed the hijab. Maimuna turned to the side and looked at her reflection. Then a slow, proud smile radiated her face.


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