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In 2017 it was the 2nd time I visited Paris, France.
Venice, Italy is amazing, simply put. If you haven't been there, please go. Go right now. Just buy a ticket and go. Actually, wait. Don't go yet. I personally really like Venice and think it's amazing, but that doesn't mean you do or you would. So I'd say you should go if you are interested in traveling and experiencing a truly new and unique place. Because that's what Venice is. It's a place like none other.
In 2017 I spent a short time there. This was during the Venice Biennale, so not only did I get to see what Venice was about, but I got the opportunity to experience the Biennale. It did rain though while I was there, hence me with the Venetian umbrella that was purchased not too far away from this image.
The deep roots in art history that Florence, Italy has was what brought me here. And here is where I saw Michelangelo's David, which truly is a masterpiece. Made so long ago and continuing to withstand the test of time is hard to grasp. How can someone be so advanced hundreds of years ago and do a sculpture that hundreds of years later is still hundreds (or more) years ahead of it's time? Thank you for setting the bar so high.
Apart from the art history I didn't know much about Florence. But after experiencing it I discovered that it's a nice little city. And not a skateboard city at all, with it's tiny narrow sidewalks made of stone and small streets not mean for little urethane wheels to be riding on. But it's good for walking, enjoying nice weather, going to little food spots and shops, and checking out Ponte Vecchio to inspire architectural ideas.
Barcelona, Spain has been a place I wanted to go to for a while. And if you know me at all you can easily guess why - to skateboard. It's basically one of the skate capitals of the world and I'm happy to of finally made it out to there. But sadly I did not bring my board on this trip due to various reasons. But that did not mean I wasn't going to check out the skating at MACBA.
Apart from skateboarding I didn't know much about Barcelona. But on this trip I did go with a purpose to explore it and hit certain destinations. One of them was Sagrada Família, which is an architectural masterpiece which is somehow still in construction, since 1882. I also checked out Casa Batlló and Casa Milà, a couple more of Gaudí's great achievements, so beautiful to see. I mean think, an indoor balcony to a stairwell, how unique and interesting is that?
This was my first time at Roosevelt Island. I brought Yuka here for a date and photoshoot, because her hair was looking really cool. I ended having some photos taken of me too, hence here I am.
At this point I was still pretty new in New York. I had moved there earlier that year and had lots of exploring to still do. And how I discovered about Roosevelt Island was in an unusual way. I actually was going to Frieze New York on a boat somehow and saw some people at one end of this little island. I didn't know what they were doing or what this was, but decided to mentally map it and take a photo of it for future exploration. And then I made it out there, success.
Bilbao, Spain does not bring very pleasant memories to me. Or maybe I should say it's "bittersweet." I stopped by there for 12 hours or something like that with Yuka primarily to see Guggenheim Bilbao, but Yuka was just not feeling it. She did not want to go to Bilbao, wasn't impressed by the Guggenheim there, nor the city, and just didn't want to be there.
On the other hand my experience was similar, but different. I went for Gehry's building primarily because of what I learned about it, how it's a masterpiece, there was controversy with the building being better than the art inside, et cetera. Maybe the hype was too high and I expected something different, but experiencing Guggenheim Bilbao wasn't amazing for me for some reason. It certainly is a fantastic piece of work, but I don't know. Other than that there wasn't much vegan food around, lots of places were closed, but exploring the city a bit was fun, especially when we found trees with little tiny apples.
Trakai, Lithuania, good spot to see. Such a small town, fun to walk around a bit, go to the castle, see how some of the world used to look like, take pictures, and have memories.
In 2013 during my last semester at George Mason University's School of Art I thought about dropping out and just moving to London. I ended up not doing that and my first time in London was in 2016 for a short visit.
London is a fun place to go to, but I was not there long enough to truly grasp what it offers. So I don't know much about London other than I ate some potatoes outside while the wind was blowing pretty furiously, Camden Market has good food, and there still are red telephone booths that might actually work.
I actually really liked Berlin, Germany for some reason. Before going I knew there were talks about it being a good spot for artists, that it was a creative place, and that it operated differently than other parts of the world, but didn't know how true that would be for me.
The "talks around town" ended up being pretty accurate. Berlin felt like a welcoming city, open to exploration, trusting, and allowing people to be who they want to be. It has art, culture, vegan food, and it's not small at all.


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Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Oh Look More Critters....
7 comments:
- tree ocean said...
What a great looking fence and pasture! My daughter knows the name of all your goats. LOL.
I saw a green snake just like that today and they are not supposed to be in this area. I saw one in the same area (a few miles away) years ago and always thought I imagined it!
Today I was doing fence work at the farm! LOL. After I screamed I wished I had my camera in the field to take a pic of the green snake as it slithered away. No, I don't pick them up!
Then I saw a garter snake and I was not happy to be kneeling out there in the grass with all those snakes! he-he
My kids aren't homeschooling this year cos they missed their friends so much... and I had to go to work.
Glad your six weeks are almost past...keep on healing!
- September 8, 2009 at 4:59 PM
Nice pictures Tonia!
- September 8, 2009 at 7:23 PM
Your goats are so cute!I am pretty sure they are very happy to have new things to munch on!
- September 8, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- ~Tonia said...
Thanks You all!!
Tree I cant believe she knows them!!Lol.. Sounds like my girls. They say you know mom that one goat that had this and whatever on it.. They did that to me when we visited my friend who has a goat dairy and had 40+ babies. They thought I would remember which one they were talking about!!Lol Yeah right!
We dont see these green snakes very often they blend so well in the green stuff.
- September 8, 2009 at 10:17 PM
- Rural Rambler said...
It looks like a great life out there for everyBODY!
- September 9, 2009 at 7:08 AM
- R Dean "SlowDog" said...
Tonia, great pics...love the grass snake..VERY pretty green...
How many goats do you guys have? Do you milk them?
Let us know..thanks..R Dean and JD
- September 9, 2009 at 8:50 PM
- TJ said...
Love the post! We started school a few weeks ago--slowly at first. Now we are up to 'full time'.
One of the other sites that we enjoy is Hands of a Child. They have a semi-annual freebie that is usually great!
I don't post much, but I am glad you are getting better. I hope all continues to go well!
- September 9, 2009 at 10:05 PM


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I am so excited to share this session with you! When we received their application, we knew this would be a fun and meaningful session. The Scharnau family is a family of 6 - Gregg, the dad, is fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer, while his wife Susan and their four children support his journey. For confidentiality, we will not be showing any of the kids faces or sharing their names, but we want you to know they are all AMAZING!
Gregg is no stranger to cancer. Over twenty years ago, he was diagnosed with leukemia. His sister was a match and donated her bone marrow to help him. Susan met him shortly after his recovery, which is when she found out she was a bone marrow donor match for someone else. Gregg went with her for the procedure and she was able to help someone else. I tell you this part of the story because I hope it inspires you to become a donor. It's easy to sign up, they'll contact you if you're ever a match, and then you can help save someone's life - someone like Gregg.
Unfortunately, researchers haven't made as much progress against pancreatic cancer, but as I had the honor to be with the Scharnau family over the weekend, I know that if anyone could beat stage 4 pancreatic cancer it would be Gregg. He's already fought hard for over a year since being diagnosed and is continuing chemo as long as it's working. As you'll see in the photos, it may have taken his hair, but it hasn't taken his smile and his love for his family.
The first day together, it worked out that Gregg's parents could drive across town to visit for the afternoon. The sun was shining, there was a cool breeze, and you could feel fall in the air. The local park had a beautiful flower bed and a gazebo nestled under some large trees. As Gregg and his Dad stood in front of the gazebo, I couldn't help but feel as if they were somehow rooted among the trees too - giants of men full of character and love. As Gregg walked with his mom down the path, her face lit up with a love that only comes from a mom. We had a wonderful afternoon together before heading back to the house to wait for the kids to come home from school.
That evening, it ended up raining so instead of doing an outdoor session together, we hung out and thankfully had another day to wait for good weather. It was rather chilly the next day, but the sun came out and we were able to photograph each of the kids in their element and have fun doing some one on one sessions. We went out as a family that evening to the local football field since Gregg was a punter back in the day. We took pictures of everyone having fun together before doing some more formal family portraits. The kids went over to the playground so I could get a few shots with just Gregg and Susan. It can get emotional during sessions, but that's when the love comes pouring out and it's just beautiful.
People always ask me how I can do what I do - and it's photographing people like Gregg & Susan and their family that make it easy. Sure, the reason why we are all coming together sucks so badly, but to see the love, bravery, and courage to keep fighting is inspiring. And I know these photos can make a difference and they will help make things a little better. As with most hard things in life, we treated ourselves to ice cream after our session :) That night, we had a bonfire where Susan's brother joined us and then it was time for me to go home the next day.
I was so grateful the cheapest flights allowed me to stay an entire weekend with this incredible family. The hardest part about my job is falling in love with the families I travel to photograph and then having to go back home so far away. I would be lying if I told you I don't miss hanging out with Nicolette and her family in CT, Andrea and her sons in NY, Kim & his girls in CA, and more. I can only hope our paths will cross again.


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Renowned fan artist Boss Logic has imagined what Titans' Alan Ritchson might look like as Hawk. Hardened DC fans will know that Hawk is the superhero identity of Hank Hall, who gains super strength, unlimited stamina and enhanced agility when danger strikes, but needs his partner Dove to keep his violent tendencies in check.
Ritchson, who previously played Aquaman on The CW's Smallville, has now officially nabbed the heroic role of Hawk in DC's live-action Teen Titans show, Titans. He joins a fresh-faced cast that includes Minka Kelly as Dove, Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson aka Nightwing, Teagan Croft as Raven, and Anna Diop as Starfire, Apparently, a Hawk and Dove spinoff series for Ritchson and Kelly is already being discussed.
Related: What Brenton Thwaites Could Look Like as Nightwing
And now, as fans wait patiently for DC to release some official images from Titans, Boss Logic has stepped up to offer his take on what Ritchson will look like in the role of Hawk. With a costume design that harks back to the comics, spliced together with an image of Ritchson, this Twitter post offers a decent approximation of what Ritchson's Hawk might end up looking like on screen:
Whipped up a quick @alanritchson Hawk since he has been cast for #titans congrats man, sadly this means no Shazam ? pic.twitter.com/qLzm0sbkMM
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) September 8, 2017
Of course, it remains to be seen if Titans will actually embrace classic costumes like this, or whether the show will go down the 'everything is leather' route that other superhero properties have opted for. It's likewise unclear at this stage whether Titans will steer close to the stylistic path set out by DC's interconnected The CW shows (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl and Legends of Tomorrow). Given that The CW isn't involved with Titans, which will air exclusively online through a new DC streaming platform, all bets are off regarding the look and feel of the show.
However, if something works, why would DC change it? You could argue that, given the smash-hit nature of all the existing DC TV shows, the powers-that-be wouldn't be interested in trying anything drastically different here. Hopefully, that isn't the case, and this new DC streaming service will be able to offer some fresh new ideas and styles.
Speaking of other DC franchises, Ritchson's casting in Titans probably rules him out for a role in Shazam, as Boss Logic points out. Ritchson had previously expressed an interest in the lead heroic role in that DC movie, but has ended up back in DC's TV branch instead. He should be able to do fine work in Titans, though, as this young group of heroes goes up against the villainous Acolyte. It should be a fun ride.
Titans begins streaming through DC's digital service in 2018.
Source: Boss Logic


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I have known about this new site for a couple of months and am just now getting into it. I will be adding links to my state by state link list over time. It is quite a project as there are 600 titles. At the time of publication of this article the collection contains 15,401 issues comprising total 465,191 pages.
From the Independent Voices website - "An Open Access Collection of an Alternative Press":
"Independent Voices is an open access digital collection of alternative press newspapers, magazines and journals, drawn from the special collections of participating libraries. These periodicals were produced by feminists, dissident GIs, campus radicals, Native Americans, anti-war activists, Black Power advocates, Hispanics, LGBT activists, the extreme right-wing press and alternative literary magazines during the latter half of the 20th century."
Whether you are interested in searching for genealogy reasons, or for historical education - it is fascinating reading.
Check it out at Independent Voices


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Cruising is the latest vacation fad, and many people are choosing to spend their time away from home on a cruise ship. There are many reasons why you might consider a cruise more desirable compared to any other type of vacation:
A cruise ticket is pretty much all-inclusive. It includes a room to stay in, all-you-can-eat food, and entertainment. People enjoy this aspect of cruising because there are not a lot of surprise costs for the trip, it is easy to budget ahead of time. You will want to bring some extra spending money for extra activities such as drinks, casino, or port excursions;
Also, cruising offers a great head-ache free way to get from 1 place to the next. When you are on a cruise, you do not need to worry about the logistics of getting to your next destination, because you can just enjoy your time on the ship while the cruise staff takes care of all of the details.
The cruise lines offer a variety of activities that you can participate in while you are on board. Live music, dancing, shows, classes, and swimming are just a few. Some cruise lines even offer movie theaters, ice skating rinks, and putting courses!
Another great thing about traveling on a cruise ship is that it is a great way to strengthen relationships with family and friends, or meet new friends! Spending time with your family and friends will help you to strengthen your bonds without having to worry about the typical stressors that come with a vacation – no need to worry about keeping everyone entertained or trying to coordinate enough food or accommodations for all of the people . Also, there are a lot of social events, so you have plenty of opportunities to meet new friends if you would like!
Source by Sydnie Andrus
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From the Archives
images, videos and stories from our past
Roger was a founding member at Yale Repertory Theatre in the 60's and instead of going "west" to Hollywood, which would have been commercially profitable, he went to England! At Yale, he had the extraordinary opportunity to listen to amazingly vibrant directors including Stella Adler, Bobby Lewis, and Jonathan Miller, to experience theatre companies like the Living Theatre, the Open Theatre, and meet and work with actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company, who came to perform. When he was invited to teach in London for a summer, he leapt at the chance and directed a play by Megan Terry called "Keep Tightly Closed in a Cool Dry Place." When flags were used as bed spreads, we were promptly arrested. (England still had a censor in 1967.) Suddenly, Roger was invited to direct throughout Europe, principally at the Royal Court Theatre (London), state theatres in Denmark, Nancy Festival, Du Monde, at the Abbey Theatre, and Edinburgh Festival. The world became much smaller. The Simon Studio is a direct result of his years directing. Actors don't have to create in a room all by themselves, directors, and writers should be there too. The arts should be a common language, an inter-active experience.
Tennessee williams
Last of the Red Hot Lovers
A Streetcar Named Desire
Bard at the Lake
Henry VI, Part 2
Bard at the Lake
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Putting contemporary writers side by side with the classics, as well as matching actors with directors. The best training to help the artist grow is doing Pinter one night, or Williams, the next night a piece from Shakespeare. New works loosen the language of the classics. The continual work on the classics also gives you a discipline and through that, respect, which reinforces your respect for contemporary works.
November, 2017
Having just completed a run in Oona O'Leary's Please Go Gentle Into That Good Night at the American Theatre of Actors in Manhattan, Roger Hendricks Simon, with Blue Horse Director Lora Lee Ecobelli, brings Bard back to Arts on the Lake in Carmel, NY. Now an annual event, Bard at the Lake is composed of scenes, stories and music from plays of the world's greatest playwright woven into an evening that develops anew each time - a theatrical collage. Seeing the performers from the Simon Studio and Ms. Ecobelli's classes for the first time two years ago, Kent Highway Superintendent Richard Othmer, who participated as "Bottom" in Midsummer Night's Dream, proclaimed "These actors are serious."
SAM SHEPARD NYC Festival
(SAM SHEPARD LAB WITH SHOWCASE) Artistic Director ROGER HENDRICKS SIMON announces a new On Camera Professional Lab and Showcase for Fall 2017 (Sept./Oct.) honoring the work of the recently deceased celebrated writer SAM SHEPARD. AUDIT AUDITIONS NOW and discover the best on camera theatre and film lab in NYC! A unique mix of selected actors, directors, writers, agent/casting personnel for theatre and on camera film training and showcase of developing new work and Shakespeare since 1978!
You are cordially invited to Bard @ the Bar, in honor of William Shakespeare and THE SIMON STUDIO's 39th Anniversary
Directed by
Roger Hendricks Simon
Friday, June 30th 2017, 8:00 P.M.
16 Gramercy Park South, New York, NY
(Business casual attire required to enter the club.)
This annual SIMON STUDIO celebration event is an environmental performance collage - scenes, songs, music and dance from plays by William Shakespeare, featuring current studio members, alumni & special guests from The Players Club, film, Broadway and London stage worlds.
"... an impressive group of scenes, using every inch of the expansive room, as well as audience members, as part of the ambiance... a '60's style street theatre environment, (where) audience members wandered in and out and photographers documented the performance. Strict homage was paid to the Bard's language, with vivid, highly physicalized portrayals by all. Actors of all shapes, sizes and ages were encouraged to share their talents, eschewing the youth-oriented look of many recent Shakespearean productions. Director Roger Hendricks Simon is to be congratulated for his dedication to the inclusion of all types of talented actors, and the large, enthusiastic crowd obviously agreed."
- Off-Off Broadway Review
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WORKSHOP and PERFORMANCE
With scenes from THE GLASS MENAGERIE, SWEET BIRD OF YOUTH and NIGHT OF THE IGUANA
december, 2016
Review from www.stagebuddy.com
The renowned and industry-respected actor and teacher, Roger Hendricks Simon, brings the best of his students to the stage in his regular Simon Studio Performance Lab events. The evening featured excerpts of scenes from Shakespeare's King Lear, Othello, and Romeo and Juliet, as well as Clifford Odets' Golden Boy, John Patrick Shanley's Doubt, Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot. and Christopher Hampton's Total Eclipse. Some of Mr. Simon's famous alumni include John Lithgow, Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, James Earl Jones, and James Woods, and Mr. Simon is deserving of every accolade ever received with the proof being in the naturalistic performances by his actors. They each possessed a very clear relationship awareness, which is no doubt is a result of Mr. Simon's astute training. The students had a masterful grasp and very real understanding of the texts they were working with. They each brought their natural selves to the being of the character they were portraying with their own up-to-date mannerisms and reactions thus making the experience not only enjoyable, but accessible for an audience who might otherwise feel uncomfortable with the likes of Shakespeare. There were many stand-out performances. Robert S. Gregory as King Lear was flawless, completely embodying the role of the king, both in his power-hungry moments, and later when Lear unravels into madness. An excerpt from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet between the Nurse (Suzanne DuCharme) and Juliet (Nasreen Rahman) was a delight to watch with both actresses capturing the true essence of Shakespeare's intention for this scene giving realistic performances. New works performed included C.J. Gelfand's Assault and Battery Park, a heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship between an older New York-born-and-raised white woman (played by Gelfand) and a young black man (played by Adrain Washington) who is struggling to pay his rent. The play takes place in Battery Park as the two neighbors discuss the shocking murder of their landlord. Gelfand also directs this very relatable and commercially viable play. Orlando Dances by Peter Casanave begins with the spirit of a dead transsexual dancer, Orlando (played with magnetic perfection by Adrain Washington), reflecting on his own death, and then transitions into the difficult situation and the complicated after effects of the women he left behind. Casanave's writing is sublime and director Vincent Scott manages to create an easily accepted state between reality and fantasy. The acting is on par with the best of any off-Broadway production and is a wonderful opportunity to see excerpts of both classical and modern plays, as well as original offerings, performed in a casual environment that is both entertaining and intoxicating, and where "art" is the true star. Anyone wishing to hone their craft, or continue to nurture their acting skills, or are just simply in need of watching the highest level of acting the way it's supposed to be done, should make every effort to attend these regular Performance Lab production events at Simon Studio.
For more information visit: www.thesimonstudio.com
Images below from "Bard at the Lake," November, 2017
November, 2016
Photos and video from Bard at the Bar, June, 2015


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Here you will find community activities as sponsored by the Eiber Neighborhood Association (ENA) or other items of local interest.
West Colfax Lately
If you haven't looked at our local publication 'West Colfax Lately", you can access it online. There is a great article in the latest issue about 40 West ArtLine and also one on the history of Lakewood County Club and golf in Denver/Lakewood in general. You can find it at westcolfaxlately.org
Update on Proposed UHaul Storage Building
Hello All,
This email is being sent to the Two Creeks Neighborhood Organization, the Eiber Neighborhood Association, Uhaul affiliates, and to each neighbor who provided their email address at the October 16, 2018 neighborhood meeting for Uhauls request for a Special Use Permit at 830 Wadsworth Blvd. We hope that those of you who receive this will pass this along to anyone not included in this email (11 attendees did not provide email addresses and I am sure there are others involved who were not able to attend).
Uhaul has notified the City of Lakewood that they are still evaluating the overall project and would like to push the Planning Commission date into 2019. At this time, we do not have a specific date for the Planning Commission hearing. We wanted to send out a courtesy email so you were all well aware of the change and not confused when a notification letter is not received for the previously planned December 5th Planning Commission Hearing, as discussed at the last meeting. Once Uhaul submits their updated material we will discuss the need for another neighborhood meeting or require additional communication and schedule a Planning Commission hearing. You all will be notified when we know more information. If you would like to be removed from this email list, please let me know.
We truly appreciate your participation in the process and welcome any questions you may have.
If you have questions specific to Uhaul, please contact Tavis Larson, Marketing Company President
U-Haul of West Central Colorado, directly at 303.547.8653.
All the best,
Erin Bravo, AICP PLANNER, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT


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In The Hour of the Wolf (1968), Ingmar Bergman (with a debatably poignant cynicism) draws the viewer into the mad mind of artist Johan Borg (Max von Sydow). As with many Bergman films, the plot itself is fairly straightforward: Borg, with his pregnant wife Alma (Liv Ullmann), vacation on a remote Swedish island while he slowly loses his grip on reality.Read More
A Pinhole of Light
The next film in our "Communicating Bergman" series is his 1978 film, Autumn Sonata. Echoing back to his chamber films of the early 1960's, this film takes place over a period of one night and consists almost entirely of performances in close up of the two powerhouses, Ingrid Bergman and Liv Ullmann. These two devastatingly depict the fractured relationship between the famous concert pianist Charlotte (Bergman) and her oft-ignored daughter, Eva (Ullmann).Read More
A Medieval Fresco Worked Out in Time
By the mid 1950's Ingmar Bergman had become fairly well established and respected in the film world. The French Cahiers du Cinema critics were heavily influenced by Summer with Monika (1953) while his Shakespearean-like Smiles of a Summer Night (1955) was hailed at Cannes film festival winning the Jury Prize award. Interestingly, it was the success of the latter that convinced Bergman's producer, Carl Anders Dymling, to approve the script for The Seventh Seal (1957). For years, he had rejected it as a result of its heavy and potentially alienating subject matter. This would prove to be quite a good business decision for the Svensk Filmindustri producer as the film would go on to receive extremely high praise internationally. French New Wave director and critic Eric Rohmer called it "one of the most beautiful films ever made" while American critic, Andrew Sarris, called it an "Existential masterpiece".Read More
Bach on a Foreign Radio
One of the disappointing and unfortunate inevitabilities of being an Ingmar Bergman fan is the fact that he gets pigeonholed as nothing but "the depressing director". To be fair, his films bend towards the melancholic side of the cinematic spectrum. Despite this however, it is always confusing for me to hear this because when I think of his films I see a bright, poignant beauty rather than depression. He was a man with a complicated but deep, passionate love for humanity and it is this foundation which is necessary for such deep philosophical and psychological excavation. The contrast between light and dark is necessary to balance out and emphasize both sides: the darker the dark, the lighter the light.Read More
Introduction to a Series: "Communicating Bergman"
The influence of Ingmar Bergman is pervasive. Though perhaps first praised internationally by many French critics and filmmakers--e.g. Francois Truffaut, Jean-Luc Godard, and Eric Rohmer--his influence soon reach other international giants such as Andrei Tarkovsky, Satyajit Ray, Akira Kurosawa, and Federico Fellini. Additionally, one can find the influence in American filmmakers such as David Lynch, Ridley Scott, Francis Ford Coppola, and perhaps most explicitly Woody Allen.Read More


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Do you ever wonder why you're here?
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Two years ago, I shared my deepest secret with you - my lifelong battle with depression and anxiety. Sharing that part of my heart took an amount of courage that I never imagined I'd muster up again. But nevertheless, here I am - writing my thoughts down, hoping that hitting "publish" matters to someone.
It's been a whirlwind since I graduated from college in May 2015. While navigating through life and searching for this balance between being happy and just getting by, I experienced what everyone with depression and anxiety face: the rollercoaster.
You're happy, then you're sad, then you wonder why you're sad because everything is good and you should be happy. It's truly exhausting and completely unexplainable. I'm physically incapable of explaining it because even I don't understand why I feel the way I do sometimes.
We learned as kids that character is who you are when no one is watching, and slowly we watched "character" not matter as much anymore. With our lives plastered on the internet, there were always people watching. Always someone waiting in the corner for you slip up or make a mistake. So we guarded ourselves with the unrealistic "my life is always happy" posts that don't really give a true representation of who we are.
With our access to stuff being our greatest strength and weakness as a generation, I began to feel more and more pressure about everything - jobs, relationships, money, access, fame. My "character" no longer meant who I was when no one was watching and suddenly became who I am behind an Instagram account.
I'm here to tell you that I'm not perfect and that's ok. I feel sad and I fight the demons that a lot of us face every day. Today, I have to stop pretending that those feelings don't exist. I have to let go of this "persona" I try so desperately to create to prove to whomever for whatever reason that my life is seamless and picture-perfect. Because it's not.
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A lot of these ups and downs have led me to question why I'm even here - why I'm alive. What purpose do I serve? Am I just here to take up space and then die? These are pretty philosophical questions, I know, but they have been racing through my mind.
I hit a point a few days ago where I wanted to end it. It just didn't make sense - none of it. I'm in a place in life where things are genuinely good - I'm "living the dream" some people might say. I have a wonderful job, incredible friends, I live in a beautiful city, I have a growing online presence, and I even get to bunny sit the cutest bunny in all of the world. People comment on how dreamy it must all feel - to be doing what I want with my life. And some days it just doesn't seem like enough.
I've been really trying to get to the bottom of this. I've sort of been my own experiment for a few years now - trying to analyze what triggers make me tick and how I pull myself out of these "slumps." I'm still not sure exactly how my depression functions and why I feel bad when I do, but I had an epiphany that made me realize how to pull myself back up when I start to fall down. I want to share that with you.
Fifteen years ago - to the day - I lost my dad very suddenly. I was seven, almost eight, and I didn't know it at the time but my world completely changed. At such a young age, death is different than it is when you're older. You don't know people as well, you don't really understand what it all means. You don't think that you've formed a close enough relationship with anyone to notice that they're gone after a while. If you had peeked into my seven-year-old brain, I never thought I'd miss my dad this much 15 years later. I figured I'd miss him, of course, but he's been gone longer than I even knew him so how could it hurt so much to feel someone's absence?
Because the marks we make are far greater than we realize.
My dad impacted my life in a huge way in such a short amount of time that it made me wonder how much of an impact I could have with my own life. We all leave marks on people - it's really up to us what we do with that power. What kind of legacy are we leaving? Is it one worth remembering? Are our struggles all for nothing if we choose to give up and just end it?
I look up to a good amount of creative entrepreneurs/speakers and a lot of them have opened up about their personal stories and who they were before they were so influential. These are women and men who have inspired me to do 99% of the things I've done up to this point. Most of them have dealt with severe depression, even some contemplated or attempted suicide. This got me thinking: Where would I be without them? If only they knew the marks they've made on my life. Why don't we realize how important we are - how vital we might be in someone else's story?
That saved me - the marks. The marks that they've made, the marks a lot of you have made on me. The hope that one day I'll leave marks of my own, on someone - anyone. That I'll impact someone's story through a video or a blog post or just by being a friend. If the lows I feel can propel someone else to their own highs, it's worth it.
My heart aches for the people who don't have this realization. The ones who don't understand they will be missed when they are gone - that their lives matter to more people than they realize. That their story could change the world someday. Maybe we think it's selfish to think we're that important. But we are. We are that important.
So that's why I'm following up on that post from so long ago. I told you I wouldn't be ok every day and that was true. The internet makes it really hard to admit when things are rough. The bad days seem much worse when we have to hide them behind posts that we create a sense of false happiness. Honesty and authenticity online are important because that's what connects us to each other and makes us feel less alone.
Leave your mark. Make it genuine. Change someone's life.
I don't feel ok every day.
But I will be ok.
And you will be, too.
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It takes Courage
It takes courage to change the channel in your mind and see the positive. Sam Glenn
It takes courage to change the channel in your mind and see the positive. Sam Glenn
We face them every day, that co-worker with little quirks and an attitude that can be a big turn off or highly irritating. But, have you ever thought if you might be that person? Sometimes it is fun to take a humorous perspective on an annoying subject. The following are humorous signs that co-workers can't …
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July 26th was my official birthday but the wishes keep coming in, which has really been nice. Thank you everyone for all the birthday wishes and making turning 40 special. I started to examine my past 40 years and how to really sum "me" up at this point in my life journey.
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We Know This Song
My grandmother is, amazingly, still breathing.
She's been in hospice for days now. About a week ago, I went to visit her in her care facility, in a room she shares with a stranger. The week before, I sang to her all the hymns I could think of—the old Lutheran standbys from the green hymnal of my childhood. "I Love to Tell the Story," "Beautiful Savior," and of course, "Amazing Grace." My grandmother's father sang in the good old days of WHO radio in Des Moines, sharing the airwaves with a little-known sports announcer named Ronald Reagan. We have a recording of my great-grandfather singing in the big Lutheran church downtown. He possessed a beautiful baritone; my grandmother possessed a nearly perfect sense of pitch. I possess neither, but the rhythms of music seem to inflect and infuse every creative thing I do.
A week ago, though, I could not sing. To tell the truth, I didn't even try. I sat next to my grandmother's bed in the quiet of a Sunday evening, expecting companionable silence. And then, out of nowhere, a powerful urge filled me. All I wanted was to crawl into bed next to her, as if I was a child again. The urge was so strong, but there was no possible way I could. So I settled for an awkward leaning: clutching her hand with my head next to her body. And for a while I remained there, bent over in my chair, listening to our ragged breathing.
Every few months I lead worship for three nursing homes in town. And I can't honestly say I enjoy it. My perfectionism get the best of me. I never speak loudly enough. I'm always trying not to bump into wheelchairs while I serve communion, and frankly, it's difficult to see people physically decimated by illness and deterioration. I don't enjoy it, but I'm often grateful for it. Two weeks ago, a woman who usually sleeps through worship with her mouth wide open did something I'd never seen her do before. While we sung "The Old Rugged Cross" her mouth began to move. She knew the words. She knew the words by heart.
In and out, pause and continue, rest and rhythm. From the first heartbeat to the last, we know this music. We know this song.


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CRESSON, Pa. – The Eagles dropped both of their games against Mt. Aloysius on Wednesday, the first 7-4 and the second 13-12. The team is now 5-22 overall.
In game one, Mt. Aloysius scored a run in the bottom of the first by way of a homerun. The Eagles answered back in the third scoring a run of their own after Hunter Price (Huntingdon, Pa./Huntingdon Area) started off the inning with a double, ultimately crossing the plate after being advanced by Isaac Kline's (Everett, Pa./Bedford) single and Devyn Carper's (Altoona, Pa./Altoona Area) groundout to third.
Juniata got ahead in the fourth. Cameron Livingston (Blairsville, Pa./Blairsville) had a single and Devin McLaughlin (Monmouth Beach, NJ/Shore Regional) doubled to send him home. The Eagles scored again in the top of the sixth. Livingston was hit by a pitch to get him on first, and he proceeded to steal second to put himself in scoring position. McLaughlin doubled to send in another run for the team, putting the Eagles up 3-1.
Mt. Aloysius' bats came alive in the bottom of the sixth, scoring six runs off of five hits. Juniata rallied, scoring a run in the seventh but fell short.
McLaughlin went 2-for-3 in the game. Adam Kipp (Mt. Wolf, Pa./Northeastern), McLaughlin, and Price all had doubles. Carper had a triple.
Pitcher Jesse Beeler (Greencastle, Pa./Greencastle Antrim) gave up six hits, walked two and struck out four.
Game two went nine innings in a close battle between the two teams. In the top of the first, McLaughlin reached on an error by the right fielder, advancing him to third, and he ultimately scored on a pass ball. Mt. Aloysius fired back with one run off of two hits in the bottom of the inning, only to have the Eagles score two in the second.
Matt Innella (Commack, NY/Commack) walked to start off the inning and was advanced by Livingston's single. Kline reached on an error, advancing the two runners to second and third and Andrew Hay singled, sending in two RBIs.
Mt. Aloysius scored two of their own in the third, one in the fifth, and three in the sixth. Juniata got back on the board in the seventh. Hay walked and advanced to second on a pass ball, and Carper singled to send him around for a RBI. Chris Schreder (Lititz, Pa./Lancaster Catholic) stepped up to the plate hitting a double to send Carper home for the second run of the inning. Innella singled toward the end of the inning to put up another RBI.
The game then went into extra innings. In the eighth, the Eagles scored four runs off of two hits and one error. Mt. Aloysius put up another four on the board in a back and forth battle. Carper tripled in the ninth to send home another run, but the team could not hold Mt. Aloysius in the bottom of the inning, giving up two runs in the ninth off of three hits and an error.
Carper is now at 35 hits this season with Schreder just behind at 34.
The Eagles return to conference play on Friday at Susquehanna. Friday's game will start at 3 with Saturday's games being held at 12 and 2.


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How are things going in your marriage? Do you have people in your life you trust enough to ask you that question and that you feel comfortable enough to talk with them about it? I hope you do. We all need help, encouragement and insight.
The title of this post is incorrect language but I used it in hopes of getting your attention. It worked!
How do I mean incorrect language...simply stated: your happiness is your choice and it cannot be affected by outside forces. Happiness is a decision. We can be happy even when things around us are not going well. The point of this post however, is to help you evaluate, not if you are happy but if your marriage is healthy or headed toward a crises.
As a pastor for over 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with hundreds of married couples looking for help to make their marriage work. Just to be upfront this post is going to include a shameless plug for our nine week Marriage class titled "Marriage on the Rock". My wife Michele and I are co-teaching this class beginning January 4th at 7pm. The Class is FREE. Click on the link below to SIGNUP and purchase book. You will not need to purchase the workbook.
Now that the commercial is over lets talk about marriage. Marriages that are in crises or moving toward crises levels face common problems. Identifying and correcting these problems takes work. The kind of work many couples are unwilling to do.
With two exceptions: Marriages with Chronic Infidelity or physical Abuse. Other than those two exceptions I believe every marriage is worth saving and can be healed and restored.
-Selfishness (by one or both)
-Emotional instability (inability or unwilling to control: anger, jealousy, depression, emotional out bursts of crying, fits, silent treatment.)
-Lack of Physical and Emotional Intimacy
-Dishonesty/trust issues
-Destructive habits: Addictions
-Lack of Communication skills: ability to resolve conflict or have intimate (into me see) communication.
Some marriages are heading toward crises because of one or more of these issues and the parties to the marriage are willfully blind to the looming crisis. A marriage crises' rarely sneaks up on a couple, rather warning signs are ignored or excused. The six issues listed above are marriage destroyers. Given enough time unchecked or challenged, they will kill a marriage.
If one or more of these issues are present in your marriage it is TIME to deal a deathblow to them. If you do not they will deal a deathblow to your marriage. These issues create walls between couples. They lead to deep emotional wounds and bitterness.
GOOD NEWS... God specializes in healing broken marriages. As a pastor I have witnessed His incredible work first hand. A great starting place for marriage healing is our "Marriage on the Rock" classes. Can you give your marriage nine weeks of intense work so that you can have a lifetime together?
We believe in marriages and want to support them! God has great plans for you! With Him at the center your marriage can be more than you ever dreamed it would be.


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News of the Week: Leisure & Hospitality special
With clients in the leisure and hospitality sector, the Lightbulb Leadership Solutions team always keep an eye out for interesting news, analysis and opinion pieces from the industry. The past month has seen various developments cause a stir, such as the decision to expand London Heathrow Airport and, of course, Brexit.
We've selected some of the top stories, analysis and reports that have sparked conversation and debate in our offices.
Hospitality welcomes Government decision on Heathrow
Big Hospitality
Let's start with some good news for the hospitality sector. After years of uncertainty, it was yesterday announced that the Government has approved plans for a third runway at Heathrow. Reports have suggested that should all plans go ahead, the runway would open in 2025 and welcome up to 260,000 more flights a year, up from the current 480,000 to a total of 740,000 annually. Hospitality associations have welcomed the decision, saying it proves Britain is open to visitors and tourism, and would help drive up the country's growth, especially in light of uncertainty over the future of Brexit. However, before our friends in the hospitality and leisure industry get too excited, the decision on the runway is not final as the plans still need legal approval and there will certainly be challenges from several groups and surrounding councils. We'll be keeping a close eye on any developments.
Premier Inn tops consumer hotel chain survey
The Caterer
A huge congratulations goes out to all of the staff at Premier Inn following news the hotel has topped a survey of hotel chains for cleanliness, comfort and the standards of the bedroom and bathroom. In the survey of 4,000 Which? members, Premier Inn was recognised for offering a "first class experience" at "very competitive prices". On the flipside, Which? members found Britannia to be the hotel chain that performs the worst, describing it as "very basic" and "in need of updating". The survey found other high performing chains were Best Western, Holiday Inn, Ibis and Travelodge, whereas Ramada and Copthorne languished at the bottom with Britannia with a 55% and 60% score respectively. While these surveys can be disappointing for the chains deemed as underperforming, it provides an excellent opportunity for them to review their operations and make the necessary improvements that will position them closer to the top of the list next time.
Debate on impact of UK leaving the EU on UK tourism
British Hospitality Association
This month saw a lively and incredibly interesting debate discussing the impact of leaving the EU on tourism take place in Parliament. Nigel Huddleston MP, co-chair of the APPG for the visitor economy, called the debate at the request of the British Hospitality Association and the Campaign to Cut Tourism VAT. In the debate, Huddleston stated it was wrong to assume Brexit and the weak pound would work to bolster both domestic and inbound tourism sectors, especially when you consider more than 60% of overseas holiday visitors and in excess of 70% of business visitors to the UK last year are from the EU. Other themes discussed in the debate was the prospect of cutting VAT on tourism, which was raised by multiple MPs, as well as migration and the vital contribution of EU workers to the tourism industry. As is the case with a number of industries, there is great concern about the effects Brexit will have on business and we'll be watching to see what incentives, if any, the government offers to bolster our tourism industry.
How travel & hospitality brands can compete in an age of digital reviews
IT Pro Portal
Arguably one of the biggest changes for travel and hospitality brands over the past decade is the rise of review and comparison websites. Not only that, vast numbers of people now take to social media to talk about their holidays or hotel stays, meaning that a positive customer service experience can often make or break businesses. According to Deloitte, 81% of travel business shopping baskets are being abandoned versus 68% across other types of retail. The reason is likely to be that customers have shopped around and found a better deal, but it's also down to the brands lacking customer loyalty. This insightful article provides tips for hospitality businesses to become part of the conversation and establish strong customer connections. By taking control of the quality of customer experiences, businesses can differentiate from competitors and win the hearts of people.
And finally…
Hotel workers reveal the shocking industry secrets that will make you think twice about checking in
Daily Mail
As much as we take anonymous online contributions with a pinch of salt, we were (morbidly) intrigued by some of the answers provided on Quora to the question: "What are some things hotel staff won't tell you?" At the time of publication, there had been more than 50 responses on the thread with hotel workers coming forward to reveal some of the shocking things they've encountered and the insider knowledge they keep from guests. Some 'highlights' include encountering dead bodies, questionable cleaning practices and the ugly truth about throw pillows. Whether you consider this insider knowledge a blessing or a curse, one thing is for sure, you won't forget it the next time you check-in.
Stay tuned to our blog and social media channels for our regular news updates covering a wide range of industries. If you have any questions or want to find out more about us, please don't hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Lightbulb Leadership Solutions team today.


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Spelthorne Council warn of possible delays in payments reaching tax accounts.
Spelthorne Council is warning of possible 10 day delays in payments reaching Council tax and business rate accounts.
The authority is blaming the problem on its PayPoint provider, which has recently changed.
It says people need to allow enough time for payments to clear before their instalment is due on the 1st of each month.
Payments made outside of this time frame could result in the issue of a reminder notice.
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For starters, know that "Slough" rhymes with cow. Also know that on this Saturday, we will bring you an evening of NWOBHM-inspired American rock 'n roll at a Spaceland, a venue that is much more legitimate than we are. For those of you new to metal acronyms, NWOBHM stands for "New Wave of British Heavy Metal", and it's about as new as me. Think Diamond Head, Saxon and Motorhead. Los Angeles has been accused of breaking that wave during the mid-80s, and those charges are not unfair. But today in the city that may have caused its demise, the sound is making its revival. First we found thrash again (or it found us), and now we are going further back in time to that genre's influences, a mixture of punk and classic metal that never achieved commerical success. The headliner, SLOUGH FEG, has been grinding it out for 20 years after moving to San Francisco from nowhere Pennsylvania, and are joined by their brothers-in-arms, Chicago's BIBLE OF THE DEVIL, as the cross this half of the country on their "Parched in the Western World tour." Both are real good at what they do. You will recognize the influences - Iron Maiden and Thin Lizzy, for sure - but I don't believe you will return home thinking these guys have not added their own flavor. One used to be called the LOUD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG for a reason. The first two words were cut after they became redundant. "The usual introductory description of the 'Feg," as Aquarius Records puts it, "would include the following: eccentric, epic, riff-tastic '70s and '80s lovin' heavy metal with a twin guitar attack that owes a lot to Iron Maiden, specifically Maiden's early Di'Anno era circa Killers."
Opening the evening will be two local bands. GREEN & WOOD, who we met a few weeks ago, made us very proud Angelenos at SXSW, and will remind us all that every band we love owes it all to SABBATH. Then PROFESSOR, coming off last evening's performance in HUNTRESS as the agnostic and lovelier bastard children of MERCYFUL FATE. This will be a fun night. You might want to think taxi.
Here's the deal on tickets. The free ones are all gone. But the club made a deal with us, and we can give them a list that entitles everyone on it to $5 door tickets until the place sells out. That's half-price and Fugazi-style. There are three ways to sign up:
1) Become a confirmed guest of this event on Facebook;
2) Email firstname.lastname@example.com; or
3) Sign up at Vacation Vinyl.
Your choice.
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In English, spelling is just as important as pronunciation and grammar, because one misspelled word can make your sentence difficult to read or understand. Check out the examples below to make sure that you avoid choosing the incorrect word with the same - or similar - pronunciation.
What is rhubarb? Most Japanese people have probably never heard of it, let alone seen it. Rhubarb is a vegetable with thick red stalks and big green leaves. Unlike most other vegetables, you won't see rhubarb tossed into a salad, stir fried, or added to a soup. It is most often used in dessert recipes and has a sour taste, which is almost always sweetened with sugar.
英会話のコツ: Irregular Verbs - Past Tense
Preposition Q&A
Question: What is in your bag?
My answer: There is a foldable umbrella, a tube of chapstick, a scarf, a woolly hat, and some packs of tissues in my bag. My wallet and cell phone are also in my bag. There are a set of keys for Sunrise in the front pocket of my bag.
Question: What is on your desk?
My answer: There are many credit card receipts on my desk. There is a Falcon drawing pen, a watercolor set, and some postage stamps on the left side of my computer. There is a red lamp on the right side of my computer.
Question: What is behind your home?
My answer: There are cherry blossom trees behind my home. In the trees, there are many brown eared bulbuls. Brown eared bulbuls are cute birds that make a lot of noise. There are also many bicycles and scooters behind my home.
Question: What is in your fridge?
My answer: There is a block of cheddar cheese, a carton of soy milk, an opened bottle of champagne, and a pack of dates in my fridge. The dates are not so good. There are also three eggs, four carrots, three sweet potatoes, and four green peppers. There are three containers of homemade chicken & red pepper soup.
Question: What do you do on the Internet?
My answer: I read the news on the Internet. I buy rice, dog food, and books on Amazon. I watch animal videos and movie trailers on YouTube. I watch American TV shows on Netflix.
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General Plastics
General Plastics
General Plastics Business Department is mainly engaged in general plastics such as polytene, polypropylene etc. Its annual sales are more than 400,000 tons. The department has stable resources in Middle East, Southeast Asia, North America, South America, Europe and other regions. It has built strategic relationship and signed long-term global supply agreements with large-scale petrochemical enterprises such as EXXON, SABIC, NOVA, BP, QAPCO, PTT etc. Its domestic business is mainly in the distribution of polyolefin from Sinochem Quanzhou petrochemical Co., Ltd, and it also involves in long-term distribution of products from CNPC and CPCC.
The main products:LDPE LLDPE HDPE PP
LDPE, made in Southeast Asia and Middle East, supplied by PTT SABIC LYONDELL BASELL QAPCO TOTAL, dominated by film blowing materials, with main grades of 2426H, 2426K, 0274,0474, 4023J and 4024W etc.
LLDPE, made by Sinopec, in Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America, supplied by Sinopec Guangzhou, Sinopec Maoming, FREP and SABIC PTT EXXON NOVA.
HDPE, made by Sinopec, in Middle East, Southeast Asia and Taiwan etc., supplied by FREP, SABIC PTT EXXON, DOW and Petrochemical Commercial Company.
PP, made in Middle East, Southeast Asia and South America etc., is divided into homopolymerized PP, impact-resistant PP, transparent PP random copolymer.


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At the Vatican Nov. 5, the document was handed on to a new generation by: Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, 83, a member of the council; Swiss Cardinal Georges Cottier, 93, an expert at the council; Alain Delaunoy, 89, an expert on financial matters at the council; and Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, 90.
(Read about Bethany Welch of South Philadelphia who represented the United States at the gathering.)
In his "testimony" to the young people, Cardinal Montezemolo explained that he was not at the council, but half a world away. He was secretary of the Vatican nunciature in Japan in 1964. Just before the third session of the council began that fall, he opened a copy of the Vatican newspaper, L'Osservatore Romano, and saw a headline that Blessed Paul VI had decided to name some women as council observers.
"I remember saying to myself, 'Now women are even entering the council!'" he told the young people in a tone that did not convey complete approval. "Then I read the names and the first woman mentioned was my mother!"
The cardinal said he wrote his mother a letter congratulating her, but adding, "I don't know if I should greet you as 'dear mama' or 'your eminence' or 'most reverend excellency.'"
Amalia di Montezemolo led an Italian association, made up mostly of widows like herself, who worked with the country's military ordinary providing spiritual and material assistance to members of the military and their families. The cardinal said his mother did not speak much about her experience at the council because she felt bound to secrecy.
The Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace gathered Cardinal Montezemolo and the others as firsthand witnesses to the council and to speak specifically about the pastoral constitution, which is widely known by its Latin title "Gaudium et Spes." Their "testimony" kicked off a two-day meeting of experts in Catholic social teaching and young Catholics to discuss the ongoing relevance of the council document.
Oblate Father Andrew Small, director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States, told participants that the document presents the church's mission as healing the world's wounds through evangelization and its work for justice and peace. The mission requires recognizing the dignity and responsibility of laypeople, who are called to exercise their vocation in the world, and reading "the signs of the times" in order to respond to God's call and meet real needs.
Cardinal Arinze, who was ordained a bishop in 1965 only two weeks before the start of the council's last session, said his only contribution to "Gaudium et Spes" was "my signature at the end."
The document has had a huge influence on the church and "its vision of the world," he said. The church's concern for the real world and the concrete situation of human beings flows, as the document said, from the fact that Christ became human and lived in the world. While all are called to use their earthly lives to prepare for life in heaven, the document makes clear that Christians should not be "irrelevant citizens" of this world, but active participants in making the world a better place, Cardinal Arinze said.
"Gaudium et Spes" also emphasizes how one's temporal duties and duties as a citizen are responsibilities to one's neighbors and to God, the cardinal said. The document insists that laypeople take charge of their "specific apostolate" of bringing the Gospel to bear on politics, social life and the economy.
"Laypeople must not expect from their pastors an answer to every question that arises in matters social, political, cultural," he said. "The layperson, paying attention to the doctrine of the church and with the aid of the sacraments, takes on his distinctive role or her distinctive role."
Cardinal Cottier said the document "remains as fresh as it was 50 years ago," calling Catholics to a spirituality that looks for signs of God's presence in the world and ways to bring God's love, justice and healing to situations of confusion, poverty, injustice and conflict.
Delaunoy told the young people he sees a "remarkable continuity between St. John XXIII and Pope Francis," particularly in their "openness to the world and to seeing all people as brothers and sisters."
Perhaps the most important impact of the council, he said, was the freedom and responsibility it gave laypeople. Although not all the results have been positive, the church at the Second Vatican Council encouraged all Catholics to pray, to read Scripture, to understand church teaching and to apply it in their lives.
When he was growing up, Delaunoy said, "you had to obey before understanding or even without understanding."
Religion was more a matter of "convention than conviction," he said. Today young people are questioning and searching; those who arrive at faith, Delaunoy said, will be better Christians and more able to help the world around them.
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Autumn Trophy Announcement, Entry, Music and PPC forms – Updated/in Competitions, General News /by Eme Ash
2017 Autumn Trophy Announcement, Entry forms must be accompanied by payment, music, music form, and PPC to be accepted.
2017 Autumn Trophy Announcement [PDF 146KB]
2017 Autumn Trophy Entry Form [PDF 155KB]
2017 Autumn Trophy Music Form [PDF 89KB]
2017 Autumn Trophy ACTISA PPC [PDF 50KB]
2017 Autumn Trophy Schedule Overview [PDF 12KB]
See Autumn Trophy Page for details about this Event and Previous Results
All Aussie Skate Results for 2016 and 2017 now available/in Aussie Skate Tests, General News /by Greg Ash
Head to Aussie Skate Test Results page for details
Please advise email@example.com of any errors or ommissions
Further Information on Autumn Development Workshop/in General News /by Greg Ash
Hi Skaters
Thank you for your expression of interest for the Autumn Development Workshop.
ACTISA are very pleased to advise we have had an overwhelming response and we will now be offering two separate workshops to accommodate.
For all Aussie skate levels and Adult skaters (all Adult levels), we will be offering the Autumn Development workshop on Saturday 25th March from 3pm to 6.20pm. The cost is $50.00 per skater.
For levels Preliminary to Senior IJS levels , we are pleased to offer a Winter Development workshop on Saturday 17th June 2017 from 12.15pm to approx. 2pm. These times will be confirmed closer to the date. The approx. cost will be $50.00 per skater.
Please find attached (below), links to the announcement and registration forms for the Autumn Development workshop. Please read the announcement carefully and note the details of the event and the instructions for submitting your registration form.
The skater list for the Autumn Development workshop, announcement and registration form will be displayed on the ACTISA noticeboard at the rink.
The skater list for the Winter Development workshop will displayed on the ACTISA noticeboard and the announcement and registration will be available shortly.
Coaches, please note, if your skater is listed as a EOI, but not on the email list, please let them know to collect an announcement and registration form from the rink.
Please note, to participate in ACTISA Development Workshops you must be a current 2017 ACTISA financial member. If you are not a current member please contact Dr Greg Ash firstname.lastname@example.com to renew your membership.
If you require further information regarding either workshop please contact me at firstname.lastname@example.com
Yours in skating
Susie Raymond
ACTISA Competition Convener Volunteer
ACTISA 2017 Autumn Development Workshop Announcement
Vote 1 : Tanisha/in General News /by Greg Ash
Our 2016 ACT Intermediate Ladies Champion, Tanisha Jory, has been nominated for the Inaugural CBR Sports Awards.
Tanisha is an excellent role model for our up and coming skaters with her lovely personality, strong training commitment, great approach to competitions, excellent attitude on and off the ice and especially her inclusiveness towards skaters at all levels.
This is a very exciting opportunity for Tanisha and we need the skating community (all ice sports, actually) from far and wide to get behind her nomination and vote at: http://cbrsportawards.com.au
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5 Simple Steps You Can Take to Avoid Germs at the Holidays
Spending time with others brings a lot of joy during the holiday season, but it can also bring germs along the way. Parties, travel and shopping all include risks of picking up an illness from someone else nearby. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our … Read More


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Below are variations of each photo that was sent over.
The Art Direction behind the photos was to create a vision that can encompass everything which includes current brand direction, as well as possible future thoughts and emblem placement.
From this I concluded, the light leaks really work with the brand, I tried many different color palettes and I think it can be used to evoke emotion or just clean visuals for customers. I was able to create various cuts from one photo that can serve for many purpose such advertising, social promotion, billboard, postcards, etc.
I think moving forward more placement of logo as well as text or even quotes would be something we can start to incorporate right away.
I also tried to incorporate moving images which you can see below, I used an effect called Parallax theme which enables me to make a still image move, this is something I am looking to incorporate down the line, below is just a snippet of what it could be.
As far as color I really like the contrast of the logo and using warmer colors, enhancing the sharpness and richness of each photo.
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The Queen beast on any beat drops a fire freestyle today on Instagram, Brittney Taylor kindly let's the rap vixens know that their time is up and she's back for the kill. Social media socialites all go crazy when Raptress drops the bars, she is rumored to be on next season of LHHNY dropping October 30th!!!! Will she be the next artist to break big on LHHNY besides CardiB ??
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I can't believe I am finally sitting down to write this post. Ever since I was a little girl I have always dreamt of having a husband. You read that right. I dreamt of the husband, not the wedding. I'll admit that some parts of a wedding I have always dreamt of. I have always been a romantic, watching all those mushy gushy movies on hallmark about someone falling in love with their Mr. Forever. I wanted that, a partner that would stick by me through the good and the bad forever. Someone I could build traditions with and a family. When I thought about the perfect love stroy, I always imagined meeting him in college or after, at a social event. My reality wasn't anything I expected and becasue of that, it was so much more of a gift from God.
Kolby and I went to high school together. You would have to ask him when we officially met. I remember seeing him in the halls, he hung out in the same cirlce as I did but we didn't talk to each other much. To me, he was alwasy the good looking baseball player who just so happend to be into fighting fires. One of those guys you have to say the first and last name of. He's still that guy to me, but now he is so much more. Skip ahead a few years later. Kolby is working construction while I am a college student who took some soul searching time after ending a bad relationship #truth.
I was on a soul searching journey that went deep. I pourced my heart into God and he listened. If you ever ask me how I know God is real, I'll tell you this same story. One night I was praying and I asked God not to send any man my way until it was the one I would marry. I knew as soon as I prayed that, that I would be tested from this world. I was tested but nothing happened. Not until Kolby came along. It took two weeks from that prayer until God brought my Mr. Forever into my life again.
I sat in my aunts house, who I was house sitting for. Taking a deep breath, I hit 'log in' for the first time in months. I took a break from social meida to give myself time to soul search and not be distracted. I felt lead by God to login. At first I thought it was just a notificaton about one of the many pages I follow, until I realized it was a mesage sent that day. Clicking on it I was surpirsed to see it was from Kolby. It took me reading his message twice and waiting two minutes to finally respond. I was shocked, by this point we had not talked for a couple years. To this day I still have that very first message, along with many more after that.
While a lot has happened in the years we have been together one thing has never changed, our love for each other. We knew how strong our love was then and is to this day.
While a lot has happened in the years we have been together one thing has never changed, our love for each other. We knew how strong our love was then and is to this day.
Since then we have had so many memories and adventures together. I would not have wanted to share them with anyone else. He is the one I always choose to have by my side, experiencing life with me. Our wedding day has come and passed and I have to say it was perfect to me. Some things went wrong, and some did not even happen. Our day was perfectly ours and that was the biggest gift we were given.
It is to him that I dedicate this post to, in honor of finally saying 'I do'.
📸: Kenzee Anders


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Healthier Squash Casserole/
- 4 tablespoons of I can't believe it's not butter
- 4 cups sliced yellow squash
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup grated low fat cheddar cheese
- 1 cup skim milk
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 sleeve whole wheat Ritz crackers
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet or saute pan over medium-low heat. Add squash and onions and cook until tender.
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Patricia Tran at (202) 482-1503 or Mahnaz Khan at (202) 482-0914; AD/CVD Operations, Office 1, Import Administration, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230.End Further Info End Preamble Start Supplemental Information
On January 29, 2010, the Department of Commerce ("Department") published a notice of initiation of administrative review of the antidumping duty order on certain cased pencils from the People's Republic of China, covering the period December 1, 2008 through November 30, 2009. See Initiation of Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Administrative Reviews, Requests for Revocation in Part, and Deferral of Initiation of Administrative Review, 75 FR 4770 (January 29, 2010). The current deadline for the preliminary results of this administrative review is September 9, 2010.[1]
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Section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended ("the Act"), requires the Department to issue the preliminary results of an administrative review within 245 days after the last day of the anniversary month of an order for which a review is requested and the final results of review within 120 days after the date on which the preliminary results are published. If it is not practicable to complete the review within the time period, section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act allows the Department to extend these deadlines to a maximum of 365 days and 180 days, respectively.
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The Department requires additional time to review and analyze the sales and factors of production responses in this administrative review. The Department has also found the need to issue additional supplemental questionnaires to respondents in this review. Moreover, the Department requires additional time to analyze complex issues related to Start Printed Page 54090surrogate value selections. Thus, it is not practicable to complete this review within the originally anticipated time limit (i.e., by September 9, 2010). Therefore, the Department is extending the time limit for completion of the preliminary results by 120 days to not later than January 7, 2011, in accordance with section 751(a)(3)(A) of the Act.
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Flydubai, Dubai's low cost airline, has signed an agreement with technology provider Mercator to use its cargo solution, SkyChain, as well as revenue accounting services, using RAPID, to process and account for cargo transactions.
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by Thomas Behrens - 5/9/2017
Wonderful garage reminds me of the good old service stations very reasonable prices and great work. I do my own work on my vehicles accept difficult things like frontend alignments which I just had them do. In and out no time at all.
by John Chase - 4/4/2017
I almost never write reviews, but in this case I felt that I needed to. I brought my 2000 Toyota Sienna van in for complete repairs on: electrical system, driver side window motor replacement, driver side sliding door (the cable was cut, locking mechanism destroyed), passenger auto sliding door didn't work & lock wasn't working either,stereo stopped working (wasn't broke),hazard button was pushed inside the dash, Windows stopped working, there was literally a mountain of garbage in it (from my 2 sons & their friend),new Goodyear tires were bad (one blew last time I drove it in 2014 & it looked like it was in an industrial shredder) and all of them kept going in and having them re-sealed as the Goodyear dealer said it was just rim leaks, they put on all new Hankook tires, it was a disaster ! I didn't have anyone that could drive me there and they picked the van up (actually towed it in as the front tires were flat. I asked them to "Fix Everything"! Normally saying that to a repair shop is unthinkable for fear of being financially cleaned out. ?? There was even more, but I can't remember it all. Anyway, they finished it today & came and picked me up as I didn't have a ride. I paid the bill and can't tell you how unbelievable Reasonable the cost to "fix everything" was !!! Nothing short of amazing. The vehicle runs like it did 17 years ago. No exaggeration! I drove home playing with all the windows, stereo, etc,. Upon getting home I played with all the locks, the remote sliding passenger door, the sliding driver side door, the hazard light, etc, & what was truly unexpected and downright shocking, was that when I opened the driver side sliding door from outside, I noticed that ALL the garbage was GONE !!! There was a very small neat pile of school books & my vehicle 1st aid kit stacked on the passenger seat behind the front passenger seat (it has 6 seats in total). I'm 52 years old and was born and raised in Chicago & it's outlying Suburbs. I moved to Union Grove, WI when my second child was born & built the house that I've been living in for 20 years this June. I have been "around the block" more than a few times & ALWAYS felt screwed & dissatisfied and usually end up bringing my vehicles back in to fix it right. Many times it costs more money to fix it right & Even more often I've had to bring it to another mechanic to fix what I already paid another to fix it & refix it. This experience was more than Exceptional! Way More! I will ALWAYS bring ALL of my vehicles to Kastenson for ANY & ALL of my Vehicle Repair needs! I Highly Recommend them & would give them more than 5 Stars if I could. The People, the Service (customer),the Communication,Quality & Thoroughness of the Work, the Time frame in which it took to fix everything,& the Cost was ALL Outstanding! I'm probably forgetting something, but if there is something I forgot to mention just know that Everything was the Best it could possibly be and so much more than Expected! To Everyone at Kastenson,Thank You So Very Much! Customer for life! Testimonial written by John Chase on this site.
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Kastenson Auto is a very fair, accommodating business with great prices and superior service. I never hesitate to bring both my vehicles here whether it's a major problem, nail in my tire, or emissions test that I need. You have have built a wonderful business and I will continue to come here as long as I am in the area! Testimonial written by Lee Hall on this site.
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by Anonymous - 2/28/2017
Had the pleasure of going to Kastenson Auto Service today to get an emission test done on my car. Very pleasant place and was very pleased with the clean entrance and waiting area. Dan took care of me right away and I was onto my next adventure. I would definitely go there if I was in need of any automotive work. Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
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Great group of guys! I brought my lifted truck in for a alignment and for a more than reasonable price and super fast , high quality job my truck drives better than ever. Wish I would have known about this shop before I dealt with other incompetent auto shops in the area. These guys will from now on be getting my business. I recommend this shop to anyone looking for a high quality professional job at a reasonable price.
by Anonymous - 9/21/2016
After many setbacks, (through no fault of their own), they did exactly what they said they were going to do. Dan was very nice and patient and worked with me all the way until the end and I appreciate that. I'm sure he was being modest but I know the job was a pain but I appreciate him sticking with it and seeing it through. I would recommend them to anyone looking for great quality service at an affordable price. I went to two other places before I was told about Kastenson Auto and was relieved to know that I could buy the parts and bring it to them to install, which saved us a lot of money. Thank you so much Dan and everyone at Kestenson Auto! You have a life long customer now! Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
by Anonymous - 7/29/2016
I used to go go to the places that I bought the vehicles. Having known Dan for years and his family name, I thankfully gave him a try. I'm so glad I did. Dan and his crew have done quite a few different tasks for my vehicles. He has beat quotes from the big dealers by hundreds of dollars. Dan's an honest, hard working young man that deserves a chance at your business. He earned mine. Bill Grise' Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
by Jenn R. - 7/12/2016
Dan and his crew are great! We have taken our vehicles there for major repairs and simple oil changes. If we are in need of our vehicle in a time frame Dan does his best to get us in. Also, and most importantly, they know their limitations and when to refer out to a specialist for more in depth repairs. I will return the Kastenson again and again! It's great to have such a good local mechanic!
by Anonymous - 6/23/2016
Ive come here for years, wouldn't go anywhere else! They are always honest about the work that needs to be done and the prices can't be beat. Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site
by Anonymous - 6/8/2016
My Mom who is 86 years old had a flat tire about a block away and Craig came and helped us very quickly and very reasonably priced. Thank you so much! Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
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I have appreciated Kastenson's superior repair service. They know that customer satisfaction is number one. They are very knowledgable, affordable and fair. Also, the new remodel looks great. Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
by Garrett Pfarr - 6/3/2016
Dan and his team are honest and thorough, fast and affordable. I've have had several repairs that they were able to do in one day and they even helped solve my emissions issue when I was led astray by the auto parts store. They have my vote for the best mechanics in Union Grove.
by Anonymous - 5/9/2016
It is not easy for me to find a garage I trust with my vehicles. Although I had an issue with the part ordered, the manager/owner was more than willing to see that the job was done to my satisfaction. Fair price and great service. 2008 Dodge Ram Outer Tie Rod Ends. Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
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It is not easy for me to find a garage I trust with my vehicles. Although I had a minor issue with the part ordered, the manager/owner was more than willing to see that the job was done to my satisfaction. Fair price and great service. 2008 Dodge Ram Outer Tie Rod Ends.
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excellent work, great service and fair pricing. Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.
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These are honest, hard working folks that never try to sell you service that isn't needed. I have taken my cars there for several years and have never been disappointed.
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Good service, reliable, fair pricing, and honest. Good turnaround time.
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They always do a great job, don't over charge me, and are honest, as a women I appreciate that so much. Only place I will ever take my vehicles.
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Annual Waitangi Lunch/
The Waitangi Lunch commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi on 6th February 1840 between representatives of the British crown and various chiefs of the Maori people of New Zealand and this date is now commemorated as New Zealand's National Day. As a result of the signing of the Treaty, New Zealand became a British colony and the Maori people gained the rights of British subjects. The Treaty was eventually signed by over 500 Maori chiefs from the North Island but the English and Māori versions of the Treaty differed significantly, so there is no consensus as to exactly what was agreed, which continues to be a source of some grievance on the part of the Maori people to this day.
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Non-Profit Christian Men's ministry. Ministry to men to allow men to become who God made them to be. Assisting men in their daily life's battles against pornography, drugs, alcohol and gambling
Mission Statement: To bring men closer to Christ by establishing a deeper, more meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ".
Men were born with 3 desires, A Battle to Fight, An Adventure to Live, and a Beauty to Rescue (from Ransomed Heart Ministries).
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Floral Blessed Sticky Note Box Set
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Stick it to the boring office accessories -- you want style and flair. Now, you can have it with Floral Blessed Sticky Note Box Set! This set includes two sizes of sticky notes in five unique and colorful designs featuring colored backgrounds with floral accents and gold script. Add a little color and style to your everyday routine.
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