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Much of his writing in later years focused on his extreme Anti-Zionism and his fights with other Rabbis of his day. He devoted a book attacking Rabbi Moshe Feinstein and several against Rav Henkin. At least 3 of his books were determined by scholars to be forgeries. The Lubavitcher Rebbe in his Iggerot (באגרות קודש, חלק י"ט איגרת ז'קעא) wrote that letters that Bloch ascribed to the Rogotchover were forgeries . In 1981 Shmuel Weingarten penned a book titled מכתבים מזויפים נגד הציונות proving that Bloch forged numerous Anti-Zionist letters by prominent rabbis to bolster his opinions.
I recently acquired a large collection of letters from his archive, containing approx. 300 documents. Aside from much interesting content, the letters as a whole aid in the understanding of what appears to be a broken, confused man, rather than the self-righteous man which his books sought to present him as. In addition to the collection I acquired, another part of his archive is currently housed in the Leo Baeck institute and can be viewed online here.
Amongst the letters, we find Bloch fighting with Rabbi Dr, Shimon Federbush, forging a strange friendship with Rabbi Dr. Stephen S. Wise, debating his anti-Zionism and complaining about life in general. We also come across an audacious request from Dr. Samuel Belkin for an honorary degree, and correspondence with the likes of R. David Zvi Hoffman, Prof. Alexander Marx, R. Reuven Margolies and Prof. Ezekiel Kaufmann. Of note is the request he received for evidence of letters of the Sfas Emes he quotes, which the family of the Sfas Emes had no other knowledge of.
Below are a few sample letters from the collection of interest:
|Letter to Bloch by Alexander Marx
|Rabbi Stephen S. Wise, responding to a birthday greeting sent by Bloch. Wise was a Reform rabbi, and Zionist leader, a very unusual "friendship" for Bloch
|This letter and the following one document the attempts of the fierce Anti-Zionist Bloch requesting assistance in making Aliyah
|A letter addressed to Bloch by the Israel Broadcasting Authority in reference to Bloch's lost manuscripts of his writings. Notice was made of his lost manuscripts in all the daily papers and no response was received.
|Letter by R. David Zvi Hoffman to Bloch
|An acquaintance of Bloch, N. Mandel apologizing that he could not make a visit to Bloch's home, as this summer, him and his wife were too weak to go leave the home and their air condition served as their vacation.
|Letter by Rabbi Yaakov Avigdor of Mexico City
|Lengthy letter sent to Bloch by Mossad Harav Kook in reference to Bloch's bitter fight with Dr Shimon Federbush. Bloch later published an entire book devoted to his fight with Federbush titled משא פדרבוש. Bloch claimed to have edited and put together the entire work and prepared it for printing, and gave it over to Federbush. When it was printed, Federbush's name appeared on the title page, while Bloch received no recognition at all.
|Letter by Reuven Margolies to Bloch
|Rabbi Yoel Beer of Sao Paulo, Brazil, comforting Bloch telling him that all his troubles with Federbush etc. will clearly atone for his sins..
|Letter by Alexander Marx to Bloch
|In response to Bloch's request in finding a copy of Federbush's work, Eliyahu Sternbuch of Bnei Brak denounces Bloch for having anything to do with Federbush, who apparently "abandoned his Judaism"..
|An acquaintance from Israel requesting help in contacting his brother in New York who refuses to respond to his letters and apparently abandoned his faith
|Response from Prof. Yehezkel Kaufmann to Bloch
|In response to Bloch's criticism, the author of this letter gives Bloch a response to his critique of Zionism and his assertion that it is forbidden to live in the holy land
|Letter with Divre Torah written by Rabbi Yaakov Meskin
|The letter to Bloch in אגרות קודש discussing the authenticity of the Rogotchover Letters that Bloch published in his דובב שפתי ישנים


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Active Directory is a critical component in most distributed and hybrid cloud environments. The foundation for Office 365 deployment is identity, so whether you're using simple cloud IDs or synchronized IDs connected to your local Active Directory environment, you must provide a login for each user. Azure Active Directory is what's used by Office 365 to provide access to services. Each user is unique in Azure AD, and you can't synchronize a single user into multiple tenancies using Microsoft's supported methods. So, when you throw in multiple tenants for your Office 365 environment, several roadblocks can present themselves.
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Animal stories spark the most talk
Forums are few and far between in Chesapeake Country. Like the forum of ancient Rome and town squares of cities around the world, Annapolis City Dock is a natural. It's also a work in progress, with vision evolving and conflict between people and parking seeking resolution.
This week read how each in our different ways, gets back to the water
The water is calling, and throughout Chesapeake Country we hear and answer.
With the windows open for the first time this spring, I woke to watermen's voices rising uphill through cherry blossoms. Crabbers Steve Smith and Billy Scerbo, both at the job for decades, lifted bright red and yellow unfouled pots onto their trucks, joking their way into the new season.
Bay Weekly tells you their stories
Chesapeake Country has so many denizens, and each has a story. Those stories flood into Bay Weekly. Nowadays most come to us by email, though personal visit, phone, fax, the postal service still add to the flow. Writers with open eyes and noses for news alert us to still more. Our advertising team adds to the volume, bringing us news of the many businesses of Chesapeake Country.
Spring Home and Garden Strategies could change our lives
I welcome the annual return of Bay Weekly's Spring Home and Garden Strategies.
In this guide, home and garden professionals give us just the sort of expert advice we do-it-yourselfers don't know — and don't even know we need to know. We've designed it in a handy pull-out-and-keep format so you can use if for months to come.
Dress warmly to explore our shared history
With spring and winter still grappling in their annual wrestling match, I'm hoping the gentler season will gain the upper hand with its official arrival at 7:02am March 20.
Grading the Bay's health and Maryland's congressional delegation
Sister Ignatius enters her final week at Bay Theatre Company, but Sisters Alphonse, Clotilda and Extrema cast an eternal shadow in my memory. I suspect it's the image of numbers inked in their neat hands that makes me to this day averse to report cards.
This week, the lion is winning
I'm stuck here in the middle with you. In this season of uncertainty, the good company is welcome.
Supposedly Gerry Rafferty and Joe Egan were stuck in the middle of record negotiations when they wrote those lyrics, recorded by their band Stealers Wheel in 1972.
They could have been writing about March, the month that bears the double character of lion and lamb.
Here's to Magic Weisner, Laura Neuman and the power of possibility
The Odd Chance
In 2002, a Maryland dark horse named Magic Weisner came within a half-length of stealing the Preakness Stakes from front runner War Emblem. Local small-scale trainer Nancy Alberts believed in Magic, who she named for the vet who saved the magically resilient foal's life. That horse could run.
Cheering with the rest of Maryland, I followed the story to Laurel Racetrack, where I interviewed Alberts and Magic.
As Anne Arundel replaces a flawed county executive, it's time to rethink how we hire our top leaders
On a scale starting with your favorite Valentine chocolate and dropping to a shot of syrupy cough medicine, where would you rank county government?
Most of us, I fear, don't place it in a heart-shaped satin box.
Certainly not many of us who live in Anne Arundel County, which is one of eight of Maryland's 23 counties governed by an executive.
With Black History Month, remember that the Civil Rights movement swept America on television
With only 28 days, February has to hurry.
Even more so on the Bay Weekly calendar, where our shortest month gets a late start this year. With January packed full of five Thursdays, our first paper of the month comes to you on February 7. So we're already late for Groundhog's Day, when Punxsutawney Phil and Chesapeake Chuck pop up to predict spring.
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So I was wondering what to do my next blog post on and decided rather than doing a review like usual, I'd switch it up a little bit. I am constantly watching videos and reading blog posts on different beauty products and have a list as long as my arm on what new beauty products I want, so I thought I'd share it with you guys!
Kathleen Lights Morphe Palette
Photo cred: Kathleen Lights Instagram
I have always been impressed with Kathleen Lights collaborations (I own basically everything she's ever bought out) but I sadly haven't got her Morphe palette. As soon as I saw this palette I knew I needed it, but when I heard no UK websites would be stocking it and I'd have to pay loads for Morphe shipping and import taxes from their website… I had to second guess it. The palette itself is only $14.99 so if you're from the US it seems totally worth it. I mean look at how pigmented they are and the colour range… ugh. Still number 1 on my wish list and probably will be for a while.
$14.99: buy here
Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara
Photo cred: Too Faced Instagram
I have heard sooo much good stuff about this mascara and the wand on it just looks amazing. I love Too Faced as a brand and would love to try this mascara out. However, my favourite mascara at the moment only costs $9 (The CoverGirl LashBlast, soo good) so I can't really justify paying £19 for this one! Maybe when I run out of my CoverGirl stash (yes I have a stash).
£19: buy here
Estée Lauder Liquid Lip Potion
Photo cred: Estee Lauder UK Instagram
A while back I was taking a look at the Estee Lauder counter at Debenhams and came across these liquid lipsticks. If you can't tell from my blog already, I love liquid lipsticks (see here for proof), so every liquid lipstick I find I just pretty much want. The lady in the store suggested I try a particular colour and she applied it to my lips, and I fell in love. A few months down the line and I don't remember the shade and CANNOT find it. So when I do I will definitely be purchasing this.
£20: buy here
KL Polish
Photo cred: Kathleen Lights Instagram
Okay so I know I already have one Kathleen product on my wish list but this is an exception, because the first was a collab and this isn't… right. I love nail polish and the formula of these are meant to be amazing, apparently lasting ages. The shades are so amazing, I pretty much want them all. The brush size looks perfect and for $8.50 they definitely seem worth it. I reaally wish they shipped to the UK, but fingers crossed they will soon!
$8.50: buy here
Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick
Photo cred: Bobbi Brown UK Instagram
I've wanted to try this for the longest time but just haven't got round to it, I mean I have a stupid amount of face highlighters (check out my top 8 highlighters post here) but I have read so much good stuff about the Bobbi Shimmer Brick. They just look so aesthetically pleasing and I really want to try one.
£34: buy here
Ofra Vintage Vineyard Collection
Photo cred: Ofra Instagram
I love the look of the Ofra Vintage Vineyard collection, especially the shades Tuscany and Napa Valley. I've tried the Ofra liquid lipsticks before and I do really like the formula, although they're not my favourite. But these colours are just beaut so they're definitely on my wish list.
Individually $19 or Set $47.90 here
Kylie Cosmetics Royal Peach Palette
Photo cred: Kylie Cosmetics Instagram
I already have the Burgundy Kyshadow Palette (read my review here) and love most of the formulas and shades. So when I saw this palette, with more shades and a mirror I was instantly interested. I personally don't like the eyes on the front of this palette, think it looks cheap and eh but the inside of the palette is beautiful. This palette relaunched recently and I can't wait to get my hands on it soon perhaps.
$45, buy here
So what's on your beauty wish list? Comment below!


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Oskar Blues Ten Fidy
Oskar Blues is on a mission to improve the reputation of canned beers. Simply put, they are releasing some of the best brews around as part of the "canned beer apocalypse." There are many reasons to prefer cans to glass, plastic, or paper bottles: more protection against light, less chance of breakage, and less environmental impact, to list a few. The most compelling part of the Oskar Blues experience is simply the joy and novelty of drinking top-shelf beers from a can.
Ten Fidy pours like ultra-dark motor oil. If Ten Fidy wanted to, it could lubricate your engine. In case you've never seen motor oil, here is a picture:
This is a straight-forward, no holds-barred dark beer delight. There are no distractions, subtexts, or gimmicks here, just a rugged imperial stout that stands and delivers. With a case of Ten Fidy at hand, your engine will not overheat.
With any luck, these will be showing up in soda machines nationwide.
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Hope you have the 3rd Wednesday bookmarked...
Join us this Wednesday (Apr 15) for the monthly Alumni Mixer at Abbey Road. We have a special deal lined up: 100 RMB for 4 drinks, offering red, white, beer, and cocktails!
Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Location: Abbey Road (3 Taojiang Rd, near Fenyang Rd)
Admission: Free (Drink deal: 4 drinks for 100 RMB)


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Lucy in the Sky
There's a point at which this joke stops being funny and turns sad, and it's very early in its over two hours runtime.
There's a point at which this joke stops being funny and turns sad, and it's very early in its over two hours runtime.
The fact that Midnight Traveler even exists is a bit of a miracle.
Roger Ebert on James Ivory's "Howards End".
"The Ballad of Narayama" is a Japanese film of great beauty and elegant artifice, telling a story of startling cruelty. What a space it opens…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
An article about the 4K restoration of George T. Nierenberg's "Say Amen, Somebody" currently receiving a limited theatrical release.
An article about the second annual Ebert Symposium, "Creating an Inclusive Cinema and Media Ecosystem," scheduled for Friday, September 27th at the University of Illinois…
A reappreciation of a Billy Wilder classic.
FFC Seongyong Cho looks back at Alan J. Pakula's twisty thriller Presumed Innocent.
An interview with producer Liz Trubridge and actors Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael about Downton Abbey.
A hub for all of our content from the 2019 Venice Film Festival.
Two of the key words in "Buster" are spoken softly, almost as an aside, and might be easy to miss. Spoken by one criminal to another, they are "No shooters!" A "shooter" is Cockney slang for a gun, and the words come during the preparations for the crime that came to be known as the Great Train Robbery. The fact that Britain's crime of the century was carried out by unarmed men has contributed to its place in folklore, and helps to set the mood for this almost elegaic crime story.
The Royal Mail train from London to Glascow was stopped and robbed on the night of Aug. 8, 1963, by a group of 15 men who took loot that would be valued today at $35 million. The crime has inspired several earlier movies, notably "Robbery" (1967), a superior thriller starring Stanley Baker. All of the men were eventually captured except for one, Ronnie Biggs, who now enjoys a life of exile in Brazil.
"Buster" tells the story of one of the more obscure Great Train Robbers, Ronnie "Buster" Edwards, who was safely in exile in Mexico but came back home to face the music because he missed his wife. The movie is a love story.
"Buster," like "Robbery," opens with the logistics of the robbery. But it sees it almost entirely through the eyes of Buster Edwards, who lives with his wife, June, and their little daughter in a flat that rents for three pounds a week. June would like them to have a nice bungalow of their own, but Buster doesn't have the money. "You could always borrow it from a bank" she suggests. "That's what I do for a living," he says. "I meant legally," she says.
Buster is played with surprising effectiveness by rock star Phil Collins, who looks and sounds like a gentler Bob Hoskins. In the movie's opening sequence, he throws a garbage can through the window of a clothing store in order to steal a mannequin that is wearing a suit he fancies. This seems like a reckless act, but Buster seems to believe he is protected by a cloak of invulnerability. As his wife (Julie Walters) tells her mother, he's led a life of crime and only served two weeks in jail.
Yes, but he's never felt the heat the way it comes down after the Great Train Robbery. The papers are full of the crime, and the conservative government of the day, still smarting from the Profumo affair, is eager to bring the robbers to justice. Buster and June go into hiding in a series of "safe houses" and have a series of close calls before finally fleeing to Mexico with their daughter.
Meanwhile, Buster's share of the loot dwindles as a series of middlemen and payoff artists take their shares.
The center of the movie is occupied, not by the crime, but by the relationship between Buster and June, and we are inclined to believe him when he says he has done everything just for the love of his family. They come closest to breaking apart under the pressure in Mexico, where life in the sun makes June desperately homesick. Faced with a menu of Mexican food, she yearns for steak and fries, and wistfully observes, "We never used to be able to afford it." Now that they can, they're in the wrong country to order it.
June eventually returns to England, and Buster eventually follows. One of the last scenes in the film shows them kissing hungrily before he walks out the door to be handcuffed and led away. A coda at the end of the film might seem corny to some audiences. It shows Buster and June, years later, running a flower stall in London, having retired from crime. The scene may be corny, but it is true, and the next time you go to London, if you stop at the flower kiosk outside Waterloo Station you can buy a bouquet from Buster Edwards. Be sure to count your change.
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Preservationist Society/
A sustainer program established to ensure continued excellence in programming for all ages and a long life for Wellfleet Preservation Hall. Please join your friends and neighbors and become a member of the Preservationist Society with a one time gift or multi-year pledge of $2500 or more. As a Preservationist Society member you will support great performances, cutting edge film screenings, classes for children and adults, while enabling the Hall to showcase the artwork of emerging and established artists and provide space for community gatherings. And..you will receive a FREE ROUND TRIP CAPE AIR TICKET between Boston and Provincetown, a weekly email full of information about what's been happening and what's on tap for the weeks ahead, an invitation to our annual Thank You Celebration, discounts on Private Event Rentals, special offers and opportunities from area merchants, recognition in our annual program book and the satisfaction of supporting an award-winning organization that serves as both an arts center and a community center for the entire Cape. CLICK HERE to see our current Preservationist Society members.


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Zayn Malik, Harry Styles, Shawn Mendes, John Legend among "British GQ"'s Best Dressed Men of the Year
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at 4:00PM Andrea Dresdale Permalink
British GQ is out with its list of the 50 Best Dressed Men of 2018, and it's chock-full of big pop stars.
Zayn Malik, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Harry Styles and John Legend all made the list, as did Lil Pump, Travis Scott, Offset of Migos and A$AP Rocky.
Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, is British GQ's Best Dressed Man of 2018.
Here's a look at what the mag said about some of these sharp-dressed men:
Shawn: The mag praises him for making "the party shirt" his "artfully billowy unbuttoned signature." And Giorgio Armani raves, "Shawn is a genuinely talented singer capable of touching his audience's heart. This is why it is a great pleasure to dress him."
Zayn: The magazine's features director says Zayn "is the only former boy band member in history, including all four Beatles and Justin Timberlake, who is instinctively good at fashion."
Post Malone: The mag says he's "the only man on earth who can pull off face tattoos, braids, a Breton shirt at the same time." A stylist tells the mag, "Fashion-wise, he's a designer's dream. Confident in bold colors and patterns, it's all about minimum effort for maximum effect."
Harry: His last name ain't "Styles" for nothing. The mag praises Harry's love for "the boldest, most brilliantly Bowie-tastic suits around." Model Jack Guinness tells the mag that Harry is "flying the flag for men who aren't afraid to experiment. He shows guys that they can play with tailoring, pattern and cut."
John Legend: The mag praises him for his "impeccable" dress sense, with GQ's deputy editor raving, "It's not so much how Legend does it as why: he clearly loves clothes and therefore respects those who share that love."
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It pays to organize
For several months, I have been looking for some glossaries I did for my business. I put a lot of research and work into them. Heck, they are handwritten. A while back I found the binder they had been in and assumed I threw them out. I lamented for a minute and then moved on. Well, today, I cleaned out my second file drawer (I did the first one yesterday); A project I discussed with the professional organizer I hired several years ago. Well, wouldn't you know it, I found the glossaries in a different binder. I was happy to find them and realized that cleaning out my files on a regular basis (who needs financial records from closed accoutns) is something I should do. Maybe a New Year's purge. And yes, I did save Sylvie's first drawing, the story she wrote one summer when she was 6 and some other keepers.
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Life & Teacher Training Testimonials
"Dearest Beloved Teacher,
I was struck yesterday when you were speaking to a woman after class about what I presumed to be training. If my presumption was correct then that woman was me a year ago. I realized that our conversations have changed quite a bit over this last year and have moved away from being mostly about my crises to other things like music, student teaching and TV binge watching ;)
I was overcome with feelings of clarity and gratitude as I thought about what I was feeling at that time versus where I am now. I am feeling some sense of control over my desires. I am definitely still a "work in progress" but I recognize so much more now than I did then. I feel that I am truly starting to make some of the connections that we have talked about and that you have spoken about over the years. So I wanted to thank you for your role in making that happen and for your continued support and inspiration.
With Love and Gratitude,
"A year and a half ago, I participated in Rina's yoga teacher training and quite honestly, my life has not been the same since. I was going through a rough time and wasn't sure how to sort out my thoughts, but through the training I quickly learned how to apply certain yogic principles that settled my heart and mind. It's something I enjoy applying every day and my life is truly better for it. I wouldn't trade my time learning from Rina for anything."
- Sarah Blades
"I'm sure this is your 100th thank you since the training/retreat but you deserve it. Thank you so much for a wonderful week. I think this trip made me realize that I need to make the next step and do Life and Teacher training next year. That is my goal. This was a great week and it's amazing how I've seen you change peoples lives. I'm thankful to have you in my life."
"I wanted to thank you for creating the retreat experience and specifically for taking time to speak with me one on one on the catamaran. I came on the retreat because I wanted to challenge myself to do something completely outside my comfort zone and start making some significant changes in my life. As strange as it may sound, until my conversation with you about not living life in "isolation station", I really had not thought it was important always try to be authentic in my interactions. That was a powerful experience for me. Actually I am crying right now just recalling it. I feel that was the beginning of a shift in my outlook. I just know no matter what, I am moving toward a better, brighter future. So while I feel it has become a totally cliché to say, I know that the retreat changed my life and you in particularly, have played a huge part in that. Thank you!"


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Glendale News Press
Art Review:
Pondering what can't be touched
By Melonie Magruder
Published: Last Updated Friday, March 5, 2010 10:11 PM PST
The new exhibit at the Brand Library Art Galleries is a bit like that YouTube video showing images of subatomic particle quarks magnified larger and larger till you see an entire galaxy.
In "Macrocosms & New Topographies," the four artists explore the physical world from the macro to the micro with fresh media combinations and compelling images that cast an outlier's eye on our environment.
Christine Weir offers several series of graphite on paper, mounted on panel, that gives new, intense, meaning to pencil work. Her "Lake" series shows a bird's-eye view of different bodies of water in silhouette ("Lake Summer," "Cochiti Lake") laid over concentric circles that could be light sources or could be that proverbial end-of-life tunnel that people with near-death experiences describe.
In exhibit notes, Weir said she overcame a profound fear of flying through special therapy that encouraged her to glance out an airplane window and appreciate a new perspective. Scanning Google Earth allowed her to indulge her attraction to airports, farms, lakes and governmental sites, incorporating all into her art from a distant but focused point of view.
There are many circles and orb-like variations in the exhibit — small worlds seen through the artists' eyes, and each has a different level of trust in those worlds below.
One of Weir's series shows vaguely military map-like silhouettes or what look like rifle scopes floating over white lights, with titles like "Basrah" and "Kirkuk." It's unsettling and starkly beautiful.
David Jang employs soda cans, wood, wax, oil, stain and even paper towels dipped in resin in his sculptural work, echoing those endless concentric circles like a Slinky on large panels that are tactile and satisfying. You feel he really handled his material, taking it from discarded rubbish to graceful imagery.
Jang said in his exhibit notes, "I find the experience of viewing this material within our environment as a sort of urban formalism. . . fearing that there's so much trash, people don't see it anymore." He fixes that problem by deconstructing the detritus to use as his medium, and his resulting sculpture is astonishing.
In "Novelty," Jang uses inverted potato chip bags, chicken wire and binder clips to create huge, silver pieces that resemble hydrangea blossoms. Jeff Koons wishes he were as creative.
Jang's "Provision Plan" is a tower of symmetrically arrayed soda can tops, clipped together and looking like a giant molecular model for a fearsome, environmentally destructive force.
In "Plastic Diamonds," hundreds of cut and stacked plastic water bottles are arranged like a translucent castle, the raggedy spouts and traces of dirt clinging to the sides being the only clues that Jang was determined to draw beauty and order out of a chaotic, disposable society.
Diane Silver's splendid freeway series showcases Los Angeles' famous freeway systems spray-painted onto large swaths of unstretched linen with silhouettes or photographic collages of a downtown skyline.
The grime and disorder of downtown street life are perfectly captured in a triptych, titled "Downtown Love Triptych" of wax, glass and miscellaneous media on board. Silhouettes of a man and a woman are separated by the silhouette of a shopping cart over a kaleidoscope of black and red. It's the simple things that bring the homeless together.
Silver noted that "Cities are beautiful from afar, but up close their charm becomes less evident." Her substantial pieces titled "Versailles," "Downtown" and "LAX" prove that a distant perspective does, indeed, give you the larger picture.
Gary Frederick Brown shows a series of monotypes and drawings that feature circles, waves, sparkles and explosions in space that synthesize Kandinsky with a cosmic eye. The orbs and ripples create a spatial universe, but fill it with what? Perhaps the answer is in the titles: "Trampoline," "Swamp Gas," and a gravid piece called "Meshy Birth.
Brown's monotypes start at the most elemental, like the microcosmic world in "Pee Tree Dish" and soar to the outer reaches of the galaxy with "Universal Birth." Celestial bodies are connected by an electric life force and illustrate the artist's statement that, "Far too much is known about physics, science and evolution for me to believe in God as espoused by organized religions."
This is the cosmos as created by art.
About the writer MELONIE MAGRUDER is a journalist whose background in art appreciation was shaped by way too much free time with season passes to museums all over Europe.


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Located in northwest Williamson County, Fairview is located 20 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. With a population of 7,993 people, the town sits within the Nashville Metropolitan Statistical Area containing 1.7 million people, the 36th most populated in the nation and largest MSA in Tennessee.
The city is served by Interstate 40, State Routes 100 and 96, and TN 840, which provides a southern loop around Nashville to connect eastbound and westbound I-40 traffic. The road network serving the community provides direct and rapid access for personal and business travel to Metro Nashville/Davidson County and nearby cities in Williamson County including Brentwood, Franklin, and Spring Hill. Interstate 65 is also located a short distance away that serves as a major roadway for north – south travel.
Military veterans have easy access to the sprawling Fort Campbell, home of the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division. Fort Campbell is located within an hour's drive of the city.
The city is served by Fairview Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School containing over 1,000 students in grades K-5; while Fairview Middle School has an enrollment of 800 plus and is home to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Fairview High School serves over 1,000 students and was listed as one of the top 1,000 high schools in the United States according to Newsweek magazine.
Fairview is home to Bowie Nature Park which is one of the largest city managed parks in Tennessee. The 722-acre park includes a nature center containing nature exhibits and art; as well as 17 miles of trails that wind through wetlands, grasslands, and forests. Bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, running, walking and playing aboard the Treehouse Playground can be enjoyed each and every day of the year.
The future of Fairview is bright and the community is poised for economic expansion, population growth, and community development.
Community and Area Demographics
As of 2012, there were 7,993 people, 2,763 households, and 2,238 families residing in the city. Comprising an area of 16.9 square miles, the population density was 473 per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 1.4% Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.
There were 2,763 households out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 7.2% had someone 65 years of age or older living alone. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.11.
The median age in the town is 35.0 years with 29.9% of the population under age 18; 61.7% between 18 and 64 years of age; and 8.4% 65 years of age or older. Females comprise 51.5% of the population with males comprising 48.5%. The median income for a household in the city was $55,694 and the median income for a family was $67,188.
The home ownership rate was 77% and the median value of an owner-occupied structure was $170,900.
The City is located in Williamson County which is projected to increase in population by over 50,000 by 2020 (+28%) compared to the 2010 census; and reach a total county population in excess of 250,000 by 2025 (+41%). Fairview grew in population by 38% since 2000 and is likewise expecting a similar growth trend going forward.
The City of Fairview is located in Williamson County, which was originally carved out of a part of Davidson County (now Metro Nashville/Davidson County). Established in 1799, Williamson County was named after Hugh Williamson, a North Carolina politician, physician, and a three- term member of the Continental Congress and signer of the U.S. Constitution.
The area was originally inhabited by at leave five Native American cultures including tribes of Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, and Shawnees. White settlers first settled in the area by 1798.
Many of the early inhabitants were recipients of Revolutionary War land grants. Those veterans who chose not to settle often sold large sections of their land grants to speculators, who in turn subdivided the land and sold off smaller lots. Prior to the Civil War, the county was the second wealthiest in the state; its resources of timber and rich farm land were conductive to many crop types provided a stable economy, as opposed to reliance on one cash crop as in other areas. Today, Williamson County is the 17th wealthiest county in the U.S., and the only county in Tennessee to make the top 25 list as published by Forbes magazine.
The Natchez Trace Parkway, an ancient trail over 440 miles long, runs just a few miles away from the heart of Fairview. Used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," settlers, and future presidents, the Trace played an important role in American history. The Trace runs from Natchez Mississippi to milepost 444 near Fairview with numerous opportunities to hike, bike, horseback ride, and camp. It was on this trail that Meriwether Lewis, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, died in 1809.
Numerous Civil War battles took place in the county including the Battle of Brentwood, Battle of Thompson's Station, and one of the bloodies battles in the war, the Battle of Franklin in November 1864. Many Confederate casualties lie in rest at the largest Confederate Cemetery in the nation – McGavock Confederate Cemetery near the Carnton Plantation House – containing the bodies of 1,481 soldiers.
The agricultural and rural nature of the area remained much the same for the first part of the 1900s.
With the advent of the Interstate Highway System and the rapid expansion of Nashville in the mid-20th Century, area communities experienced tremendous growth. Such growth was also seen in Fairview resulting in its incorporation as a municipality in 1959.
Municipal Government
Incorporated in July 1959, the City is chartered under the general law City Manager-Commission form of government pursuant to TCA 6-18-101 et seq. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and four commissioners elected at-large to staggered, four year terms of office. The Board approves the annual municipal budget and decides on taxing and fee levels to fund municipal services. In addition, the Board establishes policies, goals, and objectives to direct the growth and development of the City, and adopts ordinances, rules, and regulations as necessary for the general welfare of the community.


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We thought we'd seen it all when it came to viral videos used by Microsoft to advertise new products. From the "Hot Male" series (pretty good) through to the MSN "No one wants to look dumb" series (pretty bad).
Alas no, we've now hit a new low with the new Live Search videos.
Kip mentioned the Live Search UI issues already, unfortunately these videos don't do anything to help restore our confidence in Microsoft being able to compete with Google.
Please, just stop.


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21 reasons to visit Berlin this weekend
It just got that little bit easier to get to Berlin.
Not that it was ever particularly difficult, but British Airways last weekend launched its new three-times daily service from London City to Berlin Tegel. And we here at Telegraph Travel don't need much of an excuse to sell the virtues of the German capital.
So here are 21 reasons why your next city break should be to Berlin.
1. A park in an airport
Let us begin with another of the city's airports. Berlin Tempelhof, to the south of the city, was closed in 2008 but now lives on as a public park and site to hold an array of fairs and events.
2. The world capital of techno
Generally accepted as the home of techno, Berghain is one of the world's coolest and most exclusive clubs. The former power plant hosts parties famed for their length, quality and decadence – you just have to get past Sven the doorman first.
3. Not forgetting...
Tresor, Waterhouse, Weekend et al... See here for a complete guide to the city's nightlife.
4. A gate of unrivalled majesty
"Napoleon's army 'borrowed' it, Ronald Reagan called for Gorbachev to 'tear down this wall' from behind it, and Jacko held a baby from a balcony near it," writes Telegraph Travel's Berlin expert Paul Sullivan. "It's been variously a symbol of victory, peace, division and unity, and today still draws punters by the busload. If there were a prize for Berlin's most recognisable attraction, it would be the Brandenburger Tor."
5. A wall that divided then reunited
Nearly as famous around the world would be the Berlin Wall, or what is left of it. The Berlin Wall Memorial – or Gedenkstätte Berliner Mauer – is today the focus of remembering the barrier that cut the city in half for decades. But of more value is gaining an understanding and appreciation of what the absence of that barrier now means to the city.
6. Not to mention...
...Checkpoint Charlie
7. An excellent parliament building
Paul Sullivan writes: "The seat of the German Parliament is also one of Berlin's most famed landmarks. From "mysteriously" burning down in 1933 (the Nazis blamed the Commies and vice versa) to being abandoned, then wrapped in a million square feet of fireproof polypropylene fabric by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, and finally being capped with a fancy transparent dome designed by Sir Norman Foster, the building has enjoyed its fair share of ups and downs."
8. Fashionistas
If you were to be so sharp as to book tickets to hit the city this weekend, you'd arrive in time for Berlin Fashion Week, where the world's top designers and their following descend on the centre for catwalks, after-parties and all the glamour that comes with such a global affair.
9. More history than most
Touched on above, with the likes of the Reichstag, the Brandenburg Gate and the Wall, but beyond that triumvirate, Berlin is a city of immense history, from the town built on a swamp in the 12th century to the focal point and powerhouse of Europe. To be here is an overwhelming historical privilege.
10. No closing times
Berlin's bars (of which there are many) serve their beer (of which there is much) until the last person leaves, as there are no real closing times.
11. Cool graffiti
The city has awesome street art, including this existential query.
12. A whole island of museums (sort of)
There's a whole island of museums. "The Unesco heritage Museum Island comprises five conveniently adjacent museums, all located on an accessible 'island' along the river Spree," writes Paul Sullivan. "Each museum is a destination in its own right and deserves at least half a day to explore. The Pergamon Museum has vast treasures from the Ancient Near East and Islamic art, though the Pergamon Altar, north wing and gallery of Hellenistic art are closed to the public until 2019 due to refurbishment; the Neues Museum holds Egyptian, prehistoric and classical treats, while the Bode Museum has an outstanding sculpture collection."
13. Interest below ground
The city's Underworld Society runs tour of Berlin, you guessed it, underground. The majority are in or around the north of the city beneath Gesundbrunnen station, but there are also explorations of other subterranean landscapes, including one of a Second World War fortress.
14. The Badeschiff
Berlin may be landlocked but it still has a mean beach bar.
15. And the CCCP bar
Soviet kitsch.
16. Beer, both old and new
Munich might be the German city synonymous with the amber nectar, but that's not to say Berlin has none of its own frothy beacons. Try out the city's craft beer map for a start, but then there's always the more traditional Bärenquell Berliner Spezial by the stein.
17. One of the world's most captivating memorials
To the Holocaust that claimed the lives of some 6million Jews.
The Jewish Museum is also a must.
18. Plenty of green space
Nearly a fifth of the city is covered with trees and there more than 2,500 public parks and gardens. What's more, many are ideal for wild swimming.
19. The bridge where East met West
Glienicke Bridge, as featured in the film, Bridge of Spies, is the spot where the Soviet Union and America exchanged U2 pilot Gary Powers with Russian spy Rudolf Abel.
20. An array of trips out of the city
Paul Sullivan recommends Potsdam, 30 minutes from the capital, or for a more sobering experience there's the Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
21. Some alluring boutique hotels
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You're Invited! Help us gear up for the best Kentucky Derby watch party in town - our 11th Annual event to benefit The Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation Honoring Lily Paxson-Salinas
Wednesday, April 25th, from 7:00 - 10:00 pm
The Kensington in River Oaks
1343 Peden, 77006
Bring a good bottle of wine or liquor -minimum value $25 or more - to donate for our Derby "Satisfy your Spirit" wine spin and liquor toss games (or a $25 donation) and enjoy an illuminated in shades of roses and pink red-carpet entrance & Step & Repeat, elevated eats, lively libations and live DJ music spinning at the Kensington located in luxe River Oaks. It's a fundraiser, it's a party, and above all, it's a FUN & GLAMOROUS soirée to celebrate the spring season with our host committee and friends--as we kick off the most anticipated Derby watch party in Houston that is a sell-out every year!
Bring a good bottle of wine or liquor -minimum value $25 or more - to donate for our Derby wine spin and liquor toss games or you may also RSVP by making a $25 donation by selecting one of the two options using the green "register" button located at the top right hand corner - by selecting the "free" registration option you may bring a donation to the event on the 25th.
You may also connect via facebook to invite your friends too! https://www.facebook.com/events/1919086235069084
The non-profit was established in 2004 in honor of Holly Harwood Skolkin and now in her memory by Dr. Franklin Rose and Cindi Rose. The Holly Rose Ribbon Foundation is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that provides 100% free reconstructive surgery to un-insured post-cancer patients. The HRRF offers grief counseling, college scholarships to cancer survivors or to those who have lost a parent to cancer, breast reconstructive surgeries at no-cost to the survivor, and arts in medicine activities for children currently undergoing cancer treatment at area hospitals. During the ten-year history of the Foundation there have been no salaries, both Cindi and her husband Franklin have volunteered their services and time to the organization as a whole. All funds collected through this event go for the many costs associated in providing reconstructive surgery like nursing care, hospital stays and anesthesiologist costs.
To continue to provide these life-altering services to future patients we look to serve, including individuals, families, and children alike, we need your support to assist in furthering our mission. If you are unable to attend or participate in our events and fundraisers, you can always donate any amount at any time by visiting our website: http://hollyroseribbon.org/donations/ – any amount helps us to help those in need of our services ~ Thank you.


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A romantic marriage proposal on a pier overlooking picturesque Mobile Bay turned into a nightmare for an Alabama man who fumbled the ring and helplessly watched it bounce into the water below.
Greg's well-intentioned plan was to share a magical outing with his girlfriend, Sara, on the pier at Fairhope. There, he would surprise her by popping the question. Somehow, Greg never got the memo that diamond engagement rings and large bodies of water do not mix.
With a friend capturing the picture-perfect moment with an iPhone, Greg delivered a heartfelt proposal, got down on one knee and presented a ring box that he had hidden in his pocket. All good, so far.
Then, he opened the box and watched helplessly as the diamond engagement ring seemed to fly out, bouncing on the wooden decking and then splashing into the bay. The shocked couple can be seen staring into the water.
Greg and Sara could hardly believe what had just happened.
"We were thinking that we just saw some splash, but that this was not real," Greg told CW 39.
The future groom bravely jumped into the water, but had no success locating the uninsured ring.
All was not lost, however, as the determined Alabaman escorted Sara back to the jewelry store the very same day. He purchased a replacement ring and proposed right there in the retail establishment.
"Then I did something of a quick proposal," Greg told CW 39. "Just asked her if she would marry me in the store."
Sara said, "Yes."
Greg joked that the proposal took place on dry land with no water nearby — a hard lesson learned.
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Aloha and welcome.
Each year Hula Anyone continues to evolve, breaking through barriers that limit our potential and forging forward with a spirited attitude. For 2018, we will not change our landscape but rather add more of the same. Commit to our long journey and breaking more barriers with respect and a thoughtful mind set.
With our fullest imagination we will strive to always be creative and fresh. We will continue to engage our community in our dynamic programs and collaborate with others whose mission supports increased awareness and inspiration.
We are excited to look ahead to more collaboration with guest artists and musicians, hula workshops, travels, and community programs. Our new website will be a place for us to keep in touch with our greater Hula Ohana and keep you up to date on our latest events and performances.
Always in a joyful warm nurturing environment we welcome you to join us anytime.
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There's nothing like these easy homemade kolaches. Soft, billowy clouds of buttery sweet dough cup the sweet filling of your choice. Most people don't know it but these traditional Czech pastries vie with bbq and pecan pie for the title of the most beloved food in Texas.
For this recipe you'll need: yeast, ground ginger, sugar, milk, unsalted butter, bread flour, kosher salt, instant potato flakes, egg, fruit pie filling (homemade or canned), cinnamon
First of all, I have to say that I found out there is some minor drama as to whether Texas' or Texas's is correct. Being from Texas I've heard Texas's FAR more often than Texas' so that's what I used in the title. Just sayin'.
Most people don't think of an Eastern European community when they think of Texas. They picture cowboys, and rich oil men with boots and big hats, and Hispanics. You may even imagine someone like JR Ewing of the old show, Dallas. It may surprise you that we have a huge Czech community. In fact, it's had a lot of influence on what we eat and drink. We have huge Oktoberfest celebrations complete with polkas and some of our good Texas beer.
Most of all we have kolaches.
To the uninitiated a kolache is nothing but a sweet roll. Once you've bitten into the pillowy, sweet softness of a good kolache you know the truth. It's not a sweet roll at all, it's a little bite of heaven.
About halfway between Dallas and Austin on I-35 is a small town named West. Yep, we have west Texas as well as West, Texas. Anyway, West is known for it's Czech bakeries and especially kolaches. Those kolaches have so many different fillings that it takes longer to decide what kind to get than it does to eat it.
How I Finally Got the Dough Right
The hardest thing about making these is to get the dough just right. It is super soft and for years I was frustrated because that airy, pillowy interior eluded me. One day I picked up an old cookbook in a bookstore and the kolache recipe called for a hot oven. Back in the wood burning stove days they didn't have temperature controls. The instructions called for a cool oven, or a hot oven or whatever. Old recipes can be confusing unless you happen to know things like a hot oven is 400F to 425F.
Most recipes call for the homemade kolache to be baked in a 375F oven. The first time I nervously put kolache dough in the 425F oven I worried that it would burn. I watched the kolaches through the door and when they were golden I checked the interior with my insta-read thermometer. 180 degrees which is exactly the temperature the interior of bread products should be when they're done. It only took 10 minutes!
The previous owner of the cookbook liked to make notes. She also wrote on the edge of the recipe "whip the dough to make it light". So the second time I made these kolaches I kneaded the dough on high speed for a minute at the end of the kneading time. Worked like a charm.
These easy homemade kolaches come out perfectly every single time. The dough is fluffy, soft, and slightly sweet. Bread flour isn't necessary, all purpose flour will do. Keep in mind that you'll get a softer, fluffier result with the bread flour, though.
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I buy a large amount of yeast at a time. A one pound bag is almost the same price as the small jar in the store! Parchment paper keeps the bottoms from burning, keeps the homemade kolaches from sticking, and helps give the crust the texture that is a sign of a good kolache.
Easy Homemade Kolaches Recipe
Here's my homemade kolaches recipe. I know you're going to love it as much as I do!
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- 2 ¼ teaspoons yeast, or 1 packet
- Pinch of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup warm milk, 110F
- 1/2 cup warm whole milk, 110F,
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small chunks
- 2 1/2 cups to 3 1/2 bread flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup instant potato flakes, unflavored
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 can fruit pie filling – your choice
Crumb Topping (Posipka)
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- Add the yeast, 1 teaspoon sugar, and ginger to the 1/4 cup milk and set aside.
- Put the remaining milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat until the butter melts.
- Let cool to 110F. It should feel comfortably warm to when you drop a few drops on your wrist.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment combine 2 cups of the flour with the salt, sugar, and potato flakes.
- Add the yeast mixture and the cooled milk mixture and stir until blended.
- Add the egg and blend it in.
- Add another 1/3 cup of flour. The dough will be sticky.
- Switch to the dough hook.
- Add flour a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl.
- Knead until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. It will still be a little sticky especially on the bottom.
- Remove from the mixer bowl and form into a ball.
- Rub the ball with melted butter then place it in a greased bowl.
- Turn the ball over once.
- Cover the bowl loosely with a clean tea towel.
- Let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.
- Punch down.
- Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces
- Roll into balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brush with butter, cover loosely with tea towels or plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Make indentations in the buns and fill with cheese mixture or fruit filling.
- Sprinkle with crumb mixture.
- Bake at 425F for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully.
Crumb Topping (Posipka)
- Combine sugar, flour, and cinnamon.
- Stir in the melted butter until the mixture forms crumbs.


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10" of Snow Makes Hazardous Driving and Cancels/Postpones Many Events
Wed, 12/05/2018 - 12:00am
Ainsworth Weather Observer Gerald Osborn gave 10" as the official amount of snow we received in Ainsworth during the weekend storm. Rain preceded the snow on Friday with the snow beginning around 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st. The snow continued until Sunday, December 2nd before it stopped.
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The last of the holiday petit-fours has finally met its maker and the days of sleeping in late are over. And it was so boring to go to the gym while everybody else was away on vacation. Hello, January.
As a new year begins, our thoughts naturally turn to bathing suit season, just a scant few months away, and we suddenly begin to regret indulging in that plate of gingerbread men. In the war against the holiday bulge, food still has a part to play, but you'll have to substitute cold-pressed juice for eggnog and kimchi for cookies. It's time to detox.
Nutritionists will say that there's no such thing as detoxing your body and they're right. You can't just erase impurities from your body by flushing with liquids or foods, because that's what your organs are there for. But that doesn't mean it's not a good idea to provide your body with proper nutrients that promote good health, from fresh raw juices to probiotic kimchi.
"There's no better way to get a ton of fresh produce into your system than through fresh, raw, organic juice," says Amir, the founder of South Block Juice Co., a "micro juicery" in Arlington, Va. Three-day juice cleanses — basically, drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juices three times a day for three days — are a popular option for some people looking to drop excess holiday weight, but Amir says, "The last thing you want to do is jump into a cleanse after a week of partying." He recommends preparing your body for a cleanse in advance, adding more fresh juice into your daily routine before the cleanse and then slowly reintroducing solids after.
If you're not into the idea of living on juice alone, Amir suggests "hybrid cleansing" with a combination of raw juices and solids, emphasizing that it's best to drink juice on an empty stomach, either a couple of hours before or after food. And the juices themselves are hardly like your morning glass of Minute Maid — look for combinations such as carrot, apple, beet and kale; pineapple, fennel and aloe; and cashews, vanilla, cinnamon and dates, which is somehow so decadent and creamy, it could substitute for dessert.
These days, of course, the buzzword in culinary health circles is probiotics, foods that contain live bacteria that can help balance and maintain the digestive system, which recent studies also show may even have a positive effect on anxiety. Of course, Korean staples like kimchi and kombucha, which are both catching on in Western cuisine, are full of probiotics, offering a healthy boost to the immune system while still packed with flavor.
"We need to nourish the good bacteria in our body and naturally occuring probiotics do just that," says Caitlin Roberts of Number 1 Sons, a D.C.-based food company that makes freshly fermented pickles, kimchi and sauerkraut and is expanding into kombucha production this year after a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Kimchi is similar to sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage seasoned with ginger, garlic, onion and chili, while kombucha is a sweetened black tea that is fermented with SCOBY (symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast). A secondary fermentation is used to make flavored kombucha; some flavors that can be found at local kombucha brewery Capital Kombucha include Cherry Blossom, Mango Chili and Basil Lemongrass, but plain kombucha can also be highly refreshing.
"My favorite plain kombuchas have naturally occurring apple cider notes," says Roberts. She suggests that new kombucha drinkers might start by adding a shot a day to their diet, saying "Work your way up to a few shots and then a full glass as your body becomes accustomed to the good microbes."
And if you're nervous about fermented cabbage, Roberts has ideas about how to get used to it: "I love doing kimchi or kraut with eggs in the morning. I do a sunny-side-up egg on top of a small bed of the fermented cabbage." If you want to get even more decadent, trying stuffing kimchi into the center of a grilled cheese sandwich or add it to a cheeseburger. So, maybe that isn't exactly a "detox" meal, but the tang of the kimchi or kraut makes a perfect foil for the richness of melted cheese and you'll still get the probiotic benefit. No one said being good had to be boring.
South Block Juice Co. is offering a special New Year's discount to Washington Blade readers: Just enter washblade for $5 off your online juice order at southblockjuice.com.
Kristen Hartke is managing editor of Edible DC and also writes about culinary trends and cocktails for a variety of publications.


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We welcome people 18 years or older to create an account to get your application started. Once we review your application, we will schedule an interview and complete a background check. Click here to create an application. If you have questions while your application is being processed you can reach Jennifer Brown at 316-440-1529.
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Envision Everyday Retail Volunteer:
Envision Everyday is a retail store that offers a wide variety of adaptive and assistive aids to assist visually impaired individuals. Volunteers are sought for the following needs:
Envision Golf Volunteer:
Envision's annual golf tournament, is a benefit on behalf of individuals who are blind and visually impaired. Help with setup, checking golfers in, driving drink carts, etc.
The Golf Fore Vision Tournament is one of Envision's largest fundraisers. Participants enjoy food, beverages and fun, have the chance to win prizes and derive great fulfillment knowing they are helping others. All proceeds from the tournament benefit Envision's mission to improve the quality of life and provide inspiration for those who are blind and visually impaired through employment, outreach, rehabilitation, education and research, and provide activities such as support groups, art programs, homework club, Envision's Assistive Technology (AT) camp, the Eyes 4 Others literacy program for visually impaired youth, and more.
Homework Club Tutor Volunteer:
The Envision Homework Club provides individual and small group tutoring to blind and visually impaired youth in grades 2 through high school. The program gives students valuable mentorship to help them be academically successful. We help build the study skills, habits and attitudes that students need to succeed in school and in life. Our mentors are college- and career-age volunteers who are warm, caring and interested in helping children succeed. With parent permission, we partner with each student's teacher to ensure progress.
Homework Club meets on Mondays from 5:30 - 6:45 pm. Opportunities exist for 1:1 academic tutoring. Grade levels of students range from kindergarten to high school. Tutors with strong math skills needed.
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This opportunity changes depending on the projects at the time but can include help with mailings, assisting with special events or other projects.
Support Group Volunteer:
The adult support group is where visually impaired adults are able to learn from vision rehabilitation experts and come together to interact and socialize. The participants quickly feel a kinship. They learn that visually impaired people can do many things. Family members, friends and caregivers may attend the monthly meetings. Meetings focus on issues related to vision loss or blindness, including updates on diseases and treatments, low vision rehabilitation, healthy lifestyles, inspirational and motivational speakers, transportation, shopping, organizational skills, personal finance, and safety at home. Meetings often include demonstrations of adaptive aids and strategies for independent living.Envision sponsors a support group for visually impaired individuals and their families.
The Adult/Senior Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month from 9:30 - 11:30 am. Tasks include setup and cleanup and assistance during the meetings. Volunteers are needed from 9 am - Noon. Associated tasks include monthly phone calls and mailings.
Youth & Adult Art Club Volunteer:
In order to reveal that a person without sight can still encompass a creative vision, Envision offers accessible art education for youth and adults with vision loss including consumers in our Vocational and Life Skills Development Center.In collaboration with volunteers and arts professionals, Envision Arts opens the door to the arts for youth and adults who are blind or low vision. Art offers to people who are visually impaired a tangible way to "map out" a sense of the world. Art is cultivated from within, builds confidence and increases self-concept while enriching hearts and minds. Every person can benefit from the critical thinking skills, language skills, cooperative learning and life enrichment provided by studying the arts. Art-making can serve to foster sensory awareness, manual dexterity, self-confidence and self-awareness. Art can also serve as a catalyst in addressing many issues that people who are blind face today including literacy, social integration, mobility skills and employment.
Youth Art Club meets Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 4:20 - 5:35 pm. Tasks include assisting in 1:1 mentoring during and cleanup after the program. Volunteers are needed from 3:50 - 6 pm.
Adult Art Club meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 12:30 - 2 pm. Tasks include mentoring during and cleanup after the program. Volunteers are needed from Noon - 2:30 pm.
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Home sales continued to rebound in September, increasing 10% compared to the previous month. This builds on August's gain of 7.6% that followed a large drop caused by the expiration of the federal tax credit in July. Sales are expected to gradually grow as the market moves toward recovery without government stimulus. The recent foreclosure moratorium has opened up opportunities for short sales. Although it could make the near-term "choppy at times," industry experts expect the overall trend to continue growing slowly.
Seven reason's to buy a home now!
Recent history has reframed some of what had long been taken for granted about buying a home. Namely, we've learned that even though buying a home remains one of the best and safest investments available, a home should not function as an ATM or a short-term speculation strategy. So, where does that leave us? A lot smarter, able to recognize an opportunity when we see one, and aware of the facts that point to now as the prime time to buy a home.
- Home affordability is at an all-time high. The median mortgage payment on the median-priced home, as a percentage of the median household income, is lower than it's been in a generation.
- Mortgage rates are at rock bottom. It's hard to imagine interest rates going much lower, and when they start to inch back upward, monthly payments and total loan costs will spike upward.
- Home prices are back on the rise. After declining for 30 months, home prices are trending back upward. The time to get in the market is now.
- Sellers are motivated. This means that buyers have the upper hand. Sellers are fiercely competing among an excess of housing inventory, which often means buyers have untold choices and negotiating power.
- Financing is readily available. Banks are back in the game and ready to lend to well-qualified buyers.
- Owning vs. renting is increasingly favorable. Since 2009, the average principal and interest payment has fallen below the average rental rates, and the gap is now wider than it's been in the past 22 years.
- Homeownership is still at the core of the American Dream. Owning a home is critical to financial stability and wealth building. It's a forced savings account, a place to live, and a fabulous tax deduction.


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Jessica Kahawaty
in Azzi & Osta
Josephine Skriver
in Georges Hobeika
María Thelma
in Georges Hobeika
Helen Mirren
in Elie Saab
Lori Harvey
in Elie Saab
Nieves Alvarez
in Elie Saab
Dora Zarrouk
in Tony Ward
Aishwarya Rai
in Rami Kadi
Deepika Padukone
in Zuhair Murad
Araya Alberta Hargate
in Zuhair Murad
Izabel Goulart
in Zuhair Murad
Sara Sampaio
in Zuhair Murad
Natalia Vodianova
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Once again, Lebanese designers stole the spotlight at the 71st Cannes Film Festival. Names including Elie Saab, Georges Hobeika, Tony Ward, and Zuhair Murad are making statement on the red carpet dressing a-lists and actresses in one-of-a-kind gleaming designs.
This year is extra special for the Lebanese, where Award-winning filmmaker and actress Nadine Labaki's latest film 'Capernaum' is competing for the Palme d'Or Award known as the highest prize awarded at Cannes Film Festival.
Stars who lit up the festival were Victoria Secret Angel Josephine Skriver and Maria Themla both dressed in Georges Hobeika. As for Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai shined in a gorgeous strapless haute couture gown by Rami Kadi, while Helen Mirren went for royal blue Elie Saab gown.
Feast your eyes over the best Lebanese designs that took over the Cannes red carpet in gallery above.
Style Hits: Cannes Film Festival 2018


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The Flick -- A term used by air traffic controllers to describe a mental model representing the current and future positions of air traffic in a section of airspace. Controllers visualize the paths of multiple aircraft in terms of position, altitude, trajectory and speed. Controllers also refer to this as "having the picture." But the picture moves -- like a movie -- hence the term "the flick."
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Got Milk ?
It's time for the irregular Spring tradition in the Atlanta area -- Snow Panic. Now get this, this is the way things happen around here. A week ago I was helping clean up after a tornado. That is the way it works -- cold to hot, hot to cold. The temperature differences drive the often-violent thunderstorms. Yesterday, between the tornado watches, I was out taking pictures of the flowers in my yard. This is Lenten Rose.
It was 72 degrees. This morning it is 42 degrees and it is supposed to start snowing by lunch. Tonight it's supposed to drop to 25 degrees with the wind gusting to 30 mph.
Every time there is a forecast for snow, Atlantans mob the grocery stores buying bread and milk. I don't know why. They just do. Atlanta does not do well in the snow. It rarely ever sticks and even when it does, it usually doesn't last a day. We just don't ever get any practice driving in the stuff. And you can't get anywhere in Atlanta without driving. It's a bad combination.
Unfortunately, I have to drive downtown today, just after lunch. This could get interesting.
Don Brown
March 1, 2009
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Below is a list of items we carry at Live Juice. We like our guests to understand the full capacity of raw fruits and vegetables and most common reasons why people eat them.
The descriptions below each item are for educational purposes only. Live Juice does not guarantee anything stated below. Please ask one of our team members about these items on your next visit if you have any questions.
Kale is high in fiber and loaded with antioxidants. It boosts metabolism and has higher protein than spinach. It also helps to strengthen nails and may help manage diabetes. It is anti-inflammatory and high in phytonutrients
Spinach helps improve eyesight and helps maintain normal blood pressure. It helps prevent osteoporosis and strokes. It increases metabolism and promotes healthy brain function. It also helps strengthen muscles
Cilantro is full of antioxidants and helps the body get rid of heavy metals. It also protects against cardiovascular disease. It helps healthy menstrual function and relieves upset stomach. It may help improve sleep quality and lower blood sugar levels.
Spirulina is anti-fungal, promotes anti-aging, antibacterial, and high in vitamins and minerals. It is high in protein and may help to fight cancer. It also helps cell regeneration
Grapefruit helps relieve fatigue and helps decrease appetite. It helps remedy influenza and promotes healthy sleep. It aids with indigestion and boosts our immune system. It is also known to help regulate blood sugar
Maca powder improves energy and helps balance hormones. It is an antioxidant booster and also high in amino acids. It aids to improves skin and hair while boosts our immunity. It enhances strength, libido, and stamina, and also helps to improve memory and mood. It is high in calcium, zinc, magnesium, and phosphorus
Goji berries are high in antioxidants, improves memory, increases stamina and libido, lowers stress and anxiety, improves fertility, strengthens muscles and bones, supports kidney function, relieves insomnia, supports liver function, helps level blood sugar, and reduces cholesterol
Mint promotes healthy digestion, improves oral health, and helps with congestion of lungs, nose and throat. It is a quick remedy for nausea, and may help prevent cancer. It also increases alertness and memory retention. It may relieve symptoms of acne and is a natural stimulant. It also gives relief from fatigue and depression
Lemons help lower blood pressure, treats rheumatism and arthritis, helps fade scars, helps relief cold and flus, eases pain of sunburns and bee stings, promotes hydration, aids digestion, freshens breath, and may help prevent kidney stones
Turmeric helps prevent cancer, boosts brain function, detoxifies the body, reduces stress and depression, helps maintain healthy heart, anti-inflammatory, helps treat gastrointestinal disorders, relieves menstrual pain, and helps relieve nausea, pain, cramps, and fatigue
Açaí berries help lower appetite, reduce risk of stroke, boosts mental function, helpful in treating skin disorders, helps prevent cancer, and increases stamina
Ginger helps prevent cancer, increases libido, helps regulate blood sugar, helps in digestion and diarrhea, helps relieve joint pain, and helps with nausea and reduces gas levels in body
Dates helps reduce night blindness, help prevent abdominal cancer, boosts energy and increases stamina, helps bone health, aids in weight loss, aids digestion, helps reduce allergies, and reduces risk of stroke
Cayenne helps digestion, prevents blood clots, treats psoriasis, prevents allergies, fights flus and colds, boosts metabolism, anti-fungal properties, supports weight loss, relieves migraine pain, and helps for detoxification relieves joint and nerve pain
Blueberries are high in antioxidants, rich in manganese, help prevent heart disease, high in fiber, improve memory, fight cancer, helps lower blood pressure, helps prevent hair loss, aids in preventing dementia, and helps prevent signs of aging
Raw cacao nibs help cardiovascular health, acts as an anti-depressant, reduce PMS symptoms, detoxifies the liver, anti-aging properties, helps regulate heartbeat, reduces blood clots, reduces appetite, reduces risk of stoke and heart attack, and build strong bones
Pears help boost immune system, treat eczema and dermatitis, speeds up healing process of wounds, improves blood circulation, slowly increases red blood cell count, helps prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease, and improves digestion
Beets stimulate liver function, helps prevent cancer, boosts immune system and libido, helps with fever and constipation, helps with asthma, strengthens heart, and helps reduce cholesterol
Sweet potatoes are anti-inflammatory and full of nutrients. They improve heart health, boost immunity, and full of fiber. They detoxify heavy metals in the body and aid healthy liver function. They are rich in beta-carotene and help regulate blood sugar
Chia seeds are so great! They increase energy and stamina, as well as reduce inflammation. They aid in weight loss and regulating sugar levels. They strengthen the immune system and promote sound sleep. They have been known to help with arthritis, hyperactivity, knee and joint pain, as well as your skin, hair, and heart.
Matcha tea is high in vitamin A B, C, E and K. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. It helps improve metabolism and boosting your immune system. It helps to fight diabetes as well as promoting healthy skin.
Coconut is rich in fiber and may help control diabetes. It boosts your immune system and increases energy levels. It improves levels of good blood cholesterol and good for your bones and teeth.
Carrots help improve skin condition as well as kidney function. They are great for your eyes, teeth, and nails. They have antibacterial and antiviral properties and help reduce risk of stroke. In addition to helping with digestion, they also help with liver function and promoting healthy heart functionality.
Cucumbers may help relieve joint pain and reduce cholesterol. It also helps preventing headaches and promote healthy digestion. It is great for rehydrating the body and helps control blood pressure.


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Types and Reasons for Concrete Cracks and Structural Damage
It is important to note that there are different solutions for different cracks. The first thing you need to do is to identify which crack you have in your floor, wall, driveway, or patio.
Types of Cracks and Possibly Reasons For Them
Cracks can be horizontal or vertical. Horizontal blocks pass through either the brickwork or block work. When the crack is a straight line it happens because it is applied through side way pressures. The staircase cracks follow motor joints in a diagonal pattern patters upwards. If you encounter a vertical crack, you will likely have encountered it on a wall. The misuse of plaster is likely the reason why vertical crack happens. These cracks are more serious because a building or a foundation is more likely to collapse.
Uncommon Reasons for Floor and Wall Cracks
There are few uncommon reasons to why cracks can happen in driveways, floors, walls, and patios.
• Tree roots are tough, strong and sometimes inevitable in causing cracks. The root will often cause a shrinkage in soil.
• Leaks can be a problem if there is plumbing located where tree roots grow. Water will also weaken the foundation and can cause cracks.
• Soil can cause cracks where it can expand or contract due to the temperatures in the location where your residence or commercial building is located.
• Drought can also impact and cause cracks due to shrinkage that causes foundations to shift. Where there is a lack of water and moisture, the earth can shift and move.
How to Resolve Cracks in Floors
KWIK-BOND is a great solution if you happen to be having these problems and need cement crack repair. The solids polyester resin compound will try to make sure that shrinkage becomes less of a problem. It provides a cure to hard concrete and secure its surfaces. It is not sensitive to moisture, meaning that those leaks you had a problem with, won't bother you anymore.
The compound is USDA approved, it is used in federally inspected meat and poultry factories. KWIK-BOND was designed specifically to be used in freezers and coolers. It can be used in any temperature.


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Section 504 prohibits discrimination against persons with disabilities in programs receiving federal financial assistance for students with disabilities. Because the Office for Civil Rights does not endorse any single formula for how Section 504 is to be applied, it is often open to interpretation. AALRR has provided advice to many school districts, special education local plan areas (SELPAs) and county offices of education regarding Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including: special education identification, assessment, eligibility and placement; special education policies and procedures; applicability of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); full inclusion; and student discipline. We also have extensive experience representing districts regarding all matters connected with Section 504 in special education mediations, due process hearings, state compliance reviews, and court proceedings.
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PLAZA CAFÉ Awards and Notable Recognition
December 1997 The Plaza Café served its first Meal
July 1998: Three Stars/Excellent from Long Island Newsday
August 1998: Three Stars/ Excellent from The New York Times
April 2000: James Beard House Luncheon
June 2001: Ten Best East End Eateries by New York Magazine
Since 2002: Zagat Surveys America's Top Restaurants`
June 2002: News 12 Feature on Chefs and Champagne
July 2002: James Beard House Chefs and Champagne Honoring Chef Daniele Boluld
July 2006: James Beard House Chefs and Champagne Honoring Chef Thomas Keller
May 2010: Food Network: Great American Seafood Cook Off Support Victims of Hurricane Katrina
August 2, 2013: Top Seafood Restaurant on Long Island from L.I. Newsday
May 2012: 'My Favorite restaurant' Social Life Magazine
June 2012: 'A Fresh Start' Edible East End
August 24, 2012: Three and Half Stars/Excellent from Long Island Newsday
December 2014: Trip Advisor Award of Excellence
June 2015: Travel Channel: Best Local Seafood Restaurant
December 2015: Open Table Dinners Choice Award
July 2016: 'Hidden Gem' Beach Magazine
June 2017: Long Island 's Essential Seafood Restaurant from L.I. Newsday


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Advent Joins Relay For Life this Saturday
Cancer has touched all of us in some way. And we want to stop this disease in its tracks. ADVENT is participating in fundraising for the American Cancer Society as part of Omaha Relay for Life*, which will take place on Sat. 7/14 at Stinson Park in Omaha. On the day of the event, we'll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others. Prior to the event day, we would appreciate it if you would consider donating to this worthy cause via our team page at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Advent.
As an Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Technology law firm, we at Advent appreciate that the innovative solutions that will take us into the next generations of cancer treatment and prevention, and we are proud to be a part of this great event in support of those solutions.
Together, we'll be a part of making a difference in this important cause.
These loved ones and people we care about are either survivors of, currently battling, or have been lost to cancer:
Brenda Birkes, Laurel Wolf, Dorothy Maxine West, Marc Speiker, Don Honz, Cindy Trisdale, Gary Trisdale, Bill Trisdale, Carly Trisdale, Joanne Knapp, Pat Straub, Jim Greene, Sharon Boggs, Olive Greene, Pat Cutlip, Ron King, Tom Stewart, Oma Cutlip, Kerry Smith, Janet Seaver, and the countless family and friends whose lives have been forever changed by the disease.
* Relay for Life is a registered trademark of the American Cancer Society.


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Join us in Kailua-Kona
Malama Honua
We resist, we build, we rise! We raise our voices in resistance to the insanely irresponsible deregulation of the Trump administration that threatens our natural resources and the future of our planet. We stand in solidarity and truth to inspire, educate and activate for a regenerative and restorative Hawai'i island. We rally and build for a fossil fuel free future and a clean and renewable energy economy. Climate change is upon us, it is our global kuleana to be loving stewards. "We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children". We will gather at Hale Halawai Park at 2pm and embark on a march loop through downtown Kona ending back at Hale Halawai at 3pm for a rally featuring music, inspirational speakers, food, entertainment, action booths from local non-profits, and consciously minded vendors.
A groundswell is upon us! No profanity on signs please. Creativity is highly encouraged.


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One of the most versatile fitness equipment has just been improved.
The Xtreme Monkey XM100 FID (Flat-Incline-Decline) bench allows user to go through a full range of motions without having to worry about wobbling or tipping. Train all your pressing and arm movements through a full range inclines and a 20 degree decline. Leg pad is included to provide a killer abdominal workout. 3 seat adjustment positions to accommodate and desired angle during workouts.
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First of all, thank you SO much to everyone for your kind words yesterday - they meant a lot! I'm still feeling pretty crummy, but my appetite is starting to come back, so I hope that's a good sign. I didn't end up running yesterday, there was no way I could have and it's not looking promising for today either. Fingers crossed for tomorrow! I got through teaching yesterday morning, then met my friend Cassie for lunch. We shared a sandwich and that seemed to be okay...for a little bit. I rushed home from lunch and was pretty sick again, so I crawled into bed to watch some Netflix. I tried to drink some broth and beet juice, and eat part of this bagel. The broth was fine, but I couldn't finish the other two. Thank goodness for Netflix!
Jake brought some Gatorade home for me (my hero!) and then we ventured out to grab something for dinner.
We decided on Panera because I thought chicken noodle soup might help settle my stomach.
Mm. I love this stuff. I didn't used to be a chicken noodle soup fan, but now I love it. Especially when I'm not feeling all that great. I ate most of this!
We decided we wanted to find a cool documentary to watch and just relax a little last night. We started watching Chasing Perfection, which is a documentary series in which Michael Johnson studies different technological tools and how they can be used to improve training practices for elite athletes. So far, it's pretty interesting! Sorry to whoever that is on the TV...not the best picture!
When you want to cuddle but also want to sit in the reclining part of the couch...ha! Our couch has recliners in the two ends. We hardly sit in them, but it sounded nice last night!
Jake rolled a little while we finished up our show. We keep our rollers right in the living room, that way we see them every day. He is WAY better about using them than I am...
Here is what Jake posted about his Leadville Marathon experience. I wrote about the race series he is doing this summer, called Leadman, and this marathon was the first of a total of 5 races. Check out his insights!
HIs watch died at mile 24, but here is everything up until that point!
Still not feeling all that great this morning, but I was hungry when I woke up, so I had a mini bagel with jelly. So far, so good! : ) I'll probably do a smoothie for lunch and see how that goes. I REALLY hope today is the last day of this. I want to run! And eat. My two favorite things!
This graphic always makes me laugh. Gotta love balance!
I have some stuff I want to get done around the house today, but I feel a nap calling my name. I feel like if I don't start being productive right away, I make excuses and don't always get all my stuff done. I have a phone meeting later about my dissertation proposal and the article I'm co-authoring, so maybe that'll help me be more productive today.
I hope everyone's Wednesday is wonderful!
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5 Signs It's Time to Take a Mental Health Day
When web developer Madalyn Parker emailed her colleagues telling them she was taking time off for her mental health, her CEO's response was so encouraging that she shared it on Twitter. It went viral. Some users reacted positively: "OMG. Are they hiring??" Others questioned the need to distinguish between a sick day and mental health day: "Who needs to know what kind of sick I am when I log sick leave?"
The Stigma of the Mental Health Day
No matter how you define it, the truth is most Americans are notoriously bad about taking time off to address mental health needs. The ethos of modern society revolves more and more around the ideas of hustling, go-getting, and nonstop self-improvement — but is that really sustainable? In fact, these very components could lead to suffering from burnout.
Sometimes you need a break so you can take time to push your daily worries and concerns aside. It's not a sign of weakness, but rather a way to be your best self. Here are several reasons why you may need to take time to recharge.
1. You're Overwhelmed
You feel it welling up inside. You're exhausted. You're weighed down by work, and you can't seem to get ahead. According to a recent research study, the American workplace is physically and emotionally taxing, with workers frequently facing unstable work schedules, unpleasant and potentially hazardous working conditions, and an often hostile social environment. This is all the more reason to recognize when to say "when." A day of downtime may be the perfect medicine.
2. Your Weekend Wasn't Restorative
Sometimes you pack so much into a weekend, you forget to actually unwind from the week. Or maybe the stress of impending deadlines or a confrontation with a coworker has seeped into your Saturday and Sunday, keeping you in work mode instead of relaxation nation. Monday might be the day to reset.
And this goes for kids, too. School can be mentally and physically trying, so while emphasizing a good work ethic is important, it's equally necessary to encourage children to pay attention to their bodies and take time off if they really need it.
3. You're Suffering From Digital Overload
Is technology consuming every waking hour of your day? Does your smartphone alarm wake you up in the morning? Is social media the last thing you look at before you go to sleep at night? Don't be fooled. It can't replace human connection. A Dignity Health survey of 2,000 U.S. smartphone users unveiled the risk of technology-related stress caused by the dependent relationship people have with their digital devices. For your own good, disconnect and take a smartphone-free mental health day.
4. Your Patience Is Wearing Thin
Are you snapping at your coworkers? Short-fused with your boss? If you're losing your temper easily, your brain may need a break. One of the symptoms associated with burnout is increased irritability, and if that's the case, you definitely need to take a step back.
Give yourself the mental and physical rest you need. You might not even need a full day — perhaps a midday massage or an hour-long walk through the park will be enough to break you out of the funk and improve your mood. Whatever it may be, give yourself permission to take the time when you need it.
5. You've Experienced a Traumatic Life Event
Work may not be the only reason you need to take some mental time off. A difficult anniversary, like the date of a family member's passing, may be approaching. Or you may be having financial difficulties. Whatever the reason, events like these can you leave you feeling depressed, distracted, and overwhelmed. It's OK if you're having trouble coping and need to step away from your obligations.
Bear in mind, sometimes it may take more than a mental health day or two if your worries and concerns are vast. Don't be afraid to seek help from a therapist. Talking through your problems is often the key to getting rid of them.