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KALEID Gallery presents the featured exhibition:
Space to Grow new works by Michael Borja.
A visual connection into a colorful corner of space, growing with wild plants, curious tigers, floating fishes, and animal portals.
Opening Reception Friday, October 5th 7–11pm
part of the South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk
Live music by J-Squared + Case in Theory
Exhibit on view through October 26, 2012
88 South Fourth Street (@ San Fernando)
San Jose, CA
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, noon -7pm, free admission


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5 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before I Launched My Start-Up.
After 20 years of running Bean Creative, I was excited to spill the beans (tee hee!) in a Huffington Post interview on how to build a business and keep your sanity intact 🙂
When Layla Masri accidentally founded her digital agency, Bean Creative, in 1997, she was armed with an enormous first generation cell phone and a modem. Twenty years later, she's working with A listers in the entertainment, education, corporate, and non-profit worlds building Webby-award winning websites, apps, games and interactives.
Read on for my advice, as well as some hilarious back stories on how we landed "Weird" Al Yankovic as a client and why getting laid off was the best thing that ever happened to me…
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Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Heavenly Fleet, Heavenly Cargo by Robert Ricciardelli
The truth and light of God cannot be hidden. When it permeates a vessel, the vessel cannot damper it. The vessel is fueled by it, guided by it, and shines brilliantly for it. These vessels for good on earth will not be detoured while being propelled as agents of love, light, and goodwill to all. This heavenly loaded fleet continues to emerge and converge, delivering the precious cargo of heaven to the earth.
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Bathtub do it yourself installation is a complex DIY project, but with some guidance it needed be impossible. Provided you have a fair understanding of the plumbing process, and a good idea of DIY in general, you should find the installation process relatively straightforward. In this article we will look at some tips and hints to help you when installing your bathtub.
The first thing you need before you can begin your bathtub do it yourself installation, you should take care to select the right bathroom suite for you. Bathroom suites come in all different designs and styles, and it is important to try and secure on that you like, and that is within your budget. Make sure you are happy with your suite and the colour scheme, and try to visualise what the end result will look like.
There is no point in taking a gung-ho approach if you're going to have to replace it three months down the line because you've gone off the colour. Most importantly you will need your bath. It is important you know the dimensions of your room, and work with a plan at all times to ensure everything will fit in correctly and to avoid problems.
Choose a suitable shape for your bath that corresponds with your bathroom. Also, make sure you can get the bath in the front door! There can be nothing worse than buying a bathtub and not being able to get it in the house. For the installation, you will need a range of equipment associated with plumbing, and you will probably need some idea of how household plumbing and piping works.
Start off by removing any existing bathtub that may be in place. This can be a good opportunity to get an idea of the plumbing, and so you should take great care and pay attention whilst you disconnect the pipes . Although it might sound obvious, make sure you turn off the water supply before you begin plumbing work.
Fit the new bathtub within its space, and connect up the existing pipe work. Finally, put the bath panel on to cover the piping, and that should be the job complete. You might also want to seal the edges of the bath after your bathtub do it yourself installation. This isn't necessarily a problem either.
Simply fill the bath with water and then seal with a regular sealant. Filling the bath with water will ensure that the sealant doesn't crack under pressure, and means that the sealant will be more effective for longer.
Bathtub do it yourself installation can be a particularly rewarding task, and is equally necessary from time to time. As long as you take the necessary care and precautions, you may not need to employ a specialist, which can cost a small fortune. If you are at all in any doubt about the plumbing aspect, you should perhaps consult specialist material on the matter.
There are plenty of DIY books, for example, which have helpful diagrams and instructions to make sure you know everything that is required. Don't struggle with the plumbing work, and if you're not confident you know what you're doing, it is a good idea to seek professional help to avoid water damage to your bathroom, or damp within your structure.


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Huatulco Travel Tips
Lunch Like the Locals at Café Vienna
Austria in Mexico? Sounds a little funny right? Well if you're craving a taste of Europe in Mexico, Cafe Viena has you covered.
Cafe Vienna is a local hotspot that in-the-know visitors and locals love. The owners, Helmut and Manfred traveled all the way from Salzburg to share their expertise with hungry patrons. Having gained a lot of attention for having great food at the cheapest prices, Cafe Vienna is a must when visiting Huatulco. If you're a little unsure of what to order, check out Manfred's wiener schnitzel, beef stroganoff or goulash. You'll thank us later!
Where's the Beef? It's at Finca De Vaqueros!
What's a vaquero? Well, it's a cowboy. A Spanish cowboy. If you've been looking for an excuse to break out your boots and spurs, now's the time to mosey on over to this fine Huatulco restaurant.
With a collection of trail-inspired beef, Finca De Vaqueros offers the best cuts of steak, chicken and barbeque for not a lot of cash. Finca De Vaqueros opens mid-day and remains open until around 10 pm. However, if you're still munching, the restaurant will stay open until you're ready to ride into the sunset.
Snatch a Sailfish
What's a sailfish you ask? Well, it's a unique type of fish that only lives in warm oceans and has a pretty radical dorsal fin. Yeah, that dorsal fin!
If you ever wanted to have one of these impressive creatures hanging above your fireplace, then head down to Huatulco for the Torneo de Pez Vela Huatulco. This annual festival is the city's professional sailfish catching tournament. So grab your favorite rod and reel and get ready to catch a big one!
Get Your Taco-Fix at El Padrino
After a night on the town, the only real quick-fix for red eyes are the delicious tacos at this famous Huatulco establishment.
Located on the second floor above the Coco Solo Boutique in the main plaza at La Crucesita, El Padrino serves some of the best authentic street-style tacos this side of the border.
Be sure to sample a good variety of their tacos especially the souce of chicharron, chicharron prensado, chile relleno, nopalitos, carne asada and the ever-reliable quesillo.
Chill with the Locals at Tipsy Blowfish
Want a real cultural experience? No, this isn't the type that you'll read about in travel brochures. We're talking about a truly authentic Mexican experience.
If that strikes your fancy, grab a cold beer and chat it up with locals at the Tipsy Blowfish. This colorful bar is one of the hottest places in town due to its welcoming and laid-back vibe. In between shots of tequila and cerveza chasers, you'll get to know the local fishermen and residents of the area for a taste of the simpler life.
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Apps to Help You Run Your Business
No one ever said running a business was for the faint of heart! 24 hours just simply aren't enough hours in the day, right?! We get it. But hard work pays off and that's why we do what we do. One of the most useful skills to remember when running a business is mastering the skill of time management. The goal is efficiency and since time is money, it's crucial to be aware of where your time is being spent! $$$
Staying up-to-date with the latest technology is key for the longevity of your business. Apps are not only easy to use but also affordable. We have broken down this list into two categories: Best apps for internal productivity and best apps for customers. Both increase sales and aid in efficiency. It's a win-win. Try out some of these apps to help run your business in a more efficient and effective way. Not only will you save time but the ROI is there with organization and increased revenue for your business.
A few apps to check out for business owners or restaurant managers:
Creating and planning employee schedules can be a pain, so let HotSchedules do the dirty work for you. It allows you to make employee calendars, make quick changes to your roster, and change shifts with ease.
This app is all about saving you time and relieving the stress that comes with managing your employees' changing schedules and shifts. Saved time equals more time spent serving customers, which equals increased profits.
SendaGuy Now
When something goes wrong in the back, there is no time to wait for finding someone to come fix it. In order to get your business back up and running, SendaGuy Now allows you to contact a repairman to come as soon as possible to fix the problem at hand.
This app is currently only available in New York City, but keep a watchful eye out for it to come to a city near you!
This restaurant review app is one of the first places curious diners check out your business. Be sure to tend to your page on Yelp so that it is up-to-date with all of the important and necessary information for new customers.
This includes hours of operation, address, link to your website and/or menu, plenty of quality pictures of food and your restaurant's design (this part is key). Keep in mind that not every diner will necessarily have a 5-star experience but responding to that poor review on Yelp is vital. Responses on Yelp should be done in a reasonable amount of time and always resonate a professional and friendly tone.
This is a music streaming service for your restaurant or bar. Competitors like Spotify and Pandora don't offer licensed music for a business setting.
Dozmia does and it allows you to curate playlists that complement the aesthetic feel or theme of your restaurant. Step up the ambiance at your bar or restaurant with the right music by using Dozmia!
The 5 apps to check out for customers:
Open Table
This is a go-to for customers to find an ideal restaurant, all the while making the reservation process simpler. It's great for both the business owner and the diner.
Patrons get rewarded for dining! You'll collect dining points every time you eat out. Check out Open Table today!
Looking for the best places to eat in your local neighborhood? Grubhub allows you to find your new "go-to" restaurant close to home. It also allows you to browse pictures and menus of desired restaurants to get a taste of what's to come.
To sweeten the deal, Grubhub delivers right to your doorstep. So sit back, relax, and let the Grubhub do the work.
If you have ever walked down a wine aisle at your local grocery or beverage store and thought to yourself, "I have no clue what any of this means or which wine to get…?" You are not alone! It's common to pick a wine with an enticing label or name.
Learn what is behind the label using the Delectable app! Simply take a picture of the bottle and get honest and accurate reviews on the wine of choice. You never have to guess again if this will be a hit or a miss at the dinner party, Delectable makes it easy for anyone to be a wine connoisseur.
Happy Hour Finder
Those might be the best three words ever pieced together. Happy Hour Finder allows you to know which restaurants and bars offer happy hour and at what time.
Based on your location or desired place for happy hour, you'll find the best spots to grab a drink and/or appetizers with friends at a great price. Sounds like a win!
Tasteful is all about customization. To begin, select how you prefer to eat. The options include vegetarian, paleo, low carb, vegan, gluten-free, and everything. This makes healthy eating easy and accessible.
Users are then able to search restaurants and their menus all from the click of a button! Tasteful makes dining out healthy and customizable.


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Updated July 17, 2015:
Persons Involved:
Driver of Ford F150 – Cody Bellinger – 20 year old
Operator of Bicycle – Kendrick L Dunn II (Deceased) – 25 year old
Date and Time: Monday, July 17, 2015 at approximately 5:36 am
Location: Isabella Rd. near National Dr., Union Township, Isabella County, Michigan
Information: A 2009 Ford F-150 being driven by a 20 year old Mt. Pleasant male was southbound on Isabella Rd and struck a bicycle being ridden by a 25 year old Mt. Pleasant male. The bicyclist suffered fatal injuries in the accident. The bicyclist was wearing dark clothing and inclement weather appears to have been a factor. A cycle helmet was not worn.
Charges: None at this time the incident is still under investigation.
Assisted By: The Isabella County Sheriff's Department was assisted at the scene by Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Mobile Medical Response (MMR) and Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.
The accident remains under investigation by the Isabella County Sheriff's Department.


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SDL Needs Assessment Survey
The Washington State Library (WSL) is proud to assist Washington libraries in providing affordable, research-oriented eResources to their users. The Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project has been facilitating group discounted purchasing of research databases since 1998.
Current contracts with ProQuest and NewsBank will be ending within the next year or two, and WSL requests your assistance as we plan for what comes next. Now is a good time to find out your thoughts and opinions regarding the SDL project and its offerings, and for you to tell us what you would like to see in the future.
The 2019 SDL Needs Assessment Survey is now live and ready to record your responses. This survey is intended for staff at all types of libraries in Washington: public, academic, school, tribal, & special. We would like to receive as broad a response as possible. It should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. Thank you for taking the time to do so.
The Washington State Library and NewsBank have just announced a one-year extension to their partnership providing libraries with access to newspaper content for Washington State and beyond. New content is also included: ResearchRocket for young researchers, and Integrated Collections (with full-color PDF page views) for five additional Washington newspapers.
Access to this collection is now available through December 31, 2020. The cost for this content access is underwritten by the Washington State Library, using federal LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funds made available by IMLS (the Institute of Museum and Library Service).
For more information, and to sign up for the trial, visit the NewsBank Trial Page. NewsBank has also created a set of Resources for Washington Libraries that includes suggestions for promoting these resources through social media and other venues.
New SDL Contract Announced
The Washington State Library and the Statewide Database Licensing Project Advisory Committee are pleased to announce that ProQuest was again selected to provide a suite of database products to the nonprofit libraries of Washington State. The package includes a periodicals collection, a collection of Washington and national newspapers, and resources for children and students. This new contract with ProQuest began on July 1, 2016.
A complete listing of the content in the new ProQuest package is available along with links to detailed descriptions of the individual components on the ProQuest Package Product Descriptions page. Lots of additional information is available on the Washington ProQuest LibGuides site.
The SDL Advisory Committee had a key role in the selection process, advising on the RFP itself, and subsequently assisting with the scoring, and making vendor recommendations. Feel free to contact members of the Advisory Committee, or SDL staff, with your comments or suggestions.
SDL Needs Assessment
In 2015 the Statewide Database Licensing (SDL) project conducted a needs assessment which included two surveys, one for library staff, and one for library users as well as interviews with library staff. The final report is now available in several versions:
The library audience for both surveys included all types of libraries that participate in SDL: public, private academic, and community and technical colleges, hospital and research libraries, and K-12 schools, both public and private. In the case of K-12 schools, the end user survey was intended for classroom teachers and administrators, rather than students, but college and university students were strongly encouraged to take the survey.
All library staff who are aware of the library's electronic resources, especially research databases, were encouraged to take the staff survey, and all participating Washington libraries were encouraged to promote the user survey to their clientele, through their web sites, social media, patron newsletters, and any other appropriate media or opportunities.
A goal of the assessment was to determine if the current ProQuest package of databases continues to meet the needs of participating Washington libraries, their staff, and the citizens of the state. If you have suggestions or comments on this needs assessment process, please contact project staff and/or members of the SDL Advisory Committee.
Previous (2010) SDL Needs Assessment Survey Results
In 2010, a similar needs assessment process was conducted, involving two surveys, one for staff at libraries of all types throughout Washington, and another for the users of public libraries in Washington. The following results comprise a summary of the survey for public library staff.
This summary aggregates responses and comments from all users that took the survey. 588 library staff started the survey, with 74.1% (436 library staff) completing it.
Interested parties may download the report (pdf) and complete results (xls) below:
Electronic Resources for Library Users: Survey Report and Complete Results
This report provides a summary of the survey for public library users.
The survey was administered by providing a link and image for public libraries to put on their websites. In the interest of user anonymity, we did not collect any information about which users came from which libraries, which means that we cannot parse out data based on library size. This summary aggregates responses and comments from all users that started the survey. 1,209 library users started the survey, with 90.1% (1,089 library users) completing it.
Annual ProQuest Renewal
Information on the ProQuest subscription renewals is available on the ProQuest renewal page. The cancellation form is also located there.
SDL E-Mail Distribution List
One way to keep informed about the Statewide Database Licensing Project is to subscribe to the SDL project's e-mail list, WALIBSDL, or to the State Library's eNewletter, WSL Updates. To subscribe to these and other WSL e-mail lists, visit the WSL e-mail distribution lists page.
ProQuest Promotional Materials
ProQuest has prepared a variety of tools and resources for libraries to use in promoting databases to their patrons.
These are general tools that are intended to provide suggestions and ideas for marketing and promotion. Consequently, some of the specific examples that are cited may be for products that are not part of the Washington State package, or some suggestions may not even refer to specific products, but to generic types of resources. Please adapt these suggestions and materials to meet your specific situation. Your suggestions for improving the resources are also welcomed. Send comments to Will Stuivenga (contact information at the bottom of this page).
Want to learn more about ProQuest resources? Training and help materials can be found at the ProQuest LibGuides page specifically designed for Washington libraries and staff, which has extensive resources available.
A ProQuest trainer is also available to provide hands-on in-person training at no cost to Washington Libraries. Contact:
Jeff Cutler, B.S., M.B.A., Training and Consulting Partner
ProQuest | 2871 S. Whitworth Circle | Magna, UT 84044 USA
Office 801 250 0568 | Mobile 801 455 9775 | Voice 800 521 0600 ext 72996 | Fax 801 252 8480
www.proquest.com and www.proquestk12.com
Training for products from other vendors available through group purchases sponsored by the State Library is generally available by contacting the vendor directly. Or Will Stuivenga can provide contact information.
SDL Mission Statement
Through Washington libraries, all Washingtonians will have access to a range of electronic database products with which to address their informational and educational needs. And, Washington libraries will be able to leverage their resources to gain more cost effective access to database products.
adopted 1998
Project Description
SDL is a project coordinated by the Washington State Library to give citizens of the State of Washington access to online resources, specifically commercial research databases, through their local libraries at a discounted cost.
With guidance from the project's steering committee, the project uses federal LSTA grant funds to underwrite expensive licenses to full-text magazine and newspaper databases. Initiated in 1998, this project pays one half the annual costs. Libraries' local funds pay the rest. Local library costs are set using formulas established by the statewide advisory committee.
Libraries participating in SDL include:
The basic database package includes:
SDL also coordinates group purchases of other databases purchased and funded with local library funds.
Washington State Library
PO Box 42460
Olympia, WA 98504-2460
Will Stuivenga, Project Manager
[email protected]
(360) 704-5217 (Will Stuivenga)
(866) 538-4996 (Toll free)
(360) 586-7575 (Fax)
Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).


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Chicago environmentalists won a hard-fought victory late Tuesday as the city's two coal power plants announced that they will close -- one of them by the end of the year.
The Chicago Sun-Times reports that Midwest Generation has agreed to close its two coal fire plants. The Fisk generating station, in the city's Pilsen neighborhood, is slated to close by Dec. 31, while the Crawford plant in Little Village will close by the end of 2014.
(Scroll down to watch a report on the plants' closure.)
Mayor Rahm Emanuel last week presented what was essentially an ultimatum to the plants -- that they either clean up their pollution or risk being shut down by the city. He had campaigned on a promise that he would force the plants to reduce their dangerous emissions, Fox Chicago reports.
A mayoral aide, who asked to remain anonymous, told the Sun-Times that the company "could decide to significantly reduce emissions, but energy prices are bottoming out and the cost of retrofitting the plants would be heavy. They don't want to make that type of investment. At the end of the day, this is an economic decision."
The aide further noted that, because the agreement was reached without having to deal with a City Council ordinance, a costly court challenge will be avoided. Midwest Generation officials declined to comment on their decision to the Sun-Times.
The Chicago Clean Power Coalition, which had backed the ordinance and earlier this month urged for the mayor to "finish the work" of closing the plants, said of the decision that "Chicagoans have finally won the right to breathe clean air." The group estimates that pollution from the two plants cause 42 premature deaths, 66 heart attacks and 720 asthma attacks annually.
"Today's victory demonstrates that people shouldn't have to tolerate toxic polluters in their backyard," Rosalie Mancera of Pilsen Alliance said in a statement.
Environmental groups including the Sierra Club and others will, as part of the agreement, drop their lawsuit against Midwest Generation, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The two plants have been operating in Chicago for over a century and were identified last month by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as the city's two biggest industrial sources of pollution. Their emissions have long violated the federal Clean Air Act of 1977, but they were grandfathered in under that law due to the plants' age.
The Huffington Post blogger Jeff Biggers described the news as a historic victory that "should electrify the clean energy movement across the country."
WATCH a report on the newly announced closure of Chicago's coal plants:


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The Environmental Protection Administration plans to restrict the use of two substances in cleaners and detergents because they have proven hazardous to animals and humans, an official said yesterday.
Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPE or NPEO) are the two substances in question.
NPE, a derivative of NP, is nonionic surfactant widely used in laundry detergents, dishwashing detergents, toilet cleaners, car cleaners and glass cleaners. Mixed with water, NPE will break back down into NP -- which is insoluble in water, and therefore remain in soil, rivers and groundwater.
According to the environmental agency's 2003 report, NP was found in 66.7 percent of rivers in Taiwan. Although the figure fell to 19.5 percent of rivers in 2004, the official said NP and NPE still present urgent environmental hazards.
When NP and NPE -- known as endocrine-disrupting chemicals or environmental hormones -- are digested by fish or animals, the chemicals interfere with their hormonal systems and impede growth and reproductive development.
The official said NP's chemical structure is very similar to that of estrogen, adding that in some cases researchers found NP turns the sexual organs of males into that of "neutral" or "female" fish, and causes them to lose their reproductive ability.
NP and NPE also affect humans through the food chain, causing infertility, breast cancer and other hormone-related diseases.
The official said that in EU countries the use of NP and NPE has already been limited to no more than 0.1 percent of a product. However, NP and NPE are still widely used in Taiwan as they are much cheaper than other chemicals, he said.
The official said the environmental administration has already initiated policy discussions with relevant government agencies, adding that if a decision can be made in the near future, the use of NP and NPE will be restricted under the same criteria as the EU no later than the end of this year.


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Nuby iMonster No-Spill Cup Review
When babies begin to show interest in feeding themselves, having the right equipment is a must! Nûby™ feeding accessories are made to withstand the challenges of daily use and retain their fun bright colors. The iMonster™ No-Spill™ Cup has a unique one piece, No-Spill™ soft silicone spout that is easy to use and easy to clean. The spout promotes the natural drinking action and healthy oral development. The newly designed valve opens with minimum pressure and doesn't require constant sucking that can damage new teeth and soft palates. It also features an Easy Grip™ base that is perfect for your child's transition to self feeding.
I've been trying to get Baby Boy to like drinking water from a sippy cup for awhile now. He just wasn't interested. Then I decided that I must not have the right cup. It didn't seem like he was really getting anything from the harder tip sippy cup we were using previously. So, when we got our iMonster Cup I was excited to see if he would have some better luck at actually sipping the water since it has the soft silicone spout. Good news! He did! Plus, he can actually pick this cup up and drink from it himself. Of course, he still prefers for me to hold it for him, but when he really wants some he goes for it. The iMonster Cup actually is No-Spill too. I can hold it totally upside down and no water will leak out. I do wish that this cup came with a cap though. I think that would make sure it stayed clean when I stick it in the diaper bag to go. The bright colors and monster face make this sippy cup attractive and fun for the Baby Boy to use everyday!
(Don't you love that we are still using our Valentine's Day bib in May?)
Buy It: You can buy the Nûby iMonster No-Spill Cup at BuyBabyDirect.com, diapers.com, amazon.com, BuyBuy Baby, and DD's Discounts.


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Dramatic face paint, architecturally stunning heels and high-rise hair might sound like the signature ingredients for Lady Gaga's next music video, but they also happen to be key elements of the Missy Rayder L'Officiel Paris October 2011 photoshoot. Lensed by photographer Satoshi Saikusa, the black-and-white editorial is visually stunning and eerily captivating, blending futuristic fashionista looks with sleek and elegant design.
Missy shows off her talent and versatility as she showcases a number of different styles, almost looking like a different person in each shot. From a haunting hooded outfit, complete with black face paint, to an intricately detailed leather button-up blouse, the outfits make the model a sight to behold. With snakeskin high heels that double as contemporary art, this is one editorial that won't be soon forgotten.
Check out the entire Missy Rayder L'Officiel Paris October 2011 shoot for more futuristic fashion and bold winter looks.
The Missy Rayder L'Officiel Paris October 2011 Shots are Striking
Marie C. Hudson — October 7, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: lofficielmagazine & zac-fashion


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Political turmoil in Brazil refuses to die down as another Cabinet minister in the Michelt Temer-led government resigned on Monday over leaked recordings that imply he was involved in helping cover up the Petrobras scandal. The person is, ironically, Brazil's Transparency Minister Fabiano Silveira and his job profile requires him to take action against corruption.
The Ministry of Transparency officials on Monday stopped Silveira from entering the office building, and resigned en masse in protest against President Temer's decision to keep Silveira on for the time-being.
"Temer's initial decision was that Silveira can continue in his post for now because he did not interfere in the investigation, he was just giving [Senate leader Renan Calheiros] Calheiros advice," a spokesman for Silveira was quoted as saying by Reuters.
The recording broadcast by Brazil's Globo TV was recorded by Sergio Machado, an ex-senator and former head of the transportation arm of Petrobras. Silveira is reportedly heard advising Calheiros on how to respond to Brazilian federal prosecutors regarding the Petrobras investigation. The conversation took place when Silveira was a counsellor on Brazil's National Justice Counsel that acts as a watchdog over the judiciary, Reuters reported.
Another Cabinet minister, Senator Romero Juca, was forced to resign last week after a recording by Machado was released. Juca is heard negotiating pacts across parties as multiple politicians from various parties are implicated in the Petrobras scandal, to squash the investigation.
It has been almost three weeks since Temer took over from suspended president Dilma Rousseff, who was accused of breaking budget laws and his interim government has been facing accusations of attempting to stop the investigation around kickbacks received by politicians. Multiple top executives have turned into approvers for reduced jail terms in the case.


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Shophouses were a distinct part of Singapore's, and much of Southeast Asia's, architectural landscape in the pre-WWII era. These buildings constructed between the 1840s and 1960s were used both as homes and for business. A unique feature is the five-foot way, literally a five-foot pedestrian walkway, outside rows of shophouses.
I stumbled across the tile pattern that inspired this blanket along the five foot way outside a shophouses on Blair Road in Singapore. The shophouses in Blair Road were built in the early 1900s as residences for the well-to-do, and include design elements of Chinese, Malay and European styles. More info on the Blair Plains Conservation Area, of which Blair Road is a part of, can be found here and here.


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We are just 400 metres to both the gondola the old town. See google map.
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This is what I will find out in 30 days as I take the challenge to have a fairer, whiter skin.
Witness how Mosbeau Placenta White Food Supplement works by visibly transforming my tanned, uneven skin, into a fairer, glowing complexion like Angel Locsin! Nyahahaha!
Finally somebody took on the challenge to make me fairer/whiter/lighter. Mosbeau Philippines Inc. and I met last night and they gave me a 500 mg bottle of the latest whitening/lightening product they are introduced in the Philippines, the Mosbeau Placental White which Angel Locsin is endorsing. By the way, Angel Locsin will have a new commercial endorsing this product that will make everyone swoon. Watch out for it!
Mosbeau Placental White is the first whitening supplement with placental protein that actively renews skin cells and prevents melanin production for a revitalized, glowing and fair skin. But more than just white complexion, its anti-aging action with the help of Collagen, visibly firms skin and reduces the unsightly signs of skin aging.
Mosbeau Placental White is BFAD approved. A 60 tablet bottle cost Php1,340.00 good for 15 days use. A 120 tablet bottle cost Php2,500.00 good for 30 days use.
Today marks the first day I took a dosage of 4 pills of Mosbeau Placenta White Food Supplement (as recommended) and in 30 days expect Earthlingorgeous to have a fairer, lighter if not whiter soft and suppled skinned me? Hmmm we will all see.
From this:
To this in 30 days?
My journey to whiter skin begins! Let the countdown begin! Mwahahahahaha!
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Being a student for twelve years, I know first hand that studying can be a difficult, boring, tedious, (*insert all the negative adjectives that exist*) thing to do. The mere thought of it makes me sleepy for some reason. Maybe it's because I used to try and cram it all in late at night. Or because it's just so draining…so draining in fact, that I always kept putting it off until the very last minute. I'm sure I'm not the only one guilty of frantic note-taking, hardcore highlighting and staying up past midnight the night before an exam.
But this year, I've decided to change. Maybe studying doesn't have to be so bad, after all.
From revising to routines, today I've gather a bunch of tips and tricks that might help you stay focused and on task. I believe that learning is simply a matter of staying organised and not distracted. Perhaps it's not the way you are taught or the quality of your resources that makes you "smarter", but rather, it's what you decide to do with the information you are given. What I mean is, you can go home after a long day of school and forget everything you've learnt in the past six hours… or you can store it in your brain, remember it. Learn it.
Though the idea does seem simple, it's not as easy as it sounds, right? Well, here are a few things you can do that have really helped me when it comes to studying:
1. Keeping a giant notebook full of summaries for all your subjects.
After every topic you learn in each subject, jot down a brief summary covering all the main points. It doesn't have to be too long – just one or two pages. That way, when it comes to your exams, you know where to look!
2. Using the Alarm app on your phone.
Set out a time to study and make an alarm on your phone. Here I've set three alarms called "STUDY NOW OR ELSE", another one half an hour later labelled "It's break time!" and another one after that called "BACK TO WORK". Make sure your phone is on full volume so you can fully hear it. When it's time to study, put your phone on Airplane mode and… STUDY! (Note: in order for this to work, one must resist the urge to hit the snooze button!)
(P.s. please excuse my horrid cracked nail polish…)
3. Writing To-Do lists.
As mentioned many times on my blog, to-do lists are the way to go! Often I like writing a list of everything I want to do, along with an estimated time of how long it will take. Then, I'd make a schedule including all my tasks, as well as breaks.
4. Having a Daily Revision book for all your subjects.
Grab some blank exercise books for each of your subjects. Every day when you come home from school, jot down a very brief dot-point summary of what you learnt (in your own words!) At the end of the week, go over everything you wrote in your revision books. This is also great for when it comes to studying for exams because all the information is neat and concise.
5. Using post-it flags to mark questions you don't understand.
Stick this at the top corner of the page, along with the number of the question. Next time you see your teacher, remember to ask for help.
6. Using Apps to stay on task.
A great is 30/30, which lets you write a list of things to do and length of time for each of them. When you start the timer, it will tell you when to move onto the next task.
7. Reminding yourself to study two weeks in advance of an exam.
On your monthly calendar or study planner, mark the date of your exam as soon as you receive a notification. Also write a reminder to study two weeks in advance and highlight these in the same colour.
8. Staying inspired by watching videos or reading about topics you're learning about.
Learning doesn't have to just come from bland text books and lectures. Gain a better understanding about the context and other interesting facts by reading or watching documentaries and videos. I especially love watching youtube videos too – CrashCourse and SciShow are great channels for learning about science and the world.
9. Printing out answers to your math exercises.
I personally hate flicking back and forth in my textbook to check answers. Printing them makes life a whole lot easier.
10. DIY-ing an organiser to store your resources for each subject.
I made mine out of an old cardboard box and adding cardboard dividers using sticky tape! If you don't want to make one, I know lots of shops sell these too.
Here are some more tips…
11. Keeping a folder of all past exam papers.
In case you ever need to go back on them!
12. Using apps or websites to block the internet or certain sites that might distract you.
A great website is getcoldturkey.com and great app is Zero Willpower. (You know, in case you need a boost in self control.)
13. Make an online group chat with all your classmates.
So you can support each other and help each other out with work.
13. Learn to enjoy learning.
(No pun intended!) Knowledge is truly a gift everyone should be grateful for. There's so much more out there just waiting to be discovered.
Good luck!
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Whenever you are using Paperclay in a mold, it is best to dust the mold with cornstarch before filling with Paperclay to keep it from sticking.
However, if you don't have any cornstarch handy you can use baby powder instead. It smells good too! Hope this helps you the next time you use


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Okay, it is a stupid name for the soap recipe I came up with (ran through lye calculators, of course). There is nothing new under the sun. Someone may of already came up with this recipe, though few soapmakers use tallow or lard (gasp!!! horrors!!!)
The soap is not ready to use, but I had to try a sliver a week or so after I made it. I used it on my hair and body.
Oh my...
My hair had body, but did not have that icky feeling some soap bars can do to one's hair. I did not use the apple cider vinegar rinse before washing my hair, (good to use if one has hard water), yet, my hair felt like I used a good conditioner after it dried. I tend towards oily hair, this did not cause my hair to look even oily or dirty for 3 days. 3 days, you say? I am a tough tester. It is not like I am going to offend the moose if my hair is icky.
The soap's results on my skin? Lovely. My skin felt and looked moisturized, not sticky. The soap had good lather already and was creamy.
Hempalicious Soap Recipe(or Hemp Seed Milk and Oil Soap)
Super-Fatted 6.something %
360 grams Hemp Milk, (freeze and then thaw slightly) (12.70 fl. oz. or so)
139.54 grams Lye
250 grams Coconut Oil (25%)
250 grams Beef Tallow (25%)
200 grams Olive Oil (20%)
150 grams Castor Oil (15%)
150 grams Hemp Seed Oil (15%)
When I mixed the lye very slowly, a tiny bit at a time, into the hemp milk, it turned orange, as you can see. The oils came out a lovely green, as you cannot see because I did not photograph them. I just knew the soap would end up baby-poop brown. It turned a light green instead. A weird green.
When it reached trace, I poured it into a parchment-lined loaf pan. It was a neon pea-soup green by then. Nauseating green.
I do not think the photo shows the true shade. Think ghastly cheesy movie zombie skin. What Linda Blair vomited in that movie so long ago.
I forgot to pre-warm the oven. Oops! The top cracked. For me, no biggie. I slice the soap, then cut those in half. I do not care for large bars. I find them hard to use. My hands are not tiny, but they are not large either.
Here are the slices halved, ready to age 6 weeks. The soap was a little oily at first, but that has soaked in nicely. The green is more like a like avocado green now.
I did not add any scents. I never know what my mood will be and do not want to smell like... melons, for example, if I am not perky that day.
I am never perky, but you get the point.
Remember: Always run a soap recipe through a lye calculator. All the safety stuff should be followed when making soap. There are tons of articles and videos online to help beginners, like me.
*Disclaimer: I am not a medical doctor or claim to be one. This recipe is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and should not be construed as medical advice. Always see your favorite Medical, Voodoo, Hoodoo or Witch Doctor/Practitioner, Old Man Tree, Mr. Toad, etc., when you are sick, broken or having a bad day. Always research something on your own. I claim no responsibility nor can be held accountable for any reactions and/or any other undesirable results one may have if they follow and use this recipe, including zits, warts, smelling funny, and so on.


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At the YMCA, youth ages 11 to 18 can find opportunities to learn and practice leadership skills and at the same time give back to their communities. Through multiple programs going on year-round, teens build the confidence that comes from civic participation and develop team-building qualities that will help them succeed in high school and college and throughout life. All teen programs run out of the Aurora Family YMCA at 6155 S. Main St., #220, Aurora CO 80016 or call 720 274 5759
Y Leaders
Under the supervision of YMCA staff, Y Leaders create team-based, youth-led projects to address real issues in the community. Y Leaders generally meet two Wednesday evenings a month throughout the school year to identify and plan ways to get involved in their community, participate in service projects, and develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Bi-monthly Wednesday meetings take place from 6 -7 pm in the YMCA Youth Center at the Southlands Mall (6155 S. Main St #220 Aurora, CO 80016)
For information on how to participate in Saturday service projects each month, call 720 274 5759
Leaders in Training (11-14 years old)
For pre-teens and teens, ages 11 to 14 meet for three-day sessions for eight weeks over the summer. On Tuesdays, they explore global problems facing society and how they, as leaders, can help solve them. Wednesdays are dedicated to fun yet challenging service projects. On Thursdays, teens end the week with a theme-related field trip. Program runs 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. We also offer Before & After Care during Leaders In Training. Check out our Summer 2019 schedule.
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Flight tickets to Kaohsiung | Skyscanner Malaysia
Located at the southwestern region of Taiwan is Kaohsiung, the island's second largest and most populated city. A bustling seaport (the busiest in Taiwan and one of the busiest in the world, in fact) mentions of Kaohsiung usually come accompanied by associations with sea trade, maritime transportation and heavy industries - however, this hip metropolis is so much more than just an industrial hub of Taiwan. Blessed with a pleasant, mild climate year-round - mainly thanks to its proximity to the ocean - as well as mountains, pristine forests and the iconic Love River, Kaohsiung is fast becoming recognised as a tourist attraction in its own right.
Its hosting of the 2009 World Games further thrust this unique little city into the spotlight, and since then major beautification projects have been undertaken by the city to improve its urban landscape. Today Kaohsiung is known for its historic architecture, beautiful rivers and lakes, and hopping night markets amongst other attractions.
The official language is Taiwan is Mandarin Chinese, but older residents of the island may only speak Taiwanese (otherwise known as Hokkien) and some Japanese. English is not widely spoken in Kaohsiung as of May 2015.
Getting around
Getting around in Kaohsiung isn't difficult, thanks to the city's extensive and efficient metro network: the Kaohsiung MRT. Those wanting a bit of fresh air and exercise may want to grab a rental bike and pedal around the city instead, though - the great weather and flat landscape makes cycling a viable and enjoyable transport option in Kaohsiung.
What to see and do
No trip to Kaohsiung is complete without a visit to the jewel of the city's crown, its beautiful Love River. A scenic waterway that meanders lazily across the city's urban landscape, the Love River's aesthetic value is further enhanced by trees and shrubbery along the river banks as well as little boutique cafes and parks that has sprung up on its sides over the years. Come nightfall, the river banks are lit up with coloured lights, making for a truly romantic and tranquil ambience amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Besides the Love River, experiencing a colorful, chaotic Taiwanese night market is also a must for every visitor to the island. Head to Kaohsiung's Ruifeng night market in the Zuoying district for your night of fun and discovery - there you can gorge on cheap but stunningly flavorful local foods (the brave may attempt to ingest the infamous 'stinky tofu') and splurge on everything from clothes, perfume, jewellery to electronics and household items all at jaw-dropping prices.
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Airports near Kaohsiung
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Will fill this in tomorrow. Sleepy time now. G'night! So, by "tomorrow," I obviously meant Sunday. I am currently procrastinating about writing a term paper on Interferon-Regulated Inhibition of Protein Synthesis (how's that for light reading), so writing this is SO MUCH more attractive right now. Like I said before, this is the arc where WIT earns it's "R" rating. I am VERY excited to draw this scene coming up. We also get introduced to a few new characters pretty soon, one of whom is very important!
The saga of getting arc 1, "My Life Sucks" continues this week. I have used Ka-Blam previously to print my stuff, but I have odd page sizes for this, and wanted it special. So, I went to my local printer who has made me some of the PRETTIEST prints I have ever seen. He's old school though, and I live in a different city now, so it's quite the trial for both of us. It's looking like the issue will be $4, $4.50 with shipping for anyone who would like to order. There are no extras really. This is pure con-fodder.
Speaking of conventions, I'm at Tora-Con this weekend in Rochester, NY, with local buddies Taka of Taka Comics and Mike of The Cow Comic, as well as Michael Poe of Errant Story, Adam Smithee of Apple of Discord, and Yuko Aido and Ananth of Johnny Wander. I first met Aido in 2006 at Tora-Con, back when she still worked on Fallen, one of the first webcomics I ever read. Brings back some good memories! Speaking of which, my first webcomic, The War of Winds turns SIX this Monday. Wow, what a time it has been with that comic.
Back to Tora-Con however, there was some FANTASTIC cosplaying going on. I've never been into cosplay, but damn, the effort put into these boggles my mind! Check these out: Kakashi, Jiraiya. (Two of my 3 favorite anime characters, if I had to choose. (Now I just need to find a Piccolo...) I haven't watched a lot of anime other than the "classic" stuff though...so I had no idea who half of those people were dressed as D: I THINK I caught a Vampire Hunter D, and there was even a Kyoshi warrior and Prince Zuko! Okay, geeking out a bit here, and I'll stop.
Check back Wednesday for another page, hopefully. I can't really promise, since it's finals week. I'll try my best. Kez, out.


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With its 13,000 students Trier University embraces contrast: young, yet true to tradition; internationally oriented and regionally rooted; on the geographic edge of Germany, but in the heart of Europe.
The university is located on a hill with park areas and a gorgeous view onto the city. With its modern architecture surrounded by luscious green nature, it is said to be one of Germany's most beautiful campuses.
As a member of the University of the Greater Region Trier University provides students and staff the opportunity to study and do research in Metz, Nancy, Luxemburg, Liège, Kaiserslautern and Saarbrücken at the same time.


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The launch of AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) was the most successful launch of any AP course in history and has led to a dramatic increase in the number of students from all backgrounds engaging in computer science and broadening career opportunities. AP CSP is the driving force behind the growth in AP computer science in high schools.
Students who take AP CSP are introduced to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenged to explore how computing and technology impact the world. Programming and other aspects of computing are taught in the course; however, students do not need to have previous coding experience to take AP CSP.
Underrepresented Students in AP Computer Science
For the second year in a row, Advanced Placement® Program data show a substantial rise in black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, female, and rural high school students taking one or more AP Exam(s) in computer science (AP Computer Science A or AP Computer Science Principles) and earning a score of 3 or higher on at least one exam.
Black/African American Students
Black or African American students saw the most growth year-over-year. The number of students taking an AP computer science exam increased 44%, from 5,057 in 2017 to 7,301 in 2018. From 2017 to 2018, AP CSP participation expanded by 70% from 2,981 to 5,082. The number of black/African American students scoring a 3 or higher in AP CSP went up 61%.
Hispanic/Latino Students
Hispanic/Latino students were close behind. AP computer science participation increased 41%, 20,954 in 2018 from14,860 in 2017. AP CSP participation among Hispanic/Latino students grew 68% from 8,334 last year to 14,020 in 2018. Also, there was a 60% gain from last year in the number of Hispanic/Latino students who scored a 3 or higher on the AP CSP Exam.
Female Students
The number of female students who took an AP computer science exam increased 39%, from 27,395 in 2017 to 38,195 in 2018. There was a 70% jump in the number of female students taking the AP CSP Exam from 13,328 in 2017 to 22,721 in 2018. In addition, the number of female students scoring 3 or higher on the AP CSP Exam rose 66%.
Rural Students
The number of rural students taking AP computer science exams increased from 10,007 in 2017 to 14,194 in 2018, a spike of 42%. Rural students saw the most gains in AP CSP participation with a 73% increase from 5,045 in 2017 to 8,705 in 2018. The number of rural students scoring at least a 3 on the AP CSP Exam rose 59% from last year.
Computer Science Gains in Nevada and Kentucky
Nevada and Kentucky have partnered with the College Board to bring AP Computer Science Principles to many more schools in their states.
In Nevada, student participation in AP CSP grew by 127% from 2017 to 2018, more than doubling the national expansion rate of 62%. During this same time period, female participation in the state grew by 175% and Hispanic/Latino participation grew by 179%. In addition, 59% of AP CSP examinees in Nevada earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam in 2018.
In Kentucky, 45 new schools offered AP CSP in 2017-18, more than doubling the 43 schools that offered AP CSP beginning in 2016-17. And for the 2018-19 school year, 40 additional teachers from 39 schools have been trained to teach AP CSP.
Kentucky student participation in the new AP CSP course more than doubled, growing by 112%, from 2017 to 2018. During this same time period, female participation in the state grew by 101%, low-income student participation increased by 81%, and rural student participation grew by 206%. In addition, 63% of AP CSP examinees in Kentucky earned a 3, 4, or 5 on the exam in 2018.


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Gray Day Don't Go Away
Whether you are in the midst of a wind, weather, or water lesson plan, these preschool cloud crafts are sure to raise your students' spirits! These crafts can be used alone or as a supplemental activity.
Clouds from my Window
Materials Needed
- blue construction paper (one per child)
- white construction paper clouds either torn or pre-cut (three per child)
- 11×1 inch black construction paper strip (one per child)
- 8×1 inch black construction paper strip (one per child)
- glue sticks
Begin this activity by asking your students if they ever watched the clouds from their bedroom window. Explain to them that they are going to make a window that always shows beautiful clouds. Hand out the blue piece of construction paper to each child, and explain to them that that represents the "sky." Then have the children glue the three white paper clouds anywhere in the sky that they see fit. Some children may require your assistance with the glue. Finally have the children create window panes by forming a "t" with the black strips of construction paper. These should run the length of the blue piece of paper both vertically and horizontally. Your students may also need help with the placement of these pieces of paper, so offering them a model to reference is recommended. Once the panes are set help the child glue them down. The children will have a cloudy scene all their own any time they want to "glance out their window!"
Rainy Day Cloud
Materials Needed
- white construction paper with a copied image of a cloud on it (one per child)
- pre-cut lightning bolts made from yellow construction paper (two per child)
- blue markers
- glue sticks
This craft works well as a supplement to a weather or water cycle lesson plan. Begin this craft by handing out the white piece of construction paper that has the pre-printed cloud on it to your students. Have blue markers available to the children, and ask them to "make the cloud rain," by marking blue raindrops underneath the cloud. Again a finished model will help the children understand how to create raindrops using markers. Once this step is completed, ask the children to glue (with your help) the two lightning bolts to the cloud to represent both lightning and thunder that sometimes come along with a cloudy sky!
Loofah Sponge Cloud
Materials Needed
- blue construction paper that contains the outline of a cloud (one per child)
- white tempera paint
- loofah sponge
This is a fast and simple cloud craft that can be enjoyed by all preschoolers. Prior to the start of this craft, have ready a loofah sponge resting in a shallow container that also contains some white tempera paint. Any type of sponge could be used; however a loofah sponge is a characteristically porous sponge, which creates wispy, cloud-like markings when used in this manner. After giving each child a piece of the blue construction paper that contains the outline of a cloud, ask the children to take the loofah sponge and paint away. Join in the fun and create one of your own! Demonstrate to them that the sponge should be pressed to the paper and lifted off instead of making traditional brush strokes. Your students will have a blast creating their own cloud creations!
Forecast: Cloudy!
Supplement your cloud theme and weather curriculum with these cloud crafts for preschool. If you choose to also use them independently, do not be surprised if your students start to look forward to cloudy days. However, if you choose to use these crafts, you and your students are sure to be blown away!
- Source: Crafts are created from author's own experience
Images: Provided by author, all rights reserved


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Big Tentacles - The Big Ten and its influence over college football.
I'll Stick Around.
Michigan offensive lineman Taylor Lewan has announced he will return to school for his senior season. (The B1G Time)
Hawkeyes vs. Huskies.
Iowa will face Northern Illinois in the 2013 season opener on Aug. 31. (The Chicago Tribune)
Butkus Him Goodbye (wait, that didn't come out right).
Illinois offensive lines coach Luke Butkus is leaving to join the Florida International coaching staff. (The Champaign Room)
Who's Gonna Fill Their Shoes?
Brandon Cavanaugh looks at which members of the Nebraska football team will step into the leadership roles left open by the departure of Husker seniors such as Rex Burkhead. (Corn Nation)
Ohio State under the microscope.
Ross Fulton looks at Ohio State's wide receiver and tight ends depth chart as the Buckeyes go into the 2013 season. (Eleven Warriors)
Everyone knows I'm in over my head.
Matt Brown wonders if future Big Ten memners Maryland and Rutgers will be able to compete on the recruiting trail. (Land-Grant Holy Land)
Conspiracy Theory.
Michigan State HC Mark Dantonio confronts Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany over allegations that the conference is conspiring against the Spartans. (Off Tackle Empire)


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25 years ago I created a 'Wonder Women Wall" for The Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC made up of an installation of pastels/cutouts on canvas drawings of powerful women - women whose courage and toughness is discernible in the pursuit of their dreams; women who negotiate the daily struggles of life's conflagrations; women who are mothers, sisters and daughters who endure the everyday grind of work, and fight for what they believe in with tenderness and tenacity. They are all flesh and blood, vulnerable Wonder Women who prevail; not immortal, but dealing with their mortality without the aid of super-human powers, lacking a sword and shield, steel wristband bracelets, and breastplates. They are the breathing, conscious descendants of the mythic phenomenal Wonder Woman - the D.C. comics Amazon warrior who has the physical prowess of the greatest male warriors - a woman who captured my imagination as a young girl when I was fighting to be seen and treated as the equal of the boys around me.
From the DC Comic Database - some history on the origins of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman:
Diana is the daughter of Queen Hippolyta, the first child born on Paradise Island in the three thousand year history that the immortal Amazons lived there. The Amazons had been created around 1200 B.C. when the Greek goddesses drew forth the souls of all women who had been murdered by men and placed them on the island. One soul was held back from creation, the one that would be born as Diana. That soul originally belonged to the unborn daughter of the first woman murdered by a man (whom Hippolyta was the reincarnation of). In the late 20th Century, Hippolyta was instructed to mold some clay from the shores of Paradise Island into the form of a baby girl. Six members of the Greek Pantheon then bonded the soul to the clay, giving it life. Each of the six also granted Diana a gift: Demeter, great strength; Athena, wisdom and courage; Artemis, a hunter's heart and a communion with animals; Aphrodite, beauty and a loving heart; Hestia, sisterhood with fire; Hermes, speed and the power of flight. Diana grew up surrounded by a legion of sisters and mothers. When she was a young woman, the gods decreed that the Amazons must send an emissary into Man's World…Before embarking on her mission, Diana was given the Lasso of Truth, forged by Hephaestus himself. She was also given the Sandals of Hermes, which allowed her to instantly traverse great distances in seconds. Diana's mission was one of peace, but part of it initially involved defeating a mad plot by Ares to destroy the world.
Patty Jenkins the director of WONDER WOMAN charmingly recreates the idyllic Paradise Island - a peaceful enclave, where for many years the Amazons have been preparing and honing their battle skills for the return of Ares, the God of War - and the inevitable final clash between Good and Evil. We first view Diana - the future Wonder Woman - as a young mischievously headstrong child practicing in pantomime, echoing the slashing movements of swordplay, already fully confident of her own destiny.
Once Diana has grown into the beautiful, shapely Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot, a former model whose acting skills regrettably do not provide the "gravitas" or range of emotions that would have elevated her role from being a 2-D cartoon character,) the commercial Hollywood blockbuster entertainment industry takes over the movie. They do so (faithful to the original creation of Wonder Woman conceived in 1941) by placing Diana in the midst of The Great War (W.W. I) complete with flaming infernos, British spies and German villains experimenting with chemical substances to be unleashed upon the civilian populations. And just to brighten the mood, lame sex jokes playing on Diana's naiveté are regularly interspersed throughout the dialogue, revealing an innocence derived from being sheltered on a remote Island safeguarded from life's realities.
Meeting her first man, Steve Trevor, an American pilot (a baby-faced blue-eyed Chris Pine played cute) - tumbling out of the sky with his plane diving through the barrier mist that enshrouds this secret enclave from interlopers (a Freudian interpretation might be relevant,) he crashes into the surrounding waters, and is saved by Diana from drowning. This archetype of a "strange species" called "man," both fascinates and confuses our heroine; nonetheless, she is quickly captivated by this handsome soldier and accompanies him outside of her insulated universe in order to fulfill her destiny and bring "good" back into the Ares-corrupted world. Having bitten from the apple in the Garden of Eden, she becomes acutely aware of the destructive malevolence of a landscape outside her own.
The final scene in the movie is a spectacular light show of hell erupting with super-woman vaulting from one combat zone to another silhouetted against the glaring heat of combustion, as she saves humankind from the evils of darkness. We women can relate to that and applaud along with the audience in support of Wonder Woman's fight - though the special effects which attend the cataclysm resemble an amalgam of horror creatures and a wet, melting super monster. Diana's last words made me audibly groan and giggle: "Only love can save the world." What??? WONDER WOMAN's final message trivialized a film which had a lot of potential. Please, Diana Prince, return to your Paradise and live among those other terrific Amazonian women - perhaps then you will regain my respect in your fight against injustice and not glorify the catastrophic means that is the traditional super-hero solution.


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Fact-Check Your Information
There is concern everywhere about the false information, rumours and untruths that anyone with an internet connection can post on the web. We hear these concerns almost daily on news channels and see it on social media. It seems though that, to date, the most effective way of dealing with untruths on the web is for an individual, company or organization to bring a case of slander against the person spreading the often malicious, and without grounds, misinformation.
But who would take people to task about spreading rumours or false information about pet food, especially when no specific brand is mentioned? Some people attack ingredients in pet food, others claim that manufactured pet food as a whole are detrimental to animals, and so the stories abound.
As the consumer, and 'parent' caring for your dog's health, you naturally want to get as much information as you can about good eating habits for your canine, and the quick way to look for it is on the internet. The best thing you can do is to fact-check the information you come across against information on the web pages of trusted and independent pet food organisations.
In South Africa, we have the Pet Food Industry Association of Southern Africa (PFI) (www.pfisa.co.za), an industry body dedicated to upholding quality standards and safety in pet nutrition, of which WUMA! is a member. You can also browse further afield to pet food industry bodies worldwide. Look for information from respected scientists in the field and from articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
And lastly, before you get a fright from all the scare-mongering and uninformed opinions, you can contact your pet food manufacturer directly. WUMA! is always available to answer your questions. Just visit the 'Contact Us' page on our website and we will gladly assist. Alternatively, browse our website, particularly the 'Products' pages which lists the local and international organisations by which we measure our food requirements. Our product info and ingredients are also listed as well as customer testimonials. We look forward to hearing from you.